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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

son Park. With more floor space thai
the main hall, 1t Is so divided ~ TO b.
most important adjunct. Four regula
Ion bowling alleys, a banquet hall, si,
lressiDg rooms connecting with stag.
hove, together with kitchen and boil,
ooms. occupy this floor.
The opening concert OF the Arion Is an.
ounced Tor Wednesday evening. Oct. 10
tis Excellency Governor Brown and sta
I'VE been invited TO be present at tn,
poniDg concert, and the Mayor and Cit
ouneil OF Pswtucket are also expected
iopor the oesssfoa by thsir presence,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

the occupant may have an unobstructed
view of the platform. Private boxes, ten
in number, are built into the side and rear
walls upstairs, with the exception OF two
which overlook the stage.
All are tsstefully furnished. A gentle
mems coat and waiting room is also pro-
vided on the left of the main staircase of
the balcony.
The interior view, as presented from the
stage, is immensely attractive, being
furnished in ivory, white and gold; the
effect of the whole being improved much
by ornamentation and decorations oi neat
and tasteful design.
One of the most important advantages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
TIGHTENING The REINS.


PARIS, Sept 26.-An ex-diplomat, who
Is intimate with the Emperor of Germany,
says that the emperor now contemplates
the enactment of n law extending the
military service from 40 to 50 years of age,
and providing that permission to emigrate,
except to the German African colonies,
shall be refused to any one under 40 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
IN DEFENCE or NICARAGUA.


LONDON, .-yp,. .6.-An official of the Mic
araguan Rov.rnmcnt, who is in the city,
asserts that ali N,en expelled from Nicar-
aqua in connection with the Blueflelds
incident had been parties to the rebellion
I'm that region. lie declares that Mr..
Hatch was not the British vice consul, as
nc had not received his exequatur. The
Nicaraguan government was only cxercis.
ing its right 10 expel pernicious foreigners
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

A 10-year-old boy named Ezra Hall,
living at Fiskville Four Corners, tried
Paris green for suicide, recently, but took
the fortunate overdose and the poison
had no effect. The boy ran away
after his Intellectual attempt on
his own lite and was found hiding in the
woods near Hope by Officer Colvin. He
was sent to the school at Socksnosset for
safekeeping. The cause for the act is sup
posed to have been a humor which the
doc o's have pronounced incurable. The
lads father hung himself a few years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
Tho Ericssnn,s Trial Trir

WAsHISGToN, Sept. 20. - The torpedo
-hoat Ericsson will go out from New Lon
don on her preliminary trial within day
or two. If the preliminary trial gees of
we'll the formal official trial will soon fol-
low. On this last trial naval officers will
be stationed on the stakeboats over the
course, the weight of even one man in
addition to the boats necessary crew
might affect her speed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
Kaiser Is Pleased.

BERLIN. Sept 26. Emperor William
has issued an order thanking the officers
OF the navy for the pains they took dur
ing the recent naval maneuycrs. The or
der declares that the tactics and the STRAIT
egical maneuvcrs showed that a marked
advance has been made i'm both those field.
of navel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
Carpenters, omoeru.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 26-The United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinors of
America elected officers as follows: Presi-
dont, Charles Owens, New York. vice
president, Henry Gayle, indianapolis;
second vice president, Louis Tossy, De-
troit; general secretary and treasurer, r.
2. Mcclure. Philadelphia. The general
pxecutive board is represented in eastern
states by w. j. Shields OF Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
Ten Tn,nllies Dror nod.

FREsNILLo, Mex, Sept. 20 A terrible
watcrspout is reported from the village of
Suchil, in the mountains OF Durango
The deluge carried away "a woodchoppers
camp OF 10 families and al are believed to
have been drowned. A number of other
cases of drowning are reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
ALLEGED sHlRKINe OF TAXES.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, sept 26. Governor
Alteeld. in an address 20 the state board OF
equalization. showed many facts concern
ing the Pullman company's manner Of
escaping taxation. The company, for in
stance. gave in S;BOOo.OOo ~ their capital
stock, when 10 should have been s6l Ooo.OO0.
The governor begged the board 80 aescss
this property. in Justice to the people aud
ststs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
KILLED BY AN UNCLE.


