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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-07-19
No Sunday Camp Meeting Tickets.

Everybody ask for Orchard Beach
Camp Meeting tickets (week days only
Price As cts. Portland to Old Orchard
and return only As cts.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-07-19

Ihe We0tfteT 101Uy
is likely to be
PORTLAND. July 10. 1892.
T<HE best of all
Il souvenirs of Port
land is that dainty
little book "By the Sea"
which we sell for S1.oo.
Filled with artistic half
tones of the choicest bits
of landscape hereabouts,
an appropriate line or two
of descriptive verse on the
opposite pages-nothing
could be better for a re-
membrance of a summer
in this vicinity, and your
collection will hardly be
complete without a copy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-07-19

Don't loose sight of the
fact that this is a place
for getting Umbrellas
and Mackintoshes and all
rainy-day goods.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
THE NEW ENGINE HOUSE.
Gratifying Reception to City On
cials.

Gratifying Reception to City ON
A grand reception vas given to the
members of the city government and the
high officials of the fire department. last
night. 1t was great day in the history
of Engine Company No. 9 From until
o O'Clock n reception was held. The OIL
cials were piloted through the new build
ing and all its mysteries were thoroughly
expounded. The cellar IS divided into
two oblong compartments in whicu are
the heating apparatus wagon room and
hose drying department. The front part
of the first floor is occupied by the en-
gine aud hose room. In the rear are the
stables.
The city officials announce themselves
as greatly pleased with every feature of
the new building. Among the guests
were: Fire marshall, Ira Winsor of the
Ninth Ward; Counclmen Lewis +. Da-
Wis of the Seventh, Speacer p, Read OF
the Eighth, representations of the joint
standing committee on fire department,
Alderman Frank f. Olney, CouncIlmen
Clinton ID. Sellew anu Philip Il. Durfee
of First Ward. Chief Steere of the de-
partment, Deputy Chief Hill, Superin-
lendeDt of Public Buildings Albert +.
Mansfield, Gel. Elisha Dyer, Assistant
Engineers James NJ. Baker and Leander
NJ. Walliug, John w. Morrow, clerk of
the department. Arthur ID. Sayward of
the hre alarm department, Capt. Lewis
A. Cutler, assistant foreman. Thomas j.
Colburn, hose.nan, George Il. Lawden,
David A Bigney. John Graham, William
j. Sumption, Williams II. Collins, Her
man II. Fisher, Manuel Burgess, Driver
j Ohm II. Carlin of the hose wagon, Driver
Thomas j. Morrissey OF the engine, en-
gineerman Merrill L. Hicks, aud others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

Who VIII Profit by the Proposed Bill to
Pension Firemen and Policemen.

Who VIII Profit by the Proposed 1911 ca
Pension Firemen and Policemen.
Should the pension bill for the veteran
and fund established the following
named fireme and policemen are stated
To become me mbers of it on the start :
The first is Capt. Fred III. Fields OF Hose
Company IL. who has been In the service
for forty-four years, nineteen being In
the company of which he is now mem
ber During his vacation last June,
Capt. Fields fell from a step-ladder in
his house and broke his ankle and has
not fully recovered.
Next comes Capt. Hiram ID. Butts OF
hose l3. who .7lne of the most popular
captains In the department. Last May
he was thrown from the hose cart while
responding to an alarm, and tor time
1t was not thought he could recover, but
after few months rest he was found at
his old post and the hearts of the mem
bers OF No. 13 were made glad
VINO In providence does not know Nat
Patten, whose home is in the tower OF
City Hall, away mp among the wires and
all the delicate machinery that In con-
nected with the fire alarm system? He
has been in the service for thirty y-three
years, and has had charge of the batteries
In the City Hall for about fourteen years
Frank Chester, an engineer on Steamer
No, 10. has served the city faithfully for
over quarter OF century.
Merrill Hicks, who cares for nothing
better tnan to work on an engine, and,
while not so old a fireman as some of his
associates. will be entitled to the privi-
lege of being vet.
Capt. w. Is. j ,hnson of Hook and Lad.
der No. 5, has been fireman for nearly
twenty years.
Among the policemen who are entitled
nance are Hiram Hart, with twenty-six
years service; Detective j. o. Swan, with
twenty-seven years; Superintendent OF
Hacks q. II. Norcross, with twenty-six
years, Capt. w. III. Cory, twenty-six
years; Varnum Fuller. twenty four years.
Nahum willard, twenty-one years; AL
fred HI. Gates. tweuty years.
Should the bill pass these men would
receive half OF their present paw aud
would be exempt from all duty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

