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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
FELL FROM A POLE.
Serious Accident to Two Fire alarm
Telegraph Men.

Abner Tompkins, one of the Fire Alarm
Telegraph corps, fell from pole on Carle-
ton street this morning and sustained
severe bruises. Tompkins was stringing
at Mire' the on top ."' 80 feet from the
ground. On an adjacent pole was another
member of the corps, Arthur Sayward,
both working under the super
vision of superintendent Cloudman. The
pole upon which Tompkins was working
had been lately set, and the earth was not
solid about the base. Suddenly the spar
began TO sway and in moment com
menced to fall.
Sayward, on the 3d. foot pole, had been
running wires TO Tompkins and when the
pole began 10 drop over Sayward grabbed
the wires and winding his legs about
the crossarms, hung desperately to the
wires, in an effort to hold the other pole
from falling. He succeeeed in checking its
fall and Tompkins started TO descend. This
proyed too much of n strain on the pole,
and despite Sayward's heroic efforts to
hold it upright, the pole fell rapidly. Say
ward. however, cung to the wires, which
tore.through his hands lacerating the skin
and raising enormous bllsters. Just as
Tompxins succeeded in descending
TO a point Is feet from the ground
the pole fell with a crash and the man was
hurled to the sidewalk. Sayward's hold
on the other pole was nearly
broken but he managed TO cling
and escaped 80 foot drop
Both men were badly injured, Tompkins
by his fall and Sayward from sever,
burns and lacerations on his hands.
physician attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
CASTON TALKS.
He Was the Wire Manufacturer at
the Arlington.



WASHINGTON, June 5.-The Senate COM
mittee which is investigating the alleged
operations of the Sugar Trust In
efforts to influence tariff legisla-
ton. resumed its sittings today and
Walter CASTOR, the wire manufacturer OF
Wilkesbarre, Pa, was examined as to the
truth of the story that he had, while
occupying a room at the Arlington
Hotel, overheard a conversation between
members of the Sugar Trust and United
States Senators with regard to the ne
cessity of protecting sugar In the tarin
bill. Mr.. CASTOR appeared TO appreciate
the delicacy of his position and stated
that he overheard q conversation on the
subject of sugar legislation. The occur
renee had been purely accidental
and unavoidable on his part. lie
had come to Was ashington in March In the
interest of the tariff on wire, OF which he
is manufacturer, and stopping at the
Arlington Hotel, was assigned to room
80. The sixth day OF that month he
spent at the Capitol and having put
in very busy day had retired early, about
o'clock, after reaching his room at the
hotel, and had almost Immediately
fallen asleep. About 10 o'clock he
was aroused by talking in the next
room which seemed to be OF an animated
character and was participated in by sew
eral persons, the voicesBof some OF whom
he recognized. He soon discovered that
they were discussing the sugar schedule
and that some of the participants In the
conversation were exceedingly anxious
that duty on refined sugar should be
provided for. lie said also that he had
heard the names of certain Senators men,
toned in the conversation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
five Are DEAD.
Boys in a Catholic School
Ate Poisonous Herbs.

TARRYrowN, n. ", June 5.-Five boys,
whose ages ranged from five to twelve
years, inmates of the Catholic Sisters of
Mercy Home in this village, died dur
ing last night and this morning from
poisoning, the result OF eating herbs pick
ed on the playground OF the institution
yesterday. Seven more boys are critically
i'll from the same cause.
Drs. Constant, Fleming and Camp,
were hurriedly summoned TO the
home of the Sisters OF Mercy
TO attend the wholesale poisoning
that had occurred in the home,
yesterday. They found II little boys,
whose ages range from 8 to ~ years, in a
very critical condition, vomiting and
IN commissions, and despite every effort to
save them five died during the night,
while but slight hopes are entertained for
the recovery of the other seven.
There is intense excitement over the
matter i'm the town, although everyone
feels that the worthy sisters are not
to blame. Coroner Apgar of Peekskill
took charge of the investiga-
ton and impaneled jury this morning
and has ordered an autopsy in each case.
From all that can he learned so far
the little fellows. while at play in the
grounds yesterday afternoon, were
shown an herb by one OF their number
which they partook of freely, and from
the effects of which it is supposed they
died
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
ARE NOT DISTURBED.
Tariff Bill Managers Do Not Fear
State Bank Tax Amendment.
Bv The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The Democratic
managers OF the tariff bill In the SEN
ate are not greatly disturbed over the
intimation that an amendment will be
offered providing for the repeal OF the
State bank tax. They do not believe that
IL would be pressed by those who have
the deepest interest in the success OF the
repeal. The Southern Democratic Sena-
tors are the ones who are the most
concerned about the repeal OF the State
bank tax and they also constitute the
element In the Senate most inter-
ested in the passage of the tariff bill.
1t Is not believed that they would
agree to imperIl the tariff bill or to delay
IL in any way by pressing, In conneci ion
with IL As rider, measure which
they consider of only comparative inn
portance. The friends OF the bill
recall in discussing the possibility OF such
an amendment, the fate of Senator Lodges
silver amendment, and also revert to
the fact when the silver re-
peal bill was before the Senate
during the extra session an amendment
for the bank tax repeal was intro
duced, but was not pressed. They argue
that il at that time, when q majority OF
the Senators friendly to this measure
were opposed To the bill then pending,
the amendment was not strong enough TO
hold its place, IL willpot cut a more inn
portant figure in the pending legislation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
WAS MURDERED
Bu The Associated Press.

