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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
CRANSTON.
Thieves visit Railroad Shanty-The
Arlington White Caps.

Yesterday 1t was discovered that the
railroad shanty near Park avenue, In
Knightsville had been broken into. The
thieves destroyed q white signal flag,
broke lantern and stole some tobacco.
Traffic on Crsnston street between
Crsnston and Knightsville has been
stopped.
The old bridge that has spanned the
Pocasset river since 1886, has given away
to the axe and the pick. When Cranston
street was only rough road there was
merely ford In the river. where the
bridge has since stood. The town re-
cords DO not tell when the first bridge
was built to carry the road that is now
Cranston street, across the Pocasset river.
But the bridge that stood there In 1886
was carried away by the freshet on Feb.
IL of that year.
A span Of the large stone bridge row
in the course of construction will be
ready for traffic, it is thought by the be.
ginning OF n ext week.
The West Arlington Whitecsps are hav-
ing a hot time. The repels are sending
lawyers letters, thick and fast. Tongue
disputes are OF frequent occurrence.
Threats have been made, and, in all, IL
law suits do not follow. many of the
threats will have to remain unfultilied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

"The hbelant alleges that she was mar
ried TO said libelee in Washington, I'm the
District of Columbia, on April 80. A. D.,
1894, and she has resided I'm this state, in
good faith. more than one year prior TO
the commencement of these proceedings.
THAT one child had been born to them
during this said marriage, and is now
living, namely, Walker Blaine Beale,
aged s months. Wherefore your libel
ant prays that "a divorce between
herself and said libelee may be decreed.
and that the care and custody Of their
minor child aforesaid may be granted
to her; and said libelant further alleges
that she hereby relinquishes and valves
any and all claims for dover or alimony,
and for all interest in the property e8 the
Nbelee."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
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EAST PROVIDENCE.
The Tax Collector Has Begun His
Annual Labor.
A Cottage Meeting Horse ThiefDetectlng
Society--Olher Matters.

Yesterday the assessment OF taxes for
1896 was placed in the hands of Tax
Collector George +. Hunter for colleo-
tion. The result OF the rirst days collec-
tion was very satisfactory, as the amount
paid was ss29.25. The taxes for the last
three years which were unpaid at the
proper time have.been coming In in an en-
couraging manner, but there are stu
many ,delinquents. Notice has. been
served on all such and il the taxes are
not paid by the time given they will be
collected by process OF law.
Last evening the Church of Emanuel OF
Providence, beld q cottage meeting at
the residence OF n. B. Msxey, Greenwood
avenue. There are many mem bers OF
that church residents OF this town, and
cottage meetings are held Zach week
with one of the mem mbers.
The work If putting in the steam APP
paratus for heating the town hall is pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible under the
circumstances. 1t will probably be some
weeks. however, before the work is en-
tirely completed.
Many of the residents are attending
the Centennial celebration OF the Reho-
both. Ssekonk, Pawtucket and East
Providence Horse Thief Detecting So
ciety, when is being held in COTS Men,
orial hall. Rehoboth, today. Two promi-
men citizens CT EaAt Providence are to
take an active part in the celebration.
Hon. +. c. Dubois, Attorney General,
will respond for the State of Rhode
Island, and Judge George N. Bliss. will
respond for the Town OF East Providence. }.
Last evening Bucklin Post, No. 20, e..
A. r., held its regular meeting and lis
tened to the report of the committee Of
arrangements for the celebration OF the
10th anniversary Of the organization Of
the post, which occurs next Tuesday
evening. ALI arrangements are completed
and it is hoped to make 1t an interesting
affair. The committee consists Of Senior
ce-Commander w. Ii. Mc1wiggan, Ad-
jutant Ii. j. PiIkersgill and comra de
Stephen L. Moulton.
About 20 young friends of Forest q.
Wilcox, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George 3.
WILCOX, net ~ MS IeslueuSe on Wuiou
avenue last evening to assist in the proper
observance OF his 18th birthday anniver-
sary. The evening was devoted to parlor
games and music. Master Wilcox was the
recipient OF a large number of beautiful
presents, and later in the evening q col
lation was served.
Reliance Lodge, No. 81, I. o, 0. f.,
held it's regular meeting last evening and
one new member was added to the lodge.
At the con nclusion of routine business an
hour was passed in social enjoyment
few evening ago Miss Ethel Rounds,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Rounds, entertained a number OF hor
friends at her parents residence, School
street, the occasion being a birthday an
niyersary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
BRISTOL.
Trinity Church Choir TO Sing In
Newport Tomorrow.
Scalded workmen are Comforlable-Gen-
eral Notes About Town.

