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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

dation of the two? 1t can no longer be
said that the New York and Northern
Railroad is the objective point OF the
New England road. so as to get new en-
trance into New York over the latter
road. Mr.. Morgan has pocketed that
railroad purposely to keep it ont of Mr.
Pars ons's reach, In order 10 protect the
New Haven road, in which he has large
interest.
The only conclusion Is that Mr.. Par
sons intends TO connect with the Harlem
road and to reach New York city over
York Central permits this there will be
trouble with the New Haven company,
because such line into New York is in
direct antagonism with the New Haven
company's own Danbury line, which is
much longer around aud would undoubt-
edly suffer.
But il the proposed new Vanderbilt
route to Boston is established, as planned,
the New York Central. Of course. has
thoroughly considered all the results,
good and bad, and it is prepared for a
falling out il need be.
But will Mr.. Vanderbilt withdraw
from the New Haven company, in which
into antagonism with Mr.. Morgan, who
is interested In both the New Haven and
New York Central railroads
a Possible Trade.
1t has been suggested that Mr. Wander
bilt would buy the control OF the New
England road il he could exchange his
New Haven stock for it, for the inevitable
result would be, il the New England
road became n part of the Vanderbilt
system, that the New England stock
won d appreciate while that of the New
Haven would go down.
fharafOra 10
would be cheap enough. But both Mr..
Parsons and the Reading syndicate deal
in high prices, and the New York Central
need not expect TO get the New England
road for a song.
Such deal may already have oeen con-
summated with either Mr.. Parsons or
with the Mcleod syndicate, but IL is inn
possible to tell which.
When Mr. Parsons was seen and told
the details that have come To light he re-
piled:
81 don't wish to deny the story, either
in referey ce to the Danbury road or as to
whether have sold a controlling inter.
est. Neither am In position to con
firm IL. But you may see some develop
ments before long"
A gentleman who is intimate with MI.
Mcleod said
May he Contest.
II believe that the New England rail
road will change hands before or at the
time OF the annual meeting, but can
not tell you who will get IL. The buyers
will not be hostile TO the New York Cen
tral Interests. Neither do | think that (.
will be run la opposition to the New
Haven railroad. You know that there
has always been more talk about the
New Haven company buying the New
York aud New England property than
any other ownership. The New Haven
company is more interested than any
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

New York and New England and Mr..
Mcleod and his Philadelphia friends in
both the Boston and Maine and the New
England companies has enlivened things
very decidedly. For reasons that are now
plain their movements have been wrapped
in such clouds that the wisest Wall
street gentleman has been baffled in try
ing to solve the mystery.
This may be the last time that the New
England mystery will come up. for IL
will probably be purchased within
short time now by parties who will put
1t to better use than IL has been during is
guerilla warfare on the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Will Control New England Territory.
The program is this: The establish
ment of new Vanderbilt line from New
York to Boston. using the New York and
New England and Harlem railroads, and
connecting the two by short spur four
teen miles long, from Danbury to Col.
den's bridge. This gives route between
New York and Boston four miles longer
than the Springfield route and only nine
miles longer than the Shore Line. IL
makes the New York Central completely
independent Of the Consolidated Rail
road.
Inc Seconu part OF the program Is the
formation of close traffic alliance be-
tween the Vanderbilt lines in New Eny.
land and the lines of that territory which
Mr.. Mcleod has brought together under
one management; that is. the friendly CO.
operation between the Harlem. New York
and New England aud Boston ana AL.
bany on the one hand and the great Bos-
ton and Maine, Poughkeepsie Bridge
system, aud possibly the OLD Colony, on
the other Tnis alliance will give uudis-
territory.
There is already close arrangement be-
tween the New York Central and the
Reading systems, which has been grow
ing more Intimate since Mr.. Mcleod has
been at the head Of the latter. The ap-
pointment of Theodors voorhees,, for
merly general superinl endent of the New
York Central, to ba first vice president OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

