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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
UNDER A FALLEN WALL.
Many New York Firemen Were
Caught and Buried This Morning.
ALL ESCAPE INSTANT DEATH.
Pulled Out by Their Associates-severa
Were Dangerously Injured-The Fire
Was in Story g. Sons Big Warehouse
The Damage Reaches $500, 200.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2l.-Three alarms
were rung In at 12:45 this morning for a
fire In Story a. Sons storage warehouse.
corner of King and Washington streets.
The warehouse is built of brick and Is
three stories high. When the doors
were broken in the fremen found that
the building was filled with smoke and
flames.
quantity OF oil was stored in the
warehouse, and the firemen expected an
explosion at any moment. The building
was also stored with cotton, rice and
sugar.
The streets in the neighborhood OF the
fire were so filed with smoke that the
nremen were impeied in their work
Three alarms were sent out. The fire
was not under control until an early
hour this morning, and the damage is
roughly estimated at 500 600
Tee west wall fell at 1:20 o'clock. Seven
OF the fremen were struck by the falling
bricks when the walls fell.
Forty firemen rushed TO the help Of
their comrades. Capt. Van Horn and
f'iremen Robertson, Coyle, McCurran.
Reynolds, Wal aud Lawler were taken
from the rvins, all or them hurt and un-
conscious.
Both of Reynolds legs are broken.
wars ankle was cut aud he was cut
about the head and arms. LAWYERS spine
was hurt and he was badly bruised. One
OF Coyle's hands is hurt and one of his
arms IS broken. Robertson has broken
leg. McCurran escaped with bruises aud
possibly with an injury to the spine.
At 2:20 o'clock. n section of the wall on
King street about fifty feet long, fell in
one mass across the street. reaching en-
tirely TO the other side Of the street, 10
the edge OF line OF trucks standing there
and striking two men who were watch
ing the fire from the trucks.
one OF the men was Abraham Hull,
superintendent of the insurance patrol.
The other was his driver, James Mcbride.
Hull was not seriously hurt. McBride's
left leg was broken.
The fire was under control at 2:oO
o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
THE CoNCoRDIA SOCIAL CLUB.
n Masquerade Ball at Oriental Hall
Which Attracts u Largo Attendance

A Masquerade Ball at Oriental Hall
which Attracts Large Attendance.
The Concordia Social Club held a mas.
qpcrade ball in Oriental Hall last even
ing, aud it was by far the largest gather
Ing OF the kind in that hall this season.
The costumes in many cases were elabo.
rate, and nearly every trade and calling
was represented About 9 O'Clock the
grand march was formed, with Milton
Rodenberg aud Miss Lena Smith at the
head, and they were followed by about
li5 couples.
After short season of dancing the
prizes were awarded and the following
named persons were the winners: For
The most ridiculouslv dressed lady and
gentleman, j. w. Locke and Miss O. q.
Flagg. the former receiving n handsome
pair OF cuff buttons and the lady "A gold
chain; for the best costume, l.. X. Jones
and Miss Bora keney. a scarf pin and n
gold chain being the prizes.
The floor was i'm charge OF Wilton =
Rodenberg assisted by BENJAMIN Brani-
gan, Charles Munroe, j. O'Rouke, Henry
Janitzky. NJ Rodenberg, 4. Cary and j
Clarke. The Alpine orchestra furni shed
the music. The officers Of the club are
Thomas Cary, president Benia
Branigan, vice president, aud Albert 5.
* ldenberg, secretary aud treasurer. The
date OF the next social is Feb. %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
L0NSDALE HORROR.
Two More Victims OF the Accident Laid
at Rest.

Two More Victims OF the Accident Laid
at Rest.
Two more OF the victims OF the grade
crossing fatality at Lonsdale last
Wednesday morning were conveyed TO
their last resting place to-day in Paw
tucket. These are Daniel S. Richardson.
the driver OF the sleigh, and Mrs. Sarah
Ann Draper.
Mr., Richardson's funeral was solemn
lied this forenoon at III o'clock at his late
residence, No. s Cherry street. There
were present large number of relatives
aud friends of the deceased and of his
bereaved wife and four children. The
Rev. A. ,. Coats, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church. and the Rev.
). j.. Woolley, pastor of the
Park Place church. conducted the cere.
monies jointly, pIying high tribute TO
the character of the deceased The re-
IN ans we've conveyed to Moshassuck
cemetery for interment, The floral offer
ings were profuse and elaborate.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Draper
was neld at 1880 this afternoon. PRAYER
was offered at the house at that hour by
Rev. a. >. Coats, after which the funeral
cortege moved TO the Woodlawn Chanel
where public service was held by The
Rev. Mr.. Coats. Interment was at
Moshassucl Cemetery.
Mrs. Draper was a member of Industry
Lodge. Daughters OF st. George. and
members OF that body attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
STATE NEWS.

