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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
EAST PROVIDENCE.

This morning the Watchemoket Fire
Company were on hand bright and early,
as they are to attend the Kent County
Fair, which is held at Phenix. The en-
gine was sent off on the 8 o'clock train.
Captain Mullin and a few OF the men
went on the same train, but most OF the
flremen will go on the II O'Clock train.
They are o take part in two contests, one
with the engine and one running with
the hose. They are very confident OF
bringing home one If not two OF the
prizes.
Several of the school houses in town
have been entered OF late, but nothing
seems to have been disturbed, and ii is
thought TO be the work of tramps, who
go in for nights Logging.
Mrs. William Conners OF Canada and
Mrs. May George of Boston are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. William ii. Rhodes at their
residence on Mary avenue.
Last evening Netop Council, O. U. A.
NJ, held their regular meeting. There
was large number present, including
visitcrs from Providence. Some interest
ing remarks were made by the visitors.
Mr.. John McCausland is improving the
sidewalk in front of his new building,
"1he Leslie, corner of Taunton avenue
and James street. He is replacing the
gravel with concrete. Mr.. John Crane
has the contract.
There is some talk Of organizing So
ciety for the puriticatlon of politics in
East Providence. 1t is said that the sa-
looms can be closed on Sundays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

services in the past as TO promote him TO
the position OF acting sergeant, avacahcy
made by the promotion of Mr.. clarke
The many friends OF Mr.. Morse VIII De
pleased TO meet him, and 10 see that ne
wears the insignia of a sergeant.
He is n full-fedged Providence boy,
having been born here in 1853 and since
he was IL years old has assisted IN caring
for other members OF his family, ms
father having died when Henry was III
tie more than II years old.
He was made a member OF the force
January II, lss6, and was assinged to sta
tion 3, and has during his years oil ser
vice done duty at Stations 4, and 2
Some OF the most important arrests
made by Mr.. Morse are those oi George
Nelson, colored, for breaking and enter
ing Ettlinger's hat store, on Weybosset
street; Abraham Henry, coloredi Tor
shooting George Mat bone; Jack Short,
for breaking and entering the residence
of- George y Fen, on ElmMnnd- avenue !
Thomas Aylswort h. better Known as
"Swipes, for breaking and entering;
Fenia and Dante Rigoli, Tor robbing John
Caproni In house on Tefft street; ana
solving the mystery OF the tin box contain
ing 1880 that was stolen from William NC
Causland, in which six boys were con,
cerned. Mr.. Morse got the boys and
the money. He has been assigned TO
Ashburton street station,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

T.ic particular claim decided Ia sub.
stantially On the sumo footing as all Other
sugar bounty claims, for the satisfaction
of which congress, mt its last session, ap
propriated g.. .23s 2S9.
The comptroller, in the course OF his
reply. said Stat utcs which do not con.
form 10 the constitution are not law, and,
therefore, when statute Is in apparent
conflict with the constitution IL becomes
the duty of the executive officer 10 deter.
mine for himself, as between the statute
and the constitution, whether the statute
is the law.
1t is true that the statute IA 10 be con-
sidered prima facie constitutional, and
should be followed, unless IL is clearly un-
constitutional. 1t is also true that the
officer acts az his peril If he does not exc
cute a constitutional statute, but IL Is
none the less true that he acts at his peril
If he executes an unconstitutional statute.
ComptrolIer's Action Independent.
As the comptroller does not act under
the directions of the secretary ef the treas
ury or the president, his decisions within
the sphere Of his jurisdiction being final
and conclusive upon the executive branch
of the government, il followed that the
power to resist the execution of an uncon-
stitutional statute was denied TO an ex.
ecutive officer.
1t was claimed that no executive officer
had the right 10 raise the point of the un-
constitutionality of statute, even in q
case in court in order to finally determine
its validity by the only branch of the gov
ernment conceded to have the power to
settle such question. This contention can
not be sound as shown by the decisions
of the supreme court of the United States
and those OF the state courts.
Applied to the question of the payment
of money from the treasury of the United
States by an officer sworn 10 support the
constitution, he would be without power
to protect the treasury against unlawful
claims for the largest possible amount.
That position cannot possibly be tenabe
AS to the constitutlonality of the act,
the comptroller says, in part, that the
principle has long been decided that taxa
tion must be for public purpose; that an
attempt to take money from the people by
the forms of taxation for the purpose other
than public one is not an exercise of legis-
lative power, and, therefore, that an at
tempt TO do so is n mere nullity, as an
effort by the legislature to exercise power
not granted nv the constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

