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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
A LITTLE HERO.
Son Of James Gilbert, The Comedian, Saves
PLAYMATE From Drowning.

AaJ AhoAh DAbW
James Gilbert, the Boston comedian,
who 10 stage manager for The Man
DARN Zune at Crescent Park, is the
father OF a boy hero, for b is son Victor,
plucky little chap, IL years OF age, has
jost distinguished himself by saving the
life of q playmate at Winthrop, Mass.
Mrs. Gilbert, who is a sister of the late
Lillian Durell, and is herself well-known
in light opera under her stage name OF
Florence Bate, Is spending the summer at
Winthrop Highlands, and 1t was near there
that Victor distinguished himself Four
or i've of the noys went over 20 a creek
near the town to have swim, but the
water was deeper than they had sus-
pected, and 1t was not long before one,
Robert 1urnbull, got over his depth. In
his struggle he made quite commotion
in the water, but Victor thought that he
was trying to swim, and he shouted out
to him, "Keep 1t upl Keep it upv"
1t was only an instant before he real
lied that his playfellow's struggles were
NOR serious than mere padding in the
water. In an instant Robert sank be-
meath surface, and came up with faint
cry for help The instant that he saw
what the matter was, Victor pluck lily
plunged in to his friends assistance, but
he was 30 far away that the sinking boy
had gone down twice before Victor
caught him by the arm and pulled him
to the shore. After the rescue Victor
was asked about it, and he said, Well.
got awfully nervous when l WAS going
out to him. / thought wasn't strong
enough, but somehow when ] got hold
of him 1 had all the strength ! wan ted,
and it wasn't much work. That's all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Miniature White Poles.

Policemen in Paris now carry clubs,
beautifully decorated. They are pure
white, with yellow handles. Aroud tho
middle is painted double blue ribbon,
with the city arms at the point where
the ends OF the ribbon cross. The white
color will be moro easily noticed than
any other by coachmep, the sticks being
held like conductors batons by the
policemen in the middle OF the street, 10
direct travel to the right or left or to
stop Ii when needful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
IT WAS DESTROYED.
Boarding Hall of the East Green
witch Academy Burned.
An Early Morning Fire Causes Loss OF
More Than $4,000.

The fve-story boarding hall at East
Greenwich Academy, where the pupils
live during term time was burned TO the
ground early this morning. The loss is
estimated at 1900, on which there Is
$3.50 insurance.
The structure was half a century old,
and after the architectural style which
prevailed fer big country houses in the
fortles Its ground area was S0x35 feet.
The fire started in the back of the
house, probably in the matrons room on
the second floor. This was at 1915, and
the flames had then made such progress
that saving the building was out OF the
question with the limited facilities of the
village for lighting fire. However, the
alarm was given by ringing the church
bell and the hose cart was dragged out
by the volunteers, who did good work
in extinguishing roof fires across the
street from the boarding hall. At one
time there was dread of general village
contiagrstion and a telephone call for as
sistance was sent in to this city. Before
any OF the Providence apparatus got
under way second message came saying
that assistance would not be necessary
as the fire was under control.
DIR. 4. ID. Blakeslee, principal of the
academy, returned from Yarmouth last
night. He was at his home opposite the
burned building during the night. lie
did not know this morning just what
would be done but said that ample ac-
commodations would be found for the
pupils when the fall term opens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Rescued From Drowning.

Yesteday about 10 O'Clock Miss Weis-
mann, 16 years of age, while in bathing
near the Riverside landing. hs1 narrow
escape from drowning. Miss Weismann,
who by the way is an excellent swimmer,
got out beyond ber depth and was seized
with cramps. Mr.. Herbert Woodward,
who drives an order wagon for Pennimsn
& Crumb, saw the young woman strug-
Cling In the water and ran down TO the
dock. He removed his coat ss he ran,
and without stopping to take of his
SHOES sprang to her assistance just as she
was about TO sink. lie succeeded ia
bringing her safely to land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

