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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-14
LOCAL ITEMS.


At the monthly meeting OF Ballou
Oniversalist Church held Saturday even
ing, III. A. Wood was elected superin-
tendent of the Sunday school and Mrs
-; ~. Trip assistant superinl eudeut
ms Sunday school now numb.rs 75
members and the average attenda ace for
the o3 Sundays of the past year was 80.
Evangelist Joel Bassett who has been
In Belmont. y. H., and Brockton, Mass,
mas returned and will preach at his mis-
sion, Bethany Mission, 26 South Main
street, again regularly.
James O'Brien fell from his wagon on
India street at IL o'clock this morning,
sustaining severe injuries. He was taken
to his home.
William B. Church, 81 years of ages
fell in "A fit at the Brown q Sharpe Man
utacturing Company's works this morn
iing, ana was taken to his home 16 Will
low court.
The annual meeting OF the Southern
Rhode Island Press Club will be held AT
Hope Valley, "Wednesday, Feb. %. at 10
q. IN. n full attendance of the members
is requested, as several items of import
ance viii come before the body after the
election OF officers for the ensuing year.
This will be the first meeting the club
has held in Hope Valley since its organi-
zatlou there six years ago
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AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Their Annual Meeting HeIdin West
erly Today and Reports Read.
A REMARKABLE INCREASE.
The Membership of the Order Has Greatly
Grown During the Year-W hat the
Financial Report shows-1he Election
of Officers for 1898 and Who They Are.

WESTERLY. r. l., Feb 1.-THE first
annual session Of the state council of the
United Order of American Mechanics is
being held in the council chamber of
Hope Council, No l, today. The meet
ing was called to order at 10 o'clock by
State Councillor Ira ID. Goff of Riverside,
who. as soon as the body was called TO
order, read his report. Among his recon-
mendations was one that suitable office
should be located in Providence for the
state council secretary, which met with
much favor and the recommendations
will no doubt be adopted. He called the
members attention 10 Washington's birth
day and hoped that each and all would
lay aside their toll and pleasure upon
that day and assist in keeping. the name
of Washington fresh in the memory of
the people of the state.
The State Council Secretary c. w. Lit
tell followed with his report, which is as
follows:
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Lydia Mamreon Won Finkelstein, now
Mrs. Mouutford, will lecture at Music
Hall, Feb. 10. IL aud Is. on Eastern Life
and Manners" Mrs. Mouutford was
born and brought uD in the city of ,Jeru.
salem and lived in Palestine aud Syria
until she was ~ years of age. She speaks
slan aud Arabic, besides several other
Oriental dialects. aun she is thoroughly
familiar with the manners aud customs
OF the diif rent races inhabiting those
countries. She ~ gifted with renark,.
ble dramatic powers. she delivers her
lectures in Oriental costume, assisted by
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THE GRAVES CASE.

Rumors That the Witnesses for the
Prosecution Are Wanted Again.
IL was stated in this city last night
that kilograms had been SEM TO witnesses
in the East asking IL they would return
To Denver to testify in the Graves case
on the part OF the state If their expenses
were paid. The general opinion seems to
be that such being the case. IL is done by
the prosecution in order to find out what
the attitude of the witnesses is.
Col. Ballou. who was connected with
Graves's defense, stated today that he
knew nothing whatever about the case at
present. lie supposed that If such tele-
grams had been sent IL was for the pur-
pose OF showing the willingness of his
prosecution TO try the case again rather
than definite decision that it would be
done.
Mr.. Barney, OF Colwell & Barney, sal I
that his firm was only connected with
the case of the will. He knew nothing OF
this part of II. He also UhouS Sht IL showed
a disposition rather than determination
To try the case again.
William H. Wood was one of the wit
nesses for the prosecution. lie stated
today that he had received no word from
Denver in regard to he new trial. liz
word was sent TO one he did not see why
ali the witnesses SHOULD not be asked.
He seemed to think IL was practically
useless TO try the case again.
Negotiations are lbeing made for the
purchase OF tickets for the Eastern wit
nesses.
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CENTRAL FALLS.
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the
Board of Firewards.

