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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Christian Work and Hymen.

WORCESTER, Mass. May 4.--Miss
Martha j. Webster OF this city. whose
en- sagement Is anncunced to Cyrus A.
Sulloway Of Manchester. N. H., one Of
tn mos. prominent lawyers ana legisla-
tors o. the Granite state, is n leader In
the Soldiers of the Gross" band here.
Her home is headquarters for her Chris
tian missio !, and all her time Is spent in
the work SIZE has chosen. Miss Webster
is blunette. Reg ,rding her life and
work she states that her whole soul is in
it, aud that even after her marriage she
shall continue in the same path. AS TO
her marriage to Mr.. Sulloway she de-
clines to speak, although she states that
owing to her plans for work the event
will not be celebrated his spring, and
possibly not until next fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
CARLYLE HARRIS MUSTD|E
Governor Flower Refuses to Inter-
feFo In His Behalf.
has REVIEWED The TESTIMONY.
But Finds Nothing I'm It That Would
Warrant or Justify Him I'm Inter-
posing-The Decision Causes Much
Comment In New York.

ALBANY, May 4-Governor Flower this
morning announced his decision in the
case Of Carlyle w. Harris.
He said that he would not interfere
and that the law must take its course.
The governor stated that he hld re-
ceived the evidence as taken by Commits
sioner Raines and after reviewing 1t very
carefully could find nothing in it which
would justify interference on his part.
The refusal OF the governor to save
Harris from the electric chair caused
quite a sensation here when 1t became
known. It was the prevailing opinion
that the many petitions bearing the
names of some of the most influential
citizens of the state would have great
weight in securing executive clemency,
and there was a deep-rooted feeling that
Harris would at least escape the death
penalty.
ulb iulpEcSsiou Wdo btiShkshoboo "
Harris's action In refusing to escape
from Sing Sing with Roehl and Pallister
and on this account the refusal was all
the more surprising.
Conservative lawyers say, however,
that they were not at all surprised mas
much an the testimony takel by the gov
ernor's commissioner was the same as
that recently passed upon by Recorder
Smyth and pronounced insufficient to
warrant a new trial.
Harl ISIS mother who has been indefa-
tigable in her efforts to save him was
prostrated when she learned that her last
hope had been shattered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

SHELBURNE, Mass. May 4.-Four big
washouts and dozen landslldes oc-
Cured between this station aud Bard
Wells last night ard this morning on.the
line of the Fiicbburg railroad. the tracks
a re cover,d in places to depth of ten
feet. the road is badly blocked and no
trains can be run through on the
branch.
People are afraid the dam will break
and many residents ars fseing to the
hills. the dam is fifteen mills up the river
and is considered dangerous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

The ladies Of the Rhode Island Home-
opathic Aid association will tender re-
ception to DIR. I. L. Talbot of Boston at
the Trocadero next Wednesday evening.
Refreshments win be served ana ad-
dresses will be made as followst ''Hos-
pital Work Typical Philanthropic
Work." DIR. +. Benz. Andrews. preside mt
of Browniuniyersity; ORIGIN snd Growth
"The CITIZEN aud the Hospital" Hon.
George NJ. Carpenter: Needs aud Helps
In Hospital WORK." DIR. / 7. Talbot.
Dean Boston university medical school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

NEW YORK, May 4-Among the papers
fleiin the clerks Office Of the supreme
court chambers yesterday, was one upon
which the courts seal OF cy has been
placed. The title was "CorDelia q.
Aspinwall vs.. Lloyd Aspinwsll." Neither
the nature of the document nor the
names OF the attorneys were given. The
sailed paper was taken to the county
clerks Office and carefully stored away.
Later it was intimated that the papers
were instituted by Mrs. Aspinwall
against MajJr Aspinwall. who is one Of
the best known club men In New York
city. The papers being sealed the
grounds for the suit are unknown. 1t is
has caused decided sensation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
DEAN Lawrence ELECTED.
Chosen to Succeed The Late Bishop
Brooks Of Boston.
A STRONG NOMINATION SPEECH
Made by the Late Bishops Brother
Bishop Hare and Rev Father Hall
Were Both Put I'm Nomination, but tho
Deans Support was Too Strong.

