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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
WOONSOCKET'S BILL.
License Commissioner
Measure Referred.
TEACHERS BILL PASSED.
Senate Pardons James B. Kelley on
Recommendation of the Governor.

There was large attendance today OF
the members Of the House of Representa-
tives. Evidently the revaluation bill was
the cause of it,
Mr.. Darling presented the act for the
election of License Commissioners In the
city of Woonsocket. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Lowe called for the special order,
that referring to teachers. This provides
for the grading of teachers in public
schools and provides for q State examina-
tion.
Mr.. Butman moved its indefinite post
ponement, and after vigorous discussion,
the motion was lost by vote Of 30 to IS.
The bill evoked a very long discussion
but was finally passed.
The second special order of the day
was called, entitled the Revenue OF the
State" and, pending its final consider
alton, the House adjourned.
In the Senate, on the recommendation
Of the Governor, James b. Kelly was
pardoned.
The bill of PAwTUcKET TRIBUNE for
advertising hearings was ordered paid.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
CARELESS USE OF NAPTHA
Causes a Mig Fire aud Loss OF Life la n
New York Apartment House.

Causes a Mig F,rs aud Loss OF Life ia n
New York Apartment House.
NEW YORK, April 30 Fire broke out
yesterday ia the fiye-story double fat
house, tue Gayuga, 100 and III West
Thirty. third street Two persons were
burned TO death and two more were so Sc
veEsly burned that they may die. Forty
families live in the house. The fire
started in the apartments of DIR j. Il.
Briggs The doctor was securing lounge
with naptha when there was an explosion,
and the nre rushed through the open
doorway and up the staircase. A panic
eusued among the tenants. DR.. Briggs
was found lying helpless on the floor flf-
teen minutes after the fire broke out. His
hair was burned Off, and his face and
body terribly disfgured. Mrs. King was
was brought dow n, cut and burned about
the face and hands. Mrs. Moore was the
next victim found She was very much
disfgured, her face being almost unrecog-
nizable Her clothes were burned of her
body.
In three-quarters OF an hour the fire was
subdued. There was no suspicion that
anyone was left in the building, every
floor having been searched bv the firemen,
but after the smoke had cleared away, the
dead body OF Mrs. Alexander was found
burned to crisp. A few minutes after
ward the firemen found the dead body OF
Mrs. Jones, sister of Mrs. Alexander. The
fire escapes reached only 10 TO the third
stoiy. The house was completely gutted,
the damage being about S!l00a The in
mates lost all they had
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
\ PROMINENT BAY STATE MAN.
I. Jefferson Coolidge Appointed United
states Minister To France.

i. JEFFERSON Coolidge Appointed United
states Minister To France.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-The president
sent 10 the seuate the nominntion OF 4.
Jefferson Coolidge of Massachusetts To be
envoy extraordinary and minister pienipo-
tentiary OF the United States 10 France.
Friends OF Mr.. Coolidge state that he will
undoubtedly accept the position.
4. jefferson Coolidge is 81 years Of age
and is a great grandson Of Thomas Jeirer-
son, his mother being a granddaughter of
the great patriot OF the revolution. Al
though little known in official life. he has
since his youth been closely identified
with the industrial interests OF Massachu-
setts. He has always been noted for his
public spirit, and among his gifts are the
Jefferson physical laboratory To Harvard
college and $4,000 library to the town
OF Manchester, Mass. his summer home
He graduated from Harvard college and
then spent couple of yea. abroad, living
mostly In France. In the ffties he mar
ried a daughter OF William Appleton.
Mr.. Coolidge is OF fine personal appear
ance and very wealthy. lie is prominent
Ia Boston's business and social circles,
and Is the head OF several financial con
Germs in that city. Although he has fre.
quently been offered public Office by the
citizens Of his state, he has never taken
It, preferring to continue in active busi-
ness life
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
LOCAL LINES.

