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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
EAST PROVIDENCE.

At the school committee meeting Sat-
urday evening Superin tendent Farnham
reported that he and Mr.. Lincoln had
Visited the Mauran avenue and Potter
street schools number of times lately
and found them in a very crowded condi-
tion. In some OF the rooms where there
were only seats for aS pupils, Ga had been
registered. He had been obliged to put
another assistant teacher there. 1t was
voted that the action Of the superinten-
dent in appointing Miss Fanny Ii. ri ey
as assistant in Mauran avenre be approx
ed. In view of the crowded condition Of
the shoots Mr.. Farnham exhibited plans
for iour-room school building drawn by
Mr.. George W. Cady of Providence, which
was so arranged that an additional four
rooms would be added TO ii, without spoil
ing the appearance of the building. He
thought the location of this building
would be the most accommodating in the
vicinity of South Broadway. II was voted
60 ask the town at its next annual meet
ing for an APPROPRIATION OF Sl5, 900 for the
purchase of laud and for the building
and furnishing OF such building. The
annual report was then read, which was
quite lengthy, but was considered by all
the members to set forth the needs of the
schools in n very clear manner. After
two or three minor changes tho report was
signed by the copmittee.
At the United congregational last even
ing, the pastor, Rev. henry &. crane,
gave the frst In the series of lime light
lectures. The view which represented the
early life OF Jesus. were very clear and
the lecture was entertaining. IL was in
ierspersed by several selections by a trio
composed OF Messrs. Mira and Emma Ray
and Mr.. George c. -penter. Notwith-
Standing the tad storm the attendance
was large.
Az the Haven NJ. T.. Church in the
evening promise meeting was held.
Printed responsive Scripture readings
were dist ibuted TO the congregation.
Several selections were sung by the
chotus, led by the orchestra.
At the Second Baptist Chucrh the SER
vices were conducted oil day by Evange-
list J. W. Bliss OF Chicago.
The Nixon Telephone Company has
com mmenced to string wires about Watche-
moket square. They Rave most of the
poles set.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
EAST GREENWICH.

A Republican caucus was held in the town
hall, Saturday evening, at 7:S0. Henry A.
Thomas was chosen chairman and Thomas
Allen secretary. For Senator, George L.
Lamphero was nominated, and 5. W. X. Allen
for Representative. Delegates TO tho State
Republican convention. March 10. are Frank
@. Eastman, Joseph II. Carpenter. Nathaniel
I. Reynolds, Edwin 1illory. Jr.,
The names OF George L. Lampherc. Thomas
+. Kenyon, Joseph W. Vaughn were nominated
for town committee. Councilman Briggs
then made n motion that tho delegates be
empowered 20 fll all vacancies.
a Christian Endoavor social viii 10 given
at the Swedish Congregational Church, Satur
day evening next al Z 80 O'Clock.
The regular business moeting Of tho Ep.
worth League will be held IN the Methodist
Church pariors this evening at Z 30 o'clock.
Rev. j. +. Harkins viii conclude his work
Mt tho Methodist Episcopal Church this
month.
PRINCIPAL Y. ID. Biakeslce will give recop.
tion this ard tomorrow evenings 90 students
OF the a"ademy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
DEPOSIT in THE RIVER.
Upper Part of the Channel Filling Up With
Mud.

Nine months ago the city went to con-
siderable expense to dredge the Provi-
dence river below the Crawford street
bridge and when the work was completed
there were 20 feet of water in the river
channel at low tide. Today within from
$50 to 200 feet of the bridge the water is
but six feet deep. The cause OF the
channel thus rapidly filing up is said TO
be the deposit of manufacturers waste
which come, down river from the Woon-
asquatucket and Moshassuck streams.
City Engineer Shedd says that this
deposit is found of varying depth almost
hall way to Point street bridge. Four
teen feet of muck In the channel is a men,
ace to shipping, as well as costly to the
city, for unless the manufacturers are
compelled TO take care of ther waste the
city IN ust dredfe all the time. 1t will
nc remembered that the City Council
passed resolution directing the City So
licitor to apply to the General Assembly
for an act to empower the city to compel
the manufacturers To take proper precau-
tions. Nothing was done at the last ses
sion and whether anything Will be done
at the next Is speculation.
Today the harbor committee is con-
sidering the problem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
BRISTOL.

