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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-29
LATE FOREIGN NEWS NOTES

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Sir John Millais
president of the Royal Academy,
died at $50 p. m. to-day.
John Everett Millais was born at
Southampton in 1929. The family
Millais has held for centuries place
among the lesser landlords in The
island OF Jersey, where the name
probably existed long prior to the
Norman conquest of England.
LONDON, Aug. 12.-The Irish Land
bill, as amended in the House OF
Lords, was before the House of
Commons again to-day. Chief Sec
rotary for Ireland, Gerald Balfour,
indicated the proposed course of the
Government. He said they were
prepared to acquiesce to the new
Turbary clause, to Lord Tnchiquins
new subscription clause and to the
amendment dealing with procedure
sales. The other amendments would
be accepted on principle, but on the
one question of pasture holdings
the Government would adhere to
limit and could not accept Lord
Managhten's amendment emitting
clause 5.
Balfour also said the Lords had
materially altered the bill to the
detriment Of tenants, but he hoped
the Lords would accept the measure
in the shape the Commons would
return it to them, otherwise it
would be calamity to Ireland, in
Guiding the landlords themselves.
The Chief Secretary said there
had been great change for the bet
ter lately in the condition OF Ireland
where intense bitterness was dying
out. Would they seize the opportu-
nifty to reinforce the kindlier feeling
prevailing, or were they going to
justify those only too ready to in-
culcate the most pernicious lesson
that for Ireland when tranquil moth
ing would be done, but for Ireland
clamorous and crime-ridden no con-
cession would be denied? That was
the question to be decided, and he
most sincerely hoped Parliament
might be wisely guided in arriving
at decision. (Cheers).
WASHINGTON, August 19.-Acting
Secretary Curtis to- day received a
telegram from the Assistant Treas
urer at New York stating that ar
rangements had been made there
to import six millions in gold from
Europe. While foreign exchange is
slightly above the importing point,
it is said that should it decline dur
ing the next few days as rapidly as
during the last week gold importa-
tions from Europe would yield a
good profit. The officials are hope
full that the tide has turned, and
that from now on the reserve will be
rapidly increased. The Treasury to-
day lost $l53,600 in gold coin and
$4,000 in bars, which leaves the
true amount OF the reserve $l04,361,-
( 051.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-29

Timber long under water soon dis
integrates on exposure to the air.
There are in the Thames number
Of piles still sound which are beliey-
ed to have been driven there by the
Roman engineers when the invaders
first made a bridge across that
stream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

Washington, July 1.-THE Marine hos
pital bureau is receiving full reports OF
the progress of the yellow fever, cholera
and smallpox epidemics progressing in
various parts OF the world. While these
show a heavy mortality for the hot
months. the ravages are not such as TO
cause fear so far as this country is con-
cerned.
The last reports from Cuba show that
smallpox is proving more deadly than
yellow fever. The fever is epidemic at
the seaport towns, where the Spanish
troops are garrisoned, but the smallpox
Is virulent throughout the interior. A
recent letter from DR.. Caminero, United
States sanitary inspector at Santiago de
Cuba, says there arc 2000 cases in that
city, which has 10000 population. Or.
Caminero says: There are tenement
houses which contain as many as q
cases. Yellow fever has decreased some
what, but viii again commence it's
deadly mission as soon as the new re-
cruits, announced as coming, begin to
arrive"
In his last letter, DIR. Caminero reports:
smallpox has taken most virulent
form, and the number of cases increases
daily. Yellow fever has also taken n
malignant character, and all the cases
end fatally al present. Eighty per cent
of the smallpox cases are in non-vac-
Cinated colored people. who are COM
Iletely opposed TO being vaccinated while
the epidemic RACES from fear of catch
ing the disease. The government will
1lake vaccination compulsory. the gov
eminent physicians will go from house
10 house"
Marine hospital officials will strictly
enforce the quarantine laws, and thus
guard against the entry of the epdemics
10 American ports. No case of yellow
fever has yet been reported in the United
States, and Key West is the only place
afflicted with smallpox. The reports
from there show 81 cases and four deaths
for the week ending July Q.
Late cholera reports from Egypt are
more favorable. The United States com
missioner at Constantinople reports that
the disease is abating in the interior OF
Egypt. The Egyptian outbreak has not
yet spread to any European port. a re-
port appeared last week that cases OF
Asiatic cholera had appeared q Dantzig
Germany. Surgeon General 7Nyman
cabled at once to Consul General Kay at
Berlin, and in reply received q cable
saying: False alarm; not Aslatic."
Little apprehension IL felt here that
cholera can be brought to this country
from Egypt, as the trade is very limited.
AS precaution, however, Consul Cen
eral Penfield, at Cairo. acting under in
structlons from Washington, has or
dered that no invoices for shipments OF
rags to the Unit I'd Statfs shall be p1ado
until 80 days after the cessation OF
cholera
Reports concerning the plaques In
Canton. japan. and Formosa. show that
they are abating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
grievances.

