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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26

haps the most select, gath ering of people
that ever assembled on any OCCASION
greeting them. IL there was "a prominent
town official not present, IL was for some
very serious reason, all ssembling to pay
tribute to the gallant savers of life and
property.
The elite OF Johnston and Olneyville
turned out in large number. the pride and
beauty of the fair sex, all gazing with
red blouses as they mingled with merry
dancers.
At o o'clock Foreman Beane, accom-
panied by his wife, led OFF in the grand
march. followed by about $50 couples, the
cleaning red OF the "laddies" informing
ling with the delicate costumes of the la
dies as they walked with stately tread in
time with the strains of the Alpine Or
chestra.
When dancing was begun so crowded
was the floor that all an observer could
see was a sea of heads moving hither and
thither, all, however, with the most per-
feet rythm ana harmony.
At ~ o'clock supper was served, e.. +. A.
Beane presiding over the festivities, Ar
He4a HH caterer after .~4ffetf- dancing
was resumed, and continued without ces-
sation till the wee sma hours had ushered
in the dawn, when the grandest success
that has ever been seen in this vicinity
broke up, leaving the pleasantest of remi-
niscences behind.
Among the more prominent personages
present were Representatives Smith and
Kenyon, President J. H. Bowen of the
town council, Councilmen Colwell, Dorr,
O'Brien and Walch, Postmaster Walch,
Water Commissioner Fiske, mostly all
accompanied by their wives. Delegates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26

Court for the purpose of putting n case Of
stealing and breaking pair OF handouts
at the time of his escape, but 1T was
thought better TO consult with the attor-
ney-general before acting.
Doonan broke away while alighting
from the train at Howard, and up To last
night has been at large,
Difficulties at the Riverside.
The weavers OF the Riverside mills held
n meeting last evening at the Il. OF L.
hall, 10 consider the matter OF the addi-
-tional fine recently imposed for Jumps on
the cloth, caused by craise filling. They
claim it is not their fault, and that this
fine is exorbitant. A mass meeting will
be held at Woods Hall tomorrow after
noon, TO take action. both managers and
help, TO endeavor, by arbitration, TO ar
rive at n settlement. III there is no ami
cable adjustment of the difficulties made,
matters may become more serious.
Briefs.
Peter Riley was fined this morning for
being drunk 81 ana costs Peter set
tied.
Russell Proctor's liquor house an Olney
Vile square was broken into last night,
entrance being gained by rear window.
A quantity of cigars, liquors and other ar
tces were stolen amounting in all TO
about $25 was taken. There is no ue
A movement is on foot 10 organize
Young Mems Republican Club at Thorn
ton, where about fifty names have been
enrolled for that purpose. The success of
the venture is assured, as the owners of
the mills have the matter in hand, and
mean 10 give il their heartiest support.
Saturday, March 5, meeting will be held
at which able speakers will be present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
short Paragraphs.

An old-fashioned Elks' banquet will be
given by Providence Lodge Tuesday eve n
ing, March !. The committee Is com
posed Of Warren r. Fales, Joseph Wheeler
{. T.. Lincoln and VI. NJ. Shove.
The Young Peoples League of the Cen
tral Baptist Church will hold Martha
Washington tea party and sale Of useful
and fancy articles in the vestry of the
church this evening. from to 10 o'clock
Mary Cutting. years of age. fell from
the door Of her home. in the rear of 216
Douglass avenue last evening and sus-
tained severe cuts on her head. DIR. Black
attended the injured girl.
Late last evening Detective Parker ar.
rested George w. Cooke. on Broad street
Cooke is wanted in Boston for larceny OF
clothing valued at $50, committed in
January. 1891 He was turned over to the
Boston officials
The liquor salooon Of Russell Proctor.
on High street was entered by thieves
last night and SIS in charge and fifty
cigars were stolen. The entrance was
effected 10y smashing n pane OF glass in one
of the windows and lifting the catch from
the outside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
AT THE NARRAGANSETT.
Flowers and Lights and Music All In
Spred the Dancers Last Night.

