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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Cleveland Ministries at Keith's.

The Christmas weeks attraction at Keith's
Opera House will be an immen sey strong one
for the holidays. 1t will be tho W. \. Cleye-
land Greater Massive Minstres. II is the first
appearance Of the Cleveland organization at
Keith's Opera House, and the popular prices
that prevail there will undoubtedly assist in
making the engagement memorable one.
Tho great features Of the show are Professor
Burton's educated dogs and n school OF trained
ponies, and the latest of the motion picture
inventions the American Biograph. This is
said to he the most remarkable Of all the liv.
ing photography machines yet exhibited.
Daily maiinccs are announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
900 Reward 800.

The readers Of this PAGER will bc pleased 10
learn that there IL at least one dreaded dis.
case that science has been able to cure in all
its stagcs, and ttat Is Catarrh Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is the only positive cure known To
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being n con
stitutionol disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Care T. taken in.
ternallx- -anting directly unaH-the blood and
mucous suffrc-s Of thc system, thereby de-.
stroy ing the foundation ~ tho discuse end
f,ivlnr the paiic't strength by bailding M the
80 stiiution AND assisting nature IN doing its
work. The Droariet ~ hav, ~ much faith IN
iis curative rowcr~ that thoy uffcr ono
Hundr dollars for any ease that u fails to
cure. NJ for lis of tcstimonials
Addr. -. =. J. CHENEY & co, Tolelo. o
sS-ssld by Druggists. 700
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
A CASINO BURNED.
Destructive Fire In Pittsburg Early
This Morning.
Blaze Caused by Bursting Of Ammo
MIA Cylinder.

PTrTsBURo. Penn, Dec. 1.-THE beau
tiful ana costly casino building In 5chen-
Icy Park was totally destroyed by fire at
an early hour this morning. The flames
originated from the bursting OF large
ammonia cylinder In the Ice machine Of
he skating rink. The loss 10 estimated
at $500, 900.
1t was 7:I5 o'clock when the explosion
occurred. Noxious vspors which nlled
tho interior prevented the firemen from
entering the casino and fighting the
flames from the inside, and 1t was not
long until the flames reached the whole
interior and soon burst from the roof in
many places. BY 4 O'CLOCK the whole
structure was burning and formed
grand sight in the mig ht.
Shortly before 8 O'Clock the Schenley
Park bridge caught lire aud burned
rapidly, but the fremen by strenuous
efforts succeeded in saving 1t from total
destruction. The casino cost 800, 600 and
the ice skating plant, which was the
first thing reached by the flames, alone
cost $4,000. In the rear of the second
floor was stored the fine and costly
scenery usde in the summer theator ana
this was soon devoured. Ii cost sac, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
NO QUORUM.
Eight Members of Democratic State
Committee on Hand.
Chairman Owen Made a Startling An
ouncement-Iuformal Talk.

Snow drifts in Foster and South county pre-
vented rush of rural Democrats to the city
today in response TO the call issued by Chair
man Owen for meeting of the Democrat
State central committee, and so the Is members
necessary TO a quorum did not materalize.
The following eight did appear Franklin
p. Owen John K. Conley, John +. Drinan
Mayor Greene, Mr .Fitzsimmons MIR. Holland
Mr.. McNeilis and Mr. O'Connell. Their dis
cussion was strictly informal and related
principally to the matter of registration.
Chairman owen startled the members with
the announcement that there is no money in
the treasury, and therefore he didn't see what
could be done.
The hoard of canvassers OF this city WAS
criticized for not going 10 the different wards
TO facilitate registration, as the city clerk used
to do, and il was suggested that the city COM
mittee be asked to persuade the canvassers to
change their ways. This it was claimed,
would make registration easy and inexpensive
and result in large Democratic vote.
The chairman urged the necessity of raising
money for the five cities and gave assurance
that in the country towns the matter Of re-
gistration could be safely left to look after
itself.
Secretary Conley intimated that in the
spring campaign the independent faction Of
the Republican party would support the Dem
ocrats, providing they put up good ticket.
Mr.. OConnell asked IL the Democrats had
not always put up good ticket and the sec
retary said that il might have done better In
the last two or three years.
Mr.. McNeilis is hopeful OF Democratic vic.
forty in april on the ground that failure Of
Republican promises OF prosperity after Nc
Kinley's election would bring about political
reaction.
The town committee Of Coventry has given
notice that charges are to be preferred against
Mr.. A. b. Lewis their representative on, the
State committee, to the effect that he was not
loyal in his support of the Democratic party
in the Presidential campaign.
The meeting adjourned until next Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Home Coming for the Holidays.

