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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
IT'S VLEY INFECTIOUS.
Even School Children Have the Pole Er-
piorfnx Craze.

A school childrcn's polar association has
been formed tt Grand Rapids Mimi, with
the object Of sending an airship to the
north pole Professor CTcpar, an old time
telCgrapher who resides there and whose
inventions have won him recognition as n
man of genius, has planned an aerial boat
that strikes the fancy of all who see IL.
His plans are now in the patent Office Mt
Washington Through his kindness tho
school children have arranged to have the
first airship constructed under his patents.
The motive power and steering gear OF
his model arc novelties i'm themselves, and
tho whole affair looks like n whale with a
dock and cabins lcngthwise Of its center
The children are starting fund for their
work by selling cmblematic badges, madc
of aluminium, at a dime each They have
high hopes that branch associations starcs
by children throughout the Union will
join them In the enterprise st. Paul Pho
nccr Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

New York, Aug. 21.-The big manu-
facturers OF bicycle tires have formed an
association TO promote sociability and
good understanding among the mem
bcrs, Ii is stated The associations 8
memsers represent s2S. 900, ,Oe0. invested in
rubber and bicycle plants. The members
VIII. according to their own statements,
arrive at "tacit understandings" The
formation of this association grew out
of the question of the right of manu-
facturers to make what is known as the
Single tube tire. Pardon w. Tillinghast
of Providence invented the single tube
tire in 1898. He sold it 70 the Pope Manu-.
featuring company. Theodore A. Dodge,
president OF the Boston Woven Hose and
Rubber company. bought the patent for
about $1,000, 000 and was paid royalty
of 20 cents a pair for all the tires of that
nature manufactured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
A New Tangled Ship
Launched at St. Denis.
Remarkably Queer Piece of
Naval Architecture.
Projectors Think II Will RevOlu-
tionize Ocean Travel

raris. Aug 2l.-In the presence Of nu-
perous foreign engineers, and a large
crowd OF onlookers. the so-called roller"
steamer, the invention Of M. BARN, a
well known marine engineer, was
launched at the Gail dockyards, at St.
Denis. The vessel Will traverse the
Seine, cross the English channel, and go
to London.
The boat Is large rectangular iron
box. about 120 feet in length, 40 feet wide.
and feet high. 1t Is mounted on six
lenticular disks, or rollers, 30 feet in
diameter, and sunk in the water 10 feet,
while the lower floor of the box Is at an
equal distance from the level OF the
water. In the sides of the box is the
machinery, which Is OF 750 horse power.
This sets in motion a screw, and the roll
ers. In the upper part OF the vessel,
between the disks which pierce the box.
and extend beyond IL about feet, are
comfortable cabins. This strange-look-
ing vessel has a displacement of 2SO tons.
NJ. Barin's first experiments were made
with a small model. the rollers OF which
were moved by clockwork, the propeller
being replaced by weight, which was
attached by a string passing over a
pulley To- the front OF the boat. When
the rollers were not working, the minia-
ture boat took 22 seconds to cross from
one side OF the large vessel. In which 1t
was placed, to the other side. When they
were working 1t took only IL seconds.
AS the power necessary TO keep the
rollers at work Is only one-qrarter OF the
power that is required 10 keep the screw
going, the mathematical result Is that
tie speed OF the vessel Is doubled by an
extra expenditure of power. which
amounts to only one-quarter But vast
increase of speed is not the only advan-
tage claimed for these rolling steamers.
II is pointed out that when they shall
be used the length OF voyages will be
diminished, the consumption OF coal will
be lessened and, as natural result.
passengers and freight will be trans
ported at far less expense than hereto
fore. Moreover, experts assert that the
stability OF the rolling boats will be far
greater than that of the steam vessels
at present in use. Ii is also asserted
that the catastrophes at sea would prac-
tically cease by the use of rollers. In
case of a collision or other accident,
though some Of the rollers might be
damaged, some would almost certainly
escape damage, and two would suffice
TO keep the vessel afioat and take her
into port. NJ. BARN expects the boat to
make about 30 miles an hour while cross
Ing the channel. The theory Of the In
ventor is that boats should roll over the
water instead of cutting through it, He
has designed "A large steamer on the
same principle, which he estimates VIII
make the voyage from Havre 10 New
York in four days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
Lord Russeli's Speech.

