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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
Fourteen Persons Were Killed In a
Wreck on Long Island
AND MANY SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Tho Wreck on the Harlem Road Results
In Tive Deaths The Terrible Scenes
and Incidents at Both Wrecks One
Rhode Island Victim.

LONG ISLAND CITY, l.. l., Aug. 2S.-An
occurred shortly after midnight Sunday
in the little village of Berlin, near Calvary
cemetery, In the town of Newton. The
Long Island railroad train that left Man.
haitian at 1li5 o'clock was overtaken by
the train that left Rockaway beach 15
minutes earlier In the friRhtful collision
that ensued the two rear cars Of the five
that made up the Manhattan beach train
were demolished and the middle car was
overturned. Hardly one Of the scores of
passengers aboard these three cars escaped
unhurt Among the dead was Colonel K.
A. Buck, IS years. editor Of The Spirit of
the Times.
The accident happened half an hour
after midnight. 1t was over an hour be-
fore any news reached any outside point.
1t came by messenger who walked into
Long Island City.
The Manhattan Beach train had been
standing in the block TO allow Of a train
ahead getting q safe distance.
The Rockaway Beach train came dash
Ing along behind, ran into the same block
and crashed into the rear end of the Man
uhttdu DeuCu tTHiD DOtn WtTe CTOWueu
with excursionists and both were the last
trains from their respective resorts The
Rockaway train plunged in and plowed
its way completely through the two rear
cars Of the Manhattan Beach train and
partially wrecked the third.
Z '''e --- Scenes oG Misery.
Passengers in three cars were MANNED
and mangled horribly and their sbrieks of
terror and pain were awful. The dead
and wounded were massed among the
wreckage besides upon and beyond the
tracks. Everything was showered with
the blood of the killed aud wounded.
When all the wounded had been found
that could be, the relief train started with
them for Long Island City.
They were met there by the only ambu-
lance which st. Johns hospital owns.
Two were placed In it aud hurried to the
hospital, and the ambulance returned for
more. Meanwhile express wagons, horse
cars, coaches and vehicles of every sort
were pressed into service 10 get the
wounded to the hospital quickly. Seven
teen of them were taken to the hospital,
of whom two died upon the way there
An eye witness of the accident says the
Rockaway train was going at top speed
The killing of Colonel T.. A. Buck, the
editor of the The Spirit OF the Times, is
deerIv regretted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
THE POWER HOUSE.
The rig Chimney and the Machinery to
Drive street Cars.


Drive street Cars.
The huge chimney which is being
erected by the Union railroad compan
for the new power station has now
attained height of 10 feet, aud when
completed will be ninety feet higher than
Il il now.
Although this station. which is now
more than ha'f completei. has been the
theme OF news: apcr discussion. but LITTLE
has been said regarding the massive ma
ciincry which In to furnish rapid transit
for the city and suburbs.
One of the large Or en- engines, which
l. hcnu hui by the Providencs $. .eain
Engine company. Is already partially
er, cted and there isa LARGE nmountof OF or
machinery on the place r,ady TOR erection
The first consignment OF electrical
machinery has arrived and is ready to be
plsced "a position. The dynamo. are
icing furnished by the General Electric
company. Three large Knowles pumps
ar. on the cars In this city ready for de-
livery. az are also number OF lar re
Wheeler condensers and large coosign.
ment OF machinery from the Fuel Econ
omizer company, Of Mattewan. N. X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

New HAVEN, Aug. 2s.--Joseph Levine,
Joseph Softe and Henry Brody, mem bers
OF the Congregation B'nai Jacob, in Tenn
Pile street, have been working foc the re-
moval Of their rabbi, the Rev. Israel Sachs.
The three men in various ways interfered
with the services Saturday and finally at
tempted TO drag the rabbi out. About q
hundred others OF the congregation went
to the rabbits assistance and a lively row
ensued The energetic efforts OF a dozen
cool heads were required TO quell the dis
turbance. Warrants were issued for the
three dlsturbers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

GREESwIcH, Conn, Aug. 2S.-Banker
Benedict ordered the Oneida's anchor
hoisted Saturday and steamed away for
Gray Gables. The Oneida will return to-
day, and Mrs Cleveland and probably the
President will be on board. The pro-
gramme of proceedings in onnection
with the Oncida's trip is not known. Mrs
Cleveland will return and it is estimated
that both she and the President will he
the guests of Banker Benedict in Green
witch for few days or they may proceed
direct to New York and thence imme-
diatcly to w ashington.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