Her brother Rudolph helps her. but the
chief duties Of the position are perform ed
by herself.
The light is of the second class and Miss
Lewis is paid $3.50 year aud gets two
tons OF coal. Her first reputation as life
saver was In 1889 when in the fearful
storm of March 80. she rescued two men
from the cold waters OF Narragansett
Bay by dragging them half-alive into the
boat.
The men were two soldiers from Fort
Adams, who fell into the water while
crossing from Newport on the ice. For
this she received n silver medal from the
Life Saving Benevolent Association of
New York.
On Feb. 4. 1881, Miss Lewis saved two
more men from drowning. They had
drifted out into the bay in bost, AID
when she heard their cries they were
clinging TO the overturned boat. A boy
who was with them was drowned. Miss
Lewis was suffering from n severe cola
at the time, but did not hesitate to 20 to
the rescue.
For this act Miss Lewis received a gold
medal of the first class from the govern
ment, costing $500 on account of Its
fine workmanship.
In all Miss Lewis has saved about six
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

unostentations deeds Of Ida Lewis. the
fat hful light keeper at Lime Rock Light
at Newport harbor. Much has been writ
ten about the heroine. and her fame is
world wide, yet she cares for her light
and lives year after year without many
companions In the little light house near
the City-by-the Sea and has no other care
than &c do her duty. So much has been
written about the woman and the light
house and about the dog VIII. has lived
with her as her pet for years that an ex-
tended history Ia unnecessary.
For many years Miss Lewis has lived
in the lighthouse with no compa nion ey-
cept her brother Rudolph, who is an old
bachelor.
Years ago her father was the keener
He had been for SO years when he died
Her mother and a brother and sister died
in the lighthouse, also. In 1879 Miss
Lewis was appointed keeper By the sec
retary OF the treasury, but she had been
known as ~ life saver years before that
She was 80 years old Feb. 25, 1892. and
has lived in the lighthouse ever since She
was Is. but she is still lighthearted and
gay and welcomes visitors with great
pleasure.
: Miss Lewis is member Of the Metbo.
dist church aud spends Sundays on shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
1T WAS A SUCCESS.
First Concert of the Season by the Mar
ragansett Choral Society,

First Concert of the Season by the Mar
ragansett Choral Society.
The Narragansets Choral Society, N
B. Sprague. conductor, held the first con
cert of its fourth season at Music Hall,
Peace Dale, last night. with Miss Ger
trude Shumap. soprano; Miss Marion
Ward Moslier. pianist; Herbert Il. Brown,
tenor, aud Gustav Saacke, baritone. The
tirely TO Gounod's st. Cecilia Mass, while
the second part was devoted to part
songs for chorus. solos by the artists, etc
Miss Shuman captivated her audience
The even balance of her singing in the
Mass and her perfect control OF the try
ing parts assigned to her met with full
favor with those who were fortunate
enough to hear her. Her song, "a We'd
ding Day." by Blumenthal, was grace
fully sung, aud in response TO an encore
she gave DE Koven's Doris" Or Miss
Masher it need only be said that she
wholly sustained her reputation rs a
pianist. The fine insight and apprecia-
lion of Interpretation are never lack ng
in her playing, and the fire and breadth
or expression IS at once satisfactory.
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Saacke, familiar
faces to u Narragansett audience, were
again cordially welcomed and gave the
same rich enjoyment by the rendition OF
the various parts assigned to them AS
heretofore. AR. Browns "Sanctus" from
the mass and Mr. Saacke's Nazareth
by the same composer. were excellent
types Of artistic rendering
The reputation of the chorus is quite
sufficient TO warrant good work, and that
was sustained last night, the
best work being In the mass aud king
Elic' by Rheinberger.
The next concert by the society will
take place in Infantry Hall. this city, on
he evening OF Feb. 2S, with the full Ger
mania orchestra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
CORN, OATS,
Mill Feed,
STRAW,
SALT,
In car lots and 81 wholesaie.
RELIANCE MILL Co.,
2OS-2I4 DYER STREET.
COUPON CUTTING
Continues With No Abateme at, and All
Want the $500.

