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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
BRIEF LOCALS.
Continued on Page 3

Reports OF typhoid fever cases are 50 far
apart now that DR.. Chaplin thinks the
epidemic is over.
A new house at the corner OF Dean and
Carpenter streets, owned by o. 4. Bani-
gan, was broken into last night and lot
OF lead pipe was stolen.
The first granite blocks for the new
building going up on the Grosvenor
ner and indicate that the building will be
as handsome as promised.
About one-half OF the newsboys and
bootblacks Lave called upon clerk Gard.
ner to have their licenses renewed for 1896.
IL the other half do not report during the
present week the police will call in the
badges.
horse attached TO a sleigh owned by
Frank Walcott, ran away from the corner
OF Dean and Fountain streets at 10 80 yes-
terday morning. The horse was secured
on Cranston street little later. The
sleigh was a total wreck.
Rev. w. e. selisck lectured on "Ths
Traditional View OF the Bible" at ths
Church of the Mediator last evening, to
fair sized congregation. II wes the SEQ
ond in a series on "The Bible and Biblical
Criticism. and was very interesting.
At l0:30 O'Clock this morning Lieutenant
Brigg Of steamer 10 sent in an alarm from
box l23 for fire in a building az $40
Westminster street owned by Professor
Hardness and occupied by Mrs L. Butter
worth as restaurant The fire was caused
by an overheated stovepipc. rhe damage
TO tue building was atout s1oo. Nis But
terworth's loss Is about 50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
A EIgt.sr,s Terrible Punishment.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. IL. - Frank Ma.
ciewski, the wel-know bantamweignt
prize fighter, is lying at the hospital in
this city, suffering intense pain. He
had trouble with some negroes. Last
night one OF them threw some concen-
trated I've in his face. Maciewski will
lose both eyes. He had whipped all OF
his class in this locality, and fought Aus
traliaD Billy Murphy to draw twice.
The city has two road machines at work
clearing guttcrs and two gangs OF men
shoveling snow in the center of the city.
Three gangs which shoveled snow last
week have been transferred TO the gravel
banks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
COLD HANDS.
T.
They Led to a Murder in
Grand Rapids.
MOtOrman Shot for Being
Familiar With a BOarder.
The Murderer, a Prominent Man,
The Murderer, a Prominent Man,
Gave Himself UP.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, JAM 13. Albert
Johnson, aged %, a street railroad MOTOR
man, upon returning to his boarding
house Sunday morning, put his cold
hands down the back of &C. II. Holmes,
aged 27,a fellow boarder. A tight follow
ed. Holmes went to his room, Sc
cured a revolver, and returning, fired five
times at Johnson, hitting him three times
and killing him instantly. He gave him
self up to the police. Holmes Is a civil
engineer, and came here recently to ac-
cept position in large machine shop.
His father was former postmaster OF
Grand Ledge and a prominent citizen
there. He is a graduate OF the State Uni
versity and OF the state Agricultural Col
lege.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
EDITION
4:l5 O'CLOCK.
IN CONGRESS.
District of Columbia Mat
tiers Considered.
The Most M0urnful Tragedy
of the 10Th Century.
Number of Petitions in Regard to-
Cuba Presented.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-roday being
the second Monday of the month was un-
der the rules set aside for the considers
tion of business relating to the District
of Columbia. Although the consideration
OF the House rules has not been complet-
ed, 1t was decided to give today to the
District OF Columbia committee.
Before Chairman Babcock claimed the
day Mr.. Morse rep, Mass, presented
the following resolution for reference to
the committee on foreign Affairs:
Whereas, The most.mournful tragedy of
the nineteenth century has been and is
now being enacted, under the apparent
sanction OF the Sultan OF Turkey, by
which hundreds of thousands of Armen-
ians are being rutblessly slaughtered In
cold blood, women being driven into q
captivity worse than death, and inhabi-
tsnts who have fled to the mountains are
dying of cold and starvation; and
"Whereas, The blood OF these msrtyred
dead cry to Heaven for justice;
"Resolved, That the committee on for
eign affairs consider the expediency
OF reporting forthwith some express
sion by tnis government i'm denun-
citation of these atrocities and IL
they find we as a nation are powerless 20
act, that we invoke the cooperation OF
the allied powers TO wipe the Tnrkish
government of the feSoof the earth and
secure the freedom and independence of
Armenia"
The resolution was referred and the
House then entered upon the consiGess-
tiop of District business.
Two unimportant bills were passed,
after which Mr.. Babcock yielded the floor
and the House went into committee of
the whole Tor the consideration Of the
p,nsion appropriation bill.
In the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan 13.--The vice presi-
dent today laid before the Senate letter
from the Secretary of the Treasuury in re-
ply to resolution Of inquiry presented
bv Mr.. PETER as to whether 500, 00O, 900
in gold had at eny time been set apart
from other funds.
The Secretary states that this had never
been done, there being no provision Of
law authorizing it.
Mr.. Call, (Dem., Fla.,) submitted .
mum Der OF petitions in regard to Cuba ana
asked that they be printed. Objection
was made by Mr.. Pratt Crop, Comm.
Mr.. Falkner (Dem., w. Va.,) presents
ed a report giving the laws of each state
of the Union and England in regard to
the right of a father to will the custody
OF his children to anyone. This is an echo
of the Slack suit recently brought before
the courts of the District Of Columbia
Mr.. Hale (Rep., Me.,) stated that he
would introduce bill doing away with
the statute OF Charles I now In effect in
the District OF Columbia.
Continued on Page 3
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NO INTERNATIONAL RACE.
The Yale and Oxford-Cambridge Crews
Cannot Meet.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. I3.-It was
authoritatively announced today that the
Yale management has decided to abandon
the project for a race with the Oxford
Cam bridge crews of England. Correspond
ence in the matter has been protracted
and all phases Of the case have been fully
discussed. Yale decides that 1t is impos-
difference in time that the races at home
and abroad are rowed. The Englishmen
row in the spring and Yale not until
summer. The Yale men cannot leave their
studies TO GO abroad for the early meet
ing and the English crews cannot be held
in training to the latter date when the
race might be rowed here, 30 reluctantly.
it is admitted, the Yale management has
decided to abandon the project. Regard
ing the decis ion the Yale News, says
editorially: "Tbe announcement today
in regard to the failure of Yale's efforts
to bring about race with the winner of
the Oxford Cam bridge contest will be re-
ceived with deep regret by all under
graduates here. We have long wanted to
try our skill In rowing With that OF the
best university crew Of England and 1t
seemed that things were looking very
favorable for such contest this year, on
account OF the friendly relations existing
between Yale and the under graduates OF
the Oxford Cambridge. But negotiations
have failed, not through the i'll will of
each party, but on account OF the inabil-
ity Of the universities to arrange date
satisfactory 20 all concerned. We repeat
ting that our crew cannot meet the En-
glishmen this sprsny."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
TEN KINDERGARTENS.
Providence Takes the Lead in These Par
ticular Schools.
Continued on Page 8.

