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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
AN EXCURSION WRECK.
Raymond Party Meets With an Accident
Causing Death.

ROANOKE, Va, Jan. ga special from
Riverton, Va, says a section Of the Raymond
a. Whitcomb excursion train coming south
over the, shenandoah Valley branch OF the
Norfolk a. Western Railroad was wrecked
near Riverton about 10 o'clock last night. A
Pullman car porter named Phillips was
killed, and engineer Long and fireman Prop
per were injured. None of the passengers
was hurt. The engine struck a rock. which
derailed II and wrecked three cars. which
caught fire and were consumed. The track
was blocked for several hours. Riyerton Is
$50 miles north of Roanoke.
REPORT CONFIRMED IN BOSTON.
BOSTON, Jan. %. The Raymond *
Whitcomb officials in this city confirm
the reported wreck Of one of their passen-
ger trains at Riverton, Va, last night.
The train was a very heavy one and had
been divided into two sections. The con-
ductor OF the wrecked section telegraphed
that a'porter named Phillips was killed
and that the baggage car and two passen-
ger coaches were destroyed by fire, but
that none of the passengers was injured.
A new train was Immediately made up
and the excursionis lists resumed their trip
to New Orleans. Following is a list OF
the passengers in the wrecked cars:
Mrs. Mary p. Pyle, Wilmington, Del;
Miss Sarah NJ. Field, Wilmington, Del. I;
Waite Paine and wife, Boston,; w. 5.
Wyatt ana wife. Miss T.. ID. Swift,
Po~ughkeepsie, N. Y; II. A. Belcher and
wife, Boston; Mrs. Guy q. Bailey, Pough-
keepsie; DIR. Horace G.. Miller and wife,
Providence, X. l.; Mrs. l.. j. Lauman,
Burlin. la. Mrs. J. X. Breveport, Yon-
kers, N. Y. Mrs. C. Z. Potts, New York;
Miss }. A. Shafer, East Orange, N. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

Bssiuess stin Fails TO Show the Long,
Looked-for Improvement.

.NNAt
Looked-for Improvement.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25-R G.. Dun a. Co.'S
weekly review OF trade says: The week
has been marked by improvement, appa-
rent rather han real. Prices of some
products have risen, but only because sup
plies are believed TO be smaller than were
expected. Prices OF pig iron and biliets
have risen, but because coke and ore have
been made dearer and not because OF any
better demand for finished products.
Textile industries do not gain. with
materials practically unchanged, they halt
because the demand for future delivery Is
SO narrow. Cotton manufacturers have
for months been storing up staple goods,
but prices have gradually declined ever
since Oct. IL, and now average ga per cent
lower thar at that point, when the rise
from the lowest average OF quotations In
March, 1895, had been 80 per cent. In
Europe, as here, mills are running largely
against expectations.
WOODEN goods also tend lower, with
small demand, and arc practically at the
prices Of n year ago, though wool is higher.
Nor is there anything new in the boot
and shoe industry, for though hides are
about 81 per cent lower than IA fortnight
ago, leather does not change, and boots
and shoes are but slightly lower.
The failures for the week have heen 37a
In the United States, against 1868 last year
and 81 in Canada, against so last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
An Official PRONUNCIATION.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 90. - National
Chairman Harrity yesterday afternoon
issued the official call for the Democratic
national convention on Tuesday, July, Z,
entitled 90 representative equal TO double
the number of its senators and representa-
tives in the ngr of the United States,
and each territory and the District OF
Columbia shall have two delegates. The
call says: Gan democratic, conservative
citizens of the United States, irrespective
of past political associations and differ
ences. who can unite with us In the effort
for pure, economical and constitutional
government, are cordially invited To join
us in sending delegates to the conyen'
tom
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
His Golden Anniversary.

All OF the regular callers at police head
quarters were presented with a choice
Havana by Deputy Chief OF Police Patrick
Egan, for he is just 30 years old today.
Nearly half of these years have been spent
1868, he was made a policeman; June 6,
1874, a roundsmsn; Jan. 1873, a
sergeant; April 10. 1876, a captain, m
Dec. 20, 1889, deputy chief OF police.
His many friends wish him a long life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
About the Ericsson.