the Reading, is only part Of the coming
plan to bring all the properties men
toned into one harmonious arrange
ment.
Who Gives the Control?
But the great point Of interest at this
time is the disposition OF the New York
and New England railroad. All indica-
tions point to the fact that the New York
Central has quietly got an option on
controlling interest In the stock and that
at the annual meeting on March IA the
New York Central, or parties friendly to
II, will turn up as the owner.
IL is understood that it is a condition
OF the purchase of the New England that
the deal should be kept u profound
secret until things are ripe TO be an
nounced, for there are numerous other
plans To be perfected In the meantime,
aud the knowledge that the New Eng
land will form part Of the Vanderbilt
system and new route TO Boston might
spoil some OF the essential features of
the essential features Of the arrange
ment aud make the proposed control of
the New England territory difficult or
impossible To acquire.
For these reasons this announcement
Of the control of the New England for
the Vanderbilts will unquestionably be
denied until the time is ripe for it's pub
lication.
Parsons Building the Danbury Line.
All the actions of the New England
people are in keeping with this explana-
tion OF the situation. The New England
Railroad is building the new Danbury
short line to meet the Harlem Railroad
at Golden's bridge. rhe surveyors are
already at work aud they propose To rush
it through with all possible speed. Ii will
take only few months TO build the
short stretch of fourteen miles. IL lies
partly through high hills, but IL Is said
that the entire cost will be less than
100000.
This project was hastily launched a
week ago by supposedly independent
parties, mostly of Danbury, but the
haste excited suspicion. In this counec-
ton it may be said that for long time
New York Central people have wanted
to get a line from Danbury TO "A connec-
tion 18th the Harlem road but the con-
tract between the Harlem and New Ha-
ven railroads stood in the way. In con-
sideration for the rental which the New
Haven company pays the Harlem road
for the use Of the New York terminal
into the Grand Central Station the Har-
lem company agreed not to build line
into Connecticut.
viii IL Antagonize New Haven?
Why should such line be built pur-
posely to connect with a hostile road un-
less there is plan on foot for consoli-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

LEoMINsTER, Mess, Feb. THE wor
cester train on the Old Colony railroad
Conductor James II. Carter, was disabled
last night about one mile from Leomin-
ster Centre by a broken wheel and wa.
run into by local freight that was fol.
lowing 1t closely.
The collision was terrific The engine
OF the freight train crashed into the rear
passenger car, which was empty, driving
1t into the combination baggage and
smoking car in front OF it, badly wreck
ing that and the next passenger car and
forcing the whole train nearly 200 feet
along the track.
In the forward passenger cars were sew
eral passengers who were all more or less
injured, one fatally.
Ihe freight engine was separated from the
tender, which was turned bottom side up
beside the track, the first car OF the
freight train was thrown upon its side, the
second one was driven into the adjoining
neid, while the third car stood on end, all
being totally wrecked.
The List of Injured:
George w. Luke, Fitchburg, leg broken
and scalp cut; will die.
$. NJ. Wheeler, Fitchburg, back injured.
Mrs. J. A. Flood, Fitchburg, several
ribs broken.
Charles e. Crowley, back injured. but
John sulley, New York, injured on the
hip.
Four physicians from Leominster were
quickly on the ground and did all in their
power to relieve the suffering OF the i'm
iured persons.
J. p. Lyons, brakeman on the worces-
ter train, says: 'As soon as / found my
train was disabled ran back, swung my
lantern and put torpedoes on the track. /
knew the freight was following"
James o. Houghton, engineer OF the
freight train, says: 81 first saw white
light on the track and wondered what il
meant. Then | struck torpedo and saw
the red light. at once reversed my en-
CINE, but the track was very wet and the
wheels slid until my engine went head
long into the passenger train"
Engineer Houghton never released his
hold upon the throttle lever until all was
over. Hundreds OF people visited the
scene OF the wreck last night in the pour
ing rain. Wrecking gangs are at work
Luke Dies.
FITcHBURG, Mass, Feb. 7.-George w.
Luke, the most seriously injured of those
in the Old Colony wreck last night at
Leominster, died about 9 o'clock this
morning, the cause OF death being really
the shock he received. He had heart
trouble for some time, which initiated
against him. The injuries themselves
were not sufficient TO cause death. Mr..
Luke was ~ years old.
He was married aud has for years been
employed as machinist by the Putnam
Machine Company. His wife aud one
daughter survive him. lie was promi-
nent member Of the Grand Army.
Miss Goodroad, the other seriously in.
jured person, is quite comfortable aud is
out OF danger.
Traffic was resumed on the road about
midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
A stabbing ARRAY.

