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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
CELEBRATED THE EVENT.
Railroad Men Having a Lively Time
In Boston.

BosToN, March 2.--Division Superin-
tendent j. G. Sanborn and detective
Christopher Bailey of the Old Colony
Division of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad were
this morning released from the
Plymouth county Jail, where they have
been serving four months sentence for
the part they took in the Arlington riot
last summer. Their sentences did not ex-
pire until the 7th but they were released
this morning on account of good behav-
ior, Their entrance To freedom was ac
complished by most unusual and some
what sensational doings. A few days
age ii became known that President
Clark and ther officials of the road pro-
posed to make the event Ine of jollif-
cation. Last night the presidents
private car and sleeper were switched
on to the Plymouth division tracks
and at IL o'clock a distinguished party
of railroad officials, headed by the presi-
dent of the road, secretly embarked
for Plymouth. The party arrived
ut the jail soon after / a. m,
and as arrangements had been made Supt.
Sanborn and Detective Bailey were soon
being cordially greeted by the party. The
return was as secret as the
out going, the special arriving in
Boston this morning. Ii was met at the
depot by large party of railroad men, who
escorted the gentlemen to the Thorndik Ike
House, where reception was held, fol-
lowing which sumptuous breakfast was
served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

Banks are expected TO show large
changes as a result of the bond deal.
The Babbitt estate is said to have sold
5000 New York Central.
A syn dicate has been completed to form
an independent cordage company, with
s500, 900 capital.
Van Emburgh a. Atterburg have bought
over 1000 shares of Jersey Central this
week for the Fahnstock crowd.
Mr.. Jackson, of the firm OF Wilbour,
Jackson 81 Company, was in New York
two or three days this week. He says
everything there is the same as here.
There 10 no business TO speak of,
and complaints are numerous regard
ing the award OF the new bonds.
One OF the largest New York banks ap-
piled for four or five millions, including
Il, ,000, 900 for Cincinnati house for circu-
lation, but they did not get a cents
worth. The same Is true Of other banks
there.
Atchison earnings for the third week of
February decreased ss362. Last year the
earnings for the same period were sl76,-
6l6 behind 1893.
Providence Clearing House.
The.clearings of the Providence banks
today amounted to s772, 1859, for the
week 50, ,327, 800.
New York Stock Quotations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
The STATE HOUSE.
Important Action Taken by the Board
Of Commiss toner's.

At meeting OF the Board OF State House
Comm issioners this afternoon 1t was voted
that the Attorney General be and he Is
hereby instructed on behalf OF this board
to institute proceedings forthwith to have
the Awards of the commissioners APP
pointed toapprase the damages sustained
by the owners OF the land condemned for a
State Hoese site set aside for the reason
that the report OF said commission states
that IL has included in such awards
on enhancement OF value because
of land condemned and for further
reason that abutting owners have
been awarded damages not properly be-
the awards OF said commission for the
reason that they are excessive or both,
as in his opinion Is
most expedient aud to prosecute
any proceedings instituted by him with
all possible speed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
A Dutiable Protective League

SACRAMENTO, Cal, March 2.-The Duti-
able Protective League of the United States
has been organized in this State. The
league is based on the plan advocated
by David Lubin for bounty on
export agriculture staples by which ii is
proposed TO enhance the home price OF the
whole domestic product and extend
staple agriculture protection against for
eign competition. Thepresident Is Senator
f.. &. Voorhees, of Butler county; secre-
tary, David Lubin of Sacramento. The
work of organizing clubs and spreading
the mem bership of the league through
out the United States Will now be
pushed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
SUPREME COURT.
Various Matters We're Determined In
Both Divisions Today.
Before Mr.. Justlce Rogers, in the common