Interesting Items From the Busy Town,
Because OF the increase of rates of Paw
tuxet water many people residing on tn,
kniRhtsville road who have been takin,
water. have disconnected their pine,
from the main.
Inc Auburn grammar school has beer
reopened, the scarlet fever scare hayini
died out. owiag to the enforcement of |,
strict quarantine against school childrel
from the Infected district. i.
The Saxon Worsted Company of Frank
lin will complete the removal of its plan
TO Providence about Feb 1.
About 10000 tons of ice have been bar
vested ana stored by the Crystal Ic
Company at KnightsvilIe.
The Woonsocket Irish societies hav
decided TO hold a.big parade on st. Pat
rick's Day.
The United States practice ship GeorQ.
Bancroft has arrived at Newport and vii
make her trial trip to-day.
The Newport Cooperative Buildinl
and Saving Association has reelected its
old officers.
The Rev. Thomas A. Reeves of Woon.
socket will sever his connection with tn,
Presbyterian Church there next week
morrow.
The Newport Business Mems Associa
tion has appointed a committee to repor,
plan for the improvement of Newport
In order to increase its attractiveness al
summer resort.
Yesterday afternoon a runaway acci
dent occurred at the N. Y. 81 n. X. RR
crossing, Woonsocket, by which mar
and his wife who were enjoying sleigh
ride were badly shaken up.
The Ashaway savings bank director,
at their semi-anDual meeting declared 9
dividend of five per cent. The Ashawav
National Bank directors elected at the
annual meeting are: II. l.. Crandall, b
L. Langworthy, 81; Oliver Langworthy,
"A ,; Briggs L.. A Briggs, u. Fl. Spicei
ana ID. a. Taylor. At a meeting of the
dire ctors III. l.. Crandall was reelected
president, Ii. u. Langworthy, I'd vice
president, aud krang Hill cashier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
BLAINE'S CONDITION.
Worse Early Last Night But Rested Com.
fortably and Is Better To-day.

fortabiy and is Better To-day.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Mr. Blaine wa.
not as well last evening, although the
change was not alarming. At s O'Clock
DR.. Hyatt drove to Mr.. Blaine's house
DIR. Johnston followed a few moments
later, and as he alighted from his car
riage he directed the driver to 90 to his
office for certain medicines.
The servant drove back rapidly and the
medicine was Immediately taken to the
sick room. Mr.. Blaine, Jr., who was out
OF the house at the time, was hurriedly
called.
Representative Hit, who was in the
house before the phycicians came, left the
house, but had no information to impart
as TO Mr.. Blaine's condition. After being
in the house for the greater part OF an
houP the physicians reappeared.
DR.. Johnston said their visit did not in
dicate any alarming change. He simply
desired to consult with DR.. Hyatt, not
having had that opportunity during the
DAY. There was no significance to be at
tached TO the sending to his office for
medicines. Mr.. Blaine was entirely con-
scious, he said, and conversed with him
and the members Of the family while he
and DR.. Hyatt were there.
IL Is learned that Mr.. Blaine has not
taken solid rishment for more than
four weeks, and of course could not gath
er any material strength.
The butler OF the Blaine residence this
stated that the distinguished
patient had slept quietly last L1xht and
had very comfortable night. He is
better this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
"Mark Down and shop Worn Sales" of
Shoes

As rule mean goods TO be sold at their full pres.
ent value comprising narrow widths small sizes,
weak ring, out OF style. improperly made. weak
upper stock or badly scratched and defaced
Nearly every dealer in the city ~ now advertis-
ing SALE II you viii closely examine these shoes
and then compare them with our regular fresh
goods at our regular stampcd prices yon VIII find
more of a bargain in our Crawford shoe than YOU
get az one OF these shopworn sales Besides
shoes bought from warranted and
no matter what defects you find in goods
bought at mark-down sale there is no exchaI O.
ing, eturning or allowances 70 be made The old
saying. Don't buy cat in the meal applies
here.
Tae Crawfori sho' AT its regular stamped price
Is much better bargain than you will likely get
at a sale.
IL is never sold to shoe dealers. Sold only at
Crawford shoe store 2i5 Westminster street.
Bouve, Crawford & Co, Corp. Maker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Alfretlinns Dance.