Rare exotics bloomed on ever side, the
sweet enervating fragrance permeating
the air as in garden. Sweet strains of
music at times swelling loud in wild re-
frain, then dying away gradually in a
breath OF exquisite pathos drove all harsh
ness from the mind On every side the
sparkling gems scintillated CLEANS of
brilliant light and the exquisite coloring
entail grace to the occasion. Young
couples, happy in their own company
wandered up and down the dim corridors,
and enjoyed impromptu ttee-a-tetes in
every corner. The subdued glow of my
riad lights threw rich glow over the
scene.
Underfoot the thick, costly carpets gave
out no sound and the numerous mirrors
reflected the wealth of beauty from every
side, and tripled and quadrupled the
number present. The heavy portiers
were pushed apart by continual success
sion of charming young ladies, who ms
they paused for moment TO gaze upon
the strange beauty of the scene made a
picture delightful in outline.
In the ball room all was activity and
energy. From every part Of the room nu-
merous lights lent their brilliancy TO the
occasion, pouring such flow of golden
beams as to transform the interior into 4
pool of living fire, through which could be
seen the brightly arrayed dancers whlrl-
ing IN the Intoxicating measures OF the
waltz. JOY and happiness lent wings to
the willing fact of those present, and but
few could resist the fascinating wooing of
the inspiring music.
Such was the reception and social given
by the First Universalist Society at the
Narragansett Hotel last evening, ana" for
several hours mirth and jollity reigned.
AS the guests arrived they were re-
ceived by Mrs Charles A. Russell, Mrs.
Albert Fenner, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Car
rigne, Mrs. Francello G.. Jillson, and Mrs.
A. q. Russell, who occupied parlor TO
the right of the entrance. Luther's
orchestra furnished music for dancing.
The following were the committee in
charge, +. H. Andrews William =. Gan
nett, Jr., and Miss Lucy Carpenter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
FEW MADE MONEY.
Tire Insurance Reports show Heavy
Losses During the Past Year.

Tire Insurance Reports show Heavy
Losses During the Past Year.
HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 26.-Insurance
Commissioners Fyler has issued his ann ial
report on fire insurance, the first OF such
reports yet issued by any state this year.
The fire insurance business done in
Connecticut during the year was profita-
BILE, the total losses being S793,272,
against 500, 800 in 1890. But through the
country the year 1891 proved very disas-
trous.
One hundred and nine companies re-
porting to the Connecticut commission
er show S62, ,9S4,0i6 in losses tirrougu guout
the country against S50096,O77 in 1890
Their net surplus has been reduced
S3,150,O00. The net profits in 1890
were Sill 100, 152 and in 1891, only S633, ,724
and but for the rise in value OF their
assets there would have been loss of
nearly sl,700,00O.
The report says: Connecticut compa-
nies earned about two-thirds of the div
idends they paid; companies OF other
states earned less than one half and those
from foreign countries suffered net loss
OF 6, 2,250,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Cparge Jniy I.alf Proven.

LONDON, Feb. pa dispatch from
Malta states that the naval court martial
convened to try the Hon. Maurice
Rourke, captain OF the Victoria, the flag
ship of the British Mediterranean squad
ron. which was stranded near Plates.
Greece, at the end of January, while en-
gagged in torpedo practice, finds that the
charge against Capt. Bourke is partly
proved. as he took his ship In dangerous
proximity to an ill-defined shoal. The
court severely reprimands Capt Bourke
and admonishes him to be more careful
.,,t Ia fnt I'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
A HOUSE WARMING.
Steamer 8 and Hook and Ladder rs Men
Entertained.

steamer d anu HOOK
Entertained.
Steamer No. B and Hook aud Ladder No.
Z held a housewarming last night in their
new house, corner of Olney street and
East avenue. The company which
gathered TO partake of the chowder and
assist to make the evening lively num-
bered about 200 Captains Gavitt and
Carpenter had the matter in charge and
Capt. John III. Capron of Steamer 10 pre-
pared the chowder. There was about
eighty gallons of this and in all disap-
peared like the dew before the sud aud the
boys were SO grateful to Capt. Capron
that through FireMarshal IraWinsor they
presented him with a beautiful gold
headed umbrella.
After the chowder had been disposed of
the crowd partook of cigars, 300 OF which
were furnished by NJ. j. Boyle. and then
a general jolliication was INDUCED in.
Tom Holden and his orchestra were there
and made things lively for time and
then an adjournment was taken to the
sitting-room up stairs where the time was
passed till midnight in songs, Jig dancing
and music. When the time for departing
came the strains of "Auld Lang Syne'
and Home Sweet Home" were waited on
the air as the happy guests disappeared
down the street.
The quarters of the department in the
new house are very commodious and con-
venient. There are six permanent men in
the engine house and ten in hook and lad
der side, and that the boys have many
friends was well proven last night.
Beside the donors already mentioned
j. II. Althans furnished plenty of ice
cream and dishes and sent man along TO
serve the cream. The florists, McCarron
and O'Connor, sent two beautiful bou-
quets, one each for Captains Gavitt and
Carpenter There were as guests OF the
evening Chief Steere, Fire Marshal Win
sor and the committee on fire department
of the common council
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
HONEY BALKED AGAIN.
He Cannot Draw the Sinking Fund
Money from the Bank.

