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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
PAWTUxET VALLEY.
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Phenix.

Phenix.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Campbell gave a
progressive whist party last evening. The
prizes were won by Mrs. Francis w.
Greene, Miss Annie Gee, Mr.. George w.
Spencer, and Mr.. w. II. Snow.
The Benevolent Society's social last
evening in the ethodist Church was q
pleasant event. The following took part
in the exercises:
Mrs. George Sheldon, Mr.. William v.
Slocum, Misses Matte and Edna Holli-
han, Miss Ames, Miss Laura Hudson, and
Mrs. Walter Hill. There was collation..
Clyde.
Yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock as
Joe Richards and Marie Beltrand of
Phenix were driving home from Natick,
the carrisge wheel caught in the car
tracks opposite the Clyde boarding house.
The horse became unmanageable, threw
the occupants out. and dashed the car
riage against an electric light pole.
Richards was picked up uncon-
scious and taken into the board
ing house. DR.. Page of Phenix
attended him. The young woman was
cut in several places about the head, but
is not dangerously injured.
Riverpoint
A pretty challenge match of tennis was
played yesterday afternoon between
Andrew Yorston and c. II. Potter, Jr.,
both of the second class. The former
gave 10 to the latter, who won by the
close score Of 60, 81, Sc.
The last of the popular Congregation
ist socials will be held this evening, and
Miss Nellie Reoch has arranged for q
salad supper.
Mr.. A. Higgins, engineer in the River
point Mills, has removed his family to
Manton.
Jericho.
Lucien Archambeault returned from
Canada this morning.
DR.. Chagnon is in Fall River today.
Natick.
The Narragansett Tribe of Red Men
have arranged for social to be held in
Engine hall next Monday evening.
Pontiac.
The baseball team will play the Cromp-
ton nine here on Decoration Day, which
will be cele brated In lively fashion.
A tight-rope walker has been engaged.
running races Will take place, and dancing
may be INDUCED in afternoon and even
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
NORTH END NE WS
Gischievous Boys Attempting 10 Burn
Other Peoples Property.
THE NEWS BUREAU,
EoRTn END, sss BRANCH AVENUE,
malanhau. QoI-a


The old logwood mill down in Pleasant
month boys have set il afire, the last
terday, when box 1853 was rung
in. The mill is said to be owned by the
Woopsocket Bank. 1t il an old structure
and many would be glad to see the land
improved and Joined to Davis Park.
Morning, noon, and mig ht Captain Baker
and several policemen extend their shell
tering protection TO the wsavsrs who
have the hardihood to work in the
Geneva Mills. OF course there is
no danger of trouble while the
police are on guard, but il is suggested
that IL they were called off there might
be trouble. To be sure, the police do not
regard the prospect OF doing this extra
duty for any length of time with glee,
especially as they get no extra pay for
having their rest intruded upon. This
extra duty is quite an item. In 1894 the
night men at the Second station put in
1928 extra hours for which they
received nothing, unless it was pleasant
look. IL Is presumed to be proportion
ately the same all over the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Keefe's friends
will regret to learn that their three
month's-old son, Thomas p, died this
morning at their residence, 1874 Palmer
street.
John Saults was saving wood at Dar-
ling's box factory yesterday and sawed
three fingers Of his right hand off. This
comes hard on Mr.. Saults, who was
recently married and is keeping house at
the corner of Branch avenue and West
River streets.
The Goldsmith Literary Association is
preparing for q ball.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23

There are no products OF human skill on
which greater degree Of care is expended
than the standards Of weight and measure
In use among the civilized nations OF tho
globe. Two things In particular have to
be considered--accuracy and durability.
Nature does not furnish any single metal
or mineral which exactly answers the re-
quirements for standard Of measure or
weight that shall be, as nearly as possible,
unalterable.
The best substance yet produced for this
purpose Is an alloy of 90 per cent OF plat
mum, with 10 per cent Of iridium. This
is called iridio-platinum, and il is the sub
stance Of which the new metric standards
prepared by the international committee
of weights and measurts are composed.
1t Is hard, it Is less affected by heat than
any pure metal, 1t Is practically nonoxldiz-
able, or not subject TO rust and il can be
finely engraved In fact, the lines on the
standard meters are hardly visible To the
naked eye, yet they are smooth, even, sharp
and accurate.
II our civilization should ever be lost
and relics of it should be discovered in
some brighter age in the remote future,
there is nothing which would bear higher
testimony to its character than these stand
ard measures of iridio-platinum, for the
production and preservation Of which the
science Of our day hps done Its very best
Youths Companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
Town Of Cranston,
PROPOSALS
For 81 100000
80 Year 4 Per Cent. Gold Bonds.
Town Clerks ONCE,

