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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
Reciprocity of wreckipg Between Cansds
and the United States.

Reciprocity of wreckiug Between Cansds
and the United States.
WASHINGTON, July 29.--Ths President
has issued proclamation in regard to re-
ciprocity of wrecking between the United
States and Canada.
The proclamation recites the various
acts of Congress relating to the salvage of
vessels In Canadian waters and concludes
as followst
''Now, therefore, being thus satisfied that
the privilege of aiding American or other
vessels and property wrecked, disabled or
in distress in Canadian waters contiguous
to tho United States has been extended by
the government of the Dominion OF
Canada to American vessels and
wrecking appliances of all descriptions,
/, Grover Cleveland, President of the
United States of America, in virtue Of the
authority conferred upon me by the afore-
said act of Congress, approved May "A,
1890, do proclaim that the condition spec
flied in tho legislation of Congress afore-
said, and that the provisions of
said act of May "a, 1890, whereby Canadian
vessels and wrecking appliances may rem
der aid and assistance to Canadian and
other vessels and property wrecked, disabled
or in distress, in the waters of the United
States contiguous to the Dominion of
Canada, including the Canal and improve
ment of the waters, between Lake Erie
and Lake Huron and the waters Of the
st. Marys river and Canal are in full
force and effect"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29

LONDON. July 29-The outlook for
European war is very threatening. Eng
land has thrown off her mask Of indiffer-
ence and sent word to France that she
will not regard the blockade. and that
any interference with British
vessel will be regarded as
declaration. The minister of
war was summone from Glasgow
by special train last night. Mr. Glad
stone has-rbandoned his trip into the
country aud special envoys have been
sent the British minister at Paris.
The admiralty Office force worked al
night last light IL is rumored that
Lord ID Iff,i in, British embassa-
dor to Frauce. is TO be Recalled
and matters have apparently assumed
a war footing. It is doubtful IL ENGLAND
and other powers will consent 10 French
occupation even if Siam comedies the
demands of France.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
FIGHT ON THE TAPIS.
England to Take n Hand in the siasAese
Trouble.

NEW YORK, July 29.-The Sun prints
the following cablegram this morning:
LONDON, July 29.-It may be jumping
at conclusions to say that England has
begun preparations for war with France,
but series of events points strongly in
that direction.
News came from Bangkok that France
had begun the blockade of the whole Siam
ese coast without giving Great Britain
official notice. The terms of the blockade
included the cutting Off of all commerce
in ships of whatever nationality.
Lord Rosebery, on receipt of the news,
sent high official of the foreign Office to
Paris with dispatches, which he was in
structed to place personally in Lord DUFF
FERNS hands. The secretary of the
Chinese legation was summoned to the
foreign Office aud a
Long Conference Followed.
Lord Roberts, minister Of war, was In
Glasgow. He was summoned at once to
London, his special train arriving last
night. Mr.. Gladstone had accepted an in
vitation to spend three days In the country.
He abandoned the trip and is In consultation
with his colleagues of the cabinet. Lord
Kimberly of the cabinet and others Of the
privy council were sent by special train TO
Osborne for consultation with her majesty.
The Duke of Cambridge, the veteran COM
mander-in-chief of the army, was hard at
work all the afternoon and evening. There
was
The Greatest Activity
in both the war and admiralty depart
ments until long after the usual hour for
closing.
Rumors were rife among members of
parliament that Lord Dufrerin would
within few hours demand his passports
from the French government. 1t is no
longer doubted at Westminster that diplo-
matte relations between the two countries
are at great tension and that gravest events
portend.
China, It IL now definitely known, has
notified France that
shv Claims the Territory
between the 21st and 23d degrees of lati-
tude, which is part Of what France do
manded Of Siam.
Some wild rumors were circulated late
last night. At the army and navy clubs
1t was reported that France was rapidly
assembling fleet NJ Cherbourg in antici-
patton of possible hostilities with Great
Britain and that England was making
counter preparations IL was also rumored
that orders had been issued TO army OIL
GERS on leave TO return to their posta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
TIE STOVE POLISH EXPLODED.
1wo Dead and Three Fatally Burned in
Pittsburg.

