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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
HEIRS TO MILLIONS.
Good Luck That Has BefaIIen Six
Cleveland People.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 1s.--Six Cleveland
people in modest circumstances have
fallen heirs TO fortune of 1000, 900.
They are Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Clevering,
John BARLEY and his sisters, Mary, Mar
tina and Samuel BARLEY.
r Clevering is a letter carrier and Samuel
Bartley is a moulder. These people had
an uncle named Richard Bartley. The
uncle as coachman settled In Australia
many years ago and his family lost sight
OF him. He amassed fortune and died
without legal issue. A few weeks ago the
relatives began to receive kilograms
from Australia inquiring for the
names and addresses OF all the Richard
Bartley heirs. This was followed by
letter received day or so ago explaining
the old mans having amessed this fortune
and dying childless. There are II heirs
In all, and the share OF the six who live
in this city will not be far from 81 200, 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
LAST EDITION
FAIR MILLIONS
Once More the Subject Of Extended
Fight in the Courts.


SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 1s.--Charles
L. Fair, surviving son OF ex-senator Fair,
began another effort in probate dep art
ment OF the Superior Court today to Sc
cure million OF his mothers estate, the
amount being the aggregate legacy of his
deceased brother, James, and himself.
Mrs. Fair left 100000 to each OF her
sons, James to receive his at 35 and Charles
when 80 years OF age.
1t was provided by her will that in case
either son died before attaining the age
without wife or lawful children, his share
should revert to his brother.
James died two years ago, when he was
30 years old. Charles claimed this legacy
then, bat both the Superior and Supreme
courts decided that Charles must wait for
James legacy until such time as the lat
ter would have been 80.
Since that decision Charles has married
and he now claims that the ceremony
altered the case, emitting him to imme-
diate possession of both legacies.
Mrs. Fairs eldest daughter is entitled to
receive a million and a half, her share OF
her mothers estate, which is now ready
for distribution, but this new contest will
probably tic up the property for another
wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
September Vacations.

Now that the fall vacation season is ap-
preaching it is well to bear in mind that there
are scores of ideal resting places along the
line OF the New York d New England Rail
road AT which the best OF country board may
bo had at the most reasonable rates. This
section IN especially popular during the lovely
month OF September. The New York A.
New England has'recently issued a complete
compendium OF the resorts along its line. with
all necessary Information as TO rates. trans
portation. etc. Copies may be had on appli-
cation TO local agencies or by enclosing a two
cent stamp 10 w. n. BabcocK, General Pas
senger Agent. New York ~ New England
Railroad Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18

plant, and City Engineer Shedd will be
present with his plans for natural fil-
ter bed, with full specifications.
A proposition from Everson x Liddle,
contractors, which has been received by
Mr.. Shedd will also be presented to the
committee. IL is in substance as follows:
We propose to build for the city Of
Providence complete natural filter plant
in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer to include the dams, racks, col
lecting basins, six sand filter beds 150x30o
feet each, with division walls, dykes, con-
duits and drain pipes and to do all other
things necessary for the completion Of a
perfect plant for the sum Of two hundred
thousand dolIars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
TROUBLE LIKELY.
The KoIbites Not Inclined to Put Up
With Fraud.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 1S.--A special to
The Commercial from Birmingham, Ala,
says: From the State headquarters OF the
kolbites in this city thousands OF copies
OF printed set Of Resolutions intended to
be passed at the county mass meeting of
that faction called for the 23d inst, have
been sent broadcast over the State.
The resolutions are sensational, and il
they are passed and carried out by the
Kobites trouble may be looked for. A
blank space for the names of the county
and place for the meeting adopted resolu-
tions is left in the printed copy to be fled
at the meeting. The resolutions begin by
declaring that Governor Jones was fraud
ulently counted i'm in 1892, and that a still
greater fraud was committed at the recent
State election.
They conclude as follows:
Resolved, That we will not longer submit
TO such fraudulent and corrupt methods, nor
will we recognize and sustain = government
brought into power through such improper
agencies, and we here and now declare our
purpose and intention 20 have aud maintain
our rights under the constitution and laws OF
the land, and TO carry out this solemn
declaration OF purpose on our own part,
we hereby organize ourselves into an honest
election league, for the purpose OF maintain
ing the law and conserving the rights of AM
erican citizens, az guaranteed under our form
of government. ana every one Of Us hereby
pledge ourselves. as law abiding citizens 10
act with aud sustain every good citizen In
every honorable way for the execution OF this
purpose
That part of the reso luton which says
that they will not recognize and sustain
the state government i regarded "a revo-
lutionary and on this point trouble is ex-
pected IL the resolut ions go through,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
ALL EXCITE
The Brutal Murderer of Edward
Crosby Will Fare Hard II Caught.


