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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
PAWTUxET VALLEY.
ARCTIC.

ARCTIC.
Mr.. David Wood and wife of New York
Wood.
Henry Mcmahon returned home last
evening from his wedding trip.
CLYDE
Mr. Richard Carnarvon is entertaining
guests from New York.
James Ford, who was arrested on the
Fourth for creating disturbance at
home, as previously stated in THE NEWS,
was lined S12 yesterday by Judge Tally.
Jack Weeks was arrested on a charge of
drunkenness this morning, by constable
Charles Remington. He was taken to
Apponaug, where he awaits trial.
ARCTIC CENTRE.
Mr.. Max Bebeault, who was detained at
his house by the injuries he received at
the hands of the Clyde chain gang last
Sunday, was out yesterday for the first
time.
Mr.. Harry Hawkins and family re-
turned last night from North Kingstown
where they spent the Fourth with his
brother, MIR. T.. Hawkins.
Mr.. Warren Leach was presented a
daughter on the Fourth
Mr.. Thomas Green, Sr., who fell from
load OF hay on Wednesday last, injuring
his back seriously, is much better.
The extensions which Messrs. b. b. q
X. Knight are making to Jackson Mill
are quite advanced. The large chimney on
the new part is almost completed.
PHENIX.
Victor Laferriere, a boy Of ~ years old,
was run over by team, recklessly driven,
this morning, as he was crossing the
street, in front of Lawton's store. The
horse trampled over the boys left leg, in
juring it slightly.
Joseph Lawton and William s. Gee start
this evening for two weeks trip to New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
Five Persons Killed and Many
injured.
Churches, Residences and Business
Blocks Blown Down.
The Names of the Dead and Those
Mortally Wounded.

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan, July GA
cyclone which struck Baxter Springs last
night killed five persons outright, and
two others were injured, and are not
seriously injured. Cooper & Hopkins dry
goods store was destroyed, the Methodist
Christian and colored Methodist church
was blown down, and dozen residences
and as many barns were totally wrecked.
Those killed outright were: /. Hibbs,
Mrs. Webster and her mother and
daughter, and James Neal.
The injuries of the mother OF James
Neal and A. III. Haubbuck will probably
prove fatal. All wires are down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
NORTH END Ne WS
A Geneva Striker Arrested for Com
hitting an Assault.
THE NEWS BUREAU.
NORTH END. 426 BRANCH AVENUE,
Telephone ggl-l


Lewis Hunt, 100 Voazie street, and
Joseph Brook of Lawrence started out TO
do honor to Independence Day the night
before the Fourth. They had cannon,
Is inches long, which Mr.. Hunt has
owned for four years or more, and IL was
never known to "kick. - They placed 1t
on fiat rock in the vacant lot, corner
Veazie street and Douglas av.nue and
fired her off three times successfully
They tried again, and for few minutes
1t looked as If g 1t didn't take" so Mr..
Hunt went to light the primer around the
fuse and it went off before he knew it.
DIR. Burton was called to attend him,
and MIR. Hunt has been doing penance at
the Rhode Island Hospital ever since.
He came near losing the sight OF the left
eye, and his face and ears are well powder
marked. He says he will not shoot his
cannon again.
About 10 o'clock this forenoon an cleo
trio car and two-horse wagon came
together by mistake on Admiral street.
The front OF the car was smashed and the
wagon practically demolished.
An extra lot of police are doing duty at
Geneva today but the "gang,' although
large, requires them not, they say.
Mr.. Joseph Rockford of Denver, Col, Is
the guest for few days OF Mr.. John Il
McOsker.
Frank Schneider, who has been promi-
nent in the "strixe" at Wanskuck, was
arrested by officer Kinnicom in North
Providence last evening for striking Ed
ward Walker with a stone. Walker has
but one eye, and he came near losing
that. In court this morning Schneider
pleaded not guilty and was held until
Tuesday for trial.
A boy named Herbert King of 127
Charles street was run over and knocked
down by bicycle last evening and was
quite badly injured. The man causing
the mischief did not wait to see what
damage resulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
A Grand DISPLAY.

