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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
AN AWFUL catastrophe
Haytlan Gunboat Sinks Without a
Moments Warning.
EIGHT HTY LIVES WERE DESTROYED.
No Reason Given for the Catastrophe
which Occurred ON n Pleasant Day
and without q Collision or Other
Known Cause--story sounds Fishy.
EIGHTY LIVES WERE DESTROYED.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

NEW York, SPIT. pa report OF the
sinking of the Haytian warship Alex
andre Potion was received in this city
yesterday. All on board with one ex-
ception, were lost. All told, eighty
were drowned. Among the number we're
many prominent officials and diplomats
OF the republic. The cause OF the dis
aster is unknown.
The news of the catastrophe was
brou hit to this city by ex-Minister to
Hayti J. S. Durham. who arrived on the
steamer Prins Willem l. from Port-au-
Prince. The disaster to the Potion oc-
CURED on Sept. about fifty miles south
from Cape Toerot.
The cruiser had just been put into COM
mission. She left Port-su.Priuce Sept 4.
bound for San Domingo. SIZE had on
board many distinguished passengers,
among them being General Moline. san
DominRo's envoy to Hayti; M. Cohen.
the Haytian Minister to Mexico, and other
well known diplomats.
The suddenness and completeness OF the
disaster, only one sailor escaping, makes
the affair most mysterious, and IL is prob
able that the real cause Of the wreckinR
will never be known. According to the
testimony Of the sole survivor, there was
absolutely no warning. Nei her collision
with another vessel, submerged coral reef
nor storm can account for the occurrence.
The day was fair, the wind was moth
ing more than gentle breeze. Suddenly
the vessel began TO sink.
There was terrible confusion In the
cabin as the panic stricken passen gers
struggled to- reach the dock, blocking
the passageway as they did so. and pre-
venting one another from escaping from
what was destined to be their tomb. For
only moment the awful struggle lasted.
In one minut and half from the time
she began TO silk the vessel was entirely
under water.
One sailor. as the ship sank under him.
snatched a pair Of oars from a lifeboat
and threw himself into the water. He
caught plank as IL fioated by, aud looked
arouud but not man arose from the
swirling waters which enIuifei the war.
ship. The sailor drifted for thirsy-six hours
on the plank, with no'hing to eat or
drink. and when picked up he was almost
exhausted. lie was taken to Port-au-
Prince. The disaster has occasioned uni
versal mourning throughout Hayti and
S IN Domingo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

Grand Lodge. Omcers *. Of r, visited
Bowen Lodge.

Grand Lodge. Omcers *. Of r, Visited
Isowen Lodge.
The officers of the grand lodge, Knights
of Pythias. met at the Office OF the
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seals yes.
ierday ait rnoon for the purpose OF visit
ing Bowen lodge Of Westerly. They left
the city at 4:i5. The officers who wcre
present were Grand Chancellor
George G. Gates, Vic, Granl Chan
cellor Walter Scott, Grand Keeper OF
Records and Seal William A. Wilson,
Grand Master at Arms Andre McKsn-
zie, Grand Inner Guard Douglass John.
stone. and Grand Outer Guard A. I.
Howe.
They were met at the depot by dele.
CATION from the lodgs who escorted the N
to the hall, where hearty welcome was
extended them. During the early
portion of the evening, the
rank of page was conferred upon four
cand dates, the work being done Ia an
exceedingly pleasing manner.
AT the conclusion Of this ceremony the
grand officers, the members Of the lodge
aud invited guests proceeded to Grand
Army hall, where a banquet was served.
An hour or more was speut in enjoying
the spread, after which all returned TO the
castle hall of the lodge and here they IN
duleed In a smoke. during which time
addresses were made by the grand offers
aud Others. 1t was after midnight before
the exercises OF the evening were brov,ht
to close. The grand officers returbsi to
this city at $3.50 this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