Boston, May A-The Episcopal con-
vention convened at 10 o'clock this morn
Ing
The matt er of increasing the salary of
the bishop from 81, 900 to IS 600 per year
was, after disc ussion. lett with commit
tee Of i've, consisting OF Messrs. Robert
Treat Paine, Robert Goldman. A j. q.
Sowden. Rev. DIR. John S. Lindsay and
Ex-Governor A. II. Rice.
After some discussion the work Of
nominating candidates was begun.
Rev. DIR. John Cot on Brooks Of SPRING
field. brother OF the late bishop. made
the first speech for Rev. Dean Lawrence,
the Broad Churchman's candidate. He
spoke fuently and directly to the point,
and though there was no applause 1t was
evident that his words had made de-
cided impression on the convention.
Charles r. Goldman Of Trinity church
seconded DIR. Brooks nomination in a
eulogistic speech.
Rev. DIR. Converse called Mr. Learoyd
to the chair while he made the first nomi-
nation speech for Bishop Hare, ard he
was seconded by Robert II. Gardiner.
Rev. A. @. A. Hall was nominated
by Rev. George j. Prescott OF the Church
of the Good Shepherd, aud the nomina-
ton was seconded by Francis c. Foster
of Christ church Cambridge.
To the general surprise tie nomination
speeches stopped here and on motion of
Rev. Leighton Parks the convention
proceeded to ballot.
The balloting resulted In the choice OF
Rev. Dean Lawrence as Bishop Brooks's
auccasgar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

Miss Leach is so thorou IN. ssid so anx-
ious have the perfor nance true TO the
highest ideal that intelligent scholar
ship demands. that she has consulted
already the best authorities for an un-
country.
The play RS are selected from all classes
in the college, according to their pro-
ficiency in Greek, and their general lit
ness for their respective places.
Miss Emsline B Barslett OF Provi-
dence, '04. vii be Creon (the king; Miss
Helen VI. Slade. '94, Quincy, Mass, will
Pennington, N. j., Ismene; Miss Blanche
Presley, 49, Providence, He on; Miss
Margaret Macauley. '94, Louisville. KY,
Eurydice, and Miss Grace Cooley, "a.
Plainfield, N. j.. Tieresias.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

ST. LOUIS. May 4.-For the present. ar
least, danger of further damage from
high water Is past The river became
stationary Tuesday at a height o; 3l1k
feet, within ~ feet of last Mays high
est mark. Points above report fall of
from one tenth to three-tenths Of a foot
since 9 O'Clock that night. SO that no
further rise is Immediately anticipated.
On this side of the river further serious
damage has been reported and on the
other side the situation is about the same
as last night. The new levee near the
Mobile and OHIO tracks south OF East ST.
Louis is in imminent danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
PAWTUxET VALLEY VILLAGES.

