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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-07
An Alleged smugsisr Released.

BuvrALo, July 7.--Lincoln Swain. the
youngstown farmer who was arrested q
month ago ON suspicion Of being con-
nscssd with the smuggling Of 200 pounds
of opium which he hauled to this city In
two trunks, and which was captured by
the authorities, was discharged by Com
missioner Fairchild yesterday afternoon.
The evidences was not sufficient TO hold
hin fsr trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-07

Furnished rooms s1oplisd with Lodgers
by . io-oept sdvertissment N the ~Nsws.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-07

Is Increasing In Circulation
More Rapidly Than Any Other
Paper in New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
TOM REEDS EPrToME.
A Striking Mes. age to the Press From
the Republican Leader In Congress.

A Striking Mes age to the Press From
the Republican Leader In Congress.
The committee have given few hear
ings tn persons Interested IL
the tariff, which have been very
limited in time. and he committee. have
themselves been forcei to cease the
questionings upon in portant matters
because Of the sh rtness ri time. I, 10
necessarily has preyened the pre~enta-
ton irom being as full as IL ought to
have been Nt
When you cons der that the whole
business or the country Is so iLoroug ~
1 t~rwoven with the provisions OF the
tariff system wnicn h ben in vo- ue
for thirty years you Il realize h iu-
port ince Of the thorough rss which
oug t TO have heen givea TO hi, branch
of the iuvesti Sation.
VIII effect the presentation OF these
mat ers 10 the committee will have upon
the country Is more an I know, but
the present alton Of the spec acle Of mills
eithe corn Iletely shut down or wor king
on o. e-half and one-tnirl time will make
its IMPRESS upon the country In mosi
serious aud Der way.
III that does not convince the people
that the tariff is a business affair and not
football OF poll les there Is no hope of
our gaining wisdom from experience.
We are just now paying pretty heavy
wages TO our new teacher aud
the result GU hit 10 be ex
c.rdInal. beneficial TO TIE country IL the
pr ce q the waves IL taken into account
Tie sne on the com nitt Q In so ethiug
I will MT u ldertaks to prophesy, because
I am uuable To know wuat W uld be the
result of the contact OF minds unused 10
business or low they will co ne the
vast amount ,at they do not know with
the little which the short time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

use as we'll as fancy work. The collection
consists Of over eighty pieces and took
several premin IS. A uniqu' thing II
some work made from tn y How rib
OF cigar boxes with the names II the dif-
ferent BRANDS OF cigars on the ribbon
In Knitting and tcheting there Is
the usual large display f afghans, nit
tens, hoods, shawls and other useful
articles. Some of the more noticeable
pieces Il setve mention. A hand
knit he'd spread by Mrs. B. III.
Child woa first premium. a pretty
chrocheted bedsprea by Mrs. Sarah Ger
man tux a first pr MUM. II be quilts
there wa, lid ring display Il de-
sims aud colors; tie finest which silly
took first premium WAS embroidered
azy pai ch work with an enbro red
pot Of flowers for centr' piece. made by
NJ ~ Ella 'rhr or Ger ainly shoul the
earth grow muc colder we would still
have no d fiiculty In Ike ping
arm 2 whe Rhode Island home
industry can supply such an amount Of
comforters and wooden articles OF wear.
The large crowds made sightseeing a
difficult task as early as 10 o'clock.
le The Fall OF the Prcs.
In It's stronghold the press was routed
last night by the women of the Women's
department Had the unwilling reporter
said unpleasant things about that depart
tnent Oh no I that wasn't it But the
press hadn't done some things that the
Women's department thought that they
ought to have done. But that 10 another
story. A.lg
Lest evening as q few wearied reporters
were Struggling In the throes Of mem al
labor they were surrounded by host OF
ladies' from across the way. The report
ers gar d in alarm. but recognizing
friends gained enough courage to ask
what it all meant.
Then began such . fusillade Of ques-
tions, pleadiDgs, implorings. that tho re-
porters liked to have died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