IMPORTANT OUTCOME OF THE BIG
RELIGIOUS PARLIAMENT
That Has Been Held at Chicago-Emi-
nent Divines Agree to Ignore the De-
nomin ational Lines.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-'As an outgrowth
of the Religious Parliament Of the fair
the brotherhood of Christian Unity WAS
today organized. AT the head OF the roll
presented for signatures was the single
statement:
For the purpose of uniting with all those
who desire TO serve God and their fellow-mcp
under the inspiration OF the life and teachi
ings of Jesus Christ, hereby enroll myself
member of the Brotherhood or Christian
Unity.
The initial signers and the founders OF
the movement are DIR. John Henry Bur
rows, Presbyterian; DIR. George Dana
Boardman, Baptist; DR.. Lyman Abbott.
Congregatioualis DR.. Alfr'd ". Mo-
merle, London. Church.of England; DR..
Edward Evarett Hale, Unitariau; Charles
G. Bonney, New Church; j. w. Plum
mer Friend; Bishop j. IL. Vincent,
Methodist; Miss Frances L. Willard.
president -Women's Christian Temper
arc, union; DR.. Hiram w. Thomas,
Indepep ent; Mss Jean So
r,tj, B mbay, Church Of Euglaud.
Minas eraz Kings Cole re, London.
Armenian; Bishop j. S. Mills. Unitei
Brethre !; DIR. w. +. Black, CDR istian;
Mrs Laura Orniston Chant, London,
Independe It; DIR. Charles ii. Elton,
Universalist; DIR. Pauus Moort, MDnro-
via, Liberia. Episcopal; Captain Allen
Allensworth Fort Bayard, New
Mexico, United States Army
c aplain: Prince Momolu Massaquoi.
vey Territory, Liberia, Episcopal; DIR.
Carl Won Bergg. Stockholm, Swe len, In-
dependent Lutheran; Bishop B. w. Ar
nett, African Methodist Episcop ]; DIR.
Tompkins, st. James Episcopal, Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

church; Samuel II. Webb, ID. d.,
Christ chu,ch; Edward I. Bassett,
Churcn of the Redeemer; I. Mcclellan
Fiske, ID. D.. ST.. Stephens church. Pro-
fessor Barnes presided at the orlan. TIE
regular choir furnishing the singing.
The church was crowded to the doors.
The celebration of the holy communion
took pla' at 8 O'CLOCK a. M, the conse-
Grafton exercises beginning at 1880 Inc
services consisted OF singing. reading the
sentence Of consecration, prayers. psalm
and other scriptural readings. sermon by
the bishop, etc, after which COLLATION.
was served TO the clergy and other visi'
tors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

no faith in a divine Saviour. no evidence
OF a hereafter. Here many will have their
doubts dispelled and find that there Is q
God, a Saviour.
"Tae most solemn service is the sacra-
ment. The sacrament IL full OF mere
and forgiveness Tor all. Sinful bodies
can bs washed in his blood. and then
partake OF the sacrament with clean
hanis and pure hearts.
"The caurch Is for preaching and in-
struction The great apostle preached
G ,rist CT icifief. Man should understand
himself. his efforts aud his secret wants
+ 3 US do our duty. keep cur hearts pure,
bring men to Christ. and NJ last we shall
find rest and redemption in the everlast-
ing kin gdom."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Death OF DIR. Carpsnter After Brief H.
ness o. Pneumonia


ness o. Pneumonia.
George Edward Carpenter, NJ. d., died
yesterday afternoon az his reside &c In
East Providence. He was i'll but short
time, being able to attend to his profes-
siou al practice last Saturday, but a severe
attack OF bronchial pneumonia quickly
summoned him to another life.
DIR. Carpenter was the so OF George
Otis and Amanda Armington Carpenter.
lie was born In Seekonk, afterwards East
Providence, where ne was brought
up. He Was a graduate OF Mowry
and Geoff's school o. Snow street. aud
Brown university. II received the de-
gree OF A. M. from the liter In
stitution, aud of NJ. ID. from the Coz
lege OF Physicians and Surgeons In New
York. He practissd in New York state
aad afterwards In East Provideucs. He
has held the Office OF superintendent OF
public schools n ID OF medical examiner
for the district OF East Providence He
leaves o wife and four children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
WANT 10 Be MARRIED.

The following marriage intentions were
received yesterday at the city registers
ofiicr:
James w Rocks Of Providence to Agnes b. Green
halgn Of Providence.
Karl wendt of Providence TO Helena Bshrens Of
Providence.
Alfred Pellet Of Providence TO Ida N. Eddy
Providence.
Edward y. Kennedy of Boston. Mass. 10 Mary r.
Parks OF Boston. Mass
Robert A. jenkins o. Cranston. 20 Angenetsie A.
G. Macomber OF Cranston.
George o. AIT n Of provldencs to Lillian L chnds
of Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
The 2:e1 Trouing Race