NEWPORT Feb. 26.-The two weeks
notice given by the city treasurer to the
Newport Savings Bank, for the with
drawai of the deposit now to the credit of
the sinking fund. expires on Tuesday.
The money will not be paid. Treasurer
Sherman is a very careful man. He has
consulted counsel and is informed that it
will be very risky business to pay out
that money after the bond law has been
passed. And Mr.. Sherman, in order to
protect his depositors. will not pay the
money until an entirely new order is
issued from the council. Very eminent
counsel declare that any bonds issued by
the present city council will be absolutely
worthless in view Of the recent legislative
act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
Family Trouble and Attempted Sui
eide Near Bridgeport.
THE DEERFlELD MILLS BURNED.
They Were Owned by :. $. sprague & Co. OF
Providence : Fire Insurance Reports
show Heavy Losse s In Connecticut Dur
ing the Year.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. pa sensa-
tion was created in this city by the an
nouncement that the young and hand
some wife of ex- Alderman w. Ii. Bost-
wick, prominent Democratic politician
and wealthy resident Of this city had at
tempted suicide.
The affair occurred in their ..partments
in Lesbia Block, West End, fashionable
portion of the city.
1t was learned that morphine was the
age mt selected by Mrs. Bostwick, to end
her life.
When found she was unconscious.
Medical aid was summoned at once, two
physicians worked for hours and il is
thought her life will be saved.
Mrs. Bostwick is 80 years Of age and is
Bostwick's second wife. He was divorced
from his first wife and afterwards mar
ried his present wife, who was Kitty
Riley, who worked in his button shop.
Domestic troubles are said TO be the
cause of the trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Brown Universally NeMa.

dent Small Of Colby University yesterday,
Amos {. Barstow has presented 10 the
Ladd Observatory an excellent sun dial.
The Brown Chapter of the Delta Kappa
held their annual banquet i'm TilIing.
hast Parlors last night. Several members
from other chapters and n goodly number
OF the local Alumni were present and gave
evidence of the interest they still have in
the chapter mt Old Brown.
The annual banquet of the Brown Uni.
versity Alumni Club OF New Bedford will
occur in Richards cafe tonight. pIesi-
dent Andrews and Prof. Albert Harkness
will attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
THE MILL MEN KICKED.
Attempt To Reduce a FalI River Mili's Cap
ital Was "a Failure

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 26.-The stock
holders ot the Wetamoe mill held a meet
ing yesterday to consider the proposition
TO reduce its capital stock from S55O,o0J to
s22o,ooO, then increase it by the addition
of s220, 900 new capital.
Unusually sharp words were passed,
growing out of the opposition OF a large
number OF small shareholders. There
were i,57s out OF a possible $500 shares
represented.
When the proposition TO reduce was
read, Thomas B. Waring moved that it
be not accepted He said that the list OF
stockholders comprised the rich and poor,
orphans and widows.
At 2p. m. the meeting adjourned until
4.3O p. m, and at that hour the result OF
the vote was announced as follows: There
were l53 ballots cast, and 1899 shares were
I'm favor of reducing the stock and 2S7p
shares were against the motion.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
COMMISSIONERS INACCURATE.
president Chaplin Arraigns Immigration
Report In the Commons

