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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
East Providence.

a Democratic meeting was held here
last night, for the purpose of electing
delegates TO the Democratic State Con-
vention. The meeting was called TO or
der by George j. Norton. jeremiah \.
Sullivan was elected chairman, aud r.
Fred Gottschalk, secretary The follow
ing delegates were elected: Hon. a. y.
Cunningham, Peter a. Tobin, Warren L.
Pierce and James Hall, of Riverside.
Hon. \. NJ. Cunningham was nomi-
mated for senator, and John II. Barney
and Warren L. Pierce for representatives
to the General Assembly. In the event of
the town obtaining an additional repre-
sentative, the second candidate will run,
but not otherwise
The following town committee was
elected The Hon. a. NJ. Cunningham.
James McMauus. T.. Fred Gottschalk. u.
Mclaughlin, Albert a. gpencer, John
Mahoney, c. :. Mowry, j. keleher, John
u. Barney, II. Coffee, Jr.. Warren l..
Pierce, Edward +. Seery, jeremiah a.
Sullivan.
The delegates will 20 pledged TO vote
for David ;. Barker for governor and for
delegates To the national convention only
such as are in favor of Grover Cleveland
for President and samuel y. Honey for
national committeeman
The high school held exercises appro-
pirate 10 and in celebration of Washing
toms Birthday afternoon.
The East Providence Choral Society
met last evening In the Grove avenue
school house. the rehearsal proved very
interesting and the large number present
testified to the interest taken 10y the ppo-
pie OF the town in learning to sing correct
~. The first concert may b. looked for
early ia he spring aud with the talent al
ready exhibited. success will b. assured
y surprise party OF about - visited the
horne oi Herbert Bowen on Grove avenue
Thursday evening
The East Providence and Seckonk Tenn
pcrauce Union will hold their annual
meeting at the Haven VI. l.. Church on
Monday. The speakers will be George III.
Sladc, DIR. Garfield, Edwin &. Pierce. Mrs.
Babcock, president, and Miss Nichols.
Mrs. Wilson will have charge of the sing
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
THE MACHINlSTS' SOCIAL.
A Very Elaborate Affair at the Old
Armory Hall Last Night.

The first anniversary of the Rhode Island
Lodge, No. l47, International Association
of Machinists, was celebrated last even
ing in old Armory Hall, Dorrance sire ct,
by concert and ball The exercises
opened at 1880 o'clock with a general re-
ception, lasting until an hour later. A
musical program was rendered, including
solos and selections by the National Band
Orchestra, Y. NJ. J.. and Glee Club, Mrs.
William Herbert, Mr.. W. +. Livsey, Miss
NJ. Kennedy, Miss NJ. Kennedy and NJ. j.
Parker.
Addresses were made by Mr.. NJ. VI. f.
Powers, Bro. Mclean, A. :. of T.. and
Others, at the close the floor was cleared
for dancing.
The grand march was started at $50
o'clock and was led by NJ. f. Powers, and
Miss Annie Luby, followed by Richard
H. Russell and Miss Lizzie Brennan, j. a.
Menzies and Miss Lizzie Tanning, Mr.
Miss Celia Powers, r. Hargraves and Miss
Katie Powers, and 100 coup.es.
During an intermission "a collation. was
enjoyed, and at a late hour the festivities
were brought TO a close. Each invited
guest was presented with an elaborate
souvenir program of red silk and lace
trimmings
The following committees had the ball
in charlie: Arrangements and reception
commit tee, NJ. +. Powers. j. A. Menzies,
X. Hindle, n. Carlson, II. IL. Russell, r.
Hargraves, G.. Mycroft: invitation, j. II.
Walsh, Il. Il. Lennon, j. Mcdonald, James
Scully, +. VI. Deane, w Hurry, 4. Him
die, James Bond b. Parkinson; general
floor director. X. II. Russsell assistants,
Hellwell, A. L. Millard, q. Riggs, j. Nc
Donald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
The WRECKERS F0ILED.
Cab and Express Car in a Sheet
of Flame.
EXPLOSION ON THE TRACK
But the Engine Did Not Leave the Rails
Was the Motive Robbery?-Paso, Cal,
Has a sensation-On the Track of the
Criminals.