River Point.
The committee appointed by the direc-
tors of the Pawtuxst Valley Park assoc
citation to make necessary arrangements
for the annual Kent County fair met In
Pioneer hall last evening.
Pontiac.
A large congrega' ion assembled at All
Saints church Tuesday evening, and
listened to two very able discourses de-
livered by Superintendent Allan of the
Sailors Haven in Charleston, Mass, and
Superintendent Billings of the Wells
Memorial institute of Boston.
CentrevilIe.
The willing Workers met at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Hervey Wood yesterday
afternoon.
Arbor Day exercises will be held In the
public schools, Friday. May IL Besides
the exercises In the separate department 3
there will be- the planting OF q Kilmar-
mock willow on the lawn BY the pupils
OF tie grammar department.
Natick.
John Blanchard. who has been en-
ployed as machinist at the Natick mills
for many years, has accepted similar
position at DanIelsonviile. Conn.
Phcnfx.
Professor Ben Sweet the old time tight
rope walker aud athlete. under whose
direction the Fourth Of July was cele-
brated In this village last year IL pre-
pairing for this seasons event, aud will
soon install himself at the Briggs hotel
to discuss the event with the citixoos Of
the valley.
Wsshington.
The mills of Peckhsm g. Co. at Spring
Lake are doing great amount Of york
and the works are operated bcth night
niaht and day.
Theatre goers hereabouss are anxious
that q late night train should BE- put on
by the New YORK and New EnsIsad
railroad.
Rev. Mr.. Atwood OF Three Oaks, Mich
iean, has been visiting Rsv. Charles
Budlong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, May A.
Bar o, Condor AMI Blackstone. with
coal from New York for Boston. in tow
of steam tug Kate Jones, arrived her last
night. During the endeavors TO make an
anchorage the barges drifted ashor, near
West Chop. The Blacks one was fioated
by the Jones and towed TO "A safe an
chorage. She leaks some. The Condor
remains ashore I'm . bad position. and
leaks badly. Steam Jug Taurus has gone
to the assistance Of Schooner Clara X.
Colcord At Edgartcwn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
THE RAGING Of THE FLOOD
Angry Waters Creating Great Distress
and Loss Of Life Out West
DEVASTATING GREAT SECTIONS.
The Terrible Uprising OF the Mississippi
Causes Panic and Loss Of Life From
St Paul To Mcmphis-No Definite
News Possible Yet.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 4.-News OF
terrible destruction Is still pouring In
from points along the Miami valley.
The immense torrent has broken away
$50 feet of the dam at the Lewiston res
ervoir, and the mighty food is rushing
down the valley.
The terrible destruction Of yesterday is
intensified today and no estimate can
yet be made OF the loss Of life.
Bridges and houses are carried of like
toys, and immense trees are rooted up
and foated down the rushing current.
The entire town Of Lake View IL
washed away,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 4-The rivers
are still rising. and planters throughout
the Mississippi valley are suffering. The
crops of last year were ruiled In many
sections, and failure this year will
mean great destitution. Already the
Mississippi is within a few inches of the
top OF the levee fro m Cairo to Green Vile,
and fearful floods are expected where the
levees are weak. The danger line has
already been passed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Crops Ruined I'm Arkansas.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 4.-Tne river
at this place still continues to rise. Much
driftwood is coming down the stream.
Several large barns and outhouses went
down yesterday. Very little apprehen-
sion for the safety OF the bridges are felt.
as they are all substantial ones. Reports
from Saline coun ty say that all farms In
Perkins township are overfowed and
crops are ruined. Back water Is fast
CO min q up in the vicinity of Woodson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

SSRINeFIEED. o.. May 4.-The break in
the Lewiston reservoir was over $50 feet
wide this morning The water Is rush
ing down in great torrents. The bridges
In the vicinity are swept away, and the
situation is becoming more alar ming
momentarily.
1t is reported that the town OF Lake
View is swept away.
The exact loss is difficult to estimate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
The Storm In Boston.

BOSTON, May 4.-Rain began falling
her Yesterday morning and continued
unabated until noon today, when the
weather began to clear. Washouts and
landsides are reported from surrounding
districts. A heavy landslide occurred in
Charlestown this forenooa near lcng
liue of sheds and occssioned alarm which
summoned the fire department to the
scene
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Mills Forced to shut Down.

NASHUA, N. H., May 5-The rain
orm that set in yesterday con-
tinued all night with unabated
fury. The Nashua river has been
steadily rising, and the low lands
above the city are flooded. 1t is expected
the mills will be Obliged to saut down
this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
ron THURSDAY. MAY 4

ALMANAC Foa THURSDAY. MAY l.
SUN ErsEs. ...... Z - Moon BisBs. 10 50 pM
sgs srS64a s-9s or Divis 4 4 FULL SEA Ss ss
WASHINGTON, May T. = Forecast for
Maine; Rain; northeasterly winds, In
creasing
For New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut:
Rain, clearing at night in Vermont and
western portions Of Massachusetts, and
Connecticut; northeast gales, -s.---s-a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
WAS SHOCKED
by Grasping the Power Handle and Brake
of an Electric Car.

by Grasping the Power Handle and Brake
of an Electric Car.
BRIGHTON, Mass. May 4-Walter II.
Watts was brought to his home In this
city this morning. rather the worse for
his experience with an electric car in
Waltham yesterd ".
While returning from his work last
night Watts boarded All electric car and
remained on the rear platform. As the
car started with slight jerk Watts
seized the power handle, while the other
fell on the brake.
Iu AN instant Watts was unconscious,
but no one suspected the nature Of the
accident He was removed To the hospi-
tai, where 1t was found that he had suf-
fered severe electric shock. Both
hands were badly burned, but other than
this he received but slight injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
A Deck Hand Drowned.

