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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
MIR. EARLE's WILL.
He Gives the Greater Part OF His Prop.
erty In Benevolsnce.

He Gives the Greater Part OF His Prop
erty In Benevolsnce.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, May 2o.-The
funeral of DIR. Piiny Earle yesterday at
the Hospital for the Insane, was unas-
suming in accordance with DR.. Earle's
expressed wishes. Among those present
were several trustees of the asylum and
insanity experts of this state and Con-
necticut. DIR. Earle's will, opened last
evening, gives most OF his property to
benevolent objects. He gives to the city
of Northampton $4,000 to be invested,
and the income to be used to aid the city
in defraying current expenses OF the
Forbes library.
He gives also the bulk OF his medical
library to the Forbes library, and after
the payment OF the other lega-
cies the rest Of his estate goes TO this said
fund. To the town OF Leicester be gives
$1,000 toward the erection OF a library.
TO the Uxbridge monthly meeting Of
Friends, 5000, Massachusetts, Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
Massac husetts Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty to Animals the New England
Historic Genealogical Society $1,000 each,
and to the South Street Home in this city
e2000 To his nephews and nieces he be-
queaths total OF $3S, ,000 Frank b. San
born of Concord Is named as his literary
executor.
A Free Trip to Washington.
All veterans and others who contemplate visiting
the q. A. X. Encampmcnt at Washington this year,
can learn how to obtain free tickets by writing to
the REcoRD-vIsIToR,
Pawtucket. X. 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
LOOKS LIKE A MURDER.
Reuben Leet's Horrible Death is
Still a Mystery.
NO NEW FACTS DISCOVERED.
His Wife Testides-An Autopsy tn be
Made-Mrs. Leet Breaks Down Ut
terly as she Tells Of Her Husbands
Dreadful End.

cLAREMoNT, N. H, May 20.-In the
case of Reuben e. Leet OF Weathersfeld,
VT, indications point strongly to the
theory of murder, but the incentive for
so horrible tragedy cannot be conceived.
A ragged wound behind the ears, large
enough to insert ones finger; the close
proximity of gun, both barrels of which
had been discharged; the saturation of
the clothing with some oily substance
and the burned body OF the victim, all
tend to show that murder was committed.
Oil appears on the lower limbs, and,
from the position in which the body was
found, 1t could not have been from the
heat OF the burning. The gun, an ordi-
nary ouble- barreled muzzle-loader, was
found near at hand, but how wound OF
this nature could be self-infiicted is the
momentous question.
In the inquest yesterday Mrs. Leet tcs-
titled that Wednesday morning her hus-
band arose about 4 o'clock, and started
across the field through an orchard for
the pasture where the cattle were. She
says here that she did not rise until later I;
hearing the discharge OF gun she
thought he had perhaps taken his gun to
kill woodchuck. Ab~ut 8 O'Clock she
started TO meet him, rzInking 1t time for
him to return, and on reaching knoll
saw the body lying on its back. At this
point Mrs. Leet broke down, wept pite-
ously, and said, HE has done this last
deed and left me to suffer the conse-
quences."
No evidence of a eliminating nature
appeared, and the court adjourned to
await an autopsy, which Will be per-
formed by Drs. j. 3. Richmond Of Wind
sor and DIR. Sherwin Of Woodstock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20

