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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
ClarkSOn Names Allison to
Win at St. Louis.
No One Will Be Nominated on
First or Tenth Ballot.
Carter Says There's More Than a
Rumbling for Don Cameron.

ST. LOUIS. NO., March 8l.--J. 8. CIarkson Of
Iowa. who Is here. made the Following state
ment In an interview: "The situation In a
nutshell is this: Nobody will enter tho con-
vention with votes enough by about 100 or $50
TO nominate him the hrst. second third,
fourth. fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth. ninth or
tcnth ballot. The nominee. therefore, will
be a second choice man.
mckinley leads today in the matter Of In
struct4ons, and will hold this lead. Allison Is
the strongest second choice, and will gain In
strength right along. ], therefore, predict
Allison's nomination.
81 have just returned from q trip through
the West In all the regions west OF Nebraska
the sentiment is yet Uniformed to men.
The people of the Pacific Coast and Mountain
States are discussing .great issue-that Of
morey, and not men. They will send to st.
Louis in June 10 or 100 delegates. instructed
solidly for silver. without references to the
views OF any nan this great question.
That vote so massed will haveto be rsck-
oned with. and that seriously, nobody with
pretenslons TO political foresight or ncumen
"It may Re that Idaho, Montana. Nevada
and Utah win send delegations to the conven-
silver advocate, surh as Teller or Cameron
in fact, have been assured that that Is what
these States will do"
his attention was called TO the latest s,imate
OF McKinley's strength made at Waship gton
by General Grosvenor He etudied the figures
closely for a long while, and then said: " This
only shows that they are still claiming. They
can claim all they want What we want and
what we are going TO have are votes"
Senator Thomas Carter, chairman Of the
Republican national committee, was asked !:
"Is it true that you have discerned the pre-
monitory rumblibg OF n boom for DON Cam
eron in the Northwest2"
"It's more than a premopitory rumble. It
Il roaring. believe he will get the votes, not
only OF Montana and other Northwestern
States but that the votes Of the West gener-
ally will come to him naturally"
"Do you apprehend some trouble over tho
silver question in the st. Louis convention -
sNow, that ia an entirely different matter.
and one about which will say nothing"
Colonel william II. Hahn OF Ohio professed
TO be unable 20 nee how the opposition is to
head of Mckinley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
FRENCH NAVAL ACTIVITY.
War Vessels Taking Stores and Ammuni-
tion al TOulon.

ToULoS, March 3l.-There are signs at the
dock yards and arssnals OF preparations for
grave events. Special and additional orders
hsre been received to prepare number Of
warships for active service; stores and am
munition are being overhaulcd and sent on
board the vessels 10 be prepared for commits
sion, and all naval officers on furlough have
been telograpbed TO reioin their ships inn
mcdiately. These measures. however, are
believed To be more OF precautionary, rather
THAI as indicating the probability of an out
break OF bostinties. The French Mediter-
ranaan squadron. however. is 10 be strength
ened, and the second-c cruiser Cecills
5iG8 tons. has sailed on special mission to
the African coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

in the Sixth District Court this MORN
ing Anatole De Mezillac pleaded guilty
to ST ealing violin from Pierre Fourier
De Hincourt, and was bound over to the
common pleas division of the Supreme
Court in the sum OF $500. The instru-
ment is said to be 200 years old and is
valued at 200. Two months ago De Hin
court lent the violin to friend, who in
turn gave 1t to DE Meyliac to return 10
DE Hincourt, but instead OF doing 80 he
pawned 1t. He was arrested at Worcester
yesterday.
Howard De Wolff pleaded guilty to the
charge OF selling liquor without a license
and was fined S20 and costs. He was sem
fenced TO serve term OF 10 days in jail.
De " Off took an appeal.
The case of William McQuillan was con-
tipued for one week, owing TO the abb
sence OF Daniel Ahearn, and a writ of at
tachment was issued for the body of
Ahearn.
Bridget Conley was fined 81 and costs for
stealing milk from Wayland h. Smyth.
About four months ago James Devlin
assaulted Charles Moy, n Chinaman, and
since then he has been out of town. He
came back Yesterday and was placed un-
der arrest. In court this morning he
pleaded guilty to the charge and was
sentenced TO serve q term Of 80 days I'm
the county jail. and should the case go to
the higher court IL Is quite probable that
Devlin will not be convicted, for since
the assault Moy has left the city.
Michael Laffey was examined on the
charge OF keeping liquor nuisance and
was bound over TO the common pleas
division OF the Supreme Court
Patrick Rodden admitted sufficient evil
dence to convict i'm five cases Of selling
liquor, and was fined s20 and costs on
each case, fro m which he took an appeal.
He was bound over to the common pleas
divisiOu of the Supreme (ourt I'm fhe
sum Of $1,000 for maintaining a liquor
nuisance.
The liquor case OF Harry Msnshel was
continued for one week owing to the ab-
sence due 10 sickness Of one Of the wit
nesses.
John Boyes was fined go and costs for
driving horse unft for labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
THEIR HOME COMING.
Hearty Welcome to Duke and Duch-
css Of Marlborough.
Blenhcim In Blaze Of Flowers and Buut~
ing In Honor Of Occasion.

