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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
The BANANA BEARERS.

The Crawford Street Cadets and other
visiting tramps have got another spur to
their imagination just now which
enables them to picture themselves
to themselves as laborers. Evsry FORE
noon there are half dozen freight cars
side tracked OH Dyer street, loaded with
bananas for the Wholesale fruit dealers.
Before the cars can be opened there il .
mob OF vsccinated tramps in front OF each
climbing over each other and yelling for
tickets. The tickets are numbered slips
which entitle the holders TO work at un-
loading, and dozen or fifteen applicants
get into the game st each car. The
lucky ones pass in single file from
the car to the basement - the
fruit dealer with a bunch u the
fruit over his shoulder. while
those who didn't get job stand on
the curbstone and jeer at rem for
working. One ticket holder. 40 had
not been tramp long. was lnpfudent
enough TO make trip with two bunchcs
instead Of one and the isrt slrrck nes.nst
what they fcared was an attempt TO nitro
duce the two bunch sysltm.
IL takes about 30 minutes TO unload =
car and each helper gets u esntss yhgoo
beeEss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
WAS SHOT DEAD.
of The firm OF Mercer Bros, cotton manu-
facturers at Grsenville.

of The firm of Mercer Bros, cotton manu-
facturers at Grsenville.
RandalI's wourd while severe 10
not fatal. The bullet which killed
Mercer passed through the palm
OF Randall's hand, tearing the flesh
and tendons. He was attended by DIR.
Brown and was taken to police head
quarters to await the result of an inves-
tigation.
Mr.. Mercer came from GreenvilIe this
morning to collect money for his
weekly payroll, end while waiting
for his bankers, Miller & Vaughan, to
cash the check, he went to the Board Of
Trade, whore he met his death.
Mrs. Mercer Waiting for Her Husband
Mrs. Mercer had come in town with
her husband and was to meet him at the
New England Grocery Store on Weybos-
set street, where they were accustomed to
do their trading.
She waited there some time and then
said to Mr.. Arnold, "I'll take a walk
around and come in again it is SO pleas
ant"
While shelwas gone the fatality occur
red and the news was sent to the store.
She came in again smiling and all un-
conscious of the awful news that was to
greet her In . moment.
"Is my husb band here?" she inquired.
Mr.. Maine asked her to step into the
Office and wait and she did so. Mr..
Arnold broke the news to her gently.
Friends were sent for who accompanied
her home on the 8 o'clock train.
They have two children, but neither of
them were with their parents and their
mother will have to tell them the awful
news on her arrival.
Why He Carried Revolver.
In displaying the revolver Mr.. Mercer
said that he carried 1t to protect himself
from possible robbery, as the money for
the pay roll amounted to quite sum.
Ths body, after an examination by
Medical Examiner Palmer, was delivered
to Undertaken Knowles to hold
until called for, and as no
suspicious circumstances were connected
with the shooting Mr.. Randall was
released from police custody.
Mr.. Randall, who is cotton broker,
is married and lives at $40 Elmwood ave-
nue.. His wife is the daughter of State
Treasurer Clarke.
He has been member of the Board of
Trade for several years, while Mr.. Mercer
was member of but a few week, he hav-
ing been admitted to the Board on May 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
BATTLE RAGING.

CRIPPLE CREEK. COL. May 25.-Mayor
Whiting today received telephone mes
sage that miners from Bull Hill had sur
rounded the Independence and Portland
mines, and that a battle was in progress.
Another message to the Mayor was TO
the effect that the shaft house OF the
Strong mine had been blown up. A
wagon load of powder was backed up
against the shaft house ofthe Strong mine
by strikers and exploded. Several men
were i'm the shaft house a short time be-
fore. Whether they got out alive is
not known. All telephone wires leading
into the hills have been cut and
it is feared the telegraph wires will go
soon. 1t is reported that the Denver
deputies reached Victor and were imme-
diately assaulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25

Whereas, II has pleased the Al mig hty God Who
in His infinite wisdom, has ft TO remove from
our midst our late friend and fellow member, John
G. Maccready, whose genial disposition endcared
him TO large circle OF friends and acquaintances,
therefore, be IL,
Resolved. That while we accept this sad event
with resign alton we at the same time express our
sorrow and regret at his death.
Resolved That Il is but just tribute 10 the men,
ory Of departed brother TO say that the upright
conduct gentlemanly bearing, soclaSility and
kindly disposition from the time he came amongst
US have made a deep impression upon the members
OF this organization and will be held in grateful
and afeciionate emembrancc.
Resolved, That in his memory our charter be
draped in black for thirty days, at copy OF these
resolutions be presented 10 the family OF our de-
ceased member, that these resolutions be entered
upon the journal OF this organization and be pub
lished in the Providence papers.
JnMrn5lL' nanpnIr' icommittee Nara
J. A. GREENE. JR. gahsett "heeimen'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
A MAGNIFICENT BUILDING.
American Mechanics I'm This City to
Erect One Immediately.