HAvERHILL, Mass, May 20.-A serious
Ere occurred last evening in brick block
on Washington street, owned by A. p.
Jacques. The building is situated in the
heart OF the shoe district, and is occupied
on the first floor by George Gilbert & Co.,
cut sole manufacturers, and 8. r. Bart
lett, dealer in straw and leather board
on the second floor by ID. T. Dudley q
Co., manufacturers and dealers in shoe
trimmings; on third floor by Appleton
d Bassett, manufacturers of fine shoes.
Gilbert Il Co., also occupy the fourth
floor, and 8. r. Bartlett occupied the
basement. Each of these firms do a large
business and their stocks were badly
damaged by fire. water and smoke.
The fire caught in the basement, ran up
the elevator we'll, and spread through the
building, but was confined to the inte-
rior. The loss on the building is esti-
mated at $4,000. Other losses are, q. w.
Gilbert q Co., $4,000; Appleton d Bas-
sett, (roughly estimated) $4,000; 3. r
Bartlett 4 Co., $4,000. The losses are COW
cred by insurance.
. The origin Of the Are is not known IL
may have caught in the boiler room, but
the engine is not injured. About 200 peo-
pie are temporarily thrown out of en-
ployment by the disaster. Mr.. Bassett IL
In New York, on business trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
Detained by storm.

Capt. Brackett of the Nashua, which ar
rived at 1l:10 o'clock this morning from
New York, reports that he was detained
by dead head wind, thick rain squalls
and fog Off Point Judith the sea was
very rough and Capt. Brackett said he had
rather have been u thousand miles at sea.
He says that the steamer City Of Brock
ton, the new freight boat on the Fall
River Line, came through the race ahead
of the Nashua, and made her port Ill
right.
The steamer Massachusetts of the
Providence line was forced to put into
Stonington at o'clock this morning.
where she landed her passengers who
were brought to this city by the Stoning-
ton air line. A telegram received to-day
by the general agent of the Providence
line stated that the Massachusetts, left
Stonington at $3.50 this morning and
would reach Providence at 1:a0
The Nashua brought in light freight
this morning, the principal part Of which
was 800 barrels of Hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20

Lansing is of.
He said goodbye to Providence last
evening when in the wind and the rain
the boat tor New York dropped down the
bay.
The free trip to Europe Is begun.
There was a crowd on the wharf in
spite of the drizzie to bid the NEWS rep
resentative bon voyage!"
"where is he'" they queried, and when
one or another pointed out the fine. broad
shouldered. sturdy young American there
ran around little buzz of interest, and
'There he goes; that's hep'
Old friends who had known Mr.. Lam
sing from boyhood were there and shook
hands with him on board the big steamer,
and everybody wished him smooth seas,
success and safe return.
Mr. Lansing's father was there his un-
Gle and his brother and a host Of we'll
wishers, one group OF whom pressed a
purse of money into his hand
MIR. Lansing was deeply affected, and
the flash of red fire shat fared up sud
denly on the wharf came all in good sea-
son to prevent the occasion from becom-
ing trifie moister than it would have
been with the rain.
Write us all about your passage"
shouted some as the boat cast off her
moorings. And handkerchiefs were
shaken in spite Of the wet, and until the
steamer faded out in the darkness a tall
figure looked backward and homeward
leaning over the rail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
FOREsTERs MEET.
Grand Court of New Hampshire Hears
Encouraging Reports.

Grand Court of New Hampshire Hears
Encouraging Reports.
CONCORD, N. H., May 2o.-The third an
nual convention of the Grand Court OF
New Hampshire, Ancient Order of For
rosters OF America began a two days ses-
sion here yesterday with large attend
ance of delegates. The report Of the Sec
retary showed 1S courts in the jurisdic-
tion, representing membership Of 220S,
gain over last pear of 4l6. The subordi-
nate bodies were all reported in healthy
financial condition.
Officers were elected as follows: G. c.
r., James f. Kelley, Concord; q. 8. @. r.,
James b. Crowley, Nashua; G. t., Chas.
l.. Fitzpatrick, Manchester; @. s., Cor
nelius j. Eagsn, Manchester; G. r. s.,
Denis F. Lane, Manchester; g. 8. W., J.
p. Morrill,, Nashua; G.. J. W., William F..
Graves, Manchester; q. s. B., Dennis
Murphy, Manchester; @. j. B., Il. l..
Brown, Barre, VT. A banquet was ten
dered the delegates by Court Concord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
THE NEW CONTEST.
The Voting for the Life Insurance Policy
Goes with Boom.

