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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Pursuant to the terms Of decree OF
the Circuit Court for the county or King
William. entered Oh the eth day OF AptN'
1896 I'm the suit of Charles j. Idylor
and ais. vs.. Terminal Hotel Company ana
ais. and Chas /. StringfelloW, Jr.s trustee,
VS.. The West Point Land, Navigation, ana
Improvement Company ana ais, the I'M
dersigued will offer for sale, on the prem
Uses. al 4 O'Clock NJ, ON
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896,
the TERMINAL HOTEL and all the
FURNITURE AND Personal PROP
ERTY therein. The Terminal Hotel is
three stories high. containing about 5s
rooms. and is situated al the Junction OF
the Pamunkey and Matapoui rivers, and
commands a magnificent view al the noble
York and the beautiful country along It's
banks The fishing. bathing, and hunt
ing in the neighbOrhOOd are unsurpassed
al any Of the watering places IN Nir-
ginia.
Its proximity 10 Richmond. being only
thirty-niue miles distant. and easy access
10 Baltimore and Washington. gives 10 UNI
surpassed advantages as a place OF sum
mer resort.
1t is heated by steam. and has an am
pie supply OF the purcst and most whole
some artesian water.
TERMS. Cash
G. 5. STRlNGFELLOW, JR.,
II. !. LEWIS.
Special Commissioners.
In the clerks office Of the Circuit Court
OF the county of King William.
Charles +. Tayor * Co. and Charles :
Strugfellow. Jr. trustee. plaintiffs.
against
Terminal Hotel Company and Richmond
and West Point Land Navigation, and
Improvement Company and ais.
..... Observation-Disclosures. Defendants
]. b. G. Garrett. clerk OF the said court.
do certify that the bond required OF the
special commissioners By the decree rem
dcred I'm said cause. on the 9th day OF
April. 1896. has been duly given.
Given under my hand. As clerk Of the
said court, this 22d dav Of April. 1896
b. &. GAhKETT.
my23-Gt Clerk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

nELIGHTFUL BOARD AT "HAZEL-
- BROOK" only four and a half miles
from Trevilians, &. and O. railway, near
Mineral Green Springs" This most
hcalthful water kept constantly at house.
Plenty OF shade. Horses and vehicles II
desired Address MRS. FRANK c. NOR
RIS., Treyilian's Il. o., Louisa county,
Va. my22-6t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

w ANTED. PROMPT AND FAITHFUL
W gentleman or lady TO travel for re-
liable established house in Virginia. SAL
airy. $3.50. payable SO weekly and ex-
pcnses Situation permanent. References.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope.
H. L. Hess. Pres. $50 Dearborn street,
Chicago. my1G-UclO
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sTEAAIBoATs-

OBJ DoMlNIqF4A PANT sfLAnsHiF COM
DAILY SERVICE.
Steamers leave Norfolk.
Rxx Va, DAILY az 1880 Il. NJ.
~ for New FORK direct pas.
IET ~ sengers leave Richmond
tSrS,.&n Via G. and .. railway $3.50
e Isai y IN. Or aS Ri s % 1 2; g5ii ,
4. NJ. 10 connect with
steamer at Norfolk.
DIRECT STEAMERS leave Richmond
for New York via james Jam erI riysf every every
o o1iSSy at 'S'1 =. I. Additional steamer
VrSight and stoerage pasSengers) leaves
Richmond for Norfolk every wednesday
tP N. connecting with main line steam
or for New York.
,,f I'D Aii-Y EXCEPT SUNDAY. for
ptcbmoud Via old Point or NOrfOlk
INFECT STEAMERS Via James river
route leave every SatinIl" ns,,i
Saiings from Companys pier 20 North
river. 3 =. NJ: satnt,r on = 4; NJ
For fun Information Apply 10
JTiau,,aN east Main street Richmond. Va
vv r, crrTTrhTDFU.
W. Y p ond T. NJ. New York.
ID uLADELPHIA. RIG IL <fnA
MoNp AND NORFOLK STEAMSHIP
Appointed sailing days: Every TUES
DAY. FRIDAY. and SUNDAY at day
Freight received daily till +. NJ.
Fare. Son Fridays and Sundays
steamer
For further information apply TO
j. ". McCARRlCk,
General Southern Agent; Office. Rockets.
W. L. CLYDE & co,
General Agents. Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
by n a. McCurdy,
Real Estate Auctl0neer.