BosToN, Feb. IA row and stabbing
afrray which occurred at the corner OF
Eliot and fremont streets at midnight
may result fatally. Several men. were
engaged in the melee, but before the
police interfered Thomas German, "a.
received bad stab in the back. He was
taken TO the hospital, aud an examina-
tion of the wound disclosed IL to be of n
serious nature. John Toohey, another Of
the participants, was cut on the arm, put
not seriously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

with his wife for years.
No bit of society news ever created
greater surprise than the announcement
OF the engagement of Miss Nellie Wren
shall Grant, daughter of the President of
Frederick Sarturis, "A British snbject.
The prospective bridegroo n was the son
OF Edward Sartors of Hampshire, Eng
land. His mother was Adelaide Kemble e,
daughter OF Charles and sister Of OF Fan
ME Kemble, the actress The young
man had been educated in England and
Germany, aud about 1870 came to the
United States to seek his fortune. In
1872 OH the steamship Russia, while Miss
Nellie was returning from trip to
Europe, the couple met, formed an at.
tachment, which terminated In court
ship and marriage AT the time. Miss Mel
lie had turned IL. She had enjoyeda life OF
exceptional social opportunities, aud had
every thing to make a maid in her teens
happy.
In Washington society Mr.. Sartoris
was only figure as the fris nd of Miss
Grant. He possessed none of the finer
social qualities OF young meu. H. was
given 10 spor ing, and much of his time
was spent at the marine barracks. His
conduct was a matter of common talk.
When 1t tecame known to Mrs. Grant
and the president that the attention of
Mr. Sartoris meant marriage, there was
a deep sense of disappointment, to refer
to the matter mildly.
The wedding of Miss Nellie Grant, then
49, and Mr.. Sartoris, %, took place in the
East room at IL a. M. May 81. 1874
The unhappy married life which was
thus begun mas frequently been the sub
ject of comment, uut through all the
years of neglect aud abuse the devoted
daughter OF president cluug to her
English home for the sake OF her chill
dren.
During the last Illness of Gen. Grant
he longed to see his Nellie. The mis-
fortune of her lot had embittered his life
even more than his business troubles
IL was only with much persuasion that
she was permitted to return, even on
such sad errand of duty TO parent.
But her children. TO whom she was so de-
voted as To endure everything, were not
allowed to come with her; in TACT, were
held. it might be said, as hostages for her
return.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
GRAND LODGE, |. 0. 0. F.
It Met in This City To-day to Trans
act Regular Business.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORTS
He Tells of the Prosper lty Of the Order I'm
Rhode Island I'm 1898 and Gives Inter
esting Points on the work-The Grand
Treasurer Also Reports on Finances.

The fiftieth annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows was called to or
der this morning in Odd Fellows Hall,
No. 81 Weybosset street, at 10 O'Clock, by
Grand Master Henry T. Easton, and was
one of the largest that has ever been held
in the state. The early part of the morn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Cinnamon Don't Like Lawrence.

LAWRENCE. Feb. THE exodus of
Cinnamon which began some time ago
still continues. They claim that Law
sence is not desirable place to live in
for the reason that its police are down on
the Chinese. There have been numerous
successful gambling games recently in
which the Chinese have figured and have
been heavily fined. Six of the Chinese
laundries have closed their doors up to
date, and each day sees one or more Of
the Celestials gather up his belongings
and leave the citv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
BARON BRABOURNE.

