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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
Odd Fellows Election.

Crescent Lodge had an Official visit
from the grand master and his bOatd OF
officers last evening. and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
Noble Grand, Edward Eaton; vice gran !.
Frank T.. Lakey; recording secretary, Ar
thur X. Potter; permanent secretary, Spen-
Ger r. Hopkins, p. g.. treasurer, y. q.
Myrick, L. q. trustees, Edwin ID. Allen,
L. g., stephen III. Miles, T.. e., William
X. Potte-, r. c. /; hall committee, Horace
5. Lamson Il. q. There were about eighty
mem bers of the lodge present and after
the formal exercises refreshments added
considerably to the social hour.
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.PreSttfny fttcrsi Meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS. Zee. 3.--The annual
conference of the presiding elders OF In
diam, Ohio. ana Michi7an has COM
menccd I'm this city. Thiriy-two notod
ministers 81 Indiana and Ohio are pres
ent, Michigan not being repre- ented.
1he prinCip subjects discussed were a
proposition To give presiding elders CO.
ordinate powers with bishops in making
appointments and cue TO retire ministers
ct q certain age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
JENNIE HEAMANS.
A Charming Comedienne Who Will Prob
ably Star Next Season.

II Is rumored In theatrical circles that
jennie Yeamans will try starring next
season. She made tho attempt several
years ago, but tho vehicle selected, "l2 p.
NJ, was such an indescribable monstrosi-
ty that it would have carried down to dis
aster Judio herself. IL Miss Yeamans
should be able to secure play thoroughly
suited to her capabilities, thcro> Is no rea-
son why she should not twinkle long and
merrily In the much reached for theatric-
al armament. She has imitations-yery
marked ones, too-which she does not APP
pear always TO realize but T. =" -ertain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
To Make Intermissions Endurabic.

Canary & Lcderer are considering pro-
posal TO convert the roof garden of tho
Now York Casino into u bicycle track.
Instead of tho audience promonading the
down stairs lobbios between tho acts, they
will be ut liberty to take the elevators TO
the roof and mount bicycles, and thus en-
Joy the intermissioEs more. When tho
weather becomes too cold for bicycling, tho
roof, it is said, will be transformed into =
skating field
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
MARINE REPORT.
List OF Arrivals and Departures of
Vessels at the Port of Providence.
PORT OF PROVIDENCE, Dec L.
ARRIVALS.


STEAMERS Nashua, Daboll, New
York; City OF Newport, Kelley, New
port; Mount Hope, Hesley. Fall River
Queen City, Pettey, sesconnei and liver
ton.
TUGS Gertrude, Crocller, New York !;
n. and ". 2, Colcott; steam canal boat
Notter, Kretzman, with 100 barrels OF
cement for ii. II. Horton.
SCHooNERs-Gov. Ames, Davis, New
port News; Star OF the Sea, Hopkins,
Newport News; Viator, Wentworth, Phil
adephia; Walker Armington; William
w. Everett, Graham, Hayerstraw; Will
liam L. Davis, Ellis, Greenport; Margue-
rite, Tripp, Philadelphia; George Bailey,
Curtis, Phiadelphis.
BARGEs-N. and w. No. 6.
SAILED.
STEAMERS Nashua, New York; Chat
ham, johnson, Baltimore; City II New
port, Newport; Mount Hope. Fall River
Jugs Gertrude, Crocker, New York.
SCUooNERs-i Edith Olcott, Warren. New
port News Humes, Holt, New York I;
Harriet Whitehead, Everett, New York I;
q. A. Hayden, Green, Portland, Conn,
to load for New York; Lucinda Sutton,
O'Brien, Newport News.
BARoEs-Snipe, Shore Line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
Birds Nesting.

Half huod-ed choice spirits that fire.
quent the art Club on Friday nights in
Naded the Pelicsn's Net lat c,ening at
the invitation cf NJ. IL. a. Dyer, who Q
studio bears this litturesque name. Il
score Of Brown boys ably helped the host
make the atmosphere artistic. There
we're no ossusltiea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
Death of an Editor.

NEW BLOOMFIELD. Pa, Dec. i-John
Adams Baker. the oldcsi editor in the
state in continuous scfive service on
one newspaper, died al his home in this
place yesterday. He founded the Perry
Freeman in 1889, snd was its proprietor
and editor foT 30 years,
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R he UNI A It's N

cured. Perhaps no man ever suffered
more from rheumatism, Gays the Cana
stota, n. ", journal, than Mr.. Jeremiah
Eisman, who relates the following:
"Seven years ago l MAS first taken with
rheumatism very suddenly on the street.
was so bad that was carried home In
wagon. This lasted me about four,e esn
weeks, In which time my sufcrings
We're awful. ! heard of friend In
neighboring town who had been cured
of rheumatism. l went and saw that per-
son, and he recommended me To use
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
OF 90 aI NaFInnl.