HILLsBoRo, ILL.,, June 5.-John Wiekon,
who was found dead on the Big four
railroad tracks near Butler, this county,
about twenty-three years ago, was sup
posed to have been killed accident
ally by the cars. Within the last few days
some facts have come to light which in
dicate that he was murdered and that
George w. Cooper, a wagon maker OF But.
Ter, was the guilty party. The chiet
witness against Cooper is his own daugh-
ter. She saws that she was then fourteen
wears old; that her father murdered
Wickoff, robbed him of 500 and threw his
body on the railroad tracks and
that she washed her fathers bloody
clothes. The matter is now in the hands
of the State attorney and Will DO
thoroughly investigated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
A FIENDISH PLOT.
Indiana Strikers Try to Blow
Up a Train Load Of Militia.
Dynamite EmpIoyed-Bombs Forced
Of the Rail by Mere Accident.


TERER HAUTE, Ind. June 5-A guam
tity of dynamite was placed on the track
of the Evansville and Terrs Hauts rail-
road yesterday by striking miners The
horrible explosive was placed on the
track In front of the train bearing the
several com npanies Of the Indiana militia.
in command OF General Mckee.
This was at a point a few miles south
of Farmersburng. between this station
and Shelburn. The militia has been In
the vicinity since Sunday morning, and
has materially aided the company In
moving the coal which has been tied up
by the strikers. This was too much for
the strikers, and they concluded to In
dulgs ih some fight.
Had the dynamite been exploded one or
the greatest casualties that has ever hap
psned might have occurred. IL was the
sheerest good fortune as it was. Five
coaches and baggage car, the officers
quarters and storeroom were hiled with
the troops. numbering 300 in all. All day
the militia had been camped at Sullivan,
when orders were given to escort train
load OF coal past the seven mining camps.
The train bearing the militia men
moved out from Sullivan at o'clock,
and proceeded directly TO Shelburn. Ii
preced ed the coal train and pulled on the
side track at Sbelburn to allow the other
train to pass along.
Danger Ahead.
The coal train went down the track at
fair rate of speed, and no attempts were
made to draw the pins. At the trestle
work Just north OF the road running
along the station the speed was slack
ened materially for fear that the timbers
might have been weakened.
The militia train moved rapidly for
ward and drew TO standstill directly in
the rear of the coal train. An investiga-
tion showed the reason for alarm.
Across the rails for distance OF 80
feet, heavy timbers were stretched in all
possible ways. In ambush In the heavy
grass and thickly studded timber were a
body of 200 miners. IL WAS their purpose
TO capture the coal train. The disem-
barkment of the troops was Immediately
begun, and General Mckee ordered the
troops to endeavor to surround the
miners, but the mspeuver failed, and the
miners scattered in all directions.
The wrecksge on the track was re-
moved and the coal train was sent on.
Four dynamite bombs were found near
Sherburn, and forced of the track by the
trains without exploding.
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING.
senate Chamber
Providence, June 8, 1891,