Brigade No. of the Order of Alfredaus S
held concert and ball in Freedom hall
last evening. Among the talented per
sons who participate in the concert were
Samuel Tatzey, George Talbot, Samuel
Berry Harry Broadhead. j. :. Wood,
sampson Davis, RoberJ Sohoneld, Thomas
Nichols aud Frank Shackles. This por-
ton OF the evenings entertainment was
followed by dancing. j. W. Gammell
had charge 81 the floor, assisted by j. w.
hill, Allen Schoileld, aud Fred Coppage.
w. McCue, chairman A. L. Tanner, sec
retary Sampson Webb, treasurer: Wal
ter leacy, Thomas Roberts and G. c.
Clark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator AL
drich says that he does not see how a sill
yer repeal bill can be got through the
Senate under the present rules of that
body. II the House would pass a bill it
might aid materially in getting it through
the Senate. He says it Is only question
OF time when the purchase of silver bull
lion will have to be stopped or the coun-
try will go on silver basis, but he thinks
that legislation is improbable until there
Is material change In the views OF the
majority OF the Democrats in Congress on
the subject.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
AN OLD CHURCH BURNED.
North Chelmsford. Mass, sustains q
$4,000 Loss.

North Chelmsford. Mass, Sustains q
Si2, 900 Loss.
LOWELL, Mass, Jan. 21.-The Congre-
gational Church at North Chelmsford was
burned yesterday afternoon. 1t was a
two and a half story structure, about
forty by eighty, and was built in 1886.
In the basement was located the large
country store OF Senator Elisha II. Shaw.
Nothing was saved from the church ex-
cept the communion service and little OF
the furniture, and Mr.. Shaw's stock is
total loss.
A portion Of the Lowell fire department
prevented the fire from spreading to the
mills adjoining.
The fire was caused by a dog which
rushed into the Office of the store and
tipped over a stand on which was Roch-
ester lamp used for heating, the oil
quickly igniting.
Mr.. Shawis loss Is from $1,000 to $1,000.
The loss on the church Is about $1,000
The building was insured for $4,000, an
the organ for $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
RUBBING 1T IN.
hussians VIII Never Cease Insulting and
Exasperating the Poles.

WARSAW, Jan. 21.-The Russian author
tiles have ordered that the hundredth an
niversary OF the second partition of Po-
land shall be celebrated by general fetes
and services in the churches. paradcs OF
the troops and grand balls. General
Gourkot, the Russian commander, will
give ball in honor of the occasion. and
the leading members OF the Polish nobili-
ty have been commanded 10 attend. Sew
eral have taken to their beds and claim 10
be sick in order to escape dancing i'm
honor of the destruction Of their country.
Others have stated that they will disobey
the orders. A number OF Poles have been
arrested for singing patriotic hymns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There were two fire alarms rung In yes
terday. one for a slight fire In the cellar
OF Mr.. Patsone's store. corner First street
aud Warren avenue. but the fire was ex-
tinguished before tho iremen got there
The other was Tor WHAT was supposed 20
be n fire, but was not.
The horsecars were interrupted this
morning for some time by the breaking
OF some OF the machinery on the draw
of Washington bridge. The draw was
opened TO let steam tug through aud
IL could not he closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
RIVE RSlDE.

A number of members OF the Unlucky
Thirteen Social club attended the mas.
querade OF the Concorda club of Proyi.
dence last evening. accompanied by Presi-
dent George A. Goff.
George A. Cranston OF Cranston's
Hotel, has so far recovered from his re.
cent serious accident as to be able To be
about again.
A large number OF interested spectators
assemble TO watch the dredging for
oysters at Sabin's Point oyster beds The
ice at this point averages from twelve 20
twen inches in thickness aud Is as clear
as crystal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
A Long and Tediona Voyage.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 81. -. The
schooner James G.. Woodhouse, OF Provi-
dence, r. l., for New York, was towed in
here yesterday by one of tho tugs OF the
New England Transportation Company,
which answered her signals of distress
while she was fast i'm the ice in the Sound
near this harbor. IL has taken the Wood
house two weeks 10 make the run from
Providence to this port. She was some
what damaged by the ice and very short Of
water and provisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Pierpont Morgan's Generosity.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. l-J. Pierpont
Morgan, the New York banker who gave
CSC, 900 for the free library here, attended
the opening exercises in the new building
q few days ago. Yesterday he sent the
AthenRum trustees a deed OF the lot of
63 feet front on Main street next south of
the building, saying that they evidently
needed more room. There are no condi-
tions In his gift. which cost s25.O0).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Touched Bottom, But FIoatcd.

