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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
SHEEHAN AND MURPHY
CALLED ON PRESIDENT CLEVE-
LAND TO-DAY.
The Lieutenant Governor Had a Big Rag
FILLED With Applications for Ofiice-
The Result Awaited With Interest.

WASHINGTON, April s - Lieutenant
Governor Sheehan arrived here last even
ing and went to the Arlington, where he
spent the evening with Senator Murphy.
This morning these gentlemen called
upon President Cleveland.
Mr.. Sheehan says tnat the only object
IF his visit to the President at this time
is to present the requests of some OF his
Erie county friends for appointments to
some of the local Offices. Mr.. Sheehan
adds that he has absol utely no kno ledge
as TO the applicants for single one of the
important Fed raj offices in New York
state. He has read in the newspapers
the names of the various candidates, but
this is all the Information he has on tue
subject.
Mr. Sheehan brought large bag full
of papers, some of which were TO b. LETT
with the President tomorroA.
Senator Murphy. as the chairman OF
the state committee, Mr.. Sheenan says,
j. the proper person fIr the President to
talk to on this suij ct, but the senator
says that he has no applications TO place
on file.
The result OF the visit OF the New York
state leaders To the president Is awaited
with much interest here, as it is expected
that important political results viii fol-
laNu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
NEWS CONDENSED.

Wrecked freight cats were burnrd near
Albany.
Disastrous prairie fires are raging in
Nebraska
The Ottawa county to,) treasury is
$4,000 short.
Ex.Alderman Weston Lewis of Boston
died in California.
The Northwestern State bank, Sibley.
ta., closed its doors.
A. n. Loper. New Haven, has liabilities
Of $1,000 and assets of s2'5.
John Filburn, aged 35, fell under the
wheels OF train at Hartford, and received
injuries from which he died
The houses of Edwin Booth and Rufus
p. IIardon at Marshfield, Mass, were en-
tered by burglars, and money and jewelry
were stolen
&. T.. Rand, New Haven electrician.
was struck by New York a. New Haven
train in the tunnel, +" near New York, and
instantly killed.
The boss carpenters and journeymen OF
Haverhill, Mass, met In conference, and
the bosses were given assurances that no
trouble would be made this season.
The grievance between r. =. a. III. III.
Gage and their employees at Haverhill.
Mass, regarding the price TO be paid for
the new style Of lacing shoes after beating
out has been amicably settled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
BRISTOL HAPPENINGS.
Town Council Meeting Jurors Drawn
Personal Matters.


Personal Matters.
The council held an adjourned meet
ing on Friday afterno on. the following
memters being present: Messrs. Her
reshoff. Wilson, Simmons and Thayer.
The following bills against the town
were examined, allowed aud referre to
the auditor: Sidewalk account, y. i. X.
company, $3.50; James McGovern. S. IS;
.Iohn r. Montross, s2.25; y. n. Cole, 50;
Freeman X. Cole, 375; Charles
Cole, 81 50 Il lwar' shl Whiting ~;
1915; Thomas Dowuey, Sl505; Rich
mona Manufacturing company. 81;
highway account. James Connery, SAD;
Walter III. Coggeshal, g. 81; Charles T..
Cole, S21; w. II. Bullock, 60; "A. NJ. Bull
lock, $50; y. ]. h. company. SO cents;
Eugene l. clair. 81 05 John W. Munro &
Downey. $S.15; John Mnntross. 50; &. l..
Wardwell, No 6. s4l.2l; Frederick NJ.
Barney, No 10. SIS 10: fire deparhn e Il,
Thomas Dowuey. 50; overseer poor ac
count, Wardwell Lumber company,
S24 20.
1t was voted that 500 be paid the Home
for Aged Wone anu that Sl2o be paid
each of the fire companies.
The following persons were drawn as
jurors to serve at the approaching term
Of the court of common pleas: Grand
Jurors, Stephen w. Church, John V.
Lewis, Richard Smith, Thom ~ Hender-
son, Frank l.. Bowen, James Peters
Frank Nj. Dlmond; petit jurors, William
Hodgkiason, George A. Peckan, Archi-
bald B. Macaw. Henry Walter s, James
G. Manchesl or, Frank j. Murp by, John
w. Sherman, George A. Bush, Isaac f..
Williams. Thomas Tooin, John Il. Wing.
Jeremiah Bosworth.
The folio wing is a list of the letters re-
naming in the pcstoffice to be called for:
Willard W. Bardsley, Villa n III. Castle,
Mrs. Addie &. Brown. Miss Winnie Il ~
nett, Mrs Heen l. Gilmore. Mrs. Albert
Perry, Mrs. Hil.a h. Vincent, Mrs.
| William Thayer.
joseph B. Sparks. who drives an oil
| wagon, fell from niS team OH Friday,
| striking upon his head. he was carried
| 10 his home and medical = istahcs
| called. his forenoon he nad Sd far re-
| covered as to he able to be out, but
shockingly bruisei on his face and nea /.
A serious break occurred last eyenilg ~
about 5:30 o'clock to the main water pipe
| leading in o town. A gang OF men were
ser at work and this nornln. at O'Clock
he work was completed.
An Interesting discourse will he de
| livered at the First Baptist church on
Sunday evening by It's pastor, Rev. 5. ID.
| Moxley. Subject: Lessons from the
| Egyptian Rooms of the British Museum.
Arrived, the steamer Bay Point from
| Fall River with party of excursionists
on board to witness the departure OF tn,
| Anthony, B NJ. Durfee, j. d. Bracket
II. NJ. Borden. and James Westgate
| Mr.. Anthony is the owner of the yach
| Mabel Swift of Fail River.
William Handy died this morning afte
brief illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Tnn Enr Away.

