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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
PYTHIANS CAN DANCE.
End to the Celebration Of the Twen-
ty-ninth Anniversary. =
GRAND BALL AT INFANTRY HALL
A Pleasing Entertainment Was Followed
by Dancing Two Hundred and Fifty
Couples Were in the Grand March
Committees In Charge OF the Affair.

The members of the Knights of
Pythias from all parts Of the grand juris-
diction assembled in Infantry Hall last
night for the purpose Of celebrating the
twenty-ninth anniversary of the order.
The program was commenced at 1880
o'clock, when an organ recital was given
by Prof. Charles X Kenyon. Then fol-
lowed a pleasing musical and literary en-
tertainment which was participated in
by well-known talent.
At the conclusion OF this portion of the
evenings entertainment short inter
mission was held during which a general
renewal Of acqu aintance was enjoyed.
Then came the dancing. The grand
march was led by Supreme Representa-
tive Elect Frank w. Taylor and Mrs. C..
+. Niles.
The officers and sir knights of the uni
form rank in their gold aud silver en-
bellished uniforms, and their fair part
ners in handsome gowns presented pic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
GENERAL ASSE M BLY,.
A Short Session and But LittI e
Business Transacted.
SOME COMMITTEE HEARINGS
The General Assembly Adjourned Early
to Enable the Members to go to the
Dedication Of the Institute for the
Deaf

Gov. Brown called the Senate to order
at 1910 this morning.
Senator Allen introduced q resolution
appropriating 81, 200 for the purchase OF
$50 copies of Vol. of Land Evidences Of
Newport county and NarraRansett
county. Referred to the committee on
finance.
From the House was received the an
nouncement that the resolution OF week
ly adjournment from Friday to Tuesday
had been passed in concurrence. Also
various other matters passed in concur
renee.
Senator Brown presented the petition
OF the Island Savings Bank OF Newport
for amendment OF its charter. Referred
to committee on corporations.
Senator Anthony presented the petit
ton of the PawtuXet Valley Electric
Railway Company for amendment OF
charter. Referred to the committee on
corporations.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS presented an
invitation TO the Senate TO attend the
reading Of paper Dy w. L. Sheffield on
Samuel Gorton, tomorrow evening at the
II. /. Historical Society's rooms.
5 nator Allen for the committee on
Judiciary reported the petition OF Thomas
j. Eddy for permission TO build wharf
at Ii, erton, recommending passage.
Passed.
On motion Of Senator Comstock the
Senate adjourned to meet Thursday,
Feb. %, at IL o'clock.
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ment resulted ia the founding OF the
Rhode Island destitute for the Deaf. An
appropriation OF $780, 600 was secured and
for n suitable site the Peabody place was
recommended. The old man ,ion was
made over and new dormitory was at
once begun.
This noble institution, which il
located at the corner OF Etst avenue and
Cypress street, was begun in April 1892
and was formally opened last month.
The land on which the buildings are To-
Gated cost S12. 200 and the entire cost OF
the new buildings and repairs upon the
old was S31, 800.
"Thirty-eight pupils were enrolled at
the start and an attendance OF sixty is
expected. The institution bids fair to be
a success and a credit TO the state of
Rhode Island"
An act to provide for the foundation OF
state institution for the instruction
known as The Rhode Island Institute
for the Dtaf," was passed by the General
Assembly at the January session of 1891.
IL Is provided that the governor, lieuteu-
ant governor, and nine citizens OF the
state, six OF whom are men and three
women, such women to be taxpayers,
constitute the board OF trustees who as
sumo entire control and management.
The trustees other than governor aud
lieutenant-governor are appointed by the
governor aud are divided into classes
serving two, four and six years respec-
lively. Deaf persons between the ages
OF and 20 years, who are legal residen ts
OF the state, may be admitted To the
school free OF charge, IL susceptible Of
instruction. Tue primary object 10 TO
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The LAST PRELI LIMINARY.
The New York and New England
Makes Final Arrangements.
NO NEED FOR FURTHER DELAY.
All That the n. ", N. ii. a. II. Have
Asked for Has Been omciaiIy Granted
The Land on Gsspee Street Ready
for Transfer Whenever Needed.

