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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-30
The Eminent Catholic Questions
the Learning of the Emf
nent Protestant.
TOLERANCE AND INTOLERANCE.
Father Yorke Declares That the State
and Not the Church Was
Responsible.

Father Yorke contributes the following
letter in answer TO the Rev. Charles w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
PAWTUXET.

The Paw.uxet Veteran Association will
meet at their headquarters tomorrow evening
at o'clock. Every member is requested TO
be present
The weighing party of the Ladies' Auxiliary
was a success. both financially and socix1iy
last evening.
Tuesdays and Fridays will be the regular
shooting days Of the Pawtuxet Gun Club and
OH SATURDAY. May 10. the first shoot for the
club medals offered by Secretary W. h. shsl-
don will! take place. Since May !. all dues
have been doubled for all the new members
President William Crandell Vice President
George Crandell. Secretary Willism h. Shell
don wer. elected committee to classify the
mem be RS OF the club into three sections lone
for scores Of 20 and over. one for scores OF 30
and third for thoss not in the two other
classes President Crandell was chosen fold
captain.
Major w. Il. Rhodes is in Boston today.
Another house is going up on Lawn avenue.
Ex.Aidermnn Thurston has sold his prop
erty on Spring Garden street to o gentleman
in Providence.
George Gorton yesterday afternoon cauahs
about 400 buckles" at the Pawtuxet Falls.
White perch in large numbers are caught ~
fishermen of the bridge by hook and lines.
Postmaster Arnold has enlarged the ofice
ard made many much needed changes.
Mr. Cave is having bis house ON spring
Garden street thoroughly renovated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
NEWPORT NEWS.
Some Important Measures Acted on
by the City Council.

NEWPORT, May 6.-The regular monthly
NEE. inc of the City Council was held last
evening and many important measures
were introduced. Ever since the passage
of the bicycle ordinance requiring the
carrying OF lanterns at night the bicy-
clists nave been to work and last evening
an ordinance was passed regulating speed
and hereafter six miles an hour is as fast
as wheel can be driven. a petition was
received from 4. W. Vanderb bilt and other
summer residents asking for the establish
ment OF a tire station at the cad OF Belle
vue avenue, they not thinking they have
proper tire protection. An attempt was
made TO pass an ordinance allow ing the
saloons to keep open until 2 a. m, but al
though passed by the aldermen, Ii was
killed bv tue lower branch. The resolu-
tion for the placing of the question of
the purchase OF an electric light plant
before the people was tabled indefinitely.
The Newport Artillery Company last
evening gave an exhibition drill followed
by sociai which they termed a ladies'
nigh
The funeral of the late Richard Hol-
Finger took place yesterday Among the
pail bta ers were three non-commissioned
others OF the Providence United Train OF
Artillery.
The summer people are arriving daily,
III not for the season, TO arrange Tor the
opening of their villas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Tho Commencement orations have all
been handed In and inspected by a
committee consisting OF President An
drews, Professor jameson and Professor
Lamont. Ten cratioDs are usually chosen,
but this year the committee decided that
only eight of the papers were representa-
tive of the hest work OF the class. TIE
ability of the men as speakers, as well as
writer's was taken into consideration.
The following men were selected: Irving
n. Gamwell, Clarence NJ. Gallup, Robert
:. Phillips, George Hopkinson, Champlin
Burrage, William {. Bliss, Charles 5.
Stcadman and Ueorge II. Coghill.
Professor IL. W. Bemis delivered the
second lecture OF his course last evening
in Manning Hall on the subject of
Municipal Monopolies." Gas, water,
telephone, street railways, and electric
lights were what the speaker treated In
the main, ana he discussed the various
systems of regulation.
Dr. Sanders Of Yale gave very inter-
esting talk before the Biblical Research
CLUB last evening on tho subject 1.-The
Theories Of revelation"
Mr.. II. w. Tower, instructor in physi-
ological chemistry, addressed the Bio1og-
ical Club last night on the subject, "The
Physiological Chemistry Laboratories OF
Germany"
The arm chair which Horace Mann Used
diring his college course at Brown, 1916
1919, is on exhibition at the Brown Ii
brary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
AUBURN.