Thomas Hughes hss immortalized
school boy days and the Christmas home
coming in "Tom Brown at Rugby" but
IL is different at this end OF the century
period. There came through this city at
10 o'clock this morning an express train
consisting Of eight drawing room cars,
filled with the highest complement OF
passengers that has passed through here
for many q day. What was itf o. moth
ing much only jus. the boys from the
Concord school IA New Hampshire going
home for the Christmas week-but mas
much ~ the method OF travel has re-
ceived expansion since Tom Browns
days, SO apparently, has is fun. As tho
train moved of II wouli have made
misan'rophe smile, a sceptic murmur-
"God bless you, God bless us all!n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
The Sign of the Cross.

Wilson Barrett's play THE Sign of the
Cross, which he is credited with having writ.
ten during his last American tour, will be
produced at the Providence Opera House next
week. The production of THE Sign of the
Cross" which will be ON an extensive scals is
under the management of Charles Frohman
and Frank Sanger. They promise exactly
the same representation that has been given
at the Lyric Theater, London, and that is still
popular enough to assure its continuance at
the Lyric for another year. Entirely new
scenery and costumes will be used here, and
large choruses and host of supernumeraries
will be employed to bring ont the effects of
the spectacular scenes. "The Sign of the
Cross tells, IL is averred, thrilling human
story founded on loyalty, with which the early
Christians clung to their faith in the face OF
every danger. Seats will DO on sale tomor.
ROW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
TALKED ABOUT.

At OBS o'clock last evening patrolman G. A.
Bennett found the door Of the safe in the Bos.
ton Hat Store opsn. and notified the manager
Of the company. Nothing is missing.
Edgar ]. G. Dunn, a well-known employe of
the Providence & stonington Railroad divi.
sion, has quit this vicinity to go to Colorado
Springs to mend his failing health. Friends
saw him start on his journey Tuesday even
ing. "a
James Gilday had his left leg, fractured by
fall on the slippery sidewalk of Eddy street
shortly after o'clock last evening. Persons
in the vicinity OF the accident helped Gilday
to his homs 5Oi Eddy street. Later ne was
taken to the Rhode Island Hospital.
A sneak thief attempted to force an on.
trance into Mrs Catherine McKeonas house
at "a benevolent street last evening. He was
s"cn working Mt the widow, but he decided
to quit operations as soon rs he Ifourd out
that the inmates OF the house had serious OBJ
jections TO his visit. The police were provided
with description of the fellow.
Slippery walking plnccs increase the average
OF accidents. At 6:3) o'clock last evening
Andrew McElwin. New York, New Haven
4 Hartford Railroad brakeman, fell on the
sidewalk. corner OF Washington aud Clcmenco
strc-ts. He was attended by DR.. Brug Mt Mrs
Miles boarding house. los Washington street.
The members Of the Y. NJ G. A. Lyccum
voted las, evening to engage in Joint debate
with members from the Boston Y. NJ. g. A.
on the question Of biennial elections Of State
and Municipal officers AFR. W. 4. Reynolds
and Mr.YP. II. Quinn will represent the I'rovi.
dcncc association.
Deputy sheriff lanchard of Pawtuchct ad.
dressed meeting of French Canadians last
evening M the Providence Casino ON tbs sub
icct of naturalization. Thrro ws large
attendance and the deputy gave them an In.
tercsting nd instructive talk relative 10 the
preliminary rroccediuss esgcn'is to citizen.
-hip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Gammons Victim Of, BOs-
ton Highwaymen.
Thrown Int0River andPepper
Dashed in His Eyes.
Policeman Came to Rescue and Also
Suffered From Pepper.