The officials of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad, on tour
of inspection of their new ly leased road
by special train, made a brief stay at
the depot in this city yesterday morning.
The Mon Amour Social Club will hold
a complimentary ball tonight In German
Hall, Glenwood avenue, when the post
poned prize drill will take place for the
championship of the State and gold
medal.
In Uncle Hiram a railroad train 200 feet
long crosses the stage in 10 seconds. 1t
is a great piece OF stage mechanism,
though not more wonderful than the saw
mill aud steam boiler explosion in Act 2.
1t will he at Music Hall May 4.
James f. Evans has purchased the shoe
store OF the late w. III. Taylor in the
Kinyon Block and 1t is his intention to
carry as fine line OF goods as anyone in
the city. His store is one OF the best
located and his prices are within the reach
of all.
Passengers riding in electric cars should
be careful and not jump from the car
while it is In motion. Two policemen In
Providence are now suffering from in
juries received by falling when attempt
ing to alight from cars going at fast
speed.
John p. Dori, employed in the
TRIBUNE composlng-room, has in his
possession a copy Of the "rhe Diary; or,
Loudon's Recorder" newspaper which
was published in New York city 100 years
ago yesterday. II contains a full report
of the proceedings Of the Second Con-
gress, and ths report is sigred by Presi-
dent Washington and Secretary OF State
Thomas Jefferson.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE.
Six Persons are beneath tho Ruins and
Many Others May Die.

Many Others May Die.
PHILADELPHIA. April 20. The destruc-
tion of the Grand Central Thcatcr, by fire.
proves to have been far more terrible in
its results than was anticipated. Six
members Of the Devils Auction som
pany lie dead beneath the fallen walls of
the building and nearly three score OF
people are in the hospital, suffering from
burns. Seven are in such serious con
dition that their recovery is doubtful. All
were members of the audience. Besides
those who were seriously enough hurt to
remain in the hospital. fully fifty others
were treated for minor injuries. The in
jurcd who are likely TO die are all suffer
ing from burns about the face and head,
and from having inhaled the flames IL is
also feared that many will lose their eye
sight
The ruin OF the Central Theater is com
plete, only the front wall remaining stand
ing. The other walls have fallen in and
ill the space they formerly enclosed.
Directly back OF the thcater but "A shell re-
mains OF the eight-story building occupied
by The Times The row OF stores to the
east Of the two burned structures, and
facing on Eighth street and extending
from Walnut to Sansom streets are almost
completely gutted by fire and water
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
MASSACHUSETTS, LEGISLA uRE.
Trust Companies Va. Savings Bank {
Woman Suffrage Done For.

Trust Companies vs.. Savings hank ..
Woman Suffrage Done For.
BosToN, April 2e-Mr. Bennett Of
Everett, in the house, brought out the
fact that members had allowed the use Of
their names as corporators In order to Sc
cure the passage of bill Incorporating q
trus, company. One member admitted
that use Of his name had been solicited
and gwen, but that be had put no money
into The company. One thing is certain,
that there is u tremendous pressure at
work in support Of this trust company
bill. Again and again has Mr.. Bennett
endeavored to have discharged from the
calendar the bill to prevent trust COM
panies from doing savings bank busi-
ness. but each time his motion has been
rejected by an overwhelming vote. Pos
sibly this giving the uss OF one mans
name without the use OF ones money may
have something tn do with this opposi-
tion.
Mr.. Bennett gave notice that he would
substitute new endowment order for the
bill reported 10y the insurance committee
The committee on manufactures re-
ported against the bill to protect gas
consumers from excessive charges.
The treasury committee asked that the
house bill rs TO retiring judges Of probate
and insolvency be sent to the joint special
committee os-fevising the judicial system.
The committee on election laws reported
bill providing for the summoning Of
witnesses with books and papers in casS
Of objections to nominations for state Off
GERS, and giving the ballot commissioners
5000 salary each per year.
The house bill to protect the purity OF
Spot pond was verbally amended by the
senate and engrossed under suspension
of the rules.
No debate occurred on the motion OF Mr..
Gardner to reconsider the rejection Of the
license suffrage bill for women. On ris-
ing vote there were - yeas to IS nays. On
roll call there were 90 yeas to 81 nays.
Mr.. Butler advocated reconsideration OF
the engrossment of the bill to athorize the
Connecticut River Railroad company ia
increase its capital so as to amend it by
putting the increase under the law as Ia
the increase of stock Of street railways.
Mr.. Raymond opposed reconsideration on
the groun that the bill is all right. Re-
consideration was refused, 10 to g.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
REPUBLIC ANS OF OHIO.
Governor McKiGiey aud Ex-Governor
Foraker Elected Deiegstes-at-Large.