Board of Eirewards.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Firewards was held last even
ing.
Three claims for damages sustained by
the bursting of water pipe at the hy-
drant at the corner OF Dexter street and
Hedley avenue, on jan. 20 and Feb. TO-
were presented by John Il. Goldsworthy.
john Varley and William l.. Latimer,
each claimed 500 damages, and Samuel
Mitchell $500. The claims were referred
to the committee on property.
The committee on street lights was
empowered TO place two gas and one
electric light on Blackstone and High
streets in the vicinity of the New Eng.
land Electrolytic Copper Company.
Petition OF Leroy Fales ana Others to
have Policeman William j. Stafford re.
stored to his original beat WAS referred
to the committee on police.
The Police report for the month Of Feb
ruary was received and ordered filed, and
the payroll amounting to $500 allowed.
During the month there have been 81
arrests made, OF which number So were
prosecuted aud 80 committed.
The matter OF re-cataloguiug the library
was brought up and referred To the com
mite on libraries.
The following bills we're allowed
Pawtucket Water Works. S3lI 95
Spaulding Brothers. $40; JOS NJ
Whipple, 81; Chief Engineer Patt, $500
CAPT. Goldsmith, 81; Elmer T. Lieut., 50:
Frank III. Washbura. 50; Joseph w.
Freeman. $50; Pawtucket Gas Company.
s49l. 02: f. w. Babcock q Co.. IS SO:
Fr derrick L. Mccartney, S3l 25; Fales a.
jerks Machine Company. 81 As: i IL
Fairbanks * Co, 50 25; Mason. Chaplin &
Co. SOL 10; Il. B. Wilbur, S3s %: George
w. Gooding, 50; +. l.. Freeman q Son, 81
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Contest Closes
March 81.
QVR0WNVPE0PI1

Mrs. j. III. Grace Of this city was the
guest OF Mrs. 5. III. Bertram, Boston, last
Shrove Tuesday-which is today re-
crlves Its name from the old Saxon word
shroye, meaning ito confess" as this
was the day for con fession, immed ately
preceding, as IL does. the first day of Lent.
ASH Wednes day receives its name from
the Ancient Roman Catholic ceremony or
the faithful approaching the altar clad in
sackcloth. and receiving from the priest
the mark of the cross made in ashes on
each head, the priest saying. "Memento,
homo, quia conis es ct in pulverum rever-
tertis." These ashes were usually made
from the palms consecrated on Palm
sunday OF the preceding year.
Ex-Gov. George Peabody wetmore was
one of the pail bearers at the funeral of
Mrs. William {. Whitney
Mr.. c. 5. Adams of Pawtucket has an
exhibit at the third annual show of the
New England Light Brahma Club, which
began at Boston today.
Mr.. Louis Lorillard has refused an
offer made by Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt
o. $4,000 for the season for "Viuand,"
he beautiful Newport villa bequeathed
To him by Miss Catherine Wolfe.
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UNDER $4,000 BAIL.
vincenzo Beliino Under Big Bonds fo
IrIal.

vincenzo BeIiino Under Big Bonds for
IrIal.
Vino MO Bellino, the Italian who shot
Nicola Maio i. whose case was to be tried
before the Sixth District Court this
morning, was brought into the
court room and was held for trial ten
days hence. Owing to the precarious
state that Maioni is now Ia ami the slim
hopes that are held for his ultimate re
covery, Acting Judge Sweetland decided
TO raise the amount of baIl from S1,OJOto
$4,000.
Maioni is in very bad shape and tie
pro poets OF his recovery are exceedingly
doubtful. Since his removal from the
hospital he has beeu steadily growing
worse, until yesterday, when il was de-
cided TO perform an operation on him.
Drs. Palmer and Rala performed the
operation aud drew large quantity of
pus and blood from the man, body He
is very weak and is failing rapidly.
An effort is being made TO remove the
man TO the hospital again, but Maioni is
so bitterly opposed o going there that IL
is doubtful IL his consent can be OBJ
tanned
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RIVERSIDE.
Red Mems Social" C." supper-Nee
Of n Gateman-M Passmore's Funeral

