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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
WAS THE NH|STEB[ONN!.
This is the Pivotal Question In the
LonSdale Railroad Fatality Case
CONTRADICTORY NEGLECT URGED.
Testimony OF the Two Sides Directly
Observation-Disclosures Alleges that
No Signals Were Motion for a
Non-suit Overruied by the Court.

The second day Of the trial in the
Lonsdale railroad fatality case began
this morning before Judge Tillinghast.
Thirteen witnesses were introduced by
the counsel for plaintiff. all Of whom
testified that no signal was given of the
approach OF the train. either by whistla
or bell. Each witness for the plaintiff
further alleged that there was no bois-
ferrous or undue disturbance from the
occupants Of the sleigh at the time the
horses stepped upon the crossing. 1t was
admitted that the party had been singing
and laughing before the crossing was
reached, but that all noise ceas ed when
the sleigh reached "A point 700 feet from
the tracks.
A resolute effort was made by the de-
Tense early this morning to have the
case non-suited on the ground that the
driver was aware that he was
approaching the crossing aud that the
occupants OF the sleigh were responsible
for the conduct OF the driver in at
tempting to cross the tracks without
frs pausing 10 ascert in whether the
crossing was clear. Judge Iillinghass
overruled the petition aud the trial pro-
ceeded.
A large number OF witnesses were in
troducei by the counsel for the railroad,
coHiposeu mostly OF employees Oh the cor
%poration, who testified that the wnis-
tie was blown for the cross
ing, and all other Gu tomary pre-
cautions taken. There was a lively dis
pute between Counsel Cooke and Jud gs
Tillingh ist regarding the Interpretation
of the order issued by the town council
OF Lonsdale req airing that a fl igman be
statiouei at tn crossing IN question. Mr..
Cooke ooh the remarkable around
that sucn al order contemplates that n
hagnan should be stationed during the
entire twenty-four hours OF the day. TOE
J sdge held that unless otherwise stated
sucn order refers only to the business
hours OF the dey and that the town
council being cognizin m OF and acquiesc-
ing in the fact that the watca was
abandoned at o q, M, is sufficient evil
dence that the ,rter was not intended to
cover the eatire- Wen p-feur heaF--T The
testimony Will probably close cary to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
NO MOVE YET.
United States Cficials Have Not Taken
Up the Chinese Cases Yet.

United States Cficials Have Not Tsken
Up the Chinese Cases Yet.
Now that the United States supreme
court has decided that the Geary law is
constitutional, local unregistered China
men may be at any time caught up and
prosecuted.
United States Commissioner Blodgett
said this morning hat IL was not ia his
provinces TO prosecute, but for the United
States deputy collector OF Internal, reye-
nue. or other properly constituted United
States officers to complain. The com
plant can be made To Commissioner
Blolgett or 10 the judge Of the United
States G .rcui court.
AS u ma ter Of PRECEDENT any
C Sc, b a may occur viii proba-
bly, be brought beior, Jue co a.
m ssion. In other similar C ses, the ac
cused "a been sent back to China
without imprisonment though il is
within the law to give both. In case Of
in IMPRISONMENT. however, n trial by jury
Is accessory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
FOR CHILDREN OF THE STREET.
Elisha Dyer vinton Home to BE Opened
Memorial Day.

Elisha Dyer vinton Home to BE Opened
Memorial Day.
1t will be remembered that the late
Mrs. Frances J. Vinton fitted up the
house 2S Sabin street for the benefcien {
purpose of furnishing a home for the
unfortunate class of boys named, with
out homes or worse than homeless.
The house was thoroug lily remodelled,
with the conveniences introduced which
such a work required. The basement
contains three bathrooms, thr Q closets,
each separately enclosed, ~lavatories, etc,
Tue dormitories are furnished with iron
b~ecsteads. wire springs mattresses and
is heated by steam.
The house was opened In November.
1891.
Mrs. vInton rejoiced In the prospect of
good results from this her last be nevo-
lence. But the generous benefactress
died in February, 1892, and the house
was ordered closet.
In April. the eleven boys tthen INN ates
dispersed to other quarters and the
house has since practically been unoccu-
pied.
An act Of incorporation has been
granted by the general assembly under
the provision of the will, TO members of
the Providence Woman's Christian
Temperance union.
The new corporation will reopen the
home Tor the purpose of carrying out the
original intention of the benefactress,
also to establish a temperance coffee
house and a weekly gospel mission.
The home will be reopened by an all
day reception to the public May 80,
Decoration Day. All persons interested
in its work are Invited to call and in
spect the house.
Donations of books, pictures. gam.s
and clothing will b. t ankfully re-
ceived, and may be left at the home with
the superintendent, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Carpenter.
Contributions OF money will be re-
celved by persons appointed by the board
and the public duly notified. The full
program Tor the day will appear later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
SCHOOL BOYS DRILL
Inspection of the English and Classical
School Brigade.


