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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
HAMBURGAMERICAN LINE

EE@e TWIN-SCREN EXPRESS
Line from New York to
Plymouth (London), Cherbourg, Psris & Hamburg.
Normannia. =. March % A, Victoria pri %
F. Bismarck. April 8 Colums msia......... May 2
l. Cabin, $50 and upward; II. Cson, $45 and $50.
PLfMOUTH-LONDON. Az b. free of charge,
For passage apply to HAMBJRG-AMERICAN
LINE, 81 Broadway, n. ", or % Local Agents.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
BOARD SALES.

Following were the sales in the San Francisco
stocS Board yesterday:
REGULAR MORNING SESSION COMMENCING 80.
800 Alpha -. IL 800 CC&V l.65 500 Seq Bel...O7
800 Belcher.. $4,000 Con Im..02tl00 Nev....72
200 500 Point ..54I 100 Union. =. 66
100 IL B.. .6S300 ........... $4,000 Utah. lilo
500 Bullion .1OS0O Occidtl... 98600 Jackt..4S
800 Chollar ....47l0 Ophir .15l300 ........49
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-2:30
100 Alpha. 1880 Conn.,. 1.O52O0 Ovrmn. ....18
100 Andes. ...33700 Point. 90 100 .-........19
300 Belcner. ..32l200 $500 Savage... 3S
200 B & b.. .7O600 Eureka D50600 Scorpion..o4
$50 Bulwer.. .33 so Mexican. 5540O New. II
SO Challge. ..3S 100 .......... $500 Union 81
800 CholTar ...4S30O Occid =. .9S20O Jackt.. 40
700 CCSV..1.65l250 100000 ......... so
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24

early morning tides given in the left hand
column and the successive tides of the day in the
order OF occurrence rs to time. The second time
column gives the second tide OF the day, the third
time column the third tide, and the last or right
hand column gives the last tide Of the day, except
when there are but three tides, as sometimes
occurs. The heights given are additions to the
soundtngs on the United States Coast Survey
charts. except when minus sign q precedes the
height, and then the number given is subtractive
from the depth given by the charts
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
GOLD MINING EXCHANGE.
STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE

MONDAY, March 23-2 p. N.
UNITED STATES BONDS
Bid. Asked.I Bid. AsEed
o g 4s coup. ..10e As reg. :. l0S
Do new is... 11712l
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
OCEAN STEAMERS.
srrAMsa. DESTINATION sArIs. PIER

Dates OF Departure From San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
CHAPTER Al.


AN ACT Providing for the Placing OF
the Names OF Certain Candtdates Upon
the Oflcial Ballots.
(Passed oct. 2. 1867
Il is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section I. The secretary OF state Is
hereby directed to cause to be placed
upon the official ballot the names of the
persons nominated by the state conven-
ton OF the so-called National Demo-
cratic party for electors OF president and
vice president of the United States, to
be voted for on the first Tuesday of No
vsmber. a. ID. 1896. and to cause the
names OF said candidates TO be desig-
mated on said official ballot by the words
National Democratic" and to cause
10 be added to said political appellation
the namrs of the candidates OF said Ma
tional Democratic party for president
and vice president of the United States,
10 wit: for president. John NJ. Palmer
of Illinois, for vice president. Simon r.
Buckner OF Kentucky. The names or
said candidates for electors shall be
certified by the president and secretary
or clerk of said convention In the man
ner provided by section 10 OF Chapter III
OF the General Laws.
Sec. e. This act shall take effect upon
its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
CRANSTON.
Town Council VIII Call Special Finan-
ciaI M.c,ipg-Other Matters.

The school commit GO, at n special meeting
held last SATURDAY., requested the Town Coun-
Gil 10 call special meeting to appropriate
cs0,000 for the erection OF two schoolhouscs-
one in Edgewood and Pawtuxct district and
the other in Auburn. The Council will at it's
meeting rext Monday appoin, day for this
n Getting.
At the urgent request ~ many of { cir con-
sttuents, several Councilmen are thinking
seriously of giving the taxpayers an oppor-
tunity 10 vote ON the elestric light question.
A majority of tho most prominent men Of the
town are strongly I'm favor Of Cranston's adj
vancement by the introduction Of electric
lights, but few are nfraii that the town is
80 weak financially TO establish n plant,
ev though IL would cost but $4,000 and bid
ar 10 sustain itself.
The present cold snap and snow has mate
rally interferred with tho progress, Of the
work on the Pocasset bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
MAs MAs*NEN********M****** ********MM*******MM
XXX Xxx
* IN AND ABOUT THESE s
. PLANTATIONS 5
Xxx Xxx
WARREN.
Death of Mr.. Daniel l.. Turner After
Long Illness.
Hand Badly Cut by an Oyster Knife--
Artillery Company 10 Drill.

