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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
LOOKED GROUND OVER.
The Commissioners on Appraisal
Looked Over State House Site.

Messrs. Gardiner G. Sims, j. Edward
Studley and Addison @. her, the gentle
men appointed by the Supreme Court to act
as commissioners for the appraisal of land
values on the site OF the new State House,
took their first action this afternoon.
In response 10 an invitation issued by
Chairman Sims the real estate owners met
the commission on Brownell street at
o'clock this afternoon, when the method
OF procedure proposed by the
appraisers was explained to them.
1t Is the intention of the
commission to have an exhaustive inves-
tigation OF the value OF the property and
all parties interested will have ample time
to speak in person or be represented by
counsel at the public hearings which are
to be held in the Senate chamber, the first
meeting to be on Thursday, September "a,
at IL o'clock in the forenoon.
An official stenographer will attend all
hearings and his notes will be for public
inspection. The use OF the Senate Cham
ber and a committee room for headquar-
ters at the State House has been granted
the commission by Secretary of State
Bennett.
The estates which are yet to be secured
by the State are those owned by the fol-
lowing parties on the area bounded by
Smith, Gaspee, Francis and Brownell
streets, and surrounding the ten acres
already purchased in the center OF the
site:
Marshall Woods and wife
Elizabeth Francis.
Sally Francis.
Mathew j. Pagan.
Albert w. Smith.
Emma &. Smith.
Alexander Duncan estate.
Ruhmon Wall.
Warren X. Percc.
ABBY +. Sessions.
Guardian of Abby f. Sessions.
City OF Providence.
Old Colony Railroad Company.
Providence d Worcester Railroad Com
pany.
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road Company.
Annie b. +. Woods.
MED by Secretary Gleason OF the State
House Commission proper, State Commits
sioner of Education Rockwell, and Attor-
ney General Dubois. They were met by
City Solicitor Colwell, Mr.. Woods, A. NJ.
Eaton, counsel for Ruhmon Wall,
Mr.. Perce, Mr.. A. w. Smith, George II.
Burnham, and Dennis III. Sheahan, counsel
for Frances Carey and Margaret Lynn,
lease holders on the Woods estate. The
party made an examination of the whole
property with view to making
approximate estimates as to the
number and value of the buildings.
Chairman Sims explained that the three
mbers OF the commission all lived in
different sections of the city and had no
personal interest whatever i'm the
property but wished to get
some idea of the valuation i'm
that locality so that an agreement may he
arrived at which will be mutually salts
factory to the State and property owners.
After the tour of inspection and the ex-
plantations offered by the owners the
meeting adjourned until September 81 for
the public hearing in the Senate Cham
Der.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
Nigilant Leading.

After rounding the Skerries buoy on the
first round it was dead thrash to wind
ward against an eb6-tide to the East
Blackstone mars boat. Nearing that point
a thick haze almost obscured the yachts
from view, but it was seen that Vigilant
rounded the markbost with long lead.
On account OF the mist no times worth
recording could he taken at this point.
With a slight freshening breeze Satanita
did little better, but the Vigilant held
her lead until the close of the return.
On the whole the first round was
sailed in an entirely uneventful
manner, and it was evident that unless
the wind increased very materially the
cutter had not the slightest chance of
winning. The times OF :he yachts at this
stage OF the race were as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
OPPOSE new LAW.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. Charles A. Cot
teriii, representing Parke, Davis a. Co. OF
Detroit, said to be the largest general
manufacturing pharmacists in the world,
had conference with the Treasury off,
cials today in regard to the section of the
new tariff act exempting from tax all
alcohol used in the arts and in medicinal
preparations. Although large users of
alcohol, this firm is strongly opposed to
this provision in the new act. One of
their principal objections is, they claim,
that it would open the door for the sale OF
numberless worthless and harmful COM
pounds miscalled medicines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
AT NEW BEDFORD.