School Brigade.
The annual inspection ana drill of the
English and Classical school battalion
interested a large numDe OF spectacle rs
In Infantry hall this forenoon. Fathers,
mothers, relatives and friends ( the
youn soldiers. the governor. the briga-
der general and military officers of the
Rhode Island brigade saw the manual OF
arms aud evolutions performed in a
way which would lave done credit to
the state militia.
Governor Brown viewed the battalion.
He was accompanied by Col. III. Martin
U. S. A.
The inspecting officer WIS Gen. Kendall
no was accompanied BY Major Carter.
After the review aud inspection n
squad OF twenty-five members OF the
junior department. of the school, under
The direction of q orge G.. Harrington,
went through a setting-up drill in n very
creditable manner. A sDe cial squad OF
eight member rs OF the senior department.,
in command OF Sergeant Horton, also
went through the drill and received
merited applause.
The affair was brought to an end with
a dress parade.
l.. +. Nadeaa. His s'a { onsisted OF tine
following: Adjutant IL. K Congdon,
Quartermaster w. ID. Cole, Captain
j. +. Pane of Company G.. Cap
tain j. 4. Tucker of Co upany Is, Captain
Ralph Hamilton OF Company K and Ser.
geant Major III. A. Budlong. Thess
were the line officers Company A, cap
tain. NJ. ". Cook lieutenant, s.. ID.
Humphrey Company ID, captain, -;
lieutenant. ID. r. Povey Company +.
captain, III. II. STAR; Company G. cap
tain. ii. A. Richmond lieutenant, w.
ID Cady.
About 100 were in line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16

for the city Of Newport came from the
house with the non-concurrence Of thai
body In the amendment OF the senate
providing thai of the three commission
ers there should not NJ a'y time be more
than two of any one political p'rty. !,
Governo r Brown asked the advice and
consent Of the senate TO the appoint
ment Of Captain Charles G. Gray and
Hon. George 4. Cranston as members OF
the state board of soldiers relief for
three years. The senate consented.
Senator Beare introduced the petition
Ter the incorporation of the knights OF
Pythias Zeal Estate and Building asso-
citation. Referred TO the committee on
corp orations.
Senator Freeman presented an act
amen ding the charter of the Westerly
lire district, so as to authorize the hiring
OF SIG. 900 for the building Of a new fire
station. Refe rred to this committee on
judiciary.
Senator Freeman presented the electio n
returns OF certain independent military
companies OF he state. Received.
An act to inc rporate the Automatic
IDEAL Manufacturing company was re-
ferred to the committee on corpo rations.
Senator Drowi presented a res olution
making all appropriation for the pur-
chase OF q site and the erection of an
armory for the Bristol Naval Reserve
Torpedo company. Referred To the
committee on finaL CO.
Senator Drown for the COMMITTEES on
hnanc. reported a resolution appointing
a commission on revolutionary rolls.
Laid on the table.
Senator Comstock presented n resolu-
ton providing for tl g distribution of GER
tain books. Passed.
Senator Comstock presented the petit
tons of Alice Adelia Crocker and Judson
Croker for cnanRe of name. Referred
to the commit ee Oh judiciary.
Senator Dyer called from the table the
act relating to the Providence Cable
Tramway company providing for an
amendment of charter SO that electricity
may be used over p art of route, laid over
from Friday last. senator Comstock
thought that the people on the streets
whera the cable road runs would object
to having the shade trees spoiled and
that better service could not compensate
for this. The bill was passed.
Senator Wilbour called from the table
the resolution appropriating S., 900 for
the expenses Of thu commission to
investigate into the causes or pollution
OF the Pawtuxet river. 1t was
explained that he appropriation of
5000 would only pay the exl g Uses Of the
commission mp e. che present time n
would b. equal to disseminating the
COMMITTEES. The resolution wa, passed.
The senate AT lao O'Clock adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
~FORESTERS MEET.
ANNUAL MAY SESSION OF THE
GRAND co
Large Gathering at River Point-A ball
I, nj sht-Thomas +. West Puts In an
Appearance.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.
RIVER POINT. May l6-The annual May
session Of the Grand Court of the Ancient
Order of Foresters for the appointment
OF grand officers was held in Pioneer hall
today.
The grand officers headed BIZ the grand
chief ranger of Valley Falls arriv d mt
9:35 a. m. The were met at the River
Point station by forty me nbers of Court
Warwick, A. o. Of o.. F., who escorted
them % the hail.
An lou was spent in receiving creden-
tials. The convention vas called TO
order at IL o'clock.
The roll was read, after which dinner
was se we'd to b visiting delegates by
Proprietor Mcmahon of the new Clyde
hotel.
At 2 o'clock officers were elected and
delegates TO the supreme cou { meeting
at New BEDFORD were nominated.
This evening a special train will b., run
Hartford railroad to accommodate the
cues s at the annual ball which will be
given under the direction of the follow
ing committee: James Il. McNeil's q,
cbairman; =. III. Quinn, secretary; Felix
II. Keernan, ID. w. Quinlan, DR.. NJ. j.
Legris, j. j. Corcoran and NJ. j. Nc
MahDn.
A new interest to the convention was
given by tie appearance this after loon
Of Thomas 4. We Z, a delegate from
Court General Sheridan OF Providence.
Mr.. West claims admission.
Some claim that the court was sus-
psnded without n hearing because the
I'll ction of certain grant officers was OPP
posed. A lively fight is expected.
Mr.. West claims IL he is refused admis-
sion rs a delegate it will not be the cad
of the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
ALMOST %SUFFOCATED.
TWO MEN FACE DEATH IN n
"a l. THIS MORNING.
Are Saved by tho Timely Arrival
Of onicer Mayno Who Releases Them
From Their PeriIous Position.