The Church Street House has been
leased TO Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A.
Wright for term of years and they Will
take possession on the first of May.
The Republican town committee has
called q caucus to be held Thursday even
ing next, TO elect delegates TO the State
convention and to transact such other
business as may properly come before It,
The electors Of the Prohibition party
here held caucus at the store OF l.. l.
Anderstrom on Church street, Saturday
evening. The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. Anderstrom and he was chosen
chairman, and Henry II. Tilley secretary.
attend the State Prohibitory convention in
Providence: l.. l.. Anderstrom, Lucius
McNay, Frederick u. Tallman, and FL
nathan s. Brownell. The Prohibitionists
intend calling another caucus later on for
the purpose OF electing town committee
and choosing an Assembly ticket.
Saturday morning last at ii O'Clock the
interest of Arthur B. SPHINX of Providence
in the estate of John h, Pearse was sold at
sheriff's sale at the county court house by
sheriff Philo 4. Cady. The interest in
the Homestead estate on Milk street and
the interest in tho estate of Mary l.. b.
Pearse on State street were purchased by
Alexander q. Sanford, of Warren, admin
istrator on the estate, for $3.50. The ex-
Woc .oSN~e ~
of the court in favor OF the National Eagle
Bank in the sum Of 5000.
The Council will hold its regular
monthly meeting this afternoon to trans
act business, to canvass and correct the
voting lists and 10 make up their annual
report for the fiscal year, which will be
presented to the annual town meeting on
Saturday next.
IL is expected an order to elect lieu
tenant to command the Naval Reserve
Torpedo Company will be received from
the adjutant-general's office this week.
From the present outlook there will be
but little change in the Republican As
sembly ticket, Notwithstanding the rum
ors that Senator Chandler N. Coggeshall
will retire from political life and not be a
candidate for reelection. As yet no one
has authority for making such a report,
and IL MIR. Coggeshalls friends think 1t
advisab BILE for him to run once mere he
will be renominated and elected. II he
decides to retire Representative Simmons
will be his successor.
The funeral of Michael O'Brien was
solemnized Sunday afternoon at st.
Mary's Catho ic church. Rev. Father p.
McCabe conducted the services.
Mrs. Emily Southworth and daughter Of
Berkeley, Mass, spent the Sabbath here
with Mrs. Southworth's aunt.
The heavy gears which were broken
some time ago are being carted to the
depot by the rubber com. any TO be
shipped away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
AUBURN.

Rev. Wesley {. Haskell at the Baptist
Church read an excellent paper on "Meth-
DDS o Improvements in Church Work in
New England" He heartily recommends
n union of ministers and in churches, for
only IN concentrated action can the NOR
ais of our State and country be improved
for "united we stand divided we fall"
His paper will be discussed at the minis
ter's meeting. Monday the anthems were
arranged with esrecial difference to the
bass, and Mr.. Robinson rang them in his
usual manner, especially the baritone solo,
during the offortory. Owing to a severe
cold the Iastor was unable to conduct the
evening service and the Christia Eudeav-
or very kindly arranged their service in
stead. Miss Maude A. Wall was the sp-
pointed leader the subject being: "What
Is Involved I'm Loyalty to Christ" The
male uartet assisted in the service as the
leader OF the chorus Mr.. Stillmsn took
part i'm the dedicatory exercises at Roger
Williams Church, Providence.
At the Episcopal church Sunday morn
ing Miss Irish sang I'm her clear soprano
vo ce solo, and the rite of baptism
was administered 10 five candidates.
Rev. Walter stewart took as his text
for the evening service lst Corinthians,
10Th chapter, 46-i7 verses, explaining from
the creation both the divine aud human
life OF Christ, and the possibility of man
attaining TO higher life in the fullness OF
time. The sermon Wednesday evening
viii Re delivered by Rev. Alfred Taylor
OF Phcnix
Mrs. "a. j. Astlo of Friendship street
has kindly invited the Ladies' Aid OF the
Church OF the Ascension to meet at her
residence, March 8. Wednesday afternoon.
At the Messiah Church Rev. h. n. Strteter
had as his subject, "The highest Heaven
~ Attsinments. This IL offered to all
Christians. Ii is To be a part of that
company who will compose the "bride OF
Christ" which requires life Of devotion
TO him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
It Causes Loss of Over
100000 at Dover. +.
Three Bridges Swept Away
and Factories Flooded.
Fire in a Lime St0reh0uSe Spreads
TO Other Buildings.