The choir of Trinity Church with a
large mum Der of friends will leaev Bris-
tol tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock on
steamer Anawon. for Newport, where
they will be joined by the choir of st.
John's, st. Georges, Trinity and Emsn-
uel churches at ST Johns Church. They
will sing DIR. Staino's Daughter Of
Jairus." The soprano solos in the
oratorio will he rendered py Mrs. Carrie
Doty Spooner and the tenor solos by Mr..
Irons, both well known in Bristol.
Burnside Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
will give a social this evening at their
hall on Hope street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert +. Bennett gave a
reception to a large number Of their
friends last evening at their home on
Hope street, in honor OF the 18th ami
versary OF their marriage.
Engineer Hoyle and night watchman
Christopher simmons OF the Cranston
worsted mill, who were severely scalded
on Monday are as comfortable as possible
under the circumstances.
The committee of the Naval Reserve
Torpedo Company is making elaborate
preparations for the dedication of the
new armory OF the company. The event
will take place Thursday, Nov. IL, and
the celebration will consist OF a parade
in the afternoon. Tne music for the oc-
casion will be Reeves American Band OF
Providence. Invitations will be extended
to the Governor and his personal and
guard s:af, Commander w. Mccarthy
Little and his staff OF the Naval Bat
talions. r. i. NJ, the Naval Reserve
Torpedo 9 ompany OF Newport, the Bris-
tol Train of Artillery and Compr"y G,
Second Regiment of Infantry. Invita-
tions will also be extended 10 the men,
pers of the armory commission, Town
Council and other town officers. After
the parade banquet will be served.
In the evening the committee intend
having a ball that will excel any event of
the kind in Bristol history.
Sir. William Mooney received his PEN
sion napers Yesterday from the pension
department at Washington, ID. G.
Unknown persons visited the premises
Of Mr.. Samuel Hull last evening and
took away a small boat and lot of fishing
tackle.
Mr.. Fred Minott left yesterday morning
for New ork on business.
Mr.. John Usher, Jr., wife and children,
have been visiting friends in Ports
mouth, X. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
WARREN.
Democrats of the Town Will Hold
aBig Rally.
Another Mckinley Banner Unfurled--
North Main Street Repaired.

Democratic rally Is announced to be
held in Armory Hall on Thursday even
ing, Oct. 22, ats o'clock, when the fol-
lowing well known men will discuss the
issues of the campaign. Hon. George
I. Brown, candidate for Congress; Hon.
George w. Greene, Mayor OF Woonsocket
Mr.. Luke Kavsnag and Arthur Cush-
ing, Esq.
Mr.. Harry j. Peterson is now engaged
In business in Woonsocket.
Another Mckinley and hobart flag
was thrown to the breeze yesterday amid
considerable enthusiasm. The affair took
place ON the oyster wharf of Charles
Stubbs & Co. at the foot OF Washington
street. Manager Joseph L. Kelley for the
stubbs Company had charge of the
affair, and at ~ O'Clock noon handsome
banner bearing the names OF Mckinley
and Hobart was thrown out, accompan-
iod by the cheers of all the large force OF
employer Of the firm and assem- bled citi-
zens. A dynamite salute and speeches
by Manager Kelley and Mr.J. NJ. Young.
This makes eight Mckinley and Hobart
flags displa yed,, With net one for the
Democratic nominees.
The Ladies' Sewing Society OF the Bap-
tist Church will meet this evening at the
residence OF James Bachelor on Baker
street. The result OF their work is APP
piled to charitable purposes.
The schooner Bertha, captain
John HowIand, arrived here yesterday
from New York with 276 tons of coal
for Seymour Bros.
Police officer james Connolly, who has
been absent on bis annual vacation, has
returned and resumed his duties as
night watch last evening.
Mr.. Norman Weaver, private secretary
TO George H.. Norman OF the Newport
and Warren q Bristol Water Works was
In town yesterday on official business.
Highway Surveyor John II. Brown has
recently repaired North Main street from
Kelley's bridge southward with 1000
bushels of oyster shells and gravel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
15OTH ANNIVERSARY.
Princeton Celebrates the Event In ~
Fitting Manner.