The fine display OF fireworks at Wash
ington Park last night drew large crowd
No expense was spared In making the
show attractive. Mr.. Charles Warner, of
Murray Sphinx d Co., had charge of the
exhibition.
The cottages of most of the residents
were prettily decorated with Chinese Ian
terms, flags and bunting Among the
decorators were: Colonel Isaac L. Goff
and George A. Youlden, Councilman
James 4. Freeman, Walter III. Barney,
George Il. Tillinghast and John II. Tuttie
The display was also witnessed by many
excursionists passing up and down the
river, and by the residents of Providence
and Edgewood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
BRISTOL.
Handsome Illumination and Display
of Fireworks in the Town.

Handsome Illumination and Display
of Fireworks in the Town.
The Rhode Island Yacht Club arrived
here on Friday afternoon and anchored
off the Herresboff works. During the
evening their yachts we beautifully
decorated with bunting and a fine illu-
mination and display OF fireworks were
INDUCED in.
There came near being serious acci-
dent last evening while the display of
fireworks was going on aboard the yachts.
Mr.. Edward III. ChadwiclS's spirited horse
beacame frightened by cannon cracker
He plunged into John Conner's team.
Mr.. Chadwick being an expert horseman
managed to control his horse until the
family In the other team was removed.
The damage was slight.
The residence Of Mr.. Harry Lippitt on
Hope street was attractive last evening
A brilliant display OF fireworks and a
balloon ascension claimed attention. A
grand display of fireworks was made
at the residence of III. ". Hayes on Bur-
ton street. At the Pleasant View House
on Pappoosequash, kept by Mr.. Charles
4. Herreshoff, was a pretty illumination
and fine display of fireworks
The remains OF Mr.. Frederick Carey
will be brought here today for burial.
The funeral of Mrs. Samuel w. Church
will be held on Monday at O'Clock from
her late residence on Franklin street.
The program OF the Fourth OF July
committee, which was postponed on the
Fourth until today, will again be post
poned until next Saturday, II pleasant.
the bicycle races, baseball games, and
fireworks will then take place.
The Rhode Island Yacht Club are still
ut anchor i'm the bay and will not start
for Potters' Cove until tho weather
clears.
The schooner Harbinger has Just
dropped anchor here with a party on
board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

Hugh Hamill's yard, 200 Manton
avenue, was relieved of s. worth of plants
last night.
George Earle, mate of the barge Chester
Griswald, reported TO the police that
someone stole a coat and vest from him,
last night
Jennie Independence Green, daughter
of Harry l.. Green, 70 Beacon avenue,
celebrated her third birthday on Inde-
pendence Day. About 20 little ones with
their parents responded to invitations
each bringing little present for Jennie.
They all sat down TO a beautiful collation..
In the evening, as has been customary, a
balloon was sent up, 10 which was at
tached an order from her papa's store for
q suit Of clothes as a present from little
Jennie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
ITEMS ABOUT TOWN.

All bills against the town TO be acted
upon by the Council next Friday must
be left at the clerks Office by o'lclock
Monday afternoon in accordance with the
recently enacted ordinance In relation TO
claims.
Frank A. Spratt, principal OF the John
ston High school and wife and Il. A.
Twitchell and wife, left this morning for
Bar Harbor, Me-, for a short vacation.
A horse attached TO a heavy express
wagon belonging to Robert Sharples ran
on Laban street at s O'Clock this morning.
A electric wire in front of the store of
Kennedy & Cough on Manton avenue,
caused an alarm to be sounded from box
373 last evening. Slight damage.
George Paterson, who swallowed anti
mony yesterday, with the intention of
committing suicide is yet alive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
WAGES ADVANCED.
Pullman Car Company Makes Glad
1000 Employees.

CHICAGO, July 6.-The Pullman Palace
Car Company has advanced the wages of
its employees at its shops 10 per cent, the
advance affecting about 1000 persons. No
formal announcement has been made by
the company OF its action, as the ad-
vance has been gradually taking effect in
various departments at different times
during the last two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
TO MASON CONTRACTORS.

ofice Of superinte ndent Of Public Buildings,
City Hall, Providence, X. l., June 9Th. 1898
proposals are invited by the Joint standing
COMMITTEES on City Property for building n retain
ing wall graute cop ing, steps etc at the jackson
Avenue school estate on Jackson Avenue In tho
City OF Providence, R l.
Plans AM Specifications may be seen at this
Office.
BIDS will be received addressed to the under
ais ned until ~ O'Clock, noon MONDAY, July 8,
1885; no bid received after seid date.
Right reserved g reject any or All bids.
DAVID bUHTON,
Chairman Committee on City Property.
ALBERT #. Mansfield.
SUI erintendent Public Buildings. ieaa-d-b
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
A SLOW ALARM.
The Reason Why Fire Did Damage
in Boston.