Red Mems Social" C." supper-Need
ofa Gateman- Mr. Passmore's Funeral.
Squantum Tribe, Order of Red Men
will give house warming and social in
Winchester hall. Thursday evening A
party wagon will start from the Hough
building. Providence. at 1:45 u. NJ. To ac-
conmo ate all The friends OF the tribe
who wish TO attend.
The ladies OF st. Marks church will
hold sc. C." supper and entertainment,
consisting of reading. speaking aud drill
by the children this evening.
A gate tender is very much needed at
the Lincoln avenue crossing, River side
as the duties of the station agent are very
eXacting, compelling hun to be at his
post from 5:3O n. m, until midnight
A large number OF the friends of the
late Alonzo Pdssinore attended the finn
eral at st. Johns Episcopal Church.
Providence, today Deceased married the
daughter Of George johnson, n much re
specied resident of this place.
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SI2.RaI 90

There is to be added to the numerical
strength of the order, since this report
was compiled. the membership of two
more councils, which is about 100, max
ing the total membership 2.374, making
a net gain for the year of 1859, a record
that has never been beaten by an order
oil its nature In the state This i'm great
measure is due TO the untiring efforts of
the state councillor, Ira ID. Goff, who
has labored night and day TO forward the
interests of the order.
At noon recess was ordered that the
delegates might partake of an abundance
of good things to eat, which had been
prepared for them by the mem bers of
Hope Council. During the early portion
Of the morning, about thirty new mem
bers were admitted TO the body. Among
the notable members OF the order present
were EX-National Councillors Thomas +.
Gilmore of New London, Thomas b.
Chapman OF Hartford, Conn., aud State
Council Secretary Charles G.. Littlefield
of Boston, Mass. On being called to
order after dinner the officers of the
coming year were elected and other i'm
portant measures acted upon.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE market is
quiet and waiting. There is little news.
G b. and @ directors declared the usual
Ia per ceut quarterly dividend. The
London market is unchanged.
Sterling is strong at the highest rates
yet attained; demand is quoted 4s9 less Is
England is ready To pay 76s 4l6d for
American eagles, exchange rates are now
at the exporting point.
G. c. &. aud St. Louis statement for
December surplus increase 5000; for six
months, surplus decrease. 500. 1886.
First week of February, Atchinson
earnings, increase Si0,03i
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erty, Camp 13; Capt. Frank f. Hazleton.
; Camp IL; Capt. w. X. Williams. Camn 10
Constitution and Rules-Capt. j
Wesley Binning, Camp II; Capt. l.. fl
Knox, CamD 5; Capt G. ID. Remington.
Camp !; Capt Aaron +. Usher. Camn s.
Past Capt. Reuben II. Dexter. Camp Q.
Col. Thomas NJ. Sweetland then read
his annual report. lie said that upon
assuming command Of the division he
found three camps not I'm working order
No at Riverside, No. 20 at East Green
w ich, and No. 81 at Warren. and finding
upon investigation no hopes of their re
Nivlng, he revoked their charters
The colonel recommends that the ner
capita tax be raised, as considerable dif.
dcultv has been experienced in perform
ing the work of the division from lack Of
funds; also that percentage be charged
on all supplies TO help meet the expenses
OF the division.
During the year all the camps of the
division have been visited but three.
The state has granted the division per.
mission TO carry arms and drill I'm public
and permission can be had at any time
for visiting camps from other states 10
drill with arms. Permission has also
been granted the members of the order
who are in the state militia TO wear their
badges while on duty.
petition Is In the hands of the Gene
raj Assembly TO incorporate the Division
Of Rhode Island aud assurance has been
given that it Will be passed.
The report also contaus references IN
the attendance Of the colonel upon mn.
merous red-letter occasions, includinv
the eleventh National Eucampment AT
Helena, Mont.
), The report was received, as were also
the reports OF the adjutant and quarter.
master.
Quartermasters Report.
Following Is summary OF the annual
report OF Quar'ermaster Reuben II. Dex.
ter, for the official division wear endiny
Feb. IA, 1873. The consolidated camp re-
port Is made up from the returns made
camps throughout the State:
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The FINANCIAL NEWS.
Local Finances.

The local market was very active, indi-
eating the continued demand for coed
securities, but there was some shading
prices from the highest prices recently
obi aimed.
The earnings of y. Y, y. H. and II.
are reported o have been 10 per cent on
its entire capital stock last year. There
have been years. however, when the road
earned "a per cent IL is asserted today
i'm Boston that the floating debt OF the
company on Dec. 81 was 81, So, ,00O as
compared with $500, 900 on June 80, 1892.
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New York Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain Notes.