ToWn CLERKS once,
CranstOb, X. l., May is. 1895
The town OF Cranston, having a population OF
ieoSe, an assessed valuation on real estate Of
with bonded indebtedness Of $4,000 due July
bonds 10 The amount Of aiSe 600. ds.sa % August is
1893, duo August 10, 1928 with interest, payable
semi,annuAiiy, in February and Augutt Both
principal aud interest payable In gold coin Of the
and 1neness
Either conpon or registered bonds will be issued
Tor the whole or any portion Of said loan, and cou-
pon bends may at any time thereafter be con-
verted Into registered bonds at the option ef the
holder. The principal and Interest Of coupon
bonds VIII he payable at the ofacs OF the Town
Treasurer In Cranston. Interest on registered
bonds will be transmitted BY mail desired. Bonds
VIII be ready for delivery August 10, 1885, and will
be for $1,000 each.
The town has authority from the General Assem-
oly to incur debt not 10 exceed per cent OF its
valuation.
The town, on the 18th inst, BY Q majority Of a,
rejected the City Charter graptedi. by the General
Assembly at It's present session.
Sealed Proposals., dressed TO Daniel d. Water
mar, Town Clerk, Cfanston. l., each endorsed ITO
the Town Council Proposals for Bonds," will be
eeived at this ONCE until 10 o'clock al MONDAY,
May ~, 1894 for the whole or anJ part OF said
bonds.
Further information can be obtained Of the un.
dsrsigned.
The Town Council reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
by order aud In behalf Of said Council
DANIEL ID. WATERMAN. Clerk.
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RIVERSIDE.

Riverside Lodge, knights OF Pythias,
met in Grube's hall last evening. The
rank OF page was conferred on one capdi-
date. A number of visitors were present,
including District Deputy Clark OF Burn
side Lodge, Bristol.
Another case OF diphtheria is reported
on Halleck avenue.
Burnside Council, American Mechanics.
made visitation TO Washington Council
OF Johnston last evening. A special cleo
trio car was used.
The committee OF Farragut Post, q. A.
~, is making elaborate preparations for
the observance Of Memorial Day this
year and will be assisted by Farragut
Relief Corps, General A. Y. Burnside
Council, American Mechanics. and the
pupils OF the public schools. On Memo
rial Sunday the post will attend
church three times-in the forenoon
st ST. Marks Episcopal Church, i'm the az
ternoop at the Congregational Church,
aud In the evening at the Methodist
Episcopal Church. The American Me
rhanics will perform escort duty both on
Sunday and Memorial Day. On the latter
dey exercises will be held i'm Winchester
Hall and also at Little Neck Cemetery.
lfter which all will return TO the hall
where collation. will be partaken OF.
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The Rifle Match Won by the
Light Infantry.
Three Candidates for Mayor I'm the
Election Tomorrow.


NEWPORT, May 23.-The Newport Ar
tillery Company and Providence Light
Infantry Regiment rife teams met here
last evening, and shot the second half Of
their match. The score was as follows:
Newport, 292; Providence, 2S9. This
gave the Newport boys points on
this shoot, but at the shoot in Provi-
denoe on May 13 they were defeated by
points, which gives the match to the
Providence team by points.
The "Joe" Church AbIaze.
AT $3.50 a. m. an alarm was sent In for
fire on board the fishing steamer Joseph
Church, which was tied up to Pinniger II
Manchester's wharf. The fire, which
had started in the donkey room, had
gained considerable headway when
the department arrived, but with
the assistance of the crews
OF other fishing vessels the fire
was soon under control, not more than
s25O damage being done. The Church Is
owned by Daniel Church Of Tiverton, and
Is commanded by Captain Ben Tallman.
During the fire boy named Frank Barry
fell into the hold and was taken out in
sensible. He was removed to the hospital,
where 1t was found he had been hurt
about the head, but not seriously. Two
persons walked overheard during the fire,
IL being SO dark on the wharf that they
could not see where they were going.
The Political Situation.
Tomorrow is election, and more activity
Is being manifested than at any election
for some time.
The Democrats are saying nothing, but
saving wood. The Sanborn party are
making a big fight, aud mean to win
II possible. The Repu ublicans deny
the statement made public that San born
was not the choice of the majority of the
city committee, they saying three fifths
of the committee voted for him. They are
doing much missionary work. The
Hammett contingent are doing things
quietly, IL they are working at all. In all
probability a number of Democrats will
vote for Hammett. The Aldermen meet
at o'clock tomorrow night to make an
official count OF the votes.
Items Of Interest.
The Brown Sophomores and Rogers
High did not play here yesterday on
account Of wet grounds. They will play
Saturday.
The Narragansett Improvement Com
pany hope TO begin work on the Thames
street pavement today.
The Lection Day committee met last
evening and appointed q committee on
rooms.
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which was shipped from Auburn, N. Y. on
Thursday, has not arrived and the town
will be without lights tonight.
Miss Lottie Jones arrived from New
York this morning and Is to make
short visit with Mrs. George Il. Slocum
on Hope street.
The Bristol baseball nine will play with
city nine Memorial Day on the common.
Senator Chandler ii. Coggeshall was
present on Tuesday evening at the meet
ing OF the water committee. The petition,
as signed by the committee, will be pre-
sented to the Legislature by the Senator,
with his recommendation enabling the
town to issue its bonds for the purchase
Of the Bristol and Warren waterworks
from its present owners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
IN FLORENCE.
Scenes Almost Indescribab
After Earthquakes Shock.
Foreign Visitors Terrified-Fabulous
Prices Paid for Beds.

