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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

ton & Maine, which they are reputed to
have bought at $50, called for $500, 900.
They also purchased 100 900 shares of New
England at about 90, making $3.50, 900
more. In addition To this they also
bought S2,580,000 OF Connecticut River
railroad stock at 215, which represents
s5 900, 900, or grand total OF $3.50, 900.
This money was borrowed and carried in
loans.
stockholders OF the Reading have lost
since Feb. 1, by the decline Of their secur-
tiles, over s3i,0O0,000.
What the receivers will be paid for
their services is an open question, SONG
authorities placing the salary at s3O,0V
each year.
The Press says: IL is not believed that
the receivership will last long. The sys-
tenn is in condition to meet its fixed OBJ
legations. This will be soon demonstrated
to the receivers and then the property will
be returned to the stock kholders. Read
ing's alliances have not cost il a dollar.
They have, however, brought about a
mutually of interests highly important
and highly profitable. The Boston e.
Maine railroad is an s to 10 per cent pay
ing stock. Such action in itself is a valu
able aaset
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
FRENCH REVOLUTION.
Lecture at Association Hall by DIR. George
&. LOrimer.

Lecture at Association Hall by DIR. George
q. Lorimer.
George c. Lorimer, LIZ D., lectured at
Association Hall last night on THE
French Revolution"
The lecture was one OF marked histori-
cal interest as everyone has been inter
ested in France and French affairs dur
ing the past few monns. It was an ex-
baustive but brief resume of the condi-
tions prevailing in France prior to the
closing decade of the last century and
traced In u mprehensive manner the
causes that led up To the bloody finale
which resultad in the overthrow OF the
existing French monarchy. Mr.. Lori
mer illustrates his lectures with 200
stereoptcon views, presenting pictures of
various public characters prominent in
France at the outbreak of the rebellion,
ami detailed views of the different streets
and public buildings in Paris that were
made famous for all time by the bloody
scenes tnat marked the revolution. His
portrayal of the characters of Robe
sperre, Mrabeau and Marat were pre-
sented without prejudice, and the Bastlle
and otner places of Infamous memory
were faithfully depicted.
The next lecture will occur on March
13, when the STORY of the Huguenots I"
will be told by the Rev. r. 5. Macarthur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

application for the appointment OF the
Reading receivers.
81 can add but little to what is already
known" he said, "and matter OF record.
found the company unable to meet its
debts and made an affidavit to that effect,
and on 1t based my application for the
appointment OF n receiver"
"Are you alone in this movement, or
are you acting for gentlemen who do
not wish to become known at the present
timer"
Absolutely alone" replied Mr.. Platt
With smile. ~ am acting for no one
outside but myself, either directly or I'm
directly. MY only desire i'm securing an
appointment OF a receiver was 10 see II the
company could not be reorganized and
put on proper basis once more. | want
to see IL II cannot be made financially
solid with proper management. No
change has been made in the head OF The
Reading owing to my application. Mr..
Mcleod IL still at the helm while Mr..
Wilbur remains president OF the Lehigh
Valley railroad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
New York Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2l.-The appointment
O Mr.. Mcleod as receiver OF the Read
ing has been received with disfavor by
some OF the leading men in Wall street,
but the public evidently plac,
some confidence In the Nsiue
Of the property and thus his
management, as is shown by the
price for the stock today which opened
mt 3015 and on a temporary break reached
2SS4 only to return to 80 in few quota
tions and remained firmly there during
the rest of the day.
George w. Childs, who il one of the
largest holders OF the stock, says that
"the Vanderbils $ and the DreXel Morgan
people are in no way responsible for the
present plight Of the company. aud { at
neither Of them own share of its stock"
The floa ing debt Of the company is
S16,000,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
COAL CARS DERAILED.
Traffic Blocked on the Providence and
Springfield Road.