NEW YORK, May &:-Thomas Harrity,
a deck hand on the steamer Puritan Of
the Fall River line. was drowned this
morning at $3.50. lie was engage 10
reelipg house when he fell into the wa.er
from the pier at the foot OF Murray
street. His body has not yet been re-
covered. He was - years of age
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
CARELESS UNDERTAKEN.
Lowell People Indignant, and Charge
That Health Laws Were Disregarded.

That Health Laws Were Disregarded.
LOWELL, Mass. May 4-Great excite
ment has been created here which will
probably result in the prosecution Of an
undertaken for violation of the health
laws.
He is said to have allowed the remains
of a child who died of membranous
Group to remain in the house for two
days without notifying the health au-
to view the remains, but a wake was
held.
Great Indignation isexpressed, as the
health law distinctly states that in the
case OF menbranous Group the body
must be buried with all possible haste
and that the funeral must be private
one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
An Inland Sea.

OwENsBoRo. KY, May 4.-The Patoka
river continues to ris,. and is now at a
higher point than 1t has reached for
years.
The territory between Jaspers aud
Huntingburg is now an inlasd sea,
ringing from twenty miles IN length to
between six and ten miles in width.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Private Hospital for women.

DR.. J. c. Rutherford's Private Hospital for
Women. at IA Franklin street. Is now open for the
treatment Of Uterine. Ovarian, vesical. X ctal and
Nervous Diseases But limited number OF pa
tents will be admitted. Electricity baths. vapors.
douches. massage. ETC.. will be employed as occa-
sion requires. Hours from 1 TO o'clock D. m.
Telephone 122s-2 For further information. prices.
&C., DIR. Rutherford BE- addressed at the Hospi-
tai, "A Franklin street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
River. Rising in Connections.

GREESFIELD. May 4-The Conn ecticut
river rose three feet this morning and Is
still rising. The Deerfeld Valley river
overrsn it's banks The waters are now
rising through the meadows. The raj n
Of last night aud this forenoon was the
worst for years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
strengthening the Republic.

PANAMA. May 4-rhe people of vene-
zuela are absorbed In discussing the
probable action OF congress which WAS
called to assemble on MDnd,y. It's prin-
cipal business will be the adoption Of a
new constitution. Ole OF the leading
the establishments u the republic on n
more sound basis, aud 70 a movement for
the exclusion OF personal iufiucnccs IN
the administration OF the government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Brown Notes.

The Herald board has elected the fol-
lowing new men: Gsorge ii. Eiswald Of
Providence. G. X. Alta of Pawtucket. r.
l.; A. l.. Emo of Charlotte, VT; S. Z.
Packard OF Brockton, Mass; and w. G.
ing members are: X. N. Casey, Ver-
mont; w 4. Chalmers, New Jersey; s. A.
Hopkins. Rhode Island; aud 4. A. Thurs
ton, Massachusetts.
Brown university will be we'll repre-
sented at the Woods Hall Marine labora-
tory during the present summer
Professor Bumpus will have charge of
the COURSES ia zoology; Osterhout, '93
will be an instructor In botany. aud
Sharpe, Strauss, Gorham and Walmsley
will pursue original work.
Brown has now one OF the delegation
at this school.
The Baseball association at their meet
ing ye eterday voted to establish a train
ing table Tor the nine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
CAREY'S SUCCESSOR

Election to he Held In Newport ON Tues
day, May 23.
NEWPORT. May Am elect on will be
held Tuesday, May %, for representa-
tive to the general assembly to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Henry
Astor Cary, tie call having teen issued
by City Clerk Stevens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
POSTMASTER COvENEY.

The Gallant Boston Campsigner Gets His
Reward.
WASHINGTON. May 4-Colouel j. W.
Coveney was today appointed post
master of Boston by President Cleveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Nearly Seventeen Hours Behind.