London, Aug. H.-Commenting upon
the address Of Lord Chief Justice Rus
sell. on International Arbitration" be-
fore the American Bar association, The
Times this morning says: Ii is an open
secret. that Lord Russell was encouraged
TO accept the Saratoga invitation by
Statesmen OF both political parties, be-
cause il was believed that his presence
there would have "a tendency to promote
peace. and good will, between the United
States and England. His address makes
for peace, and it is welcome, because 1t
resembles the calm summing-up of the
Judge, rather than the one-sided state
ment naturally to be found In the argu-
ment OF A lawyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
CITY NOTES.

Mrs. KATHERINE. Murray died at her
home in Lippitt this morning after a
short illness.
Detective Cannon, who has spent shis
vacation on the south shore returned to
duty yesterday.
George Carter. q hardware dealer In
Pascoag, has disappeared, and his friends
have been worried about him for the
past five or six days.
Archie Heault, q 9-year-old French boy
has been missing from his home, lao
Was hington street, since 8 o'clock yes
terday morning.
: This is testimonial benefit night to
Msnager ID. w. Reeves by the Mandarin
Zune Company in the Floating Palace
1heater at Crescent Park.
At 1885 o'clock last night officer
Mathews discovered q fire I'm John
Dorsn's shop at 50 West River strs ct.
The damage to clothing amounted to $50.
"Down by the Sea" is the title of the
play to be given at the Buttonwoods
Casino by members of the Cottage CITY,
in benefit OF the Casino building fund
this evening.
1t is estimated that on an average each
Englishmsn writes 40 letters a year, each
Scotchman 80, and each Irishman 16.
The average Italian only posts six and
the American II.
A slight fire on the roof OF the barn al
4O6 Manton avenue was the cause of
William Hunt, the owner, ringing in an
alarm from box 30 at $3.50 O'Clock this
morning. No damage occurred.
Manager Charles A. Barker of the
Crawford shoe agency, In this city. mar
rowly escaped drowning at Hills Beach
in Maine Tuesday afternoon. While in
bathing and swimming beyond his depth
he was suddenly seized with cramps,
and but for timely assistance would taye
perisbed.
Colonel A. b. de Frece, secretary of the
New York Press Club, as well as one Of
the international League of Press Clubs
who was entertained Wednesday by the
S uthern Rhode Island Press Cluo al;
Newport, was guest at the Hauterive
CluD yesterday.
Joseph MeliItt's horse felt like having
exercise last evening and ran from Silver
Spring 10 Brook street in this city. Mr.
Mellitt, who lives at 154 Acorn street, was
on his way home from Darlington. He
was thrown out OF his wagon by the run
away and came 10 town on team driven
by another meH.-The runaway smashed
the wagon ano went across Washington
bridge at bresk-reck speed. After tiring
itself out 1t was stopped by Frank Me-
Cormick. The animal was uninJured.
At 9:10 this morning a runaway oc.
Cured on Harris avenue near the Provi-
oence Knowles Loom Works. A spirited
horse drawing an open surry, containing
an unknown man and boy became
frightened at the passing of locomotive
and became unmsnsgeable. He dashed
down the street Cranstonward at nigh
rate of speed throwing the man to the
ground. The plucky driver, however,
held the reins and before any serious
damage had been done he had the beast
under control.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

Earl Funk and Charles purscll Of Ports
mouth, O., hnvo finished building n
unique water craft. The boat, which is
25 feet long, consists Of two narrow hulls
three feet apart and deckcd over. In the
center Is a bicycle frame, with steering
gear. cranks and sprqcket wheel A
spruckct chain makes connection with n
paddle wheel no the stern. The motive
power is developed as on an ordinary bi-
cycle on trial trip today the boat made
Elk miles AN hour UP stream, with tho
machinery working roughly. n sins uile
rate Is expected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

The stock market opened weak and
lower on a resumption of their pressure
and some offerings for long account.
The greatest heavIness was displayed by
the inoustrials and specialties. Manhat-
tan broke 5-S to 743a; Chicago Gas aud
Leather preferred, 1; Western Union 7-S
and Sugar 81. In the railways Burling-
ton and Northwest figured for declines of
per cent.
Opening prices Of the active securities
were: Atchison, 10 3-S; Sugar, 103ia |;
General Electric, % Is; Chicago Gas,
5lsa; Burlington. 59 Rock Island, 5Ssa
st. Paul, 63 7-s;; Northwest, s3 S-s;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
snmn lime or Other.