The snow and high winds Of the past
few days are still causing serious delays
on the entire line OF the Springfield
branch OF the New York and New Eng
land railroad. Yesterday all the freight
aud passenger trains were from Que to
two hours late, but not until evening was
there any serious delay.
The train leaving Providence at G:20
and due At Pascoag at 1:30 did not arrive
there until 1890, three hours late, being
delayed by the Providence local freight
which wa stalled at Smithheld aud Still
water IN an eight-foot drilt
The freight entered the drift about $50,
and NJ this time the wind was from the
northwest. and blowing nc n furious rate.
The freight. after considerable work,
managed 20 get on side track, and al
low the passenger train TO pass. The
freight, however. gust IA IL had passed
Harrsville, between Carson's Grove and
Granite coal bins, the central portion OF
the train, composed Of two extra heavy
coal dumps. jumped the track. blocking
both tracks of the main line, so that the
Providence and WOonsocket trains were
unable 10 pass.
The wrecking train was sent out this
morning and afttr about two hours
work The track vas again clear To traffic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
0UREQWVPEQPIg

Mr.. Francis 4. c. Hill gave stag box
party mt the Providence Opera House
last evening, after which AN elaborate
course supper was served ut the Hope
Club. Those present were David :.
Baker. Jr., William III. Thurber, c. &.
Burnett and Francis A. G. Hill.
The twentieth reunion and dinner OF
the Sons of Brown OF Boston was held at
Noung's Hotel in that city last night.
Prof. Clarke, Prof. Bronson. Prof. viii
liams, Prof. Monroe and Prof Snow
were present.
The engagement is announced OF Miss
Sadie A. Vars. daughter of Mr. ami Mrs.
stephen ;. Vars Of Newport, to Mr.. Will
liam King. Jr., successful young
business man of New YORK. Miss Vars
for several years has resided i'm Boston,
with her sis er. Mrs. McCilennon, and
has made very wide circle OF friends
there. The wedding will probably take
place in Boston.
Miss Carrie Justin Of Bridgeport, CT.
is the guest Of friends on Pleasant
street this city.
Mr.. Howard +. Perkins Of New York
city is visiting on Camp street.
A reception and tea was rendered Minna
Gale Haynes hy Miss Bessie Dexter at the
residence OF ex-Gov. Ladd, 100 Prospect
street, this afternoon. The affair was en-.
tirely informal aud was highly enjoyable.
About forty guests participated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
THE CITY AoF PRoyIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING,
ONCE Of the Clerk Of Committees,
City Hall, Providence,


City Hall Providence,
Feb. ~, 1895, }
The Joint Special Committee OF the city Council
on Improved RairCad Terminal Facilities to
whom was referred the application OF the New
YORK, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company,
asking permission % be all owed to continue the
use OF Its racks In South Water street fro the
Worcester division freight house, and 10 cross the
river near Crawford street bridge on trestle To be
approved by the city engineer, for the purpose OF
haqlng cars BY horse power n from the the
W orcsster divisions; also that said per-
mission may be granted for term OF three
year, and l. designed to be temporary only; aud
also foi permission 70 lay rails in Eddy ana Dyer
streets from q obe street formerly Langley street
10 D1rrance street. there 10 connect with present
rails In Dyer street, for the purpose Of mailing
freight over ia Harbor Junction branch; oars to
be- hauled by no power dummy engine or
9th motive power satisfactory 20 the City OF
Providence, nt the option ~ the railroad company,
a. far north as crawford Street Bridge.
hereby give notice that they will give Public
Hearing upon said petition in Committee Room
u, city Hall, TUESDAY, Feb. 2s. 1898. az three
O'Clock p. m, when all parties interested are
hereby notified TO appear, II they shall see ft aud
b. heard thereon. plan showing the location ot
said rails may be seen NJ this Office By order OF
the committee. WILLIAM T.. VAUGHAN.
Chairman.
n. +. HAYDEN. Clerk Of Committees 6t-fsl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
BRIGHT YOUNG MEN"
Write These Local Items for "News"
Readers.

Write These Local Items for "News Z"
Readers.
What Cheer Lodge, !. O. o. F.. will
celebrate it's fourth anniversary at the
Trocadero tonight.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the LOYAL
Women Of American Liberty began their
Martha Washington party at B. L. Hall.
The party will be continued this evening.
At the meeting of the Soldiers and
Sailors Historical Society this evening at
Tillinghast's the Rev. Frederic Denison
will read IA paper on "A Chaplain's Ex-
perience.
4 spcciaI morning matinee will be
given Washington's birthday at Iothrop 3
Providence Museum, for the benefit Of
the school children, commencing at 10
o'ctc< and continuing until 1890
Special prices will he charged for TINS
occasion only, 10 cents admitting TO any
part of the house
THE Devil in Black and White " will
be the Rev. Leroy :. Beans subject to-
night at Roger Williams Church The
lecture will be commenced at j:l5 o'clock
Alfred Stone will give an illustrated
lecture on The White City, tonight in
the Unitarian Chapel on Benevolent
street.
Fred f.. Davis Camp, Sons OF Veterans,
will hold a social IN Arnold Post hall
this evening.
Chief Supervisor Blodgett appointed
several more election supervisors today.
The Loyal Women Of American Lib.
ertv are holding n meeting in B L. Hall
this afternoon, and will hold another
this evening.
The tenth annual meeting OF the South
4. IL. lth ~ ~.
at the Office OF the Advertiser at Hope
Valley tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
IN A SN0WDRIFT.
A n. Y. and n. Il. Train Delayed Over
Night by snow.