A very enjoyable entertainment was
given Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows
Hall under the supervision OF mrs. NJ. 4.
Turck for the benefit Of the Willing Help
ers. n society Of The children of the Epis-
copal Church. Tie May pole dance was
executed in excellent style and the drama
or dialogue entitled, "The Love Of Bon
net, +" was very creditably give1.
The irst meeting 6f the New England
Order o; Protection was TO have been
held last evening, but IT was deemed adj
visable TO attend the regular meeting OF
Valentine Lodge In Columbia Hall. "a an
Invitation to- DO sov had-beeH extended
May Lodge. The regular, routine busi-
ness was carried out, thus giving the new
officers a chance to see the work ex-
emplined. An enjoyable entertainment
was given, also a collation. of cream and
cake. The next meeting will be held in
Odd Fellows Hall, Friday evening OF
this week, when the trustees will report
and arrange for me regular meetings In
the future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
CRANSTON.
Cranston Streets to BE Widened But
There Are Some Oblectors.

After years OK vain attempts 10 have Gran
ston street widenad, strsightened and paved
from the city line TO Cranston Print Works.
after the acceptance of numerous reports
from different commissions and after the
opposition has cried itse.f hoarse, the Town
Council has ordered the wideriDg. strnightep.
ing ard paving Of the thorouVhfare from the
". y, N. II. a. II. r. n. bridge in Arlington
to the bridge which crosses the Pocassst River
near the print works. All obstrrctions are 20
be. removed within 30 days from the time
notice Is received.
Many property owners ore mads 10 rejcice
at what they term tho "glad iCiDgs." The
street. they say. Is not what main thcr-
oughfare should be. IL Is crooked. narrow
ard has a rolling surface The advocates
claim that with the completion Of the bouls
ward comes bigher real estate values ana a
large iTmigraiion.
Tho opponents soy they will take thsir
grievances 10 court and mako the town nay
In large figures for the Inconvenience they
are put 10. Many OF the obiectors have pretty
front gardens which have for years received
the fostering caro- OF the FAM ily and havu in
their eyes grown into little pHradisss Others
who have like attachments Tor their homes do
not like TO have the front OF their house cut
of or tho house moved back. and would
rather put up with the present street than
he moi@tsa in thsir quiet oil sfulnoss There
arc othetf. Who nre otieciurs hscause thoy
feel .hat-they Will not bo benefited by the
,improvement. 10 the extent of thtir assess'
ment. "a thss 1.-Two away from the street By
100 feet.
The Counfil has appointed the old com
mi ,,on. dessrs. Alon2o stsnley.'. I. Andrews
ana }. FLANDERS 10 one. more make list OF
esiimates and assessments on Aliens
! avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
DIDN'T RUN SMOOTH.
Mrs. Nichols Makes Things Lively
For Her Sons Sweetheart.
Attacked the Cir! Then Threw Stones and
Was Mulcted by the Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing James Kelley pleaded not guilty to
the charge OF keeping grog shop at 8
Putnam street and was held until Tues
day In the sum of $1,000 for trial.
Lizzie McManus who was arraigned I'm the
court yesterday morning. on the charge Of
being common raiier and brawler and
pleaded not guilty waltzed into court
this morning ana was willing to say that
she was guilty OF all that was charged
against her. She WAS sent to the State
workhouse for six months.
Jane A. Nichols OF North Providence
pleaded not guilty to committing an as
sault on Miss Emma Cady ani was held
until Tuesday for trial. She admitted,
however, that she threw Stones at Miss
Cady's house and broke several lights OF
glass. For this she was fined $40 and
costs. Mrs. Nichols 1S-year-old boy has
been keeping company with Miss Cady,
who is an estiamble young woman, and
TO this Mrs Nichols objected. Monday
evening she went to the home OF Miss
Csdy in search of her boy, and was told
by Miss Cady that her son was not In the
house nor anywhere about the premises.
Mrs. Nichols got angry and assaulted
Miss Cady.
Last evening Mrs. Nichols called at the
home OF the Cadys again and wanted her
son. Miss Gady,s- neither told her ha was
not there, .and then Mrs. Nichols thought
she would use Mrs. Cady as she did her
daughter, but she made mistake, for
Mrs Cady ordered her from the house.
When she got out Mrs. Nichols threw
stones at the windows one going through
struck and broke range in the kicthen.'
Mrs. Cady went out and put an end to
Mrs. Nichols little game by holding her
while her daughter Emma went for an
officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
BRISTOL.