BOSTON, Dec. 17.-Henry w. Gammons
one of the most. daring highway robber-
les ever committed In this city, at 4
o'clock this morning. The affair nearly
resulted in the death of the victim by
drowning and the officer who went to
his rescue was almost blinded by pepper
which was thrown into his eyes by the
highwaymen. Gammons spent last even
ing In visiting numerous hotels ana sa-
looms In the north end in company with
two young men wit n whom he had
picked up acquaintance. Gammon's COM
canions, he alleges enticed him 10 q
small wharf which leAds off Atlantic ave-
nue., where they stole his watch and then
cody pushed him off into the harbor. He
finally reached the wharf supports and
then in order to make him let GO one Of
the men threw pepper into his eyes. Gam
mons cries attracted the attention OF
officer McDevitt of station /. who reached
the wharf just as Gsmmons was overcome
by his sssailants. The policeman sue
ceeded In rescuing Gammons but was
himself blinded by hsndfols Of pepper
which the highwaymen, threw into his
face. Tue officer, however, STACKED the
oesperados and fierce struggle ensueo.
The robbers were overcome and finally
landed at the police station. Tney were
booked as Thomas Mccullough, sIias
Tom Leahy, % wears old OF New York,
and William Hall, 80 years, having no
hOmp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
AN UNFOUNDED REPORT.
Niagara Electric Company VIII Not
Control Chicago Drainage Canal.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. T.-Telegraphic
reports from New York state the Niagara
Electric company, which controls the
water power developed at Niagara Falls
for the generation of electricity hss se-
curod a franchise from the trustees of
the sanitary district OF this city giving II
the exclusive right to develop and con-
troll tho water power crested by the con-
struc,ion OF the great drainage canal.
This report Is emphRtically denied by
ex-President Il. A. Eckhsrdt, OF the san
itary district. lie not only says there 10
not the slightest foundation for the re-
port, out declares that Frank W. Hawlsy
credited by the New York report with
having carried the project through, did
not appear before the board of trustees
when he was In Chicago q short time ago,
and furthermore that the proposition TO
dispose of the drainage canal power to
New York corporation or any other COR
poration has never been brought before
the trustees In any form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
TO CONTRACTORS.
Proposals for the Electric Wir-
ing for the State Normal
School.

Proposals win be received by the Building
Committee for the installation Of the Electric
Wiring System, complete, as per the plans
and specifications prepared by hessrs. Mar
tin a. Hail. architects, and Messrs. Lewis 81
Clafiin, electrical engineers and the right is
reserved to reject any or all bids. or to accept
any bid without references TO the amount
thereof, as may be deemed for the best In
terest Of the State.
Bonds will be required from the successful
bidder in amount equal to twenty five (25)
per centum OF the face Of the accepted pro-
posal, and certified check for three hundred
dollars must accompany each and all bids,
conditioned upon the signing of the contract
within ten (l0) days of the awarding thereof
Sealed bids, with certified check enclosed
addressed to Thomas b. Stockwell, Secretary
care of Martin g. Hall. architects, 5O2 Indus
trial Trust Co. Building, Providence, r. l.,
will be received until l2 m. of THURSDAY,
the TWENTM-FOURTH DAY OF DECEM.
BIER, 1895.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
Office of the architects on and after Tuesday,
the fifteenthh day ef December, 1895.
For the Building Committee
THOMAS b. STOCKwEIL,
dl5-St Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17

TO CONTRACTORS. con!
Proposals for the Gas Piping
for the State Normal School.