Almost as soon an the gates were
opened this morning aud before the fakirs
had rubbed sleep from their eyes, crowds
of visitors to began ur into tue fair
grounds. AT noon the tide still flowed
into the park, and far out-did that OF
yesterday.
IL was Governors Day, andif Governor
Brown hsd had the day made TO order be
could not have produced a pleasanter
one. The air wa. crisp aud the cool
autumn breeze, together With the bright
sunshine. made this, the fourth day OF
the fair. the most successful thus far.
Arrival OF the Governor.
The governor, escorted by his staff aud
accompanied by Lieutenant Governor
Bull and many members of the legis a
ture. arrived shortly after IL O'Clock.
Tney were met Dy the band
which at once struck up "Hail TO the
Chief" TIE Rubernatorial party then
made tour of the grounds. They finally
entered the grand stand and watched the
races. The exercises att tendant upon the
arrival OF the governor we're very in
formal
A special feature of the governors ar
N'A'"s Wesc us fCStPefca 30 Nc ShettSa shN
Domestic department. AS he entered,
two young ladies from Newport. stand
ing on either side, presented hin
with bouquets of flowers. while
Misses Bainton and Staples played
grand march on piano near
by. The archway was adorned with
S 'uthern palms and green with the word
'Welcome" In white flowers. These
were sent by CaldU all OF Evergreen. Ala,
Known rs the "worisman hunter" aud
"a raiser OF tropical plants and -hrubs. II
was intende to show the d feeling
existing between Alabama and Rhode
Island.
The Postponed Races.
The race program carried over from
yesterd. y, acc rling TO the plansof Tues
day, was carried out today. The track
was in very good condition aud during
the entire day the gra d stand was
packed solid with people. While the open
space below was ne rly iinpassable owing
To the I'm ensr crowd.
The races ere In he 3-year old trottlng
clss-, heat 2 IN 3, fos "a stake OF S2O00:
2:20 trot, hets 2 IL 3. stake $500. 2:@0
pace. heats in 8, for purse of $1,000; free
Tor all trot. heats 3 Ia 5, purse $1,000.
T In the afternoon the hoys battalion
from the Sockanno sset school gave a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

exhibition. Then comes the collection OF
Mrs. Bow en-. which won second premium.
Embroidery in chrysanthemums,
doilies in Dresden figures, and
embroidered picture cases make a fine
display, but the grade of work Is
not so fine as the first
collection though it Is much larger.
Then there is collection of embroidery
in long and short stitch, designs in oak
leaves. ETC.. which is of good order.
Mrs. Tucker has large collection OF ini-
tial napkins, centre pieces. doilies, etc.
some pieces os which took premiums.
Mrs. Harris has pretty table cover
which won pratuity premium; she also
displays a unique design in strawberries
for centre piece. Mrs. Beane
has a fine collec;ion of art needlework
which should attract much attention.
Some of the finest work o. exhibition Is
by M IS Trip In drawn work. II consists
of a dozen doilies, no two Of which are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

alike. The work is extremely fine and
trying to the eyes. Tae very best piece
of drawn work, simply loaned for ex-
hibi ion. Is doiiey made from an
original design, as is all the work of
this exhibit. The first prem um in Ken
sington stitch was on'by Emma Possner.
1t is q handkerchief embroidered
with Wild ruses. the shading
Of which is very fine. The second
prehiiu n In Kensiueton was awarded TO
Mrs. Z. Sibley for design IN feur de
lis. tie coloring OF whicn WIS exquisite.
A premium was given to Mrs. N.
Lane for the best artistic blending OF
co ors and consisting Of work in tie
blending In sha es of green. red and biue.
The largest display in the department
comes from Soushington, Conn.,. and
fills half case, al article being entered
in every class, ,able-cluths. scarfs,
initial embroidery. bed-spreads, COM
forters, plain sewing. articles for domestic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
ANOTHER TRAIN HELD UP
THIS TIME ON THE ILLINOIS CEN
TRAL, NEAR CENTRALLA, ILL.
A Desperate Battle. During Which One
Of the Highwsymen Was Fatally Shot
Engineer, Cond uctor, Fireman Hurt.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

CENTRALIA, ILL.,. Sept. 2L-The New Or
leans limited, on the Illinois Central
road. was "held up" last night near here.
A desperate hattle ensued. during
which one of the highwaymen was fatally
shot, and Engineer Young. Conductor
Oium and Fireman Mcdonnell we're
wounded.
Three robbers boarded the train and
shot the engineer and fremen and
stopped the train. The conductor and
the American express messenger were
In the express car, the door Of which
was broken in by the robbers.
The latter were fred upon by the brake
man, who mortally wounded one OF
them. The robbers then fed.
Details OF the battle are very meager,
the above being all that can be learned
at this TINA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
UNPROv0KED ASSAULT.
John Boye Trutaliy Assaults a Member
of the Salvation Army.

