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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Yachtin circles have been deepy interested
Of late in the announcement that John Jacob
Astor Is to build new elsctric yacht. Mr..
Astor has had fat.ering success with his two
previous experiments, the Corsia and Pro-
gresso. and now is TO have constructed the
largest. finest and most completely equipped
electric yacht in the world.
The boat, which hes not vet been named,
will be 72 feet over all, IL feet beam, and 4
feet drauRht. She will be built at Nyack, in
secret, under n shed, and will be fitted with
twin screws which are to be run by two cleo
trio motors capable Of developing at least 80.
horse power. The new boat is expected to
nave a maximum speed of 10 miles an hour.
with tho motors revolving 1000 times a
minute. Her ordinary speed will be about 10
or IL mics an hour. and 1t is claimed her bat.
teries will run 10 hours without recharging.
The power will be supplied by $50 cells.
The accommodR tions consist of n cockpit
forward II feet long, fitted with seats and
windows on either side and bent glass win
dows in the forward part. 1t is also fitted
with steering wheel. and independent con-
trollers for handling each OF the propellers.
spirit compass. pinnacle, speaking tubes and
electric pe,ls. There is a staircase ON either
the main deck. The seats will be upholstered
in leather. and oil of The joiner work will be
done in mahogany.
Next abaft comes the cabin and after cock
pit, both fitted and upholstered in the most
magnificent style.
In addition to her electric batteries, Mr..
Astor's yacht will be rigged as a schooner,
and will have n good sized sail plan for use in
case her machinery is disabled. he sails
consist OF tore and mainsail and jit. and will
be made of The best quality full-bleached cot
ton duck Of appropriate weight. The yacht is
being constructed under rho personal super
vision OF Mr.. Charles ID. Mosher. The designer
Of the fast yachts, Norwood, Feiseen and
Yankee Doodle. and will be finished about the
LIST Of Juno. 1t will he used by Mr.. Astor on
tho Hudson River and around Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
A CHURCH PANIC.
EXcitementin a Chicago House
of Worship.
A Mad Rush Of Affrighied COngrega-
tiOn--NO Casualties.

CHICAGO, April 6. 6.-Eighteen hundred
people were in the pews and aislcs of the
Second Baptist Church last -light and
Rev. DIR. w. NJ Lawrence, pastor OF the
church, was in the midst of an eloquent
sermon, when blazing brand fell from
the ceiling among the flowers which sur
rounded the pulpit. Instantly there was a
rush for the door. Above the roar OF the
stampeded worshipers came the reassur-
ing voice of Pastor Lawrence. "There
is no DANGER he cried.
But the worshipers, distracted beyond
control, did not pause. Again the pastor
cried out: "If you will resume your
seats VIII finish my sermon, =" but as he
uttered the last word the hyacinth at his
side caught from another blazing brand
and wnen the great chandelier with the
los lights tottered to one side and the
flames role over the PASTORS head, the
terrified worshippers waited for no further
counsel They stormed through the aisles,
over pews and were wedged in a strug-
Cling mass at the doors. Organist Howard
Wells now attempted to quell the panic.
This voice of the pastor was lost in the
tumult, but the great roar of the organ
could still toe heard. Its melody, however,
had no effect.
a woman who laid upon the Threshold
was being trampled upon when PATROL
man Woolsey dragged her up the stairs.
She was taken away bleeding and in a
sw oon by friends who were summoned.
Using force in some instance and calling
To the people to take their time, the
policeman fought his way to the audi
torium, where he picked up three other
women who had tainted.
Sexton Allison, with several others.
made their way to the attic and had
nearly extinguished the flames when the
firemen arrived. The sexton was severely
burned while fighting the flames. The
damage TO the church Is nominal. The
injuries of those who were hurt in the
rush for the street are not serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
SPORTING NEWS.
Brown University Yacht
Club Cruise.
Mr.. j. j. AStOr Will Have New
Electric Auxiliary Yacht.
Local Wheelmen Out in Force Yes
terday on ElmwO0d Avenue.