New BEDFORD, Aug. 31.-It is stated
today that 500 bales of cloth have been
shipped from the Bristol mill this week
and IS from the Hathaway mill; also that
female helpare at work in the cloth rooms
getting more goods ready for shipment
If this continues, it is believed that more
mills will give in before long and start up
at the old schedule. Neither side has made
a move today and the strikers are still firm
in their determination to hold out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
BAKER CONFIRMS REPORT.
Bp The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. .31.-Dispatches from
Minister Baker at Managua confirm the
reports OF the expulsion of Americans
who participated In the Mosquito revolu-
tion. Some trouble was found in decipher-
ing certain portions of the dispatt hes and
the department was not informed at one
o'clock as to what action the minister had
taken in reference to the arrest of the
Americans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
BARN BURNED.

A barn owned by josephine johnson
and occupied 10y Horton ". Watson, tea
peddler, ON fineld avenue, was burned
last night as the result of the accidental
upsetting of lantern. The flames
were discovered by Officer Mitchell Of
station Z. who rang in an alarm from box
2le. The occupant succeeded in getting
out two horses and wagons but the bu Id
ing with a quantity OF hay was destroyed.
I.ess about $500, fully insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
VISITORS WILL Be WELCOME.

The elegant NEWS excursion steamer
city Of Boston will arrive at ber dock
Steamboat Compsny's wharf,
south Water street, foot OF Planet, at
noon tomorrow, and visitors will be well
come on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
a Tariff Decision.

RosToN, Aug. 3l.-The secretary Of the
treasury has notified the collector at this
port that all imported goods held in Gus
toms custody on Aug. 2s 1894 whether un-
claimed on board vessel or in process ot
transportation, are To be entitled to the
benefit of the new tariff act. This changes
the previous ruling of the department..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

do W ho had fsyorite seats in the balcony
last year.
The ticket office isn't In the old place
either aud little extra exertiop VIII have
to be made to reach that general rendez-
yous. Il won't take great while to get
use to the new arrangements and in a few
weeks the hundreds OF amusement seek
ers will like the new hall much better
than the old.
An opportunity TO inspect IL will 10
offered free tomorrow evening from 8 -
IL o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

Vigilant, 1t will be seen from these
figures, had lead of 15 minutes, 10 sec
onds at the end OF the first round.
Eventually, owing to ioggy weather,
the race was stopped after the yachts had
been becalmed for long time, with the
Vigilant In the lead. The American
yacht was accorded the prize, as she was
ahead when the race was declared at an
end on account OF The thick weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
DIED.

fANNING-ln this city, Aug. -. Margaret.
daughter of Richard and Margaret Fan
ninW. aged ~ years. months.
MAsON-ln this city, Aug. ~, Elizabeth A.,
wife Of the late William Mason. aged 80
years. 3 months aud 2S days
Funeral from her late residence, bSf Cranston
street Sunday at 3 d. n.
Relatives aud friends invited 20 attend.
burial al convenience Of family.
TARRING-In this city, Aug. "a. William. son
0f George aud Elzt VI. tarrng, aged
year months and day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
TO LIVE A YEAR.
Bat Shea, Who Killed Robert Ross,
Gets a Stay Of Proceedings.
Bu the Awociated Pres

ALBANY, Aug. a." Bat" Shea, who
was convicted OF numbering Robert Ross
at Troy during last springs elections, and
who was ohave been eiectrocuted this
week, will probably enjoy life another
year. A stay has been granted pending
an appeal. All the testimony has to be
printed and in the Buchanan case this
consumed year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
NEW P0STmASTERS.


WAsHNoToN, Aug. 3l.-Thirty-seven
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
today. OF these 25 were TO fill vacancies
caused by designations, nine BY removals
and three by deaths.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
DEFEAT FOR CLEVELAND.

DENVER, Aug. 31.-Chairman w. +.
mittee, has recognized the claims OF r. u.
Arbuckle to the Craftsmanship OF the
state committee. This IL defeat for the
Cleveland wing of the Colorado Demo-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
A CONSPIRACY.
President Hart Says One Exists to
Destroy Baseball Parks.

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-President Hart Of
the Chicago Baseball Club in an inter-
view today said: "After little investi-
cation have concluded that conspiracy
exists to systematically destroy the ball
parks in various cities. The motives of
the people involved and who they are |
have not yet been able to discover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
Rratt,oboro.s BIKE Tourney.