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Feb. 20-As the
south bound PASSENGER train on the South
ern Pacific road Mas nearing Paso last
night, the engineer saw by the headlight
"A small object lying near the right hand
rail. He paid little attention to it. When
the driving wheels passed over the object
there was a terrible explosion and the cab
was enveloped in a sheet of flame. The
object had proved to be a charge of some
dangerous explosive.
Fortunately the engine was heavy one
and held to the rails, while the motion of
the train carried it quickly over the spot.
When the train had slowed down suffi-
GENTLY to permit the engineer TO descend,
he found the brake beams on the engine
aud the express car trucks on fire. The
train was stopped and the flames extin-
guished.
A cry of train robbers" ran through
the crowded coaches, and for some time a
scence of intense excitement ensued. At
Paso officers were notified and they at
once left for the scene of explosion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Invention OF the Koy Chain.

The key chain worn by so many gentle
men is the invention of n noted burglar
who spent many years OF his life In dun
geon cell for plying his vocation In hotels.
While at wori, one stormy night trying to
turn the lock OF a Philadelphia hotel door.
the false key dropped in the Snow, aud
while searching for il the watchman came
along and locked the burglar up, and had
him sent to Moyamcnslng. Having some
ingenuity ho thought Of having keys fas-
tened To a chain, SO that when limb of
the law appeared he could fly without
thought about the keys. and found that il
worked like charm. lie has now seen
the error OF his ways, and lives comfort
ably on a royalty from the manufac-
turors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
BANK STATEMENT.
Last Sales at New York.

Reported by Spencer Trask a Co.
Opening Highest Lowest Last
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FAMINE AND CHEATING.
The Former Makes a Good Cover
for the Latter.
THE DISTRESS IN RUSSIA.
Adulterated Flour and Misused Car
Tickets-The French Cabinet Refuse
To Reconsider Their Resignation-A

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 20.--The commit
tee appointed TO inquire into the adulter-
alton OF -four purchased by the st. Pc
tersburg committee for the relief of fam
inc sufferers, has made a report. The
committee demands that MN. Yellon-
sky and Niemacn, members OF the relief
committee, be prosecuted for fraudulent
conduct and that other members of the
relief committee be reprimanded for cul-
pable negligence.
Many complaints have been made by
the railway authorities that the free tick
ct system, intended exclusively for desti-
tute persons coming from the famine
stricken districts to the capital in search
OF relief and employment, has. been taken
advantage of by well-to-do persons, es-
pecially merchants.
Large numbers of these free tickets
have been sold for small sums To people
who could afford to pay their fares These
travellers when detected are compelled TO
pay the regular rate of fare.
The Czarwitch's central famine COM
mittee is publishing reports made by dele
gates sent the famine districts.
Delegate Yousophovitch send an opti-
mistic report concerning the part of Sa-
mara that he visited, but he admits that
the peasants have been Obliged TO sell
their live stock owing to lack of fodder.
He states that he has not received sin
gle complaint regarding quality OF grain
supplied to the people. He found the re-
lief arrangements everywhere well organ
lied and declares that not a copeck OF the
relief fund has been wasted. This report
differs from greatly from independent
testimony.
Mavidoff, who visited Veronesb, says
over 10000 women in that province are
destitute, having sold everything for
food.
Thirty thousand horses will be sent to
the famine stricken districts to take the
places of those sold by the Peasants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
ASSIGN Ed.
The Firm Of CIennence
Bros. Gives Up.
THE LIABILITIES.
Amount Of the Assets
Not Yet Known.

Financial circles were startled this
afternoon at the information that Glenn
ence Brothers & Company large furniture
dealers, had made an assign ment to
Albert II. Sherman of Pawtucket, for the
benefit of their creditors.
The liabilities of the firm are stated to
be So. 900 and the assets are not definitely
ascertainable. The firm has been one of
the most enterprising in the city.
1t is understood that the as
sjgnment was caused by an
attachment placed on the prop
erty. this morning by the admins
TRAITOR OF the estate of John Il. Fales of
Pawtucket.
The nominal assets will probably be in
excess of the liabilities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20

Experiments lately made show that
Hight can &c seen through a clean-cut
opening OF not more than one forty
thousandth OF an inch. This fact was de-
termined by taking two thoroughly clean
straight edges. placing a piece OF paper
between the surfaces at one end. tho OPP
pOslte end being allowed 10 come to-
get1cr. Tie straight edges being placed
tctwccn The eye and q strong light in a
paper was placed aud those opposite.
when brought together. Tho thickness
o. tho papo~ being known, tho distance
apart at tine two edges Of the small end OF
the wedge OF light was easily calculated,
and the result was shown as above
Popular Science News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.
A Freight Engine Off the Track at
Pontiac.
IT WAS AN ALL NIGHT TASK.
Other Valley News-McGrogor Posts
Meeting VIII of Jane kilt IA A
Natick e-Narragansetts To
Meet In Their New Quarters.

