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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
THE SAME OLD SCHEME.
Alderman Mccarthy Trying to Work it
on Canal Street Extension.
Wants the City to Pay for the I'M
provement and Not Those Affected
by the Bctterment.

The Joint committee on highways OF the
City Council will give public hearing I'm
the Municipal Courtroom next Tuesday
evening on the resolution requesting the
layout and extension OF Canal street from
Smith street TO Mill street and Charles
street to Randall square. There Is no
more important measure for highway i'm
provement before the council than the
establishment of a direct outlet to the
business center by relieving the congested
condition of Mill and Charles streets.
This proposition has been in evidence for
three years, and contemplates
that the plan should be car
ofthe betterment act whereby the cost of
Improvement should be borne by the
abutting property owners. The commits
sioners of estimate and assessment app
pointed by the Supreme Court IN 1880,
submitted their report in conformity with
the action of the City Council, but a
protest was made by certain
property owners principally of the Dem
ocratic persuasion, who took the position
that the assessments were inequitable,
and petitioned the City Council that the
cost of the work be taken from the high
way appropriation. But the council stood
firm, and Mayor Potter, influenced by the
claims OF his fellow Democrats, refused
TO approve the bill. Hence the matter
was dropped, and now il has been revived
again by Alderman Mccarthy of Ward 3,
whose resolution specifies that the city
shall assume the expenditure for the inn
provement rather than the abutting
property owners. lt is thought that the
CITY Council will not adopt the resolution
in its present form, inasmuch as
the sect ion is not entitled to any special
legislation whereby il may be relieved
from the established method of assessment
for the benefits derived from increased
valuation OF their estates. There seems
to be no tenable reason why the City
Treasury should be drawn upon in this
instance, particularly in the present con-
dition of finances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Bristol People Have No Use for this
Schemc-Were Nicfimized Once.

The subcommittee OF the representa-
tive business mems organizations of the
city appointed TO inquire into the legisla-
tion whereby the Consolidated rail
road and its tributaries have
gained a foothold in this state in order to
discover any defects that may be utilized
in forcing il to afford better terminal
facilities, are actively engaged in their
important task. President Pierce and
attorneys Bosworth and Littlefield
have this matter i'm charge, and
will report TO the general body rs
soon as they have arrived at conclusion.
The proposition of the Consolidated to
bridge the river from Fox to Fields
Points is not regarded in a favorable light
by the Bristol County patrons OF The
road and for good and substantial rea-
sons. They are compelled at present to
pay an increased mileage on the
basis of the promised extension
TO Market square, and the round
about course involved in the belt-line
means an increase of three miles TO the
terminus and the investment OF an addi-
tional six cents in fares. IL the Consoli-
dated should decide positively to build
the bridge, they might repeat
the same experiment on the
basis of the great benefit to be derived by
the Newport, Fall River and Bristol pat
rons. The latter having been victimized
once by reason of blind trustfulness, will
doubtless see to il that the little game
isn't worked this time without gigantic
kick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Bristol News.

The concert given last evening at the
Town Hall for the benefit of the janitor
Mr.. John III. Pitman, who has now re-
signed after "a years service, was grand
success, the committee presenting him
with purse OF s4f, being the proceeds of
the concert after the expenses were de-
frayed.
Mr.. Harris, the well known cigar manu-
facturer of New York, is in town the
guest of Mr.. William III. Burlington, the
well-known druggist.
The annual ball OF the Robert Emmett
Literary Association will be given in the
Armory Hall on esstreet, Friday even
ing, February I'd. Burke's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The Sea Wall has been completed around
the Wilbur mansion and is looked upon
as a master piece OF workmanship, the
contractors being Messrs. Ingersoll and
Nash of Providence.
Mr.. John Wexford, the clerk at J. II.
Young 4 Co.'s drug store, is confined at
his home with la grippe.
Quite a number of the sports here who
took the Mitchell end OF the fight, look
little despondent this morning.
Last evening Mrs. William B. DeWolf
was happily surprised when young man
came to the house and handed her the
valuable diamond she lost several days
ago. At the time she offered fifty dollars
TO anyone that found IL. The young man
received from Mr.. William b. DeWolf the
reward and went on his way rejoicing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
A BRAVE GIRLS PLUCK.
She Found Burglar in the House
and Locked Him in.
Then Went After an Officer and Had
Him Arrested--The Man In Court
Today.