Before Mr.. Justice Rogers, in the common
pleas division today, the case OF Henry
Cairns against Meyer Silyogstein was
brought 10 trial for troyer aud conversion
of horse, which Silverstein hired
from the plaintiff stable. stable. The The
case was heard and held fo- advsement.
Also before the Common Pleas Court
the following:
before Douglas, y
John Booth W.. Andrew Wall. Judg-
ZOO ana interest.
Richard McGrath against Henry Dex-
ter. Discontinued.
Manhattan Company vs.. Pennsylvania
Steel Company. Dismissed.
Charles Cohen vs.. Insurance Company
OF North America. Ordered that plead
ings be closed in one week.
Joseph III. McCaughey VS.. James ID.
Brown. Garnishee charged.
Clement ID. O'Leary VS.. Court Jefferson,
"A. .. f. Demurrer sustained in part.
Before wilbur,J)
Regis Ross, having formerly pleaded
guilty TO simple assault, Is sentenced to
pay fine OF $50 and costs.
The motion Of Arvedis Nahigian to be
discharged from arrest was heard in part
and arguments submitted.
Appellate Court.
The following matters came before the
appellate division:
Before Matteson, CID
William X. Atwood against Richard =.
Bowen. Heard on motion for injunction
10 restrain the sale OF certain property
under the terms of two mortgages.
Sarah Shaw vs.. Thomas Shaw. Heard
on petitioners motion for an allowance of
81 week.
Annie +. Sullivan VS.. Jeremiah T.. Sui
livan. Heard on application OF petitioner
for writ OF attac hment he respondent hav-
ing failed TO comply with order of the court
TO pay an allowance of 50 week and
counsel fees. Writ granted and respond
ent declared in contempt. Page q Owen
for petitioner.
Della Belval vs.. Thomas Belval. Heard
on petioner's motion for an allowance. An
order OF % a week with counsel and wit
ness fees made. l. u. Lee for petitioner
Ellen Crowley VS.. James Crowley.
Motion for allowance heard and held for
advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
The Caucuses.
STRIKERS CALL OUT GIRLS.

HAvERHILL, Mass, March 2.-The
strikers today called out 10 girls from the
shoe shop OF j. III. Parshley, who is said to
have been doing work for Chick
Brothers. A small number of the strikers
held parade today. It is believed that
no collection for the benefit of fhe strk-
ers will be made tonight from the Union
workmep as there have been many
complaints over the 20 per cent.
assessment made last Saturday, the union
men saying that they cannot afford to pay
that pant of their wages. Ii Is probable
that a different ruling in regard TO the
collection will be made at the meeting
Monday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
A TH0RNY PATH.
Insurance War on the Pacific Coast
Very Hot Stuff.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2.-The path of
the underwriters is a thorny one. BY
the abolition of the city agents under the
rule of the board many agents, clerks and
underwriters are thrown out of
employment, and the smaller companies
are suffering most from the resulting
dissatisfaction. The union companies
are cutting each others throats even
more furiously than those companies
outside the compact. Desirable insurance
ia now being written at per
cent standard premium. In addition to
this existing dissatisfaction, a new trout bic
has beset the board Of fire under
writers.
This time it comes from points out
side the city, in the shape of pro-
tests from subordinate boards against
the non-intercourse or boycott.
rule, the legality Of which in this city,
is to be settled in the case of the Conti-
mental Insurance Company vs.. the
Board of Fire Underwriters In the Supe-
rior Court on Monday next. Written
notices have been received from boards
OF fire underwriters at sacramento, Port
land, Spokane and Tacoma, announcing
that they will not be bound by the nom
intercourse rule, refusing TO seek business
OF outside companies at cut rates or to re-
sign or accept the agency OF any company
withdrawn from an agent on account OF
the violation of the rules Of the San Fran
cisco board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

Mrs. Charlotte Angenette. wife OF Chief
George A. Steere OF Fire Department, died
at her home, 75 Broadway, last even
ing OF consumption, after n long illness.
Mrs. Steere was born In Providence 62 years
ago and was one Of eight children. Her
parents were William j. and Charlotte n.
Curtis, we'll known In this city and State
back In the forties. Brothers who sur
vive deceased are Edward r., William
Henry, Franklin r., and Charles y. Curtis
and the sisters are Amanda, wife OF
Thomas j. Griffin; Clara, wife OF
w. q. Gardiner OF Warwick. and
Laura. Mrs. Steeres mother is
also living, and Mrs. Steere leaves n grown
up daughter.
Deceased was OF gentle disposition. and
the 40 years OF her married life were most
felicitous.
The funeral VIII take place at tho house
Tuesday, at clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
AID FOR SUFFERERS.