Arout twenty members OF the Taunton
Road club visited Crescent park yester-
day.
The Woonsocket commandery of Woon-
socket are AT Rhodes-on-: he Pawtuxet to-
day.
The city council committee met at room
ii today at 1890 and dis posed OF anumber
of old cases.
Mayor Potter and Mrs. Potter went 20
West Dennis Saturday and will return
this evening.
Hugh Cunningham, engineer OF the
steamer What Cheer. Is confined to his
home by illness.
The Rhode Island Wheelmen cub run
fer this week will be tomorrow night 70
Roger Williams Park.
The Rhode I,ard Yacht club will hold
its August meeting mt the club house
this evening at so'clock-
There Will be aa excursions party OF 100
wheemen under the direction Of III, 4.
Campbell. to 20 to Narragankett Pier,
Wednesday.
The Hustler left this city today with .
load OF rings, gun-carriages and o, her
warlike paraphernaliai or the government.
They were taken to Sandy Hook. Ibis is
the third trip this boat has made.
Fog delayed the arrival OF the steamer
Connecticut, OF the Providence line, into
New York yesterday until IL o'clock. The
Connecticut came TO anchor outside Hell
Gate ana a;ted for the fog TO lift.
At 6:50a. III. today Benjamin Press,
jew while driving on Chalkstooe avenue
was tLr ,wn out by his horse running
away and colliding with an ice cart.
Press LAT ded on his ear and Was badly
shaken up.
Tonight the last concert by the Amcri-
can band at Roger Williams park will be
given. The bs nj is to leave Providence
Tuesday morning To play at the State
exposition at Minneapolis, Num-. also ut
the Worlds fair.
Campbell aud company are talking of
getting up a lantern bicycle parade somo-
time Ia October, aud Offering prizes to
the clubs which turn out the greatest
number Of member aud mako the best
appearance in the line.
On Sept. tho Rhode Island Wheel
men will start Oh their second annutl
run TO Hartford, where they will wit
ness the International races on Sept 4
and g. During their stay the Provid nee
pcople will be the special guests Of the
Hartford Wheel clup. N
The members of Hose Company q
were en- ertained last evening by an cx-
cellent concert gwen by the orchestra OF
the steamer Massachusetts, which WAS
led by j. ID. Lsnrin. Miss Liilipp Man-
chester, Miss Katie bushnell. Fred Ar
mold aud Daniel A. Cooke assist d on tue
program. ---l
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Tho oIneyville aIills.

The Atlantic mills are partially run-
ming this morning, work being confnei to
the carding, combing, ,dycing aud finishing
departments. The spinning department.
wall start up on Thursday, but the
weavers will remain out the whole of this
week. IL is thought by some OF the over
seers that this will be their last stoppa &c
unless something occurs. which is at pres
ent unforeseen. AT any rale every effort
is being made by those In authority. to
keep the mills nll at work.
The Riverside mills have resumed work
today.
Those of Charles Fletcher are also In
full operation.
The Providence Dyeing and BIeachirg
company's employees are working. with
far better prospects of continuing than
previously.
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BUSINESS FRIGHTENING UP.
Go mptrolIcr Eckels Makes Statements q
a Decidedly Cheerful Nature.

Go mptroiIcr Eckeis Makes Statements Of
a Decidedly Chesrfal Nature.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-ComptroHsr of
the Currency Eckels, when asked what he
thought of the financial situation In the
country. said: 1T Is safe to say that the
general public look upon the improve
ment of banking conditions az the best in
dication Of returning confidence ON the
part of the people in the financial institu-
tioDs Of the country, aud therefore bare
statement OF fact. 50 far as the national
banks are concerned, will substantiate the
statement that better condition Of affairs
is rapidly being brought about.
During the month of July 20 national
banks suspended. During the month Of
August but 81 suspended. During the
first week In August there were 13, during
the second week seven, the third week
eight, aud during the past week but three.
During the month Of July nine banks re-
sumed. During the month Of August,
thus far, II have resumed
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Crowded with Orders.

