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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
THAT FINLAND LETTER.
The Thomas Rome Estate sold in 1880
Probably the One Referred To.

The Thomas Rome Estate sold in 1880
Probably the One Referred To.
The letter received by Mayor Potter
from Finland yesterday, stating that
Capt. Jacob Kerwan acting for Henrick
J. Honkola, intends to claim the property
spld by the city Of Providence Sept. 2s.
1850, for $40. 500 Is interesting. because of
It's apparent good faith and because the
records OF the city seem TO show that
there Is such claim and good one.
The letter states that Thomas Ruona,
or Ronner. married Annie Williams, an
English woman. May 10, 1867, and that
both died later leaving no heirs. The re-
cords of estates at the City Hall give the
marriage of Thomas Rome and Amy Will
Jams on May TO- 1897. The date of the
marriage Identifies both parties.
Thomas Rome, as he was known in
Providence. died about March %. 1889.
and his property became the property of
his widow till she died Nov. Q, 1907. The
records show that no heirs were dis
covered, and so the city Of Providence
took possession of the property, which
was situated on the northern side of
known as Muddy Dock.
This property was later occupied by n
building which the city purchased and
on Sept. 2s, 1880 this property was sold to
Henry Hidden, the land bringing sl6,-
las A and the building 1862. 81. This is
the property at the corner of Weybosset
snd Dorrance streets the lower floor OF
which is occupied by j. a. Foster & Co.
If the claim that Henrik Johansonn
ionkola is the nearest heir is proved the
ity will probably be obliged TO part with
,he SO, las A, tire price which the land
brought in 1880. The money received
from the sale of the building belongs to
the city, as the city had previously
bought it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
BRISTOL.

Notwithstanding the rain large mum.
Der of members of the Democratic Club
assembled at their headquarters on Tues
day evening, preparatory to going to
Warren TO participate in the demonstra-
tion. About thirty of the club were
mounted and made fine appearance and
about 100 were in line carrying torches.
under the command of Col. Mark A. De-
Wolf Bradford. It was very pretty line.
and one very noticeable feature of the
line was about thirty uniforms used in
1875 of Zuave costumes under the same
commander, Col Bradford.
Mr.. Edward Anthony, who liv,s upon
Metacomet avenue. reports seeing small
sloop yacht cspsize in Mount Hope Bay,
opposite his residence on Tuesday there
being three on board Two were rescued
and one was drowned. AS yet no further
particulars have been received
An official visitation of the Grand Mas
ter and his board OF grand officers took
place on Tuesday evening to the United
Brothers Lodge No. 10. The Amity
Lodge No. Of Warren was present, and
many distinguished brothers from vari-
ous parts of the State. After the busi-
ness of the meeting was completed "a fine
collation. was served.
A very pretty wedding took place this
morning in Trinity Church, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. n. r. Collins to
Miss Anna r. Downs of Centreville,
Maryland. The services were conducted
by the rector of ST. Michael's Church,
kev. Mr.. Locke. The bride was given
away by her uncle, Villa n Williams.
Master Ralph Kinder presided At the
organ.
a grand demonstration will take place
here tonight of the unterrifled Democ-
racy. A grand illumination aud a re-
ception of the Warren Democratic Club
Is To take part in the exercises. After
the parade a grand spread will be served
by Caterer Charles Bckford.
Watchemok fire company visited the
Hydraulian Fire Company fair on Tues
day evening aud returned home at mid
night by special train.
The funeral of Mrs James Il. Freeborn
was solemnize1 this morning from her
late residence on High street. The re-
mains were laid at rest In Juniper Hill
Cemetery.
Several schooners are at an chor In the
bay waiting an opportunity bound west.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16

