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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

A Very Enjoyable Time at Conductor and
M0t0rmens' Ball.


Despite the downDour Of rain and the howl
ing Of wind, the tenth social OF the conduc-
tors and motormen Of the Cranston street
electric cars was decided success at tho
Arlington District Hall last evening.
Fully 26 couples participated in the grand
march, and from the frst to the last quadrillo
the railway men and their friends enjoyed
the 20 odd dances immensely. A light COLA
rion was served about II o'clock. A great
deal Of credit Is due the following gentlemen
composing the committee Of arrangements
for the Efficient manner In which they con-
ducted the affair, Reuben A. Wilbur, chair
man; varnum Steere, Benjamin NJ. Taylor,
Isaac II. Gardiner, William II Bode and
Frank Il. Bacon. Mr.. steere oIficiated as
floor director, with William Nield, Frank e.
Bacon and J. e. Nicholas.
The reception committee was composed OF
Erastus II. Davis, Charles J. Haues, Everett
Il. Gardiner, George S. Appley and Arthur
Davis.
The highway department will not resume
work until May !. or thereabouts.
Spring building has commenced. A house
is being erected on Doane street, West Arling-
ton.
The Pocasset Fire Company are looking
about.for.a building site Here is an oppor-
tunity for some public-spirited citizen to
encourage an organization that is working
for the general welfare Of this end OF the
town.
The Cranston Dramatic Club. which was
organized last fall, have about completed
their FIRST season in a most satisfactory man.
ner. both socially and financially. This club
is composed of many OF the most prominent
nf Cvau ct vi1l h0r,
President, Mr.. Charles Davenport: property
manager. Mr.. Joseph Herman, Mr.. Patrick
Mclaughlin and others
The club leased Store Hall for year, and
changed the name to Dramatic hall. Besides
giving to the hall a new cognomen. this club.
ia many ways, changed the interior by paint
ing and papering, and the addition Of much
new furniture. The assumption of SO large
an undertaking by new organization with
out any funds was considered by many too
large; but results have shown that the mem
bers have met and surmounted obstacles
The educational benefit gained by patient
drill and long study has been of no small
value 10 the members The people of this
vicinity have been given an occasional oppor-
tuniy TO spend pleasant winter evening.
Instead OF buying mp some of the bonds of
tho second ISSUE it is thought that a new
bond issue will be asked for. While discussing
necessary expenditures, an official of the
town was asked where the money is to come
from The reply was that another issue Of
bonds seems urgent.
The proposition to place a number OF cleo
trio lights on Broad and Cranston streeis has
many advocates.
SENATOR MERRILL is IN 1T TO PLAY FAIR AND
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
SENATOR MERRILL is IN 1T TO PLAY PAIR AMI
FOR KEEPS.

FOR KEEPS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NEws:
DEAR SIR-It having come to my knowledge
that false statements are being circulated to
the effect that regret my action in running
for the Office of Senator from the town Of
Cranston on independent nomination papers,
and that / Gm open for a deal whereby
would sacrifice my friends in this election for
the support Of the present party managers in
the June election, / positively state that
am in this fight TO the finish, and that have
made no deals Of any kind, and would con-
slider none, and have mad no cause to regret
my course.
Furthermore, ] am absolutely unpledged,
and If reelected shall faithfully and imparti-
ally represent the whole town Of Cranstvn, as
Ina the past. Very truly yours,
SYLVESTER X. MERRILL.
Cranston, r. l., March 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
MOTT ICE.

On account of the loss by fire
this morning of our entire stocF,.
we shall have to ask the induI-
eence of our customers for any
delay in filing orders new To-
cation has been engaged and our
manufacturers have been wired to
hurry along goods in process of
manufacture. We expect to be able
TO fill orders with our usual
prompfness in n very few days.
THE WILBUR SHOE co.
m1e-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

New French Ribbons are ready to be
looked at. High novelties and in the
richest qualities, 17c. TO 81. so a yard.
Persians, There's bewildering
Dresdeus. assor tment of colors,
o-.h-ss weave and quality in these
os"o'ee' spring Ribbons that Is
Monotones, perfectly irresistible, and
.Jandipieres, as for prices we conf
rhaue,aops IDENTIFY assert that no
' house in Providence gives
Stripes, greater advantages to the
Plaids and purchaser. These figures
0iace TaffetaS. will illustrate:
25c.,, &c., 37sc., 45c., Soc. &c.,
62lc., 6Sc. and 75c. per yard.
A yard and half of Ribbon, with one
end conjured into a pretty bow, makes a
collar. 37c., 49c., &c.,, etc.. for the
lengths required. Well tie the bow and
make the collar while you wait. No
charge for that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