PONTIAC, Feb. 20.-The large freight
engine which has been attnched 10 the af-
ternoon freight on the New York and New
England line which runs between Proyi-
dence and Willimantic. jumped the track
at Pontiac station, about $3.50 yesterday
afternon. A dispatch was telegraphed
from River Point station 10 Providence,
at $40 p. NJ, and IA wrecking gang sent to
the scene of the accident. After working
nearly all night the engine was finally
placed upon the rails this morning: This
is the third time within few months that
AN engine has been delayed at the Pontiac
Station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Cotton Markets.
QUOTED by A. 4. WEEDEN.

'slnnlhes ex-dividcnd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Chicago Grain Notes.

Tone of market. dull.
spots, New YORK. 7J1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
'Ex-dividend.


The rate Of sterling erchdnge are k.s6.7. The
rate Of demand sterifnD Ldls at ichieh iold con
De exported 10 London rithoid loss is L.s61s for
b0rs and L.Sg14 for cOin aud The rate at UhtcI Il
cdn De imported icnhou loss at +.SS 81.
The rates of sterling exchange are 4.S6l Z
SiS9.
NEW YORK;. III. Taylor g. Co., Phila-
delphia, say that they understand the
Philadelphia and Erie dividend fund is
about 500, 900, the dividend declared yes
terday calls for 100000. There is only
eight million of stock and the commence
ment Of dividends will encourage the COM
pany's friends in the belief that it will i'm
short time become another New York
Central.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
QUOTED BY A. p. wEEDEN.

puolhb bi a. 4. WELDEN.
London and Liverpool wheat markets
quiet, prices quotably unc anged. Brad
street reports exports both coasts Wheat
4,42,C00 bushels corn, 3, ,2f3,00O bushels
CHlCAGO-Wh heat market opened lower
on indifferent cables; advanced to last
nights closing prices, but closes weak /;
later cables very tame
New HoEK-Cables tame Last evening
Z loads wheat; taken TO day loads: via
outports last evening 16 leads. Corn last
evening Is loaus: to-day loads; via out
ports last evening rs loads.
Total clearances iour ports for the week
mart lv astiu,utpd,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
NATICk.

The announcement was made pubic
Yesterday of the marriage of Lewis Leven-
sap to Miss Jennie OsMelL
Bertrand Nicholas, youngest son OF
Nehemiah Nicholas, n former superin-
tendent of the River Point mills, died at
the residence of William Il. Remington on
East avenue this morning from brain
fever
The first reQuiar meeting of Narragan-
sett Tribe No. o. Improved Order of Red
Men, in their new headquarters will occur
on Tuesday evening.
The young people of the Baptist church
are having rehearsals every evening for
the "Cantata" which will soon be given
in the parlors of the church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
ANOTHER MAVERICK DIVIDEND.
More Than Ten Per Cent, More Ex-
Dected bv April,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-There witt, in
all probability, be another substantial
dividend ready for payment to the deposi
tors in the Maverick National Bank about
April /. The percentage will not be less
than ten, and will probably be more
During the last ninety days there have
collected by this bank S5.s0O.OO0 An but
81 100000 OF this was in cash. This 81, ,40O,-
900 was in bank credits, which were equi-
valent to cash. The bank has i'm its assets
still great many bonds aud stocks which
are of value.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Money Zoe Chemistry Scholarships.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20. The will of Thom-
as Sterry Hunt, the scientist OF Montreal,
who died here has been filed for probate.
The seminary of Quebec, McGill College
and the Massachusetts, Institution of
Technology each receive four shares Of
stock i'm tbe Molsons Bank of Montreal,
to establish scholarships in chemistry in
each OF these institutions. Out OF the
residue of the estate each OF these institu-
tions is to receive 5000 additional, and
the Sheltering Arms Hospitol OF Norwich.
Conn, receives 81 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
NEWS OF 0LNEYVILlE.
The Masquerade Of the Daughters of
St, George-0Inevvile Briefs,