Providence Takes the Lead in These Par
ticular Schools.
Providence is noted for being one OF
the best kindergarten cities in the United
States and school authorities elsewhere
frequentl y write to Superintendent Tar
bell for Information regarding them. Sec
retary Rose is always glad to furnish such
Information. There are 10 public kin-
dergartens here and the City Council has
authorized another in room in the Pot
ters avenue school, which may be arrived
at this year. With one exception the
schools are in buildings with the prim-
ary schools, the exception being that in
the old Beacon avenue school building,
between Pine ana Broad streets, which is
also occupied by one OF the city cooking
school. There are % teachers in these
schools and 900 pupils are enrolled. The
Kindergarten age begins with three years,
whereas the regular school age is five
years; consequently the school census does
not embrace the youngest pupils, so the
proportionate need for kindergsrtens can
not be estimated, but there is growing
demand for them throughout the city.
There are private kindergartens, he prin-
oipal one being the Tarbell, under Mrs.
s. s. Harriman's direction. Mrs. Hartman
has instructed many of the teachers at
present employed in the public kindergsr-
tens, the city's training school having
b zen established, put in the near future
there will be graduates ready Tor appoint.
.nept from the -t,tabI ie training school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
la WHIRLPOOL.
Fight That Terrified the
Inhabitants.
Ieveral Persons Out on the
Lake We're Drowned.
linking Of the Lakes Bottom Was
the Cause.