Hewas exceedingly demonstrative, and
she could not conceal her anxiety lest
the people in the next fiat hear him.
He was bemoaning his fate.
Proud beauty" he exclaimed, "thou
seemst removed from me- extend my
hand to clasp thee to my bosom. and thou
art far away"
Sir she replied, while n puzzled
light filled her eyes. II don't understand
you"
AS he staggered to his feet he involun-
tarily brushed the lint from his knees.
"Too far. too far" he muttered, 81
cannot reach her."
Selling his hat he ran from the house.
Presently the light burst upon her.
Come back
Her shrek echoed forth into the world.
-"and I'll never wear a crinoline
again. Oh. that had known
But he heard her not.-Detroit Trib-
une
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
OLNEYVILLE NEWS.
Tho Strike at the Riverside MiIis-A
Ball-Other Matters.

Ball--Other Matters.
The strike at the Riverside mill, so far
ms the m i'll Is concerned, ended some time
ago, but the strikers think differently,
ana say that instead of starting up some
of the idle looms. more are being stopped
every day. The strikers say that
they will not use any forci-
BILE means TO keep others from
taking their places. but each one will
etc. will be paid. The strikers are re-
ceiving ample financial support from
their friends and say that they can
stand the strike as long as the mill can
and are just as determined as the mill
authorities.
A benefit will be rendered Messrs
Ieirney and Moran In Irons hall next
Thursday evening.
John Francis Smith will deliver an adj
dress before the Young Mems Literary
and Social club tomorrow evening.
Loyal Pride of the Village lodge, !. O.
o. f., NJ. L., will hold a ball in Odd
Fellows hall on Manton and Thornton
avenues this evening.
The disagreeab.e weather aid not have
any effect upon the first grand bail given
by the O. and s. NJ. Benefit association
ia Irons ball last evening as there were
quite as many as were looked for
by the comrittee. rhe attendance
was large and an exceeding y
pleasant evening was spent. The
committee OF arrang ments were
Harry T. Jackson, chairman; Edward &.
Connors secretary: John Chadwick
treasurer; Luther Pickles. Patrick Cot.
feg. Herbert Bottomley, Robert Toner.
General hpor director, Luther Pickles:
assistant floor director, Edward G. Con-
nors; aids. William Hod2son, James
Reynold-. Robert Coupe, Robert Toner;
reception committee John Chadwick
Patrick Coffey, Harry Il jackson.
The Br pwn University Banjo. Mando-
lin aud Gee club will give one OF their
deliphtful entertainments in the Metho 4
Cat tabernacle next Tuesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.
Minor Happenings Here and There
About the City.