That magnificent 6-story block struc-
ture dedicated to the Order Of American
Mechanics will adorn the lot situated on
the corner Of Weybosset and Clemence
street, where the Rhode Island club house
now stands, and owned by the Central
Land Company Is almost an assured fact.
A meeting OF those interested in the
scheme took place at 40 Weybosset street
last evening when the body was organized
to be known as the United American
Mechanics Building Association,
elected sHS the soDmns ossrs fnsin psws
vice. president, q. s. Lewis; secretary and
treasurer. Josiah T.. Ordway. Board OF
directors, John A. Lindell, John A. Rus
sell, w. III. Heath, q. A. Anthony,
Samuel A. Glidden, Calvin ID. Wilbur.
The building committee are: q: +. Lewis,
capital stock Is limited to 10000, and
the share are S5, and no one person will
be allowed to purchase more than
one tenth interest, and each share
VIII represent vote. 1T Ia
expected that the lease for as years will
OF razing the building will follow
in q day or two. 1t is the purpose OF the
stockholders to have the ceremony of
laying the corner stone performed by
the national councillor on Monday,
Sept. 10.
Atthe meetlng last evening the amount
of shares sold represented 5000, and
Others are ready, as soon as the lease is
drawn up, to subscribe the necessary
amount.
Among the councils in this city that
have voted to take a share in
the association are Narragan-
sett, Lincoln, Union, America,
Providence and Columbia. The stock
holders will hold meeting Tuesday even
ing and every other Tuesday evening
in the future until the building is under
way, and the board OF directors will
meet saturday evening, and every other
Saturday evening. II is the inten-
tion to have the building six stories i'm
height with lodge rooms on the third
floor, where at least ten councils can be
accommodated during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
TO SUE UNCLE SAM.

LONDON, May 25.-The Pail Mall Gazette
today publishes two column story of
alleged grievances of Nouri, arch-Deacon
OF Babylon, who claims to have been
wrongly placed in an asylum at Oakland,
Cal, by DIR. q. ). Smith OF San Francisco,
and others.
tion OF suing the United States Govern
ment for s5,000,000 damages, and, as he
was an ambassador from the Queens
Malabar subjects, he demands the inter-
yention OF Great Britain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
DIED.

EDDY-In Oakland, May "a. John Eddy.
GlBBS-In Boston, May "A. William ~. son
or the lats Freeman Is. and Isabella Gibbs.
aged Al years.
HOLLAND-In this city. May 81. Mary Jane
Holland. daughter OF bernard and the
late Bridget Holland, aged 2o years.
SPRAGUE-In this city, May "A. Thomas W.,
son of Mary +. and William III. Sprague,
Jr, aged years, months and II days.
SCHMlDT-ln this city, May "a, Amelia.
daughter OF Henry and Whilomene
Schmidt, aged - years,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
Hope.

Mrs. Annie s. Hough OF Providence,
elocutionist, and the Stepple Quartet OF
Riverpoint, gave an entertainment here
on Saturday evening under the auspices
OF the Baseball Association.
The Hopes play the HilIsgrovcs next
Saturday, here.
The valuable watch recently lost by Mr..
Sepey has been recovered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Buttz Attempted to Bribe Certain
Senators without Avail.
By The Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 25.--The report of
the Senate committee appointed to in
vestigate the charges OF attempts to
bribe Senators TO vote against the tar
in BILL aud the charges OF improper
influences being used in connection with
the sugar schedule, was submitted 10 the
Senate today, so fer as concerns the at
tempted bribery OF Senators Hunton and
Kyle.
The committee in its report says: That
the evidence shows that Butts tried to
bribe Senators Kyle and Hunton, but
there IL nothing to impeach their char
actsr. Buttz denies the story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
A Family AFFAIR.