SAN DIEGO, 6nf,, JJsfs. 70 - S. CoSey
II this city has received "a letter from
AXE Chapale, State OF Jalisco, Mexico,
which says that few days ago residents
one OF the smaller settlements near the
Festern end OF Lake Chapale wero terri
ed to see gigantic whirlpool raging far
at in the water. The water rose in great
erpentine movements and from all direc-
ions rushed toward common center,
shere vast cavity seemed to exist. At
he sane time heavy runbling was
|eard, apparently in the bowels of the
artb. The whirlpool was caused by the
udden sinking OF large portion OF the
axes bottom. Disturbance continued for
wenty minutes and before it subsidized 1t
said that several pleasure boats were
lrawn into the whirlpool and disappeared
With their occupants. 1t is estimated
hat a score of lives We're lost.
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AN ATTEMPT AT ARSON.
Proprietor of a Chicago Store Arrested or
a Serious Charge.

CHICAGO, Jan. 13-Isaac ID. Kramer,
one of the proprietors OF wall paper
store OF this city, is under arrest, charged
by the police with an attempt at arson.
He is accused of having used oils, shaw
ings and a candle to construct the ground
work for fierce midnight fire in the big
Marathon building near 23d street and
Cottage Grove avenue. Had not the plJt
been discovered by the janitor, Charles
y. Dale, the occupants of thirty-nine fats
would have been subjected to danger OF
death by fire or suffocation and the owners
OF twelve stores would probably have lost
theh stocks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.
A Woman Nearly Burned to Death by
Kerosene.

MANCHESTER, n. ii. Jan. IA kero-
sene lamp exploded last night IN one OF
the Stark boarding houses and Kate
Frowley nearly lost her life When the
room was broken into she was on her
hands and knees, halt suffocated, crawl
ing toward the fire. The whole room
was ablaze and the woman had a very
narrow escape. When taken out she was
nearly dead and severely burned about
her face and hands. The lamp was large
one, holding two quarts Of oil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Congress i'm Session.

Washington, u. c.. Is tho most attractive
city in the United States when Congress Is in
session.
Why not join tho next Royal Blue Line per-
sonally conducted tour, leaving Boston, We'd
nesday, January %. The rate OF S23 covers
every expense. Stop.overs at New York and
Philadelphia. Send for illustrated itinerary
TO A ]. simmons, n. Z. A. 2li Washington
street, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
The Venezuelan Commission.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The Venezuelan
commission did not hold morning ses-
sion today as was contemplated. Presi-
dent Gilman was at the residence OF JUS
tice Brewer at 1880 o'clock and the
other commissioners had arranged to re-
spond in case of meeting, but as Justice
Brewer had some court work the session
was put off until later in the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
THE CREW WAS RESCUED.
Steamer James Woodall Will Probably Be
Total Loss.

CAPE HENRY, Va, Jan. l3.-Tbe steamer
reported ashore last night at New Inlet, n. c..
proves to be the American steamer James
Woodall. with cargo of sugar and molasses,
from Now Orleans La. for Baltimore, MIDI
The vessel stranded on the outer reef of New
Inlet Life Saving Station at o'clock last
night aud is now full Of water. TIE crew of
10 men were saved by the life saving station
The chances for saving the vessel are un.
favorable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Killed by an Insane Father
in Chicago.
A Wife and Five Children
Were the Victims.
The Terrible Tragedy Discovered by
the Police Today.
All the Gas Jets Turned on While the
Helpless Ones Slept.

CHICAGO, Jan. l3.-Peter Houghaard, who is
thought by the police to have been insane.
killed hip.self. wife and five children last
night. The discovery was made by the police
today. Upon forcing open tho door of Hough-
aard's residence. they found the whole family
asphyxiated. Houghaard had evidently waited
till all were asleep, and then turning on all
the gas jets. had calmly laid down and
awaited his own death.
Continued on Page 3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Arctics,

Mems light weight Ar"tics at sl.6O. The
very best made. We also have heavy and
medium weight at very low prices. Mems
Grain Shoes at So. Mems Grain Creole Con-
gress at sl.5o. BE sure and get calendar for
1895. CHARLES c. MCLAUGHLIN.
g12 North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Americans Arrested by the Beers.

LONDON, Jan. 13. The Cape Town cor
respondent OF the Pail Mall Gazette cables
the persons arrested by the Beers at
Johannesburg inclu1e the following
Americans: II. q. King, Captain Mein
and Charles Buffers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Ornosed 10 Emnernr,s Action.