President Chaplin Arraigns Immigration
Report In the Commons.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-In the House OF Com
mons President Chaplin of the Board OF
Agriculture, referring to the statement OF
the American emigration commissioners
who recently visited this country, that
the 22,ooo,O00 acres of productive land Iy-
ing idle in Great Britain was the chief
cause OF emigration, said the most recent
statistics proved the inaccuracy OF the
commissioners assertion.
In the appendix of report of COM
mittee of the House OF Commons made in
ls9o 1T was estimated that the uncultiva-
ted land in Great Britain amounted to
2,OoO,OoO acres, but nothing like that
amount OF uncultivated land existed now
Mr.. Chaplin thought il possible that
wlthin the last ten or fifteen years, 900, :
oU acres OF arabic land i'm Great Britain
nae become pasture owing TO the depres-
sion in agriculture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
NEWS OF OLNEYVILLE.
The Rough and Ready Ball Was a
Hummer.
PREVIOUS SUCCESS ECLIPStD.
Hosts of Prominent People Present and
Everybody Happy-The Misses spencer
Entertain-Busine Men to Change
Quarters Oineyyille Briefs.

The long-anticipated and always-wel-
come ball of the Rough and Ready fire
department is past, but not forgotten.
The sixth annual ball given by the Rough
and Readies was, beyond doubt, sue
cess. Previous years have proven that
the popularity of the volunteers of Johns
ton, who bravely fight the demon fire, is
ever on the increase. but the climax was
reached last evening, the largest, and per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
FIRE AT DEERFIELD.

Elevator and Grain Mills Destroyed With
Very Heavy Loss.
GREENFIELD, Mass, Feb. 26.-The Gle
vator and grain mills, owned by s. s..
Sprague & Co., of Providence, situated at
East Deerfeld, were burned last evening.
The loss is roughly estimated at 100000.
The fire caught while the employees were
at supper.
The buildings were erected in 1890, were
used as distributing center, and covered
five acres.
A large warehouse, 600xi5 feet, was
saved by the Greenfield fire department.
The station, round house and cars of
the. Fitchburg road were in danger, but
we're saved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26

Vienna Police Arres; Two Men Who
Sought Food for Starving People.
VIENNA, Feb. 26.-The police have
stopped the distribution of bread, on the
ground that the assembling OF thousands
OF the poor constitutes public danger.
The editor OF the Nolkspresse, assisted
by Herr Frey, Socialist, visited many
bakeries and appealed TO the proprietors
TO give bread 10 help the starving.
Both the editor and Herr Frey have
been arrested for this so-termed offence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
RAN A LONG ROPE.
Colored Connecticut Chap Collared Consid
cradle Cool Cash.

MIDDLETowN, Conn, Feb. pa col
ored man representing himself as Pro-
fessor G. III. Mcdowell, OF Onslow Liter
ary Institute, Swansboro, n. c., has been
arrested as swindler.
He had collected small sums from a
number of citizens, but fraudulently
headed the list with Mayor Briggs sub
scription OF s25. This led TO his detec-
ton.
His books showed large subscriptions
in Boston, Lowell, Worcester and other
cities. He had many credentials and tes-
timonials.
Mcdowell was allowed to depart on
condition that he should leave town i'm
mediately. Mayor Briggs refused 10 ap-
pear against him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Russia Sends an Analogy.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-The government of
Russia has officially expressed its regret
for the expulsion OF Capt. Younghusband
and Lieut.. Davidson from the Pamirs by
Russian officers. This ends an incident
that at one time threatened TO result in
serious consequences. England claimed
TINT the Russians were themselves tres
passers in the territory from which
Younghusband and Davidson were ex-
peiied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
CENsURE FOR CRIMINALS.
Newspapers Dissatisfied With Leniency of
the Russian Authorities.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 26.-After a
stormy discussion the municipal authori-
ties merely censured the two members Of
the famine relief committee accused Of
being implicated in the purchase OF
adulterated -four which was intended for
distribution among the famine sufferers.
The newspapers denounce the indul-
gence shown the accused, and claim that
the two men should be tried by the pub
lie courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Bulgarian Minister stabbed.

CoSsTANrrNoPLE, Feb. 26.-Dr. vulco-
bitch, the Bulgarian agent at Constanti-
nople, was about to enter his hotel when
an unknown man sprung from behind a
tree and stabbed him in the left side.
Fortunately the assassin did not infiict n
mortal wound, and his intended victim Is
progressing toward recovery. The motive
Is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
The Probable French Ministry

PARIS, Feb. 2o.-The latest report is that
M. Bourgeois has undertaken TO organize
O ministry and that II will probably be
made up with NJ. Bourgeois as president
OF the council and minister OF the inte-
rior; NJ. DeFreycinet minister OF war; NJ.
Ribot minister OF foreign affairs; NJ.
Brisson minister OF public worship; NJ.
Burdeau minister OF finance; NJ. Ricard
minister OF commerce and NJ. Raynal
minister OF marine,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
German soldiers Killed and Injured

BERLIS, Feb. 2e.--Near Molhroxsa pas
senger train ran into the rear Of train
conveying soldiers. A number OF car
riages were smashed. Three bodies Of
soldiers have been taken from the wreck.
and ten soldiers more or less injured have
boen rescued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Arrested AS DynamIters.