BRATTLEBoRo, VT, Aug. si.-At the
bicycle tournament here +. l. Elmer of
Springfield, Mass, broke the track record
of 2;l7 s5 by doing the mile in 2:13 2-5,
and Nat Butler of Cambridge, Mass, won
the two-mile handicap from the 30-yard
urE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
Boom Is On.

EXETER, n H., Aug. 3l.-The Exeter
Manufacturing company's cotton mills,
which have been idle since the fire of
March, 1898, were put in partial operation
today. The full force will be employed
Sept. 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
THE PYTHIANS.
BY The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l.-The supreme
lodge of Knights of Pythias is to adopt the
report excluding in future all bartenders
and saloon keepers This will not affect
present members. The question concern
ing the German ritual is not yet decided
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
C0L0NIA WANTED.
An Offer Made for the First OF Last
Years Cup Defenders.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3i.It has been re-
ported in yachting circles fors day or two
that a prominent yachtsman of this city
has MADE an offer for the sloop Colonia,
the first Of the cup defenders to be built
last year.
IL was further said that II the offer was
accepted the Colonis might be altered
somev hat and then put in shape for an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
Talked About.
Entertainments Today.

Entertainments Today.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-James J. Cor
bett in "Gentleman Jack"
LoTHRoP's OPERA HoUsE-"Nip and Tuck
WESTMINSTER THEATER-Fields & Hanson's
Drawing Cards.
ROCKY PoINT-Forest Casino and Bijou Theater
CRESCENT PARK-wnd West show.
The fourth station police barn was sold
yesterday afternoon for S42.
There is sufficient energy latent in
cubic foot of air TO kill a reg giment.
United States Commissioner Blodgett
has gone to Baltimore on pleasure trip.
Petroleum Is derived from vegetable
and animal su distances that were deposited
in and associated with the forming
rocks.
The committee on education met this
forenoon aud examined half dozen diff
ferent sites for the proposed new high
school building.
There is movement on foot TO petition
the Legislature TO pass law which will
prohibit the use OF the American flag for
advertising display purposes.
The hair had growth of it's own apart
from that which animates the human
body. This accounts for the growth of
the hair in the dead long after interment
Suburban travel on the New York &
New England was delayed this morning
at West Arlington by the work on the
new bridge, and the electric car service
got the benefit of IL.
Labor Day will be celebrated at Oakland
Beach Hotel when the guests will be
treated TO a special bake that will repre-
sent the possibilities of the famous Rhode
Island feast. O-o-oh
Mark l.. Gilbert, who began following
the sea with his father at the age of 10,
is now, at the age of IL, master of the
schooner Addie Vessels, running between
Rockland. Me-, and New York, and is
probably the youngest sea captain in the
merchant business.
Police Officer Brahney, W no patrols APP
pleton street and others in that vicinity,
was in the Sixth District Court this morn
ing charged with making an assault on
Frank Rogers. Rogers had number of
his friends on hand to swear that Brah-
ney was in the act of striking him, but
they did not, and Judge Sweetland con-
cluded that Rogers had not been
injured bodily or otherwise and dis
charged 1.-The officer. The case seemed to
smack of spite as a brother of Frank had
been arrested for drunkenness three
months ago, and an effort is being made
to remove Braheny from the beat and IL
possible from the force.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

Governor Brown is TO attend the big
New England fair at Worcester neat
'N~'resday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

Chicago Gram Notes.
SUorED aY % wtbpEs
Car Lots Today Wheat 26i, corn all i,
oats 33j, hogs 1900.
Estimates Tomorrow Wheat 3g, corn
400. oats 26O, hogs 1900
Heavy shipping hogs sj.i5 10 s6.l5.
Local Stock Quotations.
SUOrKD Rra r. uEEDES
BANkA
Bd tska rn .ns.
A-s-io.a.... 81 Ca. Fr.........ieo -.
Atlantic ..... q 90. NstN An 60 ,sS
Bi'es Csnr b. 7s,. 30. stCom. ...... az bis
City. ........ 20 70 od........ ...l0s ....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31
Local stock quotations.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