Proposals will be received by the Building
Committee for the installation OF the Gas
Piping System complete, as per plans ami
specifications, and the right Is reserved 10 re.
Ject any or all bids, or 10 accept any bid
without reference to the amount thereof az
may be deemed for the best interest Of the
State.
Bonds will be required from the successful
bidder in amount equal to twenty five { 81
per centum Of the face OF the accepted pro
posal, and certified check for fifty dollars
must accompany each and all bids, con-
ditioned upon the signing Of the contract
within ten ll0) days of the awarding thereof.
Sealed bids, with certifei check enclosed,
addressed TO Thomas b. Stockwell, secre-
tary, care OF Martin q Hall, architects, 5G2
Industrial Trust Co Building, Providence.
DAY, the TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF DE
CEMER, 1895. III,
Plans and specifications may be seen st
the Office of the architects on and after Tues
day. the fifteenth day of December, 1895.
For the Building Committee,
THOMAS b. B.STOCKwELI.,
dl5 St Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
EGAN SENT TO JAIL.
He Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting an
Officer.
Boy Fined for Stealing a Bicycle "A Bor-
rowsd Shaw.

A man. q boy and . woman were ar
rsigned before Judge Swsstlsnd In the
Sixth district court this morning. The
man is Frarcis Egan, who assaulted Pa
troiman William A. Munroe last Thurs
day afternoon. The defendant said he
was guilty to certain extent. but after
thinking the matter over for q while con-
cluded that the best thing he could do
was to plead guilty. He was sent to jail
for 20 days. As he walked toward the
"pen" he turned to the judge and said
"Thsnk you, your honor" Mrs. Egan
was in the court room, and wanted to
know what could be done In the matter.
She was told that her husband could take
an appeal and have tho case heard In .
higher court. She answered that this
would cost some m ,ney, and 1t would be
something OF q bother, so she guessed
she'd let the sold man" GO over and
ne did.
The boy was Patrick Csssiday q we'll
dressed and good natured looking little
fellow. lie was charged with stealing
child's bicycle from the yard of Bridget
Carlin. lie pleaded guilty and was fined
IS and cost.
Bridget Higgins pleaded not guilty to
the charge Of stesling q $40 shawl from
Catherine Egsn and was held until to-
morrow for trial. Mrs. Higgins did not
deny that she took the shawl, but said
she only borrowed 1t, and was going to
return 1t when she was met by Patrolmsn
Foeiy, who took the shawl from her and
locked her up at the Chaffee street station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Brothers in Corning Make
Curious Exchange.
The Woman "Swapped" Had
BeenMarried a Month.
All Parties Satisfied-The New Dog
Owner Goes Hunting.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia special from
Corning, N. Y, says George Ellison aged
forty, of Msnistique, Michigan, recently
left mis- wife and came back to Corning,
his former home. His brother, Curtis b.
Ellison aged "a, was last month married
to Miss Grace Kirkendsie. The ( wo did
not get along we'll. George Ellison fell
In love with his brothers wife. He had
. dog his brother Curtis admired. Curtis
offered to swap the wife for the dog.
The exchange was agreea BILE ell around.
George is now living with his brothers.
wife. Curtis has gone hunting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
MRS. DRAYTON MARRIED
Daughter Of the Astors Now Wife Of
Whisky Merchant.
Wedding Took Place ia 81. Columba's
Church Today.

LONDON. Dec. 17.--Mrs. Coleman Dray-
ton, the eldest daughter OF Mrs. william
Astor, who some time ago obtained di-
vorce from her husband en- the ground
OF desertion and non-support was.mar-
ried at O'Clock this afternoon by special
license, at st. Columba's Church (Na-
tionsl Church Of Scotland) Pont street,
to Mr.. George Haig OF the firm of Hsig
& Haig, whisKey merchants of this city.
The Rev. Donald Macleod, ID. D., pas
tor of st. Columbia, ofiiciated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
ATHLETIC CLUB RECEPTION.