London wheat market dull, prices 81
lower.
Liverpool wheat market since Friday
quiet; spot prices sd lower; futures "a
I'd lower.
CH1CAGo-Car lots Monday aud Tues-
dav: Wheat, 231; corn. 4O7: oats. l57:
hogs, 10000.
CHICAGO Estimates tomorrow: Wheat
2S6: cora. 2,5; oats. $50; hogs. 2S.OOO
Wheat ON passage lucretss 2.536. 600
Corn on passage decrease $4,000
Wheat opened steady and moderately
active, Corn dull but steady. proyi.
siOus easier.
Visible supply-Wheat decrease 4i7OOO
Corn increase $4,000. Oats decrease i92 !.
600
Strength in wheat market cones from
apprehension of severe freezing follow
ing present thaw: trade light.
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interviewing IN. bankers.

NEW YORK, Feb. H.-Secretary OF the
Treasury Foster yesterday called on a
number OF bankers at their offices In this
city. He then went to the sub-treasury
where he was closeted with the assistant
treasurer, MIR. Roberts. When inter-
viewed later, Mr.. Foster said: "The sit
uation Is unchanged and there is moth
ing can add TO what have said i'm the
morning papers"
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still In Danger.

NEW YoRK, Feb. IL Miss Sarah Duffy.
who was shot twice in the back by her
lover, John McCarery, in Brooklyn. is
still in danger. Tue bullets have not
been extracted. The wounded girl mani
Tests great deal Of anxi ETY. about Nc.
gallery. and daily dictates a letter TO rip
the burden OF which is Cheer upi | am
going to ct we'll
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T ist Captains Cha rles L. Pettis and
j ,hn +. Clark were appointed the COM
ttee on credentials, aud reported that
u ere were present forty-three represen-
u t'ves OF the division. entitled to a seat
IT. the convention.
Divine blessing was invoked by the
chaplain, and the convention declared
open for business
Col. , 'eetland then made the followi ng
a. oointments of committee:
IN Ritual-Past Col Charles III. West
Can 3; Past Col. The dore A. Barton,
IAN. 3; Capt. j hn Il. Newman, Camp
:; Past Cap. w. /. Thompso :. Camp 10;
Lieu Fr!uklin n. Blake. Camp 8.
X soiuliCns-Maj William NJ. p.
Bowen, Past Capt. +. j. Ci ton. Camp
>; Capt. George II. Luther, Camp 10:
Capt Everett ;. Mathewson, Camp 6;
{ pt. William II. Addison. Jr.. Camp 10.
Reptit OF Oflirers-Past Capt. +. j
Ctinior, Camp >; Capt. William r.
Congdor, Camp :; Capt. NJ. L. O'Flah-
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NEWS CONDENSED.

A Boston syndicate has bought the Mil
waukee gas works.
Charles de Lesseps has been given per-
mission TO visit his fatherI
A workman at Savin Hin, Dorchester
was killed by falling stone.
Six persons were fatally injured at n
christening i'm st. Louis.
A former British consul thinks Hawaii
ans will never consent To annexation.
According To the Figaro France will be
given the preference I'm regard to the Pan
anna canal concessions.
Fred Bruneman, aged 90, OF Chestnut
Hill, Bridgeport, Conn, fell from car
riage and was fatally hurt.
Mrs. Peter Savage, 81 years old, of
Bridgeport, Conn, fell on the Zee and was
so badly hurt that tho AN@'~-. saw sho
cannot rec
aaa=
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tlOthlnR HlnIeh.

Hose extinguished a slight fire In the
house occupied by Isaac Pearlstone. co
Gladstone avenue, al $50 O'CLOCK last
evening. Some clothing hanging behind
TIE stove becaw' overhea ed aud a narr,.
ola1e resulted. Damage, about go.
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Icil ON the lee.

At s:45 O'Clock last evening William
+. Keuney fell on the sidewalk in front
OF 1865 Charles street lie struck against.a
most. cutting a bad cash in his lips and
nose. IIrwas assisted to bis home. les
Charles street.
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GUARANTEED.