CAMBRIDoE. Mass. Dec. Rev. Frank
n. Smith, who was recently declared in
sane, left FOR Washn yton this morning.
whc-c he will enter An asylum His
brother. S;anlay E. smith accompanied
niu. The c'prgvman's condition l. snch
as to Gauss grave doubts III the minds Of
his friends 0n''~ate recovery,
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Perhaps the following may smuss your
readers: Some years ago st Cannes u
passing the small shop OF tailor ] rsa4
Ihis notice: "Orders executed with staee
.osoh and dispstoh. "--Londen speotAeok
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Last evening the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor OF the United Congrega-
tional Church, held Il business meeting and
social. Tho meeting waAalied to order by
the president. Charles sutton. who offered
prayer. The following committees made
their reports: Relief committee. Miss May
Lille sutton; committee on music. Miss May
Bishop; lookout committed. Miss Susie Scott
flower committee. Miss Cora Sutton. A letter
OF recommendation 20 membership OF Mr.. and
Ms. william Oliver was read, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver were elected members. After
some discussion. II was voted 20 hold re-
union at the close Of this year, and Mr..
Arthur Fits. Miss Susie Scott and Miss Flor
ence ormsbeo were appointed a committee to
make arrangements.
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GRAND ARMY VETERANS.
At the regular meeting OF Buckln Post.
G. A. r., last evening, the following officers
were elected: Commander. william q. Bowen I;
senior commander, William II. McTwig
gan: junior vice commander, George L.
Curtis; quxrtermaster, James l.. Sweetland; I;
surgeon, William II. Luther; chaplain, Louis
4. Whittier: officer Of the day. Past Com
mander Fred A. Burt; officer OF the guard.
George H. Hunter; delegates to department
encairpmont, William II. McTwiggan, James
It. Card, George y Bliss. William Il. Mason,
Horace ii. Dodge, Thomas Hudson, James
Haniey; alterpates. John 5. Bagley. Daniel
W. Ide. George J.. Ormsbee, Albert G. Cole.
William H.. Luther. Samuel II. Luther and
Warren l.. ChafIeo. Captain l.. G..
Whittier was reported as being sick. A vote
Of sympathy was passed, 10 be forwarded to
comrade Joseph Is. Carpenter on the death Of
his wife. This post was organized nine years
ago. the Goth OF last October and there were
present last evening all the post commanders
of the past nine years.
BAPTISM AND WEDDING.
Yesterday afternoon. at No. 45 Taunton
avenue. at 8 o'clock just prior to tho marri.
age ceremonies Of Mr. Fernando p. Healy and
MISS Gdulc H. h'hJphs ALt ypuhE'sb E0',h
present, Olivs Irene Wilcox. a daughter of
Mr.. Fred Wilcox. ex.cbief Of police was bap-
tized. This was novel sight at n wedding
The ceremonies were performed by Rev. Dr.
Eddy. The maid Of honor was Miss Elsie NJ.
kenyon. a niece OF the bride, who is about
four years old. The ushers were: Willard A.
Kenyon, avbrother Of :he bride, ana Roscoe
Horton, brother-in-lsw Of the groom. Re-
freshments were served, and the congratula-
tions Of those present were extended TO the
happy couple. There were many valuable
presents. Just after tho ceremonies. Miss
Maud Horton OF Rehoboth, niece Of the
groom. entertained the company with read.
ing.
This morning, in the police court Axal 5.
Nelson was arrsigned, charged with stealing
a bicycle. He pleaded guilty, and on
recommendation OF his parents he was sent to
the State reform school during his minority.
He was arrested by special officer johnson Ct
Rumford.
Mrs. Eva NJ. Robinson will open an evening
school in A. p. Hoyt school hall Friday even
ing at As. for the study Of sight reading in
music
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The Eastern EIectrotyping Co.
WOOD ENcRAVERs
-AND-
80 ELECTROTYPERS.
81 SABiN ST., PROVIDENCE, RI.


The st. Andrews is Soon to Have b NJ
somc New Home In Yonkers, N. ,.
Golf is an athletic fad just Mt present
and numbers its devoteos among the thou
sands, but seven years ago, when a low
enthusiasts formed the ST. Andrews Coll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-04
ODD FELLOWS ELroTIoN.