BosToN, March 2.-The steamer Halifax.
loaded with provisions and clothing, con-
tributed by Boston for the aid of
suffering New Foundland, left here
this afternoon. A letter signed
by Frederick Woods, Allan Il. Hudson
and James j. Grace, members of the relief
committee, formally signed the accept
ance of the supplies for the committee
at New Foundland, was also sent.At yester-
days market prices, the value of the goods
sent by the steamer is about $4,000, sufii-
cient it is estimated to feed 1000 people 30
DAYS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
BOARD OF HEALTH REPORTS.

During the week there have teen 67
deaths, two from scarlet fever.
The number of contagious diseases re-
ported 10 the superintendent of healt n
for the week has been %, II OF which were
scarlet fever and there were three es III
from diphtheria and typhoid fever.
There were three scarlet fever cases re-
ported today, one on Benefit street. one
on Gladstone avenue, and one on Doug
las avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

SIouH CITY, Ia, March 2.-Tho Ballo,.
Banking company OF Storm Lake, with
an Office i'm Sioux City, from which the
bulk OF its business has been transacted,
is embarrassed, and Hosea :. Ballou OF
Boston, who until n month ago was presl.
demo of the concern has been ordered ar.
rested at Newport, where no is Ballou is
charged with fraudulent banking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
VETERAN DROPPED DEAD.

BosToN, March 2.-Major John Killion,
postmaster OF the Roxbury division OF
the city, dropped dead from heart disease
in his Office this afternoon. Mr.. Kill
lion was prominent member of the
Grand Army and Loyal Legion and served
with distinction in the civil war. He left
his home little earlier than usual on ac-
count of press OF work and made no
complaint of not feeling well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Il HUNG OWEN.
Continued From Page /.
of showing altogether too much parti-

OF showing altogether too much parti-
atty. rth
In soliloquy In the Court House COR
ridor this forenoon Mr.. Owen was over
heard to say to himself: "The fools, in
two years they will be blowing horns and
beating tin pans in my honor; once more
my name shall be cheered to the echo"
And then he challenged anyone TO show
wherein he had acted unlike Democrat
or why he deserved 10 be treated with
anything but kindness and consideration.
Republican politicians have nothing to
say, but to quote famous expression
"men laughed" at the news of the con-
demnation.
1t is suggestive of the disci-
pline in the Chinese Army by which
general and an army become headless by
the same stroke and Franklin p. Owen
may now pose as the Ii Hung Chang of
the Rhode Island Democracy. He has
only been threatened and so was
LII Hung, but now the latter gentle
man is having horns blowns in his
honor and he has the option of being be-
headed by proxy within IL months. Mr..
Owen has only to secure his substitute
and say che did it' and the
bSAaOSiutAS SiIy WIZ bdNC u
special meeting and vote to reconsider
the vote by which 1t passed a resolution
to condemn Mr.. Owen.
The Caucuses.
The Democratic caucuses are called for
March and the city convention for
March 15 the day following the State
convention.
The Republican city committee will
meet late this afternoon and March 6 will
probably be fixed upon for the caucus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
RnY State Iecialature.

BosToS, March 2.-There was reported
In the senate a bill to prevent entertain
ments OF n secular nature on the Lords
day. The committee on state house re-
ported bill for a commission TO report to
the Legislature the condition of the old
state house front. An order was reported
by the same committee in tho house call
ing on the state house construction com
mission TO make a passagoway between
the old and now part within 4S hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Life savers.

~ am astonishcd that u minister
of the gospel should smoke ciga-
rettcs."
"Thcy saved my life when was a
missionary. Every time the king of
the cannibal islands began to think
of eating 10 l would Light a cisa-
rctto and make him SD sick that lac
lost his appetite" - indianapolis
Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Was safe on Feb I9.

HALIFAX, March Schooner Throe
Bells. from Porto Rico, reports that on
Fcb, IL she spoke the flve-mastcd schooner
Governor Amcs, ana hove to. The Ames
had lost her forcsall. and shc was under
storm sails but otherwise appeared all
right as she made no signals for assist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

MERRIMAC, Mass, Marea - I'm IL.
Sargent, veteran abolitionist, observed
his 93rd birthday yesterday. Mr. Ssrgcnt
is tho Oldest Fseemasop In The country.
having Joined " Wsyrsn bdge of Amesbury
10 years ago Ho has voted at every prosi.
dental election far " years -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Proeressives and sIodera,es.