Continues With No Abatement, and All
Want the $500.
This m orning's count # coupons was a
very interesting one, for it looked as
though the Providence Salesmen's Asso-
citation was going to top the list.
AS it is they are lacking but little to
obtain the envied first place.
Friends of the II. /. bethany Home and
OF the r. /. Nursery also sent coupons.
One who sent coupons for the Bethany
Home says she has had hardships and
therefore can sympathze with the move
nent it represents, TO aid and comfort the
distressed.
Other societies are making a strong
fight for the prize also.
TO the Editors OF the News
Enclosed we hand you seventy coupons for
the H. |. Bethany Home, which is one of the
most worthy charitable organizations in the
state, and we earnestly hope will secure the
$500. j. l..
A new contestant appears this morning.
1t Is j. G. Nichols Post, No. 10, G.. A. r.,
colt Pos. man. The post does not start
at the foot OF the list either.
These are the contesting societies.
named in the order In which they stand:
Bristol Naval Reserve.
Providence Salesmen's Association.
Elmwood Council No. IL, o. u. a. M.
Hopeton Bicycle Club.
r. |. Bethany Home
Mount Vernon Lodge No. so, l. O. o. r.
St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Rhode Island Nursery
Loyal Providence Lodge. l. o. .. T. l..
Kings Daughters Circle Auburn.
Enterprise Lodge. No. 26. X OF II.
Anawan Tribe. Society Of Indians.
Loyal Women OF American Liberty.
What Cheer Lodge, X. of T.
Way.and Lodge. No 80. N. f. o. p.
Elmwood Club.
Canonicus Lodge, No 9, I. o. q. 4.
Crescent Lodge, Odd Fellows
ST. Mary's OrphanaRe, East Providence.
Kickemuit Grange, No. "a, p. of III.
Lincoln Council. No. IL. o. u. A. NJ.
Chepachet Lodge. No. III, A. .. u. w.
Slocum Post, G.. A. X.
Providence Police Association.
Richard Tobin Post, Warren.
Ruth Lodge. No 8, ID. OF X.
j. g. Nichols Post, u. A. X.
Providence Y. NJ. &. A.
McGregor Post, q. A II.
The Senate Club. Providence.
The Unlucky 13 Social Club. Riverside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
INTERNAL REVENUE FRAUDS.
John Moriarty to be Tried for Selling
OIeomargarln. without n Licens


John Moriarty to be Tried for Selling
OIeomargarins without n License.
John Moriarty, of 55 Manton avenue,
WIS arrested on Dec. %. on charge of
violating the internal revenue laws. He
was arrested by United States Commits
sioner John Il. Blodgett on two var.
rants sworn out by the deputy collector
of internal revenues He is charged.
first, with being wholesale dealer in
oleomargarine without the government
license, and second, with wilfully and IL
legally destroying. effacing and removing
government stamps on packages contain
ing oleomargarine.
When brought before Commissioner
Blodgett by Deputy Marshal Anderson.
Moriarty pleaded not guilty to both
counts. He gave bonds for reappearance
in 81 COO. Frank l.. Mstheson going Sc
curity.
Moriarty's case will be heard before
Commissioners Blod gett at the United
States court room at 10 o'clock next Sat
urday. Richard Ii. Comstock has been
ret stained as his counsel aud unless he pre-.
sents pretty good cass for
his client IL will 20 hard with
Moriarty. The penalty for whole
sale dealing in oleomargarine with
out n license is, first to pay the tax which
il $3.50; second, an additional fine of not
less than $500 or more than g., 200; third.
for wiliully defacing government stamps.
n fine OF not less than 500 or more than
a. 600 and Imprisonment for not less than
80 days or more than q months Mori-
arty claims that he is innocent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

A Commission for Rules I'm Rifle Practice
Interesting Military News.

| A Commission for Rules I'm Rifle Practice
Interesting Military News.
IL has beel suggested Co Gov. Brown
by Gen. Dyer that commission should
be appointed TO recommend to him the
rules and regulations to govern the rife
practice for next season. The commits
sion will probably be appointed the last
| OF the present week.
The Naval Reserve.
The success of the naval reserve In
Rhode Island has become matter of con-
graduation by the United States naval
authorities as the following extract OF a
letter from Assistant Secretary of the
Navy j. ". Soley will show;
'Iu acknowledging your letter, the
department desires to express TO you it's
pleasure in the success which has
followed the organization OF the naval
militia in the Stale of Rhode Island, the
interest manifested in IL by all and %
state that 10 Is ever ready u assist it in
its development at any time"
Militia Notes.
Co. III, Second Regiment Capt. Sweeney,
has asked permission to hold grand mil
itary ball in their armory on Westmin
ster street, April 4.
Major Carter and Capt. Plttman have
y
gate the affairs Of Co. H.. Warren, Second
Regiment. The investigation will begin
Jan. 3.
The officers of the Brigade staff will
soon begin their rounds OF informal
winter inspections, dropping in on tn
different commands at any time it comes
convenient.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
First Light Infantry Regiment will be
held next Monday evening in the armory,
South Main street.
The Brigade staff officers will very
generally call and pay their respects To
hls Excellency Gov. Brown on New
Years Day.
Co. f. Westerly, FIRST Regiment, will
hold fair next week
Owing TO an error the NEWS said last
week that the presentation of badge.
would take place in Infautry hall, Janu-
airy, IL. The date is January Is.
The first part of the annual report of
the Adjutant General is now in the hands
of the printers The report will too made
To the Commander in- Chief. January /.
instead of at the opening OF the General
Assembly.
Capt. Franklin A. Brown of the Second
Separate Company has rendered his resig-
nation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
IDA LEWIS FIVE MEDALS
Photographs Of Them Are to be
Shown at the Worlds Fair.
RHODE ISLANDS HEROINE.
The Ofncial Photographer of the United
states Navy Has Prepared tho Pictures
and They VIII Probably Become Part
OF the Naval Exhibit mt Chicago.