WOODSTOCK, Eng, March sl.-This
pretty little town was In state OF holi-
day parade today, gay with flowers. ever /.
green's and bunting, and determined to
do everything possible to give hearty
welcome to the young Duke OF Mari-
borough and his charming bride, former
ly Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt OF New
York. Here and there over the rsain
thoroughfares were handsomely deco
rated arches, upon which American and
British flags were conspicuously and plen-
tifully displayed around armorial shields
or grouped In other attractive manners.
In the foliage haSs and howsrs DOVE. w were the
although on the grounds of Slenheim
there was only one large arch In the GEN.
ter of the driveway, leading to the main
entrance of the palace. Thiy work Of de.
coration was inscribed "Welcome."
Great preparations have been msds
among the villagers and tenantsy gener.
ally for the home coming OF the young
duke and duchess and all are in holida-
attire to greet the bride and bridegroom.
AS the palace Is undergoing repairs the
uuSe and duchess will not occupy the
state apartments for some time to come,
but will content. themselves with suite
OF very handsome rooms which have been
small dining room adjoining the drawing
room and grand Library. These rooms
have been elaborately ornamented with
flowers.
The duke and duchess will arrive at
the palace alone as the duke L. written
to the steward saying that he desires the
duchess to feel that the palace Is hers
and, therefore, he does rot want any
guests to be present at the time OF her ar
rival. The Secretary OF the Duke OF Marl-
borough, who accompanied the latter to
America, has charge of the arrangement.
Talking about the kind OF reception tho
duchess was likely to receive he said:
"The duchess will win all hearts. We
shall try to make her feel as much at
home as possible. Some of the old SER
wants do not like the idea Of an American
duchess; but i tell them that none Is
more worthy of the position than the
present Duchess of Marlborough"
The rooms prepared for the couple con-
tain the brides favorite books, ETC., her
favorite flowers are everywhere to be
seen, and her bicycle, sent here from
America, stands bright and ready for use
| in q corner of the hallway. Handsome
| new rugs and mats are to be seen In the
living rooms, the furniture of which
| has been newly upholstered.
After the customary speeches OF well
come the duke and duchess will retire to
their apartments and dine tete-a-tete.
| There will be fireworks In the park dur-
| ing the evening. but there will not be q
ball for the tenants, as previously am
nounced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
NORTH END NEWS.
Rev. j. H. Cushman Discourse al
BallOu Chapel, Last Evening.
Charles c. Baffrey's Friends Pleasantly
Celebrate His Birthday.
THE NEWS BUREAU.
north END. 42S BRANCH AVENUE
Talephona oDl-A