The Satanita had a3 seconds better of
the start, but the Vigllant soon began TO
overhaul her and four minutes after cross
ing the line the American sloop passed
Satanita to windward and set her spin
maker for broad reach TO the Skerrles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-31

The following were the times OF the two
yachts as they crossed the starting line.
The oasis., 1894-11-22

Not freighter's outfit Is obtainable
 in Tucson. They are all out on the
 roads leading from Tucson, mostly on
 the roads to Rosemont, Greatervllle,
 Mammoth, Montana and Old Glory. The mines in those camps being in operation makes good business for the freighters while causing other Tucson enterprises to be benefited at the same time.
 Sportsmen say that such numbers of wild ducks have passed oven of late as have not been equaled in several years. They also complain of very amateur sportsmen, who fire at them while flying over, often thus prevent ing them from descending. A fine flock of thirty teal is reported as hay Ing been viewed by one nimrod.
 A watch lost at Phoenix by William Reeves, over year ago, was recover ed by Billy Blankenship last week from an honest farmer six miles out of town. The latter had come into possession of the timekeeuer in the usual course of trade, but surrendered to a superior legal title.
 Globe had another fire last Tuesday night. The residence of Probate Judge Allison of Gila county was destroyed. and that of w. W. Brookner along side of it. Judge Allison's house which had just been furnished was valued al sl, 800. Brookner's residence was worth about $500
 MT. Jno. Hendrickson met with 8 slight accident while working on the well at Gila Bend last Monday. He caught his front between the band and 1 the floor of the derrick, causing a pain | ful sprain. He is now able to be about town with limp.
 It is said that the Picacho placer mill, above Yuma, was started up last Saturday morning and $500 cleaned | up. A full force is working day and | night. The great pumping plant is successfully.
 There promises to be large area planted to fruit trees in the Salt Riv- CT valley this season. The new rail- road will be there in time to ship the produce at living rates.
 Mrs. G. H. Adams, of Phoenix, has become totally blind. Her husband, Rev c. H. Adams, has been almost blind for three or four years.
 Mesa had her first case of bifurcat- d skirts the other evening. People Ire gradually recovering.
The oasis., 1894-11-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, EXECUTIVE
 DErARTMENT,

q
 DKPARTMEgT,
 PHRNIx, Sunday, November II, 1894
 To the People of the Territory of Arizona. Greeting:
 Recognizing the manifold blessings Of a kind Providence during the past year and in accordance with revered custom Of the American people and in conformity with the proclamation of the President of the United States. do hereby appoint
 Thursday. November a9, 1894, q day of Thanksgiving and prayer to be ob- served by the people throughout the terri tory.
 Truly the hearts of patriots ought to be filed with gratitude and thanksgiving when we consider the outcome of the threatening events Of the past year, which demonstrates that the principles of our Government when in the keeping Of wise and courageous hands are sufficient to meet and overcome the great est dangers which may menace the integrity or perpetuity of the republic.
 Since the people of our territory have been favored with more than ordinary peace, plenty and prosperity, and the absence of want and distress in ifs many forms, let us with grateful hearts cease from all business pursuits on that day, and with one accord Give thanks unto the Lord for his merclful kindness to the children of men,"
 In testimony l have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the Territory.
 Done at Phoenix, the capital, the eleventh day of November, in the year Of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Four, and Of our American independence the one hundred and eighteenth.
 LsEAL.l LOUIS c. HUGHES. By the Governor:
 CHARLEsM. BRUCE,
 Secretary of the Territory.
The oasis., 1894-11-22

Of. Price's Cream Baking Powder
 Rogty Years ths SssDdaad.
The oasis., 1894-11-22
ADDITIONAL ARIZONA NEWS.