James Dunnigan Killed by Falling Down
Stairs

James Dunnigan Killed by Falling Down
Stairs.
James Dunnigan, laborer, died at the
Rhode Island Hospital this morning OF
injnries sustained in n fall down stairs.
Dunnigan. who is about 30 years of age,
lived with his mother at 40 Cedar street.
He was unmarried and was employed on
contract work.
AT s O'Clock last evening he started to
leave the house. He was gone consider
able length of time but as his movements
were rather uncertain the family enter
tanned no fears a. TO his safety. He did
not return during the night and early
this morning search was instituted
throughout his usual haunts in that
vicinity but without avail.
Soon after 3 o'clock Dunnigan's sister
Margaret chanced to 90 iuJo the cellar
and stumbled over something lying at
the foot of the stone steps leading To the
cellar. She called for assistance and her
mother hastened TO the cellar. Between
them they managed TO turn the body
over aud discovered to their horror that
1t was that OF the missing man. The
back Of the skull was badly crushed and
a considerable quantity OF blood had been
lost
notified and found the man to be uncon-
scous. He was removed TO the hospital.
where an examination was made, reveal
ing the fact that the skull was fractured
and badly crushed. Although every eff
fort was made to save Dunnigan's life he
sank rapidly and half an hour later died.
The medical examiner decided that
Dunnigan died from fracture of the
skull caused by falling down the stone
steps. The body was given To an under
taker who will prepare 1t for burial.
Dunnigan, it is said is moderate
drinker and imbioed several times yes
terday. When he went out last night it
is supposed that in attempting TO pass
around the corner of the house he slipped
and fell down the steps striking his head
as he fell. His relatives state that he
was apparently sober when last seen and
entertain no fears OF foul play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
THE STATE OFFICERS.
Ballots to be Counted Tomorrow at the
state House.

Ballots to be Counted Tomorrow at the
state House.
Gov. Brown returned yesterday from
his trip to Maine and reports very
pleasant stay.
Tue governor. Secretary of State Utter
and Attorney General Burbank Will com
mence To count the ballots cast in the
election for presidential electors and for
the constitutional amendment, at $40
tomorrow morning at the state house.
Adjutant General Dyer intends, as
early in the spring as the condition of
the roads viii permit, 70 arrange Tor "A
relay race from Providence to Boston
aud return. The messages will be car
ried from the adjutant general OF Rhode
Island TO tue adjutant general of Massa-
chusetts and return. The adjutant gem
eral was very much pleased with the re-
suits of the runs last Saturday, and is
heartily in favor OF the org nizltion OF a
bicycle corps IN the Rhode Island
militia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
Odd Fellows.

Manufacturers Lodge of Old Fellows
initiated two candidates last night. Next
Tuesday evening they will have "A vista
tion from the grand officers OF the Grand
Lodge, the grand representatives and the
grand officers, aud will work the second
degree. The lodge will also nominate of
fcers for the ensuing year,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
THE SCALE OF WAGES.
what Is Said of tn. expected Increase
In Rhode Island.

In Rhode Island.
The new adjustment of the scale of
wages paid TO mill operatives in Rhode
Island is causing great satisfaction
among the workmen interested, and, al
though the conditions of the scale have
not yet beeH definitely announced, it will
undoubtedly be "a material increase over
the Old system. The alteration in the
scale is attributed TO the great change in
labor, and 10 political Specification is in.
volved. The scale is TO 20 into effect
Dec , Robert Knight aud Col. William
God lard both said to-day that the exact
raIIo of increase could not yet be stated,
but their employees have received notice
of IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
THE SUPREME COURT.
An Important Suit Heard-Divorce Cases
Come saturday.

An Important SUIT Heard-Divorce Cases
Come on saturday.
This morning before Judge Stiness the
case OF the Mechanics and Merchants
Savings Banks against Samuel A. Irons,
administrator on the estate of Truman
Blanchard, and Clara o. Morse, WAS
heard. The question in this case is
whether or not Mr.. Blanchard during his
lifetime gave TO Clara q. Morse certain
deposits in these two banks, aggregating
something over 5000.
Mr.. Irons, the administrators, claims
that he did not make such gift. and
Clara o. Morse claims he did; and the
two banks asked the court to decide the
question. Cooke & Angel appeared for
Mr.. Irons, and Page q Owen for Clara o.
Morse.
The divorce docket will be in order
next Saturday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16

BROOKLYN, n. ", Nov. 16.-Eight cases
OF small pox were discovered in two
houses on one block in this city yester-
dav. The sufferers were removed to the
pest house and the houses were disinfect-
ed and fumigated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
Lamp Exploded aud Mrs. Mary Bren-
nan Lost Her Life.

NoRwALK, Conn, Nov. 6-This morn
ing at about $3.50, "A lamp exploded in the
residence of Mrs. Mary Brennan, of "A
Smith street.
1t seems that the lamp was on the
stand near tte bed and without any warn
ing IL exploded. The oil flew all over the
bed and the clothes of the sleeping wo.
-inrtt. Her clothes took fire, aud in sec
ond the whole bed was in flames Her
screams aroused gentleman who WAS
sleeping down stairs aud he ran out to
give an alarm. Before he could summon
help, the poor woman was burned TO
death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16