Another man named boulant was also
arrested at the same time as Francois.
When the latter had fired at the presi-
dent and the crowd rushed AT him with
a threatening aspect, Boulant came 10
his defense, exclaiming: 'Well done.
That's the man for me-"
-tt,t,t,fi- tire return from Hong Champs 10
the city, after the review of the troops
was over President Faure received a
tremendous ovation
Francois record proves to be well
known, and he has before been under the
surveillance of the police. On June 29
he threw in the chamber of deputies
pamphlet entitled. Freedom Of writing
In the 18th century, under Felix l." In
this pamphlet he spoke of the abuses OF
the administration, and declared that
attempts had been made to poison him
wherever he went. en-.
When Francois was rescued from the
crowd, after he had fired at the presi-
dent, he was covered with blood.
After the excitement OF the sensational
firing upon the president of a throng
OF people had somewhat subsided, the
incident began to be regarded as only
the irresponsible and harmless act of a
madman. But, nevertheless. several OF
the ambassadors Of foreign powers and
diplomats called upon President Faure
to offer their fluctuations. and sovereigns
telegraphed their congratulations upon
his escape.
The heat throughout the day was
sitting, and proved most trying to the
troops that took part In the review and
parade. a balloon. which had been sent
UP as a feature OF the celebration. hung
motionless over the city. with not enough
current of air to drift II. Many soldiers
reu in the ranks during the day from
sunstroke All the ambulance wagons
were full. Directly n halt was called.
and large numbers Of soldiers rushed
into the houses TO get a drink OF water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
NEWPORT NEWS.
Annual Meeting of Rhode Island
Dental Society.

NEWPORT, July 10. The annual meet
ing OF the Rhode Island Dental Society
was held in this city yesterday and was
largely attended py visitors from away.
The meetings were held al the Hygea spa
pavilion at the beach, and the election
of officers resulted as follows:
President, l.. i. Robinson OF Newport.
Vice President, Il. j. Heffern of Paw
tucket.
Secretary, e.. "a. Carr OF Newport.
Treasurer, ". w. Gillett OF Newport.
Librarian, L. ID. Winsor of Providence.
Executive committee, j. Z. Allen and
V. Il. Baggett of Providence.
IL. w. Milliken of Boston read paper
on Magnetism Hydratc; lis Alkaline
and Antiseptic Action in Local and sys-
temaiic Acidity."
The special prizes for the Newport
Horse Show were announced yesterday,
and as n rule the donaters are summer
people, and the sum $50. This show will
be the especial feature OF the season, and
not only the summer people, but the per-
manent residents are taking great inter-
est in the affair, and several horses Will
be shown by ''natives."
The second race OF the one-raters will
take place this afternoon, the course TO
be the same az on Monday. Ii IL posi- bic
that there viii be more boats stPrt than
in the first race, which will greatly in
crease the interest. "Nat" Watson, who
won the race on Monday, in the Asahi,
has won 10 out OF IL races this season in
the boat.
The Newport baseball team has returned
home, and this afternoon Will play with
the Portland Reserves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
ORDER OF PILGRIM FATHERS.
Officers OF Narragansett Colony Installed
Last Night.