The medals which Ida Lewis, the Lime
Rock lighthouse keeper, has received for
life saving, are TO be shown In pictures
at the Worlds Fair. Frank III. Childs,
official PHOTOGRAPHER of the United States
navy, has been busy making some fine
photographs of them. They Will proba-
bly, become part of the naval exhibit.
IL Miss Lewis visits the fair she will be
probably as cordially received rs any citi-
Zen OF Rhode Island or the country.
Everyone who has a heart to appreciate
noble deeds recognizes the splendid but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Sixth District Court.

In the sixth district court this morn
ing Charles f. Thorn. charged with
stealing a suit OF clothing from William
+. Thorn, was sentenced to thirty DAYS
at the Providence County Jail. Thorn
lives with his folks at 52 Warren street.
and 1t is stated that Thorn broke open n
W rdrobe and stole n suit of clothing and
overcoat. The affair was not reported
to the police, but YES eriay afternoon
officer Rahbler nrres ed the Young m N
on South Main street on account of hi /,
suspicious ac .iOus. Later a complaint
was entered against him and he was ar
raigned AS stated.
James Murray, charged with bastardy,
p eaded not guilty and was held for trial
I i-morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
CHRISTMAS AND FUN.
The Rhode Island wheeImen Celebration
I'm Humorous Vein.


I'm Humorous Vein.
The Rhode Island wheelmen celebrated
Christmas last night at their clubhouse
The fact that the festivities were rather
late in the season did not prevent the
members from having a thoroughly good
time.
The Christmas tree was loaded down
with 300 presents and flanked on either
side by one OF the old-fashioned ordina-
ries, which were painted in gala colors TO
nj the occasion. The spirit OF the occa-
40 was 20 make amusing. but harm.
iess hits on the members, aud the idea
was duly carried out. Each of the 800
presents contained an element Of humor.
The principle jokes were perpetrated
upon 10 ard Perkins, president or the
club, George Cooke, chief counsel OF the
u A: W., Capt H. G.. Farnum, q. II.
Phillips and "Billy" Beach. About 20
members were present. Piano mu sic
ana refreshments OF ice cream, lemonade
and cake terminated the festivities. The
committee In charge OF the entertaiu-
ment consisted Of III. G. Farnum, chair
man, q. Y. Phillips and Lowell Bullock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
FRONT OF GOLD MEDAL
teen persons who were in more or less in

teen persons who were in more or less inn
minent danger
sachusstts presented her n silver medal
Tor her many heroic and successful ef.
forts in saving human lives" aud rich
lady OF Newport presented her medal
representing the State seal of Rhode Isl.
and.
Miss Lewis is n member of Sorosis, the
swell woman's club OF New York. In
1859 Gen. Grant presented her a boat for
the people OF Newport, In the custom
house at Newport, and she uses it at the
present time. Sorosis presented her n
gold brooch. with the name Of the club
thereon. The soldiers whom she rescued
gave her gold watch, and the officers mt
the fort asilver teapot worth $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
If you want to Uote next year,
register now!
Elected Omccrs.

Providence Lodge. No. 3, A. o. U. W..
elected these officers last evening for
1898: Master workman. u. G. Blundell;
foreman. w. y. Armstrong; overseer, G..
n. Babbiti; recorder. B. Taylor Bruce;
financier. John X Hamlet; receiver.
George Pitts; guide. +. ID. kathburn; In
side watchman. Samuel r.. Dennis, out
j. Is. Curtis; representative to grand
lodge; alternate. Franklin Carr; organist,
George X Almy; medical examiners.
lester 5. Hill. NJ ID. Edgar B. Smith,
NJ ID
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
GOOD ROADS AGAIN.
Tho Y. NJ. c. A. 1yceum Discusses the
Question.