NEW LONDON, Jan. 25.-The officers in charge
OF the torpedo boat Ericsson. now in this har
Dor. state that IN the government has ao-
copied the vessel, as reported yesterday, IL is
news to them. No word has been sent to
New London TO that effect. The Ericsson is
not ready for going TO sea. There are several
attachments holding against the builders Of
the vessel. snd these will have to be dissolved
before she can leave port.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Soldiers Bounty Question.

NoRwALK, Conn.,, Jan. %. -Norwalk is
very much engaged at present with the old
soldier bounty question. There are 30
claimants for the s10O bounty and they
have placed their claims in the hands of
attorneys for collection with compound
interest. should the claims prove valid,
the town will be compelled to pay over
gSO OC0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Same House Afire Twice.

The fire department was called by
alarms from box p to 9 Benevolent street
twice today, about and a little past 2
p. m. The first time a fire was found
in the ash bin and the second between
the walls and floor on the first story. The
damage was slight and hot ashes was
the cause. The Anthony heirs own the
house, and Mrs. A. T.. Percy occupies 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Alexander Mcmillan Dead.

New YORK, Jan. 25.-The death OF AL
exander Mcmillan, one Of the two broth
ers who founded the publishing house of
Mcmillan q Company, was today an
nounced by cablegram from the London
to the American house in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
FROM THE DEEP.
Body OF an Unknown Man Picked Up by a
Tug.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. %. = The tug
Annie X. Wood, while going down the
hsrbor this morning, picked up a dead
body near the Bridgeport lighthouse. The
remains were badly de%composed and were
severely gashed. The body was brought
10 this city and placed in the morgue.
In The pockets OF the dead mans clothing
were a briarwood pipe, ~ cents and a
letter addressed to {. a. Clarkson, Burr
road, Bridgeport. Tn letter was written
In the Swedish language. There are
no further clues.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
The Alleged Deal Denied.

New BRITAIN. Cor n, Jan. %. -Ex-Congress
man r.. J. Vance this morning denied all
knowledge of an alleged deal reported yoster.
day TO the OBJECT that he was about to sue
coed Clinton b.. Davis as chairman Of the
Democratic State central committed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Body of a Baby.

NEW HANfS. Corn. Jan. ga party
boys this morning found nj the Crlttendcn n
fruit crate containing the body % a baby.
There Is TO clue. end the pplics ara irvqstl.
eating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Boston,s New Street superintendent.

BosToN, Jan. %. Mayor Quincy an
nounced today mis- selection OF Benjamin
w. Wells for superintendent OF streets to
succeed Superintendent Wheeler, resigned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
TO A
Folding Bed Closed Up With a - Year
Old Girl.

New CASTLE. KY, Jan. 25.-MagRie Waford,
aged IL years, daughter OF r. +. Wafford. was
smothered to death here through a folding
bed closing up with the girl in it. She was
not discovered until next morning, and when
taken from the bed. life had evidently been
extinct some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
New Warden Of the Iomhs.

NEW YORK, Jan. rs. --Commissioner
OF the department OF corrections
It noon today announced the appointment
,f John Il. Van Carr as warden OF the
rombs to succeed John j. Fallon, re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
To Meet war EXPENSES.

MArRTD, Jan. 2.-As a special cabinet
meeting just held it was resolved to in
crease the duties on imports into Cuba
ana especially on foreign goods, in order
TO meet the war expenses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
A Princes Burial Place.

LONDON, Jan. 26 1t has been def
Henry Of Battenberg are to to buried in
whippingham Church, beneath the royal
pew, in accordance with hts wish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
A General With Cavalry.

BARCELONA, Jan. %. = General valeriano
weylor. the newly appointed captain general
Of the Island Of Cuba. sailed today for Havana
accompanied by 1000 cavalry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

An alarm from box n a little after /
O'Clock this afternoon was for 4 slight
FIRE in the cellar OF a house at 0 Benevo-
lent str Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Silk Mills Burned.

MIpDr ETowN. N. ", Jan. 2S.-The Decker
town silk mills were totally destroyed by fire
last right; loss, $50. 900. The origin Of the
fire ~ unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
PASSENGERS TAKEN OFF.

SANDY Hook. Jan. rs, 2:4o p. m The life
saving crews have commenced transferring
the st. Paul's passengers to another steamer.
Everything Is working well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Beware of Ointmcnts for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.