The S;%l Troutng Race.
The second race was In tue 2:2l trotting
class, purs. OF $1,000 in three heats out of
five. Ruth Wilkes took the pole and
was never headel. On the home stre'c ch
Rust que made grand burst OF speed and
for few moments it looked as II Ruth
would only pass second, when Rustique
broke OILY taking second. Time 83155.
1:0sH, 2:l7IS. Jennie came In third.
The 81 con heat was close one. Ruth
Wilkes took { e poe d kept it for the
first half when Rus iqu, made u great
burst Of speed aud took 1hs lead. At the
half Ruth Wilke' stepped in her boot and
was pas ed. De, ii. here pulled up aid
got in behind the leader ana finished Sec
ond. Rust que came in first. Ruth
Wilkes recovered and passing the field.
came In third Time 341l 1:lo, 2:ls5l.
The thiid heat of the 2:21 class was
taken by Ruth Wilkes, with Alice Wilkes
Rustique had good place hut broke
and came Ia third. Time 341S, lilo. 2:2Ok.
The fourth heat was a hotter contested
one. Ruth w lkes kept the pole nearly
TO the three-qu rter, WHEN Jennie.
Alice Wilkes ami Rus ique closed
up on her. They cime down
the stretch almost abreast. Ruth could
not stand the pace and faltered. Rustique
broke. Alice Wilkes won the heat la 35,
1:lssl. 2:201S. Ruth Wilkes came in SEE
ond aud Jennie fourth.
The NTH heat OF the 2:2l class race
Jailed to decide the winner, rs
Jennie, bay mare from
wor ester, won frat hsndily. Alice
Wilkes had the pole but lost to Jennie.
Alice Wilkes took second AID Hyperion
third. Time 34ll, l:o9lf. 2:2o1l.
The 2;3a Tiotting Race.
The frst heat OF the 2:32 trot for $500
prrse was y On BIZ Waaco who kept the
pole from the start.
Green B ~ OF Fall River made n good
second. siam was well In the first bunch
until in the home stretch. when he broke
ana flushed last. Time: 37IS. LIS,
2:27.
Tie second heat was foe exhibition
OF racing. Wanco took the pole
as before and kept it. Sultan,
driven by Bags drew up on his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
knights of the Mystic Chain.

The John Bry Military Co. knights of
the Mystic Chain. held it's first annual
field day today at Crescent Park. A very
interesting program was given. The
principal event was the 130 yard running
race, In which aIl of the leading runners
OF New England participated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
KENRICK DEPOSED.
De ccisive Action Taken by Mgn. satolli--
Archbishop Kain Honored.
SPECIAL TO THE SEws.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. % 23-Archbshop Ken
rick has b en- depossd by Mgr. Satoll,
aud Kenrick's coadjutor, Archbishop
Kain, has been vested with all power IN
the premises.
Twice in his career Archbishop Kenrick
has almost denied Papal authority. He
refused to promulgate the Baltimore de-
crees in his diocese aud for a long time
vigorously com bated the dogma OF Papal
iufsllibility.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

were put on the Cranston line and at
each trip were crowded. The railroad,
too. has carried large numbers. The
actual attendance mp TO last night In ex-
act numbers was 10000.
The plan Of keeping tile fair open even
ings has provedsvery suc ccessful and the
cals Of both the New York aud New Elg!
land a I'd the Union railroad were put 10
their full capacity to accommodate the
crowds.
The vau ieviIle show provided by the
management in front of the grand stand
this yea has been much superior to that
Of previous years Former SHOWS have
ieei open to much ridicule but this has
been n first class show in which the per-
formers were all excellent In their lines.
The Bedouin Arabs we're very popular as
were the trapeze performers, the Zamorof
family. but the act that secured the
greatest applause was the sparring be-
tween tie Ali boys, two young boys
about IA aud 16. who gave some very neat
exhibitions of sparring.
The Track Events
The track events were the most impor-
tant features OF today at the state fair.
The conditions for fast time were nearly
perfect. There was but little wind and
the turf was light and sprinRy. in fact,
better than that Of yesterday. The time
in the different heats was better than the
class, by far.
The irst race was In the $3.50 pacing
class, heats three In five, for purse Of
$500. There were many starters aud they
gave one Of the prettiest races OF the week.
Flossie took the pole at the start At
once For una, G. o. Taylor and Burdette
leaped to the front and these pair
kept I'm so close bunch that it was we'll
nigh impossible to tell which horse was
ahead. Critt had bad start. breaking
before he crossed the line, hut he
pulled up and came in fourth.
As the first four came down
the home stretch. neck and neck, the ex-
CT ement was intense. Fortuna had the
pole, but right alongside of her was G. o.
Taylor creeping up all the time. For
tuns's driver spurred her on and by a
neck she passed nnder the wire first.
Time "a. lilo. 2:2015.
The second ett vas not so excitino.
Keno made q bad start. Fortuna jumped
ahead a. before. followed CLOSELY bv G.
o. 7 ylor. She came in first ia 35I ILL
2 1854 Taylor came in secouu, with
Grace Wilkes third.
The third heat and race went to For
tuna. Time 2:201l. Fortuna took first
money, q. o Tayior second, Grace Wilkes
third and Crit fourth money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
St. Thomas Church. Douglas Avenue,
Was Consecrated Today.
SEVERAL CLERGYMEN TOOK PART
Eloquent Sermon Delivered by Bishop
Clark what . Church IL For-Not
Silent Monument, but Living Temple
whore All Can Commune with God.