Tho Y. NJ. c. A. Iyceum Discusses the
Question.
The agitation for good roads continues
to gather In its advocates. Last night
the Lyceum OF the Y. NJ. :. A. grappled
with the subject. A round dozen Of the
brightest members probed in all its de-
tails the question
Re,olred. That the roads and highways OF the
state of Rhode Island should be graded and macad-
amlzed at tho expense OF the state.
After vigorous discussion by oppo-
nents and advocates OF this ommenda-
bic but revolutionary innovation, the
merits OF the contest were decided in
favor of the affirmative. The young men
OF the lyceum, irrespective OF the part
which they assumed in the debate, are
heartily glad that the momeutous ques-
tion has been decided ut last ia favor of
improved roads. The Affirmative had the
best of the contest throughout, and one
was inclined to suspect that they had re-
Gently been interviewing the Rhode ISL
aud Wheelmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
IT you want to vote next year,
register now!
4A=HARBeKcI =
TSBHGHS

from New York, brought in large con-
sgnment Of coal for T. j. Hill. She had
about 300 tons on board.
The Bay Queen which underwent some
changes in its structurea year ago is now
being put into its former condition.
William S. Jordan is tied up for the
winter.
The Sarah Quinn is making arrange
ments TO winter at this port.
The dredger Newport has hauled up
near the bridge to await the disappear
apce Of ice.
Arrived-Schooner Belle X. Hull.
Sailed-T. J. Scully, Wamsutta; r. A.
Packer and tow; Reindeer, Gen. Torbsrt,
Cactus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
A FINE EXHIBIT At THE GLASS FRONT STORE.

in
traordinay
of
dealing honest
Of
variety But
Of
stock left a o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

The custom house authorities have not
received the circulars concerning .hc new
government prohibition Of rags, but the
order will be of little Importance 20 this
city. No rags have been shipped TO this
city for some time. A limited amount
was at one time received by the River
Spinning Company, but that trm aban-
doned the custom long ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
Early Morning Blaze I'm a Coal Yard

At o'clock this morning fire was dis
covered in the engine shed on the Bar
rington coal pier, In East Providence.
and for time it seemed as IL the entire
place would be burned. The East Proyi.
dence firs department was called out, and
after considerable trouble succeeded i'm
extinguishing the flames, but not until
the shed and fence surrounding it had
been consumed. The damage will not be
very great
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
The Harris Engine Works.

The William A. Harris Steam Engine
Company Of this city. has just issued an
attractive catalogue, embellished with
fine illustrations aud full information re-
garding their latest improved produc-
tious in the way of steam engines, An
interesting article. treating Of their ex.
tensivs plant, will be found on another
page.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
HELD UP.

A News Reporter Doing the Santa Claus
Act Meets with an Adventure
ANEws reporter. while walking tn rough
Valley street on Christmas afternoon was
held up The reporter was Carrying u
basket full Of parcels. and felt something
as Santa Claus must while distributing
gifts. The man who wayiaid him was
quite drunk.
He pointed to the basket and said: 'I'll
take dem things" with thoughts OF
Western highwayrhen flashing through
my brain, answered: mo you won't;
this isn't Chicago" The robber looked
perplexed. st amt. amt itp' he said.
Then his face frightened and he ex-
claimed: Ser h it ain'tp' and he let
me by without applying the Chicago
met ethods the newspapers tell us about.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

ST. JOSEPH, NO., Dec. 2s.-In the little
town OF Alton, Osborn county, Kansas,
Christmas Day, forty men engaged in a
shooting match, got drunk and riot en-
sued, In which twelve OF them were
stabbed. Quick Henderly was fatally in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
U. 8. s. MONTEREY,
Engines Worked Well. but Speed is Not
Satisfactory.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29-The official
trial of the coast defence ship Monterey
has been postponed one week. The pre-
liminary trial yesterday did not develop
sufficient horse power to satisfy the con
tractors, although the contract require
ments were nearly reached
The engines worked splendidly and the
revolution average about $50 a minute.
The ship went ashore between Hunters
Point and Red Rock four times.
She will now bo docked to alter the
D itch of her screws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29

Gov. Browns house. pa Washington
street. will be decorated New Years day
with wild smilax sent to the governor by
a friend in Georgia. The effect will no
doubt be very pleasing TO the guests who
take advantage OF the executives invita-.
tion. Music will be rendered through
the day and evening BY the American
Band Orchestra,