Boston, July 6-At o'clock this
morning, fire which started in the repair
shop OF the Lamb Furniture Company, in
Benny Savings Bank, at the corner of
Washington and Union Park streets, did
$40, 900 damage, mostly to the stock of
the Lamb Company. Owing TO an error
by the man who discovered the blaze In
not turning In an alarm promptly, the
fire had gained great headway before the
firemen arrived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
A DESP0NDENT CRIPPLE.
Attempted Suicide Of Young Wife
on sheldon Street

Dora, wife OF Myron Stoddard, attempt
ed suicide at II 80 today at her home,
DIR. Burns was called and administered
antidotes, and ordered her removed to
the Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs. Stod
dard is % years old apd has been n Grip
pile for some time, and this is though
to be the cause of her act. She will prob
ably recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

Boston, July e.--The manslaughter case
of Mary A. Kerrigan, continued from
"Wednesday, was resumed In court yestor
day. The defense offered no evidence
The defendant was ordered TO furnish bail
of $1,000 for her appearance before tho
grand iurv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

FALL RIVER, Mass, July 6.-An autopsy
held today developed the fact that Daniel
NJ Doyle, 4-year-old son of John Doyle, a
weaver, died Thursday from stranguia-
tion, caused by the sticking of piece OF
candy In his throat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
KnIed by an Express Train.

CANTON, Mass, July 6.--The body OF
Matthew Donovan of Canton, 30 years
old, was found on the Consolidated rail
road tracks noar here. He had been killed
by q night express.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to June ., 1898.


Trains leave PROVIDENCE rs follows,
Sor Boston-S;O5 a. ni., IL MI A;so y. M; RETURN
$3.50. n. m. IL; 40, 6;25 p.
wALPoLE-s;o5 a. m; IA m; 4i7o p. m.
FRANkLIN-si05 a. no. II M; 4:2), 7:ij .. IN
NlI.FUR RID IS o5 a. M, IL m; 4.2O p. m.
ARLINaroN-7,Os II 80 a. m 1891 $780, ell 100 pm
WEST ARI.IN0ToN-F 7;os. h sios + IL zoo a. m;
s2a5. F4:3o. + o:37, F6:Jo p. m
kNIGHTsVILIE--7ioS. $500, l:5o a. m; y 2.4s.
6:57, 6;3J, ''il p. m.
WAYLAND PARK-F 7;0s, J. 900, Il II $50 a. m;
245, 4ioo, = 6ss7, + s:so, '.ii:oo p M
EArICk, RIVER POINT. CENTGEvILiE
WAsHINGroN-7;os siOe. lli5o. q m; l2.0l,
2:45, 4s3O. 5iJ1. $3.50, '7:26. "u;oO y. n
CRANsToN. oAKLAwN- --7:os. s;SS. l;50 a. m;
l2:ol, 2;i5, 4:so, 6'27, $3.50, 'u.oop. m.
PONTIAC, ARCTIC, QUIDNIcK-7;0s IL so a. m;
2:45, 5;s7, $3.50. ell 90 y. IL
ANTHoNY-7ios. sios, IL 100 a m; 2a5. asa. s3I.
COVENTRY sTERLING-7:os. s.os n,5o. am;
2;s5. 1850 y. m
SUMMIT. GREENE, oNEco, MoosUP. PLAIN.
FIELD-7'os. s'os. a. M; II $50. 2:45. 4i3o. I 7szs
JEWETT CITY, CANTERBURY, SCOTLAND,
VERSAILLES, BALTIC, SOUTH wINDAAM-
s;06 q. m; ui50, $:30, y. m.
WILLiMAHrIC-s;o6 a. m; 1880, Si3o, t7i25 y. IA
HARTFoRD-D;g6 a. m; II go, 4i3o, n ;25 y. IN.
FIsHKILL& a NEwBURG-o;Os a. m.
NoRWICH-7;0s, 500 a. IN. j; II 80, 4i3o, 7.25 D. m
WATERBURY, DANBURY-s;oo q. m. 7,2j p. m
EAST THOMPSON. WEBSTER soUTHBRIDGE,
WORCESTER, THOMPSON, PUTNAM and
PoMFkEr. s. % a. m; 400 p. m.
CHICAGO AND 1IIE WEST VIA NEwBUEu.
AND ERIE R'Y--s:06 a. m.
PAsCoAG md lNrspMEDIATE sTATIoNs-
s:i7, $50 IL m; I;A s.d $50 rpd a'il:i5
p. Returning leave Panc~.g at5;2l 7.l0 aud
s:i5 a. M; l2;io, 5iOl Rne "s 100 y. m.
All trains leave iiem west end Of Union Depot
Providence.
'.saturd- -ys only. s-sundays oniy.
tDaily.
Tickets between Boston and Providence oimiteb
.Icents, unlimited 81.
wRB BABCoCK. G.P.A
in. KING, supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
EXPENSE WOULD BE HEAVY.
There VIII BE No Inquest on the Four
Persons Killed.