1wo Dead and Three Fatally Burned in
Pittsburg.
PTrTsBURG, Pa. July 29.-Two persons are
dead and several others fatally injured as
the result of fire on the south side yes
terday afternoon.
The dead are
MAGGIE WTrcHELL, aged IS years.
FRED HUssEL, 25 years.
Injured: Charles Mcdonald, probably
fatally burned; unknown Polish girl,
probably fatally burned, unknown peddler,
fatally burned.
The fire was caused by an explosion of
stove polish, which the peddler was
using on the stove. The liquid ex-
ploded and scattered the burning contents
all over the room. Maggie Witchell was
burned to death and the others 1t is
thought cannot recover,
Charles Mcdonald in trying to rescue q
woman was burned.
Joe Hussell lived on Sth street and
dropped dead while running TO the fire.
The fire spread rapidly to the adjoining
rooms and in less than thirty minutes the
building was in ruins. The building was
occupied by Frederick Wilson as a saloon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
uninterruptedly between Paris and Lon


General Robarts, recently commander-in-
chief Of the army in India, received the
freedom of Glasgow yesterday afternoon
and intended thence to make tour through
the Highlands. Now in response TO a
special request he is returning to London.
The Central News suggests that he has
been called back to confer with Lor
Rose berry as to the Siamese affair.
1t is rumored here that there are dissen-
sions in the French Cabinet growing out of
the trouble with Siam. 1t is said that
some OF the Ministers are dissatisfied be-
cause the blockade was not effected with
more promptness, and that they reproach
their colleagues for recalling the French
gunboats from Bangkok.
The conciliatory attitude OF Lord Rose
berry, British Foreign Minister, is ascribed
to his knowledge of French Cabinet dis
sensions and TO the assurances he has re-
ceived from the French Ministers who are
in favor of using moderation in the treat
ment of Siam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
International Yacht Races.

NEW YORK, July 29.--The important an.
nouncement is made for the first time
that the date for the international yacht
races for the Americas cup has been Off.
cially and positively set for October 8.
Considerable uncertainty had heretofore
existed as to the exact date of these races,
and it was matter of doubt in the minds
Of the Cup Committee whether to inaug-
urate the races Sept. 90 or 25 or Oct. 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
National Rubber Company.

The National India Rubber Co. will
make change in its business on the LIST
of August. Heretofore all the mixed
goods produced by the company have
been sold under contract to the Good
year Rubber Co. The contract will ex-
pire on August first, and after that time
the products will not only pe sold to the
Goodyear Co., but to any others who IN ay
choose to buy. 1t is expected that this
change will greatly increase the busi-
ness Of the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Another Delightful Trip.

The City of Richmond Steamboat Co.
will give another excursion to Coney Is
land on August IL. Those who took in
the last excursion will be delighted Co
know that they can again enjoy such a
pleasurable trip. IL Is needless to add
comforts OF its patrons will be given by
the courteous officials of the boat It is
the trim Of the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29

MOUNT HOLLY, N. j. July 20.-An m
successful attempt to break Jail was made
by Richard Martin and Harry DAILY,
who are awaiting trial on a charge OF
burglary. They sandbagged the keeper,
William Fl. Reeves. and would have killed
him, but he used his revolver promptly
and finally drove them back into their
cells
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
FIVE MEN BURNED.
Peculiar Accident on Board tho New
York I'm Cramps ship Yard.

PHILADELPHIA, July 20. - A peculiar
accident by which five men were burned,
two of them badly occurred yesterday
afternoon at Cramps shipyard on board
the cruiser New York.
Five ship carpenters named Charlie La
mont, Thomas McGovern, William Cox,
Joseph Tesse and David Hedmond had
finished their days work on the cruiser
and were cleaning their tools with benezine.
The rapid friction Of one of the mems
hands over the tools caused the benezine to
explode, at the same time exploding can
of the fluid that was on the floor Of the
deck and scattering all over the men.
Lamont ard McGovern were seriously
burned and the other three painfully
burned by the explosion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Annual EngiisH Maneuvres.

