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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
MAYOR HONEY is QUEER.
A Very Odd Civil Service Reformer
He Is Indeed.
A sNuB FOR CHIEF CoNGDON.
lie Hadn't Been Informed OF Messrs.
Dunbar and Oxx's Dismissal What
Folks Think About It--Minor Newport
Notes-Another Removal.

NEWPORT, Feb. Is. - Mayor Honey's
queer method of doing business was again
practically illustrated on Saturday last
when Police Officers Dunbar and ok re-
ported to Chief of Police Conedon that in
accordance with notice of dismissal from
the force by Mayor Honey they laid down
their clubs and badges
Mr.. Congdon said he had not been noti-
fled of the fact in any way by the mayor
and could only suppose it was all right;
and as long as they had been so dismissed
he was powerless in the matter The
affair has caused very considerable discus
sion, and many citizens look upon il as "a
deliberate insult to Chief Congdon and a
usurpation of power by Mr.. Honey, the
like of which had never before been at
tempted by any of his predecessors.
In his communication to the officers
Honey says they are removed to increase
the efficiency of the service, yet IL is adj
mitted by all classes of citizens of every
shade of political belief that two more
faithful, honest or conscientious officers
cannot be found on the force. Dunbar,s
record, according to the police books,
show he has done most excellent work In
capturing criminals 'in the act" for saw
ing life, fearlessness in the execution of
duty under dangerous circumstances, than
any three men put together on the force.
Both he and OK are strong, robust men
of tested courage, strictly temperate and
of excellent character. How the discharge
of such men as these can increase the
efficiency of the force" is great puzzle
and is only solved by repeating the Ian
guage of the governor of New York,
Rats ~ and this expressive word has
often been heard here lately on Mayor
Honey's forcible Interpretation OF civil
service reform.
Notes.
A local branch has been started here of
the National Building and Loan Associa-
tion of New York.
The Hon. ID. f.. and Mrs. Young have
returned from Brunswick, Me.
In the interests of civil service reform,
Il. f. Lake has been discharged from the
highway department after many years Of
faithful service.
The news that the Hon. George Peabody
Wetmore declines TO run for United States
Senator, is received here with much genu-
inc regret, relieved with increased respect
for his allegiance to the Republican party
in his known desire not TO cause any di-
vision in its ranks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
VALUABLE NEGATIVES BURNED.
Only Existing Pictures of Historic Ben
~ nington Destroyed by Fire.

Only Existing Pictures of Historic Ben
N ~ nington Destroyed by Fire.
BENNINGTON, VT, Feb. 15.-About z
o'clock yesterday morning, fire broke out
in two wooden buildings on North street,
occupied by M. e. Watson, photographer,
the National Express office and c. M.
Lambert, marble dealer. When discov-
cred the flames were coming out of par
tition between Watson's operating rooms
and Lambert's premises.
Watson loses everything and is not in
sured Among the valuable negatives
that he lost was the negative of the only
existing pictures of the Catamount Tav-
ern and other historic buildings long
since destroyed, and a view of Benning-
ton taken from the capstone of the bat
tie monument. Mr.. Watson was asleep
in his rooms, and narrowly escaped with
his life.
The express company's loss is slight,
but a quantity of finished carved work In
Iambert's place was destroyed. The
buildings, which were partially burned,
were owned by William Il. Hawks, and
were insured.
Yesterday a search was made for fire
but none could be found, and its origin
must have been heated chimney which
was probably smouldering nearly "a
hours.
Atone time the Banner printing Office
and q large area of business property was
endangered.
The total loss to buildings and their
contents was $500. The burned Laild-
irgs will be rebuilt at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Here It L..

from "" Nfuppt bhScffU.
Mayor Pond OF Woonsocket has written
n letter declining 90 stand ms a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of this State Doubtless his honor
wishes 10 prevent "a recurrence Of the slight
TO which he has been subjected every time
that be has placed himself in the hands Of
his friends heretofore for this position.
Both he and they have devoted their en-
ergies 10 securing, with the approval OF
the party leaders. careful canvass and u
strong backing Of voters, only at the last
moment 90 have the State convention
stampeded for some other. This Is scarce
ly the sort of treatment Tint n nHu of Mr..
Ponds worth and political achievements
should receive, and h is not surprising
that he refuses TO bc made the vote
catcher for his party. "a he has invariably
on the occasions cited thrown the weight
OF his personal effort, influence aud fol-
lowing in favor of the conventions choice
at the eleventh hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Our Men of Color.