TRUsTEEs SALE
OF
LOT. WITH IMPROVEMENTS. No. 4l3
SOUTH CHERRY STREET.
IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE HOLLY
WOOD CEMETERY.
AND LONG USED AS 4 MARBLE
YARD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

IN execution Of the provisions of Cer-
tain deed dated October % 1870, 10 tho
undersigned. and duly recorded, / Will
offer for sale. uDon the premises. on
MONDAY. THE lST DAY OF JUNE. 1895,
al $50 o'clock Z. NJ, the above mentioned
REAL ESTATE The lot has a frontage
on the eastern line of Crerry street bee
tween Albemarle and Spring streets of 10
feet. and runs back 60 an alley in the
rear. on which 10 has n Frontage of -
feet. - feet of which frontage has
depth of 60 feet. and the remainder 1913
feet. the lot being ~ shaned. The inn
provoments consist OF MEDit Ai-SiIE
FRAME DWELLING, of five rooms. sta-
bic. sheds. &c.
This property has long been used as a
ruarble-yard. and It's proximity 10 Holly
wood Cemetery renders II valuable in this
respect; but outside of this it, location
is such that IL will make a good invest
ment 10 any one. as well as "a nice home.
TERMS. BY consent Of an parties. Will
b. One-third cash residue az one and
two years. negotiable notes. interest add
ed. and secured by trust-dee1.
K. b. 1icCURDY.
my27 Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

b1 VII AAf VI ll4t A''AfN llNnAl'lA''A W.
low, we will. as special commissioners
therein appointed. sell, at public auction,
on the premises,
THURSDAY. MAY 2STH,
at =. NJ. the PROPERTY mentioned
and described above. This property II
purchased together. would make lot OF
sufficient size for a FIRST-CLASS Man
UFACTURING SITE, anordlng Two street
fronts. besides the canal IN 'front.', lluIi
which an unlimited SUPPLY OF WATER
could be secured FREE OF THE CITY >
TAN. The income from the seven houses
on the property will pay large returns
on amount invested. ,,,
LOT OF LAND I'm the city OF Richmond,
with improvements thereon, fronting ~
feet 10 inches on east side or an alley
parallel with FOusnee street between
Cary and Canal streets. and running back
eastwardly between parallel lines go feet
inches on said lot there are FOUR
FRAME TENEMENTS, and just the kind
of property that pays biggest dividend on
amount invested
TERMS One-fOurth cash; balance one
and two years or earlier. at option of the
purchaser. negotiable notes. with interest
added. TO be taken for the deferred pay
monts. and the title To be retained until
all the purchase money has been paid.
W. G. PRESTON.
WILLIAM ELLNSON,
H. Il. POLLARD,
BEVERLY T. CRUMP.
Special Commissioners.
j Thompson Brown * co. and IL. A.
NcCurdy, Aucti0neers.
Harris. &c. IS. r. y. Lee. &c. and Home
Building Company ............ Plaintiffs,
against
Mary j. Lee and Defendants.
In The Chancery Court OF the city OF
Richmond.
7 Charles W GOddin clerk Of said
court certify that the bond required OF
the special commissioners by the decree
i'm said cause Of May 5, 1896, has been
duly given. $50
Nav 1906. CHARLES w. GODDIN.
rny23-td Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
RAILROADS
e. i 4ss;Ss
V1g@S0UTH
Atlanta, New Orleans, Augusta,
Macon, Chattanooga, Nash
vile, Memphis, Texas.
MO txInk FARE ON ANY TRAIN.