DOVER, n. III. March 2.-More than $780,
600 damage tells the story in brief OF the
most disastrous flood in the history of the
city. The principal losers are: Cocheco
Manufacturing Company. $4,000; Brace
well block, $4,000. Occupants OF the
block: II. ii. Foss, artists materials,
stationery. books, etc. 5000; Misses
Flynn, milliners, 5000; Robert S. Ross,
fine shoes, $40, 600; Andrew a. Boomer,
photographers, Mayor Mason, law office;
w. III. Roberts, law Office 10000; city
bridge, s35, COO; Converse d hammond,
lumber dealers, Sl0, 200; Sawyer Woolen
Company, $4,000. Converse x hammond
whose property was damaged Dy fire,
caused by wet lime, will be the onlv ones
TO recover any insurance. Today this city
has again resumed its normal condition
and the great excitement which prevailed
yesterday over the flood has subsided.
The hum OF industry is, however, tenn
porarily sllenced and the citizens have
turned out in large numbers TO view the
wreck and ruin caused by the Cocheco
river oyerfiowing its banks. Ii is impos-
sible TO estimate closely the money loss,
but IL will aggregate considerable in ex-
cess OF 600, 600. The Cocheco Manufactur-
ing Company's five mills are Hooded in
their boiler rooms ana are forced TO shut
down. Besides suffering heavy money
loss by the destruction of valuable chemi-
Gals stored in the basement, the big
iron bridge ON Central avenue, which is
the main thoroughfare of the city, has
been swept away and large section of
Bracewell block was washed away and
the building, two stories high and loo
feet long, has been completely wrecked.
The city loses two other bridges, while
extending back into the country fo' more
than two miles along the bank OF the
river there is more or less damage. The
river which normally is not more than 20
feet 10 100 feet wide has overfiowed SO
that IL 10 now more than one-eighth OF
mile wide, and houses and sheds along
the banks are completely surrounded anu
the contents not removed yesterday, are
wholly destroyed.
AZ Sawyer's wooden mills on Belamy
river, about a mile from the center of the
city, the water flooded the basement,
damaging goods and machinery quite
heavily.
Early this morning fire broke out in
Converse IL Hammond's lime shed on Co
checo street, caused by wet lime. The fire
soon spread to another storehouse filled
with dried spruce and hard lumber. Both
buildings were destroyed, together with
an adjoining building belonging to the
Cocheco Manufacturing Company, stored
with old machinery. Railroad travel Is
badly demoralized as there are several
washouts between Dover and North Ber-
wick, on account of which trains from
Dover and New Market are obliged to GO
via Portsmouth over the eastern division,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
CRANSTON.
THE WOMAN IN SCARLET