The prince, the p per, the rich and
lovely, all mingled together last evening,
the occasion of the second masquerade
ball given by Prosperity Lodge, No. %, O.
d. :. e., in Dyer's Opera House. Gypsies,
FAIRIES, many queens, goddesses of liberty,
and many another, in motley array,
formed an animated spectacle, as they
whirled in the giddy mazes, To the music
of Port Richards orchestra.
Supper was served at IL o'clock, and the
very pleasant occasion was ended about =
this morning
Committee of arrangements Misses
Lizzie Law. chairman; Laura Wood, secre-
tary; Sarah Collision, treasurer; Mrs. +.
Dodge, Mrs. &. Rutter, Mrs. f. Knott,
Mrs NJ. Wood, Mrs. NJ. \. Stafford. Miss
Lizzie. Brown. Floor manager, Edgar 4.
Wood; assistant George Lawton; aids.
Fred Bottomley, James Baldwin and
Samuel Riding.
Post Office Boxes.
Alt those desiring boxes for the future
post office should inform Mr. Walch.
Oncyyille Briefs.
Thomas McGrath, one Of the acrobats i'm
the Twelve Temptations seen here last
season, is visiting friends in Olneyville
- James lierney and Barney Moan of
OlneyVille, who were at one time well
kllbNH kiiEuiN VI Atit buillbCOIhs nave,
after three years separation, Joined
hands again aud will start on the road
again soon.
The Bud of Hope Lodge attended the
Pequot's lair last evening. The ladie prize
waltz was won Thursday night, by Miss
Sadie Mullen, Alfred Crowell gentle
man.
There is rumor afioat that n return
ball will In the near future be rendered
the ladies who conducted the leap party
of last Thursday by thu gentlemen in
vited.
The Balfe Glee Club attended last even
ing the concert given at the Meagher
Guards Hall on DJrranCe street. Thurs
day night the Y NJ. l.. and = Glee Club
sang at the entertainment given by the
Watchemoket Fire Company of East
Providence.
NJ. d. Cash, for three years agent of the
John Hancock has been promoted to the
position Of assistant superintendent Dis
trict No. a.
Frank Crowley was accidentally struck
in the back with a pickaXe this morning
while working on Academy avenue for
the city street department, 10y one OF his
fellow-laborers. iniliCting deep wound.
The first test of the new police signal
system was made this morning with very
good results.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Lodge of I.ymans-
Vile last evening celebrated the tenth
anniversary OF their marriage. at their
home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
SUING ITS RIVAL.
One Guarantee Company says Another
Hurts Its Trade.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 20.--The American In
demnity Co. of st. Paul, with branches at
Chicago. New York and many other lead
ing cities, began an action here yesterday
for 100000 against the United states
Credit system Company of Newark, y. j.
IL is stated that both companies were or
ganized To guarantee wholesale merchants
against excessive debts The Western
company alleges that mempers Of the New
Jersey company conspired 10 iniure it and
sent letters TO various persons requesting
them not to purchase bonds Of the plaintiff
rs IL had not the right to do business.
The Indemnity company alleges that these
statements have prevented people from
doing business with IL TO its damage in
the sum of Sl0OOD0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
COVENTRY.

The total amount of bills paid out for
the month and ordered paid amounts to
ss66. ~ The following -nasied gentlemen
were drawn jurors for the March term of
the Supreme Court: Abner ID. Watson,
Phillip II. Matteson. Thomas l.. Hopkins
and William w. Powell, grand Jurors
William b. Capwell. Alonzo Il. johnson,
William b. Douglass, Elmer ID. Wilcox,
Silas Gorton. Oliver w. Bennett, hudson
w. Avery, Charles c. Whitford, George
B. Briggs and Byron NJ. Lewis, petit
Jurors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
IN TIL May DANCE.
The Wanskuck Base Ball Association Ball
Last Evening.

The little village of Wanskuck took on
an appearance of unwonted gaiety last
evening, quite unusual for this stad
suburb of Providence. The occasion was
the reception and ball given by the
Wanskuck Baseball association and from
early till late the sweet strains of inspir.
ing music We'd with the merry chatter of
the young people in making this an event
never to be forgotten.
The ball was given in German hall,
Uassan street, and was attended by all
the young ladies of the vicinity, who, with
their escorts, enjoyee the festivities of the
evening.
The grand march moved promptly at
o'clock. At signal from the orchestra
the march was stopped and the dancing
began.
Greene's orchestra furnished the music
for the occasion and an elaborate collation.
was served during intermission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
BALFoUR WAS OvERRULED.

irish Local Government Bin Caused
stormy Cabinet Meeting.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-It is freely stated
that the Irish local government bill, as
presented in the House of Commons last
evening, is the result of many stormy
meetings of the Cabinet, and that Mr..
Balfour was more than once overruled.
While IL reception by the opposition
and by ~ press was the most hostile
ever giva-Ro a bill, yet there are now
signs of n reaction setting in.
. There is no chance of an appeal To the
country on the measure; but everything
indicates that the dissolution of Parlia-
ment will come when it is least expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
OFFICER PATTERSON AGAIN.
He is Chargeds With Assault, Suspended
and sent tn Jail.