With solemn and impressive services
st. Thomas church. Douglas avenue.
was consecratsd today ty Bishop Thomas
NJ. Clark. The clerSymen participating
in the ceremonies were; Revs. Charles II.
Preston. pastor of st. Thomas church;
Daniel Henshaw, S. I. d., All Saints
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

Come and see our prices. We don't wish to quote
them here 70 demoralize the trade. We are open
saturday evenings WM. BARSTOW CO,
I76 and iss woybosset street. Hodges Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

See our splendid bargains In all grades OF Car
petir es at our large. new store. Open Saturday
nights. WIN BARsTOw a. Co.
l76 and l7s weybosset street. Hodges Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
THE WEATHER.
For tonig hit -
Clear and warm.
For tomorrow
Fair and slightly
warmer.
Temperature from
Ga. m. Sept. 81. to Q
~ m. Sept. %: High
est. o7.5; 10 W est

ALMANAC roR SATURDAY. sErT. q.
srx RrEs. ....... 8 80 Moon sErs.. 2 IS AN
sss ssse4H srTsi;..l ., DAVE q FULL SEA Sss S
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair, preceded
by light showers In Maine and east
Massachusetts,; southwest OK west wiuds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

The funeral Of Ezra Rounds of River
aide will occur tomorrow at 9 p. m. in
sead OF Sept. %. as previously an
ID
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23

b shop Clark took for his text. Psalm
xxfi. 2 He spoke in substance as fol-
lows:
"The site upon which this edifce
stands was contributed by a family
noted for its liberaiity; you toiled
hard and gave freely to build
this church. aud now 1t is free from debt.
The conservation OF new church
Ia solemn event. The church Is devoted
to the elevation of society and the puri-
Tying of the family; the great design OF
the church is the bringing of men to
Christ, to lift them up to spiritual hfe.
'.This church is not TO be silent mon :
ument. 1t is Gods audience chamber.
Here you meet TO commune with God; To
a. k aud receive full forgiveness; TO offer
praise aud thanksgiving; to receive spir-
itual blessings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
Make the World Better.

Here you cast your all upon the altar.
Here you have work to do for God. IL
you do that work you will make the
world betl er for your having lived here.
''Some will enter here heart-broken,
cast down with affiiction; some will enter
here struggling with great temptations
Here LAUNDERING consciences will be
reused and made strong by a merciful
Providence.
MANY minds are clouded with doubt;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
MIN to Resume Operations.

The Kentou Manufacturing company
will start mp its mil at Ssud Hill,
North Kipgstowp, next Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
How tho crowd. Were Handled.

The way In which the immense crowds
h we been transported to the fair has
b ea inainlyyover the Union Railroad
c mpany's rails, although the New
York and New Epgland has bsen
running trains each 10 minutes during
the day. All the new available elec rics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
LAST DAY OF STATE FAIR.
Thousands Take a Final Glimpse
at the Exhibits.
SOME SPIRITED RACES.

The Track Was in Splendid Condition and
the Weather Conditions Excellent
Fortuna Won the $50 Pacing Race in
Three Straight Heats---Scenes and Incl
dents Around the Grounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-23
LORD DuNRAvEN WITH US.
The owner OF the vaikyrie Arr.scd in
New York This Morning.

NEW YORK, Sept % LORD Dupraveo.
the owner of the vaikyrse. arrived here
this morning. He was delighted to
learn that the valkyrie westhsrsd tn
great storm rs we'll a. she did and COZ
graduated Captain Canhsld o. ~ gota
fortune
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-09
Equally Applicable.

The following extract from an able
and exhaustive article contained in the
Dallas News and relating to the gem
eral failure of justice in the attempt
ed punishment of criminals in Texas,
and the necessity for legal reform, APP
plies with equal force in Arkansas.
The article concludes thusly:
$50 the grand host of unpunished
criminals may have fought their way
through the courts to u verdict of
mot guilty" but they cannot convince
the people that they are not guilty.
Now that a revision of our statutes IS
contemplated and will likely take
place, good chance will be afforded
to make a plain, simple code Of pro-
cedurc which will remove the strait
jacket from the trial judge and the
useless restrictions from the court of
appeals in line with suggestions of
court rs herein before stated, in fine
until the hands of the people in the
prosecution of offenders, and thus pro-
tect our industrious and law abiding
people from thieves, train robbers and
murderers and remove the stigma
from the name of the State, which
has often brought the blush Of ehame
to her chivalrous people.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-09
Patti Rosa.