Two men. Frank brewster and John
IL. Sweeny, narrowly escaped death
from a~spbyxiation this morning. They
were engaged In cleaning out a vault
in the rear of the Hay block,
at the corner of HAY and Over
streets. at $40 o'clock, when the
gas became stoo strong for Brewster and
he lost consciousness. Sweeny noticing
MS perilous position attempted To get
him out OF the hole, but in some way fell
IN himself. He cried for assistance and
On1cer Mayno left his task Of rshing
three kittens out OF the Providence river
and buried to their assistance.
With the aid OF citizens both men were
gotten out, but both were unconscious
and the hospital ambulance was at once
summoned. On its arrival, however. DR..
McGuirk OF the hospital found both men
on the fair road TO recovery aud after at
tending them they were able to proceed
with their work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
In THE DISTRICT COURT.
THE CASE AGAINST RANDALL FOR
STABBING STONE CONTINUED.
Numerous smnlicr Anairs Ventilated In
the Sixth District Court-A Common
prunkard Sentenced.

James Hanlsy was arraigned In the
Sixth district court this morning on a
charge Of being a common drunkard and
pleading guilty was sentenced to nine
months at the state workhouse.
Fred Lever and Henry Jackson charged
with stealing u lot OF paint brushes from
j.. W. Chase were held In 900 surety for
trial Nav 10.
Charles Il. Arnold stole n lot of car
p~enters' tools from Charles Brayton and
was fined $50 aud COSTS, and Louisa Ar
mold, who in the Quise OF n widow has
been noticeably conspicuous on the
streets recently, pleaded not guilty when
accused of being n common night walker
and was given until May 10, to consider
a line OF defense.
Jesse Silva changed" John Sullivan on
the face recently and was taxed $50 and
costs for his AR usement, whiie Sarah
Randall and Lizzie Hall, charged with
keeping a disorderly house. waived ex-
animation and were bound over to the
June session OF the grand jury.
The case against Charles M. Randall,
char led with stabbing John III. Stone
with "A knife, was continued one week
at the request IL the plaintiff who is as
yet at the hospital.
Emma A. Harding, the 14-year.old
sh plifter, was fined $40 and costs for
stealing an umbrella from John Shepard.
Jr.
The case against William III. O'Don-
nell. charged with an assault on John
Farrell, was discontinued by the com-
plain mt.
Charles Gatewood entered a strenuous
plea OF not guilty 20 "A charge of stealing
three dresses from 4 nily B. Coffin and
will be heard May 10, the sum of $500 be-
ing demanded as surety for his appear
ance.
Charles Brown charged with non-sup-
port OF wife and child will be heard
June 16.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16

las he appeared at the time of the murder.l
imposed by law for the crime OF murder
and was hanged.
Amy died as he lived, like a dog. The
execution was n frightful affair. People
who expected something sensational
were not disappointed. He died rs muir
derers like him die, ANONYMOUSLY but
bravely. The executioner bungled.
An Uneventful Night.
Almy's last mig hit in flesh was an un-
eveDtful one. He retired early, and
when his death watch began their long
vigil there was nothing about the con-
demned man that. betokened unusual
excitement.
The stories he had told about the ex-
1stence OF a son In the South born of "A
woman who had died in giving him bir. h,
seemed to rave rushed aside the last
care Of his life.
The warden had promised, or at least
Almy believed he had promised, that his
body should not be given over to the dis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
DIRECT FROM THE FAIR.
What a Rhode Islander Reports Of His
state at Jackson Park, Chicago.