Death OF IA Member of the British Par
lament.
LONDON, Feb. I-Baron Brabourne Is
dead. His full name was the Right Hon
Edward Hugessen Kuatithbull Hugessen.
He was born April 30 1922 and en-
tered the House of Commons as member
Of Parliament from Sandwich in 1857,
aud represented that constituency as "A
Liberal until his elevation TO the peer
age in 1850, when he became Conscrya-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

ing was devoted to the reports Of the
many officers, from which the following
interesting facts and figures have been
taken. The grand master in his report
says that peace and harmony prevails
among the lodges, and with a few excep-
tions they are in au exceedingly pros
porous condition.
Among his most important recommen-
dations are the securing of a more con
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
HOTELS ROBBED.
Female Detectives Employed at the Par
ker House and Younp's, Boston.

ker House and Noung's, Boston.
BOSTON, Feb I-During the past ten
days two daring robberies of jewelry
have occurred at the Parker House and
Youngs's, aud in each case the thieves
have escaped detection. The rooms of
the guests robbed were broken into and
their trunks rhed.
Female detectives, ten in number. are
now stationed at both hotels and great
efforts are being made to trap the thieves.
The work has been so Sticky done that
all efforts TO trace the perpetrators have
SO far failed. The women are stationed
in and about the corridors and everyone
scrutinizsd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
A Vessel Aground.

CHATHAM, Mass, Feb. To-day is
fo0gy aud a bad sea is breaking upon the
beach. The Chatham life savers have
gone out in response to signals Of distress
from a vessel which is aground.
The steamer which went ashore in the
fog this morning is the Cottage City of
the Savannah line, and she is In a dan
Qerous position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
BOUGHT N.Y.&N.E.
Report That the VanderbiltS
Have Taken a Hand.
NEW YORK CENTRAL INIT
The New Haven Likely to Be Con-
fronted by Big Rival.
FIGHTING FOR NEW ENGLAND.
FIGHTING FOR NEW ENGLAND.

Possible Alliance Between the Wander
bilt Interests and Boston and Maine
to Control the New England Terri
tory-Parsons Building the Danbury
Road--It WIN Connect with the Harlem
Road at Golden's Bridge. and the
Central Is Expected to Take 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
civil serx,ce E,ami,.,,o,

Examinations for admission into the
civil service are being held in the United
States Court room today. There are
twenty-five applicants for admission.
The examination will probably be com
pleted today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

NEW YORK, Feb. Z.-One OF the biggest
railroad deals OF recent years is under
way in New England, and il the plans
mapped out do not miscarry 1t may
change the entire aspect Of railroad man
agement in that section Of the country.
The presencs of Mr.. Parsons in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
GOT THE CHILDREN.

Mr. and Mrs. Watkins win Not lie Al
lowed to Keep Them Any Longer.
The case brought before Judge Sphinx
BY Agent Thurber of :he Society for tho
Prevention of Cruelty to children. to OBJ
tain possession of Claudia and Maria j.
Watkins, daughters OF Walter and Maria
Watkins, was heard I'm the Municipal
Court at IL o'clock today. The society
was eventually given the possession OF
the children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING.

The senate Oommittee ON the JudiclsTy WIN give
Feb. y 1898. on the rising OF the senate upon
the bill known as the Judiciary Bill" Those in
vor OF said hill viii be heard at that time. and a
further hearing of those who are opposed TO said
bill viii le given AZ the same place on TIE~-
DAY Feb. 10th. lsaA upon the rising OF the Sn afo
JOHN W. SWEENEY. Clerk. fI.st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Arion Concert Tonight.

The second regular concert OF the
Arlon Club series will be held tonight at
Infantry Hall. Madame Nordica, Signor
Campanlni aud Signor Del Puente will
assist. The program will be miscel-
laneOus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
1HE WEATHER

Weather for this eveninQ-Clear.
For tomorrow-Clear and colder.
The Thermometers.
Temperature from A. NJ, Feb. 6. to 0
a. NJ, Feb. ::
Highest, 455, lowest, 81; mean, 333
The Tide for To morrow.
High water at Providence at 1:05 A. NJ.
and at 1.27 L. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
George n. Farmer.