The following passengers arrived yes
terday on steamer Dorchester from Balti.
more, Norfolk and Washington: Fay
master Smith, U. =. Navy, Mr.. and Mrs.
George ". baker, Miss Edwards, Captain
and Mrs. o. Edwards, Mr.. H. 5. Risd-
bsueh, Mr.. {. ". ssnners, Miss SONS,
Miss r.. Sons. MIR T.. ". Thompson,
Mrs. n. W. Thompson, Mr.. T.. a.. cutter,
Mr. j. J. strange. Mr.. G. L. Eddy, Mr..
II. B. McManus, Mr.. J. J. Keyon, Mis-,
NJ. sawyer, Mr.. G. W. spith, Me-. and
Mrs. W. Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs. W. IA. Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Bird, Miss Bird.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Rhode Island Pensions.

wAsHroNToN, Aug. 1.-The following
are the changes resulting from the issue
Of July 2S:
Rhode Island-Increase-- Ham,
Providence; original widow, reissue,
Mary A. Mykins, Providence.
New ampshire-original widow, Lucy
A. Brewster, STAFFORD.
Massa chusetts- Original widows, etc.,
Elizarbetn Cahill, East Boston; Eunice
NJ. Gaylord, southampton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
THIS WEEKS EXCURSIONS.
Parties That Will Go Down the Narra'
ganseit Today and Later.

Today Ives Post, @. A. r.. went to
Rocky Point, and the steamer Mount
Hope made an excursion TO Martnas
Vineyard. Tomorrow the A. M. Il. Zion
Church of Newport and the New England
Gallandet Association will spend the day
at Rocky Point.
On Thursday the beer wagon drivers
OF Fall River are TO come to Rocky Point.
And the steamer Mount Hore will make
an excursion to Marthas Vineyard. The
union Foresters excursion will be held at
Crescent Park.
On saturday the Foresters Of America
will go to Rocky Point. On Sunday
there will be game of baseball at Rocky
Point by the Providence and Syracuse
teams.
The management OF the steam boat
company have decided to issue tickets for
the excursion TO Marthas Vineyard
Tuesday and Thursday that will be good
to return on Is, 10 25 and ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Bishop O'Sullivan Dead.

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. l1.-Bishop Jere-
miah o'sullvan died last night after a
lingering illness. lie was born in Cork
county, Ireland, in 1912. ana came 10
America 20 years later, completing his
education in Maryland. He was ordained
priest by Archbishop spsnlding at Bslti.
more ia 1868.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Lack of Evidence.

Exeter. N. H., Aug. 1L.-James w.
Downing and Patrick Reardon, charged
with setting fire to tho barn Of B. r.
Jewell Of South Hampton, were ayraigned
in court here yesterday, on con-
tinued hearing. but were discharged
upon the motion of County Solicitor
Hoyt, who said that the state had failed
TO make out a case against the respond
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
SEWALL In GOTHAM.
ybInAs Real Campaign Fighting VIII
BE In the West

ThinAs Real Campaign Fighting VIII
BE In the West
New York, Aug. 11.--Candidate Arthur
Sewall arrived in this city last night.
I'm order to be ready to appear here on
Wednesday flight at Madison square
garden, to receive the official notification
OF the fact OF his nomination. lie had
left Bath Me, his home, on Sunday
evening for Boston, but he left Boston
several hours earlier than anticipated,
with the result that when he reached the
Grand Central station, this city, by 8
O'Clock train, there was nobody to re-
ceive him.
In an interview at the Fifth Avenue
fotel, Mr.. Sewall said: "As you know,
1 have come on to be notified of the fact
of my nomination. How long my stay In
New York VIII be depends in great meas.
nre, upon Mr.. Bryan, as il is understood
that he and Mrs. Bryan are to go with
me to my home In Bath, Me, some time
after the notification. OF course, / will
take them with me Immediately there
after, If they are ready to co.
Mr.. Sewall had no immediate plans 10
talk Of He stated that he expected
visits from Senator James X. Jones,
Sh"il man VI the natlOnal DcmOCratlc
committee. and Senator Arthur I. Cor
man OF Maryland. He stated that the
national COMMITTEES, as well az several
members of the executive committee,
were to meet today, and that he expected
10 be present at their conferences
In talking OF his native state, Mr..
scwall admitted that the state was such
Republican stronghold that II would
be little short Of miracle II he carried
ii. He stated that the fight there. ~
well as elsewhere, would be on the free
silver basis. but that the real fight would
be In the west
What Go YOU think OF the possibility
OF third ticket being placed in the field.
and the result OF such a movement in
case II Is done?" he was asked.
Well. / am not enough of an expert
In politics TO tell what tho result OF such
movement would be, but will say that
l do not regard the movement "a one
possessing any great strength. How
ever. IL will be time enough 10 talk ot
that when the meeting in indianapolis
takes place Then we can see what is
IA 1t and who really Is identified with it,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
-
A PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS.
Preliminary Meeting Held in the City o.
Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 1.-The various
ministers accredited from the American
nations TO this government met In the
hall of the National pG.ace TO discuss
plans for the ipaugurations OF the new
called under the auspices of Mexico.
This session was private aud was pre-
sided over by foreign relations minister
Marizcal OF Mexico
Charles Mccarthy, charged with de-
frauding tho United States postoifice de-
partment viii leave for New York tomor-
row via Vera Cruz In charge OF Inspector
Jacobs, having been extradlted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
An English Clergyman Overcome.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The very Rev.
Prior Vaughn, OF London IL lying at the
point OF death al the Auditorium annex.
He was overcome by the heat and is
now In critical condition. He is a
brother OF Cardinal Vaughn OF England
and is making trip around the world
for his health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Must Build New Dam.