KEEsEvILLE, n. Y. Sept. 26-Gcorge
Tankard, aged 10, was murdered by his
uncle, William III. Davis, here. Davis
struck his victim on the head with ham
mer. crushing his skull. The murder re-
suited from row the two had some time
previously Davis was captured at his
home I'm Burlington. VT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
EVIDENCE ALL m.

4 LOWELL. 4ln.s. pt. -i-i1is evidence
De- nll M avainsf the alleged murlerers Of
Duroy = Foster Tor tle presouk Upon
fhe corclnsion of The testimony ~ Ser
rcnnf Kelley II lhr SJmrrr.lic police force,
Dietrici Attorncy Wor snii ho wuuld rest
'his cpsr Ne had not put on more thnn
|<Iird ~ tlle Witnesses summoned. and had
|1f~,f>cd among th.isc unheard Some ol the
noe important of thc stcOndnry class
bc fnspccts were renanded W jail I'LL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

BELFAST, Sept. 26.-The Norwegian bark
NGambetta has arrived here, bringing two
French fishermen who were rescued from
an open boat on the banks of Newfound-
land. They had been adrift for eight
days without food and water. Both the
fishermen were delirlous whcn rescued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
HE EXPLAINS.
lendonca Says Why Brazil
Abrogated Her Treaty.
tW Tariff Law The. cause-0ther
Nations Likely TO Follow Example.

|WAsH1NGTON, Sept. 90. - Senor Men
pncas explanation of the notice given
tho United States government that the
fcIprocity treaty between this country
)d Brazil will be abrogatea by Brazil on
hn. next is: "Brazil's action is a neces-
Fry sequel TO the enactment of the new
8rifi law by the United states, and there
no significance in the action of my
|,untry beyond it's doing its part toward
a treaty which tho tarin law
>scll abrogates.
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IARDY JUSTICE.
Bp The Associated Press.

WAsnISGToN, Sept. 81. - Nearly two
years ago, Miss Melton, an American
missionary, was brutally assaulted and
beaten at Moeul in Turkish province.
United States Minister Terrell yesterday
notified the state department by cable that
four Of the missionary's as-aiiants were
sentenced on sept. IL TO three years i'm
prisonment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
oppo.l.Ion ,Iar nreak Maleh.

1 LONDON. Sept. 26.-Truth says that frcsh
obstacles have arisen in connecton with
the czurcwitchs proposed marriage 20
Princes Alix OF Icsson. The prospect OF
4hcir union Is said 20 De very unpopular in
SSt potersburg, anl high personagcs are
-rported 60 be working hard TO upset the
eplans laid for the MARRIAGE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
SOMEBODY BLUNDERED.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, Sept 26.--The Irish National
League of Great Britain has issued a cir
cular returning the contributions recently
made at the Irish parliamentary fund,
and explaining that the circular in re-
sponse to which the donations were given
was issued without authority. The dona-
tions to be returned include those of Mr..
Gladstone and Baron Twcedmouth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
SUICIDE BY STANDARDIZATION.


NEW -I2HaFuED. MAss-.-Sept. 26.-Mrs
Anna Prskavcc, II years of age, com
mitted suicide by strangulation at her
home yesterday. Her son-in-law is one of
the strifeig weayers and she feared she
would have to go TO tho poorhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

LEWISTON, Me, Sept. PA command
of the Union Veteran union was formed
In this city last evening. 1t was voted to
name 1t the n. J. Jackson command
after Colonel y. j. Jackson, who was the
fighting colonel Of tho old Fifth Maine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
To Develop Her Resources.

WELLINGTON, ~ H., Sept 90. - The
house of representatives has passed bill
authorizing the government To expenG
a25O 600 for opening up certain portions OF
New Zealand 20 settlement and e250,0OO
for the purchase of lands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

GLOUCESTER, Mass, sept. ga series
of inccndiary fires occurred in this city
shortly before midnight last night. Early
this morning officers followed a supposed
flrebug, who was joined by two other men,
and all started for the harbor on the run.
Jumping into boat, the three mon put
out, the officers following as soon rs they
could procure another boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
LIKE AMERICA.
Bp The Associated Press.

LONDON, sept. 26.--Joseph Chamberlain,
<ponking at Leeds on the question OF the
4bolition OF the house Of lords, said he
would favor proposal 60 strengthen the
house OF lords by giving it the authority
nnd power derived by the United States
>enate from the representative principle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
ENDED IN TRAGEDY.