The House at IL Tefft street Under Rigor-
Gus Rules.
The house lately occupied by Desidero
Capuana, at the rear OF IL Tefft street.
who died of malignant typhus on Sun
day night, Is still under quarantine, aud
no one except the physicians is allowed to
enter or leave the house.
All the clothing of the dead man has
been burned, and everything IN the en-
tire house has been thoroughly fumi-
gated. The house will be quarantined
for ten days. and il is Thought that the
further spread Of the disease has been
checked
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su.During the year there have been twenty
four disDens atoms made and sixty-tyyo
commissions issued To camp officers.
Three camps which were under suspen-
sion have beeen dropped during the year
They are: Gen. George B. Mcclellan,
No. 2, Riverside: Gen. u. ;. Grant, No.
20. East Greenwich; Commodore Joel
Abbott, No. II, Warren. These camps
wer- ia state of suspension Mt the be-
ginning of the year and consequently
they are not included in the number OF
members in gooI standing
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Knights OF Pythias
Walter Scott was elected grand vice
chancellor, and 4. B. Smith as grand
prelate at the afternoon session.
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Bowling.

In the Elmwood Clubs bowling tour
nament last night Team 1 defeated Team
: by score of 2,O26 to l,7l3. Messrs.
Whitehouse and Winsnr were absent
from Team z. The score:
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CON DITION S.

TO the lodge. club. circle. social.
charitable. political. literary or
other organization in whose be-
hair most coupons are turned I'm
withtn the limits of this contest
the News" will pay $500 In cash.
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SECOND EDITION..
4 O'clock.
The SONS OF VETERANS
They Met Today in Pawtucket and
Heard Reports.
THE ORDER is FLOURISHING.
The New Oficers of the Junior Branch
of the Grand Army who Were Chosen
Included w. vi. II. Bowen as Colonel
The Full Details.

The fifth annual convention of the
Division of Rhode Island, Sons of Veter-
ans. was opened at Tower Post Hall,
North Main street. Pawtucket. this morn
ing with very good attendance Of dele
gates.
The convention was called TO order by
Col. L. NJ. Sweetland, commander of the
division, and the roll OF the convention
called. Adjutant Alton l.. Pierce and
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Col. W. VI. i. Bowen

Col. William NJ. Il. Bowen is native
OF Atteboro, Mass, having been born
there in 1864; but his life, since his early
childhood, mas been spent in Providence.
lie was educated IN the public
1884 graduated from Brown University.
and mas since occupied his time in legal
pursuits HIS father i Amos NJ Bowen.
president OF the Franklin Mutual Fire
Insurance Company. He enlisted i'm
the First Rhode Island regiment
and alter spending year in rebel pri-
sons he went TO the front again as lieu
tenant OF the Second Rhode Island. He
also served rs aide to Gen. Eustis, aud is
y member OF the Massachu,etts LOYAL
Legion.
Col. Bowen is member of Fred f.
Davis Camp, No. 10 OF Providence "A mem.
Der OF the Rhode Island Society of Sons
of the American Rsvolutio 3, and "A fine
member Of the Uaited Train of Artillery.
lie Is also member of the Massachu-
setts Commandery Of the Loyal Legion.
lie has been Inspector ald vice commnn-
der of the X. !. Division, >. o. V, aud
his election TO the colouelcy is but a lust
tribute TO the faithful aud efficient mau-
per in which he has already served the
division.
The election OF officers had not occurred,
at O'Clock this afternoon There seemed
10 e no doubt OF the election Of W.. NJ
L. Bowen rs colonel or that Charl 3 l..
Pettis would be appointed adiutan,.
Reuben H. Dexter IL was expected would
ID iected major, but perhaps Lieutenant
colonel instead.
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sketch OF Major Dexter.

Major Reuben ii. Dexter is Il native of
Lewiston, Me-, coming TO his state with
his father, Benjamin Dexter, while in his
infancy, and living for while in PrJvi-
det c.. He has been citizen of Paw
tu krt for number OF years, and at
present occupies the position OF assistant
shipping clerk at the Il. Bliss Manufac-
turing Company. His father, BENJAMIN
Dexter, served during the rebelli N i'm
Company /, Eleventh Rhode Island Repi
ment, and has been "A mem ber of Tower
Post for "a number of years. Major
Dexter was charter me nber OF Capt A.
X. Tilton Camp, No Q, 5. o. ". which
was organized AT Pawtucket, Jan. ~
1880 He servtd AS second lieutenant two
years. and next year AS captain. lie was
quartermaster OF the Division OF Rhode
Island last year, and was elected to serve
the present year as quartermaster of
Capt. A. X. Tilton Camp.
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New York Market.

'slgnifles ex-divldend.