Margaret Conley, young woman, 22
years of age, displayed rare heroism and
bravery yesterday i'm an encounter
with desperate .robber. Miss Con-
ley, who lives at the corner
of ofTockwotton and Brook streets went into
an attic chamber yesterday afternoon and
encountered a man who was engaged in
rihing the place.
'"Well,n said Miss Conley in calm
voice, "What are you doing here?'
"I've got into the wrong house by mis-
take" said the man, ''and am going
out"
81 guess not" calmly replied Miss Con-
ley as she suddenly shut the door and
locked 1t, "you will stay right there for
while, and despite his attempts TO escape
the door held him.
Miss Conley went into the street and
summoned Officer Casey, who at once
went with her To the house.
The man was encountered in the hall,
having escaped by forcing the lock and
he was Immediately put under arrest.
In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing he was arraigned under the name Of
Cornelius Driscoll, and pleading guilty to
the charge of entering the house OF
Patrick j. Conlcy and the larceny of
clothing. was bound over TO the grand
jury In 500 bonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
HART FIGHTS HARD.
lie Wants to he Made Receiver of the
New York and New England.
IN M ltssocinIcd Prrss

BosToN, Jan. 26.-Judge Colt heard
about a dozen lawyers this morning upon
the New York and New England receiver
ship. T. A. Strout and Mr.. Boardman OF
Tracy Boardman and Platt of New York,
appeared for Platt and Perry, the present
receivers. w. X. Loring and Mr.. Hyde
wanted Mr.. Hart added TO the re-
ceivers. John X. Dos Pasos and
General Wager Sawyne OF New York
argued against tine appointment OF Platt
and Perry and alleged that there was no
collision between Platt and Mcleod be-
fore the fall OF the y. Y. & n. r.,
which ought To imcapacitate Platt
from being receiver. s. j. Elder APP
peared for Boston stock holders and favor
cd Perry and Platt. Ex-Attorney General
Piilsbury was against and Attorney Gem
eral Knowlton watched the case in the
interest OF the commonwealth. deci-
sion may be reached this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Sampson, Murdock a Company

Will soon publish an Agricultural Directory, con-
tain 7 the name and postofce address OF farmers
and land owners, residents Of the state of Rhode
Island and Of adjacent towns In Massachusetts and
Connecticut compiled by counties and towns.
These names will be arranged alphabetically, and
so far a IL is possible 20 do the number OF acres
possessed viii be given This volume will also
contain vaIu able informa for those engaged in
agricultural pursuits; obtained from our state IN
stitution at Kingston, "a from other sources; also
the Granges, with their officers in Rhode Island.
There will be published a list OF the advertising
patrons with references TO their cards in this book
Map Of Rhode Island, size % X SO inches, revised
from the United States Geological Survey will he
given with each hook Price si.50, in Full Cloth
binding send orders for the book 10 sampson,
Murdock & Co, Publishers, "a North Main street,
Providence. X. l., Prices for advertising gwen
upon application.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

highest In New England. A second area
OF high pressure has appeared north OF
the Dakotas. The barometer has fallen
throughout the central valley and lake
regions.
The weather continues fair except I'm
the lake cgion where local SHOWS are re-
ported, hut the cloudiness Is increasing
on the Atlantic coast.
The temperature VIII rise slowly from
the Mississippi eastward TO the Atlantic
coast.
Temperature OF the air in the shade from
q a. M. January 18th. 90 2 a. ~, January,
26th. 1sei, highest, sO.5i lowest, II;
mean, 22.3,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
NOT TILL FEBRUARY
Will Corbett and Mitchell Know il
They Have Broken the Law.
Neither One Looks as IL lie Had Been
I'm the Fierce Encounter of Yester-
day.
Bv The associated Press.