BY purchasing your ribbons at The
Ribbon Department, we will make ia
order for you the latest Parisian knots
pretty bows-for your hats and bonuets--
dainty shoulder knots - and bows for
waists and dress trimmings,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
BULUVhYG IN DANGER
MatabeIes Still Sur
round the Town.
The NativeseAre Gathering in
Force.
\ Scouting Party Under Captain
Napier Has Skirmish With
the Enemy.

CAPE TOWN, April R1.-The Malta
beles ito the number of $4,000 still SUR
round Buluwnyo, but as yet have made
no outward demonstration on the
pace. Captain Napier with force of
200 men left Buluwnyo yesterday
morning ON a accommodating expedi-
tion. 1t was Thought the main body of
the Matabeles had moved southwark
with the evident intention of inter
cepting THE relief corps advancing
from Mafeking. The scouting party.
however, was surprised to find .he
MaI.abe,es In great force a few miles
southeast of Buluwayo.
Napier's command was fired upon
they returned the fire and then re
treated in good order, it being useless
for such a small body to engage sew
ertal tIhousand Matabeles apparently
equipped with firearms. The return
of NapieG's party cast a g,oom over
Buluwayo ais lit was believed the ex-
tensive works OF defense around Bulu-
wayo had convinced the MaItabeles
that the place was impregnab,e and in
consequence they had shifted their
camp southwark. 1t now appears that
while several Thousand MaItabeles have
struck camp there are enough remain
ing to cause THE utmost uneasiness.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
DAMAGING FROSTS.
Many Thousand Dollars of Damage
Done in California.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 21.-The third
killing frost of the season did large
amount of damage ito fruit in this wall
ley last night. Apricots and peaches
were again damaged, but the: prune
crop seems generally to have escaped
damage.
SANTA ROSA, Cal, April 21.-The
heaviest frost of the season struck this
country last might. The farmers say
very serious damage has been done to
peaches, pears, prunes and grapes.
HEALDSBURG, CAL, April 21.-This
section was visited by a most disas-
trous frost last might and reports COM
ing to hand to-day show THAT vineyards
ON the lowdands have been badly dam
aged. The hill vineyards escaped ma
terial injury.
WOODLAND, Gail, April 21.-The
heavy frost of Sunday might, followed
by another one of more severity last
might, in both instances they were fol-
lowed by light showers. The result of
the losses will aggregate many thou
sands of dollars THAT have been inf1ict-
ed upon the fruit growers and viticul-
tu1,ists of Yolo county.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
LOS ANGELES FIESTA.
The Reign of Merrymaking Now I'm
der Full Sway.

LOS ANGELES, April 21.-For THE
third thine in tits HISTORY, Los Angeles
lis gorgeously arrayed i'm the colors of
La Fiesta, green for 'tIhe olive, red for
the Wine, and yellow for the orange.
Tomorrow the first blare of ltrumpets
wild herald the coming queen of the
festival.
The streets are mass of color and
the crowds have begun ito gather. At
2 O'Clock tomorrow LONG procession of
masked men, composed of the queen s
'merrymakers, will start for Hazard s
pavilion and proceed to capture THE
town. In the evening THE queen at the
same place will appear before the pub
Tic, when the ceremonies attending the
coronation will be gone Through with.
Hon. R. F. Delvalle will greet her
majesty and welcome her Ito Los An
geles, and the mayor will present her
with silver key ito the city. The car
nival will continue Until Saturday
evening
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
EOKLES EXPLAINS.
He is Misquoted Through a Typo
graphical Error

CHICAGO, April 21-J H. Eck.es,
comptroller of currency, said today:
"a curious typographical error Ill d
morning paper made me say precisely
the timing did mot say respecting my
impressions of THE presidents attitude.
l understand tine error has been re-
peated all over THE country l said,
I do not know anything positively
about President Cleve,amd's inten-
tiom or wishes relative to THE presi-
dency, but my impression lis that he
feels there is no reasons why he
should be willing Ito enter another
presidential canvass The printers
made it unwilling" exactly reversing
my meaning"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22

plause, especially when he asserted
that Russell would als presidential can
didate again lead the parity to victory.
Geo. w. Green was chairman of
tine commilatee on resolutions The
Platform adopted endorses THE admin
istraItiom of Grover Cleveland, espe-
cial.y commencing Tits firmness and
ability i'm maintaining unaided by
congress THE credit of tIhe nation" 1t
continues: ut lis vital Ito ithes interests
of our people THAT There should be ITO
departure from the gold standard, to
which all money, whether gold. silver
or paper, should conform"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
MASSACHUSETTS, CHOICE
Democrats Endorse Rus
sci for President.
Will d Enthusiasm at the State
Convention.
Chairman Thayer Criticises the
American Protective AS
SoClatiOn.