rado, on his way to Phoenix, owing tC
 his wlfe's Illness, was detained in St
 Johns. About 9 D. m. on the night of
 October 3lst, he administered fatal
 dose of morphine to his 10 day old
 babe, for the collie. The child imme-
 diately went to sleep, at l2, midnight,
 the mother discovered unusual symp-
 tons. Dr. Platt was immediately sum-
 moned and found the child cold and
 blue, respirations slow and signing,
 heart feeble and fluttering. The usual
 antidotes were administered hypoder-
 mically, together with cardiac and
 respiratory stimulants, artificial respi-
 ration was continued to the last, in spite of all; the little one passed away
 at p. m. the following day.
 It begins to appear very much as fl Arizona had her debt reduced to about s750, 900, or in other words that the railroad bonds of Pima, Maricopa and Yavapai county were illegal This is the opinion of the supreme court of the United States. While it seems to be settled that county or territory will not be permitted to pay the in- terest or principal of these bonds, yet, when we come to statehood, there is no reason why the state cannot yali- date the same if it so desires. But at present, under the decision, Arizonas debt is reduced to the sum of s750, 900.
 Some fellow citizens of P. J. Cole, of Phoenix, when he lived in Springfield, Ohio, bantered him for specimen of Arizona's boasted lemons. These ban tering citizens were of Italian birth. Last week MT. Cole received box of beautiful lemons from Gandolfos gar dens In Yuma. He immediately for warded them to his Ohio friends, with the conundrum, Gan King Humbert beat these?" MT. Cole knew such thing was impossible.
 One of the important industries of the Salt River valley during the win ter season is the shipment of dressed poultry. Dunn X Forsee of Tempe last season disposed of over 900 chick ems and turkeys and this year expect to increase their business very largely. They will supply Arizona points and California markets. Their 1 first shipment will be made this even | ing to Los Angeles to fill special or der.
 Smuggling is again on the increase The smugglers are merchants of Sono- ra. They go to Tucson on horseback, and buy mostly dry goods, boots and | shoes. These they put in packs weigh Ing as high as l50 pounds. How they get across the line only they them selves know, but often do, for many 1f them return again. The smuggling .rade is considerable business in Tucson, in the aggregate.
 N. .. Murphy, the next delegate to has been uproariously ovat- d in Prescott, his former home. A public reception was rendered him ast Tuesday night. Next Tuesday evening at the Prescott opera house, President F. Nj. Murphy, of the north md south road, and wife, will give the and wife a farewell re- ,eption prior to their departure for Phoenix.
 It is reported on good authority that he Southern Pacific will begin to 'ulld between Phoenix and Prescott ,efore the first of the year. They made the survey over two years ago. 3y securing the Bullock road and with he NJ. 6 P already in operation they ( Ould soon have a competing line
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1894-12-23

Mrs. Samuel Jones met with Il Sc
we're accident while returning from
Deeth. Tho horse became unman-
agcable and ran the wagon against Il
boulder, throwing her ont, the wheel
passing y and crushing her leg
neal the ankle.
The new ten. stamp mill is complet-
cd and all ready for Spring work.
There is n force OF miners at work
taking out ore at the present for an
early start III the Spring.
Our sportsmen report plenty of deer
i'll the neighborhood, the snow driving
them from the mountains.
The Bruneau Mining Company
have completed their 76- Cree ditch
and expect to start in washing early
in the season. They have an abund
ance of pipes and sluice boxes on the
ground, and prospects look fair for a
nice clean up the coming Summer.
They have n force Of men on the Cop
per Creek ditch and expect 10 COM
pletc it by the lst Of July.
\ number of prospcctors in this
district think they have struck it
rich, but ms they are all poor men, dc.
volopmcnt work is slow.
There are several freight teams.
loaded with groceries, etc, due from
Dccth.
l.. II. Prunty and j. l.. Martin, OF
Wclls, visited Mardis in the interest
OF some quartz and placer locations
they have here. Mr.. Prunty has
some very good placer ground that he
expects TO work the coming season.
s. a. Parker, n capitalist from Salt
Lake, was bonding u few claims here
recently. Your correspondent is in
formed that he secured Mahogany
Jim's, Loco Sans and several other
rich placer claims.
Mardis now has two stores. ono
saloon and several blacksmith shops
to cay nothing about tie chicken
coops md pig pens.
MAYO.