The member OF Narragansett Colony
of the United Order OF Pilgrim Fathers
had a very pleasant session at their hall,
$50 Westminster street, last evening, the
event being the installation OF officers.
TIE ceremony was performed in very
plcnsing manner by Deputy Supreme
Governor Walter Il. Knight OF Brockton,
VINO was assisted by Il. T.. lilton ns Su-
preme lieutenant governor, Mrs. Lillian
Knight as supr, me sergeant-at-arms, Mrs.
,Ioscnhine Adams as deputy supreme
sergeant-at-arms, and George holDrook as
chaplain.
me officers installed were: Edwin [.
Reynolds. governor; Emma V. Sphinx,
lieutonant governors. Robert a. Lind
SAY. sergeant alarms; Ora A. Henlett,
deputy sergcant-at-arms; Richard A.
well, treasurer, and Henry T.. Luther
teutinol OF inner gate. Ex-Goyernor.G.
IL. l.. Hewlett was deputlzed by The SUI
prerae officers to install Jennie a. Frank
lin AS chaplain aud Etinuc Read as scnti-
mel Of the outer gate at some future ses-
sion, they being unavoioably absent last
evening. Al the close OF tho session
substantial supper was served by The social
COMMITTEES. ihe members OF ths Install
ing board came 10 the city carly in the
day, which was spent down the hay, and
as N shore dinner was something of a
rarity TO them they made it the subject
OF discussion curing the evening. The
visitors were accompanied by :. VI. Hol-
man OF AtItehoro, who Is prominently
connected with the order, and is also
the grand chancellor of the order OF
knights OF Pythias Of Nassacnusetl 5.
Brother Holman presided at the piano,
and being finished musician, rendered
several selcctio on that instrument dur
ing the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
NARRAGANSETT PIER.
Providence People Now al Several Hotels.
Beach improvements.

The New Mathe wson will give hop
on Friday evening. The spacious hall
room of this hotel is attracting crowds
on the evening of balls.
Wednesday and Saturday evenings
dances VIII be neld in the Casino.
Monday the temperature of the water
was 66 degrees. This is warmer than 1t
has been at any time this season.
Professor Clasen IS TO have two Shet-
land ponies on the beach in few days.
The ponies. with saddles. will make
trips up and down the beach carry ing
whosoever VIII.
Arrivals from Providence. II. A. Grim
wood and wife, Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas
Grimes, Miss Emma Il. and Manning
Grimes, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Waterman,
Mr.. Charles l.. A. Heiser, Mr.. George NJ.
Whitford, William Y. Bottom. +. !.
Flanagan, T.. Anthony, RALPH ". jane
son, Mrs. Harton and daughter, B. Le-
derer, Eddie and Izro irving, Walter and
Sammie Lederer, Miss Bertha Oliver,
John Z. Taft, Il. j. Carpenter, Waiter j.
Eddy, Charles Il. Simpson, Fred W.
Nicholas, Jonn l.. Taft, Mrs. William and
Mrs. Osmond Clarke. j.. T.. Zekel, q. W.
Lamphear, :. Z. jameson and wife, Ralph
Waldo Jameson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
KENNEFICK DEAD.
Fatal Result of an Accident At american
Strip Windiass Works.


Morris Kenn' Hck, the blacksmith, who
was injured at the merican Ship Wind
lass Company's orks Monday, died at
his home, Gil North Main street, at 6
p. m. last evening from the effect of his
injuries Dr. Charles Z. Marston, who
attended him, gives as the cause OF Ken
neiick's death peretontis, superInduced
ty a rupture of the stomach, caused by.a
blow.
Mr.. Kennefck vas at ork on q piece
of ron and was ,lding he same on an
anvil, when is striker lost his hold on
the hammer itn which the iron was
being struck and the piece OF iron was
thrown against The stomach of Mr.. Ken
neiick. Jmmed lately, after he was hurt he
was taken 10 the Rhode Island Hospital
and was atterward removed TO his home.
He was 65 years OLD.
DIR. Marstou gave certificate in ac-
cordanCe with the above Statements as to
the cause of death, and as the injuries
tnat proved fatal were the result OF an
sccident, the striker IS not held liable for
the consequences of the loss OF his mold
on the hammer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
Epworth League Convention.

The convention OF the First General
Conference District OF the Epworth
League for 1896 will te held in this city
from Sept ~ 10 Oct. /.
This branch includes oil OF New Eng
lana. The Methodist churches of the city
have invited the officers OF the League to
hold their sessions In the churches, the
initiativs being taken bv Primitive NJ. T..
Church and several Of the sessions will
he held at that church. DR.. Butts OF
Psychological Seminary will preach the
sermon on The opening night. 1t is also
hoped that Bishop Klnde, who is gem
cral president OF the Epworth League,
will be present at tie convention. ON
Wednesday morning there will be an
early o. clock rervice, leo 10y Rev. q.
". Scott. At 9 o'clocl- there will he
meeting 10 be addressed by three ladies'
on the subject of missions. Mrs. DR.. X. l..
Greene will speak uron the "ldcal Junior
League" Directly follC wing the close OF
this meeting an excursion TO Newport
viii be taken hy the delegates, anc in
;he evening there wilt be rally ing
meeting in Infantry liall, OF witch il Is
expectd that the Bishop will speak.
Thursday morning there will be an
other q o'clock meeting, led by Rev. n.
u. Cady of this city During the day the
concluding business OF the convention
will be transacted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
FULL OF PLUCK.
The Story Of Arkansas Boys Day
In Washington.
He Had Walked All the Way to Ex.
plain an lnvention.