BOSTON, April 21.-The Massa-
ciusetts Democratic state convention
to-day, with great enthusiasm, en-
dprsed Ex-Governor VIM. E. Russell
for the presidency.
The convention was called to order
by Judge John w Concoran. John E.
Thayer of Worcester was chosen per
manent chairman and Thos. ]. Car
gam of Boston was named nS chairman
of the committee ON resolutions.
In chairman Thayer's address he
said that Democracy lis the party of the
people Under THE influence of its
efforts, HE said, capital and labor ARE
coming ito a more Intelligent under
standing of the rights of both. pre-
pairing THE way for the amicable ad-
justment of economic and industrial
questions. He said THAT THE pledges
made ait the Democratic National con-
venItion four years ago Ito repeal laws
for idhe purpose of perpetuating one
party in power had been redeemed
The Force bill, Sherman purchase biN
and MCKINLEY tariff bills were Things
of tine past. The repeal of the two
measures last mentioned lhad, he said
been followed by a return of prosper
ity Thayer denounced the American
protective association, which he COM
pared to "a fungus growth THAT sprane
from and took root, fourisIhed and
fructified i'm 1.-THE very heart of the Re
publican parity
Thayer's criticism of the American
Protective association and mention OF
President Cleveband's name were loud
ly applauded. The names of John E
Russell, Geo. Fred Williams, John w
Corcoran and James w. Donovan were
presented by Congressman Fitzgerald
for delegates at large. J. T. O'Sullivan
condemned THE ticket as machine
made, but upon vote O'Sullivan was
THE only dissenter Thomas ]. Garfan
chairman of THE committee ON rasolu-
tions, received am ovation when he re-
ported the platform which praises
President Cleveland, demanded the
maintenance of THE existing gold
standard" retirement of legal tender
notes and 'elastic banking currency
It recommends the admission of raw
material free of duty and while moi
pledging the delegates to Chicago, ad-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
ECONOMIC PROBLEMS,

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Import-
amt papers of an economic nature are
embodied in part II of THE sixteenth
annual report of the geological survey,
which has just been issued here. These
relate mainly to geology and water
supply problems and are all written by
authors of National reputation. The
report comprises 1.-THE following: Ge-
ology and mining industries of Cripple
Creek district, Colorado; geological
renaissance across Idaho; geology of
road building stones of Massachusetts
with some consideration of similar ma
terial from other parts of the United
States; economic geology of Mercur
mining district of Utah; public lands
and their waiter supply; water re
sources of the great plains. The bulk
of the report will be delivered to con-
gress.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
CANNON'S SCHEME.
He Advocates a Huge Ground Map to
Cover Section of Land.

WASHINGTON April 21.-ln the
senate today the bill passed granting
the abandoned Fort Mercy MILITARY
reservation of New Mexico to the
American Aid society for THE purpose
of establishing a salnirtarium for the
treatment of pulmonary diseases.
Cannon of Utah was recognized for a
speech supporting his resolution for
a huge ground map covering 625 acres,
located near Washington, showing the
entire Typography and geography of
the United States. He explained that
the map would give am object lesson to
our country. The Mississippi river
would be shown by an actual stream
three feet Wide and 1000 yards long.
Lake Michigan would have twenty two
square yards of waiter
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
EXALTED MASONS.
Election of Officers in the San Fran
cisco Council.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21.-The
grand council of Royal and Select
Masters of Masonry met to-day and
elected tlhe following officers, who
were installed this afternoon Most
iIllustrous master, William Hewson
Day of Sacramento; right Industrious
deputy grand master, Henry Ash
croft of San Francisco; right illusmi-
GUS principal conductor of work, Rob-
eq,t Ashe of Sam Francisco; ri. ght illus-
trious treasurer; Franklin H. Day of
Sam Francisco; right i'llustrious grand
recorder, Thomas H. Coswell of San
Francisco; right illustrious grand cap
tain of the guard, August Wacken-
barth of Los Angeles; right Industrious
grand conductor, Alexander Gardiner
of Sacramento; grand chaplain, Thorn
as Kyle; grand director, Geo. Perling-
ton; grand organist, Samuel D. Mayer
grand sentinel, James Oglesby.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
THE QUEENS DRAWING ROOM
Duchess of Marlborough, nee Consuelt
Vanderbilt, ito Be Presented.