The southeast storm Of last night made
a very high tide. which flooded the cellar
Of the Hotel Dorrance. The water was
about ten inches deep IN the boiler room
and the fires were put out
Storm doors were put on the Narragan-
sstt to- dag.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
INDUSTRIES.
How They Have Been Affected by the Re.
cent Election.


cent Election.
BRIDGEPORT, Nov. 10. Among the sew
eral industries in this city whose exist
ence is due solely to the Mckinley tariff
law is the plush factory of Sir Titus Salt,
Sous q Co. That law raised the duty on
plush so that the English firm could not
compete with American producers and so
they established factory in this CITY,
The pay roll of the factory amounted TO
between $500 and $4,000 per week when
cded to reduce the working force of the
factory one-half.
White Goods and silk Mills.
HoRNELLsvILLE, Nov. l6-The white
goods factory here. which employs be-
tween seventy-five and 100 hands, during
the last few days has received letters and
kilograms from business houses all over
the country canceling orders given before
election. Theproprietor says that il mat
ters continue In this way he will be com
pelled TO close the factory.
Another institution that has felt the
election Is the Rockland silk mills. The
proprietor was having built a large new
factory. 80 much mas his business suf-
Tered since election that he has had all
work on the factory stopped
Orders for woolens Cancelled.
ROCKVILLE, Conn, Nov. l6.-Notices
have been received by number of large
woolen manufacturing companies in this
CITY TO cancel orders for goods for large
amounts on account OF the recent cleo
tion. One company which was planning
TO build new mill has abandoned the
project.
Lost 100000 Contract.
BIDDEFoBD, Me-, Nov. 16-Agent James
n. McMulleu OF the Saco Water Power
Machine shop is authority for the state
ment that the company has lost a
s2Oo0OO job by reason of Cleveland's
election.
A Rolling Mill's Decreased output.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 16. The employees of
j. Painter a. Sons rolling mill have been
put on single turn Instead OF three turns,
as mas been the custom for many years.
Tin Plato Mill Abandoned.
CoNNoNsBURG. Pa. Nov lG-rhe iron
ana steel manufacturing company OF this
place, which had beef making arrange
ments 20 start In connection with their
mill tho manufacture of -tir-pirtr anu
had ordered the machinery for the same.
has abandoned the project and counter
mandei the order for tue machinery on
account OF the result OF the election.
stop Put to Phosphorus works.
MOUNT HOLLY, ". j., Nov. 16.-Yester-
day was the time set for the erection Of
$40 600 addition To the large phosphorus
works ut Centerton. The uncertainty OF
the tarih has caused an abandonment OF
the addition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
VIII Return About Dec. 4

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 1s.-Pstrick Egan,
minister TO Chilli, arrived here yesterday
and was rendered a public reception. He
yill return to Chilli about December l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16

Temperance Cadets aud the Washington
Council Order OF American Mechanics.
The evening was successful socially and
financially. Many useful articles were
purchas d and drawn by lot. There will
be no special visitors this evening.
General Notes.
High street at Troy street suddenly
sank last evening leaving the surface of
the road full OF deep and wide holes 1t
happened where the Troy street sewer
had been connected into the one In High
street. Perhaps the settling of the loose
earth was due to the heavy rain. Some
people said the cause was leak in the
water pipe.
The Washington Council, American
Mechanics. will hold their first annual
ball on Thanksgiving Eve, in Odd Eel.
lows Hall.
The English people of Thornton are ar
ranging to hold masquerade ball on
Thanksgiving Eve.
The British American Club had to post
pone their meeting Tuesday evening A
misunderstanding about the use of the
hail was the cause. Another party had it.
New Electric Light Plant.
A new electric lighting plant is being
formed by Philadelphia capitalists, whose
plans are TO place plant in Johnston
and bid for contract for lighting that
town. Mr.. John Meadowcroft is acting
with them. 1t is said the company has
now subscribed stock of 10000, and
soon subscription books will be opened
so that local capitalists may become in
terested.
The company agrees to furnish more
street lamps, giving better light for
less money, than Johnston is now pay
ing. The town now pays IS cents for
each light. which is more than Providence
nnN fnH ha Nlt..e 80.
TO the town is about $4,000 a year. The
company agrees to file "a bond with the
town, should their bids be accepted, as a
forfeit for non-fulfilment OF contract.
The company also states that il will
furnish incandescent light at the rate
now charged for gas.
The representatives of the company are
to-day consulting the Secretary of State
as TO methods of securing "a charter.
The company will probably be ready to
make proposition TO the council by
January, but il their bid is accepted the
plant can be ready by the fall 1898
Papers are already in circulation f" hich
have already been sigued by business
men who agree to subscribe for certain
number of lights for their places of busl-
ness. One business man has agreed TO
take $1,000 Of stock should the company
meet with encouragement
1t is said the company has secured the
option of the brick building, opposite the
Union mill on Hartford street, for a
power station.
In the Eighth District Court this morn
ing the bonds OF George Hammond, under
arrest for an assault on Daniel Connolly.
were increased from 500 to $500 aud his
trial was postponed until Dec z. Con
molly is in bed with a jaw fractured in
three places, and other injuries moro SER
ious than were at hrst supposed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.