~ mercury will surely destroy tho senss OF
smell and com rletely derange the whole sys-
tom when entering ~ through the mucous
surfaces. such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi.
clans, as tho damage they viii do IL ten fold
20 the good you. can possibly derive nom
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
v. j. Cheney a. Co.. Toledo, O., contains no
mercury. and Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you Get the genuine. IL Is taken In
~ternaiiy, and made NJ Toledo. Ohio. by r. j.
Cheney A. Co. Testimonials FREQ.
tI-solc by Druggists, price 200. per bottle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
COTTON.

Cotton futures opened steady OF the ad-
vance; sales, 5000 bales. February. sol;
March. SOS; April, sl3; May, SLY: June.
s.2l; July, s.2i; August, SPA; September. 100;
October, 7.79; December, 7.73 bid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

Cattle. 400.
Curb May wheat. .....
PROVIDENCE HOUSE.
The clearings of the Providence banks today
amounted to ss6i, 200, and for the week aggre.
gated IS, 5l4, 800.
The morning times., 1896-01-20

pressed itself upon their acceptance, Eu-
rope has civilized England, united Ger
mauy, Republican France and Switzerland,
and America realizes in our glorious iand
the highest attainments the world las
yet known in civil and religious freedom.
ANY American, whether he edits a
secular newspaper, or writes books OF
travel, or stands in 4 Christian pulpit, If
he considers the rock whence he was hewn
and the hole of the pit whence he was
digged, should be ashamed to talk of with
holding Christianity from men because they
are not asking for it,
PRETTY EFFECTS INTRODUCED.
A.. Many pretty effects were introduced iN
the singing of rs weet Peace, the Gift of
Gods Love" just before the beginning OF
the conservation service. Rev. d. Clark
made some excellent remarks in opening
this interesting part OF its closing session.
On his close there was a silent prayer while
the choir softly sang Nearer My God to
Thee" The favorite hymns melody was
beautifully rendered.
Then began the giving of thanks by the
Endeavorers. AS each member of the
society arose a verse of Scripture was
recited. Almost all were short, single
verses which expressed the feelings of tue
speakers. Onesister was rather long -windcd-
1t seemed as if she had prepared speech,
this she finally finished.
Just one verse" said DR.. Clark, who
conducted the conservation service, were
glad to hear from the sister" And the big
crowd smiled.
The audience was so large that frequently
several Endea vorers or two or more societies
would arise to deliver their lines OF praise
When the Ninth Street Christian Church
Society arose with its pastor, it seemed
as il all the congregation was there. This
church, by the way, was formed out of a
Christian Endeayor society. The members
OF the society didn't recite. With the aid
of a cornetist, they sang their praise OF
thanksgiving.
The convention finally ended in glorious
outburst of song, when Rev. DR.. Canter,
of Mount Vernon Place NJ. f. Church,
had said the farewell benediction.
There were prayers in all the Protestant
churches OF the city in the evening for
the success of the coming International
convention OF the Christian Endeavor
societies, which is to be held in Wash
ington.
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BANQUET AND RECEPTION.
West Virginians In the District
VIII Fete Their Congressman.

The West Virginia Republicans now re-
siding in Washington, including those who
at any time claimed citizenship in the State,
have arranged to tender n reception and
banquet to their delegation in Congress,
and other special guests, Thursday evening
next. at the Hotel Page. A committee of
arrangements, OF which Mr.. w. Is. Mat
thcws is secretary, has the affair in charge.
The list Of guests will embrace Senators
Elkins and Faulkner, and Congressman
Dovener, Dayton, Huling, and Miller OF
West virginia: Congressman Dolliver and
Lacey, Of Iowa; and Congressman Blue, OF
Kansas, the last three being former resi-
dents OF the State. There will be brief
addresses from each of these and from
others.
1t is announced that every West Virginia
Republican iii the cityis expected to par
ticipate and there will be 4 number present
OF those not District residents.
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SCARED BY ASTRAY BULLET
Shop Girl" Actors Fired Upon in
Their Dressing-Room.
shot supposed TO Have Come From "a
Resident of a Thirteenth street
Boarding House.