The petition OF the father OF Theresa.
James and Edward Rooney, minors. for
the custody OF his children was heard to-
day for the third time by Judge
Sphinx IN the Municipal Court.
Comstock and Robinson arc counsel for
the petitioner and Sayles and Mccarthy
represent number of sisters, cousins and
sunts who think that the petitioner is
pot . ~ person 10 care for childrsps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
DOLE ALL RIGHT,


DENVER, Col, May 25.--W. f. Peacock,
n wholesale merchant of Honolulu, is in
the city. He says there is not the slight
est chance of any trouble in the
new republic. Mr.. Dole will be
elected president, he declares, and IL the
Kelly resolution passes the legislature,
the Queen and her party will give
up the fight. Mr.. Peacock
says SO per cent. of the commercial
business OF the islands Is transacted with
the United States. The imports amount
to S6,0O0,000 annually and the exports to
$4,000 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
LATEST
THREE Are DEAD.
Big Building CoIIapses in
Brooklyn This Afternoon.

HDfhs Associated Press.
BROOKLYN, May 25.-Latimer's storage
warehouse on Atlantic avenue, near Court
street has collapsed. The police and fire
departments have been called out. Three
persons are reported dead.
Fourteen men were ia the bnilding.
Six escaped without injury, five were
rescued, and one was taken out dead.
Others are In the ruins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
STATE Ne VS..
BRISTOL.

Notwithstanding the incfernoncy of the
weather, the attendance at the Infantry
ball at Armory Hall was large and the
scene was a most brilliant one. Military
men from all parts of the State were pres
ent. At $3.50 the grand march led by
Captain p. McGovern and Miss Mary Me-
Carly followed by 100 couples formed
upon the floor. 1t was a very delightful
affair.
The Memorial committee appointed by
Babbitt Post of @. A. r.. desire that all
flags on Decoration Day be displayed at
half-mast, and hope that flowers will be
generously donated and left at q.
A. X. Hall preceding Memorial day.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Episco-
pal Church OF Rhode Island will meet in
convention here with the Women's Aux
iliary of Trinity Church, Thursday, May
81.
Manville.
Duke OF Wellington Barracks, Unifor m
Sir Knights, Order Sons OF st. George,
will be instituted tomorrow evening with
imposing ceremonies. The Manville Union
Brass Band has been secured and will,
with the following barracks. par
ade the principal streets of
the village: Nelson, Abraham Lincoln,
Victoria, Britannia, all of the Uniform
Rank. fAhe following grand officers witt
be in attendance: Lieutenant General
HdtiCs anu SUM VI NOFNtsltT. MISS. .
Brigadier General Smales, Colonel Broad
field, Judge Advocate Robinson and many
Others. The institution ceremonies will
occur in Stott's Hall after the parade.
The Manville Foxes will have the Paw
tucket Y. NJ. {. A. as opponents in an
Interstate league game Saturday after
noon. The Foxes are greatly strength
ened and with the present team ought to
be able to cope successfully with any team
in the league.
The Manville-Albion ball game OF May
5, has been ordered to be replayed blythe
Interstate League.
Phenix.
Hop Wah, the Chine sc laundryman, has
sold out his business to Moy Jim, one OF
his countrymen, and will remove from
Phenix.
Mrs. G. r. Greene OF Harris, has pre-
sented the Phenix Cornet Band with a
generous supply OF choice reading matter
which is much appreciated by that or
ganization.
The Phenix Band met in the band room
last evening for practice. The hand has
recently added several players to
its membership, and has been much
Our people are expecting to hear some
very fine music at the open air concerts
which are sure TO come with the fine
spring weather.
McGregor Post No. II, G.. a. r., will
meet In Post Hall this evening.
John y. Agnew, who has been visiting
friends in Boston, returned to the Briggs
Hotel yesterday.
BurrilIville.
A run by the Pascosg wheelmen will
take place next Sunday az / o'clock.
Destination: Glocester, Gold Mine.
Mr.. Jas. Reynolds is substituting Mr..
George Sturtevant who has been frans-
ferred to the Psscoag Main street store.
The busy season for out door work in
the City Engineers department. has
ye' terday for the contract TO
make improvements on Dexter Training
Ground, in the way OF laying out and
concreting the paths. Work has been
begun on the driveways al Roger Williams
Park and the layout OF the main drive is
to be changed so that IL will run nearer
y the sksh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
Chicago Grain Notes.