The members OF Excelsior Lodge L. O.
G. T.. No. 12. will hold their regular
weekly meeting in O'Donnell's hall this
evening.
gansett Tribe. No. o, ]. o. II. NJ. rendered
n reception to the members Of the tribe
at his residence on Prospect hill last
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
HOPE.

Ihe members of the Hope cornet band
will visit Washington this evening to
take AN active part in the celebration
The heavy rain of yesterday and last
evening was gladly welcomed aud there
is six and a half feet more of water in the
reservoirs to-day than there was yester-
day morning.
ID. p. Potter, who has been dangerously
i'll for the past two months is no better,
and his recovery is considered doubtful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
Following EnterpriSing
DEALERS.


Linn, gas Eddy st.
II. Tierney, Post Office.
Corner Cigar Store, Westminster &
porrance SITS.
Young, Butler Exchange.
W. +. Baldwin, junction of Broad
ID Friendship SITS.
Mrs. Schwartz, SO Broad st.
A. M. Hussey, 65I Broad st.
ID. Cory. Broad st
K. l.. Barrows, Cor. of Broad and
Plenty SITS
Carpenter, 3I7 Broad st.
]. Crosby, 36S Broad st.
5. ]. Paine, 564 Broad st.
Westcott, IL High st.
Hadfeld, 500 High st.
A. r. Gardiner, I67 High 1t.
Hawkins. so7 High st.
Oxley, IS0 High st.
Hammond. 244 High st.
Blackburn, aga High St
Clayton, 3S7 High st.
Reilly, 4I3 High st.
Waterman. Dodge and Highsta
M. c. Smith, I46 Prairie ave.
Salisbury. Point and Prairie ave.
McSparron, So Abornst.
Ayers, 43 Aborn ST.
Richard Bros, 68 Aborn st
Darrigan, a2o Atwells ave.
Quinn, Dean ST. and Atwells ave.
Rice, Dean st. and Atwells ave.
Sterrett, 4S3 Eddy st.
Schofeld. 1000 Eddy st.
J. Mcleod, 10 Pekin st.
I. McKenna, Academy ave.
E. /. Burr, 3o7 Broad st.
Matthew Gormley, Manton ave.
]. II. Barry, Cranston.
O'Rourke, o27 Eddy st.
Bartlett, I26 Cranston st.
Sphinx, 100 Cranston ST.
Luther, 486 Cranston st
Marjoram, 269 Cranston st.
Wall & Hanson, 22o Cranston s.
Langley, 329 Cranston st.
Polk. Bridgham and Cranston st.
Waterman Cranston barn
VIM. Wall Cranston III. c. barn.
Rowland, Cranston H. G. barn.
Farnum, 10 Orm st
Meriwether, Orms & Douglas ave.
Putnam, ITO Orms st.
Whiteside, Black and Orms sts.
Ioslin, ais Greenwich st
Hoei. SO Greenwich ST. sa
Richardson, SO Greenwich st.
Farr, aro Greenwichs
O'Donnell, Public and Plain sts.
Jillson, Richmond & Friendship st.
Mrs. Gum, 100 Richmond st.
Mulvey. Richmond and Elm stS
Bannon Randall square.
Nolan, Randall square.
Collamore. Randall square.
Bartlett West River & Charles Sta
Higgins, 248 South Main 81.
Lowell Crawford & South Main St
Mrs. Trainor, ISa Wickenden st.
Salisbury, Is7 Wickenden st.
Mcpherson, aS7 Wickenden st.
Ward, 7I2 North Main st.
Morris, I46 North Main st.
Wood. 273 North Main St
Whitehouse, Potters ave.
Coombs, Potters ave.
Mulligan, "a Jackson st.
Campbell, 43 Jackson st.
Sabre. 7o Camp st
A. L. Giles, Larch and Camp sta
Aldrich, 4 Gladstone ave.
Wheldon, 4aS Smith st.
]. T. Foyer. Academy ave.
Coombs, Amy ST.
Smith, oa Amy st.
Harris, A Charles Sc.
Ryan, I7o Putnam st.
Seward, Paw't II. c. barn.
F. Searle, Manton ave. II. c. barn
II. Smith, South Prov. II. c. barA
w. r. Swan, Olneyville II. c. barn.
Hathaway, b. ave. II. G. barn.
b. Sweet, Mt. Pleasant III. c. ban-
w. +. Beane, Johnston.
Daniel Brown, Thornton.
Murphy, depot, city.
Billings, SO Broadway.
McGuirl, Washington st.
Wilcox, Dudley st.
Peterson, Chestnut st.
Langley, 900 Willard ave
+. Wilson, Junction Of Doyle ave
c. A. Butman, Thurbers ave.
Chaffee, 50 Vinton ST.
Berry Bros, Marshall 81
Cole, 10 Chester ave.
Carpenter, East Providence
II. Rooney, East Providence.
Scribner, "A Plain st. at
T.. Zuleper, I6s Veaxie St. WAn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
a Tin Plato Mil Abandoned.
stop Put to Phosphorus works.