Last evening Rev. ii. l. Cushman de-
livered the first of a series OF five ad-
dresses to be given by different ciergymen
the present week at the Ballou Universal
ist Church on Smith street. The topic
upon which Rev. Mr.. Cushman spoke
was sour Need OF a Church" and it was
carefully prepared and thoughtful DIS
course. A large audience was present
and the speaker was listened TO with
marked attention. The speakers during
the remainder of the week will be: Rev.
Charles j. White of the First Universalist
church of Wocnsocket this evening; We'd
nesday and Friday Rev. James II. Till
iDghast of the chapel; thursday, Rev.
T.. l. Houghton OF Pawtucket.
The residence OF Nj. Kern, S75 Branch
avenue, was brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns last evening in honor of
Charles {. Baffrey, chief of theHope Club,
who celebrated his 25th birthday yester-
day. Mr.. Baffrey Is very popular in
French and German society circles, and
friends to the number of 90, all from the
province OF Alsace, in Germany, were in
Caterer Augustus M. Kern. The supper
room was Beautifully decorated with flow
ers and the tri-color of France and the
Stars and Stripes adorned the walls.
After supper speeches and sipging fol-
lowed. Mr. Henry GARNER sang a num-
ber of patriotic songs, and was ably as
sisted by the weli-known tenor, Isaoore
Helter. AT o'clock this morning the
party sang the Msrsellaise at the conclu-
sion of which Miss Eugenia Kern pre-
sented to Mr.. Baffrey handsome
bouquet Of flowers. Prominent among
those present were Charles &. Baffrey,
Henry GARNER, George G.. Blackwell,
Joseph Metzel, III. Meyers, Felix Dott,
Louis Shelther, j. Schwitt, Andrew Geng,
Joseph Studor, Isadore Helter and Mrs.
nj. Kern.
Officer Payne of the Second Police Sta.
tion was taken seriously i'll while on his
beat early this morning and when taken
to his. home it was found he had marked
symptoms OF pneumonia.
Extensive repairs are being made to the
tracks and trolley wires of the street rail-
road on Charles street.
Columbus Lodge, A. .. u. W., will hold
an important meeting Thursday evening.
Some persons who are in a position 10
know say that Hobert l.. Gates will get
a larger vote in the Third Ward than will
the other candidates on the Republican
ticket, as he has number of friends who
generally vote the Democratic ticket who
will mark vote for him tomorrow.
Though there was no degree work at
the meeting of Smithonian Lodge, K.
of T., last evening, the members spent a
profitable couple of hours at the Castle
Hall on Douglass avenue.
The services at the synagogue on Orms
street are being we'll attended the present
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
A Family Row.

John Mclaughlin and his wife Maria
became involved In drunken row at 50
South Main street last evening, which re-
suited I'm both being arrested and fined
for drunkenness. Their two children,
Kate. H.-eHd Mabel, Hse,- have been
given into the charge OF Overseer Of the
Poor Cummings. During the quarrel
Mrs. Mclaughlin threw n lighted lamp
Of her husband, which fell to the floor,
exploded and set fire to the wood work.
Engine No. 2 extinguished the blaze.
Sally Gibson, one OF the inmates of the
house, was overcome with the smoke and
taken to the Rhode Island Hospital,
where II was found that her arms and
neck were quite badly burned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
AMUSEnENTS.
Providence opera House.

ga Midsummer Nights Dream" has
been an unfrequent visitor to this city.
Consequently its performance in the
Providence Opera House last evening had
considerable interest for students OF Shake
speare, and theater goers who associated
with Manager Augustin Daly's name all
that is best In stage production. The fact
that the celebrated New York amusement
purveyor was to present this fanciful,
dainty and difficult comedy was sufficient
TO attract a fair sized audience on the
first night of Holy Week. OF course the
production was not up to the standard
of the big New York production, but II
was of sufficient merit to command gen.
eral attention. The fairy scenes were
especially well presented and the effect
was pleasing. The players burlesqued the
play of Pyramus and Thisbe. and while
II was departure from the Shakespearean
ide 1t was made particularly ludicrous
and mirth provoking. 1t served the in
tended purpose Of making the audience
laugh. The cast was of ordinary merit,
no player attracting attention for especial
capacity. 1t was we'll balanced, however,
and the performance was smooth and
agrees BILE as a whole.
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" will
be seen all the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31

selections on the cornet and army bugle,
followed ey Manning ann, and .s,,s CrawfSrd:
laughable comedy: Miss MAE Lowrey, a
winsome little lady, In budget OF bran
new songs. This portion OF the program
Is brought to a close by Barton and
Eckhof, a musical team that introduced
much that is new, pleasing and extremely
amusing. ~
farce comedy. tragedy and q little bur-
lesque, entitled "Seaside Frolics." Will
lam Ma ,ning and Jack Crawford are the
fun makers in this. and the young ladies
of the company take lively part, and,
with Miss George Lamoreaux, execute
several pretty marches, and they are APP
preciated. The same program will be
ing the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31