No. 4O3.-"The Atlanta Special" leaves
Richmond. DAILY. at 1885 night, for
Henderson. (Arrivc Durham daily. except sun
dsyl Raleigh sanford southern Pines, winning.
ton Wsdesboro Monroe Charlotte I"u.olni's,
she,bv RutherfOrdton. Chester. Chnlou. ureen-
wood Abbeville. Eberton, Athens AT .ANIt,
Anggs,s Macon Chattanooga, Nashville Ari1pn's'
TIA. Mexico California aud thu West VIA
Memphis. solid Limited Train, With Pn.lman
Buffet sleepers and Vesubuled Coaches Sopen At
sp.m.l.
4I-"Th. Y. a. l.. Express" leaves
Richmond, DAILY, at DOB Am, for hcnd~t-
son Durham. daily except Sunday IA. IN,
Sanford Southern Pines Wilmington W aces
toro Monroe Charlotte. Chester. Clinton, 'str'n-
wood AbbeviiIo Elberton, Athens, ALA -
Macon. Pensacola Chattanooga. NasnNlhr'
Memphis Montgomery. Sew Orleans, Teas
Ne.ico. and tho Southwest via Ne@ NneSnsl'
Solid Train. with Pullman Seepe.s ana Coacles !
Also Sleeper Hamlet 10 Wilmington
Arrive Richmp nd, GO an $50 pm. dahy'
For tickets. baggage checks, sleeping car roser'
vatiobs. etc, apply 10
IL. BONKIN, sol. Pass'r Agent
$50 East Main ST., RICHMOND, VA.
r. ST. JOHN ylesrrssid,Hs sHd General h,Hi''''
VI aeHxE Csarssl saPssiatsaisa,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

n At. John. Vice. President ,ad Gcnecai h,Haser.
W aeBxE. Csac.l saPsTistssis"
cIo,yg -. ADDISON.
- We Tr,ms n..a... Gs-sni r.ssr Ass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
SUMMER RESORTS.
MAPLE WOOD,
White Mountains, N. II.

The grand centre of all the drives.
walks. rambles. sports. and attractions.
Fifteen private cottages 70 rent. Maple
wood Cottage opens JUNE 10Th. Maple
wood Hotel opens JULY Oth.
AINSLIE q WEBSTER.
Managers.
Address til July 1st The jefferson.
Richmond Va. my9-lm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
MOUNTAIN TOP HOTEL AND SPRINGS

Eookfish Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains,
1000 Feet Above sea level
An old. historic Virginia resort Exten-
siye views, cool breeZes. pure ozone.
Strong mineral water Convenient TO rail-
roads. Reasonable rates. Address
MESSRS. MASSlE * CO.
my22-8m Alton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27
ID edmond. FREDERICKSBURG *
III POTOMAC RAILROAD.
LEAXE BYRD-sTKEEr STATION.

SCHEDULE IN EFFEcr MAY H. 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

BY virtue Of the decree mentioned he
low, we will as special commissioners
therein appointed. sell, al public auction,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

ASSORTED SINS.
William Stott. coiOrod. was fined s. for
loud cursing Oh the street where women
were passing.
Bob Bates and Tom Fry, two negro
,uen, were fined go each for disodcrly
conduct upon the street.
David kinney "a negro man, was fined
30 for shooting crap.
Henry Depriest. "a white hoy about l2
years ~ age, was fined s. Tor lettering
about the corner OF the High School, az
Eighth ANA Marshall streets
Fred Burk. coloroi, s. a kind OF nurse
and all-rOund philanihropist. He called
upon Matte Watkins. and found her Just
returning from the street Matte COM
planned Of being ill and Fred proceeded
10 assist her upstairs 20 her apartments.
Matte could not move quickly. 50 Fred
got a broomstick and with few blows
helped her kindly TO even run. Her cries
or murder brought on officer ana the
tcnder-hearted Fred was fined sS.
The little son Of a. G Schcpia was
fined g. for throwing stones.
Lucy Ailon and Annie Thompson. col
orod. were fined S250 each for fighting
T. Brady was fined $3.50 for using
rrofane language in the store OF w. II.
Cowardin.
james burnett and Henry Anderson.
TWO p.cianiunits. were given sixty days
Tor stealing - ham from c. = Taylor
". J. Moore paid so for keeping his
bgr-room opened last Sunday
Some time ago Justice John sent TO a
Jury the case Of Daniel Lcahy for keep
ing his bar-ro0m open on Sunday. II APP
pearcd that Leahy did not have the H.
cerse. and yesterday William McAleavy
was fired so Tor that offence, as the IL
cense stands IN bis name. lie appealed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-27