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 26. -- Corbett
and Mitchell were on hand i'm court this
morning TO answer to the charge of
breach of peace, but their case went over
to the February tern.
Mitchell showed only swollen face on
the left side to indicate that he had been
i'm fight, and Corbett was without visi-
BILE mark.
The champions left hand was bound in
liniment soaked bandages, as il always is
alters scrap, as he uses his left i'm con-
tinued jabbing when in the ring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Announcement OF Oriental Rug

The closing out sales by auction az Oriental
Rugs, in Room 20, Conrad Building. will be held
this morning at 1850 and afternoon at 1880. BY
special reqoe q we have decided TO hold evening
sale TO accommodate parties who were unable to
attend the day sales. In the evening sale will be
offered many choice and rare pieces which were not
catalogued or shown at the exhibition, including n
number Of Brown BokhHra, which were so largely
sou ght after. Evening sale will commence
promptly at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
RAILROAD CHANGES.
Boston a. Maine 10 Have New Gen
cral Manager.
Bu Tue .issocioted Pres.

PORTSMOUTH, Jan. 26.-General Man
ager II. A. McKinnon of the Concord &
Montreal Railroad will succeed John w.
Sanborn as General Manager OF the Bos-
ton a Maine Railroad. Supt. George
+. Evans OF the Southern Division of the
Boston and Maine, will act as Assistant
General Manager, Gen. Supt. ID. w. San
born returns to the Southern Division and
John w. Sanborn assumes his old position
a. Superintendent of the Northern Divi-
sion. The changes will take place Feb. 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Men on the Pacific slope Want the
Corbett-.Jackso Fight There.

Los AHoELFs, Jan. 26.--A number OF
the twealthiest men in this city have
formed the Santa Catalina Athletic Club
and agreed 10 offer a purse OF $4,000 for
the fight between Corbett and Jackson,
the fight TO take place on Catalina Island,
which is situated 20 miles from the main
land
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Judge Rogers. this afternoon, instruc-
ted the jury to bring In n verdict for
the defendant in the suit of
Hiram e. Pierce against Charles
@. Bennett. The point was
raised and sustained by the court that the
case did not come within the Rhode
Island statutes for accounts, neither was
ID an action at common law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
OUR washington WIRE.
The National Board OF Trade
Discusses Bankruptcy Bill.
THE POSTAGE STAMP CONTRACT,
President Withholding Nominations
Until That of Peckham Is Disposed
of-Some Legislation Imperative Re-
garding Pacific Roads.

WAsHINGroN, Jan. 26.-There was a
sharp discussion yesterday afternoon in
the meeting of The national board
of trade on the resolutions
reported by the committee favoring the
Torrey bankruptcy bill, and although the
resolution endorsing the bill was finally
adopted great diversity of opinion was
expressed during the discussion. The
resolution was reported by the Philadel-
pha delegation.
John Field, member OF the delega-
tion, spoke against the resolution.
j. Waldo Smith of New York said that
any bankruptcy law To he successful
should be built TO pass the largest possible
percentage to creditors and TO secure the
uniform distribution of assets among all
the creditors. These features, he said,
were i'm the Torrey bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
THE WEATHER.

WAsHINoToN,J Jan.
%. Forecast till 8
p. m. Saturday: New
England Fair till
Sunday, followed by
Increasing cloudi-
ness and threatening
weather; warmer;
east TO south winds.
Weather condi-
tions, general fore
cast. The area OF
high pressure covers
the Atlantic coast,
the barometer being
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
THE EDWARD G. ALMY co. cor. Westminster e. Eddy Sts
- N ouR WNDoW!a1

James Dolan. Attorneys-C. III. Johnson
for plaintiff, p. j. Mccarthy for defend
ant.
6703. Daniel F. Handy ct ux. VS.. Or
mond G. Goodel. Attorneys. w.
Hogan for plaintiff, T.. &. Dubois for de-
fendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Fresh Eggs ~ cents doz., 81 dor, si.oO. Fine
Turkeys ~ and IS cents III. Chickens. 10 and rs
cents a 10. Fore Quarter Lamb, cents; Hind
Quarter, II cents. Potatoes, IS cents bushel.
Great reduction in all Groceries and Meats at I.
Goodchlld's f36 and 40 Friendship street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Legislation Impcratively Required.