LONDON, July 29.-The annual man
ouvres between the red and blue squad
rons began with the declaration of war at
10 o'clock Thursday night. The red fleets,
under Vice Admiral H. Fairfax, consist OF
81 men n-of-war and about dozen torpedo
boats. The blue fleets, under command
of Rear-Admiral Fitzroy, are of approx
mately similar steneth. The objects of
the maneuvres are on the one side to OBJ
tain command of the Irish sea; on the
other side to prevent this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
To Contractors and Builders

once OF the Superlntendl mt OF Public Bulldlnrs
City Hall, Providence. X. l.. July 90 1893.
The Joint standing committee on city proDortv
tions to the Elmwood avenue and Ring street
school house buildings.
Plans and Specifications may be seen at the cfi.e
OF Hoppin. Read and Hoppln. architects. 3i ANca
Minister street. Provi0ence. X. L. Bic vi .e
sealed and addressed TO the undefs On nt thI,.ri
OF the superintendent Of pubic GuIld ia t
Tuesday August ., 1898. at o m. fDe Iflt
reject any or all olds u reserved.
DAVID BURTON
Chairman OF Committee on city iropcity
ALBERT A. MA>SFfEID,
Supertnts ndcnt ~ Public Buildings
WILLIAM Il. CIhRKF
July cost Superintendent Of 4 nt n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
ASHKETTLE FOUND.
HE CAN GIVE NO OExPLAEATION OF
HIS WANDERING.
His Wife Kept Up Persistent Search
for Him and Finds Him Though He
10 Somewhat Demented.

Az last the mystery surrounding the
disappearance of William Collins Ash
kettle. who left his homo on March 4,
has been cleared up. On
that date he left his home
to 20 to his work and since then until a
iew days ago no trace OF him could be
found. His wife, although prostrated
with grief. was untiring in her efforts to
trace him, aud after many months work
succeeded in learning OF him In Chicago.
He had been seen in that city and she at
once started TO find him. On arriving
there Mrs. Ashkettle searched long and
anxiously in the large city and even-
tually ran across her husband in q paint
shop.
He was evidently demented and 1t was
some time before he recognized his wife.
She Immediately returned here with him
aud has him safe in their home at 10
Prospect street.
Cannot Explain His wanderings.
Mr.. Ashkettle is unable to explain his
doings during his temporary fit OF
travelling. but has dim recollections of
having been in New Orleans and Texas
1t Is probable that under his mental
trouble, troubles he lett eth. here an and wen, went
there started through the country.
While not violent the man is depressed
and is prone to deep broodings. Some
time ago he was heavy loser in one OF
the Building and Loan associations that
collapsed in Boston and this seemed to
unhinge his mind.
For twenty-three years the man was
employed by Grant e. Ruge. painters, on
Benefit street, this city. and at the time
of his disappearance WAS in
The habit of making occa sional
trips for the firm. 1t was at first thought I
that he was delayed by business but
when a week passed and he failed to re-
turn his wife grew anxious.
Ashkettle is prominently identified
with What Cheer lodge OF Odd Fellows,
and was an active worker in that order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Fiirts Grand r. emoval Sale in run Bias.

We occupy our new storehouses and factories on
Aliens avenue the largest and most complete
In New L ngland) Sept. 1, Impossible to move all
our goods. Must sell them at some price. Our
patrons get the benefit + the next month.
Everything brand new and in every instance
the greatest values ever heard Of Beats any
auction, fire or closing out sale known. Come
and see. Liberal terms TO all.
FLINT CO..
Housefurnishers and Clothers.
Broad and Eddy SITS,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Two Hundred TO Quit Work.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

WORCESTER, Mass, July go-This is
the last day of work at the shoe shop Of
A. j. Bates & Co. The 200 employees
have decided not TO accept n reduction OF
% per cent. i'm their wages, and will
stop work entirely rather than submit t.
the cut. This action was decided upon
by the union at a meeting held last
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
DIR. Rylance Better.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., July 29.-The Rev.
DIR. Joseph ii. Rylance, rector of ST.
Marks Protestant Episcopal Church, New
York, who had an operation performed
Saturday last, is much improved. DR..
Smith said that should no unforeseen COM
plications arise Dr. Rylance would pull
through in a week or two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
South Caroiina Murderess Hanged

CHARLESTON, 8. c.. July 29.-Ada HERS.
a negress, was hanged at Walterboro yes.
terday for the murder of her half brother.
last June. She confessed on the scaffold
that her aged father. who was also con.
yicted, but respited by Gov. Tillman, had
nothing to do with the crime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
The L. A. w. Refuses.