Though IL is still early in the yachting sea-
son the Brown University Yacht Club Is
already making arrangements for its annual
summer cruise, which will begin on June l6.
The plan thus far Ii to have the boats as
semble at Newport on commencement night,
and from there sail to New Bedford, where
the New Bedford Yacht Club has promised to
act a. host during tho fleets stay. Quamsl-
quisit is to be the next objective point, then
the course will be shaped slong the coast TO
New London. thence 10 Shelter Island, where
the cruise will epd.
or course this is planned in only prelimin-
airy sort OF way and is subject TO changes.
The officers Of the club for the present year
are: J. W. Tucker, 97. commodore; ]. b. Mer-
rirnan, 81. vice commodore; Charles -.
owen, '97, rear commodore; T.. W. olney, '9S,
fleet captain, and A. B. MeCrillis. 'G, secre.
tary and treasurer.
AS near as can be judged. the feet will con-
sist of the sloop Ornda, flagship; the sloop
yawl Haddassab, sloop Annie, sloop Bambino,
cutter Sharon, sloop Oracle, the Nadir, Fan
chon, Miawa. Petrol. Hays and "A new boat
now in the course of construction at Lawley' 3
yaros in Boston for rear commodore owen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

there-a scorcher could be found. bending over
TO his work and driving his steed at a rate Of
speed quite marvellous TO the novice who was
swinging from side TO side in wobbly, un-
certain fashion. But the sensation of the day
was the arrival of a triplet along Elmwood
avenue with throe wellknown riders up. 1t
created something of sensation as il foated
along, with the limbs of the three riders
working with the steaoiness of the piston rod
of a locomotive. Now and then some cycling
"has- BEEN" or "would-be" could be seen
tacking himself on TO this pace maker and
for minute or two after securing the desired
position tho single wheelman would hold il,
and then the triplet would let out link or
two. and away she'd 60. bowling merrily
down the road, to the chasrin OF the race
follower. Taken altogether, it was a great
day, and ieany wsll.known people beside
members OF the Rhode Island and Nsrragan-
sett Wheelmen were seen on the road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
Oue-Raters.

This year will probably soc tho last OF the
half.rater or l5-footer races for tho Seawan.
hnks international cup. Next season, 10 the
cup is still retained by the Oyster Bay Club.
an effort will probably be made TO induce
whoever proposes challenging to challenge
with one-rater or 2O-foot boat. In many
ways this is n far more desirable type as tho
strong tides Of the Sound have proved n seri.
Gus detriment TO the usefulness of tho little
half-rater; and great many yachtsmen
think that Far more sport would be- got out
OF the larger type Of boat.
At tho present timo there arc only three
modern one.raters In America. namely, the
Wave and two Sebtick boats the shrimp and
ono on the dsyiis of tho steam yacht sam
phre.
OF course the seawanhaka Club could not
prevent anyone chall, nsing with n hnlf.rattr
or a 2lS rater for that matter. as the cup is
open 20 challenge by boats from Is TO 25 feet
racing length. but a great many members Of
the club think that now that tho l5.foot class
l. firmly established ths larger boats should
have a chance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
Market Opened Dull But
Firm This Morning.
Corn Receipts at Chicago Still
Continue Very Small.
$800,00O of Gold Will Be Shipped to
England on Tuesday.


NEW YORK, April 6.-The receipts Of
corn at Chicago continue very small, the
approach of the opening of navigation
apparently having no effect. Farmers
will be busy now in spring seeding and
will not market corn. The cribbers will
not sell at.present prices. The Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy statement for March
is expected to be similar TO that OF Rock
Island, a moderate increase in gross earn
ings and better showing in net. The
spring wheat roads are expected to show
smaller increases in April than in March
as receipts of wheat must fall of, as the
farmers SOW and as the wish TO avoid
A ril tax assessments Is over. The gold
shipments that will begin tomorrow and
which will extend will not have very
material effect upon prices. The output
movement Will be spasmodic and 1t Is not
expected even by the most conservative
and ocservent OF foreign bankers that
more than $4,000, 600 in the aggregate
will go forward at this time. The effect
upon the market is not likely to be very
pronounced. The Cuban resolutions will
come up in the House today.
The trading Saturday was professional
but had basis in the activity ana de-
mand for bonds. There was feeling
that the bond inquiry reflected better
sentiment and that the best stocks were
likely to ieel 1t. The advance in Man
haitian was on the belief that Mayor
Strong favored the building of one OF the
lines which has been decided by the
company. Tennessee Coal and Iron
strengthened on knowledge that the
prices of iron hsd been advanced, and
that large saies had been made at the
higher rates. The quieting down of
pobacco exerted a favorable influence
Sugar was strong, but without much
activity. st. Paul strengthened on the
large earnings for the fourth week. Earn
ings generally were better than for the
preceding week.
1t became known that Hidelhach, Ickel-
heimer q Co. will ship SSC0,0l0 of gold
Tuesday, but it bad no effect upon the
market.
Joseph says: "If Tennessee Coal and
Iron, Illinois Steel or Minnesota Iron sell
of, even so moderately, get some. Bull
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and ST.
ul consistently. Sugar will work
temporarily higher. Hold some Chicago
Gas end purchaste a little Manhattan
Elevated. If London should disregard
the Cuban resolutions we shall have
material RISE -
There will he no session OF the Chicago
Board of Trade tomorrow, due 20 it being
"election Day."
No London market today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
Olympic Games Open Today.