The last obstacle is removed. and moth
ing now hinders the New York, New
Haven and Hartford from pushing its
terminals as rapidly as money and skill
can perform the work.
The city is now relieved OF all response
bility in the matter. The New York and
New England has done its part, and the
NEWS has reliable authority for the state
ment that all the papers have passed be-
tween the city and the latter road, and
that within few hours proper notifica-
tion has been sent to the officials of the
Consolidated road.
1t will be remembered that the hitch,
so to speak, that has so long stood in the
way, has been the difficulty of getting
the New York and New England to ulfil
its agreement wi h the city and transfer
to the city the property lying west OF
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a. Luther. Miss Eta Cook. Miss Fannie
lewis. Warren Turner OF Bostop,. the
Hon. IL. S. Wordsworth. Miss Grace
Webb, Thomas Lyott, Volney Aus
tin. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Irwin Davis.
The floor was in charge of Capt Nelson
s. Davis OF Sterling Division OF the uni
form rank, and he had for his assistant
Brother Clarence j. Niles OF Palestine
Lodge. The aids were Past Chancellors
q. +. A. Beane, X l. Clegg, Reubin >.
Bemis, Ira ID. Golf, j. Irwin Davis; Broth
ers Z. Warren Tuttle, Lester w. Upham.
Fred h. Phillips, Eugene II. Shurtlif.
Albert A. Manchester. Waller >. Nc
Lane. William j. Petri, William Is.
Packard, Tn ,mas S. Delano, George L.
Graham and Thomas III. Henderson.
The committee of arrangements was
made up as follows: Supreme Repre-
sentative-elect Frank w. Taylor, chair
man Brother Nelson Il. Kennedy, secre-
tary f; Grand Master-at-Arms. Andrew
Mckenzie; Treasurer, Past Chancellor
Otis B. Graham, Alfred +. Cady. George
ii. Smith. Capt. Nelson >. Davis, Brother
Samuel Is. Spinning and supreme Repre-
sentative Charles A. Lee.
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send INDECENT deaf mutes to the Ameri-
can Asylum at Har ford. For some time
petitions were presented by parents OF
deaf children in the state to the General
Assembly, asking that day school be
founded in the city OF Provid .nce and that
oral instruction be provided. The Day
school was established in the spring OF
1877, with five pupils. Later. the school
was removed to Fountain street. The
number of pupils constantly increased
and larger appropriation vas eventu-
ally granted. The board of education
recommended home In connection with
the Day school and their recommended
tion was reinforced by petition signei
by over 1000 citizens and presented at
the January session Of 1891. This move
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ested in the care of the deaf. The gov
ernor, his staff and the members of the
General Assembly left the state house at
1890 p. m. and proceeded in barges to
the institute. The exercises were as
follows:
Prayer. Augustus Lord; address, Pres
ident Andrews of Brown University;
address, THE Growth aud Development
of the Rhode Island School for the
Deaf" Mayor Daniel B. Pond of Woon-
socket; delivery Of the Institute to Gov.
Brown as the representative of the state
Of Rhode Island. by the committee.
Mayor Pond, the president of the
board gave an interesting account OF the
growth and development of the institute.
He said:
''The 81 { was formerly compelled to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
"H,TE EHBE1 SOUPS
Finest Quality,
SERVED FREE
What Cheer Grocery
R. l. YACHT CLUB.
WEYBOsSET STREET,

Yearly Officers Nominated at = Meeting
Last Night.
The Rhode Island Yacht Club held an
adjourned meeting last night at the
Narragansett Hotel for the purpose of
nominating officers for the ensuing year.
10 be voted upon at the next meeting.
The following names were submitted
Com mander Warren II. Foles, Vice.
Commander +. II. Sands, Rear Comman-
der G. G. Bloomer, Presi dent Sayer Has
brouck, Secretary F. 2. Eddy, President
Il 4. Herrick, Measurer A. M. Black.
Assistant Measurer, r,--.. Di-
rectors, X. H. Carver. A. +. Austin.
Race committe, Charles F. Smith, T.. K.
Hubbard,:E. G. Reynolds, Samuel White
ley, Harry ii. Lowe; committee on ad-
missions, G. G.. Bloomer. Jr.. r. II. Car
yer, H. l.. Green, A. NJ. Pack, G. A.
Eddy, f. II. Herrick, A. L. Eute, Leroy
Foles, A. +. Austin; House committee,
G. G.. Bloomer, A. ID. Ross. X. l.. Greene;
Potter's Cove committee. w. l. Foles.
A. ID. Ross. 4. =. EDDY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