EDdARTowN, Mass, Jan. 21. - The
steamer City OF Macon, OF the Boston and
Savannah line, bound south, was seen to
be ashore on squash Meadow Shoal yes
terday with colors flying for assistance.
The revenue cutter Dexter at once broke
through the field OF ice which girts the
northern shore OF Msrths's Vineyard and
went TO the assistance OF the distressed
vessel. During the afternoon the steamer
wes fioated and proceeded on her voyage
apparently uninjured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
A Shnrf SurccnsN.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2i.-The rise OF tenn
perature observed in the West and South
west yesterday was propagated slowly
eastward to-day, but IL will not usher in
vernal weather on the Atlantic seaboard
or carry the thermal v can much above
the freezing point. Still IL Is likely there
will be short surcease OF the cold surges
with which OF late we have grown so a..
miliar But it ia more than probable
that before the present month closes the
zero temperatures will be again in the
ascendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Calender, McAusIan & Troup
Company.
PAWTUXET VALLEY VILLAGES.
Phenix.


Camp Francis c. Greene, Sous Of veter-
ans, No. /, held their annual ball in Ca
dets' Hall, Arctic Centre, last evening.
A meeting of Narra9snsett Assembly,
| No. o, Pythian Sisterhood, occurred in
Pythian Hail, this afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Mrs. Annie M. Mueller and the board of
grand officers of the Grand Lodge being
In attendance.
Two local horsemen had q race from
this village to Washington yesterday
afternoon. and one of the parties who
was so sure OF the speed of his horse is
mourning the loss of $40 to-day.
River Point.
Edward Paysou, Peter J. Callahan,
Frank Greene, Henry Deering and George
Salvois have been appointed committee
to arrange for an entertainment and sup
per which will be given by the members of
Alert Hose company on their anniver-
sary, February IA.
Warwick.
The highway surveyors OF this town
are thoroughly in earnest in their en-
deavors to secure better roads and num-
ber OF the State Good Roads Associations
petitions TO the General Assembly will
be circulated throughout the Pawtuxet
Valley and will be signed by hundreds
of taxpayers on Monday.
Anchor ice has seriously impeded the
running of n number of the valley mills
for the last week.
The different police stations are now
crowded with lodoers every evening.
A detective has been busy during the
week looking into the matter Of SUNDAY
liquor selling by the various liquor deal
ers of the town, and it is stated that a
number Of places will be raided to-
morrow.
The memb bers of the Baseball Associa-
tion which was SO recently formed for
the promotion of athletic sports in the
Pawtuxet Valley held meeting in
O'DonnelPs Hall on Thursday evening.
Plans for the coming season were dis
cussed.
The looms in the new annex at the B.
B. u X, knights mills were started up
for the first time yesterday.
Coventry.
The town council and highway survey
ors or the town are unanimously in favor
of better roads, and petition similar to
that which will lie circulated through
the various villages of Warwick will be
presented to the taxpayers and voters in
time for all signatures to be obtained
and presented to the General Assembly
al the coming session.
Nearly all the pickerel in the various
reservoirs aud ponds have been caught
by the local fishermen, and the price OF
live bait has Jumped to Sd cents quart.
Scituate.
The members of Hope Assembly, Royal
Society Of Good Fellows, held a meeting
on Thursday evening. the following off
GERS elect being inst allied by T. n. Carroll
OF PheniX: Ruler, Byron Il. Brown; In-
structor, William Is. Hopkins; counsel
lor. George w. Fink. past ruler Il. III.
Carroll: secretary aud financial secretary,
John w. Clark; treasurer. l.. A. knight:
director, John A. Battey; guard, James
Jordan; prelate. Lyman Knight; and
sentry, James l.. Cross.
Washington.
a young daughter Of Oliver Drogue.
while coasting yesterday upon Main
street, was struck by passing sleigh. |
receiving severe injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Wreck on the Central Vermont.