WASHINGTON, July ID. The Navy Do
partment has many experiences with
inventors, but one OF the most novel
occurred today.
A boy hardly 10 years of age, with .
marked foreign accent, called at the
office OF the secretary Of the navy and
said he came in response to a letter from
the department.. THIS letter dated so me
months ago, was In reply TO one sent by
the boy, who claimed to have discoy-
cred a substance which would render
vessels unsinkaDIe. lie refused I'm his
original letter to disclose the nature of
his discovery or the process OF manufac-
ture involved.
The department had written the usual
stereotyped answer saying that nothing
could be done until more was known OF
the device. The boy, without means,
had walked all the way from Arkansas
to Washington for the purpose of show
ing to the officials what he believed
would make his fortune.
AS soon as his pathetic story was
known he was treated with ali the con-
sideration OF well-known and practical
inventor. lie was semitic Chief Con-
structor Hichborn, who listened kindly
TO his story The constructor had been
himself poor boy and realized the
prlNhtioDb tnTOugn WHICH tno Uoy De-
fore him must have gone to reach Wash
,ngton. to.meet the encouragement and
encounter disappointment.
He explained rs well as he coufG the
uselessness OF the supposed invention,
and finally had Naval Constructor Taylor
show the boy the plane fora ship. The
lad was slow To accept the dismal view
taken by the officials, and left eventual
ly with the notion that IL was his own
inability to explain his device, aud his
desire to keep IL secret, that prevented
the naval experts from purchasing it at
once.
lie said that he walked all the way
from Arkansas, going first TO New York,
where he saw Edison, who had, presnni-
ably out of Kindness of mis- heart, offer
ed him Sl0 for the secret invention. He
had refused this offer, and had kept on
his toilsome way until he found the
Washington authorities. After hearing
the Encouraging statements OF the
officers, the boy SAID with a sigh, "Well
guess Ill lave to take my invention to
Europe"
he was intelligent and full OF grit, and
the Impractical biiity or his device and the
crudity of the little drawing he carried
with him did not detract from the inter-
est in. pired by the boy. There was some
thing very CHEEKY. but not at all disre-
spectful. in his tone when he turned
from the plans. Constructor Taylor
explained TO him for halt an hour, and,
waving is hand, said: swell, SO long,
young man."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
ATTACK OF PARALYSIS.
Cornslius Vanderbilt Seriously Sick ~
His Sew York Home.


New York, July 15.--Cornelius Wander
bilt, Sr., came TO town Monday to see
his son, and to take him back to New
port, IL his condition permitted. He
found his son conyalescent, but suddenly
became very sick himself. Messengers
were sent TO Doctors Draper. Delaneld
and McLane, who at once went to the
house. Mr. Vanderbilt became soma
worse yesterday. Early I'm the evening
passersby the Vanderbilt mansion were
surprised to see parts of Fifth avenue
and Fifty-seventh street strewn with
tan bark. Everyone in the house was
reticent as to the nature OF Mr.. Wander.
bits sickness, though Ii is believed 20
be an attack of paralysis. caused by
worry over his sons proposed marriage
to Miss Wilson
At first no one would admit that Mr.
Vanderbilt was sick. but when the tan
bark was spread around his house they
reluctantly confessed. So sick was no
yesterday that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.,
did not SO out at all. but remained with
his father. Mrs. Vanderbilt and her
daughter are at The Breakers, but are
expected here today
1t is feared that his sons decision to
marry. with or without his consent, has
worried Mr.. Vanderbilt so much that IL
brought on the paralytic stroke.
Young Mr. Vanderbilt drove in Cen
trail park with Miss Wilson on Monday
for the first time since the attack OF
infammatory rheumatism compelled
him to put off his marriage. Though
still very weak. he is able to be about
the house, and will be with his father till
hdi out of danger. The marriage. which
IL was expected would take place this
week. will be postponed till his IA asher's
health is restored.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
RIVERSIDE.
A Scorcher Receives Chastisement
From u Victim.