ROCHESTER, n. Y. Feb. 2l.-A terrible
wreck is said to have occurred on the
West Shore road near Palmyra.
Fifteen passengers are said to have been
killed, but the report has not been con-
firmed.
The train wrecked is the express which
leaves New York at s p. IN. aud which
is due here at 1910 "A. IN.
The train, which is known as No :.
usually consists of two coaches, two
sleepers and baggage car.
All the news OF tie wreck which 8
reached here is the report by wire fronI
Palmyra. which says that n man has ar
rived there, having Just walked from the
scene OF the wreck.
Both sleeping cars are reported on their
sides in the ditch.
The train is believed to have been
wrecked by broken rail.
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furnish oral instructio To the deaf chill
dren Of the state. together with the best
facilities for enjoying the benefits Of free
public education.
The board OF trustees meets annually
In January TO transact all necessary busi-
ness.
The Rhode Island Day School, which
formerly took charge OF the deaf, lost It's
identity when the present school was
founded and was merged into the Insti-
tute.
The following are the officers Of the In-
stitute:
President. Daniel b. Pond secretary,
Henry Il. Lippitt; board Of trustees, ID.
Russell Brown. governor; Melville Bull,
lieutenant governor; Daniel Ii. Pond.
president; Henry +. Lippitt, secretary;
George J.. Littleteld. Jea1ie Lippitt,
Rowland r. Robinson, Ellen 4. Nc
Guinness, Lille B. Chace Wyman. viii
liam X. Potter, Howard Smith.
Prof Graham Bell was expected to be
present and deliver an address but, owing
To illness in his family, was unable to be
present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

Brown aud daughter Mabel, Capt. and
Mrs. j. B. Wentworth, Lieut. Davis Of
Newport; Supreme Repi iesentative-elect
and Mrs. Frank w. Taylor, Past Grand
Chancellor and Mrs. Charles Morgan.
Capt. and Mrs. Nelson 5. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. T.. Kennedy; Mr.. and Mrs. o. Is.
Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen c. Goudy,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 5 Barrows, Mr.. and
Mrs w. ID. Laird, Miss Minnie HAYWARD,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Rounds,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Mercier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester w. Upham. Mr..
and Mrs. c. Warren Tuttle, Capt. II. B.
Shermar, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank q. Carnes
Fred Thomson, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Kendall, William w. Occelstop, Misses
May and Lille Occelston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph McN,lly, George Jackson. George
Crookson, Claude A. Farnsworth, II. o.
True, III. ii. Holmes, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Davies,
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BACK TO JAIL.
DIR. GRATE'S NEW TRI4L FIXED
FOR THE eaD OF MY.
Counsel for the Condemned Man Refuses
to Give Bonds - Dr. Graves Very
Cheerful
Cheerful,

DENVER, Col, Feb. 2l.-The new trial
granted by the Supreme Court for DR.. Il.
Thatcher Graves on the charge OF mur-
dering Mrs. Barnaby has been set for
May %
The matter was determined yesterday
in the Arapahoe county District Court.
Deputy District Attorney Malone stated
to the court that he thought the state
would be ready the last Of May or the lst
Of June.
Judge Furman said that he wanted
full and complete understanding on the
part OF the state, and that they make
every preparation for trial.
After little quibbling Malone named
May % This was accepted by counsel
for Graves, and so set by the court.
DIR. Graves who had been sitting in n
shady corner OF the court room, arose
and followed Judge Fur nan into the
sheriff's Office. He wore his usual calm
exterior, aud pleasantly shook hands
with a number Of friends.
"Will you give bondsW asked repor-
ter Of judge Furman.
'No, sir, respon led the attorney with
decision. 'If we don't give bonds, the
court can't continue the trial. IN we do,
they can; see. IL has been tested.
mo, sir; DIR. Graves will remain in fail
until freed by due process of law We
have finally decided upon that point.v
The doctor did not seem in the least ir-
ritated at the prospect OF spending the
spring days behind the bars, and walked
back to the big stone building as though
going 10 his private eNce
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ten days ago, but was recovering, when
an unexpected change last night carried
him off.
Gen. Pierre Gustave Toutant Beaure-
gard was best known after the war as the
man who had directed the attack on Fort
Sumter that began the rebellion warfare.
He was born near New Orleans in 1917 or
1918, the exact date being in doubt. He
graduated from West Point in 1888, and
when the Mexican way broke out went TO
the front TO do some brave fighting.
He won the rank OF captain after
the battles of Contreras and Chur-
ubusco. He was twice wounded
at Chapultepec, and was rewarded
for bravery with the rank of Major. He
was stationed at New Orleans from lS49
TO 1860 in charge of the Mint, Custom
House and Marine Hospital. and was also
at the head of the engineering operations
on the lower Mississippi and the Gulf.
He was appointed Superintendent Of
West Point in January, 1861, but re-
signed the place I'm less than month 10
accept Brigadier-Generalsh from the
Southern confederacy aud was selected
to lead the attack ON Fort Sumter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21
THE HOUSE.