Providence, June 8, 1891,
Tn. Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate
will hear all persons interested In the toiowing
acts, to wit: =, ~,
An act repeating Chap.-of the Pubiic Laws avs
passed at the January Session, 1894, entitled, An
act in anne ndment Of Chap al Of the Public statutes
"Of Property liable to, and exempt from taxation"
An Act TO simplify and regulate the guoncatlon
of legal notices by courts OF Probate, Town coun-
ellis and other town officers. -,
An Act in amendment Of Chapter l3i OF the fuo-
lie statutes :" ( medicines and poisons.
An Act relating to lotteries and Policy Lotserles:
An Act repeating Chapter-of the Public Laws
entitled "An Act in relating TO watering the
streets OF the City OF Providenoe" passed AT the
January Session, A. ID. 1894 -,
An Act in relation TO watering streets in the City
An Act in amendment OF Chapter so OF the Pub
lie statutes entitled "Of the Powers and Duties
OF Towns and Of the town treasurer ana town cicrs
relative 10 public schools" and OF Chapter b66 OF
The Public Laws, entitled IAN Act in amendment
81 CHAPTER so OF the Public Statutes
An Act in amendment OF Chapter 649 OF the PUB
lie Laws. entitled IAN act in relation 70 the truant
ehildren m and OF the attendance OF children In the
nubIic schools" in the Senate Chamber on FRI
nay June s, 1894, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
D"'' 'N r. I. FREEMAN, Chairman.
JOHN w. SWEENEY, Clerk. iuneo-St
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
lTALY'S CABINET RESIGNS.

ROME, June 5.-Tn the Chamber OF Dep
rties today, Premier Crispi announced
that the cabinet has resigned.
The King has reserved his decision IN
regard TO accepting or refusing To accept
the designations of his ministers.
The resignation OF the Crispi cabinet
was the outcome OF the conference at
midnight of the ministers who discussed
the smallness of the minority which Sig
nor Crispi's proposal to bring about
financial reform was adopted by the
Chamber of Deputies. The vote by which
the Premiers motion was adopted was 30
ta pa majority of only II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
STARTED IN A DRIVING RAIN.

PHILADELPHIA, June 6-The cruiser
Minneapolis started down the Delaware
river from Cramps ship yard In q
driving rain storm at 10 o'clock this
morning, on her preliminary or builders
trial trip. Tomorrow the Minneapolis
will pass out the Delaware capesl and
II the weather conditions are favor
able she will be given a long run
up and down the coast, and will be
put through all sorts of evolutions. On
Thursday there will be further test at
sea and probably limited speed trial over
the nine knot course between the North
west and Southeast lightships which are
anchored ten miles Of the Cope Mpy
coast, ~ -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
TariT Taken Up.
INTERFERED WITH TRAINS.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, June 5.-Locsl
miners refused today to allow any coal to
leave the Tipples tof domestic consump-
ton. The miners in all the small banks
i'm this vicinity are out, but the
best of order prevails. IL is likely all the
manufactures in the Beaver Valley will
shut down this week for want OF coal,
and the situation In alarming.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
SWEETLAND STAYS.

BosToN, June 5.-Judge Colt handed
down a decision in the United
States Circuit Court today that
denies the petition OF the
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
trustee under mortgage OF the Attleboro
North Attleboro and Wrentham Street
a special receiver.
By this decision Cornelius S. Sweetland
will remain in control of the lines of
the interstate street railway company
named above.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Negroes OperatIng the MInes.

IN ue hs4cidied Press
RIDoEwAY, Pa, June 5.-Hsll, Kane
a. Company bave 170 negroes at work, who
arrived in the mines by special train
last night. Sixty-three strikers
are In jail here. They came overland
last night, arriving here stsmidnight In
charge OF six deputies. The strikers mao
with them brass band and all night
long made merry and seemed To accept
the situation I'm goo,i humor.
More deputies left here about o'clock,
armed with Winchester rifles and small
arms. The men afc held for unlawful
assembly and for violating an Injunction
Of the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Is Dominion Liner.
Bu The Assoeldicd Press.

MONTREAL, June 5.-The steamship
Texas, which Is reported wrecked of Tre-
passey, N. f., was a British vessel and be-
ionged to the Dominion Line. She was
long In the trade between Montreal and
Bristol. She left here on the 30th of May,
under command of Captain Hunter.
Trepassey, of which place she was
wrecked, Is a port OF Newfoundland, so
miles southwest of st. Johns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Highest of all in Leavenng Po~er-Lates s Govt Report
RH!A!:!!! g! Bss'9s Bsxds'
ABSOLUTELY PURE
OUT OF COAL.