Chicago Grain Notes.
euoTED by A. p. wEEDES.
Car Lots Today-wheat, SO; corn, 200;
oats, 230; hogs, 5000.
Estimates Tomorrow-W heat, 81; corn,
3S4; oats, 25S; hogs, 1900.
Heavy shipping hogs, $3.50 and $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25

EtOn and BIaZer DUCK suits SZ.UO.
you want 4 bargain IN Duck suits call and
get one ~ these we are selling for 200. You
cant make thenfor that price. They nj per-
fcctly. J. Il. JONES a. CO., ls TO ~ Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
Opinions Handed Down.

Opinions were handed down today in
the appellate division in the cases of State
against Isaac Rife and Jennie Avant.
in both OF which the Attorney
Generals demurrers TO the pleas of de-
Newport cases. Rife is charged with cm-
bezziement; Avant with keeping nuis-
ance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25
BurrilIviIIe.

A run by the Pascosg wheelmen will
take place next Sunday az / o'clock
Destination: Glocester, Gold Mine.
Mr.. Jas. Reynolds is substituting Mr.
George Sturtevant who has been trans
ferred to the Psscoag Main street store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25

Tho lot comprises ali the newest and most
desirable patterns. Tho cold weather has re-
tarded the sale OF them. hence the reduction.
J,E JQNkS a CQu "A N = Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-25

Senate resolution appropriating $3.50
each for the commission on the selection
OF the State camp ground was concurrcd
in.
Resolution appropr;ating $500 for the
betrayal OF the expenses OF the Newport
Armory Committee was passed. An amend
ment fixing the amount at $1,000 was re-
jccted.
The Judiciary committee reported the
bill in amendment of the ballot reform
law whereby the voter marks a cross i'm a
ring or circle opposite TO the name
OF one OF the political parties and to
constitute q vote for the entire group.
Gone TO DIR. Garvin's Morgue.
DR.. Garvin moved an amendment intro
ducing his favorite party symbols. he
said that its Object was TO avoid
the employment OF supervisors. Repre-
sentative Wilson called the at
ton'ion OF the doctor 10 tho fact
that the State could not legislate 30 as to
prevent the voter from obtaining assist
Rncs. II would bs.ancopstitutjonsl wi here
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
JAPANESE PARLIAMENT.
Speech From the Throne of a Very
Mild and Progressive Charac-
ter-Regarding China.

TOXIC, Dec 24-Parliament was opened
today by the commission. The speech
from the throne briefly referred to the
victories achieved by the Japanese troops
in every engagement, ana says they are
steadily pressing forward In the enemyS
territory; adding, it is especially salts
factory to note, in spite of the cold and
hardships, the forces are more than ever
distinguishing themselves by their vslor.
The relations Of japan with the neutral
powers are more friendly than ever. Re
vision of treaties on long cherished de-
sireS have been accomplished with some
countries and with other states ne
gotiationS for this purpose are max
ing honorable progress. In conclusion
the speech says: Having been placed in
such a glorious situation we wish more
than ever to promote the civilization OF
our country and enj0in parliament to take
notice of the state of affairs at home and
abroad, and by securing harmony between
the government aud the people, thus as
sisting in the furtherance Of the imperial
wishes.
The government is still Sceptical in re-
gard to China's peace overtureS and
points out that no authoritative state
ment has been made by China in regard
to this, and that while China now pro-
fesses desire for peace, the news reaches
the government OF japan that China Is
negotiating for the purchase OF the entire
squadron OF the Gillian navy and the
agents of Col. Won Hannekin in Europe
are trying to enlist number OF German
officers for service in The Chinese army
and navy"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
McGLYNN's CHRISTMAS MASS.
He Will Preach Temporarily il
Neuberg on the Hudson.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The World this
morning saws: The Rev. DR.. McGlynn
is to be made rector of ST. Mary's church,
Neuberg, until a vacancy shall occur in
he rectorship of a prominent Catholic
church in this city. This fact was stated
positively by the Rev. Father McCready,
Of the Holy Cross, West FOrty-secOnd
street. He added that DR.. McGIynn
would go to his new charge on January l..
As has already been announced, DR. Nc
Glynn will preach his Christmas sermon
ia Father McCready'S church. He will
say mass at o'clock This will be his
first sermon and his first pnblic mass
since he left st. Stephens church, eight
years ago. Rev. Father Malone. of ISt.
Peter and St. Paul's church. Brooklyn,
said during his early mass sermon that
Catholics throughout the United States
ought to rel Oice over the reconciliation be-
tween Archbishop Corrigan and Dr.. Nc
GIynn. he expressed the hope that
great difference might be expected for
Dr. McGlynn, so that he could have. the
comfort for the remainder Of his life Of
preaching to all classes OF men the doc
trineS for which he had suffered so keenly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
APPROPRIATION BILLS.
House Sub Committee Now Consid-
erlng Indian Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The Suh-cOm-
mittee of the House committee OH Indian
affairs, have been considering the apDro-
priatIon bill several days, and will report
it soon after the. holidays. There Is a
proposition before the committee to make
a reduction In the expenses OF eastern
schools. Representative Wilson, OF WASH
ington, who Is a member OF the su6-com-
mittee, and who is preparing the bill, says
there is general feeling that Indians can
be better educated on their reservations
than i'm the east There is no longer
frontier" said Wilson Railroads, tele-
graphs and telephones have obliterated
IT,"
The committee also has been consider
ing what to do with the improvements
made by churches for contract schools,
and IL has been determined to approprl.
ate $50. OCo to buy a number Of them and
to begin acquiring them at about I'd per
cent each year. These improvements I'm
the way OF school buildings were made
by the churches when the contract syS-
TEN was in force. Now it has been
determined to discontinue the contract
schools, members of the committee be-
lieve it will lbe fair to the churches ana a
good thing for the government to acquire
the buildings, which are suitable Tor
school purpOSers. Ii these purchases are
provided for, they will be under the di-
rection of the secretary OF the interior.
Secretary Smith has been asked to FUR
nish information as to the desirability OF
obtaining these buildings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
Rejoicing at Gompsr's Fall.