Princeton, N. j., Oct 2i.-The celebra-
tion of Princeton's 15Oth anniversary
was opened yesterday by a commemora-
tive religious service In Alexander hall.
at 1890 interest became centered at
Maryland chapel. where the academic
procession was forming. Preceded by
body of the undergraduates. they pro-
ceeded To Alexander hall. A choir OF
alumni opened the exercises by singing
an anthem. Professor Fisher pronounced
the invocation. After the singing of tho
Tooth psalm, Professor Dewitt read tho
third chapter of First Corinthians.
President Patton then delivered the
sermon, choosing the text, For other
foundation can no man lay than that q
laid, which is Jesus Christ" Following
the sermon, Dean Murray offered the
prayer. After the singing of a hymn.
Rev. w. Il. Bodine of Philadelphia closed
the mornings services with the benedic-
ton. In the afternoon, addresses were
delivered by distinguished professors in
welcoming to Princeton the visiting dele-
gates from other institutions of learn
ing. Chairman Green of the board OF
trustees made a few remarks by way OF
introduction and acknowledgment oG
congratulatory addresses received. He
then introduced Rev. Dr. Howard Duff
field OF New York, who delivered the adj
dress of welcome. A response in behalf
of American universities and learned
societies was made by President Eliot
of Harvard Professor John Thompson
OF the University of Cambridge followed
President Eliot with response in be-
half of European universities and learned
societies. This was the last address ot
the afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Want 20 Hear Speaker Reed.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 2l.--Not Withstand
ing the reported illness Of Hon. Thomas
q. Reed the Republican state committee
Is making preparations to take care OF
him Saturday, when he is billed TO speak
In the state, and Governor Morrill, has
sent telegram to the speaker saying the
most intense interest Is felt In Kansas
over Mr.. Reeds proposed trip aud urging
him not 10 disapppoint the people OF
{ hat starr by passing them by.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Reforms Need More Than a Day

To bring them about and are always more
complete and lasting when they proceed
With steady regularity to a consuninia-
tion. Few OF the observspt among us
cen have failed TO notice that berman.
emily heeltbful changes In the human
violent means, and that those are the
most salutsry medicines which are pro-
gressive. Hostetter's stomseh Bitters is
the eniof of these. Dyspepsia, q disease
OF obstinate character, Is oblitersted
BY u.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Pacific Steamship Disaster.

Marshheld, ore. oct 2L-Steam
Arago. from Coos Bay for San Fran
cisco. was carried by the current and
driven on the rocks off the jetty at Coos
Head yesterday. She will be n total loss.
In attempting TO land a boat load of pas
sengers and crew the boat was capsized.
Twelve were drowned, four passengers
and eight Of the crew. The accident oc-
CURED during heavy fog. What Is left
OF the steamer to be seen is two spars
projecting upon the ocean beach. The
craft has long been in the coasting trade.
and Is one of the best known beats In this
port
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

Walter ID. Harris was born In the town
of smithiislo May 25, 1862, and went to
reside In Olneyville IA yenrs ago. He has
been associated with the business inter-
ests OF that section ever since. Mr.. Har-
ris Is member OF Nestel Lodge, A. Il.
and A. NJ, and Scituate Chapter Royal
Arch Masons. He is also past grand Of
Mayfiower Lodge, i. o. D. +.
He served In the Johnston Town Coun-
ii in 1890 and 1891, was president of the
Olneyville Business Mems Associst ion
during 1890 and at tho present time Is
secretary of that organization.
The term OF the present postma ster.
Mr.. James II. walch, who wss appointed
by President Harrison expired last Janu-
ary. The 10th OF last December the
name OF Frank J.. Harley, who had been
endorsed for the position by the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee, was sent
20 the Senate by the President. Six
months later Congress adjourned without
confirming the appointment. Since that
time local manufacturers and business
men interested themselves to have Mr..
harris appointea. He is personally
known to most--of them and was endorsed
without regard 10 p3iitics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Repeatinr ola Stories

Nashua, N. H.. Oct 21.-Very little new
testimony was introduced at the second
days trial OF DR. J. c. Moore. AS in the
two former trials, q large number OF
stockholders appeared on the witness
stand, and stated that they either held
stock themselves or were interested in
banks, trusts and estates, which held it..
The counsel for the defense entered many
objections during the testimony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Approved by Commissi oner Proctor