Governor Mckinley aud Ex-Governor
Foraker Elected Deiegstes-st-Large.
CLEVELAND. April % AT the open
ing Of the Republican state convention,
General Gibson declared that he would
nominate slate without regard TO either
side He would himself withdraw and
would move that all four delegates-at-
large to Minneapolis be nominated by ac-
clamation, and that they be Mckinley,
Foraker, Bushnell and Hahn. As "a re-
suit Of this bold move. no fight was made
on the permanent organization, and Gov
ernor Mckinley made his initial appear
ance.
The platform adopted reafiirms allie
glance to the Republican party aud ex-
presses confidence in the principles OF the
great organization which carried the coun-
try in 1883. Declares unbounded conf
dence In President Harrison, aud without
qualifications indorses and commends his
administration Of the great Office which
he holds.
II is opposed to the free coinage OF silver
by the United States under existing cir
cumstances unless under conditions that
would reasonably insure the maintenance
Of the substantial parity between the
bullion and the mint or money value OF
its coin. 1t favors just and liberal pen
sions to every soldier and sailor who
fought in behalf of the Union and indorses
the disability pension bill; advocates n
free ballot and fair count, and the enact
ment Of laws that will protect the country
and the people against the influx OF the
vicious and criminal classes Of foreign
nations and the importation Of laborers
under contract TO compete with American
citizens.
Governor Mckinley, Ex-Governor Fora
ker, Hahn and Bushnell were elected
delega es-at-large.
Mr.. Taylor was nominated for secretary
of state. Judge William 4. Speer was
unopposed as his own successor for one of
the two supreme judgeships.
For the second supreme court iudgeship
Mr.. Burkett was nominated. Captain j.
b. Allen received the nomination for SUI
preme court clerk.
The naming Of the four alternates at
large, II. NJ. Nevln, T.. W. Poe, NJ. VI.
Boothman ard j. f. Atwood. seemed but
the work OF moment. Lorenzo Bamford
and Myron 4. Herrick were made the can
didates for presidential electors, aud one
OF the most notable political conventions
probably ever held in America was ut an
end
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Proof OF Merit.

The proof of the merits of the plaster is the
cures II effects, and The voluntary testi.
monials OF those who have used Allcock's
Porous Plasters during the past thirty years
is unimpeachable evidence az their superb
ority and should convince the most skepti.
cal. self-praise IL no recommendation, but
certificates from those who have used them
are.
Beware Of limitations aud 10 not he lie.
ceived 10y misrepresentation. Ask for
Allcock's, AMI LEI no solicitation or ex.
planation induce you To accept n substitute.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
A License MIDDLE.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. April 29.-North-
ampton is in muddle over granting
liquor licenses The board Of aldermen
granted fourteen, the number allowed by
law, but Mayor O'Donnell refused 70 sign
two, oil the ground that the parties had
not met the requirements Of the law. At
a special meeting of the board last night,
it was voted, TO 0, TO revoke all licenses
granted, except one druggists license.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
The Bottlers Organize.

\ meeting of the bottlers was held last
evening at the Office OF Kasper Kern.
Plars for the protection OF the members
were discussed and another meeting will
be held in the Girard House, Providence,
next Thursday evening. Messrs. Butler
and Hogan were appointed as committee
to look after the bottlers OF the State and
committees were appointed to look up the
bottlers OF Providence, Central Falls and
suburbs,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29

WASHINGTON, April 29-It has been ar
ranged that the ratifcations OF the Beh-
ring sea treaty Of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain shall be
exchanged at London next week instead
OF at Washington as originally contem-
plated. The change is made in order to
expedite this final act of the negotiations.
United States Minister Lincoln has been
empowered to act on behalf of the United
States and Lord Salisbury will act for her
mn iestY's goYernmeni
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
TO LOCATE IN CONNECTICUT.
English Rug Manufacturing Concern
TO start "a Big Factory.

EneHsh rug ManHiacturihg concern
To start Big Factory.
NEW HAVEN, April 90 Charles Mar.
shall, the head of the firm now located in
Southampton, Eng, is In town looking over
the ground with a view to locating here.
Mr.. Marslall's firm manufactures rugs,
mats and similar goods, and employs in
its English factory 1000 hands. Adverse
tariff legislation of the past few years
compelled the firm to take steps looking to
the establishment OF a branch Of its works
on this side of the Atlantic. II the firm
decides TO locate here 1t will either erect
or lease factory buildings, as circum-
stances may determine The concern will
employ about 800 hands at the outset,
which number may be doubled. Mr.. Mar
shall will visit several other Connecticut
towns before deciding on n location. He
expressed decided preference for New
Haven however.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
WORK OF .'fRsSHlEs.n
Toastnasier of University OF Vernon
"Sophs" Kidnapped.