LONDON, May 23. "A dispatch from
scenes Of panic and disaster in that city
that accompanied the shocks of earthquake
on Saturday night. The damage was
widespread and SO general indeed that Tho
Daily News correspondent asserts that
there Is hardly a house in the whole city
palaces, cathedrals and repositories of the
treasures Of art of all ages-that has not
suffered.
A performance was in progress in the
great opera house when the first shock
was felt. A great rumbling was heard,
and the STRUCTURE seemed TO sway and
rock TO and fro. People jumped from
their seats, and a great panic ensued,
they being in a state Of utmost excite
ment. Many fed from the theater with
the instinct TO make for the plaZas which
always takes hold Of the crowd In the pres
ence Of an earthquake The more plucky,
however, remained, and, assuring each
other that the danger was passed, resumed
their seats, and the performance was con-
tinued.
1t was still in progress when the second
and severer shock was felt, and the whole
audience fled to the narrow streets.
Foreigners Badly Scared.
At the hotels, which are frequented by
the crowds of tourists, the fright and dis
order at the threatened calamity in a
strange land were even greater. There
was babel of different languages and
frantic but vain attempts to secure a hear
ing from servants and To make their APP
peals understood.
Fabulous prices were offered for convey
ances in which to get away from the city
or TO sleep in the streets. Many Ameri-
can and English tourists were the success
full bidders in the lively competition to
secure omnibuses, in which they spent the
night.
All kinds Of vehicles were employed rs
sleeping quaeters by the terrified popu-
lace. 1t is calculated that there were 1900
carriages used in this way in Florence
during Saturday night as refuge for
those who We're driven in them TO the
open spaces of the city, to escape, as far as
possible, from the danger of falling build
ings and walls. The less fortunate hud-
died about the carriages and the fountains
In the squares. Few who could help II re-
mained within doors.
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3. \. Convention at woonsocket.

The woonsocket Sunday School Asso-
citation held district convention In the
Methodist Church in that city yesterday.
This district, which Is an auxiliary to the
X. l. ssuuuuy School Asseeiation,i Is compos-
ed OF the schools OF Woonsocket, Slsters-
willie and Blackstone. The convention yes
terday was an exceptionally enthusiastic
gathering. Mr.. George IL. Archibald Of
Montreal was the principal speaker and
gave some very practical Lessons on
methods OF teaching. 4 similar IN citing
Will bs held in Pswtuxet tomorrow.
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0LNEYvILLE.
Johnston Republicans Held a
Large Caucus.
THE NEWS BUREAU. oLNHyvILLE,
No. , Hartford Avenue. (