expected would be Captain Stevens. The
defence was that Mr.. Lingane had acted
as any peaceful law-abiding citizen would
have done and that the shooting was In
self-defense.
General Wilson closed his opening argu-
ment to the jury shortly after 2:3O
o'clock, and he called as his first witness
Captain Stevens of the Central station.
Captain Stevens was called, but his ex-
animation was postponed for a short time
to enable the recalling of Osceola Cook.
The latter denied ever having had any
conv .rsation with Captain Stevens corr
cerning Lingane before the assault.
On again taking the stand Captain
Stevens testified that he was not sure, but
thought 1t was Monday of the week OF
the shooting Cook had told him he would
horsewhip Lingane on the public street.
AN UNFAITHFUL LOVER.
A story of q postponed wedding, OF
broken promises, and Of chagrin was the
one which fair Annie samodsky told In
her breach OF promise suit against Abra-
ham soloisti, who is chanter at the
synagogue on Orms street.
For some little time previous to the fall
OF 1896 the plaintiff had been receiving
the attentions of Abraham and the we'd
ding wss fixed for the 18th of last Decem-
London. Unfortunately II did not take
place as the defendant came here and the
only remembrance he sent the devoted
one was a postal card. The result was
the present sction.
j. j.. Hahn was counsel for Annie AND
John +. Doran is counsel for the defend
ant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
NEXT TO THE LAST.
Providence Water is Not What II Ought
IN Re-

10 Be.
Now that the need OF altering Fawtuxet
water is agitating the public mind the
standing which Providence enjoys as to
health, measured by water born diseases,
is interesting. From lecture by John
w. Hill, Cincinnati civil engineer, de-
livered before the University of Illinois,
statistics regarding the health OF CA large
cities of the world are taken. They are
divided into seven classes, according to
the degree of healthfulness, the results
being obtained only according TO the
number of diseases caused by impure
water. There are eight cities in the first
class, representing the highest degree of
health, but none of them is American; !;
there are eight in the second class,
Brooklyn, N. Y, being the only AmerI-
can city; 10 In the third class, including
three American cities, and IL in the fourth
class, containing seven American cities,
and Providence is the tenth, or next to
the last. There are but three more classes
in the world and OF the cities contained
in them two are in Egypt, where filth
abounos. The reason why Brooklyn water
Is so pure is because IL flows through O
natural filter, being taken from the sands
on the south side of Long Island. City
Engineer Shedd says there Is no reason
why Providence should not rank at the
top and for that reason something sbou Id
be done to filter our drinking water at
0nca-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
CRANSTON.

The registration this year has been the
largest i'm the history OF the town. Men
who have seldom cast their ballots have
in this campaign been drawn cut by one
side or the other.
The polls will be open from a. m. 10
9p. m. Men who work i'm the city or
forced to vote before going to work.
Sample ballots-Republican and Demo-
cratic--have been issued and explicit in
structions given the voters that they have
the right TO put down one cross for every
Office to be filed.
Mr.. John Dockery, nephew Of Mr.. Pat
rick Mclaughlin, left for New York last
evening where he will practice law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31

Bosworth, Henry II. Miett, Joseph
uiiloran, Joseph L.. stone. Watsrman
Hapan, Sarah A. Tbayer, Jennie y. b
Langley, Ellen Il.
BoswORTH-In Bristol. March 20. Henry n.
Posworth. agod 81 years.
GILLORAN-In this city, at lie parents' resis
dence. No. 81 ship street, Joseph L., son II
Edward and Annie Gilloran (nss Rsilly)s
aged 2 years. q months.
HAGAN-In this city. March 20. Sarah A.,
wife of Gilbert II. Hagan.
LANGLEY-In this city, March 90 Ellen f.,
widow of Joseph Y. Langley, aSsd " years.
MIETT-In Cranston, March 81. JossSn NissA
aged w years.
STONE - In North Providence, March 90
Waterman stone. aged 10 years.
THAYER-In this city, March 20, Jennie r.
Bucklin, wife OF Euclid 9. ThAyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
Westminster Theater.

pI Rice and and Ssarton's Rose Hill English n
Theater this week for the second time
this season, and as the performances yes
terday afternoon aud evening were well
attended, II proves the company has msnv
friends and patrons In Providence. since
the last engagement here a number OF
new features, new scenery and costumes
ed compares favorably with any offered
during the season.
The performance begins with bright
and snappy comedy entitled "a Trip 10
Newport" end in this George Lam
oreaux and Mae Jowrey are the moving
spirits. They are assisted by the entire
company. First I'm the olio Is the Prov
idence favorite, Miss Clara Lawrence, I'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PtiENIx.