Toastnaasier Of University OF Vermont
"Sophs" Kidnapped.
BURLINGTON. VT, April %. The sopho.
more and freshman classes of the Univer.
sity OF Vermont are trying to get even
with each other The trouble began on
Tuesday, when the sophomores horned
the freshmen as the latter were on their
way to Montpelier, where the annual class
supper was held.
Yesterday the sophomores went to Mon
treal for the same purpose, but without
their toastmaster. lie was taken from his
room In the afternoon, put into a closed
carriage, and, in charge Of two freshmen,
was rapidly driven away. Later il was
learned that he was taken to Essex juno
tion aud allowed to take train for Mon
traal
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
jay GouId's I.a,es, Purchase

FL PAso. Tex, April 29-Jay Gould
yesterday bought the III Paso and White
Oaks railroad for $4,000. About Ten
miles Of this road was built four years
ago, and then It went into the hands Of Q
receiver. Mr.. Gould stated that work on
the ROAD would be commenced immedi-
atcly, and within an hour a construction
train and 300 laborers were put to work
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
LAWYER Advised Him to Skin.

NEW YORK, April 29.-Vincente Sivel,
an Italian, wanted in Boston for selling
liquor under the name Of his brotheriD
law, ViDcente Paladine, without govern
ment lie, nse, was arrested here. Siyel
was indicted by the Boston grand jury
and was parolled In custody Of his coun-
sci for twenty-four hours, and alleges
that on the latter's advice he fed TO this
oitv
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
A MlD-SPRlNG BLIZZARD
Shaking Things Up In n Rather Lively
Manner In Manitoba.

WINNIPEG, Man, April 29-Reports Of
the terrible storm are just coming in.
Fully twenty miles OF Canadian Pacific
wire west OF here has been blown almost
ont Of the province. One official says 1t
was carried into Dakota.
In Winnipeg people were blown off side
walks in trying TO walk the streets. 1t
was impossible to- SEQ two feet ahead on
the prairie. Fear il entertained for the
safely of vessels on Lake Superior.
ST VINCENT, Man April -. The
worst blizzard for years, accompanied by
snow and frost, has just blown over
Waves on the Red river were fifteen feet
high
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29

Lately he nas threatened the lives o.
several citizens. lie possesses remark.
able inventive faculties, and has secret
process for the manufacture Of twist gun
barrels by hand, which the governmSss
has unsuccessfully endeavored to draw
from him
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
BOSTON STORE.

We call the attention of the readers To our
advertisement ON the last page OF this paper.
uIn addition we offer tomorrow 80 pieces
printed Dress Challies at &c n yard.
Free electric rides to early purchasers.
Come early. You get best and fret choice
and IL heps us.
DAVID IAHLLN X GO.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Lived Beyond His Means,

MILWAUKEE, April Z9-k. a. Iindc-
fcldt, librarian OF the Milwaukee public
library, was arrested charged with en-
bezzling 5000 from the city. Mr.. Lude-
feldt Is president Of the National Library
association aud Is masterof six languages
His ambition to live aud maintain home
beyond his means is given as the cause OF
his downfall
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
FOR A PURSE OF $1,000.

Two Big Men Have n Wrist Twisting Match
This Evening.
The wrist-twisting match between John
Bienvenue and Alphonse Beach for 81 900,
will take place in Lafayette Hall, Wood
lawn, tonight. There are many outside
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Missouri's Convention.

JEFrERsoY CITY, Mo-, April %. The
Republican convention platform indorses
the administration Of President Harrison,
the tariff legislation of the Fifty-second
congress, commends the policy of the Re
publican party in maintaining honest
money, favors pensions for soldiers who
saved the Union and denounces monop
olies and trusts. Major William Warner,
ex-congressman, was nominated for gov
ernor by acclamation. Major Warner
acknowledged the honor in brief speech
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Discard In Alabama.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, April 20 The Re-
publican state convention met here and
split into two conventions. The division
hinges on the chairmansbip of the state
committee. The factions were about
equally divided, and both were composed
mainly of negroes. The Mosely, (or regu-
lar } convention instructed its delegates
to vote for Harrson's denomination. The
other convention indorsed the Harrison
administration, but did not instruct its
delegates
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
HE WANTS DAMAGES.