LONDON, March 2.--The county council
elections which are taking place here to-
day are OF more than usual interest, owing
TO a certain political bias which has been
introduced IN the struggle between the
Progressivcs and Moderates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago Grain Notes.
Car lots today-W heat, 21; Corn, 253;
Oats, 167; Hogs, 10000.
Estimates tomorrow-Wheat,3 50; Corn,
245; Oats, 140; Hogs, $4,000.
Heavy Shipping Hogs 1896 to s4.45.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

California Is shipping oranges to
Florida.
In the Y. M. c. A. course last night,
Rev. DIR. Hovey lectured on "Our Ameri-
can Arabia"
Adilard Sasseville, a druggist of Marl-
boto, Mass, was robbed of $3.50 diamond
pin while attending the Smith Wolcott
fight in Boston last night.
The jury in the case of ex- Police Captain
Doherty, accused of accepting "protec-
tion" money from the keepers of dis
orderly houses in New York, reported a
disagreement.
Herr Hans Schneider's pupils gave a
delightfu recital in the Germania Club
Hall this afternoon, the works OF many
well-known composers being well rem
dered.
An alarm was sent i'm from box 19i at
IL 20 O'Clock today for fire in the cellar
of house at the corner of Camp and
Larch streets. There was no damage.
Owing TO slight mishap TO the wires
the number 64 was struck instead of 1874.
Largely influenced by the Prince of
Wales, the English Kennel Club has made
a rule that no dog born after March 81
under the Kennel Clubs rules if its ears
are cropped.
Thomas Nelson who had charge of the
engine which exploded at Mashapaug
Pond some time ago, gave his testimony
to Coroner Il. II. Lincoln this afternoon.
This concludes the testimony ana the
coroner will render his verdict early in
the week.
Grand Duke Alexis Michasovitch is
dead. The deceased should not be con-
founded with the Grand Duke Alix of Rus
sia, the uncle OF Gar Nicholas III of Rus
STA. The dead man was only a second
cousin OF the Car. But little is known
of him.
Hall Gaines novel, "The Manxman.n
has been withdrawn from circulation in
the Ealing Public Library, London, on
the ground that it is not suita BILE for gem
eral reading, and Grant Aliens "The
Woman Who Did" is not allowed to be
exposed TO be for sale on the railway
bookstalls of Ireland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02


Name OF ORGANIZATION. Votes.
Eagle Lodge. /. o. @. .F...................2 .2545
Rhode Island Yacht Club. ................ 1857
Sterling Lodge. X. of fP.................... y. 1920
Harmony Lodge. Il. of H...................lJJ 1910
National Brotherhood OF Electrical Work
ers. Local No. 39I........................ 1919
Charles Il. Lawton Post, No. s, q. A. r.,
Newport. .,......,................. 40
Turn Nerefn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ........ 40i
vigilant Council. No. 2s. o. u. A. M........ 2o7
Young Women's G. I. L., for "Rest Cot
tage". e".................... .................. 239
Unity Temple Of Honor, No. 9.............. 2.2
Woman's College e...................... $50
General A. +. Burnside Camp, sons of
veterans. ...................... ............. ll0
Theta Delta Chi Society, Il. U..... ........ IS
Expressman's Beneficial Association...... 81!
Hope Lodge. No. 4. /. o. o. .F................ 80
Brown Post. G. A. r., So. Providence. AZ
Rhode Island Council, American Me-
cnanlcs. ................,.......... VI
Young Women's Christian Association -. AZ
4. Il. Regiment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
st. Elmo Lodge. X. Of P................... 81
Montefiore Hebrew Ladies' Beneficial AS
soclation. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81
Rough and Ready Fire Company, olney-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, -
Brownie Whist Observation-Disclosures. ~
Christian Doctrine Society, Holy Name
Church..,..,...,..,...... %
~. Josoph's Hospital. l........................ II
Rhode Island Wheelmen.. n.......,......,.... 70
Narragansett, No :, United American
Mechanics. .....................,..... ~
Fidelity Council, No. 4, American Order
OF Druds, Olneyville. lle..................,... IL
Washington Park Lodge. No. 5. LO.O.F.. l6
What Cheer Lodge, No. 81, knights and
Ladies of Honor Providence. ........... Is
Court Roger Williams, Ancient Order of
forestefs. ..''..'''...' -. 10
French National Club Arctic -Center-----.- Is
Bennett Hill Literary and Social Circle.... IL
Pawtuxet Valley WheelmeD.... IL
st. paul's Church Sunday School, Carroll
street.................... 10
Bethany Home..., Observation-Disclosures. ID
Rachel Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah...... Z
Providence Lodge, No. GO, Brotherhood
Railroad Trainmen. n......................., 8
Tockwotton Boat Club. ub.................... q
Providence Literary Association ......... 5
Columbia Club. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5
Tower Post, q. A. II. (PawtuckeD. ......... A
Church Of the Holy Nativity Sunday
SchoOl. ..,.......,.... .....s's's,..s...'.s...
Niagara Wheelmen. Observation-Disclosures. 3
Elmwooe Club. ........................... 2
H. !. Society for Prevention or Cruelty TO
Nnlluren. ...s..'..s......'.........
st. EliZabeth's Home. Observation-Disclosures. .
Rhode Island Hospital. al..................... 2
The j. &. Club. .........,................. i
Brownspn Lyceum. ..,..............r....... j
Homeopathic Hospital l..............,,.... /
Young Mems Christian Association........ /
Providence Supply Kitchen................. 1
Providence Liederkranz z.......,.......... l
Lyra Singing Society ty.,.............,....... l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
TWO WEEKS MORE.
And the Barnaby Piano Competition
Will Close.