Goes with Boom.
To-day G.. o. Swan goes to the head
with his former leader, Mr.. Wilson a
close second.
There are several other changes in the
list, and two new candidates are added
They are Benjamin X. Jepson and ii. +.
Griswold.
The two candidates from Hose 0 are
close competitors. There Is but slight
difference in the respective number of
coupons cast for them. IL is believed,
however, that this is all the difference
that exists between them.
II A. M.-The list
Z. o. Swan, letter carrier in jewelry dis
trict.
Charles C. Wilson, Hydraulion Com
pany, Bristol.
John Mullen, foreman fire department.
Frank l.. Warfeld. fireman, ii. and l..
No. Z. Providence.
Charles Hoxie, janitor, Infantry Hall.
John j. O'Tooie, policeman, Station 3,
Providence.
Chester II. Blood, policeman, Fifth pre-.
cinct, Providence.
James ii. Gledhill, letter carrier No. IL.
A. j. Winterbottom, fireman, Central
Falls.
William Kelley. fireman, Hose No. o.
Providence
John III. Hall, Hose No. o.
Henry II. Disley, letter carrier. Smiths
Hill route.
James Hoard. Bristol. r. I.
q. w. Gorton. conductor Prairie. ave.
nue..
William Gardiner, policeman, OF Provi.
dence.
Charles b. Baird. policeman. Provi-
dence.
Herbert l.. Avery, conductor, Elmwood
line.
Bradford q. Niles.
William M. Gould, conductor Elmwood
cars.
Joseph wyman, policeman, sixth pre-
cinct.
Henry GRAY. Olnevville station.
James Douglass, letter carrier.
Benjaman X. Japsen, Union Railroad
Company.
William II. Matthews. conductor. Bris-
tol horse cars.
CONTINUED On PAGE ..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
KILLED IN A SEWER.
Joseph Sullivan, One Of Contractor
keogh's Men. the Victim.

Joseph Sullivan, workman employed
by John Keogh, sewer contractor, was
killed by the caving in Of a catch basin on
Mawpey street. The accident occurred
at 6l5 o'clock last evening Sullivan,
the trench, was assisting another
foreman, Timothy Lyons, and had
decended into the trench to in
spect the location of the bottom stone.
Suddenly the bank caved in, burying
Sullivan in mass of gravel and dirt. He
was extinct when the body was brought
to the surface. Medical Edaminer Palmer
viewed the body and gave permission to
remove it and it was conveyed to the Sui
livan's late residence, rear of 43 Chaffee
street, by Undertaken Carroll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
MYSTIC, CONN.

Mr. and Mrs. ID. Il. Parker have gone
friends.
Morris Wells Of Poquomuck died at his
residence Sunday in the 26th year of his
age. He leaves "A large circle Of friends to
mourn his loss.
The Rev. Mr. Frost, OF Butte, MINI.
was i'm Mystic this week.
George L. Holland of Makefield- called
on friends In Mystic Tuesday.
The members of the Hook and Ladder
Company rendered complimentary sup
per "Wednesday evening TO the ladies aud
gentlemen who took part IN the produc-
tion OF Esmeralda for the benefit Of
the company.
days with friends In Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
RAIN SAVED DAMAGE.
An Early Morning Fire Did $4,000 Dam
age in Lynn.

An Early Morning Fire Did $4,000 Dam
age in Lynn.
LYNN, Mass, May 20.-A brick build
ing on Marshall's wharf. OF Broad street,
owned by j. Otis Marshall and occupied
by him as a planning mill, was burned be-
tween IL and O'Clock this morning. The
building was three stories in height and
was filed with infiammable material and
costly machinery
The fire started in the engine room. Mr..
Marshall's loss was $35, ,00o; insurance
$4,000. An adjoining brick building
owned by Henry Breed and occupied by
the Lynn Dye House, was In great dan
ger for an hour, but was saved by brick
wall and the efforts Of the firemen. Geo.
ii. Johnson, proprietor OF the dye works,
loses about $1,000 by water; fully insured.
Loss on the building $500, also insured.
The heavy rainfall prevented further
spread OF the flames by flying sparks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
MRS. FARRINGToN's SUIT.
She Thinks "Baronsss" Blanc's ISLANDERS
Worth $4,000 Each.