BoSToN, Sop.. @6,-frank n. Gould
Tagged "a, was arrested last night charged
with aSsaulling Thomas O'Ncn with
~brick O'Ncil has q fractured skull and Is
l,not expected 20 recover. Tho two men
had been amusing themsclvCs by throwiu-
vfmall articles back and for.l IL Is salu
v6ould became angry when he was hit
with some hard object thrown by O'Ncil.
land that he threw brick at his fellow
Vgorkman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
ANOTHER DRAW.
BY the Associated Press.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 26.-At tho enter
tainment of the Olympic club last night
Jack Everhardt and Stanton Abbott en-.
tered the ring 20 fight for $500 purse.
A draw was announced by Referee Duffy
mt the end of the 25th round. The fight
was fair one throughout, and Everhardt
established himself as "a good fighter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
BARRETT NOMINATED.
BY The Associated Press.

CHELSEA, Mass, Sept. 25.-The Seventh
district congressional convention was held
here yesterday, when w. h. Barrett of
Melrose was nominated for congress- by
acclamation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
On a Democratic Ticket.

CHICAGO, Sept &5.--Iohn X. Hanrahan,
vice grand master OF the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Firemen, was nominated for
congress by the Democratic Second dis.
trict convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
A FAILURE.
BY The Associated Press.

BosToN, Sept. 26.-The deadlock in the
clothing trade strike is more firmly fixed
than ever, and the situation is full of com
ptexitics. The attempt at an agreement
between the contractors and operators has
failed signally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
THE GIRLS WERE MAD.

Twenty-Five young women who have
been earning money at the Blackstone
Stocking Works in Pawtucket, went out
on a strike yesterday because the 10 per
cent. cut off their pay last February was
not restored in compliance with a request
recently made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

RUDY's PILE sUPPOsIToRY Is guaran-
teed 10 cure piles and Constipation. or money
refunded. 50 cents per box. send sttmp Tor
circular and Frcc sample to MARTIN RUDY.
Iavrsetsr l's For sale by all urst class
drugcists. CHAMBERS. CALDER a. CO..
Wholesale Druggists. Providence. Ri
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
VICTIMS or A HURRICANE.


KEY WEST, Sept 26. - The pilotboat
Kate. with four men aboard, has been
blown away i'm hurricane which passed
over these waters. An unknown ship Is
ashore ON the south side Of the island, and
wrcckage from other vessels Is coming
ashore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26
OBITUARY.

Hon. Edwin w. Potter Of Phenir died
suddenly yesterday morning. The de-
ceased was 20 years old, and one of the
best known and deservedly popular men
i'm his town. He was for good many
years president of the Phenix National
Bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-26

>soNDoN, Scp;. 20 Colonel Jacques was
again charged yesterday with conspiring
50 defrand various lersons in connection
with the claim 40 TOE I0wnlcy estates.
He was again rcnianded for a week.
The evening world., 1894-08-21
A SCHOOLGIRLS STRATAGEM.
The AanuaL Jam Satpper PrOUided With
oait Robbie's Last shifting.

you see, time is travelling rapidly.
At present ! am IA good winner, or, as
prefer to call 1t, good loser You
know ii was my birthday yesterday,
and what with letters and presents
from dear old mother, five sisters,
twenty-five cousins and few miscella-
neous correspondents, l have already
received no less than thirty-six letters
this week. Phillipson comes next on
the list with nineteen. Tomorrow Is
the fateful st. Valentines day. and I'M
less some OF the fellows get an enor-
nous bundle | shall have to pay the
whole expense of this jam supper. l
have only a single shilling left; and
that would not SO very far in feeding
With jam and other luNuries over fifty
bays whose appetites have been sharp
ened by strong sea air"
Charley johnson allowed a long, star
tied whistle to escape his lips. Here's
go!" he cried. In his usual mirthful
! fashion, but as he saw the look OF pained
! embarrassment cloud the face of his
young friend his attitude changed
Placing his ann within Robbie's, he
cried, Come dpwn to the football
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IN THE WORLD OF LABOR.