Last evening Reliance Lodge. l. o. o. r.,
held it's annual election OF officers as follows:
Noble grand. Frank L. Bucklin. vice-grand,
A. Everett Griswold; recording secretary, e.
Fred Gottschalk: permanent secretary. Cyrus
+. Gofsr treasurer, John Wilbur: trustees,
Past Grsnds Edwin b. Lincoln, Herbert p.
Perkins and Charles L. Peirco; instructor.
Edwin b. Lincoln: drill master. Benjamin Il.
Pierce. One candidate was initiated.
The following are the officers elected at a
meeting OF Mizpah Degree Lodge, ID. OF X :.
Monday evening: Noble grand. Clara b. DAN
v.ce-grand, Cora B. Lincoln: recording secre.
tary. - Dora T.. Wall permanent secretary.
Eliza y. Pierce: treasurer. Ella A. johnson
trustees. Caroline Wilbur, Roxana Champlan
and Louise f.--
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NEwkIRK KILLED HIMSELF.
No Mystery About the Shattered
Corpse Found Near noy

Tacoma. Aug. %.-S Special. death ~
Shipman Newkirk, whose body was found
in his cabin near Roy last evening was
caused hy his own hand. He blew tho
top of his head off with an old army mus
ket. When found nothing remained of the
head but the lower Jaw. 10 is thought no
bullet was used. hut thai Newkirk loaded
the mnsket up with a large charge of pou-
der. put the muzzle ia his mouth leaned
against the wall and kicked the trigger
Newkirk was "A years OF age. unmarried.
and took up the claim he resided on about
one year ago. having come 10 the county
from Ciackamas county Oregon. Moth
tions other that he has friends residing In
that county whose postofice address is
Logan. Acting Coroner McMurray received
n telegram from Matte Newkirk" At
Salem. or. this evening, asking for a de-
scrption Of the man.
The suicide had been In tho employ OF
man named Hawk. AT Rainier. and on re-
turning home the last time prior To his
death started fire which spread and
caused much damage. His neighbors sent
to Rainier for him TO help fight the fire
and upon his arrival rated him soundiv
for his careiessness, which, as he was
rather weak minded. is supposed to have
worried him until he killed himself
The entire top of his head WAS blown
Oft by the shot. and was scattered over
the ceiling Of his cabin. He left nothing
OF material value in the shack, which il
seems he intended 20 destroy, as no had
started FIRE mt the outside wall before
he made away with himself
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tions that are being showered upon him
with his usual stoicism, and. so far as
outward appearances go. his demeanor is
just the same as when the fight seemed
10 be going against him.
No state political convention heretofore
held in this city ever drew so many peo-
pie here as those who came 10 watch the
convention of the Republicans today. The
hotels were inadequate 10 the demands
made upon them. and many persons were
obliged 20 walk the streets all last night.
occupy benches in Capitol park or lounge
about the hotel Hobbies. The tickets to the
convention hall were limited TO the dele
gates, newspaper men and 100 followers
OF each faction The hall opened at 10
O'Clock, but the delegates did not begin 10
put In an appearance before ii O'Clock,
and it was another hour before the meet
ing was called 10 order. On the two front
rows of seats in the first gallery was a
formidable body OF men in shirt sleeves.
They had been placed III charge of the
hall last night by Chairman Gilkeson,
and were ready 10 carry out his orders.
There were, however. no signs of trouble
II had been confidently predicted that
there would be the biggest kind of fight
TN the convention. but in last nights
meeting the peacemakers were finally
successful and when the conference ad-
burned at O'Clock this morning II was
with "A full understanding that matters
were going 10 go smoothly in the meeting.
The agreement arrived at was
that but ono convention should
he held: that the six superior
court judges should be renomi-
mated and that the convention roll should
be made up with each Of the six contest
ants allowed half q vote II was also
agreed 10 admit none but delegates and
newspaper men 70 the hall The settle
ment indicated above was contingent upon
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nlEht and he was suffccated. l could men
tor other such cases of crime committed
IN the castle and destroyed IN my pres
ence, but these are sufficient except one.
and that was cf Annte Williams Thc
cause cf her killing. as explained ey
HoimeS. was that one Of the girls must h
put out Of the way. and that he could
manage Minnie easier than he could An
ME. Minnie was crazy in love with
Holmes, and she was Jealous Of her sister.
as Holmes WAS paving her some atTeniion
too, aud he took particular pains to in
crease her jealousy 20 work her up 20 the
point OF doing the deed 10 get Annie Will
Jams out OF the way
Allen concluded by saying that every
word in his statement was trne. and that
he did not make IL 20 secure a pardon.
that he knew Gov. Clarke TOO well 70 be-
leve that he would issue a pardon unless
the evidence would break Holmes neck.
Philspelphia. Aug. N-The news from
indianapolis that the supposed body OF
Young Howard Pitzel had been located in
the chimney Of house in suburb Of
that city was conveyed 10 II. H. Holmes
in his cell AZ Meyamensing prison ny his
attorney this afternoon. The attorney
had a long conference with the notorious
prisoner in relation 70 this new phase in
the case. and states that Holmes did not
wever in his claim that Howard PttEel
had been left in the care Of Hatch and
Minnie Williams on October 10 last.
Holmes counsel SAYS that his client is
velopments in the famous case, and has
been SO frequently accused Of crimes
which IL would have been physically inn
possible for him 10 commit. that little
matter OF the finding OF few bones has
not the slightest effect upon him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-29
UTAH REPUBLICANS.
Declare for Free silver and Nominate
state Ticket.