Sometimes they's fcelin gits inter the air
Thet makes 10 a comfort ter say ye don't care
Thot yore bound ye won't worry no fu'ther,
An ye feel sortor sure though things seem ter
go wrong,
Thet they're certain ter come out ics' where
the" belong;
They u all be right some time CT other.
So We won't view this world with look Of
despair,
But with hands ever will.p an heads In tho air
We toll on. each helpin his brother.
A-doin its work - our strength will allow
An singin its music the best we know how
An waiting fur some time or other.
-Washinstcn star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
Tic yc,ntlon. school Question.

Ottawa, Aug. 21.--In the house OF COM
mons yesterday. Sir Charles Turner
asked If the report In the press was cor
rect, that the Manitoba school question
was about as good as settled. In reply,
the premier said, that he had sent for
Attorney General Sifton OF Manitoba,
and had had a conference with him upon
the matter. Further than that he would
not say anything at present. In the SEN
ate, Sir oliver Mowat was also asked
what stage the Manitoba school ques-
tion was I'm. and he replied that the gov
ernment did not expect to have the mat
ter finally disposed Of this session, but
before another session 1t would be re-
moved ont of the way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
BY A PREMATURE EXPLOSION.
Two An Killed and Another Fatally
.Injured.

PARRY SOUND, Ont, Aug. 2l.-While a
mum ber Of men were blasting in rock
cut near here this morning a heavy
charge Of dynamite prematurely exploded
Two of the men, Smith and Hillman,
were instantly killed. John Olsen was
fatally injured, while others of the gang
were seriously hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

Don't trifie away time when You have
cholera morbus or diarrhms. Fight them
I'm the beginning with DeMitts Colic aud
Cholera Cure. You don't have TO wait
for results. they are instantaneous, snd
u leaves the bowels in healthy condi-
iion.
street; Meizgers Pharmacy, 230 North
Main street; Alfreds Pharmacy, sll EDDY
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

Spokane. Wash, George McCaule
part owner OF the Caribou gold mil
at Trail, Il. c., was held up by maske
lone highwuymsn, Ia the mountains, .
few miles from the mine, and at tn
point OF a ri!e, ne wcs compelled 20 har
over sl4Oo In gold bricks. which he wa
hrlnuina To tnLa city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
Victim of Aibnnians' Wrath.

Vienna. Aug. 2i.-It is officially an
nounced here that the Albanians have
murdered the Turkish consul at Vrania.
Scrvia, near the Macedonian frontier.
Though this statement IL officially con-
firmed, no details Of the affair have been
received
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
nrlvln- ONT Amcrlcan Money.

Montreal. Aug. n. - Local exchange
brokers' yesterday shipped $4,000 in gold
40 New York The Bank OF Montreal re-
fuses now To take United states bills or
silver from any one. other banks have
been chargirg a small discount. but they
are likely TO follow suit, and IL Is ex-
pccted that In a very short time Ameri.
can moaey win be driven from the
Caras.t@o maTAet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
Napoleon's Old House.

A French engineer has conceived the In
terc-ting idea of reproducing the house In
which Napoleon lived at St Helena ns an
attraction during the Paris exhibition In
1900. The house will be an exact copy Of
the original with panoramic canvases rep
resenting the natural surroundings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
Nolten M,tnl strrcls Matcr

Pittsburg, Aug. 2l.--By the explosio
OF molten metal az furnace Of the EGgg
Thomson st-,l works. yesterday 10 me
were burned, three seriously, but ell wi,
recover. Tile explosion was caused by
the molten iron striking pool Of water
The furnace was MOI damaged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
steamship Lines Double Up.

London. Aug. 2l.-The Wilson line
(British). with "A weekly service from
New York 10 Huh and a fortnightiy SER
vice TO Newcastle. chiefly freight, and
the Furness line (Brltlsh). with a freight
service from Boston to Liverpool, have
been amalgamated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
COTTON TRADE.

Cotton futures opened irregular; sales
1880 bsles. JAM, s 35; Feb, Al;
March, s As; April, 40; May, so;
Aug, s 25; Sept, s 20; Oct, 90; Now,
D q; Dec, 8 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

Cripple Creek and Other Mining
Stocks.
The following are the closing bids and
asked prices of the listed stocks on the
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange, Den
yer Aug. 20 as reported tg E. Z. Davis &
Co. 2i4 Washington stI<,t Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
PROVIDENCE STOCK EXCHANGE
Auction Sales Influence Prices of Local
Bank Stocks.