FALL RIVER, Mass, July 6.-Justice
Mcbonough has reported today that no
inquest would be held on the four killed
In the Langley explosion as evidently
nothing could be gained by an inquest
and the expense would be heavy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
SAILED.

STEAMERs-Connocticut Now York. William
Lawrence Baltimore; Norman, Philadelphia; !;
City of Newport Newport: Richard Borden,
Fall River: Queen Clty, oeaconnet; William
Marvel. Fail hlver; Harry, New Bedford.
sCHooNERs-Evelyn saunders. Block Island !;
george Nj. Grant, Kelley: Calvin B. Orcutt,
1earce; X. and Il. Hargraves kisly: Mount
Sopo. Crowly; Varunia Solover. Darian, Ga,
~ load lumber for New Haven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
MARINE REPORT.
List Of Arrivals and Departures of
Vessels at this Port.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
STEAMERs-Connecticut Williamson, Now
York; City of Newport, Kelley, Newport ;
Richard Borden, Mason. Fall River; Queen
City. Gray, Seaconnet.
ScHooNERs kebekah +. Lundin, Roye.
Brunswick, Ga, with hard pine lmber for w.
delphia: Alice B. Phillips, Grossly. Phila-
deiphia; Il. Il. Barnum, Blake, Philadelphia; |;
Lucknow, Ada ID. Rose
BARoEs-Deaware, Lackawanna, Susdue.
hanna, Baliz5, Brunette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
STOLE soLEs.

Deputy Sheriff Rabbit arrested an
Italian banana peddler this morning for
the theft of two soles from Joe, the cob
bier, in Woods block, Olneyville square.
lie will be arraigned before the Eighth
District Court this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Last evening the grounds of Mr.. Frank
French, los Pioneer street, were tastefully
decorated with flags and Chinese lanterns.
The occasion was a farewell reception
rendered by Miss Edith French TO her
friends, previous TO her departure from
town. About 80 of her friends gathered
to bid her farewell. Games were enjoyed,
after which a bountiful collation. was
served. The entertainment Of the evening
consisted OF readings by Misses Howland
and Smith, and selections by the Aben
quartet
Mr.. French will take up his residence
in Meriden, Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06