The Council chamber and room op-
posite were filed TO their utmost capacity
last evening by Johnston Republicans,
| who assembled TO nominate candi-
dates 20 be voted for June 3D..
+. w. Tilling hast called the assembly to
order, directing attention Of those In at
tendance TO the inadequate facilities AZ
forded for either primary or town meet
ings in the town, and expressed a desire
that steps be taken in the future to have
the town possess a suitable building for
such purposes.
John T.. Bowen was elected chairman,
with Waldo Nj. Place as secretary. The
trst nomination, where ballot was re-
quired, was for the position of fifth coun-
Gilman between Albert T. Remington and
Theodore 5. Hughes, which resulted in the
choice of Mr.. Hughes by svote OF ia to a.
Edgar T.. Holbrook anc James Moan con-
tested for the nomination OF town SER
geant. Holbrook was successful by
vote OF l4l to l07. Harry Daw, Resolved
M. Waterman, and Simon 3. Page made a
triangular fight for the nomination OF as
SCISSOR of taxes, which Mr.. Daw received
by majority over his two opponents.
b. Frank Hopkins and Simon S. Page
were named for school committee, MIR.
Hopkins receiving the nomination. The
other nominations were unanimous.
George Farnell and Gilbert II. Parker
acted as tellers of the several ballots. r.
w. Tilling hast, by request, offered reso-
luton approving of the town system OF
schools, which was adopted with slight
opposition.
This question will be presented to the
voters for their consideration on the OFF,
oial ballot at the coming election. The
town committee was empowered to fill
vacancies should any occur.
John +. Bowen, who has been president
OF the Council for mum Der Of years, and
served in very efficient manner, declined
to longer be candidate, and ex-senator
George +. A. Beane was the unanimous
choice OF the caucus as his successor.
The Next Johnston Onicials.
Moderator-George f. A. Beane.
Town Clerk-Joseph Cough.
Town Treasurer James Davis.
School Committee-B. Frank Hopkins.
Tax xAssessor-Henry Daw.
Town Sergeant-Edgar p. Holbrook.
Town Council-1, George III. A. Beane;
2, John Sawyer; 3, Ethan T, Sheldon; A,
John +. Harlow; 8, Theodore s. Hughes;
q, Henry G. Luther; z, Samuel Stills.
Justices OF the Peace-Stsnton j. Smith,
George w. White, Arthur j. Browley,
Seth Walton, Frank w. Tilling hast.
Notes About Town.
In the Eighth District Court this morn
ing Frank Walch was arraigned, charged
with beating his wife. His trial was set
down for next Monday.
Mrs. w. A. Phillips returned last even
ing from q seven weeks visit to relatives
in Philadelphia.
Washington Council American Mechan-
les, was visited by the council from River
side last evening"
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GAVE HIMSELF AWAY.

ALFRED, Me-, May 23.-The May term
OF the supreme judicial court for York
county opened yesterday. The most i'm
portant case on the criminal docket is
that of the State VS.. Howard Stirk, who
was arrested while in the act of robbing
the Goodall Worstcd company. The case
was worked up by Private Detective Tib-
belts, who became Stirk's boon companion.
During the time OF their comradeship
Stirk confessed TO several other robberies
and attempted cases of arson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
A TIMELY RESCUE.

At 8 :35 O'Clock this morning there was a
fire in the house owned by Thomas Nc
Cabe and occupied by Thomas Hall, rear OF
the first house beyound tho Engine house
on Atwoll's avenue, and box 90 was pulled
in therefor. The fire was incons era ble,
but there was lots OF smoke, and the fam
lily, consisting OF MIR. and Mrs. Hall and
two little children, came near suffocating.
Captain G. j. O'Connor and bers of
hook ana ladder 6 came to the rescue lust
in time and rescued the sufferers from
death.
The cause OF the fire, which was con-
fined TO the chambers, is supposed to have
arisen from n night lamp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23

The mewbers OF the Young women's
Christian Temperance Union gave an en-
joyabie reception last evening to the
young peoples societies Of the Central
Congregational Church, Roger Williams
r. B. Church, Chestnut street NJ. T..
Church, Grace Church, and First Univer-
salist Church.
The reception was at the tea-rooms on
Mathewson street. Refreshments were
served and there was an interesting sd-
dress Dy Rev. Wallace Nutlipg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
ATTACKED BY STRIKERS.

INDIANAPOLIS, May ga riot occurred
last night among the strikers of the West
Indianapolis Car works and, several shots
were fired between the striking union
workmen and the non-union men at work
Frank Madsen, assistant foreman OF the
works, was returning home when no was
surrounded by a mob of strikers. With
him was l.. n. Hinkley, foreman Of the
works. The strikers attacked them, Sc
riously injurfng Madsen. Nine deputy
sheriffs who have been guarding the
works, came to the assistance of the men,
and several shots were exchanged. 1t is
reported that one Of the mob was shot ana
carried off by his companions. More trou-
bio is expected.
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Murderou. Anarchists Sentenced.