The second social of Burnside Club of
the First Separate company, X. /. NJ,
will be held in Armory Hall on the 22d
inst. A watch will be given To the best
lady waltzer ond u silk umbrella TO the
most graceful person in the grand march.
The old reliable veterans of the Steam
boat Club will inaugurate the first of
their leap year fancy dress socials in Ives
Post Half Feb I'D. Delegations from the
various steamboat lines are expected. A
prize will be given TO the most fancily
dressed lady.
The ii. : Clubs cake walk takes place
on the 10Th in q. a. X. Hall, Weybosset
street.
Col. James a. Barton Camp, Sons OF
Veterans, have social on the 10th inst.
In their hall.
The Rev, w. II. Miles of New Haven,
who is well known In this city, where for
n time he was pastor of Bethel A. NJ. Il.
Church, Meeting street, is In trouble with
the brethren of his church concerning his
salary, which has been withheld.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Chicago Mans Sample OF Morphine Used
by Helen Potts.


NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Lawyer w. Thay-
er Jerome received a letter from "Carl
Peterson" the mysterious young man In
Chicago, who, according to his state
ments to a Chicago reporter can give
testimony which may save Carlyle W..
Harris from the death chair.
The young mans right name, IL appears
from the letter, is not Peterson at all, but
Carl Haaman.
When Mr.. Jerome opened the letter, a
neatly folded paper package dropped out,
which contained white crystalline pow
der. In this letter Haaman explained to
Mr.. jerome that this is "A sample OF sui
phate of morphine from the very bottle
from which he alleges Helen Potts helped
herself, saying that she wanted TO use the
drug for her complexion.
Haaman does not explain how il was
that he kept the morphine so long, and
Mr.. Jerome acknowledged with a smile
that il might be hard work to identify
Haaman's sample. The powder in the
package looks like morphine, but an an
alysis will be necessary TO make certain
what Ii is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

safer Than ON Land.
A pet project OF Wizard Edison is that
of telegraphy at sea. And he would seem
to be on the verge of realization. This in
vention consists of the application and
adaptation OF the principles of induction
the sensitiveness of one electric current
to another-to the transmitting OF mes
sages from one vessel to another on the
high seas. Telegraphing from moving
trains has already solved the question OF
induction, and Mr.. Edison conceived the
idea OF applying the same principle to the
telegraphing from one ship to another at
sea. Thirty miles is the limit to the dis
tance of connection, but thirty miles In q
few years will reach 5000.
The specifications for this wonderful
and needed invention have been filed in
the patent office, and the Wizard tells the
story after the following fashion,:
81 have discovered that IL sufficient
elevation be obtained to overcome cur
vature Of the earth's surface and to reduce
to the minimum the earth's absorption,
electric telegraphing or signaling between
distant points can be carried on by in
duction without the use OF wires connect
ing such distant points.
This discovery is especially applicable
to telegraphing across bodies of water,
thus avoiding the use Of submarine cables
or for communicating between vessels at
sea and points on land, but ii is also APP
plicable to electric communication be-
tween distant points on land, it being
necessary, however, on land, with the ex-
ception OF communication over open
prairie, to increase the elevation in order
to reduce to the minimum the induction
absorbing effect OF houses, trees and ele-
vations in the land itself.
"At sea, from an elevation of 100 feet I
can communicate electrically great dis
tance, and, since this elevation or one
sufficiently high can be had by utilizing
the masts Of ships, signals can be sent
and received between ships separated
a considerable distance, and by repeating
the signals from ship to ship communica-
tion can be established between points
any distance apart or across the largest
sea and even oceans. The collision of
ships in fogs can be prevented by this
character OF signaling, by the use of
which also the safety of a ship in ap-
preaching a dangero ous coast in foggy
weather can be assured"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Manchester Physician Dead.