salt Lake. Aug, A.-The Republican
territorial convention met this morning.
The platform declares that the Republi-
can party is again the dominant political
organization of the nation and of Utah 1t
demands the remonetizatio and free and
unlimited coinage of silver al ratio of
10 to /, Irrespective of the action of any
foreign nation. and pledges the Republi-
can party of Utah 10 work for the accom-
plshment OF this demand condemns the
action of the present national administra-
ton for issuing government bonds IN time
of peace 10 meet deficit caused oy un-
wise and nn~American legislation and
for its unpatriOtic coalition with'd syndi-
cate of foreign money lenders TO procure
the sale of government bonds adversely 10
the interests of the people. 1t favors the
American doctrine OF protection TO home
industries established by the founders of
the government. re-established by The Re
publican party and at all times practiced
by the pioneers and people of Utah, con-
demns the national Democratic admins
tratton for its weak and vacillating for
eign policy and its failure TO maintain the
Monroe doctrine, whereby the interests OF
the United States and her sister nations
upon the Western continent have been
crippled. The platform further says.
we denounce the Democratic party of
Utah because IL stuffed the ballot boxes
In Weber. Salt Lake and San Pete coun-
ties in its endeaVOr TO obtain control OF
the constitutional convention. We de-
nounce the Democratic members of the
Utah commission as accessories to this
attempted fraud"
For judges Of the supreme court c. 8
Zane. c. w Bartch. J, a. Miner and
VI \ Breeden were placed in nomina
tion. The first three named candidates
were selected on the first ballot For
governor the following names were put
in pominatlon: a. l.. Thomas. Charles
Crane Heber u. Wells. T. T. Farnsworth
and @. a Lowe. The first ballot result
Cd: Thomas 90. Crane 200. Wells 172
Farnsworth ~. Lowe - The second ball
lot gave Thomas II. Crane l6i. Wells 30
Farnsworth Q Lowe T. The rules wcre
suspended aud the nomination OF Wells
made by accIamation
Heber NJ Wells IS son of Daniel H.
Wells VINO WAS one OF the prominent
Mormon pioneers Mr. Wells was re-
corier Of salt Lake county from 1882 to
iS9o. Vas candidate for mayor Of the city
In lS92. and IS al present cashier Of the
State Bank Of Utah
The ticket was completed 10y the follow
ing nominations For delegate 20 con
gross. q. r. Allen, secretary Of state, j.
r Hammond. treasurer. J. y Chapman,
attorney general \. u bishop; auditor
Morgan Richards, superintendent Of pub
lie instruction. Mrs Emma ]. McNickar.
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stevens County News.

colville, Aug. & Special one Of the
large warehouse buildings of n. Field
man & Co. of Marcus, i'm this county. was
consumed by fire on Saturday night. re-
sulting in a sotsl loss Of the building and
900 of groceries stored therein. There
was no insurance. The origin of the fire
is supposed TO he incendiary. Soon after
the fire the little s-year-old hoy OF Mr..
Feldman, while playing about the smoul-
dering ruins. fell upon the Goals and was
severely but not fatally burned.
Andrew Chilherg. of Seattle. vice
consul for Sweden and Norway.
was in Coiville this week for
the purpose of looking up the status
of the estate of the late John Schwan.
deceased, who left large property inter
ests in this country. All the heirs to the
estate are heirs 70 the crown Of sweden.
Judge Jesse Arthur, Of the superior
court of this county. fixed the appeal
bond in the case of the state of Washing
ton vs.. Charles ~. Cummings. convicted
Of manslaughter at the last term Of the
superior court. at s5,0oo. Cummings was
charged with the killing OF Joseph Rob
erts AT road election at Fruitland on
the first OF last December.
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BURNED IN RLACK DIAMOND.
Slight Gas Explosion >corcbes One BOY
and ~ln1c@ Another.