EVANSVILLE, Ind, June 5.-The coal
supply here is almost exhausted. The
water works fires are now being fed with
wood. Suspension of the street car
service is threatened on account of
lack OF fuel. Local steamboats, are laid up
for want of coal and many manufacturing
industries are preparing 10 burn wood.
The miners held a meeting today and de-
cided TO fight it out TO the end on the Nc
Bride platform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Verdict of $4,000.

New BRUNSWICK, n. j., June 5. Miss
sarah l.. Lining OF south Amboy
secured a verdict OF 5000 in the
Middlesex, N. j., County Court
this morning, against julius S. Bart
lett, builder OF Iiackensack, for
breach OF promise. Bartlett was in court
before the evidence was heard aud there
offered to marry Miss Lining, but she re-
fused. The jury awarded her the full
amount of damages asked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Both Congressman.
Sold by the Phonorraph.

We give you u description of our line of
bicycles and typewriters which is the most
complete in the State through the phono-
graph Call In and hear il. No charge.
RANKIN CYCLE AND TYPEwRITER Co.
Old Stand - Custom House street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
LAST EDITION
TRUST WINS.
Sugar Votes in Senate Point
to Victory For Refiners.
Rn The Associated Press.


WAsHrNaToN, June 5.-The voting on
the sugar schedule began promptly at
] O'Clock. The first vote was on the
Jones amendment fixing the date
when the sugar schedule should go into
effect and the sugar bounty be terminated
on January 1, 1895.
Jones Amendment Passed.
By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-On the Jones
amendment the vote resulted: Yeas, aOi
Nays, 81.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Hill did not vote, and hr. PETER
voted with the Republicans; Allen and
Kyle with the Democrats.
Brice and Villas withdrew their votes,
being paired with Wolcott and Mitchell
OF Oregon.
The next vote was upon the amendment
offered by Senator Manderson OF Ne
brasks, providing for the retention OF
the bounty provision of the Mckinley
law and the vote is now being taken.
The Manderson amendment was defeated,
yeas 81; nays 40. Hill voted no as did
also Allen and Kyle.
PETER OF Kansas voted with the Repub-
licans.
Manderson next offered an amendment
decreasing the bounty one-tenth OF a
cent each year until the time fixed in the
Mckinley law for total expiration.
This was also defeated, yeas "a, nays 81.
Allen and Kyle, who had been voting
with the Democrats, voted with the Re-
puhlicans on this amendment. Hill did
not vote.
Henderson then offered an amendment
applying bounty to beet and sorghum
sugar only.
Manderson's third amendment defeated
yeas 81, nays 80. Allen and Kyle voted no.
Manderson offered another amendment
eonfining bounty TO sorghum and beet
sugar, and after 1895 reducing 1t to cent
per pound.
This was also defeated: Yeas, 81; nays
81. Allen and Kyle voted yea.
Allison then offered an amendment tc
add at the end OF the paragraph provision
Continued on Page 3D.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
WOULD RATHER STAY IN ENGLAND

LONDON, June 5.--The hearing OF the
appeal of Charles Meuiner, the Anarchist,
against his extradition, which was asked
for and granted upon the charge OF hav-
ing been connected with the Cafe Very
explosion in Paris, has been axed for
Monday next in the Supreme Court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
HOUK'S LATEST.


wAsHINoToN, June 5.--Representative
Houk of Tennessee, has introduced bill
to reimburse the soldiers OF the rebellion
or their heirs for average annual difference
between gold and the value OF the paper
currency in which they were paid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
PUT IN AN APPEARANCE TODAY.

NEW YORK, June 5.-A sensation was
caused today in the Senatorial police i'm
vestigation by the appearance OF Gideon
Granger, son -in-law OF police com
missioner McClave, who ran away
after having given damaging evidence
against the police department. He said
he ran away because Delaney Nicoll and
Mr.. McClave threatened TO send him TO
State prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
STEAMER LOST.
The Dominion Liner Texas Lost
Off Newfoundland Last Night.

st. JOINS, n. f., June i.The steamship
Texas of 5000 tons burden, with general
cargo and deck load of cattle, was wrecked
last night of Trepassey. She was bound
from Montreal for Bristol, Eng.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
COxEY GETS FUNNY.
Ru IN, A~ocinted Prs