Scorchcr Receives Chastiscment
From u Victim.
Zone OF the biyclists who has habit
Of riding on the sidewalks at a very high
rate OF speed, received every much
needed lesson last evening. One OF the
residents of the village was walking to-
wards Crescent Park when one of the
scorchers came along and coiided with
the pedestrian and threw him down. The
gentleman sprang from the ground and
not waitin TO see whether he was in
jured or not, proceeded To chastise the
bicyclist in very neat manner.
Last evening a very pretty birthday
rarity was given at the residence OF Mrs.
George Brown on Turner aveune. Tne
affair was in honor OF the sixteenth ami
versary of the birth of Miss Bessie
Brown. A largo number of the young
people Of Riverside and many friends OF
the young lady from Providence were in
attendance. The lawn was very tastefuily
decorated with Japanese lanterns.
Miss lena Winchester, daughter OF the
Hon. Levi S. Winchester. IS spending a
few weeks in Petersbcro, N. III.
The American Mechanics held their
regular meeting In Winchester Hall last
evening. Two applications for member
lip were received.
The Knights of Pythias will meet in
Grubes Hall this evening.
One OF the electrics was derailed last
evening and cars were delayed twenty
minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
FANCIED GRIEVANCE.
Led to the Attempted Assassin alton
Of President Faure.
Woulc-Bc Slayer Narrowly Escaped
Lynching From the Crowd.

PARIS, July Is = The man Fran
co.'s, who fired the two shots,
was surrounded at the moment
by hundreds OF people whose attshtion
was, however. directed toward the presi-
dents carriage. The immediate specta-
tors OF the act. Mortified and indignant.
rushed upon the shooter with loud cries
OF "A mort" Things looked decidedly
threatening for Francois. and IL seemed
as though summary punishment was 10
be wreaked upon him on the spot by tho
infuriated crowd. But a strong escort
of police appeared promptly on the
scene and took charge of the .oulprit and
succeeded In transferring him In safety
to police station.
There Francois was Immediately ex-
amined, and stated In reply TO queries
that he was "a foreman In the municipal
office Of works. The revolver from which
the two shots had been fred was still In
his possession. Ii was a small weapon.
of the bulldog pattern. and It's chambers
still contained four undischarged blank
cartridges. Francois claimed that the
two cartridges which he had discharged
were also blank. and that his purpose
In firing them was simply 10 create
sensation, and thus call attention to his
erieyancea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
Passengers Landed Safely.

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, July l5.-The
steamer Eureka arrived last night from
San Francisco. lier captain reports that
he passed the stranded Pacific mail
steamer Columbia, and went to her as
sistance. The captain OF the Columbia
defined aid and said that tugs were ex-
pected from san trnncisco. The Colum-
bis struck the beach bow-on. Her pro-
reller is partly cut OF water and her
stern is afoat. She lies among the rocks
end IN in n dangerous position. The pas
seagsrs were lsnded safely soon after she
struck and have been lnkep TO Pescadoro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
JUDGE WALLACE IN FAVOR.
When Bryan Is Elected He Can Have a
Cabinet Place.

SAN FRANIsco, July 15.--Superior
Court Judge W. r. Wallace. 1t is said, is
about to resign lis place on the bench
and take the stump for Bryan, with the
prospect of a cabinet place-any portfol-
10 he pleased, offered to him by the
Democratic managers for California. In
vestigation shows that such all offer has
been made and formally declined, but
that Judge Wallace is still thinking 1t
over and may be induced TO change his
mind. The Brva managers are hopeful
of Wallace and are promising him that
he may have anything in the Nebras-
kan's gift II he will labor in the field
10 place California in the free coinage
column.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
Valuable Franchise secured.

The franchise a easy oig,siion--one of
the most valuable in tb5 gift Of medical set.
cuce-cap be secured by any person wfse
enough 90 use flO-tstters y ombch Bitters.
,iihef go suppress growing dysr.psis, or TO
urroot 10 nj maturity. Bliicus. rheumatic
ana fever rna nrus ,uffers. persens troubled
with ncrvou.ntss, and the consiirAied. should
slso se,uts tny health iiancbise by the same
~4sans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
THE STRANDED STEAMER.
1t is Believed That the Mallory Boat
Columbia Can be Saved.

PEscADoRE, CAL, July 10. "A survey
of the stranded steamer Columbia was
made last evening to determine IL possi-
bio the extent OF the damage 1t was
found that the forehold was full OF water,
but only one OF the air tight compart-
ments was damaged and as the ship was
resting easily, Captain Clark felt that
everything was sao for the time icing.
The vessel lies partly on a shoal OF rock
and partly on sand, with list Of 10 de-
grees. she moves slightly from side to
side with the swell aud from his it is
believed that she can easily be pulled off
after teing relieved Of paIt OF her cargo.
1t is believed that il viii be easy to get
her off.