She Thinks "Baronsss" Blanc's ISLANDERS
Worth $4,000 Each.
NEW YORK, May 2o.-A suit, growing
out of the trouble Of "Baron" and "Bar-
oness' Blanc, has been commenced by Nina
Harrington Of the Casino Company,
against the Baroness" to recover f45, 900
damages for slander.
The action is based upon published in
terviews with the Baroness" after ii was
discovered that the "Baron" had engaged
the services OF a detective to watch her
movements and he had announced his
intention OF bringing suit for divorce.
In these interviews the "Baroness" con-
nected tho name of Miss Harrington with
that of her husband. There are three
separate interviews, which, it is claimed,
contain ISLANDERS, and $4,000 is asked In
each case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

lansing STARTS for New York. Page l
The Republican city convention elects
Frank +. Olney chairman. The Ward
committee organize. Page
Aldermen favor 100000 for police sta
ton. Page .
The baseball news and other sports Poge 8
In the Legislature. Page l
Foreign.
An earthquake in the Trans Caucasus.
Page /
Mr. Deacons trial begun. Page i
Baron Hirch's offer to emigrants. Page
Salisbury's speech at Hastings. Page
Domestic.
Washington is excited over a story that
Blaine will run. Page |
Communication again established with
flooded Sioux City. Page |
The news of Washington. Page
The news of New England. Page 3
Miss Garmany's brothers object to Nc
Alister's talk of mesalliance. Page l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
WILL mr.. BLAINE. RUN /?
A Report Which IS Exciting Wash
ington.
THREE SENATORS VISIT HIM.
They Receive nm Answer Which They In
terpret as Meaning That He Does Not
Wish the once but May Yield to Duty
IL Unanimously Nominated.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEWS,

WASHINGTON, May oo-Great excite
ment was caused at the Capitol to-day by
a report which took the form of positive
announcement that Secretary Blaine had
given conditional assent to the use of his
name at Minneapolis and that he would
accept the nomination IL it came to him
with practical unanimity.
Three Republican Senators agreed
yesterday to call upon Secretary Blaine at
different hours and put to him a question
concerning the nomination. They also
agreed to meet afterward and to compare
notes as to Secretary Blaine's answer.
Two of these Senators are Cameron
of Pennsylvania and Washburne
of Minnesota. The third Senator,
requested that his name be withheld from
publication. The question wnicn each OF
the three Senators put TO Mr.. Blaine was
in effect as follows:
"Mr. Secretary. IT Is my belief that
when the Republican delegates get
together at Minneapolis, it will be
found that the denomination of Presi-
dent Harrison cannot be accomplished.
Now, what your friends would like to
know is whether, il the convention de-
mands that you obey the call of the Re.
publican party. and nominate you, you
will bring embarrassment and disaster by
declining
To each of his three seperate callers,
Secretary Blaine made exactly the same
reply; ,
to retire from public life. wish to live
as long as possible. The Office of Presi-
dent is laborious one for any man, but
think it would be especially
hard for me, because, IL i were
in the White House l would freely
receive every citizen who came to Wash
ington and who wished to see the Chief
Executive. / am looking forward with
eagerness to the time when i may lay
aside the burden of my present Office.
When Mr., Blaine had finished his Sena-
torial caller looked him squarely in the
face and said:
But. Mr.. Secretary, you have not an
swered my question"
Mr.. Blaine hesitated for some moments.
AT last he said, with a smile:
IF my language is not satisfactory and
intelligible to you l shall have to leave
any more explicit reply to my friends.
This conversation, thrice repeated, was
privately quoted on the floor OF the SEN
ate to-day among Senators, both favorable
and opposed to Harrison's denomination.
There was but one Interpretation placed
upon il. The administration men con
ceded that 1t meant that Mr.. Blaine
would not refuse to be the standard
bearer Of his party IL the flag of leader.
ship were thrust into his unwilling hands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
IN THE WORLD AGAIN.
Connections at Last Established with
Sioux City.
TRAINS RUNNING ONCE MORE.
The Roads Washed Out For Miles and
Great Lakes of water Stretching In
Every Direction - Winds Raise Big
Waves ON the Flooded Seas.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEws.i


SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 20-Communi-
cation has at last been opened up this
city Last night for the first time since
the food, broke loose, train reached
here on the Chicago, Minneapolis and
Omaha railroad. A repair train
was sent ahead and the. road was
practically built up ahead OF the
passenger coaches. At every mile
washouts were encountered, aud when
Mapleton was reached the train ran
through lakes large enough for yacht to
float in. At one point trestle Is six feet
above the bottom and the water was
rushing swiftly against the tracks.
A gale OF fifty miles an hour was blow
ing, and when 1t swept over lake made
by the food for five miles on either side,
it tossed up immense waves. The trestle
swayed under the weight Of the train but
1t was passed in safety. The city is yet
without gas or electricity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
Mr.. Lansing In New York.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The trip from
Providence to this city was rather rough
but uneventful. Mr.. Lansing was in
good spirits and the greatest Interest in
him and his mission was shown by every
one on board.
4, On big rock in the river, Just below
Lansing and the News well had put out a
big transparency which read:
GOOD LUCK TO LANSING.
CANDIDATE
FREE TRIP TO EUROPE,
PROVIDENCE NEWS.
AS the big boat ploughed past the rock
the blaze of great bonfire behind the
thin muslin brought out the legend with
startling clearness. rockets and Roman
en- les were thrown, bunting waved and
the passengers of the boat and the cot
tagers on shore indulged in a yelling
match which lasted until the boat had
gone far past and the blaze of the freight
had died down to fiickering light cast
up by the black water.
Odd Fellows burned red fire at Wick
ford Point and the steamer here, as at
Kettle Point, saluted the blaze with snrill
whistles and footing.
This morning Mr.. Lansing started in to
see the sights and prepare for his voyage.
The Circassia sails tomorrow
Besides the credentials already enumer-
ated Mr.. Lansing carries letters to John
NJ. Buckley of Liverpool, Windbro & Co.
of London, Fisher Fox d Co. of Bradford.
town, all furnished by the kindness of o.
n. Purdy e. Co., wool brokers, of Boston.
Mr. Lansing will endeavor to get his
circular letter from the State Department
countersigned by the diplomatic agents
abroad, TO preserve as memento.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
May Queen Festival.

The May Queen Festival OF the A. c. +.
Society, connected with the Pond Street
Free Baptist Church, which was held last
night, was "A success. financially and 9TH
erwise. The features sf the festival were
n cantata, The Flower Queen" aud a
chorus of fifty infant voices.
The committee of arrangements, to
whom the success Of the festival was due,
were Messrs. Jefferson -MilIiala
Ward. the Rev. A. w. Adams, the pastor.
Mrs. Lizzie Rich. Misses Mary jackson
and Lizzie Robinson.
The entertainment was given in ANA
teur Dramatic Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
THE GRANITE WORKERS.
The X. of l.. Resolution Arbitration
Probable.

The X. OF L.. Resolution - Arbitration
Probable.
The local situation regarding the
granite strike remains about the same.
The members of the manufacturers asso-
citation have received by mail from the
headquarters mt New York, copies of the
resolution -drawn-by- the Knights EFF
Labor, condemning the course of the cut
ters in striking for such trivial cause and
it is though that it may have some in.
fluence regarding the position of the cut
ters hereafter. The opinion seems 10 be
that the strike will seriously effect busi-
ness in the building line for the year and
il prolonged may have "a disastrous effect
on the granite business, as did the strike
OF few years ago, on the orownstone
business, which has never recovered from
those effects. The probability Is that
arbitration will settle the whole business
in IA short time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
uarI,or Notes.