state at Jackson Park, Chicago.
Joshua Wilbour has just returned from
a two weeks trip in the West. Mr..
Wilbour visited ChIcago and spent a few
days at the fair. His report Of the con-
dition of the exhibits is intere sting in
that it is SO encouraging.
1.-THE next two weeks furnish clear
weather Mr.. Wilbour says that til, build
ing and exhibits at the White City will
be fully completed. Even now there is
SO much o see that one is overwhelmed
by the immensity of the fair. 1t is in
deed magnifce I.
Mr.. Wilbour was particularly gratifed
by Rhode Islands portion OF the ex-
hibit. In Machinery hall he says
1t occupies no in considerable space
and in SIZE it with that
of any stase. Its excellence l. very note
worthy, and It's variety Includes nearly
everything from the hair drill to the
locomotive. Our educational exhibit
Is the best at the fair. Il tn in
mount aud quality of work it exceeds
that of any other state. Rhode Island is
easily the leader in his department.
The location of the exhibit is excellent,
being at the end of q long aisle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
ALLOWED TO LAND.
Rejoicing on the scythia when the
Dec ision Was Reached.

BOSTON, May 16-Ihe action Of the i'm
migration department yesterday ia dc.
Gliding TO allow the Scythia's passengers
TO land was the cause o. great rejoicing
on board that boat. The action requires
that tue manifests be all amended TO
comply with the law, and most II the
ntZhr was spent In making the necessary
changes.
grants began landing and before night.
fall they will all once more set foot on
terra hrma. The Off Ter of the steam
ship are jubilant over tie settlement Of
the question which yesterday perpiexei
them and express a determination TO see
that future manifests are properly made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
WILL GO TO A JURY.

Mrs. Mary s. Dennis, Who Illegally
Used the Mail, VIII Stand Trial.
Mrs. Mary S. Dennis, who was arrested
by Deputy United States Marshal An
derson last week, on q charge OF sending
libelous mater through the mails on a
postalc ,rI, was arraigned in the United
States District court today and waived
examination. The case will 20 to the
grand jury next month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
MORE DELAY.

Jurors to Try Lizzie Bordcn VIII Not
Come In iii June "a.
NEW BEDFORD. Mass, May 16.-Notice
was sent u today to the grand jurors
Of Bristol couhty to assemble In New
Bedford on June 20. instead Of june 5
as originally intended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
ANOTHER SING SING STORY.

Claim That Pallister's Rody Has Been
Found In the Hudson.
SING SING, n. Y, May 16.-The body of
murderer Pallister, who with Roehl es-
capped from prison here was found in the
Hudson river this morning by two fish
ermen who had been keepi z watch
along the shore.
Tue body was terribly decomposed.
but was identified beyon.. a doubt 10y
tue prison keys found In one OF the
pockets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
N Train

Two stones were thrown at the sub
urban train on the New England road
last evening at a place between River
Poiut and Natick. One stone hit the
train and The other came Ia the window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
THE STRIKE AT DOVER,
Everything Reported Quiet at tho Marlin
Shoe Shop.

Shoe Shop.
DOVER, N. H.. May 16.-Usual quiet
prevailed at the Marlin shoe shop this
morning. None of 1.-THE striking stitchers
appeared for work and not a machine
was running.
The girls who left work yesterd v on
account OF not having received pay for
their last two weeks work, will not re-
turn to work till they receive Their
money.
They are supposed to b. piii weekly,
but they allege that gro - carelessness is
often shown aud they de maud regular
payments. Their wages will probably
be paid them today aad WORK will be
resumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
VICTIMS FRIGHTPUL STRUGGLES
Finally tho Body In Drawn Up by the
Executioner and His Assistant and
Almy Slowly ~strangles to Death-some
OF the Spectators Faint-The Doctors
Hold an Autopsy and Decide That
Thought Of This Report.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

CONCORD. May 16.-The murderer of
Christie Warden is dead. The last act
of the tragedy i%naugurated in the dale of
Tempe in Hanover on that fatal July
night nearly two years ago, is over.
Today Frank G. Almy. the man OF
mystefy and of blood, paid the penalty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
MORE BALLOTS MISSING.
All the Ballots of the Fiske Vile District
Lost, strayed or stolen.

