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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
THREE FINANcIERs


Wit Endcavor TO Reorganixe the New
York and New England.
Boston, Feb 15.-The reorganization of
the New York and New England railroad
b one Of the chief topics in railroad
circles, and there is much speculation as
TO what lines the reorganization will tend.
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr., in an inter
view, said: "Mr. Waterbury, Mr.. Can
non and myself have consented, at the
urgent request of the large bondholders,
to reorganiEe the New England road, but
we have not formulated any plan, and we
shall not until all interests have been
heard. We are all agreed, however, that
the stock should bear the burden Of any
reorganization. We shall protect the
bondholders as far as possible. We can
not tell how much money will be needed
IL may be 100000 or $5,0O0.Ooo. The
Mcleod interest, as such, has had nothing
to do with our appointment, but we ex-
pect no serious opposition from that quar-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. Is. The will OF
Annie Pixley Fulford was brought 20 the
Office OF the register of wills yesterday by
the executor, Charles L. Morgan, Jr., and
Morris II. Backus for probate, and letters
testamentary on the estate were granted
them. After directing payment of debts
and funeral expenses, the will continues:
"All my estate, real and personnel, what
soever and wheresoeyer, give, devise and
bequeath unto my husband. Robert Full
ford, his heirs and sssignees forever"
The testament then provides for the
distribution # the estate In the event of
the death Of her husband occurring be-
fore her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

OLDTowN. Me-, Feb. l5.-Joseph Nicolar,
leader OF the "old party" of the Penob-
scot tribe of Indians, its representative
for years past in the Maine legislature,
historian, lecturer, temperance advocate
and promoter of education in the tribe.
died of pneumonia, at Indian island, yes
terday. He leaves a wife and four sons.
Tuesday was his 67th birthday. Nicolar
was descendant of line of powerful
Maine Indian chiefs and was a man of
noble bearing and of the gentlest charac-
ter. The "old party" favors the retention
of the ancient tribal customs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
Erauds punished

NEW YORK, Feb. 15-John A. Dunphy,
convicted for administering illegal oaths
to voters and allowing politicians to ac-
company them into the booths to prepare
their ballots, was sente need TO two years
in Sing Sing. Peter Neville, another m
spector, got one year in the penitentiary.
James p. Rue admitted that he received
e. for his vote. and got six months besides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
A Disagreement.

CINCINNATI, Feb. Is The defense in
tho Breckenridge Pollard case are still
taking testimony. Miss Pollard's testi-
mony having shown that she claimed
that she was veiled when she gave birth
to child at the founding asylum, the
defense have the deposition of DIR. De-
courcey. the physician, who said he never
attended veiled woman in childbirth at
the svlurn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
A Tanrled skein.

ris and wife are held by the police here
for alleged swindling, being tangled up
with diamonds. watch chains and cluster
earrings. The diamonds were pledged 10
a New York pswnbroker about Jan. fG
Druggist Donkin advanced, $50 on them.
The diamonds are new in his hands. The
police are looking for an owner.--....
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strnrnl. WIZ IA. uitter-

NKw BEDFORD. Mass, Feb lb.-There is
every indication that the strike Of the
weavers OF Wamsutta mill No will be a
prolonged one. The etrikers have been
greatly encouraged by the Wesvers'
union, which voted unanimously 20 sup
port the strikers union and non-union
alike, 50 lcDg az they continue " rem Ain
out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
Wanted % CommIt Ms.rder.

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-J. NJ. Nj Donald en-
tered the Illinois Trust i,nd Savings
bank, crying that he wanted to kill some
one, and pointed revolver at Secretary
Hinles' head. The man wal overpower d
and locked up. McDonald's son died re-
Gently, and this Is suppos ed to have af-
fected his mind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

wAsHIScros, Feb. iSy Representative
railroad corporat IONS To use the most
perfect appliances on trains for the safety
Of their passengei = and employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15-Acthig Secre-
tary of the Treasury Curtis recol nmends
that the beacon light on the. statue of
Liberty in New York harbor be extin-
guished. The cost of the light for seven
years has been s64. .7b9.92 Acc ording TO
the lighthouse board the beacon is not an
aid to navigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

CoNcoRp, ~ H., Feb. lb.--John r.
Blakeiey, 80, unmarried, committed sui.
eide BY hanging yests rday afternoon.
Derapgsment. resulting from an attack
of the grip. il the caiIse assigned. He
bought a revolver yesterday forenoon, but
evidently changed tis mind about
usfno A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
BecomInr Quite Common.