WooDvILLE. May 4.-The bicyc Gle ridprs
in the great relay race from Boston to
Chicago arrived here at 700 o'clock this
morning, sixteen hours and fifty-four
minutes behind schedule time. The
roads are frightfully bad and not mile
il made without loss OF time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

MIDDLEBoHo, Msss., May 4-The heavy
wind and rain which prevailed here last
night, did great damage TO iruit and
sha de trees, many being uprooted. NO
serious land slides or washouts have yet
been reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

The demand has been great for accommoda-
tions with the Worlds Fair party the management
have secured two extra cars and additional rooms
at the Michigan Columbian Club. Early applca-
ton Is necessary to secure space.
GARDENERS TICKET OFFICE
4 Wey Doxset AR eet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Our Special STYLES

or Ladies' Straw Sailor Hats are now ready. We
invite an early inspection.
o. Z. LEAvENs a Co,
No so Westminster street fold No bS \
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Carpets Perfectly Cleaned

without injury. and at little cost by the wonderful
machine, OF the star Carpet Cleaning Works. %
Calendar street Taken up AM rslaid in twenty
our hours. Telephone 1875.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
Booth Growing Weaker.

NEW York, May 4-This morning
Edwin Booth Was much weaker. He
passed restless night aud his coud ition
10 much less favorable than yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
PROFESSOR ABBY LEACH.
who Has Charge of the Greek Play at
Vassar.

FoUGHKEEPsIE, May A. Miss Abby
Leach, Professor of Greek at vassar col
lege, has in charge all of the prepara-
tions for the performance OF the Greek
play "Antigone of Sophocles, which
tue Vasssr gir.s will give In the Pough-
keepsis Opera house, on the Goth of May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04
THE WEATHER

Weather for this
evening - Gle ar.
For . o IN orro W.
Clear. Tempera-
ture from a M,
May 3 to o a. M,
M ay 4; Highest,
@; 10 W est, AZ.
mean, 40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

WANTED = GARDENER; MUST UNDER
w stand fruit flowers. lawns and stable work,
and have pest OF references; married man pre-
ferred. h. FAY MILLS. Pawtuxet. X. l. my4-3l
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-05
A POPULAR CANDIDATE.


our rownsmau, -. r. severn, Endorsed by |
" Correspo ldeat.
EDITOR HERALD:-In looking over the
political cards published IN your interesting
paper notice one announcing the candidacy
Of Benz. r. Severn, our popular young towns
man, for the Republican nomination for
County Commissioner. There are announce
ments Of others for tho same office, one OF
two also being among our townsmen, but my
attention was attracted to Mr. Severn's for
many excellent reasons, some Of which wish
to refer to briefly here
have known the gentleman for several
years, both as a neighbor and in business
circles, and can say with all sincerity that
believe he would add more strength to the
/ Republican ticket this fall than any other
man who has so far been named for the same
Office. He is young, energetic, industrious
and exceedingly popular. His business
record Is unsullied and his qualifications are
such as must be commended by one who
attempts to I'll the Office he seeks, which is
apparently the only one the Republicans
ask for Shenandoah | mean nothing
disparging to the other townsmen who are
candidates for the same Office when speak
thus of Mr. Severn. They may be excellent
men and be fully qualified, but my knowl'
edge Of them is limited while ] am thor
oughly acquainted with Mr., Severn, and for
that reason wish to lend my voice to his aid
in this canvass.
During my long residence in this county
have given close attention to politics, yet
have not become a politician and l have
frequently noticed that in filling the posi-
tions the people are too frequently apt to
overlook the business qualifications of man
and lean more towards the one who savor
more of the politician.
This, ] think, is a grave mistake. II leads
to the placing of fgureh ads and automaton'
b in Offices that require the brain, energy and
integrity that can only be found in the cir
cles of practical business, and when this is
1 absent we find that the affairs Of the people
is either neglected or mismanaged and wher
the final crash comes, as it has happened in
this county, we find the men who should give
an account ignorant of the affairs and recoil
q ing behind the clerks and other subordinate
who have been appointed to do the work o
b the men the people elected, 1t is because
know Mr.. Severn possesses rare busines:
!, qualifications that have confidence in saying
that in electing him County Commissioner
the people will make no mistake
If he is elected I am sure that he will have
the ability to cope with any undertaking
. that may come before him in the course 0
his duties as Commissioner, and he vii
u handle the details of the Office with sucl
care intelligence and sense of honor that a
l. the expiration of his term thore will be nom
} able to call him to account and find hin
unprepared.
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