Concord. n. H., Aug. 1.-THE Concord
Land and Water Power company has
been forced TO rebuild its dam at Sewall' $
falls on account Of damages sustained
during the freshet of last spring. The
construction OF this dam some years ago
was regarded as an engineering feat OF
importance, and its repairs win also be
q work of considerable magnitude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
ALLEGED Kidnnpper Captured

San Francisco, Aug. 11.-O. II. Win
trhop. who is charged with abductins
James Campbell. the Honolulu million
a!re. and coniining him i'm n house here
for several days in an attemptt 60 eXtort
10000 from him, was captured BY the
police In Oakland yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
ALONG SHORE

We are right in it on Summer Cottsgs
Goods. Rattan Chairs and Rockers Il
and upwards. Newport Rattan Couches
IS and upwards. Our new Cottage Parlor
Suite is just what you want. Consists OF
Divan, Arm Rocker, 1 Iady's Rocker,
The price IS only SIG.
? down and SOC. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
STORMS In OHIO.
Two Men Killed by tn: Lightning at San
dusky, o.

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. II. Specials re-
port storms last night az follows:
At Union D., ciocdburst occurred
last night. Streets were tranlormed to
or, eks The Disciples Church was badly
damaged by lightning.
At Warren, severe wind storm and
oloudburst did much damage.
AT Sandusky lightning killed Jay
Leonard and John Thompson.
At Warsaw, ma, the wind unrooted
the race track stand at the park and did
much other damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Wages slasb.d All Round

Manchester, N. H.. Aug. IL. - The
Forsaith Machine company OF this city,
employing 800 men, yesterday put into
effect a heavy cut-down on the salaries
snd wages. The pay OF officers and all
men receiving upwards of 81 a day is re-
duced 20 per cent. and the others from
ITO 10 per cent, according TO pay received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

The board OF managers OF Brown Uni
versiiy mst yesterday and decided thft
Professor Benjamin 4. Clark, senior
member of the faculty, should act as
president at the college during the II
months absence OF President Andrews.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
TATE OF ONO. Cry OF TOLEDO. 8.

AsiNAN AOINiot
FRANK y. CHENrY makes oath that he Ia
the .erinr partner ~ 'he nrm OF y. >, CHEN
ny Co. doing business IN the Nisy ~
Toledo, County ma state nfortsHii. snd fhat
ssii Hrm will paw the sum OF ONE HUN
DRFD DOLLAks 10: each ani every case ot
CATARpu that csnnot ho cured fy the use uf
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn 20 before me ana 'ubscTihed in ny
~ e.ence, this eth day OF December n. ~,
!sd
-, Aw. GLEASON,
Noinry Public.
Halls Cst,rrb Cure II taken internally aud
acts directly on the blood sna mucous sur
face. of The sJ stem. send for tesitmonisls
y J. cbENEy q CO., Toledo. q
SIsold ~ Druggist- w
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
DRAPERIES.

Have you seen our new Drspery Depart.
mentf We want you TO inspect cur
beautiful line OF Brussels, Swiss, Irish
Point, nottingham, and Maslin Curtains.
Also our handsome Cheneille, Tapestry,
and VciourE Portieres. just 10 make IL
interesting, we sol. yoa . pair OF hsnd-
some Noting ehsm Laces, with pols and
trimmings for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
A FORTY-NINER'S SUICIDE.