Mayer Thomas Will Sue Government
Onncials for False imprisonment.
HALIFAX, April 29.-Mayor Thomas OF
Truro, who was committed To Jail for
forty-eight hours by the Legislative as
sembly for contempt, but was released be-
fore the expiration of the sen tcnce by the
superior court on the ground that the es-
sembly had no constitutional author,sy
for its action, has commence, suit or
10000 damages for assault and impri-Jn-
ment against the members OF the govern
ment and assembly, the sergeant-at-arms,
Detective Power and Jniler Chnmaers.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
A Fashionable NEEDING.

y LEXINGTON, Ky, April 29.-Miss Lilly
Duncan, daughter OF Editor Duncan OF
The Spy, and George OTIS Draper Of Hope.
dale. Mass, were married last evening A
number OF people from all parts Of the
United States were present. The wedding
was one Of the most brilliant ever wit.
messed In this city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
SUDDEN DEATH.

Ms. Caroline Carter OF Central Falls
Found Dead This Morning.
Mrs. Caroline Carter OF Congress street
Central Falls was found dead in bed this
morning.
She was 20 Years of age.
Medical Examiner Kelliher pronoRnced
death due from natural causes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
p.emins.s Alleged Confession.

MELBOURNE, April 29.-The Standard
says it is in a position to announce with
out reserve that Deeming has confessed TO
his lawyers and the doctors who examined
him that he committed majority OF tho
Jack the Ripper" crimes in the White.
chapel district OF London.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
DIAMONDS AND WOODBINES.

They WIN Meet Tomorrow on the Grounds
ofthe Latter.
The Diamonds and Woodbines will play
on the latters grounds tomorrow after
noon. The mines will be made up as fol-
lows:
Diamonds-Mullen, p.; Campbell, c.;
Connors, h.; Bigelow, 2b.; Diette, 3b. (;
Duclos, IT,; Brennan, cf.; Davis, RI.
Woodbines 49, Kennedy, c.; Lee, p.;
Grant, 1b.; Killmurray, 2b. Conway, 3b.
Manning IT,. Mcdonnell, cf.; Leonard, RI.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
WAS DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE.

Hermit Crosby Has of Late Developed
Nnrderous tendencies.
GRFAf HARRINGTON. Mass, April 90
George Clinton Crosby, 65 years old, a
native -: sito, kbl idge, for thirty five years
"a resident of this town, where he has lived
the life nf IA hermit owing to disappolnt.
inent Ia love, was arrested yesterday and
will be '..ken 10 the Mort hampton asylum
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
RESULT OF RECIPROCITY.
American Millers Decidedly Favored Ia
Their Cuban Expectations.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Thc United
States consul at Havana reports that the
receipts ut that port Of American -four for
the first three months of 1892 were l9l $50
bags, against 6751 bags for the same pc
riod OF last year. The receipts of Spanish
-four for the first quarter Of 1892 were 450
bags, and for the same period last year
S5,374 bags. Similar importa tions are re-
ported from other Cuban ports. The new
tariff on -four under the reciprocity treaty
went into effect in Cuba Jan. last.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29

PEABODY, Mass, April 29.-Miss Louise
Ray is at her home on Prospect street, ,suf-
fering from being shot In the eye by an
air gun. The young lady was walking on
the street when she was hit. The gun
was fred by n lad named Clarence Whit
Ing Miss Ray will lose the sight Of her
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
POSTPONED to May =

QUEBEC, April 2e.-Charles LaDgelier
and Ernest Pacaud, accused Of conspiracy
TO defraud the province In connection
with contracts for stationery, appeared in
a police court in answer to the summonses
served upon them Their cases were post.
poned to Nav g.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Twentieth Victim Of a F.ud.

DESrsoN, Tex, April 9-w. T. Shar
man, the only witness in a murder case
here, was shot dead while in bed last
night The case in which he was wit
ness grew out of an old feud, and he is the
twentieth victim. He had received q mum.
Der Of warnings that his life was Ia
lapOar
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-29
Cb.rgsd 9Th Ri.eLm.ii.

NEW YORK. April 9-Two agents u
the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
To Children, Edward Becker aud John
Finn, were arrested here charged with
ley,ing blackmail on Sophia Martens.
keeper OF an alleged disorderly house