For some time past there has been
suspicion lurklng IN the minds of some
of Cranston's citizens as 20 the character
OF certain woman and her surroundings.
IL Is now known as a positive fact that
the suspicion Is justified and that the wo-
man In question is no other than most
dangerous parsonage.
This woman has by her profession and
accomplishments fioated in good society
and hence has, for some time, concealed
her true character. Being twice unfor-
tunste In the matrimonial world ana af-
terward unsuccessful I'm certain legitimate
lines OF business, she has turned her en-
ergies TO business in which she seems
expert.
The house In question is of Cranston
street in Cranston village ana in the CEN
ter OF a populous and respectable neigh
borhood. The neighbors, helpless to rem
edy the evil, shun the proprietor. ii Is
said she has laid traps for respectable
men and women snd In some cases has en-
trapped men who are well known. she in
vites strange young girls TO her home
and also men with money and arranges
smusements in graded style that lead
nnally 10 the entrapping OF weak human
nature. She has Dragged that she will
eventually "catchn in her net certain
men and women who are known 90 value
their character and who are accredited
with shaving little money"
The young men and women OF Cranston
have never teen nearer 10 such coils In
their lives. The affected smile, the prom
ised "good time" the toast of agood
aociety" are oil tempting Inducements
used by this character-spoiler.
IN asking young people TO call on her
this woman has used the names OF people
as ber patrons who do not go near her
hUusc and who will undoubtedly get to-
gether and take measures for the suppress
sion o. her place Of business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
WORST OF ITS KIND.
Railroads Submerged and Country Roads
Made impossible.

WATERWAY, Conn, March 2. - Today's
news Is arriving from all surrounding points
detailing the damage done by the worst
storm Of its kind ever experienced in the
Naueatuck Valley. Rain fell to the depth Of
8. " inches, and the Naugatuck River Is fully
two feet higher than IL was on the occasion OF
tho memorable storm of February Q. The
chief damage Is to the various country roads,
and the Nauaatuck division OF tho New York.
New Haven a. hartford Railroad Company.
No train communication was had between
Waterbury and winsted from late Saturday
afternoon until about 10 O'Clock this morning.
There are many washouts all along the line,
some Of them extensive. Trestles have been
carried away. bridges rendered unsafe. and
tracks for miles are submerged. The country
roads are impossible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Contractor Released.

Although the city has for long tim
operated and cared for the new pumping
station at Pottaconsett the contractor,
Henry r. Wotthinrton OF New YORK,
was not released from liability until to-
day. he service - considered about the
best in the coantry and cost about sTO,
O0l The big pumping engine is a 10. 0JD,-
coo gallon triple expansion, vertical,
high duty engine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

LIvERMoRE FALLS, Me-, March 2.-Tbe
main building of the Record pulp mill
was broken in two early this morning
by the big ice jam which carried away the
county bridge at this point and superin-
tendent Bogen narrowly escaped being
carried awpy In the wreck of the bridge.
The rush of water still continues and 1t
is yet impossible TO estimate the damage.
1t viii however, exceed anything in pre-
vious years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

r.. u. sowdeu reported to Captain Corey
last evening that an umbrella valued ats
had been stolen from his blacksmith
shop. 1901 kroad street. He afierward
came 10 the station and Soggei the police
not TO hook for II as IL had been taken IN
q Joke by one Of his frieuds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

"Conciliation,, was the su iect of an
address delivered In the Bell Street Chapel
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Josephine
Shaw Lowell of New York. She wants
capital and labor to work together, but
both must first make number of conces-
sions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

AT i2:f0 this morning two men saw
officer Armstsong nt the corner Of Foun-
tain and Bettey streets, and started on
the run. The officer put after thsrn. tut
the men dropped boz containing 10
pounds OF candy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

The stock of the Union Clothing st ore
Company on Westminster street, was dam
aged to the extent of $4,000 by fire and
water Sunday morning at l:25. An alarm
was sent in from box 237.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
Republican Primary Meetings.

At meeting OF the Republican City Com
mittee Of the city of Providence. held Thurs
day, February q. 1896. the following call for
primary meetings and City Convention was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02

The copm,ttee appointed to consider
the practices bility OF establishing public
market will meet In room IA. city hall, at
Up NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-02
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