ATHENS, April O. = The opening of the
olympian games. which occurs here today, is
being celebrated as IA national festival The
city was brilliantly decorated, ana great en-
.husiasm was manifested over the sports
The day opened with 'sTe Deum" in the
Cathedral, which was attended by tho royal
family. The weather was cloudy. The mem
bers of the American team are in excellent
condition and full of confidence. Tho trial
races today consist Of 100 and 500 O-meters
dash. also throwing the discus.
The Greeks fear their American competi.
tors. but all the athletes are very cour, eous
to each other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
A Wife Beater and Overcoat Thief Sem
fenced 10 jail.

In the Sixth District court this morn
ing Frank W. Sanborn pleaded not guilty
to the charge of breaking and entering
the store of Preston a. Brown on Dyer
street Sunday morning. He was held un-
til Friday for trial.
Joan Patel pleaded not guilty to carry
ing concealed weapon, and was held
until tomorrow morning for trial.
Chalres Coleman was sent to jail for 60
days beating his wife Sarah.
Charles Tuell, who has something of a
reputation With the police as an overcoat
thief, was sent to the county Jail for 80
days.
James Reilly was charged with keeping
a liquor nuisance and selling liquor with
out license. lie pleaded not guilty and
will have trial IN the morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

The date OF the conservation of Bishop
&. Mott Williams has been fixed for May
/, aud the place Detroit. The ceremony
is to take place in Grace Church with
Bishop Thomas Davies presiding. The
sermon will be preached by Bishop Nc
Laren OF Chicago; the bishops.of Tennessee
and OF Fond du Lac will be tho present.
ers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Yesterday wm an Heal day for cycling. and
those who laid a id- their Easter garments
for spin through the suburbs OF along the
country side fully appreciated 10. The roads
were in good condition, tho air sas keen and
pleasant. and the only p,ssihle drawback was
the siiH br'eze. great many cyclists swung
into Emwood avenue. and sped along tho
well-kept street In an easy way that made
many oassor.by long for a wheel Here ana
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

slightly radical. The following statement. for
instance. will surprise the average reader
and give shock to his previously enter
tanned conviction that the modern hospital is
one of the most benencent institutions ever
established by the philanthropy or public
spirit of mankind. "We all know. in a gen
eral sort of way" says DIR. Chase. "that this
community has reached a period in its growth
when its citizens expect to, and will do as
other cities and towns have done-very soon
establish and maintain so-called pubic hos
pital: but very few citizens. and perhaps,
may safely say, but few physicians know that
the modern hospital has entirely defeated
its original conception. and has proved po
sitive course to both tho people, as whole,
and to physicians in particular"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
WILBOUR. JACKSON q CO,
az wEYBossEr STREET m.w-f
CRIPPLE CREEK
GOLD MINES.
Ire Gold Development Com.
pany Of Boston.

Nearly 40,s00 shares already sold in Proyi,
dence alone. A few shares more viii be sold at
first price rs cents per share par value sl0o.
The recent marvellous developments in our own
mines, bought and raid for, In addition to those
bondeda and leased, justify the Company in doubling
the price Of the stock now. Come 10 my Office
and see the new map showing the Gold belt and
the Gold Veins from which rich Gre Is now Icing
shipped. Samples Of Ore, Prospectuses, Anthem
ticated Reports Incorporation Papers at my office.
Come In and investigate. The best, safest and
surest stock for rs cents on the market. W..
R0YER, Agent, 448 Butler Exchange. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

VIENNA, April 6.-The vatherland pub.
fishes letter from the superior of tho
Catholic mission station ut Orfah declar.
Ing that 5000 Armenians have been mas
sacred there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