MERRIMAC, Mass, Aug. 1S.-The entire
town and the country for miles around Is
today greatly excited over the brutal
murder of Edward Crosby, who was killed
by three burglars early this morning.
State Detective Hammond with several
officers is here and the country is being
secured for the fleeing murderers. As
yet, however, no trace of them has been
found, although it is reported that three
men were seen driving in the direction of
Plaistow early this morning. This fore
noon a gun which the burglars took
from Jacob Crosby's house last night
was found under some vines near
the place aud some small articles have
also been picked up which were dropped
by the burglars in their fight. The police
have only meagre description OF the
men, given BY son OF Jacob Crosby.
who saw the shooting. He says that all
three Of the men were tall and wore masks.
They were dressed i'm dark clothes. When
they attacked Crosby one Of them struck
him over the head with a revolver.
Crosby grsppled with him and the other
two then assisted their comrsde. They
struck Crosby several times on the head
and face, but he would not release his hold.
One of them then fired two shots at him
and he fell to the ground dying. Then
they fled. The police believe that they
know two of the men and think that one
was formerly employed by Crosby. The
medical examiner has taken charge of the
body for an autopsy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
WAS he MURDERED Z?


WASHINGTON, Aug. $50. p. Tucker,
the deputy comptroller of the currency,
today received telegram from Govern
ment official at Altoona, Pa, stating that
it was very doubtful whether
Bank Examiner Miller committed
suicide as reported. An officer of
the bureau will likely be sent to Altoona
with Miller's report on the condition of
the suspended bank, and every effort will
be made to arrive at a solution of the mys-
showed that the bank was practically
without assets, and that the shortage,
both in cash and bills receivable and trace
able to the speculstions oftbe absconding
cashier Gardiner, will amount approxi-
mately to 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
THE COACHING PARADE.
Newport's Brilliant mid-August Fea.
ture Decided Success Today.

NEWPORT, Aug. 1S.-The coaching pa
rade, the annual event of mid August.
occurred this noon and was a brilliant
success. Eleven coaches were in line, each
fooled by somo notable society man, and
bearing party of handsome and smartly
gowned women. The start was from Mar
ragansett and Bellevue avenues, and over
acourse OF some five miles TO Bateman's
on Ocean avenue, where Bussell served
his finest lunch.
The tables, which were set for 81, were
decorated with hydrsngeas and tiger
lilies. During the repast delightful
music was given by the Casino Orchestra.
After luncheon the coaches were driven TO
the polo grounds to witness the first of
the matches for the Westch chester cups.
Frederic Bronson, vice. president of the
club, headed the line, and had as his
guests Mrs Bronson on the box seat. Miss
Hunnewell and Victor Sorchan.
Prescott Lawrence had Mrs. Lawrence
on the box-with- him and Mrs. George II.
Fearing and Edward Bukley.
Mrs. III. NJ. Brooks was on the box with
Eugene Higgins. His other guests were
Miss Winthrop, Miss Stone and Count
Renotlow
w. w. Sherman with Mrs. Sherman. on
the box seat, had Center Hitchcock, Miss
Madeline Goddard and Reginald Ronalds.
Mrs. Bayard Cutting occupied the box
seat with Perry Belmont. Miss A.
Gerry, Miss Adele Stone and Herbert u.
Robbins were the Others.
DIR. Seward Webb, an exceptionally
good whip, and one who is trying to in
itiate John Jacob Astor into the myster-
les of tooling a four-in- hand, had Mrs.
Webb on the box seat, and Miss Gertrude
Vanderbilt and Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacob
Astor az guests.
Mrs. Il. A. Havemeyer was with her
husband on the box of his coach, and
Mrs. "Charlie" Oelrichs and Mr.. aud Mrs.
Il. c. Potter were his guests.
Ogden mills, with Mrs. Mills in the
seat of honor, had Miss Hoyt and Mrs. F.
w. Vanderbilt.
j. j. Van Allen, Harold Brown and o. II. |
Il. Belmont were also i'm line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
FILTRATION SYSTEM.
Ioint Special Committee to Meet Again
on Monday Forenoon Next.