fire started for the strictly utilitarian .pur-
pose OF cooking supper smouldered all
night, and furnished an irresistible at
traction for the men, and shadowy
group OF canoneers in blouses and slouch
hats gathered around the blaze to sing
everything from "The Sidewalks OF New
York" TO "Lsrboard Watch Alloy" al
most completed the picture. Not quite,
however, for there was a fringe Of Scitu-
ate natives along the roadside just beyond
the formidable array OF gun muzzles won
cering what II all meant.
Referring to these visitors, Captain
Fields said, sit Is strange that anything
connected with the regular army should
be such a curiosity 10 most people. The
militiamen OF the State are familiar
enough, but let anyone from a brigudior
general down to private, appear with
~. s.. on his belt, and no State mark,
and he is subject for inspection. Two
years ago when we went down in Cape
Cod country the natives could not make
Il out at all, and thought we had a horse
show. More than once some cranberry
picker would ask II we were going TO per-
form In his village. Up here In Rhode
Island, where Fort Adams is almost a
household word, II isn't quite so bad.
"And that, y observed the commander
.shows the two ways in which these out
ings are beneficial. A month on the
march and in camp is OF great advan-
tage TO men who are shut up in fort and
barracks for the rest OF the year, and on
the other hand this journey through the
towns and states does more than any
thing else TO popularize the army, ana
wake people up to the fact that there rs
one. And furthermore ] am not at all
ashamed OF the impression that my men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
THE RUSSIAN HITCH.
1t VIII Probably BE Abolished In the
Fire Department

The three horse, or "Russian Hitch"
which was introduced into the fire de-
partment few years ago, Will undoubt-
edly be thing OF the past, or at least so
far as the fire department OF this city Is
concerned, as some of the commissioners
are of the opinion that il is almost inn
possible for an ordinary man TO handle
three horses, especially those in the fire
department, which are, as general
thing, high spirited. The killing of the
horse at the corner of Aborn and Foun-
tain streets, a day or two ago, is largely
the cause of this propo.ei change, and
while the commissioners are positive that
had McCartin, the regular driver had the
reins on the occasion there would have
been no accident. But, says one of the fire
officials, all men cannot be as good driv-
ers as Mr.. McCartin, for he knows his
horses and knows just how fast they viii
GO without his losing control of them.
The drivers must have their meal hours,
as as other members of the department,
and unless the men that are selected to
drive when the regular drivers are absent,
are capable of handling three horses,
there must necessarily be more or less
danger. The Aborn street accident may
be Investigated, but in this particular case
the officials seem TO think that II was
quite unavoidable, under the circum-
stances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
ALWAYS THE LOWEST FOR CASH OR CREDIT
The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE co.
BRISTOL.