The Town Council met last evening TO
con slider he remonstrnnce OF Attorney
Thomas II. Crowley against the petition
of ~. V. Newton, owner of the Bristol,
for liquor license.
Mr. Crowley addressed the Council and
requested n continuance of the hearing,
stating that he had requested Judge NJ.
Bosworth to give him copy of the re-
script which was handed down by the
court in the case of Cunningham vs.. Eli
wood. Various statements were heard
and further discussion OF the case was
continued to Thursday afternoon, May q,
at 2 O'Clock.
Bills for the new school house were al
lowed and referred to the auditor, as fol-
lows: William X Walker a. Son, $500;
Israel DUDE, $500. The following grand
Jurors were drawn to serve at tie May
term OF the Supreme Court in Bristol
county: Job w. Wilson. TerIance r..
Morris, George A. Peckham, Samuel L..
Ingrahain, Thomas j. Connery, John
Hart, first, and Ezra Mason.
The Naval Reserve station is ready Tor
occupancy and the company Is hourly tx-
pecting orders from headquarters TO take
POSSESSION. 10 expects to hold the first
drill meeting in their new hall on Friday
eNeniNg.
The funeral OF Mrs. Jane A. Hicks
was solemnized on TuescRy afternoon
from the residence OF the Home for Aged
on Franklin street.
Colonel George Morey OF Worcester,
Mass, visited town on Tuesday.
MT. JCsVph r. ftUHr Of MUUnrUckrt re
turned home Wednesday morning after Q
bt lef visit here TO his brothers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PHENIx.

Contrary to expectations the annual
meeting OF the fire olslrict was with one
or two incidents excepted, a harmonious
one, the only sign of any OF the old
time excitement being when firemen tried
10 gain control of the meeting. In this
they were unsuccessiul, and the business
was transacted without trouble. The
election of officers resulted in the choice
of A. w. Colyin. moderator; " lillian V.
Slocun. clerk George f.. sheldon, treas
urer; Isaac H. Whitford, collector; /. III.
Whitforc, A. A. Campbell and A. w.
Colyin. assessors; A. W. Colvin, A. +.
Hill and Phillip Duffy, ire wardens;
Frank :. Chase. A. A. Campbell and L.
p. Bradford, board OF engineers; L. s.
Chase, A. w. Colvin and W. V. Slocum,
hydrant committee; A. W. Colvin, A. II.
Hill and /. IL. Whitford, electric light
committee. The salary OF the treasurer
was raised from SIS to s25. The beard
of engineers reported that the department.
had attended seven alarms OF fire during
the past year and that the appir ratus was
all in good condition. The treasurer's
report showed that the receipts for the
year had been S76S5. 66, and the expendi-
lures e7620 20, leaving a balance on hand
of s65. 80. A tax of 40 cents on each 500
was voted, and a committee consisting of
A. w. Colvin, John Pearce and ID. NJ.
" hitford was appointed 10 name thest ests
in the district ard place suitable signs at
proper points at cost not to exceed
$780, Frank s. Chase was reelected
electrician at a salary of Sl00.
The Guild OF 1T. Andrews Church met
with Mrs. James Gee, al Arkwright last
evening.
Mrs. George Mertz of Providence is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. II.
Nicholas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
WORKING AT THE RUINS.
Friends of Victims Surround Scene of
Cincinnati'S Wreck.

CIScISNArI, O., May 6.-Curious crowds
still surround the wrecked buildings on Wal
nut street. where gasolene caused such fear
full destruction. The wall of the building on
the north of the ruins which had become
unsafe. was torn downEthroueh the night and
the one on the south was properly braced.
and this morning the work Of removing the
wreckage and OF removing the dead still be-
meath its weight has been resumed. Clouds
Of dust arising from the torn down wall
nearly suffocated the workmen, but they con-
tinued their work steadily while crowds Of
curious people. along with aRonizing friends
of those known to be- within the death trap.
stand waiting for developments. AT o'clock
none of the bodies had b en- reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
BAY STATE EPlSCOPALIANS.
The l1lth Convention Of the Diocese
Opened in Trinity Chapel.