n Ns H anu otibytu oteF
Night by snow
The train on the New York and New
England road due in this city from Bos-
ton at 7:25 p yesterday, ran into a snow
drift near Diamond Hill station and the
train was stalled. The drift was IN cut
between Arnold's mills and the Diamond
Hill station, and the snow was piled on
the track to five feet in depth.
So severe was The cold that the snow
was almost frozen solid, and the at
tempts OF the train hands to shovel out
the track was finally given up in despair
All efforts to go ahead had to be aban-
doned on account of the frozen snow,
which would easily allow the passage to
and fro of the passengers over its sur
face.
Finally the back track was taken and
the train ran back to Franklin, Mass,
where the passen lers remained for
the night Early this morning
another attempt was made to
break through the drift and this
time the tffort was successful and at
SOS o'clock this morning the train
arrived in this city.
The train from this city to Boston,
leaving here at AGO p. m. yesterday, pro-
ceeded as far as Valley Falls, where the
trip had TO b. given up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
READINGS UPREAVAL.
Mcleod and Two Others Take Pos
session of the Road.
PROCEEDINGS BY THOS. C. PLATT
The Bill Declares That the Reading and
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Companies are Insolvent-
News Causes Excitement.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2i.-The affairs OF
the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Company were brought into court yester-
day afternoon. All day there were ru-
mors on the street that receivers were to
be appointed. The offices OF the United
States Circuit Court were besieged by
newspaper men and parties interested in
Reading matters, who were eager to OBJ
tain the latest news.
About 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon At
torney John G. Johnson and Lawyer
Thomas Hart, Jr., appeared and soon were
closeted with Judge Dallas in chambers.
few minutes past 4 O'Clock the an.
nouncement was made that Judge Dallas
had made the appointments.
The proceeding was brought by ex-
Senator Thomas G. Platt of New York,
holder of third preference bonds, against
the Philadelphia 4 Reading Railroad
Company. the Philadelphia & Reading
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
Legal NOTICES.
SIIERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution No. 800 issued from the
District Court OF the Eighth Jud icial District on
the first day OF February, lSpa, ana teturnable 20
said court on the first day OF May, lsva, wherein
and Matter r.. jackson Of said Cranston II the de-
fpndant Wi be -Old at public auc tion on Mon-
day Feb Goth 500, & J O'Clock y NJ. on the
premises OF John B. Tillngh hast ~ the vi age of
Auburn in said town ~ tfaustOn, the following
de.cr cribed personal property which was attached
on the original writ ~ the suit IN which the above
dcscribed execution whs obtsipcd. viz:
one drill, portable forge, kerosene engine.
power press. foot pr -, stoves, wheel barrow
1 lawn mower. Cady ash sievcs, lot OF damaged
hangers and pulleys lot horse shoes. Ot Of dam
aged dies aud CullcrS lot Of junk. etc
levied on this first day Of February. lSN3. NJ 2
o'cocE A NJ, and will be sold 10 satisfy aid exc
cution n sufficient SAMUEL T.. GARDNER
Deputy sheriff
The above sale is al iourned 10 MONDAY. March
O. 1898, at 123p o'clock, 81 the same lila
SAMUEL r.. GARDINER.
Deputy sheriff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
New York Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain Notes.
CUoTEE ny A. T.. wEEDEN.

London wheat market dull; prices quo
tably unc 1anged.
liverpool wheat market is inactive since
Friday: spot prices Id lower; futures /
20 - lower.
CHICAGo-Car lots today: Wheat. 3lS /:
corn, Az oats. 3ii: hogs, 1900. EST
mates tomorrow Wheat. 2l0. cora. 2j0:
oats. $50; hogs, 2O.0OU
Prime says: "All sorts OF reports as To
the condition OF the wheat crop Condi-
tion does not compare favorably with
last season. Quite general snowfall lin
last week. Wheat is practically all in
elevators" "
Wheat opened firm. the large increase
on passage, weak cables aud big receipts
of wheat Will probably tell on market
soon unless clique support it. Corn dull,
light trade. Provisions, feeling soft.
Hogs close, To- er, except good heavy.
which are steady, large number unslld.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
Chicago Grain Market.
washingtou's birthday.