On the Providence Stock Exchange this
morning there were two very oecided
drops in tn prices bid on bank stocks.
The bid on CITY National was 5s i-2 as
against 5s yesterday. and on Fourth
National 1O9 1-2 as against us yesterday,
a decline OF s I-2 points.
This was the result OF MIR. Burnham's
auction sale yesterday afternoon, when
n number Of good seouri les were disposed
OF at low figures, as follows: 10 shares
city National, 50 1-2; % shares Fourth
National at i0j; shares National Ex-
cnange al 100 Ia; az shares Phenix at
II Ia, and As shares NeysJsset at a.
On today's exchange the bid on Ma
tional Ex hange went up TO 80 1-2 from
"a. as the result OF yesterdays sale at
100 Ia. Mechanics National was up 1-2
to 80 3-i.
The bid for preferred stock OF Rhode
Island Perkins Horse Shoe Company
went down three points to 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
MARINE MATTERS.

hTTIVaIs Ht anu OtUdT0ures TTUTI tHt
Port of Providence.
ARRIVED,
Tug L. j. ScULLY, with tow.
British schooner PROGRESS. Captain
Dickson, from Fredericton, n. B.,
with cargo 90 tons lumber for III. +.
Wellman, Pawtucket.
British schooner LUTA PRINCE, from st.
John.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

FOR sAtC--An Estrte .5 m M e. from Provi.
ffuce y. o.. con ns a.rts large varlcty fruit
a.u shfd. eas b use and barn sut tiied BY
sufnf watrt t n ui T. D. ne a onisi l
nr f.ln uit 100 . ns atd cthrr on tuiidtnes.
la ac GA electric car iite Apply
.er * .nge. Gugl.Nt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
SAILED.

lug EBEN HODGE wi n tow.
Schooner Hell EN, Newport.
Schooner METEOR, New York.
Tug L. J. scuLLy, wi b tow.
Sloop FASHION, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21
ESTIMATED CAR lots.

Cattle, 35OO
Sheep, 1900.
Heavy shipping hogs, 2. 75a33
Sept. wheat puts. b5;as calls. 56AaS.
Corn, May puts, 267s; calls, Z67s
Sept. Curb Wheat, ....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

Total sales. 2Sl, 500, Market Closed irreg-
ular and barely steady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-21

The Providence money market IL firm
at per cent, still fer customers onlv.
Today's bank clesrings were 1884, 200.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
SUTRO ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Miss Emily Suter Is Seriously
Ill and May Not
Recover.
The Others Are Not in Danger-Kosh
land Will Be Unable to Walk
for Two Months.

The victims OF the accident on the Sutro
road last Sunday are all improving and
their recovery is assured, except in the
case of Miss Emily Suter of 271S Pine
street. who was the most seriously in
jured.
Miss Suter, who is about 20 years of age,
sustained an incised, clean cut wound
several inches in length, and several other
injuries. There is yet strong hope OF the
young lady's ultimate recovery. Two
physicians have been In attendance since
the accident, and last evening they stated
that if there is no change for the worse
during the course of the next five or six
days, the chances for recovery will be very
great.
Since the accident Miss Suter has sew
eral times been unconscious. but that is
believed to be due to the shock to her sys-
tenn. Perfect quiet has been enioined, and
to prevent her nerves being Jared by sud-
den noises, warning card has been placed
on tie door: "Do not ring the bell."
Simon Koshland, the wood merchant
who suffered fracture of the right leg, is
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
BUYING THE LEGAC|ES.
Petition of the Collateral
Heirs to the Fair
Estate.
Judge Slack Wants More Testimony
Before He Will Order the
Sale.

The petition of the minor collateral heirs
to the Fair estate to be allowed to sell their
interests came before Judge Slack yes
terday, but no action was taken until fur
ther testimony could be secured.
John A. Percy, guardian of and counsel
for the heirs mentioned, was on the stand,
and he was questioned by Judge Paterson
and Charles S. Wheeler.
The interests desired to be sold are those
of the children of Margaret Lundy, James
G. Fairs niece, and the children of James
FL. Fair, who was James G. Fairs nephew.
To each family was left 10000. The inter-
ests of the Lundy children amounted to
over $1400 each, and the interests of the
Fair children to Sill. They had been Of
fered the full value of their estates, and
thro ugh their guardian ad litem, Percy,
they had petitioned to be allowed to do so.
Under questions Percy testified that il
the court allowed the sale the, heirs would
receive all hat any will would bring to
them, and relieve them from the prospect
of losing all should James G. Fair be de.
ciared intestate. Also he said, it relieved
them of the necessity of paying council
fees in any succeeding litigation which
may take place.
Judge Slack said he would like some tes-
TIM ony from the parents as to their finan-
eial condition before going further, and
the case was continued for two weeks to
allow dispositions to be sent from Iowa,
where they live. The parents have already
sold their interests. 1t was indirectly ad-
mitted that the children of James G. Fair
were the would-be purchasers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
HE WAS OFFERED
A BIC BR|BE.
Police Judge Campbell Says
He Refused to Be
Tempted.
IN CAPTAIN LANES CASE
Assailed on Every Side With
Profers of Six Thousand
Dollars.
HIS HoN0R's FINE BON MOT.
The Telegraph Hill Villains Could Not
Tamper With Lower Court
Magistrate.
HIS HoNoRs FINE BON MOT.