30 TIC AseOcldtcd PFlSs.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 26. 6.-Chairman Reilly
OF the House Committee on Pacific rail-
roads has had frequent conference of
late with Senator Bryce, Secretary Car
Isle and Attorney General Onley, with a
view TO determining on some line of legis-
Iation which will meet the compli-
Gated condition of affairs OF the
Pacific railroads. Mr.. Reilly says that the
great debt owed by the roads is so fast
maturing that some plan of legislation by
the present congress is imperative.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Ladies', Patent Leather srippers.

Double strap, Hard Made, Hand Beaded, only
slightly damaged we offer at S25O regular price S.
THOs. r. PIERCE soN,
Westminster and Dorrsnce streets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Stabbing ARRAY Between Two Boys.

Joseph Campone and Thomas Muscone,
Italian boot blacks, became involved in a
row on Charles street this morning, dur
ing which Campone stabbed Muscone in
the left leg with a knife. Campone was
arrested. The wound is not serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Cloth top French heel We offer stsscc regular
IIIos r. PIERCE SON.
wsslRinstsr and peTIspss streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Marine Notes.

The repairs on the steam schooner,
Walter Arlington, have been completed,
and she will sail for one OF the coal ports
today.
The wreck OF the barge Milton at
sunkcn Meadows, East river. New York,
has sunk and II is impossible to maintain
n light In the wreck. II Is in dangerous
position and is likely 10 shit at different
stsges Of the tide, =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Ladies Cannot Afford

To pass our sale by; $3.50, 81 and IS Buft1n Boots
now $3.50 Purchase OF and have pin money
left Liscomb & Leavens. II Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Mems Calf Balls. for $500.

stli some great bargains left, mostly small and
large sizes; former prices s5, SO and $3.50 Lscomb
A. Lcavcns, II Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
Few Nominations Being Made.
IN Tho Awoclnied Press


WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Thei fact has
been noted that the president is sending
very few nominations to the Senate these
days and that combinations by the
Senate have been made slowly. So far dur
ing the present week the President has
sent to the Senate only the Peckham
nomination.
A large number Of. nominations from
New York state and some from Mis-
souri,, North Carolina, Illinois and many
other states which were made before
the Christmas holidays remain still in the
committees. Appraiser Bum, of New
York; Simmons of North Carolina, and
the Topeka Postmaster are included in
the list of appointments of long
standing which have not received atten-
tion. 1t is the general belief in the Sen
ate that the nominations will come in
more rapidly after the Peckham nomina-
ton has been disposed of.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
The Postage stamp Contract.

III 7ffr sTN0NtTItW TTtSS.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 26.-The question of
awarding the postage stamp contract was
discussed at hearing held today at the
Postoffice Department in accordance with
the Postmaster Generals announcement
that bidders would receive an oppor-
tunity TO argue their claims.
Claude n. Johnson, Chief of the Bureau
OF Printing and Engraving, appeared for
that Office, which has submitted the
lowest, and both the American Bank
Note Company OF New York and the
Charles s. Steele Company of Philadel-
phia were represented. Secretary Carlisle
was also present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

When DO We Fat?
Sysly pay st fTssmsa's, ~ wsyssssst snssL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

The Kewsis going ahead fast
simply because it is the KIND
ofanewspaper that every new
customer 1T secures makes
another new cusfomer for II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26

Anarchists. rule, never wash or shave. The
police are ordered "a arrest all suspicious iooking
iore haifed. full whiskered individuals and tahe
thes, 60 Charlie Parkcrs and have the extra h.nsSs
ePPssSssss EsGsYsdi " ksSy svsss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-26
The Kaiser Greets Him,

The Emperor received Bismarck with
every distinction, and at l AS p. m. lunch
con was served in the Emperors private
room, where only three covers were laid
one for the Emperor, one for the Empress
and one for Prince Bismarck.
After luncheon, Prince Bismarck re-
tired TO his room for a rest and the
Emperor went for a ride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09

BERLIN, Oct. 9.-Prof. Leyden SAYS
the czar is thought to have lost much
flesh since January, but should be
able to make good fight against the
disease. With favorable climatic in
fiuences he might recover. His
trouble is granulated contraction OF
the kidneys accompanied by hyper
trophy of the heart, leading to diff
Guilty in breathing. spasms and occa-
sional fits of unconsciousness. Dia-
betes appeared in its preliminary
state, but no evidences of paralysis
The most important requirement for
recovery is freedom from mental
worry. The cZar has been very diff
cult To convince on this point. A,
the best it must be fight of years.
and regency is necessary if care
is effected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09
ABBREVIATED TeLEGRAMS.