MOUNT HOLLY, n. j., Nov. 16.-Yester-
day was the time set for the erection Of n
$40, coo addition To the large phosphorus
works ut Centerton. The uncertainty Of
the tarih has caused an abandonment OF
the addition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
OlNEYvlllE.
The Firemcn's Fair.

The fair of the Rough and Ready Fire
Company was more largely attended last
evening than on the opening night. There
were present the Pawtuxet Fire Company
and the Ladies' Auxiliary, the Olneyville
Temperance Cadets aud the Washington
Council Order OF American Mechanics.
The evening was successful socially and
financially. Many useful articles were
purchas d and drawn by lot. There will
be no special visitors this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
WASHINGTON.

Tonight the inhabitants Of this usually
quiet village will turn out in large mum
bers and an election bet will be paid
Lewis Whitman, a prominent livery
teau, prominent member OF Narragau l.
sett Tribe No. ., /. q. X. NJ, through the
principal streets of the village To the
kuotty Oak meeting house aud both per-
sons will be accompanied by the Union
Cornet band of Quidnick. John Powers.
leader.
try will also be given through Anthony.
Quidnck and Jericho and cannons will
be fired in honor OF Cleveland's s eec ion.
Mrs, Henry G.. Whipple has returned
from visiting friends ia Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
Orders for wooIens cancelled.
Lost a 1900. 600 Contract.

BIDDEFoBD, Me-, Nov. 16.-Agent James
II. McMuleu of the Saco Water Power
Machine shop is authority for the state
ment that the company has lost a
s2o,OOO job by reason of Cleveland's
election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16

PIrrsBURG. Nov. l6. The employees of
j. Painter a. Sons rolling mill have been
put on single turn Instead Of three turns,
as has been the custom for many years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
RIVER POINT.

The opening OF the new Mcmahon hotel,
which is the finest building in the Paw
tuxet valley. will occur tomorrow even
ing andis expected 20 be one OF the lead
ing social events OF the season.
Three hundred ana fifty invitations
have been issued and the services of the
Natick American Band have been secured
for the occasion.
Court Warwick. Order Of Foresters.
will hold meeting In its hall in Pixies
block tomorrow evening.
h. G. Buckley ana family of Augusta,
Maine have been sojourning in this vii
lage during the past week.
The Flanagan building. situated oppo-
site the CLYDE Hotel and within a few
feet OF the suspension bridge, is being
removed from its present foundation by
Contractor Pool and a new and hand
some structure will be erected upon the
former site by j. Flanagan 6 Co.
The Clyde Print Works shut down last
evening until Thursday morning out of
respect to the memory OF Edward Greene
the senior member OF the firm. Mr..
Greene was well known by "A large circle
OF friends In the Pawtuxet Valley, aud
many of the flags upon the various pub.
lie buildings are at half mast to-day.
Two new members have been added &c
the Pawtuxet Valley Wheelmen, and q
fine collation. was serve1 in the club
rooms last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
Money to Loan

On first mortgage improved real estate in
Rhode Island. Address TREASURER, =. o.
Box l277. No brokerage or commission ex-
pected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-16
PHENlx.

There will be special meeting OF Ac
tive Hose Company this evening, to take
action upon attending the fair of the
Rough aud Ready Hose Company OF
Johnston
The annual work of registering the
voters Of the town has been com menced
and every person should avail themsel yes
Of the opportunity OF registering as soon
as possible.
Mrs. William III. Thornton OF Provi
dence. has been visiting Mrs. Robert
Caswell.