About the City.
There was no afternoon session OF the
public schools on account of the storm
yesterday. and, as next week is vacation,
the schools will not open again until
April IL.
The Rhode Island Grand court, A. O.
f. of A, will hold n special session in
this city on the evening of the 10th INST.
OF O'Rourke has made. according to
city hall records, an assign ment TO Den
mis- III. Sheahan,
Mayor Potter and Chief OF Police Child
had as guests yesterday officials from
Massachusetts,. who were here inspecting
the police patrol and fire alarm systems.
A team belonging to Dan iels & Cornell
rubbed against an East Providence car
on Washington bridge yesterday aud
four windows on one side OF the car were
broken in consequence.
At the Church OF the Congrega tion
Sous of Israel and David next Sunday
evening AT 7.30 o'clock Naraiki kosak
will speak upol Religious aud Social
Life in Japan"
The Rhode Island Veteran Citizens
Historical society will meet Monday al
ternoon next at 2:30 o'clock. The Hon.
James Burdick will read paper o.
1.-THE Footprints OF Argonauts In Cali
fornia." The public Is invited TO b.
present
The Rev. j. W. Webb, ID. d., pa stor OF
ST Paul's NJ. Il. church, will begin "A Sc
ries of discourses Sabbath evening on
" Lessons Of the Christ from Beu Hur"
rhe noted Western evangeli -. Rev. {
l.. Jackson, commences ser les OF pub
lic services in the Roger Williams church
corper OF " estminster and Knight
streets tomorrow at lO:iJ aud 1880 O'clOCK,
aud will continue TO preach every even.
ing until further notice except next
Tuesday and Saturday evenings All
are invited
What Cheer division Of the u form
rank n. OF II. held its regular meeting
last evening, when three candidates,
were initiated. A commit G consisting
OF Captain j. Il. Wentworth, Lieutenant
w. ;. Pine and Herald Waller - Nc
Lane. were appointed committee TO
make arrangements To have the division
visit Washington, ID. &. New coslun e
cases have been placed ia position In th c
armory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
BOSTON NEWS CHANGES HANDS
The Gas Interest Sells Out to an ex-
traveller Man.

BosToN, April s.-The struggle for the
possession of the Boston News opened to-
day In complete triumph for the Tow le
party, and MANAGER Wardners fore. S
were routed foot, horse and artillery.
1t is gwen out from an official source
that price in the vicinity of S750 was
paid for the plant, good Will and ac-
counts of the p per.
Mr.. Towle took possession this after
noon. lie will be editor in-chief aud pro-
poses to inaugurate a season of reform.
The paper will remain Republican, but
will be changed IN almost every other re-
sDect.
There will be a complete revolution in
the business departments. j. +. Wood
taking complete co Itrol succeeding j.
Matheson as treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
QURQWMPEQPlG

Pensions lave been granted to the fol-
lowing Rhode Islanders: Original-Wil-
liam A. Jencks. william A. Burdick,
George y. Dyer, George w. r. Lewis. Adj.
dItional-John r. Mhipple. Original
Widow-Susan l.. York.
The Hon. John {. Wyman, Rhode
Islands commissioner, will leave about
the middle OF the present month for the
Worlds fair 20 see that the many indus
tries OF the state are thoroughly looked
looked after.
The will OF Professor Horsford was re-
ceived At the municipal court Yesterday
for probate. IL contained no public be.
quests.
The Rev Henry Tucklev. formerly OF
the Mathewson Street VI. T. church, has
received call from Trinity church.
Springfield. Mr. Tuckley arrived IN New
York 1oday, after trip In Europe
The Cushman Dramatic club will pre-
seut the comedy, "Pygmalion aud Gala
tea," at Amateur Dramatic hall on
Wednesday evening next The comedy
will be preceded by curtaIn-raiser en-
titled, The Open Gate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
THE FIRST STEP.

Improved Facilities to New York from
Boston.
BosToN, April s-A move that has
created not a little excitement in rail-
road circles Is that the Boston and A..
bany 70 ID has equipped its l2 O'Clock
train to New York with new and ele-
giant drawing room cars and buffet
smoker and IL now uniform In appear
ance, being vestibuled throughout. This
is regarded "a the first toward improved
facilities TO New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

AS IT IS TALKED.