Two male members OF the Shop Girl Com
pahy We're shot at by some unknown person
late saturday night, while they were putting
on their street dress in their Dressing
room at the National Tneater The sbot
wasfiredby some one in one of the Thirteenth
street boarding houses, wnIcn abuu against
the east side of the theater.
The mystery is being Investigated by the
police, who as yet have not reached a
solution. The men who came near to
being shot, as soon as the bali had whizzed
within few inches OF them and buried itself
In the wall, turned off the gas and fled
Inc theory OF the police is that the actors
We're giving undue publicity TO their toilet
and that an occupant of one of the back
rooms in one of the boarding houl.s
took olfense and fired the gun. =,
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Funeral of Gen. Fnw,er

Brooklyn, N. T., Jan. 19.-Thc funeral Of
the late Gen. Edward b. Fowler took
place this afternoon from the Simpson
NJ. +. Church. The Rev. DR.. j. o. Wilson
and the Rev DR.. Lyman Abbott officiated
at the funeral services. The pallbcarers
were Gen. Benjamin F. Tracey, Gen. John
B. woodward, Gen. Daniel Butterfield,
Gen. James McLeer, Gen. Theodore b.
Gates, st. Clair McKeiway and Seth Low.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
Race War Mt Chicago.

Chicago, JAM 19.-As result of general
fight between crowd of Greeks ard Ger
mans at Haywood yesterday afternoon.
nearly dozen were injured but none will
die. The trouble started at Norton's can
factory at North avenue and st. Charles
road. The fight created 4 riot on the
streets of haywood and citizens were
promiscuously sworn in as deputy con-
stables to preserve order.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
GRAFTON JEwETT FOUND.
He Is Safely Housed and VIII Be
Sent Home Today.

Grafton Jewett, ten years old, who was
repurted by his mother as missing yester-
day, was housed at police sta ton No. g
last uight and will be ereturned To his home
at Charlton Heights today.
Grafton came TO the city yesterday with
Willie Grant, small colored boy. who
stated that he had stolen so cents, and
proposed that he and Grafton go on
lark.
Grafton was found by Defective Quinlan
Yesterday and provided with dinner. The
police of the Sixth precinct gave him
supper ard lodging and will see that he
gets home.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
SPANS NEW FOREIGN MINISTER.
Marquis del Paso de In Merced Enters
Upon His Duties.

SeDor Depuy dc LONE, the Spanish MIN
lister, received notice last night that Senior
EIduayen, the new Spanish minister Of
foreign affairs, whose title is Marquis
del Paso de la Merced, had taken the
oath Of office and entered upon the dis
charge OF bis Duties.
The minister's advice yesterday from
Cuba were to the effect that only minor
engagements between the insurgents and
loyal troops bad occurred in the past day
or two, none Of them being OF Importance.
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SENATOR FRYE WILL SPEAK.
SONS and Daughters of Maine Arrang
ing for Reception.

The regular meeting of the Sons and
Daughters of Maine was held at their new
quarters, No. 419 Tenth street northwest.
Saturday evening and arrangements made
for n reception to be rendered Maine
Congressman some time in February.
A committee of six ladies and six gen
tlemen, headed by Gen. John b. Cation,
was chosen to have charge of the arrange
meDts for the affair Senator William p.
Frye of Maine has consented to deliver
an address, and other features will be
provided for.
AT the social session hort speeches were
made by Mr.. George Chase OF Toledo, o..
Gen. Ellis Spear and Maj. II. u. Norton
of this city.
Humorous selections and an original
poem were delivered by Mr.. j. L. MeCreery
of Iowa, and piano solo was rendered
by Miss webb of this city.
At the next meeting of the society,
February 1, final arrangements for the
reception will be made.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
National Topographic COMPANY.

The following gentlemen were elected as
the board of directors OF the National
Topographic Company by the stockholders
at their annual meeting, in New York
on Saturday: Andrew Devine, Ogden Mills,
E. V. Murphy, +. j. Warburton, Philip T.
Dodge, Stiison Hutchins, James o. Celphane,
Robert F. Rogers, and Lee Hutchins
The morning times., 1896-01-20
PoLIcEMEN MUST DRILL.
They VIII Be Put Through Foot Tao
les EYerY Eriday

HHey w III DE Tut through OOt TIC
les Every Friday.
The police of the Fourth precinct will
hereafter drill each Tuesday and Friday
afternoons on the E street concrete in
front of station No. 4.
The order was posted in the station last
night, and Sergt. Daily is to act as drill
master.
The men win be exercised in foot move
ments in accordance with the new army
tactics. 1t is thought that this plan viii
be followed by the other precincts In the
department..
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Southern Republlcans. to Meet.