Last evening at midnight the citizens
in the north part OF the town. were
aroused from their sluihbers by cries OF
murder, the screeches becoming louder
aud louder, until the entire neighbor hcou
upon Hope street north OF Frank lin street
was up searching for trouble. Upon the
arrival OF the police the disturber was
found in the rear of a dwelling house be-
tween Hope and Thames street. Inc
man was in a deplora BILE condi ton, suffer-
ing from long dissipation and his mlnd
completely destroyed. He was taken into
custody by the officers and will be cared
for today by the officials.
A very pleasant gathering Thursday at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
n. Turner upon Bristol Neck had an old
ashioned Rhode Island clambake. II was
given in honor of Mr.. Robert y. turner,
Jr., who leaves here this week to finish
his studies at a college in New York
State.
Rumors are current upon the street that
1t is contemplated using iron braces to Sc
cure the naval structure after a certain
part OF the tower has been removed.
Mr.. John +. Bickford ana Leon j.
Kenny both left here last evening Tor
New York to'witness the races.
Mr.. A. s. Van Wickle and family,
with a number of friends as guests sailed
from here on Thursday in steam yacht
races. They will visit Newport, Nara
gansett Pier, Pequot House at New Lon
don, and all other points OF interest dur
ing their absence.
The production of "Pinafore' at the Bris-
tol Opera House under the auspices of
the Bristol Naval Reserve Torpedo Com
pay. on Wednesday and Thursday even
ing 10y local talent, was generously attend
ed and il was success throughout.s The
chorus work was finely rendered and the
various characters excellently represented.
Ex-Mayor William Swinburn, wife and
daughter of Newport visited here on
Thursday and were driven to all points OF
interest in and around the town.
Surveyor Charles r.. Cole OF the com
pact part of the town is doing good work
causingsa number OF old decayed trees up
on Hope street TO be removed.
Steam yacht General Webb, with par
ty Of excursionists consisting OF Mr..
Howard Bliss and wife, Mr.. Augustus
Booth and daughter, Misses Louise and
Mellen webb and DIR. William Warren
and wife from Mareham, Mass, came
here ON Thursday and took aboard Mr..
and Mrs. George Delano to attend the
races in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
BOWLER'S VIEW.
Sugar Bounty Appropriation Declared
TO Be Unconstitutional.
REASONS CoNclsELY PRESENTED,
Papers to Go to Claims Court
For Judgment.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.--R. B. Bowler,
comptroller OF the treasury, yesterday rem
dercd an opinion on the now celebrated
Oxnard sugar bounty claim. in which ho
holds in effect that he, as comptroller, has
jurisdiction Of the case, and, in his opinion,
the act OF March 2, 1895, making the sugar
bounty appropriation, is unconstitutional.
He, however, directs that the papers in
the case be sent to the court of claims for
the rendition of Judgment In order that
there may be furnished "a p'Acdcnt for
the future action Of the cxecut% DEPART
ment in the adjustment OF the class OK
cases involved In these sugar bOunties."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
DANCING IN The BARN.


An enjoyable party was given last
evening at Nausauket Farm by Miss Ma
mie L. Vose to about 80 OF her Young
friends summering at Buttonwood, East
Greenwich apd Coweset, The new barn
was utilized for the ball room, aud the
elaborate decorations OF bunting ana
golden rod, the floor covered with new
white canvas, together with the bright
lights, augmented by the moon shining
in through the large doors, and the
dainty white dresses OF the young ladies
and the white duck trousers OF the men
made pretty spectacle.
The order OF dances arranged on heart
shaped cards kept the orchestra busy,
with the exception OF an intermission for
refreshments, until II o'clock Refresh
ments were serevd in the barn, but in
some unaccountable manner the dishes
when later gathered up were found TO be
scattered all over the farm, on the vari-
GUS barges, buggies, hammocks, under
the trees and along the beach. 1t was
furthermore observed that the plates and
appurtenances were mostly in groups OF
two.
Mr.. T.. De Il. Wilkinson, as master OF
ceremonies, was a great success. Nausau-
ket Farm, which is pretty shore resort
on Coweset Bay, run for many years by
Mr.. Joshua Vose, and accommodating
about Is persons, seems to be popular
resort. An addition TO the house year
ago does not prove adequate 10 the de-
mand. Every room is engaged till near
the end of September.
The guests for the season have been
Hon. John r. Blodgett, wife and child; !;
T.. De +. Wilkinson, wife and three
children, and maid; Edward 5. Jones,
wife and two sons; Frederick X. Bald
win and wife all OF Providence, and Ma
yor Moies OF Central Falls, wife and son
Mrs. Watson and daughter, Springfield; !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Phips and daughter, Bos-
ton; Mrs. William s. Johnson, Provi-
dence; Mrs. j. q. Greene, Providence; !;
Howard j. Greene. Proyidencej Miss
phear, Providence; Mr.. Albert Babcock,
wife and three children. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
DEATH OF GEORGE II. ALLEN.
Widely known in the Secret Orders
I'm this City.

George III. Allen, one OF the best known
residents of South Providence, died be-
tween the hours of IL and II O'Clock last
night. Mr.. Allen was perhaps the best
known secret society man in that por-
tion OF the city, he being a member of
Red Cross Lodge, Knights OF Pythias,
Garfield Council, American Mechanics,
Pettacopsett Tribe of Red Men. and
George III. Browne Post, G. A. X. In
all Of these he took an active part, the
work being to him one of pleasure. IL
was largely through his efforts that the
different branches of the orders named
were formed.
Mr.. Allen was taken sick, Tuesday
morning, with pneumonia, which it is
presumed, he contracted while attending
the session of George W. Brown Post,
where he read lengthy paper, the sub
ject being s'The Relief Corps.
But little hopes of his recovery were en-
tertained after Tuesday evening, and many
of his associates were by his bedside from
that time until his death.
Mr.. Alien was iif the paint and hard
ware trade, having for many years con-
Quoted an esta tablishment on Oxford street
He was 50 years old.
lie will be buried from Christ Church,
corner OF Eddy and Oxford streets, Sun
day afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
NEWPORT NEWS.
A Prize Fight Made Quite a
Stir 10 Town.
Special 10 The News.