The Modeliers' League has elected A. Z.
Saiilo to act as their Walking Delegate.
New badges were ordered for the members Of
the Board of Walking Delegates yesterday.
Thomas A. OMalley is the newly elected
No. I.
The H Iss;g Labor Club r. Of L.. Tile,
Labor Day parade tonight.
District Assembly 22O. X of L., has decided
that its Labor Day parade will start from the
Bedford avenue fountain, Brooklyn
The first annual picnic OF Bakers Union No
GO will be held at Atlantic Park, Ralph avenue
and Prospect place. Brooklyn. on Saturday
The Aldermen OF Paterson, n. j., have been
asked by organized labor of that city TO make
an appropriation for tho celebration OF Labor
To the United Mine workern the American
Federation OF Labor has given 8, OO0 to enable
them to continue the publication of their official
organ.
Branch OF the independent Bakers Union
has seventeen members out Of employment.
The new delegate to the Central Labor Fedora
tion is II. Roeser.
Progressive varnishers' Union No. has called
a special meeting for next Thursday to make ar
rangements for Labor Day. Members failing to
attend will be fined 90 cents each.
At the coming Convention of the BRASS Work
FRS National Union Efforts will be made to es-
tablish trade paper, to elect a saaried general
organizer and to secure additional factory legis-
lation.
District Assembly 253. X. OF L.. building con-
| structors. has its annual picnic at Lion Park to-
| day. One OF the principal attractions will be u
tug of war between several of the aiiliated local
| assemblies.
| Contractor Riese. who has a job at Thirty.
eighth street and Second avenue. has been asked
| to make his men Join the Architectural Iron
| Workers Union Strikes will be ordered on thes,
Jobs II Rese fails to do SO.
II was reported at Yesterdays meeting OF the
Board OF Walking Delegate that work had been
| resumed on the public school buildings. The mer
working for contractors who violate their agree.
ment with the Board Will be ordered strike
again.
| The bookhInders' strike at the printing once
| OF James d. Lyon ia Albany, contractor for State
| printing, has been settled. the men resuminp
work at reduced rates, averaging Sl4 per week.
| Lyon had proposed to reduce their wages 90 and
| 30 per cent. The trouble was arbltrated by the
Albany Central Federation OF Labor.
Delegates from two newly organized shops
| ware admitted to yesterdays Board meeting oil
| Cigar-Makers' Union No. IA. Moral aid wa,
| voted to the striking and locked-out tailors. II
| the striking cgar-makers Of Philadelphia regular
| financial assistance will he gwen. Amendment,
| to the bylaws were referred to general vote
| The result Is to be reported on or before Oct. l.
| and on before Sept. | the vote upon tn,
| question OF taking Independent poscal actor
| is to be taken. Fourteen new members en-
| rolled
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Whoever established the custom,
CHARLEY? 1t seems as though the pen
any Is about to fall upon me. and you
know | cannot afford to bear il"
Come, cheer up, Robbie l do not
know who established II. but 1t Is as
hSed as the laws of the MedeS and Per-
sans Mr.. Robinson has been>master of
vhe school for thirty years, and, al
,noush he knows nearly everything that
nds TRANSFERRED on the earth since the
Jays OF Adam and Eve, he has had TO
e."iess that he cannot trace the origin
ue annual jam supper. For oue
snt IN the year he allows the large
oon' 10 be given up TO youthful school.
'Ish fevelry. Sometimes he has even
hhoWn to smile upon the feast.
strange to say, we never regarded
IN as an unwelcome intruder. You
w nave jolly time, Robbie"
a. ~ honbie did not seem at all delight
NJ, WIN the prospect. His face was a
r'sp re OF youthful solemnity. and his
f,n ndnd had uneasily turned over a
% c,,',, lonely coppers that had great dim,
/ hh W maintaining any show of coin
'''iaiity in his pocket.
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startled the most thorough going social
ed, then the scheme was sanctioned by
three hearty cheers, which made the old
school ring again, and startled the
worthy Principal into feeling that "A band
of youthful revolutionlsts had deposed
him. on leaving the meeting the lips OF
the "Conspirators' were sealed. Robbie
and Philiipson asked many questions.
but with the same result. The mystery
was intensified by the sight OF nearly
hfty boys spending their hour of recrea-
ton before supper in busily writing let
terS. When the supper bell rang one boy
maintain semb.ance Of solemnity as he
explained that he had walked down TO
the yillage-twO miles away-to post II
few letters
You all seem 10 have been industrious
this evening" remarked Mr.. Robinson.
Yes. sir. II is 81 Valentines bay to-
morrow" replied Johnson, with half
concealed smile.
"Yes. / suppose you d., sire the use Of
the large class room for your usual sup
PERI
Yes, sir; II you will kindly grant us
permission
You can have IT," replied the old man
in a solemn tone, This will be the thlr-
tieth have seen. God alone knows how
many more shall see. At least | shall
not cuItail your pleasures. Enjoy your
selves ieaTlessly and innocently while
you are boys You will be al the better
for II w1en you reach manhood. II you
will allow me shall be your guest to-
morrow"
"Hurrah." burst from the lips OF the
boys, most of whom dearly loved the old
man, who with infinite patience, guided
them in the way OF wisdom.
Robbie slept very little that night. He
was thinking Of hts shilling ana trying
10 calculate the cost uf "A supper. lie
was but a boy, and hom,-sick feeling
came over him as he lay uneaslly In his
bed, thinking OF the dear mother from
whom he was separated in order "
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moment later the ball was travelling
merrily towards the other end of the
field.
Phllllpson's triumph in the field paved
the way for his discontinue in the dor
mitory. The struggle with Robbie set
Johnson's mind thinking why not
make Phillipson relieve Robbie of the eX-
pense OF this supper, just as he relieved
him OF the ball? Capital! | have an
idea. and as soon as the game is over
shall endeavor to give II "A practical
shape"
Philipson was not only u peot, but he
was bankers son. lie used To write
quite attractive little verses about
Dora" and GLADYS" and other earth
ly angels, and used TO distribute them
among his schoolfellows. lie was
"spoony" on some one. at least every
body said he was, and his dreamy,
serious face certainly gave color to the
oft-repeated story. He was the head
boy of the school and a genial favorite,
although when the poetic mood was
upon him he stoutly refused to mingle
in those rough-and-tumble games which
are the delight OF nearly ali John Bulls
schoolboys.
That night there was an excited meet
ing in the large dormitory. Every boy
in the school was present. except Robbie
and Phlllipson and two docrkeepers.
who were specially instructed to keep
them out by any means, moral OF physi-
cal Charley Johnson occupied tho posi-
tons Of chairman and cIief speaker. and,
with wonderful GOODNESS, elaborated a
scheme for equallzing the wealth OF the
scholars In u manner which would have
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IlssiETT sTlRRlAG UP STRIFE.
Bv This Means He Hopes to Secure
the Republican Nomination.
Norton Would Not Accept Unless
All Was Harmony.