John Boye rrutaliy Assaults a Member
of the salvation Army.
A colored man named John Boye and
RUNNER boy in the Salvation
army. named Walter B. Mex Knze were the
actors in a brutal assault at 8 o'clock last
night. The army was parading down
Westminster stret from the Hoye
building when Mckenzie. in a spirit
of p.eisan'ry. tapped B1>e on
the shoulder in passns. Boye
instantly flew inro rage a d struck the
inoffens We drummer violeI blow in
the ~, Q. k ocking him down. lie then
dragged him into a earby alley and
po nded him brutaliy until frighteled
away by the Salvation army
which came charging down the
alley to the rescue OF the drummer.
B We fed into Washington street and
cpnceal,d d HIM eff in a cellar where he
was found ny Oiiicers Ferguson al
O'Connor, who land d hi - H. static 4.
He was arr.,igned In the sixth district
court tod y aud was bound over for
trial tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
Delightful Tour. Aoros. the Continent.

Messrs Raymond & whitconb announce two
cursions TO California. with Wednesday October ls.
as the date OF departure. The period OF the year
selected Is one when travelling l. delight and Cali
ifornia will be reached at time when the vineyards
are teeming with ripe fruit. Both parties are TO
spend week at the Raymond n Whitcomb Grand
hotel Ia Chicago. Tor visit tae Columbian Expo-
sition. aud one party will 90 tn nee TO San Diego
via the Sante Fe route. and the other to Mon terey
py way OF Colorado. Persons who join these excur-
sons can dispos OF their time a. they prefer while
IN Calforn a. Hotel coupons which supply board nc
the leading hotels at reduced rates may be availed
of II desired and the tickets side trips every
where. The return tickets are good until next sum-
mer and the re Is choice of three different routes
eastward. Descriptive CT culars may be obtained
OF Messrs Raymond q whitcomb. 296 Washington
street. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
FALL OPENINGDAYS
FRIDAY,
SEPT.-22.
Ladies'
Garments.

Mr.W. III. MACINTOSH,
formerly with Best & Co.,
New York, is in charge of this
department. and never before
has there been shown a larger
and finer assortment of Ladies
and Children's Garments.
Suits, new, Sc. so to $1,000.
Suits. Novelties, $1,000 to
5000.
Jackets, $3.50 to $4,000.
Cloaks, $375 to $45.oo.
Silk Tea Gowns. $I2.75 to
5000.
Wrappers, 75c to $1,000
SilkWaists, $4.75 to $I2.oo.
Dressing Sacques, $3.a5 to
$500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
The Negro Who Assaulted Mrs. Bishop
Found by The Mob.
THE SCENE WITNESSED BY MANY.
Great Excitsment 1t Roanoke. Va, and
More Trouble Expected Before Night
Nine Persons Were Killed and Many
Wounded at the jail There Last Night.

ROANOKE. Va, Sept. 2l.-Smith, the
negro, VINO ASSAULTED Ind nearly killed
Mrs. Henry Bishop, yesterday. and who
was taken from Jail aud secreted by an
officer. was found this morning by the
mob after an all-night search.
He was Immediately lynched and his
body burned in the presence of q thou
sand excited people.
The greatest excitement prevails here.
aud there will probably be more trouble
before night.
During the fight at the Jail last night
between the mob and tho militia nine
persons were killed and many were
wounded. Some OF the latter will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
SEVEN JURORS POISONED.
GREAT SENSATION THIS MORNING
IN TREFETHEN MURDER CASE.
All Sorts of Wild Rumors Put In circu-
Iation. but 1t is Supposed the Jurors
Were Poisoned by Eating Canned Peas.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.