The steamer Allegheny, of the Provi-
deuce, Norfolk and Baltimore line
brought today from Norfolk 1,402, SIS
pounds OF iron, eighty-seven SACKS of
wool, 5000 feet OF lumber, 7s5 bales of cot
Saturday for Norfolk via West Point and
Newport News.
The schooner Phoebe j. Woodwork,
Capt. Watts, will sail to-day for Port
Beyis. Cape Breton, to load plaster for
Chester, Pa.
The steamer Saxon of the Winsor line.
from Philadelphia. will bring merchan-
disc to c. Chambers a. Co. G. Congdon q
Co., ;. Corliss Engraving Co. and will
probably arrive at o'clock, having been
detained by the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
MEXICO QUIErs DOWN.
Mrs. Diax Obtains = Pardon for Disturb
ers OF the Peace.

Mrs. Diax Obtains Pardon for Disturb
ers OF the Peace.
CITY OF MEXICO, May 20.-The city has
recovered it's customary aspect. Abso-
lutte quiet has prevailed, and business
has proceeded as usual.
Several students and Others arrested
during the disturbances Of the last few
iays were released at the intercession OF
Mrs. Diaz. This act of generosity has
added to her already considerable popu-
lerity.
Gen. Diaz went out walking, accom-
panied by his wife. Mrs. Diaz was sim
ply attired in black. At several points
they were warmly cheered, and by none
more warmly than by the common
people.
II is believed that all fears of serious
distur urbances are over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
WANTED $4,000. AND GOT se5.
Hutchner Beats Rosenblatt I'm the Slandel
Suit.

The slander and libel suit. to recover
$780, brought by Joseph Hutchner
against Henry Rcsenblatt, his brorher-in-
law, which has beel. ga .,lai since Mouday
in the Supreme Court was concluded yes
terday afternoon when the jury returned
n verdict for sos
Rosenbatt was much elated over the
small verdict and was not at all back
ward about showing his enthusiasm at
the jury's decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20

PARIS, May 2o.-Thers was fall In the
price Of rentes yesterday In consequences
of an unfounded rumor that the psss-
port formalities would be re-establishsd
at all the Aisatisn frontier stations, and
also In consequence OF report that the
cabinets proposed financial messurss ha4
been violently attacked In The ohnneee
Of Commerce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
Red Men I'm Council.

a special meeting OF the Great Council
OF the Improved Order Of Red Men was
held in the wigwam of King Philip Tribe
to-day for the revision OF the bylaws OF
both the Grand Council aud the subordi-
nate tribe. A recess for lunch was or
dered ut 1890, the council TO meet later In
the afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
Three Granite Dealers Sign.

BARRE, VT, May 2o.-M. Games Of East
Barre, Coburn & Jones, and George War
ley, have signed the granite cutters re-
vised bill to May 1, 1893, and will renew
work. The majority OF dealers and cut
ters are opposed to leaving the matter u
arbitration and do not think it could bs
settled In that way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-20
THE NEWS IN ADVANCE.
This Evening.

Gaiety Opera House, s." The Fire Pa
troll"
Westminster Theatre, Stay Foster
Company.
Lothrop's Museum, 7:45-"My Awful
Dad"
Is. Il. Hall, S-Leap year party.
Blackstone Hail, S-Farewell testimo-
nial to Nine. Baratta Morgan.
To- Morrow.
Lothrops Museum, 2-"My Awful
Dad"
Westminster Theatre, 2:l5-Fay Foster
Company.
Gaiety Opera House, 2:l5-'The Fire
PATROL