Large Number Of Ladies' Heard Max
Heinrich Sing Favorite Songs.
Women as q general thing in their pur-
suit.of pleasure care less for weather con-
ditions than men. This was demonstrate
ed at mum Der of entertainments last
evening, but probably nowhere with
more apparent force than at the ladies'
night reception in the Providence Athiet-
ic Club. Max Heinrlcbis great vocalist
and popular enough to counteraot usual
bad weather conditions aud the ladies
came out In force to hear him. The
gymnasium was made beautiful by their
presence, and the music was also besuti-
full. The program was as follows: Sam
Meer," (By the Sea- "Die Taubenpost,"
trhe Carrisr PiSeon), "Dio Forelle,"
(The Trout, "Der Erl KONG" The
Eri king), Schubert; "Spring Songs"
Mackenzie; "It IL Not Always May"
Gounod; "To Her I Love-" HorrocKs;
"Moudnncht" (MoonlighD, In Der
Frende" In Foreign Lands), "Fruhling-
slide" (SpriDg Song), "Provencaiisches
Lied"(Song of the Provience) ,Sohumann;
"Ihe Better Land, 4" "Snow flakes," Cow
en-; two gondolier songs words Thomas
Moore); a. "When Through the Pisz-
zettan b, "Row Gently Here. My Con
dolier," Schumann; "Minne Song"
Brahms; "Gebct" Prayer, Bruckler; "Die
LotusBlume" THE Lotus Flower,
"Standchen" (Serenade), Franz; "Lie.
beslied" Glove Song), Marschner;
"Where'er You Walk" Handel; "Bird
and Rose" Horro cks; "Finch and
Robin" D'Albert; "Gipsy john" Clay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
j. 4. LATHAM.
CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR.
81 wEYBossEr ST. tswart.' BIochJ
RELIEF IN SIX hours.

Distressing Kidney end Bladder diseases re-
neved In six hours by the ''NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDEEY CURE." This new
remedy IL great surprise on account of its
exceeding pronptness I'm reviewing pain i the
bladder, kidneys. hack and every part of the
urinary passages in male or female II re-
lieves retention OF water aud pam in pacing
y almost Immediately. II you want quick rc.
Lief and cure this - your refncdy. sold by
Handing a. blanding druggists. Providence
Il. /. "a and - Weybosset street
di:tu.th- SUITE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17

Pentecestni convention will be held in tho
Church ,f Emanuel nj rs Westminster street.
beginning December 2s and closing January T.
Rev. II. n. Brown, Norwich. Conn: Rev. c.
II. Davis, Lynn, Mass. Rev. q. N. Noble.
Now Bedford; Rev. Mrs. II. A. Rees. Provi-
dcncc; Deacon Gcsrre NJ. Morse, Putnam,
Conn. Dcaron Georg- Kies Norwich. Conn. :
y. NJ. Messenger, North Grosvrnordale. Conn. |:
W. N. West Boston; Rev. r. r. Walker. Green.
'asilc. Ind: Rev. g. j. Fowler Haverhll.
Mas. Rev. q. W. Wilson's. Moulton. In !:
Rev. ". n. Hoopls. Brooklyn, n Y: and Rev.
John Norbcfrs, Brooklyn. y. ". will proba-
by take part In the proceedings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
LIE BLANC BURIED.


NEW YORK, DC -17.=Theophiie lie
levue Hospital on Monday morning,
from starving himself that his wife mig II
not suffer, was buried in Kensicom Gem
etery yesterday. Mrs. Ls Blanc and two
OF her sympathizing neighbors were the
only mourners. One of tho men VINO
owed Mr. lie Blanc money called yester.
day and paid his widow. "Oh, why
didn't you come before?" she cried.
"This might have saved his life"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Superintendent OF Health Addressed the
M.mb.rs In Executive Session.