Police Judge Campbell was. offered a
bribe of $4,000 and he spurned the offer.
at was not offered to me outright, this
way" emphasized his Honor, illustrating
his explanation by proffering his out
stretched palm, "but it was in the air all
about me, wherever I looked, to whom
ever spoke; in fact, there was $4,000 for
me on all sides if I'd take it in'that Tele-
graph Hill case"
Judge Campbell delivered himself OF this
bit of "Reminiscences yesterday when a CALL
reporter called upon him on subject for
eign to the present one. In the dim past
some other newspaper had accused him
OF dividing with his subordinates $5 fines
after they had been imposed or $5 amounts
before they were registered.
''Think of it," he said, derisively, "me
dividing IS in three parts"
The idea was simply too ridiculous for his
Honor to withhold his risible system. and
his whiskers shook in laughter.
Judge Campbell is a big-hearted and
good-natured magistrate who does not
take a pessimlstic view of life. He be-
lieyes in that fundamental principle of
justice that all men, and women for that
matter, should De held guiltless unless
proven otherwise. Hence his apathy in
grabbing the $4,000 sack, and the man on
the other end of it.
There was no rank offering of money"
he reiterated in second interview, "but 1
knew that all had to do was to reach out
and take it. The $4,000 was there at all
times for me, but only fool would take
money like that in such case"
The particular case is that. of Captain
Lane, the old man of wealth who has got
himself in trouble from too close attention
to the little girls about Telegraph Hill.
His case, as well as those of number OF
similar ones, has come before the Police
Court over which Judge Campbell pre-
sides, and his Honor has invariably held
the defendants to answer for their alleged
crime before the Superior Court. Quite
recently one of the men, man named
Ratz was sentenced to term of ten years
i'm mprisonment. 1t was in connection with
this particular case, when in the Police
Court, that Judge Campbell delivered him
self of bon mot. Ratz, who is very
poor man, and who had not the advantage
of an attorney, pleaded that the court ap-
point one for him.
'sAlI right, Ratz," Judge Campbell said !;
'tTlf appoint some terrier to look after
your case"
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-05
ANGRY IRISH-AMERICANS.
They Protest Vigorously in Re-
gard to Supervisor Joe
King.
His Appointment as Chairman of the
Finerty Reception Committee
Denounced.

Most of the leaders in the movement for
o fitting reception to John F. Finerty, the
distinguished Irish-Amerlcan, who is to
deliver the Grafton on the occasion of the
Emmett anniversary on March 4, were sur
prised and indignant on reading in The
CALL yesterday of the appointment of
Supervisor King as chairman of the re-
ception committee at the meeting on Sun
day night.
The committee as named consisted of
Supervisor King. T. B. O'Brien, j. r..
O'Brien, Judge M. Cooney, Thomas Des-
mond and Captain jeremiah Sheehy.
With the exception of T. B. 0'Brien and
Judge Coopey the members will refuse to
act.
A special meeting of the committee of
arrangements will be called for some night
before the close of the week TO have an
other chairman of the reception committee
appointed. If this is found to be impossi-
BILE the matter will be brought up at the
regular meeting on Sunday night. If
Supervisor King should persist in holding
the position of chairman other arrange
ments for the reception of Mr.. Finerty
will be insisted upon.
"It was q surprise to most of us" said
one of the leaders yesterday, "when we
learned of Supervisor Kings appointment.
1t was done at a star chamber meeting, by
"a few of his friends, when the others
present were busily engaged discussing
other matters.
There are many reasons why Mr.. King
Is ineligible for such a position. He is not
a leading representative of the Irish race;
he has not the gift OF clothing his thoughts
in fitting terms, and his record is not be-
yoi2d reproach. There are many men in
our societies who are deserving of the
honor CT being chairman of the committee
and who in every respect would do credit
to themselves and the representatives of
the Irisn-American race in this City. That
they should be ignored and the position
given to a man who is simply politician
is not to be tolerated"