LONDON, Jan. l3. "A special dispatch
received here from st. Petersburg says
there is every reason to doubt tie report
that Russia will join Germany in the
Transvaal question. 1t - also stated that
there is no doubt that Russian opinion
is against Emperor Williams action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
A Steamboat Sunk.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 13-The Mem
phis and Cincinnati steamboat Congo,
soutbbound, sunk last night at Caruthers-
willie. No lives were lost. Boat is three
wears old and worth $50, COZ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
Rubber HoOts.

For all ages. at The very lowest prices. Mons
Felt Boots, with rubber over, S2.25. Ladies'
Rubbors. all styles, narrow ard wide toe,
the hest wearers Co be had. Call and see. Nc
trouble 60 show our goods.
G.. G.. MCLAUGHLIN.
81 g2 North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13

The following committee meetings are
scheduled for today Mayo portrait, ?;
highways, 2; ordinsncss. 4; lamps.
health, pm. The hearing on the change
Of name OF Walker street TO Brunswick
street is oown for O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13
DIR. A. IT. Kirby. Dentist.

26s Westminster street. opposite shepard's.
Pure Gold Filings - and upward Amala.
am 81: Crowns 80 aud upward. Best Gum
reeth $40 a set, and guaranteed to suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-13

wAsuINoroN Jan. l8--For New England
Fair; with slight changes in temperature TO.
night and Tuesday: westerly winds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-17
NEW LOCATION FOR FEDERAL COURT.

We note that Congressman Denny
has introduced a bill looking to the
removal OF the Federal court build
ings from Mississippi City to Biloxi,
or strictly speaking, to exchange
the place OF sitting. AS was to be
expected, the movement is protested
against by those living near the
old site, and Il few interested par
ties, but the step has the appreciation
Of the general public.
There are numerous arguments that
might be adduced in favor Of the
change, but they are so patent as to
need no rehcarsing. The Federal
court for this district should meet at
Biloxi by all means, and the measure
has our unqualified approval. Biloxi
has many attractions. 1t is a grow
ing, enterprising little city, and as a
summer and winter resort is unsur-
passed on the Gulf Coast. But as a
lumber port it is a failure. 1t has no
saw-mills with which to cut lumber
for export. All the lumber with which
vessels are loaded at Ship Island come
from Scranton and Moss Point. These
are COLD FACTS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-17

RESIGNATION OF DISTRICT ATTOR-
NEY NEVILLE,

Hon. James II. Neville, the able and
popular district attorney for this dis
trict, has rendered his resignation as
such TO Gov. McLaurin. The action
OF Mr.. Ncvillc's is a surprise to his
friends in this county, as well as to
those in the entire district, as no one
seemed to have been advised of his
intention Of throwing up the office.
He is now in Washington, and we
print the following special to the New
Orleans Times. Democrat from that
city dated 18th inst, which will throw
some light on the action Of the gen.
tlemen:
District Attorney Jas. II. Neville
forwarded his resignation to Governor
McLaurin at Jackson, Miss. His rca-
sons for doing so are said to be the
irrCc0ncilablc views entertained BY
him and the State administration on
the financial question. Mr.. Neville
a gold monometallist, or what is
termed a "sound money" man. while
his constituents and the State favor
himctallism, with the free and ul-
limited coinage OF silver at the ratio
OF IL to /. The announcement that
Mr.. Neville had resigned his office was
the topic Of conversation here to-day
among Mississippians and the mem
bers of the State delegation. 1t Gre
ated a great deal of surprise, as it was
wholly unexpected. Mr.. Neville came
here Il few days ago for the purpose.
as was alleged, tn urge the passage of
the bill recently introduced by Repre-.
sentative Denny, changing the meet
Ing place OF the United States court
from Mississippi City to Biloxi. He
Is said to have brought with him
the Endorsement of the district Judge
to the proposed scheme, which is DISC
said to have the support Of the menl.
bcrs OF the bar practicing before that
court. While here Mr.. Neville CON
fcrred with the "sound money" men,
those OF the delegation. The result
was the step he took to-day. Mr..
Neville, when lie was seen to-day nv
the Times Democrat correspondent,
declined to speak for publication, con.
tenting himself with the statement
that the report vas entirely true. 1t
Is believed here that as o as he Is
relieved OF his official harness Mr..
Neville will take the stump and come
out unrcservedly for the gold stand
ard. Mr.. Neville is one Of the best
known prosecuting officials in the
South; his connection with the prose.
cnti0n OF the pugillsts Sullivan and
Kilrain, the railroad train robbcr Flu.
gene Bunch and other celebrated
criminal cases, having given him a
national reputation. 1t Is said that
he was called on to-day by President
Cleveland, and by him was advised to
resign his Office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-17
WILL BEAR WATCHING.