NEWPORT, Sept. 6.-The great event OF
yesterday was the prize fight oil last
night, which attracted people from all
classes, the society people being well rep
resented II was between Joe Kirby OF
Newport and Jim Dunn of Fall River
A large delegation came from Fall River
with lots of money, but they took 1t back
without an increase as no decision was
given. Eleven rounds were fought, dur
ing which both men were somehat dis
figured, Dunn receiving the worse pun
ishment but Kirby was getting winded
and had to duck to ward of the blows.
The police kept good order, only once
threatening TO sto~ the tight, and then
on account OF interference by the crowd.
The fight was supplemented by several
friendly bouts, Including wrestling
match between Jack Fallon and William
Fife, both of Fall River. Fallon won two
out of three falls. The affair was Civ
en- under the auspices OF the Seaside Ath-
letic Club.
OFF TO THE RACES.
There was a general cleaning out OF
yachts yesterday, and this morning the
harbor presented a deserted appearance.
The destination OF the yachts is New
York, and the attraction the internation-
al yacht races. Mr.. Royal Phelps Carroll
took quite party on the Navahoe.
Ladies GULF.
The ladies OF the smart set played golf
yesterday for a cup offered by the presi-
dent OF the club, Mr.. Il. A. Havemeyer.
There were eight contestants. including
the handsome Miss Virginia Fair and
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, who is re-
ported to be engaged 10 Moses Taylor,
but neither won, they even being ashamed
to make returns of the play. Mrs. W. b.
Duncan was the winner, she making the
8 holes in 81 strokes.
ANOTHER DEFEAT.
Newport met another defeat yesterday
at the hands OF Atlantic City, who piled
up seven runs IN one inning on case OF
rattles on the part OF Sexton. The score
was as follows:
Atlantic City .......... o 90 x
Newport. ............... o o y
Hits. Atlantic City, 6.s; Newport. Sill Errors
tantic City, 2 Newport b. Batteries, stevens
Mahoney; Sexton Holmes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

General Confusion supplanted Order
During n Storm.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 6. IA special to
The Tribune, from lshpemiDg, Mich,
says: A fierce thunder storm, attended
by a furious gale, Is raging here. The
Carp river district is a lake OF fire for
moe than mile in length. The Sntire
Peat bed must go and camp Ishpeung will
be demolished. Trees are falling on every
hand and general confusion has sup
planted order Private Crosse, of Com
pany ID, has been hurt and many sleep
ing soldiers have been covered by branches
of trees that have gone down before the
wind. There are no deaths but many
narrow escapes are reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

A Despondent Father Hanged Himself
In n House of Correction Cell.

Nulty, a prisoner in the House OF Cor
rection here, hanged himself in his cell
last night. His death eliminates a sad
story. Within the past three months
his whole family, which was a large one,
has died, with the exception OF one son.
This preyed on McNulty's mind and he
commenced to drink. Last Wednesday
he and his son were arrested for drunken
ness and not being able to pay the fines,
were committed for sbert-tiHae. Yes
terday friend secured the release of the
son, but neglected the father, who In
fit of dependency hanged himself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
MARRIAGE WAS A SUCCESS.
A Young Philadelphian Got Out Of a
Bad Scrape.

DENVER, Col, Sept. @. Fred Went of
Philadelphia was arraigned before the u.
s. commissioner yesterday, charged with
sending a drug through the mails for a
criminal purpose. The complaining wit
ness was Miss Daisy Bowers of Harris
burg, Pa, who charged that Wentz be-
trayed and deserted her. Commissioner
Capron decided to hold him in 5000
bonds, whereupon Went proposed mar
riage as compromise. II was accepted,
and Bishop Spalding performed the cere-
mony at the Federal Court room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
AT The GOSPEL TENT.
Prison Life and Work TO BE Talked
of sunday Afternoon.