The Republican electors Of the city of Provi.
denco are requested 10 assemble in their
respective wards on FRIDAY evening, March
q, at : o'clock, to elect delegates TO the Re-
Dubican state Convention. to he held IN
Music Hnll, Providence. TUESDAY, March
10, 1896, az IL o'clock a, m, for the purpose
Of nominating State officers for the ensuing
year. to 90 voted for at the coming state
election, TO be held WEDNESDAY, April !,
1906
The electors of the 9th, 10th, LIST, I'd. Sd ard
9TH wards elect three delegates each, and the
el lsctors of tho 5tb 9th, 9Th and Sth wards
Will elect two delegates each.
Also. TO elect five delegates each TO the Re
publican City Convention, TO b. held az the
Central Police station, on Fountain street.
SATURDAY, March {, at p. m, 60 nom
mate candidates for the General Assem- bly, I.
also. elect five members Of tho Cry Committee
for the nsuing year. The electors Of the 2d,
81. 4th, str. 9Th. 9TH, Sth. 9th and 10Th Wards
will moet in their respective ward rooms.
said electors OF the lst Ward viii rect in
Pioneer Hall, South Main street.
CITY CONVENTION.
A City Convention Of tho Republican party
Of the city Of Providence viii hc ncld IN the
Court Room at toe Central Police station on
Fountain street. SATURDAY., March Z, 1895,
a. u. a., to nominate oue senator and IL
Represent atives GO represent said oity in the
next General Assembly, said .~senatlr ana
Representatives 30 bo voted frr ON MEDNhS-
DAY. Apii /, 1900, the day appointed for tho
General state Election. also elect three mem
bcrs OF the STATE Central Commit tee for tho
ensuing year. FRANK v. nbNEG,
Chairman Republican lily Committee.
LOUIS Il. CADN Secretary. teh2s-1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Word Not Taken.

Minnie Brown, an imitator of the new
wcman," strolled into Judge Kimbalps court
this morning, and Bailiff Cole, who saw
her head over the shoulders of Arthur Sim
mons, called to her: Take off your hat. -
But he soon discovered that Minnie was NOT
built that way and hesdid not enforce his
order. &
The young woman was far from sober
and the young man who had been arrested
also appeared as If he had made a night of
1t. Arthur said he was guilty, but Minnie
n ade a denial. 20
II went out in cab with another girl
and two fellers la st dght." she said. They
did me dirt and this morning this Teller was
putting me on car when a policeman ar
rested u.s. " psi
"They were walking around WASHINGTON
Circle about O'Clock ethis morning." said
Policeman Parham land were so disorderly
that l arrested them."n
Arthur was in his shirt sleeves, and Min
MES dress was torn.
What were youg doing about the neigh
bcrhood Of Washington Circle?' the court
il quired. sd
II had left the othergirl and two fellers
and was going home" Minnie responded.
Where do you live?"
IT occupy a room at 800 D street. I'm q
decent girl and work for my living, and you
may send two cops down there to see il
what 1 say amt all right. Honor bright,
judge I'm telling the truth
when were you here before?'
This Is the first time was ever arrest
ed" she answered. Honor bright, 1t is, and
if you don't believe me send the cops down
to the house."
Your language" the. Judge said, "shows
me what you are, and you are fined So"
Arthur was fined similar amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Yesterday's Attendance
NEVER SAW SUCH ENTHUSIASM.
Henry Chadwick on Popularity of tn
National Game.


National Game.
Henry Chadwick, the dean of base ball
journalists, who published guides" of the
game long before many league players
were born, will return to the city tomor-
row, in company with the veteran, George
Wright and will witness tomorrow's game
with the New Yorks. In letter from Gin
cnnati, written yesterday, he says:
Il have seen great deal of base ball
enthusiasm exhibited in our large cities
east and west, in my time. but have never
seen anything to equal the enthusiasm at
tendant upon the opening days game be-
tween those old rivals. the Cincinnatis and
Pittsburgs, which Is being exhibited here
today. In the first place, the weather is
all that could have been desired; secondly,
Business Manager Bancroft has billed
the town." as theatrical people say, in the
highest style Of the art. Yesterday three
hours after the box tickets were at COM
mand not reserved seat could be had
There will be an immense crowd, beyond
doubt. George Wright is here, just from
Rockford, and is the recipient of great at
tention. He will accompany me to WASH
ington tomorrow to see his old National
friends"