). MANCHESTER, N. H., Feb. 15.-Dr.
Leonard French died yesterday. He was
IA years OF age. He graduated from
Dartmouth in 1s43, and began the prac-
tice OF medicine at Bedford in 1916. He
was classmate of the late Col. John Ii.
Clarke and Hon. Harry Bingham of Lit
tleton. He had been one of the counsel
lors OF the Manchester Society, and a
member OF the New Hampshire Medical
Society. He leaves widow and two sons
--Dr. l.. Melville French of this city, and
DIR. Henry Minot French OF Concord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Carnerle Increase. nis Gift.

PITTsBURe, Pa, Feb. 15.-Mr. Andrew
Carnegie has just authorized an increase
OF his magnificent 81 l,OOo,O 900 library fund
by the addition of 100000.
II was his intention to donate the sum
named. provided granite was used in the
construction of the main building, but he
has since decided against that material
and has given the amount uncondition-
ally. This additional sum will be expend-
ed on interior and exterior embellish.
ments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Morse WIN Not Have to Fight.

3 BosToN, Feb. 15.-The Boston Journal
publishes today denial of the Herald's
article to the effect that ex-Gov. Ames in
tends to run for Congress next year
against Elijah A. Morse.
A Journal reporter interviewed ex-Gov.
Anaes, who, in the course of an interview,
said: "And rs to taking Mr.. Morse's
place / have never thought of it. He and
are good friends, and L believe l once
said to him il I ever wanted to go to Con-
gress he would be the first man l should
speak ~ about it. But have never done
ss.m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

SHARON, Mass, Feb. 15.-At the citi-
xens' caucus Saturday night, the follow
ing were put in nomination for the vari-
QUA town Offices Moderator, Sanford
Waters Billings; town clerk, Walter IL.
Delan; treasurer, Joel p. Hewins; select
men, assessors and overseers of the poor,
George III. Hixon, Benjamin f. Gaines.
6ilas A. Stone; school committee, Loring
A. Monk, Henry l.. Narann; constables,
q. Il. Curtis, w. Johnson, Jr.; James b.
Clapp. A public meeting viii be held
Wednesday evening next for the discus
sion of town affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Passing Highland Light.

HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, Feb. 15.-Yes-
terday there was brisk rapidly increas-
ing southeast wind, very threatening at
sunset. Passed north yesterday after
noon: schooners Henry sutton, King
Phillip, Carrie A. Lane; tug Triton, tow
ing barges Chenango, Canister and Tivoli.
Passed north at 8 p. M, steamers Allegha-
ny, Pottsville towing barge st. Nicholas !;
Lancaster towing barge Beechwood; VIII
Transport towing barge Shamoking; tug
Rather towing barge Atlas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
big Fire in a Mine.

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, Feb. 15.-The
Philadelphia and Reading Company's Lo-
Gust Gay colliery mine, with a capacity Of
one thousand tons day, was partially
destroyed by fre yesterday. The Are
originated in the hosting engine room,
which was destroyed. Six hundred
hands will be thrown out of employment
for month. The loss, including wages
will approach $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Hill Keeps People Guessing.

NEW YORK, Feb. Ex-senator Hill, in
stead of going to Washington as he had
announced was his intention, took the
early train last night for Albany. When
seen at his hotel here by a reporter the
Senator declined to be interviewed. SEN
ator Calvin s. Brice Yves in the city yes
terday, bnt SO far as the hotel people
knew, he did not call upon Senator Hill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
sTABBING AT BIDDEFoRD.