BosToN, Sept. 2l.-When the supreme
court opened this morning in East Cam
bridge the spectators were treated to a
genuine sensation.
The announcement was made that
seven of the jurors in the Trefethen case
had been poisoned last night. Just how
no one seemed to know, but 1t was sup
posed they had been poisoned by eating
canned peas. The judge Immediately
adjourncd the court.
All sorts Of wild rumors were put In
circulation, but the o ly fact that ap-
suffering from poison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
THURSDAY,
SEPT. FL.
Boys
Clothing.

lust a word about an inn
portant fact, viz.,. we make
all our own goods. We cam
not and will not be undersold,
and request a comparison Of
our goods and prices. We
like competition, as it adds to
our reputation every time.
Children's Suits for school,
$500 to 5000.
Children's Suits for dress,
5000 to $500.
Sailor Suits for little boys.
Kilt Suits, reduced prices.
Extra Pants, soc. to $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
tx. rHos. p. REED

tim ny voluntarily given chiefly by DEM
ocratic Iusness men, legislators and
labor men ly sayings 1--WE have been
mighty unfortunate in our witnesses"
The witnesses have been against the
party because the facts were.
The public hearings. appropriately
began on Labor day. September 4, closed
yesterday. Blow ere interviews with
Republican members Of the committee
summing up the evidence presented up
to last night and the logical conclusion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
THE VALKYRIE SIGHTED
YESTERDAY DURING n STORM
FEW MILES OFF SANDY HOOK.
The Captain who saw Her is Unable to
State Condition OF the Vessel. but Her
Name Was Plainly Visible.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

SPECIAL TO THE HEwA
New YORK, Sept. 21.-The captain OF .
vessel that arrived this morning states
that yesterday afternoon. during storm,
he sighted the missing Valkyrie several
miles off Sandy Hook.
He says he was near enough to read the
vessels name, but he was unable to ascer-
tain what her condition was. He is posi-
tive, however, that it was the valkyrle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

Crawford Harris Arraigned In the Dis
trict court at Central Falls.
A black crow was the complainant and
Crawford Harris the defen liant in case
befor, the district court o. Central Falls
yesterday.
Theodore Wright owns the crow q d al
leges that Harris cut Fl the BIRDS wing. /.
Harris was arrested by Deputy Huling Of
he Cruelty Prevention society. He aver
that it was an accident; he | tended To
clip the birds feather, but miscalculated
and cut of its wing instead. IS and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

Some OF the "sporis" OF Providence
were disappointed last night. Arrange
mepts hau been made for sparring
match in one of the Dexter block halls.
North Main street. But the police got -
tip" ana started for the scene OF the con-
test The men In the hall rot wind Of
this fact. and before the police arrived the
''sports" had departed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept2l-T,e public hear
ings before the ways and means commit
tee of the house upon the proposed revi-
sion of the tariff came to an end last
night, according to the predetermined
p ,gram OF the Democratic party. A
Democratic senator summed up the ties
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
CRIMINALS ARRAiGNED.
sixth District q ourt Visitors Who Were
Heard Today.

George johnson, a colored man, was
arraigned in the Six h District court to-
day charged with drunkenness and carry
ing conc aled pistol. He was required
to give $500 bond Tor his appearance in
the court Of CO nmon pleas.
Charles Mccarthy, common drunk
ard, was arraigned and sentenced to six
months in the work house. He app aled
and sentence was deferred.
Mary Kenan. charged with breaking
fifty cents orth of glass In tbe res dence
Of Ann Meighan, was bouni over to trial
tomorrow in the sum Of 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
A HARD OUTLOOK.
Congress In n Nixed-Up MIDDLE Over
several Bills.
SPECIAL TO TuE NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2L-The situation
at Washinzt has, IL anything, grown
worse. Senator Voorhees, Is not equal TO
the task set before him and the silver
men are growing stronger daily. The
election bill IL creating great deal of
trouble In tie Democratic camp.
Senator Gray OF Delaware, who Is a
strong advocate OF unconditional repeal,
will oppose and vote against any clot ure
rule.
Platt, who will move the cloture, says
IL will notpass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
A PRIVATE INQUEST
Being Held In the Pawtucket Poisoned
whisky Cases-Ten Witnesses

The inquest on the deaths Of John I.
Gillgan aud William Norris, who are
supposed o have drank poisoned whisky
at the saloon Of NJ chaeI Quinn on July
30th. was begun at Pawtucket yesterday.
There are ten witnesses. but their testi-
mony will not be made public until
the chief OF police thinks It proper to give
10 out. Amoig the witnesses are State
Assayer Perkins. Medical Examiner kel-
liher. Drs. Lane and johnson, aud Robert
Kyle. the victim OF the poisoning who
survived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
Feilin n Fit.

