The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-24
~TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Japan is making great strides in in.
dustry n EDUCATION.
The sultan still refuses TO permit the
Rcd Cross TO enter Armenia.
Senior Camacho, ex-minister OF finance
in the Spanish cabinet, is dead.
Another injunction was granted In the
Manchester On. H.) Union case.
East Surry. Me, is TO have "a knitting
factory, starting With eight machines.
1t is stated that two flrst-class torpedo
boats will be sent to Halifax In the spring.
1t is reported that the Defender syndi-
cate has authorized her sale TO Europeans.
Turkish troops were beaten by Arme-
mans, who used dynamite with fearful
effect.
The south's sentiment is said to be
evenly divided between Reed and Nc
kinley.
Cylinder Williams, aged IA years, was
drowned at WILLIAMSBURG, Mass, while
skating.
The merchants of Newcastle, Eng, have
cabled their congratulations to Senator
Wolcott.
Judge 4. l.. Burton, q distinguished
jurist. died in Ottulnwa, Ia. He was 90
years old.
President Cleveland says the Davis res
olution is ''mischievous, %inopportune and
unfortunate"
Fire in Hotel Mayfield, at Greenfield, N.
H., burned the building TO the ground.
The loss is 5000.
President and Mrs. Cleveland gave their
annual reception last night to congress
and the judiciary.
Nine. Modjcska Is reported in better
condition, though still unable to say
when she will be able to act.
Owen Zeigler and Jimmy Handler
fought six rounds at Philadelphia. The
decision was given to Handler.
Warren Brown, a retired merchant,
died suddenly at Eastport, Me-, aged az.
He was IA veteran of the Mexican war.
The National Association of Mansfac-
turers elected Theodore w. Search OF Phil
adelphia president, To succeed Thomas Do
Ian.
Ex-Governor Smith and staff met at
Concord, n. H., and after a banquet the
Governor Smith Staff association was
formed,
Charles II. Field was appointed receiver
vi liz "tiCAt thH tO1iiINAhN VI IBOalous
The c~ompany's liabilities are $50, 900 and
assets $4,000.
DIR. Il. n. Fenwick. professor OF obstet-
RIGS and g~ynacology In the medical
branch of the Queen university, at Kings
ton, Can, is dead.
The Massachusetts, Fish and Game as
ISOLATION held its banquet at Young's
hotel, Boston. Better preservation Of
game was the main topic.
Albert +. Stickney, n widely known
newspaper editor, died at Gloucester,
Mass, OF heart disease. He was "A school
committee member for % years.
Joel, Bailey. Rogers. Sampson, Wollas-
ton, Auret and Lace, held as prisoners by
the Bocrs, have been released on bail, but
are not allowed 10 leave Pretoria.
The ovcrproduction of furniture in this
country has resulted in the formation of
an American syndicate to invade the mar
kets OF England aud the rest OF Europe.
Ferdinand Schichau, the noted ship
builder OF Elbing. died in that city. He
built the first iron ship that was con-
structed in Germany. HIS was 81 years of
age.
The department Of agriculture has de-
cided TO open st. Albans aud Richford,
VT, ms ports OF entry Tor cattle from
Canada destined TO European ports by
way Of Boston.
Alfred Andre died suddenly In Paris.
VI. Andre was n banker, cheyalior OF tho
legion Of Honor, regent of the Bank OF
Fraacc, and ono Of tho richest and most
influential men in Paris.
The Brazilian minister OF foreign affairs
denies the report that a rupture had oc-
Cured between Italy and Brazil over the
formers claims for indemnity 10 her citi-
zenS r"'fr w. ei'i1 war.
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