New York, July 29.-The League Of
American Wheelmen has decided to refuse
a sanction to any colleges, members of the
intercollegiate A. A. A. wishing to run
bicycle races. This decision is due to the
action taken by the Intercollegiate Asso-
citation at the last games, when they re-
fused to apply for q sanction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29

AsBUBY PARK, N. j., July 2s.-The
second annual bicycle tournament will
take place at the Asbury Park Athletic
grounds to-day. There will be eight races.
all for valuable prizes and upwards e 100
entries have been received
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
A New Trust Likely.

NEW YORK, July 29.--All the cordage
interests of the United States have re-
ceived a call for meeting in New York
on Aug. o. It is understood that an effort
will be made to unite the cordage interests
Of the Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
NOT REGARD BLOCKADE.
Any Disturbance to English Commerce
Will Be Considered
AS A DECLARATION OF WAR;

Great Activity in English Naval Circles
Mr.. Gladstone Postponcs His Trip
Into the Country-AIl England Talk
ing About the Possibilities of War
Siam Comedies all the Demands Made
by France-wiIl the other Powers
Allow French Occupation - A War
ering over Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
VIII Try Rain Making.

BRUSSELS. July 29-The Independence
Celge says that In view OF the disastrous
effects Of the drought the Bells ian gov
eminent is making preparations on "A
large scale for experiments in producing
rain by artificial means.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
CIouapurst I'm Colorado.

Pueblo, Col, July 29.-Meagre news
from the country 10 miles northwest of
town tells of cloudburst which fell there
1t was 100 yards wide and $50 feet in
height. Scores OF ranch houses, barns
fences and hundreds of cattle were washed
away. II will probably ruin 100 farmers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
MORE NEW YORK CABLE ROADS.

Extenftons and ConBecttOns Planned on
an Extensive Scale.
New York, July 29.-The Metropolitan
Traction Company will apply to the Com
missioner of Public Works in q few days
for permission to begin opening streets for
the purpose of extending it's cable system.
The proposed extensions and connections
are planned on huge scale and will ma
terially change the conditions of transit in
this city. When fully completed over 20
miles of new road will have been added 50
the roads now owned by the company, and
the city will be crossed east and west
north and south by cable roads which will
girdle Central Park completely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
A Powder Win ExpIodes.

AcroN, Mass, July 20 "A powder mill
exploded here this morning which shook
the whole town; one man was killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
THE NAVAHOE'S RIVAL.
VIII Race the britannia for the Gold
Cup In september.

club vest, rday selected the Brit innia TO
defend tue Gold cup challenged for
by the Navahoe, and fixed the second
week in September for The matches, sub
ject to the approval of the Prince of
Wales.
The Britannia is engaged to sail at
Plymouth for the Queens cup on August
80, so also is the Navahoe.
Thus an earlier period cannot well be
arranged for the Gold cup races, as
week az least is required for preparation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
A Russian Ukase.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 29.-An Imperial
ukase just issued forbids the killing or cap.
turing of fur seals on Russian land with.
out special permission from the govern
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Crescent Park. Spcclal.

Boyden says; Don't fan 10 see the Characteristic
National Dances by the Children Of the Alfrcdlans
by electric and calcium lights tho sb-y
--"ds. tenor -ow, Saturday. evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
burned tn Death.

WHEELING, July 29.-While playing
about fire in the woods near Bridgeport,
o., Lizzie, the l0-year-old daughter Of
CharLs varkearey- was bu-ued to death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29

Our Summer Footwear
Is going fast at the low prices we mark IL.
G. c. MCLAUGHLIN,
oTo North Main etreet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
SIAM GIVES UP.

Every Demand Made by France has been
Conceded by the Asiatics.
LONDON, July 29.-A special from
Bangkok states that the Siamese govern
ment has acceded to every demand made
by the French ultimatum..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
The Cholera In Italy.