Carr Shoots Himself While D:spondent
Through iii Heallh.
HAvERHILI, Mass. Aug. 1I.-Bepjs jsmin
W. Carr, 6S years OF age, a prominent
foriy-niner, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head while lyinp
in bed at his home here today. Despond.
ency owing to protracted i'll health is
supposed to be the cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
RAN INTO A YARD ENGINE.
One Engineer Killed and Another Proba.
bly, Fatally Injured.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 1.-THE Toledo
g. Ohio Central passenger train due to
arrive here at $3.50 last night from the
north collided with yard engine ct the
Sandusky street crossing. Enigneer
Charles Vance OF tue yard engine was
instantly killed. Engineer L. 4. Culli-
son OF the passenger engine is so badly
cut and bruised that fears ara enter
iained for his recovery. William Sinclair,
fireman of the passenger train, has sns-
tanned probably fatal injuries. Brake
man Pallet of the yard crew was also in
jurcd. The passengers on the incoming
train were badly shaken up but none of
them were hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
MARINE MATTERS.

Arrived-schooner John n. Chaffeee
with moulding sand for A. j. Miller;
schoon or Esnry Willis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

The Caspian sea is $50 feet below the
level OF the oceap. Parts Of Holland
ara from 10 to 30 feet pelow tue level Of
the . ca.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
PARLoR OUTFITS.

With every Fsrlor Suite we give 80 ydA
Tapestry Carpet, handsome Lace Cur
tains, Drapsry Poles and Trimmings.
Parlor Lamp, ! largo Rug, and piano
finished Table. One for s6s, one tor $50,
and one for $500.
Terms, 81 to 50 down, Si.25 te
ti.5o weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
CHAMBER OUTFITS,

Evory outfit consists of seven piess
Cham ber Set, Spring. / Mattress, 1 Der,
Grated Toilet Set, 2 Pillows, 2 Pillow
Cases, Sheets, 4 pair Blankets, and :
Spread. One for s2s.bs, ore for $500, and
one for s3s. on ....
Terms, % TO 81 down and coo.
or 76c. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

"M7 own opinion is that the police
are justified in employing any means
not dishonest to- get AT the facts in
cases Of this character.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-01-31
Shots From Shoccoe.

When the editor Of the TrMRs advo.
Gates the raising Of salaries Of State Of
ficiaIs a. he did under the caption Of
"Salaries' in the last issue of his paper,
1T rather strikes us that he is preaching
doctrine very different from the views
he expressed when the campaign was
on, and doctrine which will not be en-
dorsed by the readers of his paper and
the voters Of the county. He doubtless
rcmem bers that onr slogan then was
RErRENcHMEnT ALI. ALONG THE LINE.
and more economical administration
OF the government in oil its branches.
We poor devils who have all the bills to
foot had concluded that we were paying
entirely too mach for the luxury of BE-
ing governed, and it was our intention
to send men to jackson who, instead
Of Increasing, would diminish the bur.
den on our shoulders; and We believe
We did 30.
While the people are always willing
to reward their servants in . measure
commepsurate with the services rem
dsred and ''in proportion to their sta
tion and ability" we believe that, just
at this time, we are paying them all too
much money for what they do. and in
proof of the fact we point to the dis
graceful scramble for ofice on the eve
Of every election. The laboriug man is
never anxieus for job which does mot
AFFORD him decent living and many
Eyes an Of oar ''men OF undoubted abil-
ity and integrity would se just IS anx-
ious 70 remove to the Capitol and for
sake all private business with . IS per
cent reduction Of their present salaries
ss they are now, and 70 tsst The mat
Ter, let the ieeislature make the red, G
tion and Ne will then watch the result
1 ysars hence.
In these days. the man Of brains ana
Who has 5000 invested In 4
farm and iss equipments works ksrd
iron rosy aorn IN ds~y eve the yesr
= .|' .|. = =
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-01-31