The House came to order at 1l:15, and
after the transaction of the following
routine business adjourned at 1l:35.
There was distributed this morning the
act TO confirm the lease OF the Prov-
dence aud Worcester railroad to the
y. Y, n. II. and H.. amended by the
committee so as to strike out all the OBJ
jectionabe words which ratified all
future leases which the road might
make. The new act simply ratifies the
terms of the lease of December, 1892.
Bills Acted On.
Mr.. Brayton presented an act relating
to the voting districts of Cranston, was
referred to committee on judiciary. Act
to amend charter OF Independent Order
Odd Fellows, was referred to the com
mittee on education.
The bill of Morlock 81 Bayer was in
definitely postponed.
Bill of uditor Landers for clerk hire,
s. 20 was allowed.
From the committee on engrossed acts
came the bill TO incorporate the Maple
vile Metl odist Society; the act to incor.
porate the Newp rt Eintract Society; the
act to incorporate the Southern Rhode
Island Press Club, and the act to incor-
porate the Fall River Bobbin and Shut
tie Company. Tney were passed.
Adjourned.
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THE STAGING FELL.
THREE P1INTERs SERIOUSLTH HURT
IN BOSTON.
1t Was in the Providence Depot and
the Staging Fell In Front of an APP
preaching Train.

Boston. Feb. 21.-A big thirty ton stag
ing. upon which number OF paint
ers were at work in the Providence depot,
fell this forenoon distance of forty feet
upon the top of some passenger coaches.
1t made a crash like an explosion of ar
tillery and broke through the tops Of
some of the coaches.
A local train was entering the depot at
the time. and the staging fell but few
feet in front Of il.
Three of the painters were badly in
jured.
Fred Peterson, one OF their number,
was taken to the hospital in a dying con-
dition.
The damage will be heavy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-21

NEW LONDON. Conn. Feb. 21.-Full
particulars were received here this noon
of the wreck of the barge Reliance at
Block Island yesterday.
The Reliance belonged to the Reading
railroad, and was carrying coal around
the cape to Boston.
She was in tow Of one of the railroads
big ocean going tugs.
The barge left Philadelphia last Friday
in command Of Capt. j. X. Remington OF
Somerville, Mass.
The captains wife accompanied her
husband.
All we're lost.
During the fearful storm OF yesterday
the barge got into trouble off Montauk
Point.
The hurricane was weatbered at this
place and the tow headed for the Rhode
Island shore.
The wind increased and the sea was so
rough that the hawsers connecting the
barge with the tug parted under the
strain and the barge went ashore on the
west coast Of Block Island.
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ture that was extremely pleasing TO the
eye There were fully $50 couples in line.
At midnight the refreshments were
served.
Music was furnished bv the American
b and Orchestra and J. d. Daily acted as
prompter.
Among those present were the follow
ing:
Grand Chancellor G. C. Gates aud
daughter Lizzie, Grand Vice Chancellor
Walter Scott and Mrs. Scott, Graud
Keepar OF Records and Seal Wilson and
Mrs. Wilson, Graud Master at Arms
Andrew Mckenzie, Grand Inner
Guard Douglass johnson aud Mrs
Johnson, Grand Outer Guard,
A. T.. Howe, Supreme Representative
{. a. Lee, Brigadier General Il. +. Du-
rand OF New Haven, Coan.. Col. ana Mrs.
y. w. Pierce. Past Grand Chancellor and
Mrs; Fred \. Golf, Lieut.. Col. and Mrs.
j. ID. Carpenter, Capt. end Mrs. +. A.
Colwell, Ca Z. j. l.. Foss, Assistant Sur
geon +. NJ. Eaton, Capt. and Mrs. w. X.
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Graveyard" Insurance In Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. 21.-on Sunday
a detail of inspectors from the Metropolis
tan Insurance Company, consisting Of tho
chief and several assistants, came to this
CITY from New York, their object being
to look into all risks held by the company
here and report to the home office. The
company had reason 10 believe that gi-
gantic system of graveyard" Insurance.
was Seing carried on In Lawrence. About
$1,000 In premiums Is collected here every
week and sent TO New York, but the deaths
here are twice as numerous as IN faii
River There has been general belief for
two years that graveyard" insurance has
been prscticed here to Q scsndslous sx-
teut,
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LAST NIGHTS FIRES.
Three Incipient Biazes Keep the De-
partment busy.