new YORK, new HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

ihhiN ah I'VE FhUm fhVIlUENVEs
PROVIDENCE DIVISION.
Corrected to June 10. 1895.
BOSTON s;.sss ,lss ss'' io,sS ss' ,,,s &C., TOO:
sU ssS' i.,is if.ss' s'' 's Ss ses ss
y mSrSnSkdPns..vs' P .' sosfos sS Ss S ssS fsss pSIe
saSars ccs !, sss'iin us Il rs ss.aa sO sisSo
ssss s,Ss ,s'i y SiiSs st SSo $50 M i'So 500.
I IA. Sss is.s h IS !: sss.s:ss :
Sokr% isiG' AFfisS5nS taS s1s saq 1iiS
sii6, 1900. iii5 q m. Ma. a'as. SIS. s:ai iissi
wA&F6Ms MsS%sSnys %sHsTanss SoWSop " NO 1sg ggSFnA
EoRw6op sna DEbHAM"S;oo' iisis :. NJ.
A"sSS ias iiis ~ s sso, 'o I.s .ls s's s., is :
ss so.sS ioh p M. M ssnaays-S'aa. S''S. s'is.
.P.sior cars S on, ''.i ssessss sGs ond.y. ssl..p,
Fi'slSuIs and way stations. 500, 1000 M; l,o,.
isss.as and and s.s :r: s.ss s N s,s s,s
Iano 5.ss sos cs'ss. TaSn:on 10 @ only, W S'as. io9io
MidSlebGro $40 =. nj ia'iO' sias' s:.i p. Sun.
Piymea,h. s:iS a M, IanO. s.aS p. m. Sundays
pois.s on Cape Cod. sa5 r. M; iano. s.as p m.
Cottage o.ty. s:iS q. m 1870 s.2s p. m Sundays
Nantucket. i2;io p. m. Sundays s.55 O. IN.
sTONINGToN DIVISION.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows for
NEW YORK 1918 bi ;23 . m. daily, 0:0s (exp.),
ioiss (limited), II IL a. m; 2;OS. sis. t;oS
xr% ay Y9hk p sis m sSass.on sssasis,; Lln..,o M
pn,iADsIsI,s y sfssRt ,supd-y Shyr,moKr ana w.s,rso
ION via Harlem Riyer-i0o3 =. m, $50 p. m.
MEN WI MIAyEN,1,la,, Y sl.,, q :. m; sssp; daily. sns
lexp.l. z:05 2i5 terp.), 4;oJ daily, sos (exp.
sIr $50 (accOm.l iO:os .Gexpj, io:Ss tiimitcdJ.
snIy), i.lo laeeOm.) SOS p m, (eIp daily. sac
p. m terp. daily.
w0RCEGrER DIVISION.
Trains leave Providence as foilowsfor
WokcEsfER-S;1 (expressl 100 accom-, sio
iaccom 1850 q. m. (sccom.)i loo (exp.), tiN
3esp. TO SwsOns0eket), O'is doe eIp.), SOS >. m.
sundays 80 n m (sccom }, 100 rs p. m tacoom,
MiLLyiLLR .7oS, s:4 s;io, II 30 a. M. loo, 900.
= t;2o S;tb, $500 y. m.
ss sIacksToSs 5bscTioS1o % s;HI NO. ss 3 ss so ,on
1850. an; 1900. 500 t:oo t;so. O.ib. O;s5, 7;ia
sundsyss:so Ie:ss a. m, isOs. ..so Goo, s.,o. 7.os
wooSso;ctIRgy;TsopPs.tn ;tI y;so E. n 7,o, s, s,o ,o,s u.,,
a. m; ;oo 1850. $500, A'oo ti2o 5iiS' S;'i 7i'.
su aaSys $50. o'oo A. m 1905. $50. 100 ESQ. ZOO
75o, s;iS. s:Jo p. an.
WARREN AND BRISTOL BEANcH.
Leave PROVIDENCE CIndsA Street statson) for
NEWPORT AND FALL hlNER--6:s6, 7:45 ex-
press and eis5 a. m. apd l2;s, $3.50, $3.50 p m.
SUNDAYS for Fall River $3.50 Q. M, $50 " m,
Newport s;SS q. m. ESQ y. m. tvia New York
boat
Warren and way stations s,a5 7:s express $50 and
g55 q aud l2;41, 800 100, J0( eIpTessD, $3.50.
ESQ, $500 and IL 20 p. m
Sundays at s66 a. m. and $3.50 D. m
BRlsToL-7+6, express, $3.50. e;5J a. m I2st', sor
go. $50. $50, 500 and II: ,. m sundays
Electric car, leave Exchange Place. Providence.
at $50, 1850. sIs aud $40 a. m; 1880 2tS 3:tS,
4;l5, b'i6, e:l5 and 7;tb p. m. Leave Marked
Square at Ilslo p. m.
Sundays at 9!3b O. m. and rs D. m.
GEO. l.. CONNER, A. G. KENDALL
Passr Tranhe Manager Genl Pass'r Agent
Il, q. ALLEN. 0enl supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
OLNEYVILLE.
AFuII Explanation Regarding
the Library Fund.
Tun NEWS BUREAU. oLsEryrLLn.