j. NJ. Langston and d. F. Bats, of Vir-
ginia, and Congressman George W. Murray,
OF South Carolina, will address the Re
publican Association this evening, at 93S
N street nerth west. All Southern Republi-
cans are invited to be present. Permanent
officers and quarters will be selected at
this meeting.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
TEACHINGS OF THEosoPHY.
George NJ. Coffln's Lecture ut Metz
erOft'S HALL

erott's Hall.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Coffin iectured last night
at Metzerott Banquet Hall ON "Theosophy
Contrasted With Christian Dogmas'' -
He delvcd into the history OF the dogmas
or the divinity of Christ, the remission of
sins, original sins and others, which were
insisted upon by various Christian churches,
and quoted passages from the Bible to show
that they. were without warrant. and We're
mans Illogical conclusions gradually built
upon false premises, until the whole frabric
was SO unreasonable and absurd as to keep
sensible people out of the churches
Speaking of wealth, he said that Jesus
did not inveigh against the ma king of money
and good issue OF it, but against the
boarding of great fortunes.
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Had Jim,Jams at the station.

Lucy Custer and Elizabeth Jones, colored,
were arrested yesterday by Policeman
Auguste Of the Fourth precinct, on eae
charge of profanity. At the station. Lucy
was attacked with delirium -tremens and
medical aid was given her.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
Not One Arrest.

Last night was so dun in police circles,
and particularly in the Sixth precinct,
that the station blottcr did not indicate
one arrest. 1t Is very seldom that this
happens in any OF the police precincts.
but in the case of the Sixth 1t Is very ur-
common. 20
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Burgnrs Entered the window.

George Miller of No. 502 Maine avenue
reported to the police of the Fourth pre-
cinct that his house was entered yesterday
morning and that clothing valued at $15
was taken. Entrance was effected by
raising the front wondow.
The morning times., 1896-01-20
FOR woMAN's SUFFRAGE.
Leaders Preparing for the Annual
Convention Here

The twenty-eighth annual convention OF
the National Woman's Suffrage Associa-
tion Will be held in. Washington, January
23 to 2S.
Miss Susan B. Anthony, president. and
Miss Harriet Taylor Upton, treasurer OF
the association, are in Washington ar
ranging the details of the meeting.
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ENDED N GLORIOUS SONG
Convention Of Endeav9ers Holds
Its Closing Session.
REV. DIR. HAMLIN'S ADDRESS

He Describes the Missionary Situa-
tion in the East and Disputes Cor
respondent Henry Norman's Dechr-
alton That OMISSIONS Are Doing
More Harm Than Good
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-01
DR. DAVID KENNEDYS FAV0RITE REMEDY

anu Sne dSKeu ule lo give IL d Irlal. 1 had been confined to my bed for five weeks, and I admit that I didn't think there was much chance of getting out of it. Well, I tried Favorite Remedy. There seemed to be a change that sur prised me. In a week Twas able to get out of bed and go around the house, and in a short time I recovered com pletely. I feel that I am permanently cured. I can work sixteen hours a day now, and to Dr, Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is all the credit due'
 Favorite Remedy is a perfect blood and nerve medicine. It restores the liver to healthy condition cures the worst cases of constipation and all diseases peculiar to females, It cures scrofula, salt rheun, rheumatism dyspepsia, all kidney, bladder and urinary diseases, gravel diabetes, and Bright's disease. In this last disease it has cured where all else failed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-01
Plans for Enteriaininn.

Hartford, Jan. 31.-A meeting of citi- zens was held at the invitation of Mayor Brainerd in his office tonight to devise means of entertaining Governor Bush- well of Ohio and Mayor McKisson of Cincinnati on the occasion of their visit to this city to extend formal invi- tations to the governor and citizens of this state to be present at the centen- nial celebration of the settlement of the western reserve. The meeting organ ized with Mayor Brainerd as chairman and Charles E. Gross secretary. Coy ernor Coffin, Mayor Brainerd and Henry c. Robinson were appointed a committee to receive the visitors and another committee was appointed to entertain them. The delegation from Ohio will be here but one day, arriving in the morning and leaving early in the evening for their western homes.