The postoffice authorities have been
Investigating a scheme organized in
Washington under the title Of the
United cx-Slayc Owners Registration
Bureau, which will soon be flooding
the country with their circulars or
registration blanks. 1t is intended
that these blanks should be filled by
the former owners Of slaves, sworn to,
and returned to the bureau here for
registration. Certain fees are to be
eXactcd, according to the number OF
slaves owned and the subscriber is to
get a certificate setting forth that his
affidavit has been registered. That is
about all he will ever get. The idea
that the government Of the United
States will ever pay for the Southern
slaves would not be entertained by
the most visionary man in the cOun.
try. The value OF the 1900, 900 of
slaves liberated at the close OF the
war, estimated at 81 low a figure as
500 a head, would be 500, 900, 600.
Congress does not even pay the
claims for property taken or destroy.
cd, which have been passed on by the
court of claims, and the loyalty OF the
claimants established.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-17
COMMERCIAL BODIES AND THEIR
MISSION.

IL has comc to pass, and rightly so,
that a distinctive feature OF every
cnterprising business community Is
the organized effort to invite capital.
Almost without exception, all thriv-
ing cities in the South or West havea
commercial club, a business mems
league, or local exchange,
charged with the special task
Of making their respective localities
known to the world. The Star OF
Empire is now making Its way South
ward, rather than westward, aud only
concert OF action among those most
interested Is needed TO bring the
southern half OF the country to the
van in point OF population and COM
mcrcial Importance. The New Eng
land cotton manufacturers, by the
stern law Of circumstances and condi-
tons, are rapidly being forced to re-
move their plants and vast wealth to
these inviting fields. The genial and
favorable climate, ncarness to source
OF supplies, abundance Of cheap labor
and fuel, unrivalcd shipping facilities,
and proximity to the demand for their
varied products, all these form the
lOdestOncs that must attract towards
US the bulk OF capital seeking invest
ment. In the matter Of such advant-
ages, Mississippi is well to the front
among her n%eighbors, and judicious
advertising will bring measure OF
reward. We are proud to chronicle
the recent advent OF our own local
Commercial Club, composed of brain.
capital and enterprise of this section,
and to whose earnest efforts Pasca.
gOula will owe much OF her coming
prosperity. There are bright days
ahead for Pascag0ula. for this repre-
sentative body OF public spirited citi-
zens will never relax their work or
vigilance in our behalf. They are
specially fortunate in the possession
Of rich and abundant material, and
their cooperation will be a potent
factor In the advancement OF Pasca.
gOula.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-17
PASUAGOULA AS A SUMMER RESORT.

Though essentially a business CEN
tire, Pascagoula can claim advantages
as a pleasure resort that place her
easily ahead Of her more ~pretentlous
ncighbors. In our efforts To lubricate
the wheels Of commerce, we have been
somewhat unmindful Of n possibili-
ties in the way Of attracting and en-
t%ertaining the stranger.
Our climate is confessedly unsur-
passed-the fishing, boating and bath
ing cannot he cXcelled; a mighty
river. with its inlcts and recesses.
affords a paradise to the sportsman.
We are near two great cities. both easy
OF access; the hospitality OF u peo-
pie, like their enterprise, is provcrbial,
and nothing is lacking to bring the
visitor here, excepting a proper pre-
sentation OF these salient facts.
The beautiful bay that washes the
shores OF P~ascagoula is not sur
passed as an inviting field Of opera
tions for aquatic sports or yachting.
while the bOundless stretch OF sea be-
yond Is laden with the healtl-giving
ozone from old Neptune's laboratory.
While no imposing caravansaries
may yet he boosted OF, there is no
Ilearth OF facilities for taking care OF
those who come here for health,
pleasure or relaxation. We can hon
estly commend to persons seeking a
summers rest, a s%ojourn at Scranton,
Moss Point or Pascagoula.