Washington, oct 21.-The delegates
from the beneficial organizations of civil
service employees in the customs offices at
various cities. who are holding a conven-
ton for the purpose of organizing ma
tional association, spent yesterday in
discussing a proposed constitution and
bylaws. A committee from the conven-
tion ca I'd on Commissioner Proctor, of
the civil service commission. and the lat
ter assured them of his hearty approval
of an organization of u fraternal char
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
scboolmaster Fined For Assault

Brockton. Mass. Oct. 21. William IL.
Sanderson superintendent OF schools at
Eridgewater. was ordered to pay a fine
Of $40. by Judge Reid. for alleged assault
on James r.. Wall. an l1-year-old pupil
at the Model school at Sridgewater.
Sanderson appealed. and was held In
500 for the superior court Mr.. Sander
son claims that the alleged assault was
merely a deserved punishment, admin
istered to the boy. who was unruly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
The Competitor Case.

Habana, Oct. 2l.-The supreme court
of war and marine has ordered the
preparation OF new cases against the
Grew OF the American schooner Compel
itor who Will now be tried before an
ordinary marine court rt-martial. Consul
General Lee is in good health, and the
report to the effect that the general had
asked to be recalled Is classed as un-
frt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
VAN MASSACRE.
Not an Armenian is Now
Left in the Place.
Many Helpless Children Were
Buried Alive.
Atrocities Said to Have Been Sane
toned by the Sultan.

Berlin. Oct. 21.-The St Petersburg
viedomosti gives details OF the Van mas
sacre. secured from fugitives who have
arrived at Elchmiadzin. They declare
that no Armenians are left In the Van
district.
The kurds, declaring that they were
executing the sultan's will. mercilessly
butchered the men. kidnapped the pref
tiest women and girls and threw the
children into the pits intended for storing
corn, and buried them alive. in order to
save ammunition.
The victims were arranged In rows.
and were killed two and three at single
shot.
The details of the outrages on the
priests and temples. and the sacred books
and vessels, are indescribably revolving"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Senator Morrill, Reelected.

Montpelier, VT, Oct. 81. - Justin s.
Morrill, of Strafford was yesterday
reelected United States senator from
Vermont In the senate. no other name
was presented. and Senator Morrill, re-
ceived the entire 30 votes. In the house,
Morrill, received 213 votes, and Herbert
f. Brigham of Bakersfield. Democratic
candidate. received IL. In the joint as
sembly today. Senator Morrill's election
was formally ratified
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Cleveland to visit Princeton.

Washington. Oct. 2l.-The president
accompanied by Mrs. Cleveland and
Private Secretary Thurber. will leave
here this aftersoon for Princeton. N. j
tn attend the seqnicentennial of Prince.
ton university. They will review a
torchlight procession on the campus
this evening, and viii also attend the ex.
erclses tomorrow, at which ii is expected
the president will make a suitable ad-
dress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Interesting Exercises Held at Arling-
ton Cemetery Today.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2t.-The monume ment
erected at Arlington cemetery in honor
of the fallen heroes OF the Second Con-
necticut Heavy Artillery by the State OF
Connecticut, wss dedicated today with ap-
propriato exercises. The Sixth Cavalry
band furnished music for the occasion.
Lieut. enant +. M. Cooke, president Of
the association, presided. After an in
vocation by Rev. James n. Deane, Quart
ermaster General W. X. Dusbrow Of Con-
necticut made the presentation speech
on behalf of the State and Captain K.
w. Marsh, the speech OF scceptancs,
Dewitt c. Prague recited poem and
Judge Augustus Ii. Fem OF the Con-
necticut Supreme Court delivered an ora
tion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

Chicago. oct. 2i.-Robert +. Swallow,
a well-known labor leader, was found
dead yesterday. in the headquarters OF
the county Democracy. The gas.
though not burning, was turned on FUN
force 1t Is believed that he committed
suicide. lie was elected TO a position
on the executive committee OF the club
q few weeks ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Three Indictments.