Ex-Policeman Searches for One Victim
But Finds Another.
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Feb. 15.-Patrick Gull
imam, ex-special police officer of Bidde-
lord, is under arrest on a charge of assault
with intent TO kill.
Cullinan had quarrel with compan-
ion in the Biddeford Opera House late
saturday night, and drew a knife, but his
companion escaped.
Later Cullinan made n search about
town for him, visiting a club room in
Hoopers block, where party was drink
ing. There he had words with Constable
Thomas Kelly, one of the club room men,
and he stabbed Kelly twice, in the back
and arm.
Kelly will probably recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

The alarm of fire from box2li last night
was for fire in storehouse at the No. y
section of the Elmwood sewer. The blaze
was discovered by William knight, an
employe in the Elmwood car barn. by
whom the alarm was given. The build
ing was a small one and was used by the
workmen as place to store tools. "A bar
rel of oil was in the building at the time
and was consumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

There were eleven large four-masters in
port this morning. This is an unusually
large number at one time and certainly
speaks well for the shipping trade Of
Providence at this season. There are
being btffft every year and IL looks rs II
this port IL resolving its full share of
businese from them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

YoNKERs, N. Y, Feb. 15.-James Wha-
lens farm house at Ardsley was burned
early yesterday morning. Whalen and
his wife jumped from the second story
window and neither received serious in
juries. Their son hung to the window
until rescued by his father Bridget Wha-
len, the farmor's sister, was burned to
death. Loss 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Funeral wilI Re Private.

New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 15.-The fun
eral of the late vice President Edward M.
Reed, OF the New York q New Haven
railroad, viii be strictly private. The in
terment will occur in Spring Grove Gem
etery, Hartford, on Tuesday. Rev. Storrs
O. Seymour, OF Hartford, and Rev. VIM
Il. Beardslcy, OF New Haven, will ofiiciate.
Lieutenant Govcxlor Samuel r.. Merwin
has charge Of all the arrangements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

fight the winner of the Lynch and Halli-
gan battle.
Felix vauquelin, the New Orleans
heavyweight, who was easily whipped by
Jake Kilrain, has been engaged to spar
with Fitzsimmons while the latter is
training FOR his fight with Maher. The
New Orleans man has Maher's build and
spars much the same way,
Patsey Sheppards benefit occurs at
Music Hall, Boston, tonight. John J..
Sullivan, one of Patsey's. firmest friends,
has sent check of 500 for seat in the
gallery 4. w. A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Bishop Brooks at Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. 15.-Bishop
Phillips Brooks held confirmation services
yesterday at Grace Episcopal Church in
this city. The rites of confirmation were
bestowed upon % people, the services be-
ing very impressive. In the evening the
Bishop delivered an address on confrma-
tion To q crowded church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

It's not too late tn enter FOR the
NEWS free trip to Europe contest.
The contestants aren't thoroughly
under way yet. by and by IL will be
harder TO be placed In the race.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
B. Il. Gladding 8 & Co.
OPENING
CHALLIES.

We take pleasure in an
nouncing that we have now
on sale the most complete
line of Imported Challies we
have ever shown,
This desireable fabric is be-
coming very popular for Sum
mer Dresses, many preferring
it to the Printed Pongee
Silks, which it closely resem-
bles. The cost is much less.
No one should fail to see
our display of these beautiful
goods in the exhibition room.
1t is indeed, as a customer ex-
presses it, a veritable flower
garden.
B. H. GLADDING 4 co.
241 and 245 Westminster St,
CORNER MATHEwsON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
su,c,de From proyidcncc.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15.-John King, a
carpenter who came here week ago from
Providence, II. l., in search of work, was
dead i'm his room yesterday at 9.33 Race
etreet, with the gas turned on full. AS
King had been sleeping in the room for
week, it is supposed he turned the gas on
with suicidal intent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Town Being Depopulated.

OTTUMwA, Iowa, Feb. 15.-There is great
distress in the mining town OF Mystic and
its depopulation is feared. The Iowa Cen
tral railroad, month ago. made rates to
ST. Paul, Minneapolis and other towns
result 10 miles are closed and six hundred
miners families are beginning to feel the
pangs of hunger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Three Police Court Cases

In the sixth district court this morning
-Lahn- -Beogowitch- pleaded guilty to n
charge of malicious mischief and was
fined sl5 and costs.
Thomas Foy, common drunkard. was
sentenced TO six months at the State
Workhouse.
William Walsh pleaded not guilty TO
the charge OF keeping n liquor nuisance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

C.. II. Freeman, the creates of living
draught players, will give an exhibition
of simultaneous play with thirty-six
Worcester players at the Worcester
Young Mems Cristian Association within
three weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
School Furniture Combine.