Officer William Patterson of Cumber-
land, whose case for alleged assault on
Bridget Costello, comes up in the April
term of the Court of Common Pleas, is in
more trouble. A Mrs. Smith, of Lime
rock, whose husband was convicted of
illegal liquor selling, principally throuS Sh
Officer Patterson's testimony. says Pat
terson made an indecent assault upon her.
Andrew j. Currier, president of the town
council, has suspended him and his bonds
men have given him up, so that ut present
he lies in Jail, where he was committed
Yesterday. The relatives of Patterson are
confident of being able TO secure bail for
him very soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
WASHINGTON.

the decree of the Supreme Court revers-
ing the decree of the probate of Coventry
admitting an instrument in writing pur
porting To he the last will and testament
of Jane kilton has been reserved by the
town council and ordered recorded and
John j. Kiiton was appointed administra
tor of the estate of said Jane Kilton, bond
$4,000 Sureties Charles Hardness and
Charles +. Andrews; appraisers Jabez
Ralph, Charles +. Andrews and George
w Nickery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
No Living Thing Aboard.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The pilot boat Polly,
belonging to Cardiff, was picked up at
sea, abandoned, and was towed to Ilfra-
combe, on the north coast of England.
The boat was i'm a very bad condition.
She was dismasted and had received con-
siderable other damage, showing that she
must have encountered terrible gale.
No trace of the pilots or crew of the Polly
could be found, and it is believed all
hands were drowned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
F.cstement on the bourse.

PARIS, Feb. 20--The Bourse yesterday
was much excited and prices were de-
pressed. Toward the close, however, there
was an improved tone, due 10 the belief
that the cubinet would be reconstructed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
PHENlX.

The members Of McGregor Post, G. A.
r. held meeting in the armory last night
at II. NJ.
The Sous of Veterans, Camp Francis G..
Greene Post. Ne, l. :. A., expect ta give
their annual ball in Temperance Hall,
Iippitt. tonight. while arrangements
have been made for the reception Of 100
couples
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Great Wealth aud Low Tnxes.

FALMOUTH, Mass, Feb. 20.-The town
OF Falmouth still maintains the lead as
the wealthiest town i'm Barnstable county,
with large gain over last year The
total valuation is 5000, i63 with n rate OF
taxation OF only $3.50 per thousand dol
lars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
Fate of Crew Unknown.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-It hes been officially
announced that the British bark Cavour,
Capt. McMurtry, which sailed from PEN
sacola Dec. 3, for Greencock, was stranded
on the Irish coast on February 8. Moth
ing has yet been heard as to the fate OF
the crew, but shipping men believe that
all hands were lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20
pADEREWskI' RETURN.
The Great Musician at Infantry Ual
Ncdne sday.

The return of Paderewski to this city
next Wednesday will b. the last appear
ance here of the great pianist.
Judging from the great audience which
listened 10 him at the last concert, there
will be "A great rush this time Scarcely
any great musician has ever been so
heartily received i'm this country. The
capicity OF Infantry hall is very great but
this time 10 ought 60 be very nearly filled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20

French Cabinet Insisted on Sending in Res
ignation.

French Chbihet IhsIsted on StnuIhk III Kes-
ignation.
PARIS, Feb. 20.-At the meeting ap-
pointed by President.Carnot for yester-
day afternoon he strongly urged the min
listers to reconsider, but M. de Freycinet
insisted upon resigning.
Several generals called upon NJ. de
Freycinet, who however, remained obdu-
rate;
The lobbies of the chamber were filled
with excited members discussing the sit
uation, and when the final decision of the
ministry became known, the opinion was
general that a state of political uncertain
ty had arrived, in view of the apparent
inability of any party TO form a working
ministry.
lie Jour (newspaper) says the only
course practicable is the dissolution of
the chamber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-20

Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett. famous
for the price she gets for her writings, lost
just $4,000 "a attempting 20 make a sue
cess of her latest play. rhe Showman's
Daughter. IL is related Of this drama
that when the gifted ladys good husband
saw the manuscript lie calculated what
sounded like, "Oh, Frances, burn it,