2osToN, May 6.-The 11lth annual con-
venlion of the diocese OF Massachusetts,
of the Protestant Episcopal Church was
opened in the chapel OF Trinity Church
by Bishop William Lawrence at o'clock
this morning. A large rumber OF dele
gates were present. Prayer and roll call
were the opening proceedings. followed
by the appointment OF several commit
tees, after which the convention ad-
journed TO the church 10 listen to the
annual sermon by Rev. James X. Van
Buren of Lynn. The preachers text was
81 here is a river, the streams whereof
shall make glad the city OF God, }" Psalms
xLvI:4.
The administration OF the Holy Com
munion followed the sermon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

plant TO every citizen he met. Chief OF
Police Holbrook was ignorant OF the affair
at noon today, and none OF the officers
would admit any knowledge OF the case.
III Is intimated that there may be one
officer less on duty tonight, owing TO the
affair. IL Is somewhat mystery, and
sensational Developments are looked for.
No one has yet been found who recogn-
lied the man who claimed he was
clubbed.
EFFECTs OF Yesterdays LIoHTNING.
The cross on the Episcopal Church at
Manton was struck by lightning yester-
day aftei noon and portion OF II broken
OFF. Odd Fellows building in that
village was damaged also small amount.
Il. 4. Sheldon's Ice house on Plainheld
road was struck. but slight damage wac
sustained. Numerous telephone wires
burned out and electric cars In a num-
Der of instances were crippled. AT the
Concord school the electric light appar-
atus was burned out.
GENERAL MENTION.
The school committee have procured an
estimate on the cost of retaining walls
about the yard OF the Concord street
school building, Including granite steps.
The estimate calls for an expenditure of
S1275.
Regular monthly meeting OF the Johns
ton Town Council occurs Friday at l;30
o'clock.
The numerous and beautiful floral offer
ings contributed TO Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
III. Kirby on the occasion OF the funeral of
their little son yesterday, were photo
graphed by Mills 81 Son this morning.
The Home Benevolent Association con-
Quoted an enjoyable social and coffee sup
per in Irons hall last evening.
MIR. Kelley, who conducts the Bethesda
mission at WansKuck speaks at the Help
ing Hand Mission on Hartford avenue
this evening.
Manufacturers Lodge of Odd Fellows
conferred the initiatory degree last even
ing with new floor work. number Of
visitors were present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution, No. 2.7lA Issue
from the District Court OF the sixth Judicial
District, holden In Providence. a. and for tbs
county % Providence. on the 2eth das ~
April. A. ID, 1855, and rsturnable to said
court. July 2. 1899. Wherein. Georvt
Quick OF saiu Providence. in sni1 corD,ya
State of kbcde Island. il the plainiin rtN
Joseph silva cf said Providence j. the 1eiete
ant. Will be sold a5 public auction op -
DAY, the 18th day OF May. a. ID. lsM
o'clock y. M. ut lOl Burnside street, ~
city OF Providence, in raid county snd sit
OF Rhode Island, the following descf bed 80
sonsl property, viz. One LOT OF bc'te-s
chairs. copper tank, ore clock ard one io' o.
tile, and all fixtures IN said shop and all
other articles ard things contained IN tb~
barber shop at No. i0l Burnside street, In
sald city OF Providence.
The above property was attached on fhe
original writ In the suit in which ,he r'fs
described execution was Obtained. LEVIED ~
this af day Of Nsy. 1859. NJ 10 O'Clock an
minutes p m: ,;,s;a and vi be solo 70 sat. "S
'1''"'''" u xNDRI BLANCHARD. A.
Nd l0t Deputy shsrte
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
OLNEYVlLLE.
District Convention Of WOmen's
temperance Union.
An Unknown Man Who Claims 10 Have
Been Clubbed by Policeman.
The NEws BUREAU, OLNEyvILLr.
No Hartforl Avauua

No Hartford Avenue.
The first district convention of Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union open
ed at the Plainfieid Street Free Baptist
Church at l0:3O this morning. Miss De-
borah King Knox OF Pawtucket, presi-
dent of the union, presided. After devo-
tionaI exercises the convention was called
to order with about 40 delegates present,
representing Providence, Pawtucket, Ad-
am Anthony, Graniteville. Mt. Pleasant
and Johnston unions. A committee on
credentials, consisting OF Mrs. Brooks OF
Adam Anthony Union, Mrs. Sherman OF
Mt. Pleasant Union, and Mrs. Harring-
ton of Graniteyille Union were appointed
by the chair A committee comprising
the presidents Of the unions in the dis-
trict was appointed to consider the advis-
tional convention, which meets at st.
Louis the coming summer.
Mrs. >. A. Spencer OF the Johnston
Union delivered an address of welcome
to the delegates and friends assem- bled,
expressing herself as pleased that so many
had availed themselves OF the opportunity
to be present, IL not TO take part In the
session, TO encourage the delegates in the
work they were sent to the convention to
perform. Reports from the secretaries OF
the various unions showed an interested
activity among the local branches. An
adjournment for luncheon was taken at
noon until O'Clock, when the afternoon
session began.
JOHNSTON POLICE CIRCLES.
A man with his face covered with blood
who claimed to have been clu bbed by a
policeman was on Plaintield street at an
early hour this morning making COM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
RIVER POINT.