Among the numerous more or less
funny things which the board of alder
men ran across In the counting wa. bal
lot evidently cast by Democrat Il the
anti West faction. IL was M rked
straight Democratic in every respec ex-
cept In the vote for the eleventh rrJre-
sentative, when the scene shifted AID n
vote for Mr.. Covell was recorded. while
In the vacant space opDo'its the name OF
Ambrose II. West were written hese
words. bad man." ana underneath in
the blank division. George We st, d.
bad man." On motion of Alderman
West these words were declared dis
tinguishing mark, and the ballot was
placed among the de ective.
Provdence is the champion secret So
ciety city in the world. 1t has one OF the
incest lodges of Odd Fellows in New
England. The largest council of the
American Mechanics was institu ted here.
Elmwood lodge, Knights of Pythias has
the reputation of doing the best work OF
any lodge in the world under the old
ritual. This jurisdiction has also the
honor of having the senior mepiber of
the supreme lodge, James II. Brayton.
The city has mayor who is an o III Eel
low, q Red Man, X. of p, and Mason.
NV friend John Platt, who is travel
ing salesman for Fostor & Bailey, and
who Is now In Chicago. is having "A hart
time in hat city, He has offered a re-
ward OF Sl00 for a sample case which he
lost there last week. The case contained
samples OF knives. forks, spoons aud
jewery worth about 500. The sample
case was lost by Mr.. Platt's assistant.
who was returning with il from the store
OF customer TO the salesman's hotel.
The man placed the cass OF the front
platform of n surface car, but while at
tempting to board the car be was knocked
down. When he recovered himself the
car had gone too far for him 10 attempt
TO overtake IL.
Walking up Westminster street with q
friend the other day we passed the Ar
de. when my companion pointed to the
stone steps and remarked: just tweaty-
two years ago fell there and spra ned
my ankle" This remark is well Illus
trative of statement L heard someti ne
ago that we always remember misfor-
tunes while the good events which taae
place often pass out OF the memory. IL
my companion nau 1allen ana escaped
without spraining his ankle he would
soon have forgotten the occurrence.
Among the popular officers on the po-
lice force, Sergeant Ned" Smith stands
i'm the front rank. His rapid rise in pro-
motion was but slight token of the es-
TEEN in which he Is held by all. His
strict devotion TO duty and stern integ-
rity Of character inspire trust, and his
friends predict his rapid advancement
.
The firemen at the "Three Ones sta
tion on Exchange place are beginning to
think that spring has come despite the
snow of yesterday. One of the IN n said
he was sure the backbone of winter
had been broken because of the
fact that the river which flows
directly under the mouse had COM
menced its annual decay. 1.-The odor is
simply awful in the summer" said he.
"aud sometimes is so strong and thick
that we can't sleep nights" A new sta.
tion would be hailed with songs of glad
ness and thanksgiving by the membe.s.
THE GOSSIP.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
CAPTURED BY REBELS.
Brazilian Revolutionists Take More
Towns-A state of Anarchy.

VALPARAISO. Chilli. April s.-The news
of the taking of San Juan by the revo-
lutioDary forces is confirmed They
have also captured Tuarihy and Ibicuy.
Colonel Halgado has deserted the govern
ment and joined the revolutionary party.
Silveira Martins has gone to San Eu-
genio to receiva arms from Ensenano.
The revolution is spreading. Colonel
Doya has arrived in Buenos Ayres ir IN
Catamarca. h wing been summoned by
the minis,er of war. He has promised
the government not TO support the revo-
lutionary party.
The government has sent General
Fraga with 100 men to aid the natio "a!
employees. Colonel Guardia has proposed
"A plan To create Il central school for the
instruction of the National Guarl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
A Small Cyclone.

DEADwooD, $. d.. April S-This town
is at the mercy Of a terrible wind storm
which has been raging for the past two
DAYS. Nearly every building in town
has been unroofel or completely
wrecked aid the loss TO the town will
be heavy. Communication has been cut
off aud ali trains are blocked. Piedmont
is uartially dts roysd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
The
FinanCtaI
Interests

Of Providence are larger in pro-
portion than those of any other
city in this country. It is the
rule, rather than the exception,
that our people have investments.
The NEWS makes a Speciality of
Financial News, and any sub
scriber desiring information will
have his questions answered, so
far as we can get the facts, in our
financial columns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Weather Observer, at Sea.

BosToN, Mass, April S-The snow
storm that set in yesterday afternoon at
1880 o'clock turned to hail last evening
and later into rain.
10 lay n heavy mist prevails with but
little p ospecI OF chahee' Inc local
the stor A..
Observer Smith stated this morning it
" QUE be warmer before night and that
local showers were probable over New
England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED BY A. p. wEEDEN.

LONDON Wheat market steady prices
Sd higher; sellers more reserved.
LIvEPooL.-Steady; prices A@ld higher
CHICoGo Car lots today; Wheat,
303 corn, 1913; oats, 206 Estimates to-
morrow: Wheat, 250; corn. 170; oats, 145,
Bradstreet's: Exports of wheat and
flour, both coasts, for the week. 1856, 47O
bushels. against 2,s75, 900 bushels last
week, and 1880, 900 bushels last year.
Stocks-W heat in the United States,
Canada. Europe and afloat for Europe
April /. l7S.000.000 bushels, against 49,
O00, 900 March |. aud l43 10000 last year.
Wheat breaking on rumor of Missouri
state report showing S34.
New York-reu loads of wheat taken
for export today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Militia Is at Good Land and Trouble
Continues.