MAssILLoN, o., June 5.-Jacob 8. Coxey,
the reincarnated 'reformer, has accepted
the nomination for Congress in the 18th,
or McKinley district OF Ohio, in letter to
the Peoples party committee, dated at
Washington, "Parlor 81, u. >. Jail"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
IN THE SENATE.
The Sugar Schedules Monopolized
the Day.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-When the Sem
ate met today at 10 o'clock, Mr.. Vest
dem, Mo- secured unanimous consent
for the considerations of the New York
and New Jersey bridge bill.
Mr.. Frye, (Rep., Me.), made short
statement saying "He might have seemed
very persistent in his opposition TO bills
authorizing bridges over the Hudson
river, but bills of this character had
been before Congress Tor years and he had
always opposed them because In bis
opinion, they seemed to invite the con-
struction of pier in the Hudson
river. He believed such pier would
be q serious obstacle 10 commerce, but on
previous occasions he has been overruled
by the committee and the Senate. To this
bill he had secured amendments
which left the question OF the pier to
the Secretary of Wrr, and having entire
confidence in that official, he thought, as
reasonable man, be should make no
objection"
The bill was then passed without re-
visions and Messrs. Vest, Murphy and
Frye were named as conferees.
Tariff Taken Up.
At 10:30 the tariff bill was laid before
the Senate and the sugar schedule was
again taken up. Mr. Higgins (Rep., Del.
opened the debate with general
assault on the sugar schedule and an argu-
ment i'm favor of continuing the bounty
provision of the Mckinley law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
STEAM BOILER.

CITY Clerks once, City Hall, June 5, 1894
Notice Is hereby given that the Board OF Alder
men will be in session in their chamber In the City
Hall. on THURSDAY. June 2, 1894, az o'clock p:
m when all persons interested IN the petition OF
the Atlantic Degras Company, TO locate steam
Boiler on Esther street, may appear snd De neara
Nv order OF the Board OF Aldermen,
WILLIAM Il. CLARKE, City CLERK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
FREE MAsoNs IN CONVENTION.


New YORK, June 5.--Tbe 112th annual
convention OF the Grand Lodge OF Free
aud Accepted Mssons OF the State OF New
York opened at the Masonic Temple, 23d
street and Sixth avenue, this afternoon.
OF the go lodges in the State "a were
represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
BIG BRIDGE BILL. PASSES.

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The \. Y. and
n. j. bridge bill passed the Senate today.
1t had already passed the House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
STRIKE over.
Cripple Creek Troubles Are
at an End Today.
Jones Amendment Passed
Bu The Associated Press.
Bu The Assoclated PreSs

DENVER, June 5-The strike at Cripple
Creek has been settled. The miners agree
60 accept s3 for an eight hour day, with 80
minutes lunch time, and concede to the
owners the right to employ non-union
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
Pay up.

Beginning with today levies will be
made on ali real estate on which sewer as
sessments are overdue and unpaid. There
are i6O estates TO be- levied on, and IL will
cost each owner an additional dollar for
the delay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05
ORECON'S VOICE.
Democracy and Pennoyerism
Kicked Out of State.
The Republicans Win An Old Time
Victory With Big Majority.

PORTLAND, Ore, June 5.-Yesterdsy's
election in this State was victory Tor
the Republicans. Judge Lord (Repub-
lican) for Governor Is elected by
probably not less than $1,000 plurality.
The counting IN slow, and in this city Che
count will not be completed before
Wednesday night. At an early hour this
morning only 1000 votes out OF about six
teen thousand In this city had been
counted. OF these Lord received 53s;
Galloway (Democrat,) 260, and Pierce
(Populist,) 202. IL this rate is maintained
Lords plurality in this city will be 1900.
For Congressman, this city, Ellis (Re-
publican) has 514; Ralley (Democrat), 2O6,
and Waldrop (Populist), $50.
For Mayor, Frank lRepublican), BOO;
Inman, Democrat and Populist), 1874 /;
Honemann independently, 96.
The entire Republican legislative ticket
in this county Is elected and from meagre
returns outside this city ii is believed
that the Republicans will con-
troll all of the branches OF the
Legislature. Owing to the flood, this city
is entirely cut of from Eastern Oregon
and not a word of election news has been
received from more than one half of the
State.
Both Congressman.
The vote for Ellis (Rep.) for Congress
i'm the Second district Is slightly below
that OF the Governor, but his plurality
will not be short OF 1900.
Hermann, (Republican) for Congress
in the first district, will have at least
1890 plurality.
EGeorge p. Frank is elected Mayor OF
this city by at least 1000 majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-05

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