Boston, Feb. 15.--About 10 o'cock yes
terday morning three young men went into
the variety store owned by Mrs. Hickey at
1o6 Dorchester avenue. One of them held
Mrs. Hickey while the others rausscked
the store, taking with them te worth Of
tobacco and t2.5o In silver. The men es-
caped
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

wAsHrNeroS. Feb. l5.--Attorney Cen
erai oIney has rendered an opinion TO the
effect that reimportcd domestic whiskv,
when withdrawn from bond In taxable.
according TO the number Of gallons at
the time Of importation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
lns..rter. prom uplo. Rank..

I BRIb6EPoRT, Conr., Feb. 10. The
strikers are beginning 10 show signs of
weakening Five ms mbers of the railway
association deserted last night and Others
were expelled for betraying the affairs of
the association. Those who have left the
association will GO back TO their old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
Bad yalsntIne. seIr.d

srRNeFIELD. Mass, Feb. 15.-Assistant
Postmaster Ballard seized lot of valen-
tines. which were mostly sent TO young
women In this city, because OF their sour
rilous nature. The penalty for sending
such matter Is 5000 fine or FIVE years in
prison, or both
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
HOUSES TO LET.
OFFICE OF
WV. w. RIcKARD,
~ Westminster st.
Real Estate,
Mortgage and
Insurance.

We desire to call attention to the fact
that amid the general calamity that has
recently overtaken the investment
world, when banks, silver, rail-
roads and manufactures have gone
down and millions have been wasted,
LAND alone remains unshaken.
Disaster cannot affect it. Ruin else
where gives its strength. The attention
Of the whole investment world is now
turned in this direction. In the next
few years fortunes Will be made by iu-
dicious investment in good landed prop
erty today.
We have productive Real Estate both
on the East and West sides of the river,
varying in price from $1,000 to $4,000.
We are also offering for investment
valuable lots in the best localitiesefor
residences. A large number can be dis
posed Of on the installment plan.
Residences on the outskirts of the city
and in the nearby towns for sale
Money to Loan on Real Estate
Security in Sums to Suit.
VIM. w. RICHARD G. CO.,
"a Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15

PHrLADBLPHri., Feb. Is = The Phila-
delphia schoons May Williams IL ashore
at Jersey .beseti. "A high sea 10 running,
but the esptsjn refuses V abandon the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-15
MARKETS and GROCERIES

n IT, WHlTTAKER-CHoICE FAMILY GRO
a. cerics. Pure Teas CCnecs, Flour Grain,
Hay and Straw. 1908 Westminster ST. Telephone.
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WY XTANTED-A special agent 10 take charge OF
w Pawtucket and district. Apply Henry Aulid.
State Agent, ia Weybosset street, Providence.
febH-5t
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
Seeking a Lost Bonanz,

In the early days OF the BIact p,I
says special telegram to the 81 NJ
Daily Dispatch, a party OF pros.., |
camped one night on Crow creek mn.
west OF the present location OF SpeaS,I
On the following day they started !
Deadwood, striking across the co,,,l
in as straight line as possible. 81
al miles from Crow Creek ona OF tba j
ty picked up piece oi quartz vEJ
looked as though it might be yaIo,,I
The stone was carried to Deadwood N
pounded up and panned out by H4l
kc"ts. an experienced miner, who say,I
was the richest piece of rock he ever q
in the Black Hills. The man 81
found it fully explained, so lar ashpoa
remember, he place where be pcg4|
up, and Il few months later made 2gl
tempt to again locate the spot but. n
ing to the TACT that he ground was n
cred with snow MAS unable to dOl
definitely He died before again attend
Ing the discovery. Those @ho are an|
lar with he details oi the story h4F5
that the place has never been distutI
by the presence ol prospectors, Al !
tempt Will be made within the neuSI
weeks by two old-timers to locate i
ground whore the rich gold vein lid
posed to exist.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Artesian came very near bciD, !.
out by fire a few days ago. At1.N ~
war discovered in the coal sbod, ~ ~
gill Bros, and from there was o,,s =
Gated to their grain warebonvo ~' a
ing In an hour the fire had fnJ w W
sheds and warehouse. Two c,,,
standing OH the side tract, thot b,,'
been unloaded. and they wo.o raa Y
burned A part oI the Warahor., "
occupied rs living rooms hv 4 p.V
grain buyer. His household GOOD Da
a total loss, with no Insurance. " w 'a
oi their clothing was saved Nra ~
dHrd OF Roswell was visiting Mrs. ny NJ
Both ladies grabbed what tbar
carry and just escaped in then NJ ~
clothes. Only the heayy rain ri y y
hours previous prevented the wbolas7
ness part Of the town being ms.1
wiped out, the roofs ol bnjIdma,
rubbish being soaked with water mi
were sixty tons OF coal in the sheds y
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
In the EAr West