Militia Is at Good Land and Trouble
Continues.
PARIS. Texas, April s-There is no
prospect of peace in the Choctaw nation
as yet
The militia is sti | at Good Land.
The sheriff Of Jacks Forks county. in
which Auflers Is situated arrived at the
militia camp yesterday with warrants s
Tor Locke aud the men who were In his
house the day it was attacked. They
say they will arrest Locke at every
hazlrd.
no terrors tor them. Every day new
atrocities are reported TO have been con-
mtted by the militia men.
This week an officer shot of pistol
close TO white mans feet to see him
lump
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Destroyed Cattle.

TOPEKA. Kan. April s-Prairie fires
are raging in Graham an Phillips coun-
ties. destroying quantities Of hay. several
head of horses and about fifty sheep.
Mrs. Bowen aud three children were
caught In the flames and to badly burned
that they cannot recover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Caused sIo.OoO Loss.

LEXINGTON. N. d., April s.-Prairie
fires are burning in several directions
II. S. White of this city has lost over
$4,000 in stock burned. The flames are
fast sweeping toward this place, but
ample fire breaks AM the hose company
will prevent its reaching the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Another ship Ashore.

MoNoNoY POINT, Mas, Ap IL s'-The
fierce gale which struck this shore last
night RACES fariously. T legrapl com
munic ition is nearly cut off. IN, seas
running high aud " Is feared that the
SCHOONER Roger which Is ashore on the
shoal Willie ga t,tIl loss, she is dashlnx
nard aud is already helpless.
The crew vas taken >lm her by the
Momoy life savers early this morning
after a fierce fght sg Mnsg the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

what lncaAs this GOODNESS b,
Jonson and Joanes-is there diff
between them
Difference? / should say so! As much
difference as there is between gentle
man and donkey"
HIM! But which is the gentleman
and which the Donkey
"Well, it is just there where they diff.
fer."-Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Two Men Burned to Death.

HUTCHINSON. Kan, April S.-A prairie
fire started north of this city Thursday
night and burned up near to the city
destroying farms, houses, cattle. horse.
and hogs, to the value OF severaI
thousand dollars. Two young men were
burned to death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
In New Bedford.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, April s.-A
sharp thunder storm passed over this city
at 1880 o'clock today. The storm was
preceded by dense darkness ana the
iightnIng flashes were OF unusual fire.
quency and brilliancy. After the storm
the sun came out slightly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

Yesterdays communication gave this
settlement the highest official sanction, and
upon its receipt an entry Of Judgment sat
isfed" was made in the United States
court. The costs of the proceedings are
made as light as possible for the veteran
general. The fee of the district attorney,
for example, was stricken out by the dis
trict attorney himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

AiNswoRTH, Mob. April s.-The most
fearful fire ever witnessed IN this section
has devastated nearly all the country
from three or four miles north OF this
city to the Niobrara river, a distance OF
fifteen miles.
Parties coming through the burned
district say the fury of the fire could not
be des ribed.
IL swept over the prairie at rate OF
forty miles an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

SETTLED AT LAST.
Old Suit Against General Banks Is with
drawn From Court.

drawn From Court.
BOSTON, April s.-United States District
Attorney Allen received an official com
munication from Washington yesterday
which put an end forever TO the old and
oft-described suit of the United States
against General Banks. A couple of weeks
ago the district attorney forwarded to the
capital the final arrangements for con
cluding the action, and stated that he was
In hearty accord with the proposed settle
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
BIG SHIP ASHORE.
An Unknown Vessel ON Bronton's Reef,
Newport.
SPECIAL 10 rus NEws

NEWPORT. r. l., April s-A big ship is
ashore on Brsnton's. A dense fog pre-
walls and her identity is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

Celery is 30 healthful that II should be used In
every family at least once week. Read large
Kalamazoo Celery adv IN another column II you
can fndlt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
PRAIRIE FIRES
o. USE LOSS OF LIFE AND DO
GREAT DAMAGE IN THE VEST.

Two Men, Woman and Three Chill
dren Meet Death In the Flames
Cattle Destroyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08

DO you want = situationl A io-cent ad
vertisement In the "News" will supply 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
New York Cotton Market.
QUOTED by A. 4. WEEDEN.
NO PROSPECT OF PEACE.

otal receipts. 5000; spot price. $ 9-i6c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-08
Last sales at New York.

znifes ex-dividends. IEx-right&