The principal interest In the Board OF
Alderman session this afternoon was In
the message Of the Mayor vetoing the
Gill for an ordinance relative to salaries
in the city tresurer's office. This bill was
passed by the Common Council Moa day
night over the veto and the message
came under the head Of concurrent bust
ness.
The victuelling house license Of
Charles A. Nichols was transferred to
Archie Young. Petitions of John III. Al
thsns and Mary J. Dean for victualling
mouse licenses were granted.
Yik Bingham, petitioner for tavern H.
cense and Harry Speencr, petitioner to be
appointed police constable, were given
leave TO withdraw.
Bills of Benjamin s. Hopkins and G.
4. Wilbur for elections were allowed.
The petitions OF the following to build
barns were granted William L. Croth-
ers. at az Ford street; j. I. Milner. at 113
Niagara street; James II. Banuahan ana
wife, Cutler street and AtwelIs avenue;
Henry W. Hoaton, rear 10 Thurber's
avenue.
Dr. Chaplin addressed tho board In ex-
ecutive session relative TO the city's health
end made several suggestions a. to the
advisability OF taking extra precautions
to'guard against the spread OF contagious
diseases.
The following matters from the COM
mon Council received concurrent action:
Amen dment to the bill for an ordinance
the Consolidated Road to lay
a temporary spur track In Aliens avenue;
or 1ers to receive the several monthly 70
ports OF the joint committee on rnance
on surrender of coupon bonds for Novem-
Der, 1896, Of tbe.city treasurer on surren-
der OF coupon bonds for Novem Der, 1896;
of the city auditor for November. 1896;
OF the city treasurer for Novem Der. 1896;
OF the city messenger for Novem Der, 1895;
an ordnance in amendment of Chapter
XIV. OF the ordinances entitled finance; |
an ordinance In amendment of Chapter
v Of tho ordinances entitled "Bonds of
City Oaicers;" an ordinsncs authorizing
The city treasurer to hire the sum OF $780,
700 for the completion Of the work upon
Roger Williams fark, including the con-
OF bridges and driveways In
'aid park; resolution sppropristing $780, |
)0O. for building bridges and completing
he work at Roger Williams Park; an or
finance adding the sum Of $40, 600 to tho
lppropriation for public schools; resolu.
ION appointing joint special committee
% examine into and report relative to
alaries; resolution to remit certain taxes
'gainst Emily p. Salisbury, Eudora Is.
8eynop, William Zarchsr, Henry A. Kirby
ma Richard D. Gibbs; resolution to de-
Inc grades OF the following streets, viz.
aurora street, Gala street, Camm street,
hathaway street, Lydia street; resolu-
ion granting permission to Bsrpard Nc
uinness to move building; resolution
accepting gift Of Elizabeth II. weeden to
he North Burial Ground fund.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Declined 10 Preside.

BERLIN, Dec. 17.-In the Prussisn
Upper House. today the vice president
announced that Prince Sol ms Honen.
solmt-Licb, who was yesterday elected
rrs'ieent ei thst body, has declined the
honor OF presiding Pleading that he 10
suffering from besrt disease and IL thcre-
forc compelled 10 abstain from all
business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Y. M. e. A. Lyceum.

At the meeting Of the Y. M. c. A. Lycsun
last night it was decided TO hold joint de-
bate later in the season with the Boston Y.
M. @. A. Congress on the resolution THAT
the election of State and Municipal officers
should be held bi-annually." Messrs. W. s.
Reynolds and p. ii. Quinn have been appoint
ed by the Providence Lyceum to uphold the
resolution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
RavageS of the Plague.

BOMBAY, Dec. 17.-It is officially an
nounced hore that there have been I,5l1
cases OF tubonio plsgue in this city and
1.09i deaths from that disease up to date.
The exodus from Bombay continues. 1t is
stated that 100000 persons have fed
from tho city.