The joint special committee ON filtrati ion
Is to meet sgain Monday forenoon for
further discussion OF the relative merits
OF the two proposed systems OF filtration
and all matters incidental thereto. The
city solicitor has been invited to be pres-
ent and make report on the legal fea-
ture involved in the controvers.
brought up by the claim Of
the Morrison Jewel Company that
the city has already awarded them the
contract to construct q mechspi icaI filter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
SAVAGE ATTACK
Made BY Writer in London Field
Against the vigiIant.


LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The Field today
gives prominence to violent letter
against the vigilant, which is said to be a
true reflection of English comments
heard on all sides, but which have not yet
appeared in print. The writer of the let
ter says that International cour-
tesy has been overdone and
especially, as i'm his view, this
courtesy is not reciprocated. 1t is asserted
that the American cup was defended by a
construction" which in no way con-
formed to British ideas OF yacht and
that shifting ballast was used during the
cup races.
IL also claimed that the cup challenger
Valkyrie was crowded by excursion
steamers.
The letter then recounts certain alleged
violations by the vigilant of the British
Yacht Racing Associations rules as to
wooden bulkheads, fittings, etc., and says
that the Vigiiant was not measured until
British patience was exhausted. The
writer to Field asks il the Vigil
ant is to be allowed to break
every rule with "an empty shell for a
hull, which is ineligible to compete with
racing yachts, with a crew of Norsemen
and English sails"
In conclusion, the Vigilant's critic re-
marks that Britishers boast in their ma
tional pride "of q British ship, not a
with British canvas ard manned
by Britons."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
NO RAIN CAME.
A Discredited Rain Maker Explains
His Absolute Failure.
By The Associated Press.

MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 1s.-G n. Mathews
sell styled rainmaker of Kansas, has
tailed to fill contract here, He agreed
Tor s4oo within six days to give Audian
county good shower of rain. His
time was up last night and he failed
10 deliver any rain. He packed
his machinery and returned to his home
In Wichita. He claims that ne succeeded
In producing ice clouds daily, but that
the moisture clouds could not be gathered
on account OF the unfavorable condition
of the atmosphere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
FIRE ON BOARD SHIP.
BY The Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1s.-At $3.50 o'clock
this morning fire was discovered on board
the American ship General Knox.
Captain Libby, lying at pier 10 East River.
The tire Is confined to the hold and it is
believed that there is no danger of its
spreading. The cause Of the fire has not
yet been ascertained.
The loss is $4,000 on the ship and $780,
600 on the cargo, which consists of whis-
key, kerosene, resin, turpentine, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
FIREMEN'S VACATIONS.

The members of the fire department
who are off today for their weeks fur
Tough are: Oscar Il. Miller, Hose 8; e..
II. Carpenter, Hook and Ladder 8; g. j..
Read, Jr., Hose &; w. Frielinhysen,
Gavitt, Engine s.; +. j. Colburn, Engine
2; III. p. Griswold, Hose Z; J. c. Hubbard,
Hook and Ladder 3; +. l.. Thomas, Hose
13; Thomas Brannagan, Engine 8; j. ID.
Murphy, Hook and Ladder z; N. j. Tot
ter, OF the telegraph service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
WHIPPED OUT or TOWN.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Aug. ls-Two disso-
lutte women went from here TO the little
town OF Dalton TO live In the outskirts OF
that place few days ago. Last night
about fifty women raided a harness store,
got at the whips, went to the house and
drove the women through the streets
lashing them numerically and out into
the country warning them not to come
back
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
special Weather Bulletin.

BOSTON, Aus. ~. %. rn.--f.ocsi forecas, for New
England Tor % hours. tscneralls fair. warmer
touth1esfcfiy vi1ds
Note Local showers have occurred In the gulf
states and central lake regions. bnt TODAY the
weather Is generally fair and warmer In the north.
east
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
BAD FOREST FIRES.
Bp Tne Awociaiea Pres,.