Tho highest possible praise IS o's"o
10 initiate and the police OF Richmond
have BEEN highly complimcntcd by gen
tieman from shenandoah county, inc
following postal has been received:
-. Luke Shenandoah Co, May T. 70
Major and General OF Police:
Sir. Would there Doe any chance Tor me
- Get a position as. or for a police IN
Aour town. If so please inform ne.
Yours respectfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The funeral Of Miss Fannie /. Kane oc-
CURED at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. Nj. Munroe on Anthony street., this
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Hiram +.
Johnson, former pastor of the United
Congregational Church, oficisted. The
bearers were Mr.. Herbert Anthony, Mr..
Archie G. Anthony, Mr.. Robert Johnson
and Mr.. Samuel 4. Darling. There was
large number of beautiful floral offerings.
The remains were taken to Palmers River
Cemetery, Rehoboth, for burial.
Owing to the severe storm and the bad
walking there YVES not enough numbers
of the Veteran Firemen's Association as
sembled to form quorum for the regular
monthly meeting.
The regular meeting of the Mizpah De-
gree Lodge, %, was held last evening in
Odd Fellows Hail. District Deputy Mrs,
Hiscott and Grand Marshall Mrs. Phillips
of Dorcas Lodge No. were present to
install the noble grand, who was sick
when the other officers were installed.
Mrs. Carrie Doll was duly installed as
noble grand of Mizpah Lodge, after which
the following program was rendered: :
Vocal solo, "Down Below the Cross" by
Miss Cora Brahman; piano solo, by Mrs.
Il. b. Lincoln; reading, by Miss Alice
ms iv rsadng is g,nSh DGNy No poly oome
"How They Kept a Secret" by seven
ladies; reading, by Mrs. Ormsbee
of Charity Lodge, Providence; the
ladies miniature entertainment which was
given by the Lodge some time ago, was
repeated by request. Grand Representa-
tive j. T.. G. Farnham was present and
made some very interesting remarks.
After the exercises were over the Lodge
adjourned to the dining room, where o
collation. was served.
Last evening Mrs. Nellie L. Munroe
entertained the members of the cabinet.
and the different committee at her resi-
ence on Taunton avenue There was
music and singing and a general good
time was enjoyed. Cake and cream were
served during the evening
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will hold a
reception Thursday from 3 to p. IN, at
the residence of MIR. William III. Nc
Twiggan on John street and Waterman
avenue. She will deliver a lecture the
same evening in the new town hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
NORTH END NEWS.
Henry Sherry Charged With Falling
TO Provide for His Family.
THE NEWS BUREAU.
NORTH END, s2S BRANCH AVENUE
Tal.nhnpo OQ1 a


Henry Sherry, an able bodied resident
of franklin avenue, was arrested and
locked up yesterday at the Second police
station on a charge Of not properly pro-
viding for the maintenance of his wife
and four children. The youngest of the
latter is but five weeks old and Mrs.
Sherry few days after its birth was
forced to go out washing in order to
provide for the support OF her children.
1t is claimed that Henry for several
months has failed to work, although he
has ha1 remunerative employment several
times offered TO him.
At ST. Patrick's church In accordance
with custom as old as the parish itself,
a solemn high mass was celebrated at 0
O'Clock this forenoon in honor or Ire
lands patron saint.
Mary O'Brien, while returning from the
concert at Keith's Opera House Sunday
evening, fell at the corner of Charles and
Mil streets and broke her ankle. She was
attempting to cross from the east side OF
the road TO the west when she stepped
on some ice that had q deceptive covering
of snow over ii and fall resulted with
the effect noted. James McElroy pop
ular salesman of Charles street, was com
ing along about the time of the accident
and he made arrangements for the removal
of Miss O'B lien to her home, where DIR.
BARLEY attended her.
A horse attached to a grocery wagon
owned by Wheaton Brothers of SS7 Branch
avenue was left standing on Cottage row
yesterday while the driver went into
house TO deliver some groceries. The horse
became frightened at something and ran
through Cottage row along Branch avenue
as far as the North Providence line where
IL as stopped by Fred Long, the veazie
street grocer.
A large number of merchants this
morning appropriately decorated their
places OF business in honor of the days
celebration.
Smithonisn Lodge held its regular
meeting last evening, and though the
storm interfered with the attendance,
there was quite pleasant social time en-
joyed by the members after the transac-
tion of routine business.
Officer Gilmartin went to Botston today
to attend the funeral of a near relaive.
Wanskuck Division, A. o. H., will
hold banquet in Literary Hall on Veszie
street this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
BAY STATE LEGISLATURE.
The Cattle Commission Again-Reports of
Committees.