A large sewer is being built in the rear
OF the Clyde Hotel for the purpose of car
rying off the surface water which has gull
lied out Riverside avenue at every storm.
Isaac Walker, an old resident OF this
place, died at his home on Allen street
yesterday morning after short illness
of pneumonia. Mr.. Walker was formerly
a contractor and has for many years been
identified with the erection of the mills
and large buildings in the Pawtuxgt
Valley.
Ernest McGee OF Central Falls is the
guest of friends befe.
Mrs. Owen tinnegan, former resident
here. died at st. Joseph's Hospital in
Providence, yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
RIVERSIDE.

Mr.. GeorGe Blackwell started on a trip to
Baltimore Nd, and Washington. ID. c., last
evening.
A number OF petitions 20 the Council for
the granting OF licenses TO the two slioons on
the main street were cireulatedlin the village
yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas =. Kennedy, who sprained his
wrist quite badly. is very much improved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
For the Sunday Evening Club.

Last evening a charming entertainment
was given in Y. M. e. A. Hall for the
benefit of the Sunday Evening Club of
the Friendship street Baptist Church.
There was a good attendance. The arr
fists comprised $. Homer Eaton, imper-
Young, tenor; Bowen II. Church, corr
netist: Newell Wilbur. accompanist. An
enjoyable number not OH the program
was cornet duet by Mr. Church ana b.
A McSheehy. who rendered Levy's latest
duet, "Gladys."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

The schooner viking. which arrived at
San Francisco today brought news Of the
probs BILE loss OF the schooner Norma. The
Norma sailed from the Golden Gate on
February with 10 persons aboard for
the south Seas. and should have arrived
at its destination sixweeks ago,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

which every man and interested Hundreds OF lust
such letters have lately been sent to publishers by grateful
people, hopeless lives have suddenly frightened by
the wonderful discovery of Prof Dix Crosby, of Dartmouth
College No wonder that like Eugene Low pronounce
Puritana As great discovery as electricity
Mt. Vernon Place, charlestown,
To the pub1ic:
We know the misery that is caused by
stomach troubles, for both my wife and I
have been SO afflicted with suffering of
the worst sort that there seemed no longer
any hope Of health even comfort. In
fact, my wife's life was despaired of, and
was about to give up active empl loyment.
Mrs. Gale for number Of years
victim of dyspepsia, which grew more and
more severe until she completely PROS
trated. She sent into the country by
her doctor, but when she returned she could
not stand up without support. For long
time she unable to eat solid food, and
even on a diet of prepared milk she
able TO gain strength or escape suffering.
When we first tried Puri tana were
WI thout other hope and far my wife
was concerned, 1 did not believe that she
would ever recover. After a few weeks
there was marked change and from that
time her Improvement grew rapid
from day to day. The stomach trouble dis
appeared and her whole system was
brought into healthy condition.
Mrs. Gale belongs to the Daughters Of
Rebekah and other Charlestown societies.,
and when she could attend the meetings,
and also eat her share of the dainties,
it was great surprise to the ladies who
had known of her infirmity. For the first
time in years she found that she could eat
piece Of New England pie, and now her
stomach digests any food.
My suffering has been great that
I could not engage in any exhausting
patton. The effect Of Purit itana in my case
has been only less wonderful than in the
ease Of my wife. I have received greater
benefits from 1t than from all other medi-
cines and the doctors put together, and
recommend it in the highest terms to my
friends.
We bless the day when heard Of
ritana, for it has given life.
sNz.,,.~4 G1-M&, BIZ NM.
Mr. Gale has been for connected with the Boston
Maine railroad and his word good any mans bond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Bandmaster Reeves states that he has
managed every concert ever given by
Sousa in this city. Sousa's band is down
Tor two fine concerts in Infantry Hall,
May 13.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

The newly-appointed patrolman, Gil
bert III. Norton, has been assigned to
night duty at the Wickenden street sta
tiup.