Tomorrow being Washington's birth
day, and legal holiday. the Offices in
the City Hall will be closed for business
In the post office the regular hours will
De observed. and deliveries will be made
as usual,
The different banks will be closed, as
well as tue public schools
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
OLNEYvILLE.

Joseph Sansever stole n suit OF clothes
from his brother yesterday and pawned
them. lie was arrested last night and
fined so aud costs.
The tenants in the Smith block on
High rect had their goods badly dam
aged this morning by the bursting OF a
water pipe In one Of the upper rooms,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
1m<HARBeKc7 =
wS-EHeHIS

Last night the mariners of Provi ience
saw the lowest tide known in the bay for
fifteen years.
The schooner John PAUL is declared by
her owners to be hopeless wreck.
The schooner East Wind, that was
wrecked near Point Judith, has been
reduced almost to kindling wood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
CHAPTER CDXLIX.
An ordinance IN amendment OF Chapter XIV. of
the Ordinances entitled Finance" annual
account OF CITY Treasurer).

the ordinances entitled FINANCE. AAnnuil
account OF CITY Treasurer
[Approved Feb. s. 1891
II is ordained by the City Council OF the City OF
Provideng q as follows
SECTION L. Ses. I3 OF Chapter XIV. OF the ord-
nances entitled Finances" Is hereby amended so
10 read follows:
'Sec. 43. The city treasurer shal make up his
account an u uly on or before the first day OF De-
center, for the financial year ending on the thr-
teth day % September preceding, which account,
after being certified by ths city auditor, slai ba
presented u the city Council before the first
Monday In January following. and said account,
together with the annual report OF the ty auditor
shall be examined by some person skilled In the
examination of accounts TO he appointed by the
committee on finance who shall supervise such ex-
animation and re- Ort thereon 10 the City Council"
True copies.
Witness WILLIAM T.. CLARKE,
feb2I I-3td City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
A Fireman Hurt.

Horace Blake, member OF Hose l
while extiuguishing he blaze in the mar
keJ owned by Clarence KinGsbury, 60
North Main street. this morning, stuck
lacerating the fiesn aud causing great
agony. The wound was dressed by a
nh ysician
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
Tell Through the Ice.

John Bowen of Anthonr, n l6-year-old
boy, while fishing for pickerel near the
covered bridge this morning. fell through
the ice and INN ediately sink from view.
lie was rescued by Louis Hdbsrlin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.
The Pastor of the Haven NJ. r. Church
Surprised.

The Rev. Lyman G. Horton, pastor of
the Haven NJ. +. Church. was taken by
surprise last night. He was beguiled by
the board of stewards into the church,
aud found 1T full of p ople.
An interesting program was rendered.
after which the pastor was presented
with n number of silver dollars. one for
each year of his life. The presentation
speech was made by Mr.. j. T.. &. Farm
ham. After the exercises refreshments
were served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
A Refrigerator Ablaze.

Hose l extinguished a slight blaze in
the woodwork in the rear of the refriger-
ator at the market owned by Clarence
Kingsbury. Oh North Main street, this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
VIII Not Concur.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-The House took
up the Sherman bond amendment today.
1t is now definitely decided that the
House will not concur with the Senate
in the bill, but will call for conference
OH it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
CON DITIONS.

To the lodge. club. circle. social.
charitable. Political. literary or
other organization in whose be-
haif most coupons are turned I'm
within the limits Of this contest
the News" will pay $500 in cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

The FINANCIAL NEWS.
Local stocks.
Local stock Quotations.

The local market is quiet today and
prices are not greatly changed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
NO BONDS THIS TIME.

The President Has Decided to Let the
Matter Drop.
SPECIAL To THE NEWS
WASHINGTON. Feb 2l.-President Har-
rison has stated to his friends here that
he mas positively decided to issue no
bonds during his term of Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
Contest Closes
M arch 81.
TIIEISlI.
PRESIDENT INDREUS on THE
FAULTS or THE CHURCH.