LONDON, April 21.-The drawing
room which was to have been held to-
day at Buckingham palace by the
Princess of Wales ON behalf of Queen
Victoria has been postponed until
Thursday Among the Americans to
be presented and whose names have
been passed by the court cham berlaEn,
lis the Duchess of Marlborough, for
merly Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt.
Today of all days is the ONE to be up
early in the morning and down i'm
town, from the fact THAT many chances
Of lifetime are lost by being late.
Fortunes have been made by THE en-
ergetic while others with THE same op-
portunlities have let them go by You
cannot i'm this busy world keep abreast
of the times without giving close ait
tendon to what lis going ON. The
great handkerchief sale of the Alkire
company commences this "wednesday
morning and such a pretty line has
never been seen in Phoenix The
prices running alt 6 1-3, 10 and 121h
cents each. This sale will NO doubt
attract so much attention THAT events
in the future Will be dated from the
great Alkire handkerchief sale Polit-
ical and either matters that happen
during the next few months will be
referred to as taking place so many
days after the great handkerchief SALE
1t is ito your interest Ito be i'm THE store
early in THE day and get a close TN
specHon OF this beautiful lime.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
RAILROAD LANDS.
They May Be Taxed When Patented OF
Surveyed.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Justice
Brown delivered the opinion of the
supreme court in the case of the Gem
ttral Pacific Railway company vs. THE
state of Nevada Involving the right OF
the state to tax lands of the railroad
company.
The Case came to the supreme court
from the Nevada supreme court ON a
writ of error sued out by 1.-THE railroad
company. The state court held the
state was enltitled ITO levy taxes upon
patented lands, also lands NOT patented,
but surveyed and ON which the cost
of surveying had not been paid JUS
tice Browns opinion affirms this de-
cision.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
BATTLE SCARED VETS.
G. A. r. Veterans Hold Encampment
ait Dallas.

DALLAS, Tex, April 21-The an
nual encampment of THE Grand Army
veterans of the Lone Star state COM
menced today. Between four and five
hundred men who formerly wore THE
blue are on hand, and they have
brought with them a couple of thou
sand neighbors and friends. The city
is gaiLy decorated, and Turner hal,
where the executive session will be
held, has been turned into a bower of
beauty.
The Woman's Relief Corps will also
hold fIts session i'm the Grand Army
hall. For tine parade tomorrow and
the entertainment which follows, the
officers and members of the Confed-
crate Camp have been invited to par
ticiDate
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
THE INDIANA.
First Trial Trip of the Great Battle
Ship

NEW YORK, April 21.-The battle
ship Indiana, THE biggest United States
war ship, steamed from Hampton
Roads UP the coast ON Saturday with
the National board of inspection.
This lis the Indiana's first visit TO this
port. Lieutenant Commander Will
liam Swift says the Indiana has shown
herself to be very able fighting ship
and THAT she was the best SEA- boat he
was ever aboard.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
DISASTROUS STORM.

FREMONT, Ohio, April 21.-A tor
nado, accompanied by a heaVy rainfall,
swept the northwestern part of Sam
dusky county this afhermOOn, killing
two persons, inilm-ing a number of
others, and doing great damage to
buildings and other property.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
THE FLAGSTAFF FIRE
Sixteen Buildings Raced
to the Ground.
The Loss Aggregates Fourteen
Thousand Dollars.
An Insufficient Water Supply Rem
dered Fighting the Flames
Almost Useless.