Obituary: At Boston, Luther Colby,
the spiritualist leader and editor of the
Banner of Light, aged 80. At Princeton.
Ills. Mrs. NJ. Il. Patterson. At Port
land, Ore, John X. Terrill, of st. Louis.
At Peru, Ills, Murray Blanchard.
Four oil paintings valued at $4,000 to
SIS, 900, stolen from the residence of the
late Frederick L. Ames, of Boston, in 1885,
have been returned to the family indi-
rectly by one of the thieves who stole
them, who secured the standing reward
of 81 800.
The first test case under the interna-
tional copyright law is being heard Mt
Philadelphia, an infringement of! Hag-
CARDS NADIA the Lily. being charged
George w. Cram, a New York builder,
shot his wife Rachel The woman refused
to go to a hospital. The physician attend
ing her says she will die.
The Chino japanese situation is quiet
! at present with a battle that may decide
the fate of Pekin very imminent, it
seems.
The London Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says that in order to get back the
British tinplatc makers who went to
America the Welsh manufacturers, in adj
dition to guaranteeing them work, prom
lSe TO pay IEclr IdTeS uOlnt.
Highwaymen entered saloon on Cho-
, teau avenue, st. Louis, at nearly A. IN.
and held up a roomful of customers while
they robbed them and the till of about
500. They then got safely away.
London and Berlin are to be connect
| ed by telephone via Brussels. The postal
authorities of the three capitals are car.
| ryiug on negotiations for that purpose.
ID..-.
are already connected by telephone; SO are
Hamburg and Berlin.
The Typographical union at Minneap-
| oils has adopted resolutions denouncing
Mrs. L. b. Walker, wife of the million
| aire lumberman. Mrs. Walker brought
| on war with the printers by making an
attack on union labor in the public press
Burgers livery stable at Fort Dodge,
Ia, burned with seven horses. Loss, 81
600; insurance 81 200.
The English schoolhouse near Mar.
| shall, Ills, was destroyed by an incendiary
| fire. A few days before the Sassafrls
school was burned the same way.
| Henry Keistel, a farmer living near Car
| lyle, Ills, was swindled out of $1,000 by
| three confidence men.
At the games of the Pnstime club in
| New York A J. Walsh ran thrce-quarters
| of "A mile in 3:2s, new record.
George p. Sage, notorious bank
swindler, accompanied by two other pris
oners, sawed out Of jail at Belair, Md.
They gained the roof and then reached
| the ground by rope made of bed clothes
torn in strips.
| John Clark, n full -bloodcd Chippewa
was ordained a deacon by Bishop Foss at
the Methodist conference in Duluth,
| MINI.
| Dcnnard Shcrkley, saloon man of
| Portland, Ind, was found dead in the
woods near that city. He was almost
naked and the cause of his death is "a my ;.
| tcry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09
MORE TROUBLE LOOKED FOR.
Rights of France in Madagascar To Be
Backed Up by Force.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9-The authorities
here do not consider the Madagascar qucs-
ton, which looked so ominous during the
week, as settled, but merely postponed
until the latter part of TINS month.-Tbe
French official who has been authorized to
take summary steps to maintain France
position in madagascar will not arrive
there until Oct. 10. The recent furry was
due to his departure from Paris. When
he arrives at his destination and begins
the execution of his vigorous policy the
real contest between France and Great
Britain may be expected.
Semi-ofiicial adviccs received here are to
the effect that the new French official is
directed to close the long contention by
asserting the rights of France and then
backing them up with force. To this end
1000 French troops will soon follow the
official. 1t is believed, therefore, that,
while the recent announcement that
France had blockaded Madagascar ports
was premature, it foreshadows stirring
events in Madagascar as soon as the
French envoy reaches there.