Committees.
BosroN, March 1.-THE abolition of the
Massachusetts, cattle commission was q
question, quite emphatically passed upon
at hearing before the legislative agri-
culture COMMITTEES yesterday. The COM
mission are bitterly opposed by farmers
on account of, the increased use OF tuher-
culine for testing cows. Prominent doc
tors and fully score of cattle raisers
spoke in behalf of the commission. The
hearing is unfinished.
Among other matters considered In
committee were several Cape Cod canal
petitions, Norfolk county estimates, the
Bulflnch 'front.' etc.
In the senate the committee on Metro
politan affairs reported n bill authorizing
the city Of Boston TO incur Indebtedness
outside the debt limit not exceeding 81 ,000,-
600, TO provide for the extension OF public
parks.
The resolve authorizing the appointment
Of n committee of five TO investigate the
reformatory and charitable institutions of
the state came up for third reading. Mr..
Wellman moved an amendment that the
committee consist of three, instead OF five,
and that the commissioners be paid such
may determine. The amendments were
adopted, and the bill as amended was
passed to be engrosscd and sent to the
house under suspension OF the rules
The committee on Judiciary reported
bill authorizing the license commissioners
of New Bedford TO reissue licenses, where,
through no fault of their own, the licensees
may have lost them through informalities
in the application therefor or publication
thereof.
In the house. ought not TO pass was re-
ported on bill making nine hours days
work for state, county, city and town en-
ployes.
The house passed the bill TO abolish
days OF grace OH commercial paper, except
sight drafts.
The motion TO substitute bill for the
adverse repops for an appropriation ot
$4,000 for the Boston emergency hospital
was defeated In the house.
Resolves authorizing the levying OF
county taxes for Berkshire county, $50.
600; Hampden county, Sl65,0O0; FRANKLIN
sounty, s35 900, were reported.
Leave to withdraw was reported on the
petition for an Amendments to the consti'
tuition providing for the election OF presi
dent Of the senate and speaker of the house
by the people direct
Mr. Parsons gave notice that when
The house reaches the adverse commit
tee report on the petition for consti
tutional amendment giving tho suffrage
90 women, he will move 10 substitute a re-.
solve granting women the right TO vote
rs petitioncd for.
The bill to unite the city Of Springfield
and the town ~ West Springflcld wis
vassed to bc epgr9ssed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
IL Went Through.

OTTAWA, March IL. - The senate ycster
day discussed aud aftcrward adopted n
bill Incorporating tho Canada and Michi-
gan Bridge and Tunnel company" The
object Of the company ~ 10 erect bridge
across the Detroit river between Windsor
and Detroit. senator Almon objected to
the Canadian parliament passing the bill
without the concurrence OF the United
States congress. He asserted that ms DE.
troit is an international river, 10 would be
an act OF discourtesy TO take any action
without first obtaining tho opinion Of the
Washington authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
CLAIMS SIGNATURE WAS FORGED
Jeweler Hahn of Westerly Has E. E. Gall
lup Arrested.