Mr. Platt's friends solemnly aver that
he ia playing honest lnjun with Lew
y Morton; that Morton is not stalk
ING horse for Fassett, and that Morton
can have the nomination IL he Will say
tho word. MIR. Morton will be here
from Europe on Friday or Saturday,
and within twenty-four hours after his
arrival 1t is expected to be known
whether he will accept.
Meantime young Mr.. Fassett Is not
letting any grass grow under his feet.
according to those familiar with the
situation, his only hope now is to stir
M strife and dissention. and make MIR.
Morton believe that he cannot get the
unanimous nomination. in the hope of
thereby discouraging the ex-Nice-Pres-
accordance with this programme, are
said to. be encouraging an the candi-
dates they can to enter the field. The
more candidates the better Mr.. Fassett
likes II. because Mr.. Morton may then
think that he will have to fight.
The purpose of this Is apparent when
the conditions are known on which Mr..
Morton will be II candidate. He thinks
the nomination should be una nimous.
lie has had the great honor of being
Nirc-President of these United States,
and thinks the Governorship should
seek him. not he the Governorship.
WIN MT. Oul VI inc way, MT.
Fassett thinks he stands the best
chance before the convention, and he
is doing all he can to win.
Senator Saxton, 1t is believed, would
b. satisfied with second place with
either Morton or Fassett, and Mr..
Choate as pointed out in these columns
yesterday, cannot be seriously con
sidered in the race. AS matters now APP
pear. the Republican nominee for Gov
ernor will either be Morton or Fassett,
with the chances all in favor of the
former
The boom for Col. W. l.. Strong for
Mayor has again made its appearance.
Col. Strong is a Republican and wants
the Endorsement of the Anti-Tammany
factions. He is banker and has n
bari" He Is as ready and willing
to open it as Mr.. Morton. with Nor
ton and Strong the politicians would
have :" a, good thing" as they say at the
racetrack.
/; is the unanimous opinion of all pol
itiCians, however, that 1t Is too early
yet to predict with any degree of def
initeness, who the candidates for Mayor
will be, because no one knows what
deals and combine tons may be made.