WHEELING, Aug. 2s.-Within about a
week over 5000 iron and steel workers will
return TO work In this section of the
Ohio valley, aud these will give employ.
ment to fully 1000 others in subsidiary
trades.
The Wheeling Iren and Steel company,
the Etna company aud the Bsllaire nail
works employing over 1000 men, will re-
surne Sept. !. and the Whitaker, La
belle and Laughlin milis, Of equal ca
pacity, will be at work few days later.
All the mills are crowded with orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
Business Is I" Looking Up" In All
Parts Of the Country.
OLNEYVILLE MILLS ALL AT WORK
Factories That Were Shut Down Are
Now at Work and Banks That sus-
pended Arc Resuming = Confidence
Seems to Bs Returning.

Investigation shows that there is a
steady growth Of improved business con-
ditions and the gra iual. thouLh not
rapid, returns OF confidence. From every
direction news comes Of resumption Of
work In suspended manufactures aud the
opening OF banks that had tccn forced to
temporarily close. The outlook ia
promising, provided congress takes the
action upon the silver repeal bill it is ex-
pected to take.
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CONSTABLE'S SA[E.

by virtue OF an execution numbered 1880 where-
as, ata District Court OF tho Sixth Judicial Dis
5Tet o. holden az Providence IN said County on the
on providence In said county recovered iudg-
msnt or said court against Arnold r. Sprague.
nc auction on Saturday. July 90. A. d.. 1898 at AZ
ocloce, noon; az my ONCE. 40 We ybossct street
room q. In said Providence
That lot OF land with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon In said city. designated As lot
humber two 60 on record In the land recor,i of
salu city IN plat book No. IN. at page Ia. aud on
TO Arnold II. sprague from William II. Heald and
wlie. by deed uatsd October 2S 1885, and on rec
ord In said Recorder OF bee d. ONCE N Deed T3ook
No. 3i4, AZ page loo.
Levied on by me this 2sth day OF April. A. ID.
1894 atz OCT cS p m. and VIII be sold TO satisfy
said executor II sufficient.
fIARRYF cooNEY. Constable.
The above sale Is p stponed to TUESD AYs Aug.
70. same time and place.
HAIRY F, cooNEy,. cors,able.
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evan in defeat tho Republican party

even in defeat the Republican party
would fGat for financial morality and
soundness was being tested aud his
words were becoming prophetic.
The pig Republican leaders face was a
study. Thoroughly alive TO the situa.
ton, yet the ludicrousness OF it could not
help striking him.
The Democrats overwhelmingly In the
rnajori were compelled to ask their old
time and bitter antagonists to come to
the aid OF the administration ana save
thc Democrats from themselves.
Yet that support was not lacking.
Today dc:ides whether the United
States is to 20 on silver or 20 d blsis.
If the Republicans have their own way
free coinage under any guise is IN i'm
possibility.
The house was Intensely excited. Mem
bers spoke to each other in quick, in.
tense way. and the gravity of the hour
was plainly apparent TO even the most
Observation-Disclosures
The senate was virtually deserted and
the silver and anti-silver mon crowded
into the house to watch the proceedings.
History was being made.
Pages darted here AMI there carrying
notes from leaders to the members. Any
sign of weakness was at once seiz I'd upon
~ both sides. and arguments and other
influences were ut WORK.
go TO Defeated.
Then came the proposition Of 20 to ].
This was as far as voting on ratio was to
go. IL this was defeated. then the free
coinage party was knocked out COM
pletely. Any higher ratio is simply an
absurdity al
The vote was taken. and when it was
completed everything was centred on the
result. BreathIessiy tbs verdict was
awaited. The honor OF nativn was at
stake. Opposed to it was simply the SELF
interest OF group OF silver mine owners.
The vote was announced. 1t stood 222
nays to li9 yeas AMI by majority Of 103
it was de,eated.
The Bland Bill Defeated.
After the defeat of the % to ratio s.ss
Bland bill was taken up and after short
debate was defeated by vote Of 1856 in
favor to 223 against.
This bill was proposed AZ a substitute
for the Sherman act and was in effect q
free coinage measure.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 9.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

LOWELL, Mass, Aug. 2S.-The fnll
plant Of the Merrimac Print works, in all
employing 2.6o0 operatives. started up
this morning on full time and will run
permanently.
There is still bstter news. There has
been a conference of lowell mill treasur-
ers, aud the decision Is that there will be
no cut down OF wages, either now or in
he fall. The other mills shut down will
probably follow the Mcrrimac and start
IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
CHIEF ARTHUR's CASE.
The Famous SUIT for Damages Settled Out
of Court.