Elmer +. Gallup was arrested on
Sprague street last evening, locked
up for the night at the county jail
house, and was taken to Westerly this
morning by Deputy Sheriff Blanchard,
where ne was arraigned on the charge
OF forgery. Gallup and his wife, Lii
liam j., separated five or six months
ago. and since that time Mr.. Gallup has
been doing his utmost to have an en-
dorsed policy which was payable TO his
wife made payable to himself.
A few days ago the insurance company
sent to Mrs. Gallup check for ssl.UI,
the amount OF premium due TO date.
To this Mr.. Gallup signed his wife's
name, writing under 1t the words "by
Elmer r.. Gallup" and then presented 1t
as past payment of bill of $3.50 due
Lewis Hahn Westerly jeweler. Mr..
Hahn endorsed the check and deposited
IT for collection, and when 1t reached
the office of the insurance company 1t
was returned to the clearing house at
Springfield, as the company said that
both Mr.. and Mrs. Gallup and not by the
former for the latter.
The check was then returned TO Hahn,
who i'm turn wrote to MIR. Gallup asking
him TO make the check good, but he de-
clined to do So Hahn called upon Mrs.
Gallup aud heard from her that she had
not given her husband permission to sign
the check tor her, and IL IL upon this
part OF the Transaction that the charge Of
forgery is based.
In the Second District Court this after
noon Gallup pleaded not guilty and was
held for trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
what tho Olympia Can DO.

WAsHtNGroN. March IL Tho idea that
our naval vessels cannot equal ther trial
trip records under service conditions T.
nevatived I'm ono case ~ least by the ex-
pericnce OF the cruiser Olympia, now on
the China station. Captain Read has
made a special report TO the navy depart
ment upon trip made along the Japan
ese coast by his vessel, which, with her
own firpmen. made 20 knots easily. under
natural draft, In sea 50 heavy that tho
decks were swept clear He says she
would have made 20 knots had the sea
been smooth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17

PORTLAND, Me, March l7.-Mlchael J.
Madden, few years ago one Of the famous
baseball pitchers OF the country, died AZ
bis home I'm this city last night aged %
years After playing with Portland in
1856. he was secured by the Boston Ma
tional League club, where he played for
nearly five seasons, being with the Broth
erhood I'm 1890 and the American Associa-
ton in 1891. Afterward he was with To-
dlanapolis, Providence, Haverhili aud
Portland. Madden leaves wife and 1--WE
children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17

Accompanied by Mr. Alsberge OF Am
sterdam, representing the Frisco foreign
Ripley, Chairman Walker and Directors
Cheney, Oleed, Fowler, Gibbs, Hayes,
Moraweiz and General Manager Merrill OF
the st. Louis and san Francisco left st.
Louis last night on n tour OF inspection
OF the latter road TO ascertain its relations
to the Atchison lines In Texas and Kan
sas. This tour IL preparatory TO issuing a
plan OF reorganization OF the 1t. Louis
and San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
SALEM DEFEATED NEW BEDFORD.

At Salem last night the homo team won
from the whalers in an exciting game.
fraught with rough plays, by the scoro of
goals to q.
Z Previous to tue professional game at In
fantry Hall last evening a spirited gamo of
amateur polo was played between the
Thompsons and Narragansetts. which re-
suited in a victory for the latter by the score
Of goals to ..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
Disaster on the Congo.

LONDON, March 17.-An explosion on
the British steamer Matadi occurred at
Bona, on the Congo river, about 90 miles
from its mouth. Twenty-Five of the
Matadi's crew, twl passengers and l6 ma.
tive laborerS were killed. The Matadi
had on board 10 tons of gunpowder. Tho
mails and specie on t-oard were saved
The victims of the accident were asleep
the time. The officers and 10 OF the ere
of the steamer escaped
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17
TODAY MARCH II. 1896 TODAY

Tho storm has passed northeastward to
Nova Scotia, ard generally fair Is reported
this morning over the resion it traversed yes
tarday. Tho New England range OF tempera.
turo Il from " at Mortified, VT, Co 30 at
Nantucket. From six 90 sight inches of snow
fell in the Northern States OF this district.
and about the same amount in Southern por-
tions before the precipitation became rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-17

wAsHINGToN, March l7-The United
States court of claims, yesterday, in the
case of Sarah E. h. Perlne, administratrix
of the estate OF William Pcrine, against che
United States, rendered a judgment in
favor of the claimant for Sl27, ,O77 for extra
work, etc, In connection with the con.
struction of the monitor Naubuc, built
during the late war.