VANCOUVER, b. O., Aug. 1S.-Disastrous
forest fires have again broken out in the
Slogan mining district. Thursday night
a fierce gale swept down the canons and
famed the smouldering embers into rag
ing flames. The buildings of the Noble
Five and new Dead Man Mines were in
the path OF the fire and were DESTROYED.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
NEW TIN PLATE PLANT.
By The associated Press.

PTTTsBuRG, Aug. 49,. Dreyfus, Block &
CO., OF this city, have secured a 10-acre
tract at New Kensington, and will estab-
lish a tin plate plant to cost about $780,
600. The concern will be known as the
Duquesne Tin Plate Works, and will en-
pioy 300 operatives. Another plant OF the
same capacity to be located at the same
place is talked OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
WRECKERS DIDIT.
Rock Island Horror the Work
of Human Fiends.

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 1s.--The coroner's
jury have handed in sealed verdict con-
cerned the wreck on the Rock Island
road which resulted in the death of
ii persons. The fnding of the jury
Is said to be that the wreck was caused by
wreckers, and recommends that George
Washington Davis the coIored man now in
custody, be held for rigorous examination
as circumstances seemed to implicate him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
BIG REVENUE RECEIPTS.

WAsHiNeToN, Aug. .is.-Todsy's pheno-
menal internal revenue receipts OF over
three and quarter million dollars, cover
delayed returns from three OF the great
distillery centres Of the country. These
delays, u IL explained, were occasioned by
the unprecedented rush OF business.
Heavy returns are confidently expected
during the whole Of next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
Tickets for the Excursion, $500
Children Under t2yT. Half Price.
I. II. BROwNELL, supt.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

BY virtue OF a decree Of the Court Of Probate Of
the town OF Johnston, in the county OF Providence
entered June 8. A. ID. 1894. r. Bridget r. Bowen
guardian OF George w. Bowen, Augusta l.
Bowen, Charles p Bowen and Grace
and George w. Bowen, deceased, do hereby
offer for sale, at private sale. one undivided
one.tweltth part OF n certain lot OF land with
dwelling house and other improvements thereon
situated in said town OF Johnston on the northcrly
side OF LaDan street. and laid out and desc ell A.
lot number fourteen u4l on the A. l.. Andrews plat
OF the Kerr and Francis farm In Johnston. sur
veyed and plated by J. A. Latham, 1871 which
plat Is recorded In the land records cf said JOha-
ston. subject TO dover right OF Amy r. Bowen
widow OF charles IT. Bowen, deceased, therein.
BRIDGET T. BOWEN, Guardia-
No. 90 willow st.t.'
Providence, r. l., August Is, iS0s.
sug is&zjf4.tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
NO RACE TODAY.
Yachts All Ready to Start on
Their Big Contest
When vigiIant Hauled Down Her
FIag---TroubIe With Her Keel.

FRESH WATER GATE, Isle OF Wight,
Aug. 1s.-The race between the vigilant
and the Britannia for cup offered by
Lord Wolverton, valued at $500, was about
to be started at IL o'clock today, when
the American suddenly hauled down her
racing flag and took in her club topsail.
This told the eager spectators that the
raco was off.
Both yachts arrived at Totland Bay
before ii o'clock and owing to the direc-
tion OF the wind the mark boat was
then being being placed long distance
out, of Atherfield southeast of the Needles
IN order apparently to give the yachts a
l5-mile beat to windward and aSrun home
of the same distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
SEARCHED FOR ENEMIES.

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-A dispatch to The
Times from Tein Tsin says that the north
ern Chinese squadron vainly searched the
Gulf of Pc Chi Iii for Japanese wsrships.
The German gunboat Wolf has arrived at
Tein Tsin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
FORTUNATE JAPAN.
II Can Raise $50,000,0OO without
Going Away from Home.

LONDON, Aug. 1s.-The japanese Lega-
tion has not received any news from
Japan tending to confirm the report that
an imperial decree has been issued author
izing the raising of japanese loan of
s5O,OOO,OOO. 1t was stated at the legation
that in any event the loan would be en-
tirely raised in Japan, and that it was not
intended to be placed upon any OF the
European markets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
CARD OF THANKS.