Only two weeks more to the close OF the
balloting for the beautiful piano offered
by the j. B. Barnaby Company 10 the
most popular organization in Rhode
Island and vicinity.
March Is, at o p. m, closes IL.
The organization that secures the most
votes gets the piano-without fear or
favor.
This week winds up with Eagle Lodge
OF Odd Fellows a good lead in the head.
Harmony Lodge today jumped over the
Electrical Brotherhood, but other than
that the positions OF leaders remain un-
changed.
Lots OF new organizations came into the
contest today-5 of them making 55 com
petiors in all. The new ones are the
Christian Doctrine Society OF Holy
Name Church, Providence; French
National Club of Arctic Centre;
the Tockwotton Boat Club, Providence
Leidcrkranz, and Lyra Singing Society.
Great fun is expected next week with
all these So competitors.
Here is the result OF the balloting up to
3 p. IN. today:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

Ket opened dull and heavy. Louisville d.
Nashville receded q per cent; Tobacco,
s st. Paul, General Electric, New Jersey
Central and Northwest, y, and Burling-
ton, x. Distilling was in demand and
gained x, and Sugar up a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Entertainments Today,

Entertainments Today.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE "a Black
sheep"
KE1TH's OPERA HoUsE-"Ups and Downs Of
Life"
TRowBRIDGE's STAR THEATER-- " side
Tracked"
Youth"
LoTHRoP's PAwTUcKET OPERA HOUSE -
"Ccpt Herne."
INFANTRY HALL-Polo: Boston VS.. Providence
$3.50 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-02
Still Another Lien.

The announcement is made this morn
ing that Joshua S. ingalls, of Boston, has
put a lien of $4,000 on the property of
the Kent q Stanley Company.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-03-07
SPORTING NOTES.

In the regatta at Cannes the Ameri-
can yacht Dacotah won the Ogden COB
let and James Gordon Bennett challenge
cup No. 2
Critic secured the verdict over Leeds
in a twelve round go at Coney Island.
Solly Smith and Denning fought ten
round draw.
The Interstate league was formally
organized at Bloomington, the cities
represented being Joliet, Aurora,
Bloomington. Terre Haute, Fort Wayne
and Lafayette.
Representatives of Chicago and New
York water polo teams have arranged
for three games for the United States
championship, to be played in New York
in April
Billy Smith and Joe Walcott fought a
fifteen round dra- before an audience
of 1000 at the National Sporting club of
Boston.
Indiana senate has passed the bill for
bidding winter racing in the state. The
measure is to suppress the Roby races.
THE National League of Baseball
clubs adopted a playing schedule and
voted to reinstate Fred Pfeffer.