RANDOLPH, VT, Jan. 21.-The night ex-
press south on the Central Vermont rail-
road ran into the south bound freight
here, smashing the engine and several
cars. The freight had side tracked, and
when the express north passed, the engi-
neer on the freight started, forgetting the
south bound express, which run into the
side of the freight in about the middle of
the train. The track was blocked for
several hours, but no one was hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
CHAIRMAN CARTER
Will Confer with tho Leaders About tn,
National Committee Meeting.

Will Confer with the Leaders About the
National Committee Meeting.
new YORK, Jan. 21-Chairman Thomas
II. Carter OF the Republican national
committee, arrived from the Plaza Hotel
last night. He is here to confer with
Gen. Clarkson and other prominent Re.
publicans regarding the time for calling
the full meeting OF the national commit
tee.
Mr.. Carter was not i'm the hotel last
night, but Gen. Clarkson said he did not
think tn. meeting Of the committee
would be called until after his Gen
Clarkson's) departure for Japan and
would probably be held in March or
April.
Mr.. Carter is understood TO be i'm favor
of holding the meeting in Nav. but the
matter will be canvassed among the
leaders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
What Cheer Grocery and Tea Empor,,r

For Saturday will offer Philippe a Canaud,s sar-
dimes for % and 33c. California Green Cages Egg
Piums and Apricots at l5c. per can; fine sweet
Corn lOc; String Beans Sc One hundred boxes
choice Florida Oranges very low. Fine confec tion-
cry lower than ever. Call and see for yoursel lyes
and try sample cup Of our 35c. Coffee.
ALDRICH ALEXANDER
62 and CA Wey bosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
A New Setting.

Those who ATTENDED the matinee at the
Providence Opera House this afternoon
were treated to a surprise. The setting
of the first part OF Primrose q Vests
and is entirely new. There are /, 800 Yards
OF satin in the setting, which cost not less
than 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21

EDoARTowN, Mass, Jan. 21.-Revenue
cutter Dexter encountered ice varying
from six inches TO four feet in thickness
in her endesvors TO get out. They will try
again today and IL successful will proceed
TO Newport TO make repairs on her boiler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
THE WEATHER.

Weather for this evening-Clear and
cold.
For to-morrow-Clear and warmer.
The Thermometers.
Temperature from A. NJ, Jan. 90, TO o
A. NJ. Jan. 81:
Highest, %, lowest, o; mean, 15.5N
The Tide for Tomorrow.
High water at Providence At ll:33 A. NJ
and at II :JO T. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
senator Carlisle's Reclamation,

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 21.-Governor
Brown yesterday received the following
letter:
Hon. JONI YoUNG BnowN, Governor OF
Kentucky-Dear Sir: | hereby resign the
Office OF Senator from the state OF Kentucky
in the Congress OF the United States TO take
effect on the 4th day Of February, 1893.
Yours truly,
j. q. CARLISLE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Weather Indications. ..

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Forecast for
Maine: Fair; warmer; winds shifting to
southerly.
For New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and
eastern New York: Fair, followed by in
creasing cloudiness and probably snow
tonight; warmer; winds shifting to
southeasterly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Crusade Against sign boards.

Orders were issued by Chief Child
yesterday to bring in all bill boards used
by the Westminster Theatre in advertis-
ing the London Gaiety Girls combination
Of a certain Kind. Tue boards that have
aroused the police are very gaudy and
racy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21

WANTED - PROTESTANT FAMILIES OF
w girls 10 work IN SIX Manufaotory; stead
work aud good wages. Ia Westninstes st. Rooms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Irregularities Claimed.

The case brought by the Court of Pro-
bate OF Narragansett against Daniel A.
Caswe,l. guardian. was hearl in the SUI
preme Court this morning. IL is claimed
Dy the plaintiffs that the defendant did
not apply the personal property of his
ward to the payment of debts. and did
not render true account OF the estate.
The case is still pending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21

More Providence news than
In any paper published. AS
much as In both other even.
Ing papers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21
Washington.

a young daughter of Oliver Drogue,
while coasting yesterday upon Main
street, was struck by passing sleigh.
receiving severe injuries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-21

Ifyou see II in the News"
It Is for the Benefit Of the
Greater Providence and Rhode
Island.