At the regular meeting 81 slOcom Post. No TO-
a. A. e.. htid wednesday evening, August o.. u
was unanimously voted
That the thanks of this Post be and are hereby
extended TO Dr. 4. lRANCIS WALkkR for his long
continued care and attention to our late con,-
rsdc. James %. Scamal, this attention having
been given oar sick and suffering comrade Tor over
four wears without any rccompense other than
consc oulness Of duty well performed
true copy from the Post records
.. n. JEWETT. Adiutant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18

The grand excursion from Providence, Paw
tucket and Attleboro and stations to Nortb
Easton. To Nantasket Beach. will take place
on Tuesday next. Tor which very low rates
will he in effect. A day at the seashore is
sure TO be full of enioyments. and especially
when Nantasket is the objective point, for
here are delights and pastimcs 10 meet the
wants OF everyone. Everybody should take
advantage of this opportunity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
RUSSIAN ADMIRAL MURDERED.
BIZ Tn1 A ssocinte, Press

BU TIC Associdtct Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. Is. - Admiral
Razvozof, in command of the naval forces
at Cronstadt, has been shot and killed by
discharged employees, who fired upon
him with revolver, while he was driving
from his Office.
The assassin then blew out his own
braina
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
Change of Management.

The Novita Company (R. /. Branch) having
changed management, its patrons and agents
Will please call or address No. l4s Lester street
corner Harrison street. Liberal terms to lady
agents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18

All singers are invited to bring Gospel
Hymns and s. to City Hall Steps TOMORROW
sunday. att m. Hymns TO be sung Its.
-. ". l5s. 10 and 5a2. singing under the di-
rection Of A. Frank Hutchips
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
FALL RIVER AND PR0VI-
DENCE STEAMBOAT 90.
~: W.
LONDON
EXCURSION! !.
STEAMER
MOUNT HOPE
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22

Steamer Mount Hope will make an ex-
cursion to New London on "Wednesday.
Aug. %, 1894, leaving Providence from
Fall River Steamboat Wharf, foot Of
Power street EAST Side) at IA. m. Re-
turning leave New London at p. m, ar
irving in Providence about sp. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18

Ina few more days neglies shirts and sun
burned faces will he out OF date and dfess
suits and intellectual countensncss will b. In
demand. Parker can make chump l6ok ix>
teIlectusi by the time hs leaves enc g ~
chairs ats Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
CABINET GETS OUT.
Servia Again Without a Council of
Advisers.
By The Associated Press.

BERLIN, Aug. 1S.--The Frankforter
Ieitung says that the whole of the Servian
cabinet has resigned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
Racers Start Out.

The racers left Totland Bay shortly be-
fore III a. IN. and made for the starting
point. BY that time many hundreds of
people had gathered on the bluffs in order
TO watch the race, and few excursion
steamers and yachts commenced assem-
bling in order to view the start.
Both yachts were carrying club topsails
and the wind began shifting to the notrh-
west without Increasing in strength. The
Atalanta with the Gould family on board
and the royal yacht Osborne with the
Queen and distinguished party on board
were preparing to follow the race. The
Prince OF Wales was on board the Bri-
tannia and Mr.. George Gould was
on board the vigilant. Soon
after the yachts started seward it seemed
that the conditions Of the race had appar-
emily been reversed and that it was to be
run to leeward and beat back which
was what Mr.. Gould originally wanted.
Hauled Flag Down.
Just then the VigiIant was seen TO haul
down racing flag and to take instopsaiIs,
and the yachts and excursion fleet at once
headed for the shore.
The coast guard station of this district
communicated with the steamer return
ing with the feet of excursion boats, and
reply was received saying something
was wrong with the Vigilsnt's keel.
Later.
Some persons who came ashore here
from excursion steamers said that the race
was postponed on account OF the fact that
the Vigilant lost her centreboard and
therefore could not race.
Another report OF the failure OF the
Nigilant TO start today says that the
American yacht signalled that she was
disabi and upon being asked in what
manner she replied that her centreboard
was either gone or badly damaged. 1t
transpires that the Queen was not on
board the royal yacht Osborne, but a
large party, including the Prince of
Wales and the Duke OF York were
on board the yacht. The Prince of Wales
had not announced his intention of sail
ing on the Britannia today. This fact
did not become known until the yachts
returned, 1t being generally asserted that
the Prince was on board his cutter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
l43 CANAL ST.. LARGE ARRIVAL

California Peaches, Piums and Pears.
HARVEY PRODUCE 90,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-18
no LATE ron CLAssTFIc42r

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