Saratoga, oct. 2.-Carney, who last
summer held up Mrs. Martha Bigelow
OF Lowell. Mass, and snatched her
pocketbook, was yesterday indicted for
grand larceny I'm the second degree. lie
was also indicted for assault in the sec
ond degree, and assault with a revolver
on William McGinn. He pleaded not
guilty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

An endorsement on the back OF the
paper shows that the process was served
on Beale in Washington, Oct 3. by United
States Marshal Albert "A. Wilson. No
opposition was made i'm court by Beale
but an attorney, Reginald Ferdall Of
Washington, 1pent a letter Of acceptance,
but did not appear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Mother and Child Cremated.

Mahoney City, Pa. Oct. 21.-Mrs. Con
'Reardon and her 9-year-old son, of Ma.
honey plane, were burned TO death at
their home yesterday. ThcRouse caught
fire and the child. in the ecitement, was
left I'm the burning building. The mother
rushed back 20 save IL, but was overcome
by the smoke. The bodies were found
together burned TO a Crisp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
speed and safety arc the wstchword

Speed and safety arc the wstchwords
Of the age. One-Minute Congh Cure acts
speedily, safely and never fails. Asthma.
broncnitis, coughs end colds are cured
by ~.
Joseph x. Johns.ons Pharmacy, Ss3
Westminster street, Metzgers Pharmacy,
go North Main street; Alfreds Phar-
macy, Sl1 Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Victims of Cable Car

New York. oct. 21.-AIrs. Mary BryAn
and her daughter. Elizabeth, 2Ia years
old. of Bridgeport. Conn. were knocked
down by a cable car on the boulevard
late last night and dragged 20 feet under
the car. Roth were taken to Roosevelt
hospital. unconscious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
McKinIeNr Nisitor.

Canton, o., Oct 21.-Among the callers
at the Mckinley home yesterday was
]. NJ. Vance. a colored man of New
Orleans, who made a speech at the St.
Louis convention. seconding the nom
ination of Mckinley He was accom-
panied by Mr.. Myers and Charles w.
Anderson. private secretary to the treas
urer of New York. Robert +. Leenook
Of Massachusetts called to pay his re-
spects to Mckinley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Canoyas Praises Cleveland.

Madrid. Oct. 2l.-Prsmier Canovas de-
clares that the statement that Spain will
abandon Cuba, unless the war is con-
cluded In March, is false and ridiculous.
The premier added that nothing could
exceed the loya! conduct Of President
Cleveland and bis cabinet toward Spain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

Private information has been received
in san Francisco that ex-Secretary OF
State Foster will arrive in that city to-
morrow en- route for the Hawaiian ISL
ands by the steamer Peru. Mr.. Foster is
Ching there ostensibly ttr his health, but
business of international Importance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21

cruiser Cristofero arrived here yester-
day. Prince Louis OF Savoy, Duke OF
Abruzzi, Is OF board, getting experience
as a sailor. The cruiser will remain here
one week, and will then sail FOR New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
GuavaouiI BANKS Are Safe.

Lima, Oct. 21.-Advices from Guaya-
gull are to the effect that the banks of
Ecuador, Agricola and Comercial have
oil succeeded In opening their vaults
and have discovered that the contents
were left unharmed by the great fire.
Public confidence in Guayaquil is in
Creasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
1.-The Harvard Mock Electior.

Cambridge, Mass. oct. 21-The Sec
ond days voting in the mock presidential
election among Harvard students.
showed 697. The results were as follows:
Mckinley and Hobart, 52S. Palmer and
Buckner, 1870; Bryan and Sewall. Al. The
total vote is: Mckinley and Hobart,
1923; Palmer and Buclsner. 25S: Bryan
and sewall. 76; Lowering. 1. The polls
will close today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
The New Turkish Minister.

washington. oct n. - Moustapi.>
Tansin Bey. the newly arrived Turkisi
minister. was presented to Secretary
Olney yesterday. at the state depart
ment by Navroyeni Bey. the retirip
minister He will present his credentials
to the president in day or two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Sweden Wants a New NAVY.

Stockholm. Oct. H.-The government
will apply TO the next riksdag for credits
OF 0,000, 900 kroner to build an ironclad,
several million kroner TO build torpedo
boats and cruisers, and 5000, 00e kroner
with which to begin the fertilization OF
the Gulf of Bothnia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-21
Printers and Maol.inIsts.

Colorado Springs. Oct. 21.--The Inter
national Typographical union. by vot
ing down a motion to the effect that only
printers, members OF the union, shall be
allowed to work as machinists on thD
Linotype machines, left the matter oi
the employment of machinists precisely
where 1t was before the annual session
of the TYpographical union.