A fourteen year-old girl at Hood
River, Or, took an afternoon of re-
Gently and killed ten snakes.
Central Wyoming contains vast beds
OF coal. 4 valuable deposit was re-
Gently discovered at Douglas.
At Rawlins, Wvo.. there viii be set
out this spring 5000 shade trees as Il
result of Il better water supply for jr
rigation.
A chute has been built from the hills
above Astoria down to the docks. 1t
will be used 10 transport 10000 cords Of
wood TO the steamers
The Pueblo steel works has borun
rolling IN order for 1850 tons Of sixty
five pound rails for the Burlington 4.
Missouri River railroad The contract
for $4,000 tons for the Union Pacific is
not yet completed.
4 commission house in Boise Idaho
recently loaded five cars of potatoes for
Kansas City. They have orders for
twenty-five car loads for Omaha and
Kansas City. The recent cold snap in
the East and South practically ruined
the early potato crop. This will create
an enormous demand for Western early
potatoes.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
Criminal DOings.

Three desperate criminals escaped
from jail at Birmingham, Ala.
Jim" Jordan, notorious outlaw.
was killed in Clark county. Ala
William Pierce. a farmer. shot and
killed himself at Smith Center Kan.
Fong Sing, a laundryman. was muir
defed and his place burned at Wood
ward, Okla.
John Atwater. a gambler. committed
suicide at Birmingham. Ala, by taking
poison.
The remains Of a baby that had been
thrown from 4 train We're found beside
the railroad track at Springfield. Ohio.
An incendiary at Hot Springs. Ark.
destroyed four buildings and caused Il
loss of $4,000.
John Taylor (colored wanted at Lon
don, Ohio. for breaking out Of iail was
arrested 1T Adrian, Mich.
Arthur Hotchliss pleaded guilty To 4
charge Of burglary ut Norwalk. Ohio.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
A gold medal awarded To Ernd aripL

A gold medal awarded to Frederick
Z. Ives Of Philadelphia, by the Photo
graphic society Of that city, for his
achievements in colorcd photography,
will be formally presented at recep-
ton to be given him next "Wednesday
evening upon his return from London
Mr.. Ives has received many honors
from scientific bodies While abroad.
Ills system, it will he remembered,
consists Of the use of three pictures of
the same subject, obtained through
glass Of different colors and then OK
hibited through similar color screens
in such way as to unite them in one
composite heliochromy' is his name
for it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
Foreign Gossip.

Mexican soldiers are massacrcd by
Indians
Da CANA, the Brazilian insurgont
chief. is a prisoner Of the governor Of
Uruguay.
The Diamond Match company will
build an immense factory n England,
locating it in London
Fire 1T Shanghai, China, on April 8,
according to advices just received ut
Sal Francisco, destroyed 800 houses
An cmployc Of the British embassy
at Paris Of the name of Nillaume has
beaten the cycling record for six hours.
having covered distance of III miles
and 1.Oo. yards.
dispatch to the Paris Steele from
Vienna says that a beg-ar attacked the
head of the RothSchilds' branch bank
ing house in that city, stabbing the
banker in the face while he WAS walk
ing through the streets.
The Spanish mcdcal delegation sent
10 look into the epidemic at Lisbon re-
norts that the cholera has spread to
the left bank Of the River TaguS. Some
eases are reported at Castillo Branco
III the province Of Bcira, close to the
Spanish frontier.
The king Of Belgium has issued an
ukase annulling the measures Of the
1orlner 'egents and of the skiptschint
against eN-lNing Milan and eX-Dunen
Natalle on the ground that these meas
hfes were unconstitutional. The kin.
restores his parents to constitutional
rights as members OF the rogal honSp
An explosion Of dynamite occurred
at the residence Of a DIR. RenSon in the
ille dc la PaiN, Liege The basement
OF the building was shattered and Dr.
henson and his wife We're injured. The
shock also caused the breaking Of win
doWS III the houses in the vicinity.
There is no clue to the person WHO
caused the outrage.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Walter Besant, though he writes a
great deal about love and talks even
more on that interesting topic, does not
look like man OF sentimental inclina-
tions. His high forehead and his full
beard suggest scientist. and he is
sedate and midllc-aged. Mr.. Besant
is broad enough to have a keen admira-
ton for some Of his fellow craftsmen
particularly for Kipling, Stevenson
and George Meredith. He enjoys great
personal popularity in London because
OF his genial nature and sunny DISPOSE
ton.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
RfD4tunatc Events