Next Sunday afternoon, at the Gospel
Tent, Mr.. f. n. Jacobs OF Chicago Will
be at the Gospel Tent on Broad street, to
tell about Mr.. Moodys newly entered
field OF work for conviCts, and Evangelist
Barrett is expected 10 relate some oi his
early pcrsonal experiences, and tell the
story of prison life as 1t really Is. The
Moody Gospel chorus will be on hand in
full mum bers al the afternoon and even
ing services Sunday, and doubtless the
tent will be crowded at every service. The
prison service will be at 1880 o'clock.
Tonight Rev. Ernest Chase will preach.
Mr. Chase was formerly u student with
Evangelist Rarrett at Moody's Bible In
siitute I'm Chicago.
Tomorrow, Saturday, evening, il Is
hoped that Mr.. Jacobs will have reached
here I'm time to address the meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
HENRY II. PIERCE
Late of HEALD CO.,
Artistic Photographer.
:psoIAL RATES FOR CLASSES,
CLUBS, LODGES, Erc.
STUDIO
No. 263 Westminster Street,
over =. A. 1rlinShaS.E ssn,A
RIVERSIDE.

81. Anna's Guild held a lawn 81
last evening on the lawn In frunt %
residence OF Fred W. Cady. The l
was prettily decorated with Amcr
flags and bunting. The various zoo
were all well patronized.
What came near being a serious acci-
dent occurred on BullOcks Point avenue
yesterday afternoon. A number OF Young
men were playing bali In Rogers field.
one OF them batted the bail and IL roi ed
on one of the car tracks directly In front
Of an approaching electric. The csr
struck the ball, and gave lurch aud wss
almost thrown from the track.
A case OF scarlet fever Is r,7oried
in the family Of Albert Woodward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
Peppermint on Profitable.

Mus, Mich. Sept. G.-Owing 90 the scarcity
81 hay. the farm r. ~ this vicinity are curing
pcprermint plants Experiments have indi.
Gated that they give better results than tim
othy hay whom fed 10 stock Growers II pep
pcrinint have ealized ot ter SlU,tC0 this SEASON
from the oil IL H. fast taking the place In wet
Iands u other farm prcducts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
Encampmen: Of U. S. ArtiI-
Iery in North Scituate.
Battery 3 From Fort Adams on a
Route March Across the State.
A Picturesque Groupe on the Shores of
Lake Moswansicut.

LAKE MoswANsIcUT, NORTH ScITUATE,
Sept. o. 6.--Battery B, Fourth Light Artil-
lery, ". 8. A., on the march from Fort
Adams TO Tyringham, Mass, went into
camp on the shores OF Moswansieut Lake.
10 miles from Providence, at A o'clock
yesterday afternoon, after days march
OF not more than IA or 10 miles.
Lieutenant Foote received orders, while
the battery was halting at Providence,
transferring him from this command to
Saxton River Academy in Vermont, and
Captain Fields received a communication
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
"I.nt Him Tremble.n ~

CARDIFF, Sept O. The Trades Union Con
grcss. at its session today. passed resolu'
ton by unanimous vote ot the delegates pro-
testing against Emperor William : sinterference
with the liberty of the prcss. and expressing
sympathy with the workinrmen oil Germany
in their struggle for liberty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

The postmaster's office was further
adorned yesterday by two new pieces OF
furniture. One Is a roll top desk for Mr..
Hayward's use, and the other a combina-
tion hat and umbrella stand, with a large
bevel plate glass mirror.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
Acting Sergeant Morse.

1t was pleasant roll call for Henry +.
last evening, when Captain Marston an
nounced the fact TO him that His Honor
Mayor Olney has so far appreciated his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06
A New Race Track.

CHICAGO, Sept 6.-Chicago racing men have
secured land within one half mile of Roby
race track and Saturday will begin the con
structon OF track and grand stand. IL is
expected that ii will be completed within 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

AMEsBuRY, Mass, Sept. &C. II. Grai
fam, past chancellor of Phntias lodge
knights of Pythias, attempted suicide b.,
cutting his throat with razor. He will
probably rccnvar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

At the convention OF the q. 4. q. q. r.,
yesterday afternoon, District Grand Mas
ter sawyer presiding, IL was voted TO hold
next years New England demonstration
nj New Haven, Conn. The ball I'm Music
Hall. in the evening, was very successful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-06

81 90 down, 81 30 per week, until paid for
Lounges and Couches and faEcy Chairs.
Chiifonieres Bookcases. Desks, China
Closets ana Fancy Tables, AIT prices that
are a. low as You can buy for cash ON our
regular terms of credit