Charming Patti Rosa comes to the
opera house Saturday night, the 14th
inst, and will be seen III her latest
laughing success, "Mlss Dixie" In
the course Of a lengthy review Of her
performance, the Kansas City Star re-
Gently said: patti Rosa's talents as u
funmaker extend to her toes and her
finger tips. ShSshas a funny little
swagger when she walks her grima-
ces are irresistible, her hands are as
eloquent as they are shapely, and
everybody has seen her inimitable sug-
gestion Of a plunge "over the high
brick wall" in her most famous song.
She has another song this year, but
that particular antic and the wink
that goes with 1t were too good TO
lose and have therefore been retained.
Joe Cawthorne, u "Dutch comedian
who made a good deal Of bit in the
company last year, is still IN impor-
tant feature Of the entertainment as Ii
Gerald Griffin, who plays comic old
men admirably. The other members
Of the cast are thoroughly competent
and very presentable people, and the
whole show is interesting and wei
performed
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-09
CARLISLE TO THE FRONT.

Senator John G. Carlisle is now
said to be in the field for President in
1896, Like Blaine, though, he is
doubtless following a forlorn hope, as
his dissipated habits and trlckmess
politically, will forever bar him from
the White House.
A Washington telegram thus speaks
of Carlisle and Morrison; Senator
Carlisle has sent iu his resignation, to
take effect on the 4th of February.
This creates no surprise, as ii was
generally understood that he had ac-
cepted the position of Secretary of the
Treasury under Mr.. Cleveland, 1t is
supposed that he wants month to
straighten out his affairs for the work
before him. Although it has been
known for some time that he had ac-
cepted the place offered him by Mr.
Cleveland there has always been some
surprise that he had done so. He could
hold the place of Senator as long as
he wanted it, but if he gave it up
Judge Lindsay would perhaps sue
ceed him, and he is as strong in Ken
lucky as Carlisle and would never
give it up, so the conclusion has been
that in accepting the place Mr.. Car
Isle has been moved by the idea that
he might become President. He is
not disqualified by any interference
on his part in the perpetuation Of the
Union. He will not be the only man
in the cabinet who goes there with
the idea of cultivating presidential
boom. Mr.. Morrison wants the Dem
ocratic nomination. One Of the most
prominent men IN Illinois, who has
heretofore been a political enemy of
Morrison, says that if he or any other
good Illinois man should show up
strong in the Democratic convention
which will nominate the presidential
candidate in 1895, Illinois will be solid
for him, Illinois having gone Demo
cratic last year insists that she will go
Democratic again in 1896, if the pro-
per courtesies are shown her by the
Democrats.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-09
.Retribution.

During the past year the history OF
Mississippi has been one of almost
continued bloodshed, and the courts
of that state are busy clearing their
several records of this class of cases.
That they are doing their duty well
is evidenced by the following report
of the criminal proceedings of the cir
cult court at Greenville, in that state,
at its present sessions:
"Out ola batch Of eight murderers
on trial for their lives at this term OF
circuit court so far three cases have
been disposed of. The first was Will
liam Allen, who was sentenced the
early part of last week to inprison-
ment at hard labor for life for tho
killing Of Thomas Mitchell, on De-
cember /, 1892. Cid Franklin, charg-
ed with the murder Of Sam Smith, on
Wildwood plntatIon, was also given
a life term in the penitentiary, while
the third and most important culprt
John Gibson, will expiate with bis
life the killing Of Manager Stinson al
Longwood, in April last
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-09
RAILROAD RACKET,

Saturdays issue of the Fort Smith
Daily Times, contained the following
bit of railroad racket, in regard to
the building of the Texarkand & Fort
Smith railroad:
Mr. G. a. A, Deane, Jr., of Little
Rock, was in town yesterday. Mr..
Deane is connected with the land de-
partment of the Iron Mountain Rail-
road 10 the Times reporter he sGid;
al suppose you know that Il. L. Mor-
tin, President of the Kansas City,
Nevada and Fort Smith Railroad, has
bought the Texarkana Il Fort Smith,
which is completed some thirty miles
north of Texarkana" "And,' con-
tinuing Mr.. Deane saiu: Il understand
the road will be pushed to Fort Smith
as soon as possible"