ROME, July 29.-The Tribuna says that
up to last evening there had been % cases
of cholera and 10 deaths in the province
of Alessandria.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Germany Increases Russian Import Taxes.

BERLIN, July 29.-The Federal Council,
at meeting, has resolved to place an ad-
ditional tax of fifty per cent. on all Russian
products imported into Germany. The
new duties will be collected on and after
August l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
TWO BIG PLUMS FALL.
James I. Kilbreth Appointed Collec-
tor at New York.
WALTER H. BUNN FOR APPRAISER
The President Issues q Proclamation Re,
garding Reciprocity Of wreckins 30
tween Canada and tho United Staten
Colonel Ainsworth In Courh -

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Private Secreta ~
Thurber last evening announced the fol.
lowing appointments as made by the
President:
Jas. L. Kilbreth of New York City, col
lector of customs for the District of New
York, vice Hendricks, resigned.
Walter II. Bum Of Cooperstown, N. Y,
appraiser of merchandise for the District
of New York, vice Cooper resigned.
James T. Kilbreth, the new Collector oil
Customs OF New York, is native of Gin
cinnati, 52 years old. He graduated from
Harvard in the same class with Commits
sioner Ross Of the District of Columbia,
and is an intimate friend of ex-Secretary
Fairchild. He served two terms as police
justice of New York city, from 1874 to
1892, and at the expiration of his last
term Tammany declined to reappoint
him, he not being identified with that or
ganization. Mr.. Kilbreth married Mrs.
Oudin, mother of the famous tenor singer.
Her son is her husbands law partner. By
his marriage Mr.. Kilbreth became a
brother law of Gen. Angus, Of the Bal
timore American.
The appointment is said to be o most
excellent one and with that Of Mr.. Bum
to be appraiser Of merchandise, is credited,
by politicians here, to the Cleveland wing Of
the New York Democracy as contra-dis-
tinguished from that recognized as not de-
voted to the President.
Walter II. Bum, who has just been ap-
pointed Appraiser of the Port of New York,
was born at Morris, Otsego county, July
81, 1S40. He has been a resident Of Coop
txu~
Bum was always an active worker for the
Democratic party and was for many years
the chairman of the Democratic county
Committee of his county. He was ap-
pointed United States Marshal of the
Northern District of New York by Cleve-
land during his first administration, and
served until succeeded by Archie Baxter,
of Elmira, in 1889. Mr.. Bum is a strong
Cleveland man and was the organizer OF
the anti-Snappers in this county and Con-
gressional district
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
Russst Shoes.

The balance Of our Russet Shoes we shall sell re-
gardless Of cost G. c. MCLAUGHLIN.
272 North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29

A CARD.
MR. uENRY WARpwELL.

For the past two years engaged at Mahler's rslics
parlors. can now be found AT IAkki X HAIR
DRESSING ROOMS. 60 Eddy street whelo nc viii
be- pleased 20 meet old and new friends IN nis vel
knawn professional ca psclty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-29
THE ENGLISH ARE ANXIOUS.
Government Circles Agitsted by Frances
Proceedings with Siam.

Proceedings with Siam.
LONDON, July 29-There is somewhat
serious anxiety in political and government
circles anent Siamese affairs. Mr.. Glad
stone has cancelled his intended visit TO
Stuart Rendei, NJ. p, at Hatchlands Place,
near Guildford. Lord Rosebery il deeply
engaged in the Foreign Office morning and
night.
Official telegrams are exchanged con-
stantly and special messengers are travelling
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-04-21
A BALLAD OF s

There are three kisses that 1 call to mind.
And / win sing their secrets az 60.
The first, a kiss too courteous 10 be kind.
Wa such a kiss as monks and maidens
know
As sharp as frost. ~ biamoless as thosnow.
The second kiss-oh, godi 4 feel II yet.
And evermore my soul viii ioath the same.
The toys and joys Of fate I may forget,
But not tho touch OF that divided shame;
Il Glove my lips; Il burnt me like q fame.
The third, the hnfi kiss, d one I uso
Morning and noon and night, and not
nmiss-
Sorrow be mine N such 7 do Refused
And when / die'be owe onrapt IN bliss
Rcsanctifed In heaven by such a kiss.
Eric Mackay.