NEW YORK, Dec 24.-The Central La
Dor Federation held a meeting last night
to rejoice over the defeat of Samuel
Gompers. The delegates claim that the
Socialists downed him. Two red ban
ners were displayed on the walls,
wreatheed in laurel leaves, bearing the
inscription Remember Denver in 1894. ="
Lucian Santail. a leader of the Social
lists labor party. said the reason the So
cialists did not go to shake hands with
J ohm Burns was because GomDerS had
him in hands. That was also the reason
why Burns was treated to few Kisses
when he spoke at Cooper Union. 1t was
decided to invite Burns TO speak at a
mass meeting under the auspices OF the
Federation OF Labor when he returned
to the city.
A resolution was passed cenSuring
Judge Woods, of Illinois, for sentencing
Debs to impriS onment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
NOT THAT GREVILLE.
The Rumor That the Mind Reader
Was Arrested Is False,

New YORK, Dec PA special to the
World from the City of Mexico says:
Nine. Marie Greville, who has been Civ
ing thought reading exhibitions in this
CITY, has not been arrested at the request
OF France on the suspicion of murder.
There was rumOr that she had been
taken into custody an San Luis PotoSi
and her eXtradiJiOn had been demanded
by the French government for murder
committed In France by woman of the
same name who escaped. This report
OccaSioned considerable stir in this city
where few months ago Marie appeared
before crowded houses and set the men
raving with enthusiasm over her personal
attractions. While she was here it was
reported that wealthy Mexican OF proud
CaStillan descent had made her pro-
posed of marriage. After leaving this
city the thought reading combination
visited the principal interior towns meet
ing everywhere with immense success
and romantic tales were Lold and even
believed about Nine. GrPville being
woman of high birth and a victim of
hypnotic influence. The under secretary
of the foreign office says that no requsi.
ton for her has been received by the
honorable French minister.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-24
A Very Green ortoli.

NEW York, Dec FL Would you like
to be guardian of Philadelphia girl
worth $4,000 and get 5000 a year,"
asked Edward o. Compagnon, who lives
on East Third street IT John Ortoli
Ortoli said he would. "You will have to
put up 81 900 security" said COmpagnOn
Ortoli d ID not have the money, but drew
$500 out of savings bank. The two men
went to saloon near the Grand Contra
depot, where CompagnOn met two friends.
One of them haG a tin box which was said
to contain $1,000 in gold Ortolli was in
duced to give COmpagnon his money
which was then placed in the box with
the gold which should remain in his pos
session. Companion was to keep the
key. Ortoli took the box home. Two
days after he to d his story to a friend
The box was opened and was found
to contain only few pieces OF lead. Or,
toll met COmpagnOn on Park Row and
caused his arrest He was arraigned be-
fore Justice Ryan in the Toombs police
court and held for trial.