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-The United States
School Furniture Company has, Increased
its capital stock from s250ooo to q, 900.
Nearly all the leading school furniture
manufacturing concerns in the country
have sold out TO the company. President
r. A. Holbrook claims the company is not
Nv..s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
Chat About Checkers.

c. +. Parmenter. the Attleboro cham
pion, played all corners in the rooms of
the Providence Checker, Chess and Whist
Club Saturday and made creditable show
ing. The rooms were crowded. The
tournament closes on the 20th inst, and
players who have not completed their
games az will have their score cancelled.
The standing to date is follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

DO you want a Room or Tenement
Watch the columns of the "News," or. bet
ter stilI, insert 1O-cent advertisement,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

The triumph OF padercwsk was the talk of the
town. All the important papers emphasized by
their criticism and euogies the opinion OF the au.
dience on that memorable nrst night.-Musle and
Drama.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
FOR DR.. GARvIN.
Lots of Good Democrats want to See

The following petition is being circu-
lated in behalf of DIR. Lucius T. G. Gar
wins candidacy for U. 5. Senator:
We, undersigned citizens, favor the Hon.
Lucius +. c. Garvin for United States Sen
ator, and, in the event of his nomination
by the convention, will use our best en-
deayors to secure his election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
A CRACK HURDLER.
Harry II. Morrcii the Amateur Cham
pion OF America.

Harry II. Morrell, the youthful amateu:
athlete. has just reached his majority
stands 8 feet In height, and weighs In con-
dition ITO pounds,-a splendid specimen
of athletic humanity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
The Princess Frederick Karl is i'll with


You want Rubber Boots and Shoes OH the same
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Per cent saved by making your purchases at the
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

DO you want Room or n Tenement?
Witch the columns of the "Ncws." or, bet
Ger stkli, Insert n f0-cent advertisements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

The New Orleans clubs are figuring on n
match between Walter Campbell OF Phila-
delpbia and Billy Dacey Of New York.
Tommy Connect has been challenged bv
Kibblewhite, the great English amateur
runner. TO race from one TO four miles,
totakc place In England in the sPrins:
Harney of st. Louis is looking for n
fight with Johnny Griffin. but Jimmy
Carroll, who is manager for the Brockton
boxer. Is looking for bigger game than
Harvey.
Jimmy Larkins. the Jersey City feather
retire from the npr. and he has agreed 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-28
HoNoRABLY DISCHARGED,

Hon. T. NJ. Garyin Declared To BE lnno-
cent by Federal Authorities.
Mr.. I. M. Garvin, who it will be re-
membered, was arrested some weeks
ago as President of the West Virginia
Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
gotten up by ]. X. Elderkin, Of Toledo,
was honorably discharged by the United
States authorities, yesterday, much to
the qualification of his friends. Mr..
Garyin was an innocent party through
out, Elderkin being the man who was
really guilty OF wrong-dolng, he having
confessed in an affidavit that he impOs-
ed on Mr.. Garvin, that he got up the
bogus statement entirely without Mr..
Garvin's knowledge, and that he sent
out the policies without either Mr.. Gar
wins knowledge or consent. Elderkin
has not yet been served with the United
States warrant out for him, as he has
succeeded In keeping out OF the way.
District Attorney Sturgis and Mr..
Elliott, his assistant, have spent q good
deal OF time getting at the facts, and
when the matter came up before U. 5.
Commissioner Campbell, yesterday, the
officials united in completely exonera-
ting Mr.. Garvin, and in saying ID was
perfectly clear he had been imposed
upon by a stranger, and that he was
entirely free OF even suspicion OF
wrOng-doing.