Hundreds Of people are killed by the
earthquakes in Greece
Marion Smith, twelve years old was
killed by a runaway at Waterloo. Ind.
The Wesleyan Methodist church and
two other buildings burned at Middle
port, Ohio. Loss, $4,000.
The Mississippi river steamer Iron
Duke sunk fifteen miles above Cairo.
The boat was valued at $4,000
\ river III the province Of Quebec
bursts its banks and sweeps away
many houses. killing twelve people.
The st. Charles hotel in New Orleans
is damaged S5OO,OoO One life is lost
and perhaps more
A business block burned at Winches-
ter Va. with a loss Of 100000. The
flames were Of incendiary origin.
Patrick Doyle. sixteen years old. was
drowned while swimming near Assump-
tiOn Ill.
Two carpenters. G. Underwood and
Henry Hankinson. We're killed by Il
falling scaffold at San Francisco. Cal.
Ihirtynine coal ears on the pennsyl-
vania railroad were derailed at Tipton.
Pl.. and John Sausserman, brake
man. was killed
Patrick Doyle, aged sixteen. while in
swimming at Assumption. Ill.,. was
taken with cramps and drowned Be-
fore he went down the las; x.ne he bade
his companions goodbye
The village Of Davidson. northwest
Of Flint. Mich. was visited by Il con
flagration early in the morning that
practically wiped out the trsiness por-
ton of the town. Twenty-three build
ings We're destroyed The fire was
controlled by the aid Of the Flint fire
department. Loss about $4,000; III
surance, $35,O
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Personal Mention.

United States Senator Stockbridge of
Michigan dies suddenly in Chicago.
Frank Hatton. eX-postmaster general,
dies in Washington
Anthony Sweeney. a wealthy insur-
ance agent and real estate owner Of
Denver, died 1T Hot Springs. Ark.
Secretary Lamont has had Samuel
HodgkinS chief Of the records division
OF the war department since 1867. re-
moved
Through the death of 4 relative Pr-
vate John McCann. Company +. Nine
! teenth Infantry, L. $. A.. has inherited
! $1,000
The late David Dudley Field loft real
estate IN New York city to tn" value of
about S4OO,eoo and personal property
Of the value of about $4,000.
Ray Wells. 4 siNtcen-year-ola Brook
Iyn messenger boy. raced after 4 run
away horse, caught up to it and saved
the life of Il three-ycar-old child in the
wagon.
Mrs Armory of New York has start
ed school where She and seven SER
wants train mattresses. The servants
SO trained are III great demand, it is
said.
The death is announced Of NJ. A.
| Muir, of Gloucester Terrace. HYDE
iark. London. who was widely known
III Yachting circles Mr. Muir was the
owner Of the yachts Mabel and Winona
Mrs. Beccher. widow of Henry Ward
Reecher. is sai! to be Very poor and
has given up her beautiful home in
brooklyn for Il smaller and cheaper
dwelling
The Rev. Wilson has resigned as
president OF IenoX college, Hopknson.
Iowa, TO accept chair at the Presby-
terrain Theological Seminary 1T Omaha,
Neb.
The oldest men in the United States
senate are: Morrill, Of Vermont. who
is eighty -four; Palmer Of Illinois. sey
nty-seven: Harris of Tennessee, seven
slA' pugh of Alabama, seventy four:
Sherman of Ohio and Hunton OF yir-
SlnIa S1EentN-Onp
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and was bound over in the sum OF