Formerly with the 3. &. Jameson CO.. announces
that he may he found at store. corner
Westminster and Dorrance streets. on and after
the 10th Inst. JnoS. h. PEIHCE a SON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
The WONDERFUL PHONOHARP

The greatest musical inven-
ton of the age.
Anyone can play it; instruc-
tions with music book given
free of charge to every pur-
chaser.
Price So. 90 Each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Weather .nuications.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Forecast for New
England and eastern New York: Threat
ening weather and rain in the early morn
ing, followed by clearing during the day
and cold wave during the night; brisk
and high westerly winds.
Signals are displayed from Norfolk sec
tion to PortIspd..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
SEVERAL INJURED.
WRECK on THE OLD COLONY NEiR
LEOMINSTER.

A Freight Collided With a Disabled Pas
senger Train-George w. Luke viii
Die-Those Hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Valentines at Book Department
Calender, MCAusIan & Troup
Company.
SARTORIS IS DEAD.

He Was the English Husband of Gen.
Grants Devoted Daughter.
LONDON, Feb. I-Aigornon Sartoris,
the husband of Nellie Grant, died at
Capri, Italy. Friday. He had not lived
with his wife for years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

venlent office for the grand secretary, and
for the subordinate lodges to take appro-
pirate action for due observance Of
the twenty-sixth OF April, next, the sew
entv-thiri anniversary Of the order. He
extends his sincere thanks TO all for their
kindly remembrance. The report OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

grand representatives, T.. ". Lincoln and
Peter j. rrumpler. states that the MEM
bership OF the order on the globe January
], 1892. was s02, sSl. This includes the
Daughters OF Rebekah. This docum ent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Regarding Music Boxes.
A CARD.

New York. Feb. 3, 1898.
Our attention having been called tn the
advertisement OF n firm In Providence
claiming To be able Co furnish our goods,
we wish TO remind the public that HER-
MAN A. OCKEL Of No. i3f Westminster
street Is our SOLE REPREsENTATIvE
I'm the state of Rhode Island, and caution
intending purchasers against buying OF
other firms. ~ we will not he responsible
for such goods.
Respectfully.
JAcoI q SON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Total membership Dec. 81, 1892

The Following named past grands were
examined. and the degree of the Grand
Lodge conferred upon them:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

A recess at noon was had and an ex-
cellent dinner was served by Past Grand
Robert Pettis.
The afternoon session was called to or
der at 1880 o'clock when the tellers re-
ported the result of the election which is
as follows: Grand master, j. Milton
Payne of Good Samaritan Lodge; deputy
grand master, j. T. G. Farm
ham of Franklin Lodge, Providence:
grand warden, G.. +. MacKinnon OF
Canonicus Lodge, Providence: grand sec
retary, w. III. 4. Mosley OF Eagle Lodge.
Providence; grand treasurer. Stephen o.
Randall of Hope Lodge, Providence;
grand representatives. Peter j. Trump
Ter OF Roger Williams Lodge, Providence,
and John Cockroft OF Good Samaritan
Lodge, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07
Boston Store.
Continuation of our sale of
Ladies' Underwear.

Although the excitement of
our great sale is over, there
are yet many bargains and
novelties, especially in goods
slightly tumbled and soiled,
which we have marked at one
half the sale price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

was very lengthy aud contained IN any
important points relative To the order.
Grand Secretary William III. T. Mosl ey
offered his report, which was as follows: I:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-07

Total disbursements. zee.
Mum ber OF weeks sickness.
Average age OF sick members
Average age of deceased MEM
bers .....................
Average receipts per member.
Average amount paid for re-
Average amount paid other
than relief ....... ..........
Average disbursements per
memOer..... ...................
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-29

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pictures wuxf Do you charge any more
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Well. Johnny, the shows al out aud
we've got 10 hustle or We won' Get home
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you've had good time | don't give .
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