partment Busy.
The alarm of fire from box 81 at s:45
o'clock last evening was for a slight blaze
in the window of Henry b. Winslow's
variety store, Al Olney street. The stock
was damaged to the extent of about $50
aud there was no insurance. Freeman
d. Knowlton own the building which was
slightly damaged. Burning SCOT drop
ping from the chimney, ignlting the d re
board, caused the blaze.
A slight chimney fire was extinguished
in the house occupied by Charles Noyes,
No. 81 Harrison street. last evening, by
Hose s.
a fire in Charles Leonard's house, So
Parsonage street. was extinguished by
Hose last evening. The fire caught
from overhe lted clothing aud the damage
will not exceed $40.
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Harry Ashworth. Past Grand Chancellor
Albert y, Carpenter, Mrs. Frank Aigan,
William S. PIN. Miss Schell, Mrs. j. II.
Prentiss, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Snow,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Normandy,
Miss Cora Normandy, George Read,
Miss Maud Read Albert CLARKE,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abuer Roulstone, Mr; and
Mrs. j. II. White, Ms, Emma Lloyd.
Mr.: aud Mrs. Frank o. Wehoskey, Mr..
W Wheeler. Charles III. Brown, Miss Mamie
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs Robert !. Clegg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kembark. A. "A.
Manche ter, Mr.. and Mrs. >. Is. Spinning.
Miss Nellie Girls void. a. II. Hayward,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nay. Miss Liz
zie Rounds, Robert W. Anthony OF South
Portsmouth. Mr.. and Mrs James "A.
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An Ice House ColIapses.

The ice house of James White at
Franklin is a complete wreck. The
heavy weight of snow which has fallen
was too much for the slender constructed
building. The roof came in first, causing
the sides to expand. and the IL, 900 tons
of 14inch ice slid out and scattered in all
directions. The building and most of the
contents are total loss, but IL Is under.
stood TO be well insured.
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THE WEATHER.

Weather for this evening-Clear and
pleasant.
For tomorrow-Cloudy.
The Therm ometer.
Temperature from a. H., Feb. 90, to o
q. m, Feb. 81:
Highest, 81; lowest. SIS; mean. IS.
The Tide for Tomorrow.
High water at Providence at OILS a. n.
and at 0.45 p. m.
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Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i.- Forecast TO.
New England and eastern New York:
Generally fair, westerly winds and rising
temperature, followed by increasing
cloudness and threatening weather dur
Ing the night
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Diyina Comedia.

Prof. Davidson announced yesterday at
the lecture at the woman's College that
during the remainder Of the course he
would read selections from Dante's "Di-
vina Comedia"
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AWFUL CASUALTY.

Fifteen Killed and Twenty Padly In
jured In the skatis Mines.
VIENNA, Feb. 2l.-An explosion oc-
Cured mt the Skatis mines in Syra yes
terday.
Fifteen were killed outright aud twenty
badly injured.
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INSTITUTE FOR DEAF.
Dedication of the New Institution on
Camp Street Today.
PRESIDENT PONDS ADDRESS.
The state Oficials Go to Camp Street and
Formally Inaugurate the Career of
One OF the PhiIanthropic Enterprises
OF Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Institute for the
Deaf was dedicated today at o'clock.
Two hundred guests attended, includ-
ing the governor lieutenant governor
and other state officers, the mem bers of
the General Assembly, and others inter
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FIFTEEN KILLED.
TERRIBLE WRECK on THE WEST
SHORE ROAD.

The Scene of the Accident IL Near Pal
myra-A Broken Rail Caused the
Fatality.
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BEAUREGARD.
ANOTHER OF THE GREAT FIGURES
IN THE LITE VAR GONE.
Ex-Confederate Leader Passed Away
Suddenly mt His Home In New Or
Ieans-Part He Played I'm the Rebellion.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 21.-Gen. p. G. Il.
Beauregard died suddenly at 1920 O'Clock
last night. He had been i'll for two weeks
and was declared at at the point of death