FLORENCE, May 23.-The trial of seven
anarchists, charged with the murder of
Editor Bandi OF The Gazzetta Livoreness
of Leghorn, was concluded here yesterday.
The crime was committed by "a man named
Lucchesi, who was sentenced TO imprison-
ment for 30 years; man named Romiti,
the instigator of the crime, was sentenced
to imprisonment for life at hard labor.
One Franchi, an accomplice Of the crimi-
mails, received the same sentence as Luc-
chest, Of 30 years Imprisonment. The
Others were acquitted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
Sized Up bY Salisbury.

LONDON, May sS.-The Marquis Of Sails
bury, addressing n meeting of the privy
council last night at Brandford attributed
the stagnation of capital TO the distrust Of
the present government. He said that
there are sullen ranks OF half-starved
laborers who, il the unemployed capital be
invested, would enjoy an unrestricted in
dustry and happy home. But, between
the overlooking Golfers and the suffering
laborers, there flows black, impossible
stream Of distrust
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ONE MAN FACED THREE.

GUTHRIE, o. T., May 23.-At Ingram
three masked men rode up to the residence
Of John Webb and ordered him 60 bring
out his money under penalty of death
He agreed, and, stepping inside, grabbed
gun and fred through the window, knock
ing one of the bandits off his horse They
riddled the house with bullets, picked UP
the wounded man and left without any
booaV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
WATCHMAN THWARTED PLANS,

NEW HAVEN, May e3-Early this morn
Ing two burglars blew open the safe of the
National bank in Clinton The explomon
was heard by the watchman of the town,
who rushed to the bank. His arrival
frightened the burglars, who fed The
watchman fired and the burglars returned
the fire, but no one was injured. The
burglars escaped without securing any
thing of value
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Secretary State Board of Agriculture,
pawtuxct.

The Mills estate was sold to l.. A. Til
linghast, the caterer.
Several new houses are being built on
the Dr. Green estate, while the former
summer Louise OF DIR. Green Is being trans
forred into hotel and restaurant for
summer use by l.. A. Tiliing hssL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23

Notice Of Assignment

William Watts and Edwin j. Watts. cepartners
as Watts Brothers, doing business ia the city Of
Providence a. oopartnefs and individually, have
this day made an assignment 10 me OF all their
copartnership property and all their individual
property mot exempt from attachment by law),
Tor the equal benefit OF their creditors
All persons holding claims against said watts
brothers or said Willia Watts and Edwin J.
Watts must present the same to me within ak
months from the date hereof
ALBERT ID. BEAN, Assignee,
No, 3sS Westmins ter street, Providence, r. l. A
Providence, May 10, 16sd m2i-Ct
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Caohard as An Author.

PARIS, May 23.-M Cachard, the legal
adviser TO the American embassy, will
publish shortly an English translation Of
the Code Napoleon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
What VIII Japan Saw

SHANGHAI, May 23.-There is local
rumor here to the effect that China re-
pudiates Japan's demands for an adj
ditional indemnity for the relinquishment
of Liao- Tung peninsula
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
Death Ouiclxly Ensued,

PITTsFTELD, May 23.-Claude Overacre,
aged b. n porter for w. :. Cody, propri-
etor of the Wild West show, was struck
by train last night and so badly injured
that he died few minutes later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
wrsngled over Dead Body.

HAVANA, May 23.-The report of the
killing Of Jose Marti is confirmed. There
was some contention as To who should
have possession of the body, which ended
in the government finally taking charge
~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
Entertainments Today.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"Triiby.p
TRowBRIDGE's STAR THEATER - "Burr
Oaks"
WEsrMiNsrEE IHEATER-Rentz- -santley Com.
pany.
LoTHRoPs PAwTucKET OPERA HOUSE
"our Boys"
sAYLEs HALI-Lecture, 8 p m.
TALMA THEATER-"Mascot,"s p. m.
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A Tip For the Porte.

BERLIN, May 28.-The Konnishe Zeitung
says that If the porte rejects the Armenian
reforms proposed by the powers Euro
pean conference will DC convoked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
E-stvhile "4E,thete- In Cour,

LONDON. May 23.--The second trial of
Oscar Wilde for unnatural practices be-
gan here yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
England Loses an Admiral.

LONDON, May 20. - Admiral Brydon-
Elliott, h. @ B., is dead. lie was born in
1918, and his tide dates from 1881.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-23
Roberts Takes woiseley's Place.

LONDON, May 23.-Lord Roberts of Kan
dahar has accepted the succession TO Lord
Wolseley in command of the forces In
Ireland.