CAIRO, April GA skirmish occurred
at Ariab, between Suakim and Aou
Hamed, on the Nile, In which friendly
Arabs routed the forces OF d dervish out.
post, killing several Of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Out In that hustiine and bustiing suburb.
pautueizsts they are taiking about establish.
Sne hospital. and the Gossiper has iust been
reading. An that connection, The address OF
Dr. Juiian A Chase. president OF the Paw
tuokss Medical Association at the annual
meeting Of that organization short time
ago. The doctors paper Is no doubt q very
able one. but tc the lay mind 10 does sppesr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
ToDAY's STOCK BOARD.

WALL STREET, 1o:15 a. m.-The stock
market opened dull but firm. Tobacco
was freely dealt in yielding ] 7S TO y rs,
su ubsequently rallying to SS Is Colorado
Fuel displayed strength and gained III
per cent. The general list was without
special change and prices are now trend
ing upward under the leadership of the
Changers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
ST. VITUS DANCE.
A Physlci Prescribcs DIR. Miles
Restorative NerviHe.

DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind:
My daughter Matte, aged IL, was afflicted
last spring with ST. vitus dance and ner-
vousness, her entire right side was numb
and nearly paralyzed. We consulted ply
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Luhy, the erratic Scranton twirler who
was suspended for the latter part of last sea.
son for deliberately throwing the bali during
the progress of game at the ooacher for the
other team, who had sbied IA few verbal
curves at him. has been sold to the Carbon
dale Club of the Pennsylvania state League.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Seeking for an explanation OF this surpris-
ing statement. the Gossiper finds IL to be Civ
ON by DIR. Chase as follows: "Tbe situation
is that today In our large oities. one-quarter.
one-third and three-quarters, even, Of the
entire inhabitants receive medical and sprgi-
cal attendance in hospitals and dispsnsaries,
when the effect of this is. more than any 9th.
or agency, TO paupsrize a large mass of the
lower classes, for fortunately ffee soup kitch-
ems are not run the year through. IL they
were. between free hospitals and free soup,
a much larger class than now do so could beg
or steal old coats and dresses enough to make
life quito endurable, without what thoy call
work" The Gossiper has heard and read Of
a great many things that have. from the view
pauperize the poor, but he must admit that
this is the first time hs has ever encountered
such a cold blooded declaration as this one Of
Or. Chase. There may be abuses OF the free
hospital and dispensary facilities provided by
persons well able to pay for private treat.
ment, but because abuses do exist in this, us
in all other charitable work. is that any rea-
SOD for assaiing such institutions ms a curse.
Will any sensible citizen agree that our Rhode
Island Hospital or that other similar institu-
tion, st. Joseph's Hospital. is a curse to this
community, OF that the influence OF either or
both is to pauperize the people9 Not for one
instant admit such a charge. even though it
comes from gentleman of such high stand.
ing in the medical profession as DIR. Chase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

Then. ~ to sailing on this side there's moth
ing for her TO meet. she outclssses all the
big single stiokers, and there would be no
sport In race with any or all Of them. As
20 laying at anchor all season at New Ro.
cheiie. that,itoo, seems absurd. Why, have
Just received letter from New York which
tells me that the Defender has Just been
painted inside and out. and her topsides have
hAd three coats. Now, 20 my mind that indi.
oates that the Defender will be In commission
IN very short time. and II she isn't sent cup.
hunting on the other side shall be very
much surprised. There isn't man down in
Bristol who doesn't hope she will be sent
scro<s. because every mothers SON OF them
believes she will core lack with a big string
of victories, and prizes enough TO satisfy half
= doxsn crack yachts"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

sician and he prescribed DIR. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. She took three bottles before
we saw any cer'ain signs OF Improvement,
but after that she began 10 improve very
fast aud / now think she Is entirely cured.
She has taken nine bottles OF the Neryinc,
bat no other medicine OF any kind.
Knox, Ind, Jan. 5, 'a5. II. w. HosrrrrrR.
Physicians prescribe DIR. Miles Remedies
because they are known 20 be the result of
the long practice and experience % one OF
the brightest. members ~ their profession,
and are carefully compounded by oxperl-
cnced chemists, In exact accordance with Dr.
Miles prescriptions as used In his practice
On sale at all druggists. wriio for DR.
Miles Book on the Heart and Norvcs. d.
Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind.
hr. Niles Remedies Restore Health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