Charles Wright entered Hennessy's
sal on, corner of Union and Washington
streets at 1890 a. m. today, and called
for drink OF whisky. While drinking
the liquor he was seized with n fit aud the
ambulance was called to take him TO the
hospital. He Is restinv etsily now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

ALMANAC Foa IEyIlsDAY. SEPT. 2i.
Sur RISES. 81 Moon SETS. ..2 q AN
1s SgserH o; H.r..is y = Frrt SEA g ss ss
WASHINGTON. Sept 2L-Forecast for
New England; East to southeasteriy
winds; fair; slight showers on eastern At
lantic coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
HOBOES FIGHT.
Patrick Sullivan BADLY Used Up by
Thomas Jordan Last Night.

At late hour last night, Thomas Jor-
dan, a member of the floating population.
attacked Patri,k Sullivan. another
wanderer, and decidedly bested him. Toe
trouble arose over trifling quarrel. The
officer on the beat took Jordan In aud he
VAS arraigned Loiore Judge Cooke today.
He pleaded not guilty and was bound
over for trial tomorrow, but subsequent
ly retracted his plea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
ALL EVIDENCE IN.
Three Republican Leaders Sum
Up the Tariff Hearings
REED'SCLEAR SUMMARY
The Witnesses Democrats; Their TeS-
timoDy Against Thsif Own Party.
SECRET SESSIONS MAY NOW BEGIN
REED'SCLEAR SUMMARY
SECRET SESSIONS MAY NOW BEGIN

no Repeal OF Protective Laws II They
Heed Their Own Witnesses-Messrs
Reed OF Maine. Burrows OF Michigan,
and Dalxeli Of Pennsylvanis Tell
what Has Been Developed at the
Hearings Favorable to the Repubii-
can Theory OF Protection for Ameri-
can Industries and the Prosperity OF
American worlfingmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
The WEATHER

For toniR h + =
|Clear and cool.
For tomorrow
Fair and cooler
weather.
Temperature from
o. m. Sept. 20. to 0
a. m. Sept. 21; High
est. "A; 10 W est,
46 5; mean. 6e3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
sprcfAL To THE NV

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2i.-Eleven cases Of
suall pox in THE city have been removed
,o one of the island hospitals,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21

prize drill under tie charge or Mr.. Mur-
raw. Compa yC. hich won the Bishops
im eial for excellence In dr,ll and y ilitary
tactics, gave splendid exhibition
OF silent drill The bows atte ded TO
business like veterans and won much ap
plause for their neat appearance aud fine
drill.
The al dance vas much lar or this
NOR ming ha that OF yesterday Al
II O'Clock 12,494 people had entered the
rounds L is cstimated that hefo he
yates close there VIII have been 10000
visitors at the fair
The vaudeville show continues on the
st,ge upon the ran stan and master
o cerenonie B.n bod le, sutvely cor
no tie performance.
The b loon ascension at 3 o'c'ork
roves To be Que OF The mort attractive
alur = of the fair. The parachute lean
fro n the c!ou Is is thrilling perform
ance. nd ar brief instant the
throng OF visitors old, It's breath until
the daring aerouauts are landed safely.
( The dog show still holds its own rs
popular feature aud Is crowded from
dawn ;ill dark.
TIE poultry show is considered by COM
pe,ent judges to be one OF the finest ever
held In the country and contains many
noted fowls i3
Tomorrow will be cbildren's day when
all the public schools Of the state close to
allow the pupils TO attend. Tle days
program has been especially arranged for
their benefit and will include all tue usual
.,ttr c.ions. af ft ~. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
Furs.

We have just received a
large invoice of the very new
est things for winter, only a
part of our expected stock.
but enough to show that we
shall be in the lead with Furs
as with our other goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
Domestic Department.

: The exhibit Ia the domes 10 departments
could scarcely be carefully examined In
day. In art. needle and fancy work
there are some very fine collections.
FIRST of all there IL the collection OF Mrs.
Rhodes, which took FIRST premium as toe
best work. Spreads. centre pieces, en-
broidered book holder, initial towels.
all 20 to make this collection which In
variety and grade Of work II the finest on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
SATURDAY.
SEPT. 23.
Furnishings,
Etc, Etc.

The little things necessary
for a complete outfit for Boys
and Ladies wear are seldom
thought of. WE shall give il
considerable attention.
BelowWE NAME A FEW
things probably you had not
thought of:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-21
CRUELTY TO A TAME CROW.

at this time.