Some Pretty Plain Talk About the
Present Religious Belief and Prac-
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-11

Birds. lis i rule, cannot focus their
eyes on IN object save ata considerable
distance. and then only with difficulty.
The reason fol- this singular fact il
found IN the position 81 the eyes III the
hend, one being placed on each side
and looking directly outward. 50 that
they cannot be brought 10 bear ON one
object save, perhaps. at very long
distance and directly In front. The
truth 81 this statement may readily
be demonstrated BY anyone who has obs
served ordinary fowls turning their
heads on one side when desirous I'll
more cosely examining some objec,
which has attracted their attention.
When excited BY the presence 81 d
strange object. chickens viii often be
noticed examining it, first with one
eye, and then with the other. turning
their beads Tor that purpose, TINS
showing that they cannot bring both
eyes 70 bear upon il At once. The only
exception to the general rule is found
IN the cnse III the owl. whose eyes are
placed III ffont IL the head, and arc
capable Of being brought to 4 focus on
m object IL very short distance ii
front. Yankee Blade.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-11

III the year 1910 the locomotive was
d small. weak machine that was en-
;pIogcd 10 drag q few coach-like cars at
4 speed Of about ten miles an hour.
Then the directors and stockholders 81
railroads copstituted the meekest class
iof citiz rsa, very different from the die
tatorial, influential class Of the pres
mt Daniel webster. ii describing the
the American railroad of that time,
said: They are made III two stringers
df keantling. notched into ties that
cften SGT loose in the ground. Upon
tle sitiHsers two strips III iron, The
With and thickness 81 wagon-tIres.
sssrc pailed.
aesc strsf s 81 iron frequently get
ssst;clsea nt tlle ends, which turn M
,stlSe snakes heads, and pierce the floors
.ot the cssss Sach an accident actual.
" lsarIsenca IN ear between Elizabeth
aud Now York.
lhrn, sail Webster, 'sthe wheels
SIP ory tie iron straps. III winter
especially, 80 much that no dependence
can u r;Fced nren the time ii arrival.
a1sl many think II Is not certain thnt
reilroads will BE success. Youth
Companion
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-11
RAILRoAp TIME TABLES.
BALTIMORE s ONO TIME TABLE.
ID
IN lsfect sunday, Nos. rs, 1909.

No. S. yestibuled Limited eDs .ly,n leaves
New York 12s15 q. M, Phila, S:i6; Baito 1890;
Wash. 11:30; arrive at Mariinslurg 100 b nj. f:
and Chicago 1f:55 u. M. connects at Hancock
fqr Berkeley springs. and ~ Cumberland for
No. I. vestibuled Express ..DaIly.w leaves
New York 100 b. M, Fiiila 4:05 Ratio g:ls
Wash 5:i5; arrives al MArtinsbnrg i0s37 n NJ
and Chicago go D. m.
No. Il Festibuled Limited DAILY leaves
New York aaAa. M. /, Philh. 11s35, Baltic ae90 b
M Wash $40 arfirea at MaftinSburg S:36 b.
nj Cincinnati 1:f5 q. M. So. Louis 625 ID m
Connects ii Hancock fpf berkeley springs *
IA. 5. Vestlbuled Express DAILY leaves
New York 500 W M, Plsla. TO- BALTIC. 1851
wash I115 III ives at MartiHxburg LIS H. ID .
Cincinnati 5:l6 81 M; and st. Louis Ills Il. IA.
No o. PiftsbnrR ExrrAss Daily. 4 leaves New
York i.a0 ps MI FllliA. 4yf; baltic 7;a0 and
Wash ssi5 arrives 1T Martlnsburg ll:uG d M,
and plftshnrg g. % a. M.
No. i3. baltimore and Cumberland Acc0mos
dafi0n DAILY ,s,4leayes Baltimore 400 a. M. Via
old line, arrives at Martinsbnfg sara. M; Cum
befIAnd ii;f5 d m. Stops AZ al sl%tions and
conhects Az Hancock for berkeley Springs, ex,
10. III baltimore ana Piedmont Acoommo
dation Daily except sunday, leaves Bnifis
more via old line ~ $40 q. nj. and arrives al
Martlnsburg issi D. IN, and Piedmont AT rs D. IN
StOps az all stations and cpnneetA 1T Hancock
fqr Berkeley Springs ana7at Green Spring Run
No -, brunswlek and AInriiusbpfe Accom-.
sthodaii0n. daily, leaves Brunswick d,i0p IA
arrives a. MnsiinsbuEe Z u p "a.