The following IRON the Flag5sHH
Democrat lis THE full account of the
destructive fire in THAT city few days
ago:
Wednesday morning the most de-
structEve fire that has visited Flagstaff
since July 8, 1888, broke out on Le-
roux street. The alarm WIS given
about O'Clock a. m. and the buildings
all being of well seasoned pine, they
burned very rapidly, SO when the fire
company arrived, the houses on the
west side of the street were ONE mass
of fame. The fire is supposed to hhve
originated in the Grand Canyon livery
stable belonging to E. S. Wilcox, but
ait THE time unOccupied.
Being all frame bllildings, and the
fire under such headway, lit was a
simple impossi biDty ito save amy of
the buildings adjoining each other aimd
the entire ROW ON each side of the street
running north from THE Bank hotel,
and ilhe Flagstaff Commercial COM
pany'S store was consumed. The M.
E. church, located ON the corner of
Leroux street and Aspen avenue. was
barely saved by the most strenuous
efforts of THE fire, department. and Cit
fzens. The lack Of a sufficient waiter
supply came very near causing the Loss
of great deal of more property. for
had the church burned, there lis no tell
ing where THE fire would have stopped.
All credit lis due THE fire company and
citizens who worked like Trojans.
There were three time" prisoners i'm
the city Jail, who were rescued by
men cutting holes in the Jail by means
of axes.
Among those who are losers, both by
occupancy and ownership are: JA w.
Weatherford, building, loss about
! $500; ]. J. Denoihale, two buildings,
Loss supposed 10 be about $780, occu
pied by Cinnamon as laundries; GRAND
Canyon livery stable, owned by E. S.
Wilcox, but vacant loss $500; the
| NEXT building south and On the same
side of The street WIS owned by J.
Guthrie Savage, and WAS occupied by
him as an office, doss $3.50; the last
building on that side of the street and
next THE Bank hotel belonged to T. F.
McMil,on and was valued ait $3.50;
on the east side of Leroux street going
south the first house belonged to Cap
| eupied by the nC1mory of Company ],
and also headquarters for the fire de-
partment. Loss of the building esti-
mated at $1,000; insurance ON same,
$500; armory loss about $4,000; Baib-
bitt Bros. lost three buildings, eSti-
mating their loss at about 5000; one of
their buildings WAS occupied by Sykes
Bros, Machinists, who estimate their
loss in bicycles, tools, machinery, ETC.,
at $500; ]. T. Lockhart, painter, oceu-
pied another of the Babbi.t buildings
| and lost in paints, brushes, ETC., about
5000; Lou Doughsr.y occupied tine
third and last of the Rt3lobilh bl1ild-
ings, loss i'm househa.d goods, $3.50;
Flagstaff Commercial company lost a
warehouse and a;5eut $3.50 idl goods,
mouse valued ait $500; s-rnn Kline,
dwelling house, loss $200; the total
loss will probably foot up between
$4,000 and $14,G00 s graai. MANY
citizens Lost considerable "wgasih' 'thaIt
the Chinese had in their laundnes.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
COLUMBIAN MEDALS.

WASHINGTON April 21.-The long
expected distribution of Columbian
worlds fair diplomas and medals has
begun alt last. Those awarded to
American exhibitors will be ready for
delivery Within the next ten days or
two weeks.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
UNNATURAL CHILDREN.

LEAVENiWORTII, Kan, April 21.--
Thomas Davenp port was this afternoon
held to answer for the murder Of J. T.
Lamborm, a rich F'aIl Leaf FARMER, ON
February II, and Charles and Annie
Lam born, children OF the murdered
man, were held to answer for aiding
and abetting Hhe crime
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22

vises them to support VIM. E. Russell
for the presidential nomination.
The platform commends ito the del
egaltes at the Chicago convention one
who will make an ideal president, Will
Liam E. Russell, of Massachusetts,. y
The mention of Ex-Governor Russell's
name called forth a great demonstra-
tion.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
ALABAMA DEMOCRATS.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 21.-
The silver men of Alabama are in The
saddle here today. They Will c5ntria
the Democratic state ccnvenI-ioci and
it is apparent Hhey will place the De
mocracy of this stale om a 16 to 1 si4-
Yer platform. Joseph F. Johnson of
Jefferson county will be nominated for
governor
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
lCLEVELAND'S REIGN.
1t Is Endorsed by Rhode Island Demo
Gratis.

PROVIDENCE, April 21.-The Dem
ooratic convention Ito choose eight del
egaites for the National convention as
sem bled to-day. There was but i,ibtle
enthusiasm and many towns were not
represented. Richard E. Comstock
presided. References I'm his speech to
William E. Russell received great ap-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
QUEEN OF THE FESTIVAL.

HEALDSBURG, April 21.-Miss
Alice Haigh was elected queen of the
Heaidsburg floral festival Tonight.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1896-04-22
THE SILVER MARKET.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21.-Silver
bars, 677s; Mexican dollars, 54@54A.