Black Diamond. Aug. *. -Speeial~Ncg-
lect TO take proper precautions with a
safety lamp in mine No. II at Ills o'clock
yesterday morning caused a slight explo-
sion. resulting IN the painful burning OF
Johnny Raymond, loader. Raymond was
working on the east side OF the lowest
gangway OF the fifth level. and acting on
the word OF WatkIn Evans that every
thing was all right. entered a chute TO
load his car. According TO his story,
Evans AZ that moment passed behind him.
causing tho gas TO ignite. Reymond saw
the flash dart instantaneousiy over his
head and on all sides. and dropped down
beside his car, but he did not escape tho
fire. His face and hands were badly
scorched. and his mustache and eyebrows
siuged.
He is now at his home here undergoing
treatment. His injuries are painful. bur
he is able TO talk. aud will soon be all
right again. Evans was slightly burned
on each arm, and Willie Davis. a fan boy.
was also burned slightly about the ears.
Evans claims 20 have examined the
chute only few moments before Rey-
mond entered. and that there was no sign
OF gas.
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DURRANT JUROR HARD TO GET.
Taking of Testimony To Be Begun I'm a
Week.

San Francisco. Aug. 2S-Al the parties
in the Durrant case expect that by the
middle Of next week the taking OF testi-
mony will he well under way. The opnos-
ing attorneys promise that no time will
he lost as soon as the preiimnaries are
cleared away. II is said that each side
Will try TO impeach the testimony Of op-
posing witnesses. and some unpleasant de-
Velopmcnts are expected.
The police have another witness i'm the
person of Alexander Zenger. member
of Emanuel church. where the double MUIR
der was committed. Zenger will testify.
IL is said. that he saw Durrant and Minnie
Williams together in front of Emanuel
church a short time before the murder
on the night Of April II.
The plan of having the sheriff select a
special Venire of seyenty-tive citizens was
barren Of results today. The special ven
IRE was exhausted but the twelfth Juror
was not secured Tive veniremen were ac-
cepted hy the prosecution. but peremptor-
lily challenged by the defense. Another
special venire of seventy-five was ordered
for tomorrow.
The workmen In the shoe factory where
Durrants father is employed struck he
cause the nroprietors refused to discharge
Durrant and objectionable foreman.
The strike was settled hy the discharge
of all the strikers and the employment of
new WOfkmen
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Improvement of the NviiIapa.

South Bend, Aug. =. -Special.--Mr c.
O. Rude this week completed his govern
ment contract for the removal OF Arm
strong bar in the Willapa river Just be
low Willapa city. The work was begun
two years ago by r.. u. Clarke. contraC-
tor and channel eighty feet wide and
eight feet deep at low tide dredged or.
The original recommendations Of Capt. L.
w Symons called for a channel 100 feet
wdde. but the appropriation was not large
enough to accomplish II. With an addi-
tional appropriation by the last congress
the work has been completed as original
Is planned. This gives Wilapa n clear
channel 10 WilIapa harbor with a depth
Of eight feet at low tide. This Improve
ment is of great importance and value 10
Wiliapa Prior to this work steamers had
10 wait for half tide TO reach that city.
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Harrisburg. Pa. Aug. &-The Repub-
Hcau state convention met here today and
unanimously agreed upon the following
ticket. State chairman, NJ. 5. Quay.
state treasurer Ben j. Haywood supe-
rior court judges. six 10 be elected, James
A. Beaver. Of Center county: T.. y. VIII
lard of Pike county. Charles Z. Rice, of
I.uzerne; George r. Oriady, OF Hunting
don. j. j. Wickham. of Beaver; Howard
Reeder. of Northampton.
Tonight Senator quay Is the hero as
well as the idol of the Pennsylvania poll
ticians OF all degrees OF prominence. His
rooms at the 1.ochiel hotel have been con-
s;antly besieged since the convention
ended. by men calling TO pay homage 10
his matchless leadership. The senator
takes all of the praise and congratula-
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OSBORNE, IDAHO, IN PERIL.


Wallace. Idaho. Aug. 2s-oshorne Is sur
rounded by immense forest fires and mo-
rnontariiy threatened with destruction. In
response TO q telephone message the fire
department with the FIRE apparatus was
loaded aboard a special train and left 20
assist the neighhoring town in It's peril.
Osborne n IN the Occur dAlene district.
In deep canyon with mountains on both
sides. which are heavily tlmbered. and
with this dense forest on both sides IL is
more than likely that the town is doomed.
The fears are strengthened by the fact
that communication cannot be- had with
the threatened town BY either teiephons
or telegraph.