General Supervisor Blodgett is now in
~vestigating into the proceedings OF Mod
o ator William A. Taylor and District
Clerk Israel W.. Brayton Of the third
dis riot OF Cranston, known as Baskerville.
1t seems "a at Ia this district all the
ballots of all parties are missing, in all
some lou. Tnis makes in all, including
the Tenth aud First city wards, over $40
ballots missing from the April election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
FOR SUNDAY N
Worlds Fair Directors FAX Formal
Action Today.

CHICAGO. May l6-The local " orlds
fair direc, ors today met and formally
voted TO reverse their decision Of closin 2
the Worlds fair buildings on Sunday.
TIE resolution will be submitted to til
national board for approval at once
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
Ten Dollars Reward.

Lost. from Reads express wagon. Saturday after
noon. 18th inst. two packages; one containing
two large memorandum books, and tho other con-
tanning light wood case with long printed and
written slipa Neither OF the packages Is OF any
value executing TO owners.
Ten dollars reward will be paid Tor the delivery
OF the same TO 81 POND STREET PROyI.
DENCE. II. I. No questions asked
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
Another Decision in the South
KinsStoVn Cases.
HOLD-OVERS UPHELD.
Mr.. Germans Petition From Which he
Hoped so Much, Dismissed.
PROVISIONS IN The STATUTE

DO Not Apply to n Case OF Nom Election
Generally But to Cases Where the
ONCE Shall Become or he Vacant by .
Contingency Outside the Constitutional
Provision = Article VIII, Section B,
still Governs I'm All Chses Where
Towns Are Not Divided Into Voting
Districts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
SENATE.

In the senate this morning a quorum
was obtained in good season, and bust
ness began.
Senator Allen. for the ccmittee on ju-
dietary. reported the act requir-
ing the Union Railroad COM
pany to max payments to the
city of Providence. as the owner of Prov
idence Gable Tram way company, the
same percentage OF ;the gross earnings of
the cable road as the Union Railroad
company pays. The bill is practically
the sa ne reg ,rdin , the cable roai as the
franchise acG passed in July. 1892. was
regarding the Union railroad. Passed.
tee reported the license commissioners
bill which passed the hou.e. On mo ion
of Senator Comstock the act was made
the sp cial or ier for tomorrow a. 1l:30
O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
To Punish Drunkards.

Oh senator COl1sbOch TIC tCJ was muue
the sp cial or ier for tomorrow a. 1l:30
O'clock.
To Punish Drunkards.
Senator Freeman also reported an act
for the prevention OF indecent intoxica-
ton and providing for the punishment OF
persons guilty of the same. Passed.
Senator Browning for the same COM
mittee reported the act relating to dam
ages eau ed by defects in high .ays and
bridges. Made special order for Thurs
dar, May Is
The Judiciary bill' came from the
house with amendments aud was re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
A Sd from the house was received a
resolution appropriatiug $4,000 for re-
pairs aud rebuilding Of the Pontiac road.
Referred to the committee on finance.
woonsocket Sewer Matter.
Tie act providing for "a sewer commits
sion for the city Of Woonsocket came
from the house with an amendment strik-
ing out the clause which provides that
the mayor shall be ex-Oflicio a member of
the commission.
Senator Roman hoped the amendment
would not be concurr d in as the senate
comTittee mad agreed to have him placed
on the commission and the people Of
Woorsock { wish 1t.
Senator ComstocK moved n~on-concur-
renee but withdrew his motion and the
act was laid on the table temporarily.
Factory Inspection Bill.
Senator Baker called for the special or
der, the factory insp, ciion bill" He
explained certain parts OF the act and
stated that the hearings had been very
LARGELY attended, aud general s~atisfac tion
was expires ed with the bill.
Senator Gtfrrfcr- objected to certain
cars OF the bill and wished to have IL
amended.
Senator Comstock wished to amend
In certain parts aud SONS sdebate ensued.
Senator Roman moved that the act lie
recommittei To the committee with in-
structlons TO report tomorrow morning.
SO vo,cd.
Tue act establishing q park commissi on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-16
WHA7 CAV BE DONE

BY a Live Newspaper is Evil
denced by the Success of the
News's Proposition to Send an
Agent for the City to the Worlds
Fair.