and was bound over in the sum OF
$500.
Allan Afford. son Of Gen George +.
Afford Of Dallas. Tex, IS charged WIN
passing forged checks at Beatrice, Ncp.
He has disappeared.
Herman Stocked, who forged notes III
excess of $4,000. was held for ulai at
Galcna. H. His father, wealthy
farmer, has died of grlef.
julius limerick. a sewing machine
agent of Cleveland, Ohio. drowned HIM
self in six inches of water IN a fountain
at Fulton Street Park, Grand Rapids,
Mich. Alcoholism was the cause.
The grand jury at Rockford Ill. re-
turned three indictments against NJ. L.
Knapp. who forced DR.. Fitch to sign
notes for 5000 at the point of piS-
tol last January.
Horny O'Nell, who recently eioped
with Miss Mclnnis from Rockford. H.,
tried to commit suicide III Jail there by
cutting his throat. Ills recovery Is
doubtful.
Nan.lals broke into Grace Episcopal
church ut Lyons, Iowa, sla>hed the big
altar Bible to pieces with a sharp KNIFE,
tore the costly altar robes to shreds
and destroyed all the hymn and prayer
books.
At Canton. Ky. the base ball team
went out to practice and Alfred Nc
Cawley, a respected citizen, was select
ed to umpire. His decisions proved I'M
satisfactory. precipitaring quarrel.
McCawley became cXaSperated. and
going behind the backstop. he blew his
brains out with revolver.
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Otherwise.

A bill passed the Cherokee legislature
providing for distributing per capita
S6.14O,0oo among the Chcrokees
The Portland. Or. savings bank
which closed its doors last July. has re.
sumed business.
Miners ut Toluca. Ill. have decided
10 return TO work Manager Dcylin
has assured them protection from ont
side strikers.
by the suspension Of a bank in st
Joseph, Mo. the city treasurer is dc.
privcd by law Of any place To dennsit
the city funds.
At the close OF chapel services in tho
ONO penitentiary at Columbus officers
OF the institution engaged in n dis
graceful ilgE. before the conyicts.
In the case Of Fireman Denton Olnev
against the Chicago & Northwestern
hallway company at DUBUQUE. Iowa
the jury in the federal court rat,,rnaI
verdict Of 81, 500
Officers Of the Society for tho pro
sehtion or Cruelty to Animals and
icrty policemen prevented Il pronosaa
Ilght between mountain lion ana .
bear at the Midwinter fair.
William Jones Tartall Of CONWAY
Springs, Kan, has sued Pierce Immas
! merchant, for $1,000 damages for :.rc,
peatedly and persistently addressin,
hlm IN public places and in loud tome
OF voice IL .Breekinridge.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

In the opinion of many Senator
Vance was the greatest wit the senate
has known since the war. He enliven-
ed the cloak rooms with enough good
stories to make a book Of Geniality
characterized his private life and he
had almost no enemies There are col
onies Of Carolina children who bear his
name in token Of the esteem in which
their fathers held him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11
From the Nations EaDitai.

The Association Of Military Surgeons
meets in Washington.
The public debt increased Sl,lGo,ol
in April.
The Sons of the American Revolution
hold their annual congress III Washing
ton.
Judge Bradley. in Washington. denies
Col. Brcckinridge'S motion for a new
trial of the Pollard suit.
Ia the North Dakota railroad land
tax the United States supreme court
decides against the Northern Pacific
This enables several counties to col
lcrt large amounts for 1889 taxes.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

No wonder the ladies' did not register
very numerously in Kansas ut the late
municipal elections The new ballot
law Of that state provides that the
lower limbs of the voter. from the
floor to the knees must be visible from
the outside of the voting booth.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Considerable humor has, in the past,
been created by the romantic fiction
concernig man who stole Il saw mill
But recent purloining Of freight trains
in the woolly West brings one face to
face with gigantic possibilities.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Gen. Lew Wallace and Gen. Black
want congress to name twenty five
'.im1nortals." Why hoodoo twenty five
Of the best men in American literature,
science, humanitarianism ard states
manship by affixing such fossil nom
enclature to them?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Another man has been shot and
killed for singing After the Ball." ana
the jury called to investigate the affair
returned verdict of justifiable homi-
eide. This may seem desperate rem
edy, but it must be remembered that
tic disease is desperate as well.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Fish balance themselves in water by
the muscular contraction of the air
bladders. At death the muscles relex
and the air bladders expand with the
result that the fish is thrown on one
side and rises to the surface.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

Xola says that hereafter his writings
will be chaSte. He has exposed the
mire Of life and now wishes TO consider
its beauties In the language of ward
politics, Zola is simply plugging" for
election to the French academy.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-05-11

A woman has been drawn, by mis-
take, on a jury in Rockford. H., ard
insists on serving. Here's luck to the
fair pioneer, and may the unrcasona-
ble men on the jury finally come to
her way of thinking