The Gossipsr met this morning q Bristol
man, who is an enthusiastic yachtsman, and
still more enthusiastic admirer Of the De-
fender, which he says is the fastest sloop that
ever wet her keel with water. He seems to
think that the yacht will be scnt across the
water to sail against the Prince OF Wales
Britannia and the Ailsa. and he was "chock
fuii' OF predictions as to what the pride OF
Bristol will do when she gets to the other
sids- When asked why he was so confident
the Defender would cross the ocean, he said !:
"There has been some talk about the Defend
Or being sold and altered into a schooner as
was done with the CoIonia. 1t has been inti-
mated that shs would be fitted out and put
into the races on this side Of the ocean. and
again 10 has been reported tfat she would not
be put into mission az al. this season, but
would remain at anchor near New Rochelle.
!. for one. don't believe any one Of these
stories. AS to the FIRST, MIR. Iselin and his
friends are not likely to part with the boat
until they have had race with some Of the
cracks Of other countries. To be sure, In last
summers contests she showed herself vn-
measurably the superior OF vslkyne III, but
the outcome was not altogether satisfactory,
30 I don't believe there IL any intention Of
having her turned into n schooner until after
she has had a longer and better test Of her
powers than she had with the Dunraven boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
A Departed Policeman Who
Was Without Fear.
He Feigned Sickness That He
Might Fly His Kites.
very Radical Statement About Mod
ern Hospital Work.

Ex-Police Captain Saunders whose death
and burial took place short time ago, was In
his day one of the most efficient and fearless
officers this city ever had in it's service. In
deed, 1t is doubtful IL he ever actually knew
what fear was, for he never displayed any in
s1ications Of it, AT one time no arrested a
welshman OF giant stature. who knocked the
officer TO earth with a cord wood stick, but
Saunders was not one of the kind who would
stay down. Although stunned for moment.
ne was quickly on his feet again, and had he
big-framed welshman in his grasp. from
which he never released him until he was
safely behind the bars at tho station. Nor
was captain Saunders lacking in detective
ability, as his arrest OF three notorious Grim
inals, Richards, Greenwood and another
known as sixteen String Jack. These crooks
had robbed bank in Winsted. Conn.,, and
were preparing for a similar Job in this city,
had visited several banking institutions. os-
tensibly to get bills changed. but in reality
20 obtain wax impressions Of the keys.
Through the alertness and promptness Of
captain Saunders they were captured before
they had time to carry out the depredations
they had planned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06
STOCKS FOR SALE.

$4,000 Providence, Fall River and Newport Steam
boat Co lst Mortgage Per cent Geld Bonds.
$4,000 Kansas City Elevated Railway Co. per
cent lst mortgage Goid bonds
1000 Pawtuxet Valley Electric Street Railway LIST
Mortgage per cent
100 shares Mergenthaier Linotype &c.
% shares New York, New Haven and Hartford X
II. Co.
10 shares Am eri can Wrnger Co preferred stock
10 shares American Mringer Co Common Stock.
10 shares Danielsonyille Cotton Co.
% shares Providence Telephone 90.
10 snares X. Perkins Horseshoe Co. Preferred
stock
10 shares Pawtucket Gas Co
20 chores Rhode Island National Bank
26 shares Third National Bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-06

By the way. speaking Of police matters re-
minds the Gossiper Of . story told him this
morning by veteran member of the force
who read the account Of the remarkable re-
duction OF the number of cases of sickness
among members OF the force after DIR. Palmer
became the acting police surgeon. 1T was
shortly after DIR. Palmer began his labors
with the department" said the Gossiper's
informant, ''that one OF the men was re-
ported sick. The chief notified the doctor to
call on the sick man and find ont what his
condition was. Now, this particular officer
was one Of the best on the force. and was SO
regarded by ALL the chief included. When DIR.
Palmer called at his home he was somewhat
surprised 70 find the officer was absent. The
lattev's wife, not knowing the doctor or sus-
pscting his mission. pointed to an open lot
some distance away, where she said her hus.
band could be found. And there the doctor
found him, neither sick nor ailing in any
way, but engaged in the Juvenile pastime Of
flying kites. That break didn't cost the officer
his place, but any reference TO kites in hts
presence thereafter was likely to cost the
offender broken head"