LISBON, Feb. 26.-Three Spaniards en-
ployed on the harbor works have been
arrested on suspicion OF having caused
the recent explosion near the Spanish
consulate. Three dynamite bombs were
found at their lodging.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
SOUTH KINGSTON.

At the recent Democratic caucus held no
the town house i'm Wakefield DR. H.
Southwick, Jr. was appointed chairman
aud j. &. Davis, secretary. Messrs. John
g. Perry, James A. Rose, d. h. South.
wick, Jr. and James &. Davis were unanl-
mously appointed as delegates to the De
mocratic state Convention to ue holden AT
Providence, March =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
Cant. Harden Nickcrson.

Capt Harden Nickerson, who died in
this city recently. was one of the best
known captains entering this port. He
large schooner, Earl r. Maion He was
u aud has followed the eoesting trade
fifty years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
The participants and the points they
made are uiyen below:
Mr.. Northwood.

The third and deciding match with the
Westerly team has been set for Tuesday,
March LIST. The teams will be made up as
in the last two matches. After the con
test "a collation. will be served. Mr.. Child
4 ~ A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26
pequot's Fair.

Grand fair by the Pequot Social and Athletic Club
in Woods Hall. Music by Greenes Orchestra.
Dancing every evening. Prize waltz every Tuesday
and Thursday evening. Admission 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-26

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07
,r,,, o,ropv NEW YORK STATE.

Buffalo April Ga dispatch from Ocean says LaS'
night a tornado swept through East oeah causing io'
- m, and destruction Of property. The storm came
yr,,bout warning. and the people injured ana killed
vcr, At home when It came upon them. East oieah
* ono milo from the city, and news Of the acaueht WAS
not received until today. Fifteen bu'ulhs' were
wrecked including the Temperance Nberacie ana the
Methodist Church Mrs. otto Sch:lcr WIS hlicd by
h,r dwelling collap,lng. and two OF her children Were
,u,nred. \ man named Mccarthy was seriously, ana
seycrn p.rons were slightly, injured. Tie loss VIII
amount to $4,000
W,toriown y y. April 6.The streams OF Northern
vcvryorl, are swollen 10 overlooking, but - far the
damage has been comparatively slight. The "or't
orect. I'm this vicinity came last night, when ne"
ron bridge M Black River was swept away Inc
.,rnr,,eld Ironwoh, 10 the loser a, the bridge hau
mn, hccn accepted Part Of the WateIto"h h"c'r.c
LIGHT Companys 1umc was carried away ''l "e""
and a s,,y mill fumc at Fcts MIL was similarly uaii,
'r, Immense quantities OF pulp timber Whioh WI
ling Goated to the mills along Black hNeF U n ovn
swept past their DESTINATION anu eo''o u - 49,"
out into Lake ontario
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-07

the "Trans portaion to Washington Commt'ee' ma
assured the Citizens Executive Conmo'ee 'Na' a
one fare lowest frstclass limited rate for the round
trim will generally be given to members OF the Grand
ARMY OF the Republic and others attending the encamp
ment. and that the same arrangement In regard 10
extension OF tickets will be adopted as on otnef
similar occasions The regular limit OF the tickets
will be twenty-five thirty days, but by nepos'uns
the return portion with the Joint agency representing
the initial lines out OF Washington the INN. may %
t,rtbor extended for thirty days. The ticket must
ho IN nossesson OF the Joint agency until such lime
rs the original purchaser desires to return ana VII
he good for a continuous trip only Inc in ,i
lines ont OF Washington and the transportation nhes
Generally throughout the country, are disposed 10 %
bera and do all that can be cs,s
.ct,on taken by lines represented In the Central
Trnfc ASSOCIATION territory would indicate that the
than one firstclass limited fare.