NO. HhFIfofu ANenue.
As a result OF the discussion before the
Council at its last meeting In reference to
drawing of an order on the treasurer Of
the ti town for payment OF the aPpropria-
Library, made at the recent financial
town meeting, and for what purpose IL
was To be applied, Mr. 4. A. Twitchell,
by order of the trustees of the Library AS
sociation today, issued printed circular
making full explanation, which may be
secured by those interested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-06
r e MOVAl.

n. Rosenbia,t wholesale and retail dealer 10
French plate glass aud window. picture and ooh.
irr-ria plates hN. removed to "A Union stree,
nearly opposite OLD stand. Tsisphona
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-30

son should stay continuously teaching
from one generation to another, is, we
think unparalleled.
Mrs. Huntington's class sang pretty
song anG answered most promptly and
clearly the call for the titles OF the les
sons and the golden -eexts-eff-the quar-
ter. This clasA showed Admirable
training on Otbe part of their teacher.
Other classes were represented, each BY
a member, Miss Virgie Cooper reading
q paper from DIR, Geike, showing the
condition of Israel's tribe in the time of
the judges. Hattie Cram, Sybil Cush-
ing, Lulu Rowe, Harold Thompson,
Alice Price, Nora Young and Edward
Baldwin had been selected as represent
atives for their respective classes and
aceuitted themselves credit2bfy. Par
ticularly we-a6miired the simple,
straightforward, fearless manner in
which each one did the required work
showing that promises17we1 foT-2 the
neryes-ef the coming >genefation. More
said Of Edward Baldwin
reading. By the clear-cut- msaaeF~i4
which he spoke -he~showed that nature
Mad -gi+en7tfm an anatomical structure
of>xocal organs of the highest value to
him ASA speaker. and that viii enable
him to say what he has to say in life in
the best possible manner.
NFAe- exercises attracted many visitors,
who departed well pleased with what
they saw and heard.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-30
MAIER & BENTON.
To Reimburse Purchases.

Through the kindness of Capt. j. w.
Lewis, who furnishes THE CHRONICLE
with copy of Mr.. Ellis bill, we print
it's provisions. This measure, should it
pass, would afford equitable relief to
many people in this district:
A bill to reimburse settlers and pur
chasers ON even-numbered sections of
the public lands within the limits of
congressional grants in cases of forfeit
ure of odd-numbered sections.
Be it enacted by the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
of America. in congress assembled, That
where any person has purchased any
portion of an even-numb bered section of
public lands of the United States, with
in the limits of any congressional grant
made in aid of any railroad or wagon
road, under any of the land laws of the
United States, at the rate of two dollars
and fifty cents per acre for such lands so
Ypurchased, and since the date of such
purchase and payment the odd-num-
bered sections within such granted
limits adjacent to and coterminous with
tions SO purchased. have been by the
United States declared resumed or re-
stored to the public domain by reason
of any failure upon the part of the
grantee company to construct its road
adjacent to and coterminous with said
lands, such person, or his or her as
signe, upon application to the secretary
of the interior, accompanied by salts
Afactory proof of such purchase and pay
ment, shall be entitled to be mbursed
from the United States the sum of one
dollar and twenty-five cents per acre in
Dash for each and every acre so pur-
chased, and it shall be the duty of the
secretary of the interior to certify the
fActs to the secretary of the treasury,
MIho shall thereupon refund and cause
I'd be paid such claimants the amounts
sd certified to be dCc, out of any moneys
in the treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-12-30
Elegantly Furnished.

\ The Commercial and Athletic Club
Tpoms have been the lIveliest place in
town today. At different hours of the
ddy knots of members could be seen dis
c1ssing the furnishings and fittings of
the rooms, and every remark was COM
'plimentary one. The fuFniture arrived
on the Regulator Saturday night, and
yesterday the carpets yeFe put down
and the chairs and takls unpaGked and
arranged. The HoPm4 are quite elegant,
the papering. carpet and fuzniture being
in pleasing hafmony. Tbs morning the
carpentersjNbegan the/Work of laying
downa new floor apafaking out the old
elevator, which for years has stood in
the building. <One of the billiard tables
has arrived though not yet put together.
At meeting of the trustees held Sat-
urday evening it was decided to pur-
chase piano for the club, and tomor.
row will seen an instrument of the best
make ornamenting the rooms.
Every member of the club is much
pleased with its progress SO far, and is
confident that the future is bright for
the organization. Already plans for the
winters entertainment are being dis
cussed, and some very good schemes are
being evolved. Several important
questions pertaining to the welfare OF
the town are waiting to come before the
commercial club. The universal ex-
preston heard is that the Commercial
and Athletic Club is going to fill a long
felt want, and that its influence upon
the commercial and social life will be
good. Tomorrow the social rooms will
be in order, but it will be some time be-
fore the bowling alley will be completed
or the gymnasium and billiard rooms
ready for use.