TOLEDO. o., Aug. 2S.-The attorneys
for the Toledo ana Ann Arbor road and
Frank Hurd for the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers have agreed to postpone
the famous case against Chief Arthur IRON
the September To the December term Of
the United States Court. The case grew
out of the strike ON the Ann Arbor lase
sspring, In which the Ann Arbor claimed
that Mr.. Arthur did IL $500, 900 worth Of
damage by the ne OF his authority.
The postponcment of the case was
merely preliminary to its settlement out
OF court, which has been arranged. What
the exact terms and conditions of the set
Element are, the public will probably never
know The suit has simply been with
drawn and the attorneys for both sides,
ss we'll as the officials for the railroad com
psny, are silent ~ to the tsrmS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

VANCOUVER, Is. c., Aug. 2s.-Holmes,
the English journalist VINO wagered he
would walk from Montreal to Vancouver,
b. c., over Canadian Paci &c Railroad ties
in 136 days. arrived in Vancouver Satur-
day, nineteen days ahead of time Holmes
claims to have made the best long distance
tramp, beating record Of 1000 miles in
1000 hours by walking 2,o06 milss IN
400 hours.
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Thought to Reside in This state.

On the body Of one OF the victims of the
Long Island railroad disaster, was found
a bunch Of keys marked j. J. Hyland,
Westerly. X. /. A canvass OF the town
fails to reveal the residence there OF any
person OF that name.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
ROAD RACE.
Fast Time Made by Hall, "the Boy Won
der" on Saturday.

Fast Time Made by Hall, "the Boy Won
der" on n-Saturday.
Thore was very int resting bicycle
road race Saturday under the auspices OF
the Rhode Island Racing league. 1t was
noticeable as the fastest road race ever
record ID in this state.
The first prize was won by Il. Hall in
"a min. 81 sec. Hall Is bat sixteen year,
OF age aud his performance is considered
rs something marvellous. He was C os.lr
followed by ii. 4. Adams. who was but
fifteen seconds behind him.
The course was through Reservoir ave-
nue. To Pontiac avenue. thence TO Park
street, through Park street To Elmwoo
avenue, and thence to Adelaide ave ue,
and through that street TO the starting
point on Reservoir avenue.
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SPECIAL TO TUE NEWS.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-The day OF
days has arrived when the glitter OF the
white N etal army Is arrayed against the
ranks of yellow eoli. Bright and early
the public, loving dearly an exciting
scene in the house. began crowding its
doors and when the galleries were
opened not seat was left vacant.
The. members arrived more promptly
than Is their won't. and close and heated
conversations were noticeable on every
hand.
The fres coinage of silver by this
country was to be decided for or against.
Among those best posted it seemed as
though there was but one action and
that was repeal.
The silverites Rathere in council, but
II they expected a favorable turn their
looks telied them.
and yet none could tell just what con-
gress would do.
Was It to be unconditional repeal, or
was the dollar OF our daddies to be so in
creased in size as to need wheels to carry
itawayp
The agreement made on Friday. August
II, was that today votes were TO be taken
in the ratio from 10 to 1 to 20 to 1, and
on au amendment reviving the Bland act
OF 1878.
When the house was called to order
nearly every member was in his seat.
The chaplain's prayer was listened to
rather impatieutly and then the routine
business was disposed of.
Voting by Ratios.
Then the speaker announced that in
accordance with the agreement of Aug
ust IL voting would commence on the
silver question.
Bland's free coinage proposition on
ratio of 16 to was defeated by major
fly Of 102.
The vote stood 225 noes TO 1913 yeas and
that ratio was disposed Of
Then the ratio OF IL to 1 was voted
upon.
Slowly the votes were recorded and
when the list had been called that also
was defeated and by an increased ma
jority.
The vote stood 24o noes and 100 yeas or
a majority against the IL to proposition
of 140
Again the house was polled. this time
on the ratio of IS to 1.
Tie vote stood 239 nays and 102 yeas,
or a majority against OF l37.
The silver men breathed more easily
for a moment.
10 to Defeated.
Once more was the proposition put to
the house. this time on the ratio OF 10
to 1.
One hundred and thirty-two was the
ma jority against 1t.
Az the presebt rate Of progress it
look as though the hnal vote could not
be taken before i:so o'clock and perhaps
even later. Itft
B-th sides were energetically laboring
to hold and Increase their strength.
Which would wins
The Republicans were voting solidIy
against free coinage under any ratio.
I'VE remarks Of ex-Spsaker Reed that
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THE sHANN INSURANCE..
The Manhattsn Life Refuses to Pay the
$4,000 Policy.

TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 2s.--Counsel for
Mrs. Matte Sham, of Princeton, who was
recently tried for poisoning her son, and
acquitted, has received notice to the effect
that the Manhattan Life Insurance Com
pany refuses to pay the. insurance on her
sons life. The company through their
counsel say that the cause of death has not
been satisfactorily established. IL Mrs.
Shann sues for the money the whole sub
ject will he rc-opened. She has not yet
decided what she will do
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QUINCY BACK IN roLITICs.
He Leaves the state Department To Help
the Massachusetts, Democracy.

the Massachusetts Democracy.
BosToN, Aug 2S.-Josiah Quincy has
mailed a letter to President Cleveland in
which he rendered his resignation OF the
Office Of Assistant Secretary Of State.
The letter sets forth, In the first place,
the exingencies OF the Bay State campaign.
Mr.. Quincy then declares that his own 10y
atty, his sense Of what IL right, his natural
pugnacity, and his belief that the interests
OF the Democratic party in Massachusetts,
will be served by his taking the chairman
ship OF the State Committee leads him to
this decision. And 30 he writes: Il resign
my placs as Assistant Secretary Of State"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

LOUISVILLE. Aug. 2s-The Fourth
National uauk. one Of the five Louisville
banks to suspend payment during the re-
ceot panic, has resumed business. The
City National and the Merchants Ma
tional will also resume in few days.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2S-At meeting Of the
stockholders of the National Bank of
Kansas City 1t was unanimously de-
cided TO resume the business Of the bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
COLoRED BRETHREN.
Row Over Their Entertainment at Chi.
cago's Epworth League Hotel.

cago's Epworth League Hotel.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 2S.-President
w. ID. Caldwell, of the Memphis Epworth
League, has received a telegram from the
proprietor.of the Hotel Endeavor at Chi
cago, stating that he did not entertain
negroes and offering to furnish accommo-
dations for the members of the local union
who visit the Worlds Fair. The offer
was accepted The feeling against the
Hotel Epworth is very bitter and the action
Of Memphis in boycotting it will be en-
dorsed by all the leagues in the South.
Unless the Northern Leagues throw the
colored brother overheard the Southerners
will undoubtedly secede. kilograms were
received from leagues in several other cit
les indorsing the stand taken by Memphis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

Everyone should bear In mind that thr eScas-l n
10 Nantasket on "wednesday next wope ~, last
opportunity TO visit this famous rcsms>at r.tusci
fare this season. No more enjorrnenf car b
perieneed anywhere than Il tc ~ cbtatnsd frcus
GAYS outi NJ a, this popular resort
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Died suddenly.

"A man name Coyle. 65 years of age.
living at 13 Palmer .et. died suddenly
at his home, at S 4. m. today. Coye hal
been Ill for several months aud died OF
natural causes. Medical Examiner
Palmer was notifei and viewed the
bodv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

PITTsFIELD, Aug. 2s.-The Hainesworth
steel works will resume today and two
others will start during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28

For tonig ht -
,loudy and warm.
For tomorrow
LOUDLY and cooler.
Temperature from
"a m. Aug. %. to Q
!. m. Aug. 2s;
highest. T9.5; lowest
Il; mean. 75.a
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For Crescent Park and Rocky Point

Take Cont mental Line steamers every 30 mil
utes fare 10 cents each way. Dancing Afternoon
aud evening In two hall. Band concert sunday
Septemb o.
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REPEAL NOW CERTAIN.
Questions Balloted on Have Been as
10 Parity Of Gold and Silver.
THE l6 TO | RATIO REJECTED BY

A Majority OF Ioa; tho II to by r4o;
the Is to 1 by 1871. and the 10 to by
1872, and the 20 to Ratio shares the
Same Fats--It Is Believed Now That
tho Unconditional Repeal Of the sher-
man silver Purchase Clause Is Cer-
tain.
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n. Is. stowelI.

Principal OF the Bryant and Stratton Business
College. will be In his ONCE, 357 Westminster
street, daily, from a. IN. to y. m, to enroll
students for the coming year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-28
delicious shore DInncr. a. FieI.d. Point.

Special care OF ladies aud children. and private
dining rooms for those who wish Special p. m
bake daily; clean table cloths at every table, the
bes chowder and cleanest clans