The Guild of st. Andrews Church
meets with Mrs. Richard Andrews, at
ArkwrIghi, tomorrow afternoon.
Ihe Woman's Christian Temperance
Union coffee rooms on River street were
reopened yesterday in charge OF Mrs.
Esther Burlingame, the former superin-
tendent.
Rev. j. III. Allen preached his farewell
sermon at the M. Il. Church Sunday.
The annual school meeting occurs next
Thursday evening at the school house
on High street.
The Good Fellows held their monthly
meeting in q. A. II. Hall last evening and
appointed committees to arrange for the
visit OF the grand and supreme officers
next month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
MATABELES MASSING:
The South African Rebels Concentrating
on MatopO Hills.

LoNpoN, March 31.-The secretary of
state for the colonies, Mr.. Joseph Cham
terlain, read dispatch from the Gov
ernor of Cape Colony, Sir Hercules Rob-
inson in the House of Commons today.
The message was dated yesterday and an
nounced that the Matabeles were massing
in the Matopo hills. He added that COM
munication with the south twas endan-
gered; that there was large supply of
provisions at Buluwayo, but that there
was lack Of arms there with which to
supply the volunteers.
Sir Hercules Robinson also said that
the natives were well supplied with guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
RIvERPOINT.

Alfred Talham has resigned his position
with Byron Walker to accept similar
one at the Clyde store.
The annual meeting of the voters of
school district Ia will occur at the school
house on Harris avenue next Thursday
evening. The members OF the Congrega-
tional Church are preparing to give an
operatic cantata entitled "Phy1lis, or the
Farmers Daughter, in Thornton's Opera
House next month. The chorus will con-
tain over 20 voices and viii be under the
direction of Robert Reoch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
DEMOCRATIC ACTIVITY.
Campaign Headquarters Opened at Wash
ingtOn, d. c.

WASHINGTON. March 3L-The Democratic
Congressional committee has reopened its old
headquarters at 791 Fifteenth street. for the
coming campaign. senator Faulkner, chair.
man Of the committee. and Secretary Law
rrncc Gardner are In charge.
Tho National Association OF Democratic
clubs also has headquarters In the Same
ltiieirg. and tne times arc lively there just
nov, - i1entally to tho arrangements for
80 excursion tO Montrollo on Jefferson p
lirthIay. Treat preparations are being made
for the gathering q the Democrats at the old
hcme oi th'ir f4toiic, cLieffain. vice-Prosi-
dent stevenson has accepted an invitation 70
bs present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31

An all-dsy meeting will be held at the
Randall Square Gospel Mission.t
at which services will be held at 1880
q. m., and 2. 40 and 1880 p. m. Luneh will
be provided for those who wish to attend
the services. Among those invited to ad-
dress the meeting are many prominent
speakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
ARCTIC CENTER.

The annual meeting of the voters OF the
school district occurs at the school house
next Thursday evening and it is expected
that some measures will be taken to in
crease the school Accommodations, as the
present building is much too small TO ac-
commodate all OF the pupils who wish to
attend the school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
CROMPTON.

william Reed and w. j. Morris arrived
home yesterday from England.
The young ladies of the Baptist -Chucrh
gave very pleasant entertainment at the
church Saturday evening. The program
consisted OF piano solos by Miss Anthony;
vocal solos, II. B. Daymont; recitations,
Miss Jennie Barton; vocal solos, Miss
Alice Bowers and recitations, Miss Daisy
Daymont. Miss Mabel Brown acted as
accompanist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
PONTIAC.

The members OF the Swedish Lutheran
Church have extended a call TO Rev. Mr..
Broberg of Branford, Conn, to succeed
Rev. Mr.. Nelsenius as pastor of the
church.
. The company will furnish carriages to
carry the voters residing here to Apo
naug tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
Adjournment foIlowed.
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.
MORE REED DELEGATES.
Chosen in Eleventh Massachusetts, District
Today.

BosToN, March 8i.-Two delegates favorable
to Thomas Braclsett Reed of Maine were
chosen at the eleventh district Republican
convention here today.
The convention was Reed demonstration
from beginning TO end. and the name Of Reed
was cheercd to the echo evory time it was
uttered. The delegates elected are: Colonel
Everett G. Benton Of Belmont and John s.
hichardscn of Boston. The aIternates are:
Charles Huley Of Hrookline and Burrell Por-
ter, Jr., OF AttlebOro.