! II which. - In clouds. one secs m0si
clearly what his fancy suggests. Per
hAps II was the infiusnce Of the donkey
ride and the weather, but It seemed u
NJ Dore's illustrstions Of Dantss lin.
ferao" might have bsen photographs
Of these formations.
~ the top sf the funicuIaire We wers
met BY new relay Of guides who took
on their big costs and wrapped them
about the drenched women in the par.
ty. Chairs carried by fosr men wers
to be had for those unable to walk to
the crater. A guide went ahead Of
each Of US and throwing strap over
his shoulder tola M to hold it tight and
lean back. Ones sympathy for the
guide prevents him leaning back very
far 1t Arst, but later sympathy is lost
in fatigue and ono resigns himself TO
being pulled bodily up the bill through
the deep ashes. The crater was point
ed ont 70 US and we were warned not
to 70 to close, but ws saw nothing but
: place little more foggy than the
dense mist covering the mountain, We
saw the running lava whish looked
temptingly warm, and the sulphur
which was bright yellow and smelled
like match factsry. Descending the
hill agAin to the funiculairs, the ladies
hung Imply on the arms of the guides
and regardless Of best shoes, and silk
nndsrskirts suffered themselves to be
dragged through tho fine. grey ashes.
too weary and wet to protest.
A. the lower station stop Of several
hours was made in aDticiration of !
clearing up Of the weather, hope that
proved 70. bs vain however. During
this time the registry album, : large
blank book in which tourists may find
= place to relieve their feelings, furn-
ished us diversion. We we're called
upon t. be proud Of our srudite coun-
trsmeA and women when No found
these Inscriptions after the big. black
u. =. a. 1T must be seen to be appre-
ciated. Grand beysnd sll description.
I imagined it i furnace famed BY =
hot asd raging goddess to ayenge her
wrath Ancther had Hritten: 1--WE
should have had ii for Chicago'' and
stili another of less practical nature
summed uP the description Of it il
three words; "Grand. gloony and Pc
cnliar-" A nan who had ! day .like
ours for the ascent had writtsd:
THE day is dark, and cold and drenry,
The rain and mists are never weary,
1t 10 too windy. chill and damp
For ought but TO snuffic, cuss and stamp"
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-01-31
Washington Letter.


v,,rrseros, .. 2. Jan s4th 1896
], ,,mainsd for Senator Wolcott Z
NJ first discordant mote hears
congress- in connection With Presi
M rI.yeland's Monroe doctrine mes
"a the appointment Of the Ven
,.r boundary Commission, which
s.e,.red to be a menace rather thar
...r.nsee Of peace. That Mr.. VOL
Z. !. brilliant orator Is conceded BY
\ III that he is too shallow ever u
..,u, ! statesman was well known
',ore be delivered that speech attack
4, secretary Olney, President Cleye-
"A md the Monroe doctrine. 0rato-
II. giit, while statesmanship can
,Nb, acquired by deep study nd
\, N experience, with more than the
,.raee allowance Of brains to start
III Hal Senator Wolc0tt confined
I rnarks to opposing the Monroe
esitue resolution this week reported
nm, senate BY the committee on For
n Resolutions be would have been
l rod company, ss many Of the
IHougest friends Of the Monroe doe
IL, consider that resolution ill-timed.
Epa badly worded, but when be tried
koj imp upon the adninistrAtion for
tn action 10 patri0tically npholding
Ibs Monroe doctrine, and upon the doc
|ips itself, he found himseK alone.
4 Although there are lots Of strong sil
Esr men among the democratic mem
hsn of tie House and Senate, with the,
Exsption cf Representative He'll, or
Clo. Who il move of ! popnlist than 4
dtnocrat not one Of them took part
ia she silver conference held in Wash
|hston this week, for the purpose Of
mixing arrangements for holding .
Issiossl silver convention to nominate
sprsidsntia. tichet. All Of the silver
tnocrsss we're invited 10 participate
atAis conference, but rcRsrdiug Il IS
strely tail tafhs populiss kite they
|aliued doing 50. ii fact nearly all
y members Of Congress. even the pop
'l'ts, seem TO hsve turned the cold
bender to the silver conferences which
" composed Of nearly the same men
'aost the last silver confere1ce nom
lat#d Sibley, of p. for President.
cSlJ. 2. Clarke, Of Ala, president
lthe Mobile and Ohio Railroad. IL o.
Fes'nr some very robust political
''a'ons around Washington just now.
q instance, he says; "The only |
lance the democ -acy has to win Is to
. iorth aplank in the National plat
m declaring for silver 10 unmistaka-