Mr.. Daniel l.. Turner one of the best
known and most highly esteemed busi-
ness men in this town died shortly after
O o'clock this morning OF Lright's dis
ease from which he had been fferer
for several years although he was not
com mpeIIed TO take TO his bad unlil Thurs
day last. Mr.. Turner was 63 years OF age
at tbs time OF his d'ath. lie was the son
OF the late Governor Thomas q. Turner
and succeeded the latter in the d " goods
business here which he condnctet for
over AS wears. Mr. Turner was treasurer
OF the Warren Gas Light Company and
director in the First National Bank and
Warren Manufacturing Company ann Sec
retnry OF ST. Luks's Church corporation.
A widow and one son, Maxwell w. Tur-
ner, survives him.
The attendance at the Eaker street
night school is holcing up remsrka biz
well, and a marked Improvement is no.
ticeabl among the scholars, par ticulsrly
the children Of German parents, many OF
whom upon entering were unable 10 read
or write the Il glisb language.
Colonel Il. B. Martin Is recovering
from severe attack of asthma, and IL at
tending to mis- duties as manager of the
telephone exohInge.
Mr.. Charles T.. Stubbs, proprieto: Of
TIE oyster business ut the foot OF Wash
ington street, ccame here from his home
In Boston yesterday morning. He visited
the oyster houses and whil, engaged In
ali In. ha NIL ka
slipped and gsshed the palm of his LETT
hand. IL required six stitches to close
the wound. DIR. Morri slau att ended
him.
The postponed drill meeting Of the
Warren Artillery will take place tomor-
row evening. After the drill the two
silver badges won by sergesnt Miller and
Corporal Msybey will be presented 20
them. Later the members and guests
will Sit down to one of Halle Bowens'
clam chowders.
John Boylan reports the loss OF $50 In
money burned in his houss SATURDAY
morning.
John Hodson is recovering from severe
injuries r ceived one day last weak by
DeiHs tnIS"h iHOh t'SAiiS "a~eiy ""%Sh'
List OF letters uncslled for al the pest
office this morning: william Demers
CSrills Dupois, Emil Myers.
Apropos OF the agitation of the water
works question and TO settle several dis
putes IL has been ascertsined that the
bottom of the stand pire located near
Two Mile hill is at an elevation Ct lI5
feet above nigh water. The e1ntract
with the.yster works comptny calls foe
pressure to maintain IL at that elsva.ion.I
Graud Master W. II. Crawiey ana DR..
n. r. Hsllwen; 10 Riverside last event g
to assist in instituting the baby Masonic
Lodge of the State ST. Andrews.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect
and after It's passage
CHAPTER 4f6.
AN ACT Relating TO Insurance Brokers

nv Az luSufdnce DFOkerS.
Passed oct 2. 1861
il is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section /. Whoever. for compensation,
acts or aids in any manner in negotiating
contracts Of insurance or reinsurance
or placing risks or effecting insurance
or reinsurance for a person other than
himself, and not being the appointed
agent or officer OF the company in which
such insurance or reinsurance II effected,
shall be deemed an insurance broker.
and no person shall act as such broker
save as provided i'm this section.
Sec. >. The Insurance commissioner
may upon the payment OF fee OF ten
dollars issue 10 any suitable person a
resident OF this state, or a resident OF any
other state granting licenses TO residents
OF this state. a certificate OF authority
to act as an insurance broker 10 nego-
tiate contracts OF insurance or reinsur-
ance. or place or effect insurance or re-
insurance with any qualified domestic
Insurance company or its agents and
with the authorized agents IN the state
OF any foreign insurance company duly
admitted to do business in the state.
Sec. g. Such certificate shall remain
IN force &r one year unless revoked by
the commissioner for cause. Such cause
shall exist upon conviction OF the holder
OF such certificate of a violation OF the
insurance laws. and whenever IL shall
appear ta-the commissioner upon due
proof. after notice, that the holder has
unreasonably failed and neglected 20
pay over 70 the company or agent en-
titled thereto any premium or part there
of collected by him on any policy OF in
surance. the commissioner shall pub
lish such revocation in such manner as
he deems for the protection OF the pub
lie
Sec. 4. The insurance commissioner
may issue q certificate Of authority 10
act as an insurance broker. without the
payment OF any fee therefor, to any
soldier or sailor resident OF this state.
who served in the army or navy during
the warlof the rebellion and who received
an honorable discharge from such serv-
ice, upon satisfactory evidence Of the
identity of such soldier or sailor.
Sec. 5. Any person who shall assume to
act as an insurance agent or insurance
broker, without license therefor, as here
i'm provided. or who shall act in any man
ner in the negotiation or transaction
OF unlawful insurance with a foreign in
surance company not admitted to do
business IN this state. or who as principal
or agent shall violate any provision of
this act, shall be punished by fine not
less than one hundred nor more than five
hundred dollars for each offense.
Sec. g. This act shall take effect upon
its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
CHAPTER AT.

AN ACT Establishing a Hospital Corps
10 be attached to the Brigade X. 1. M.
PASSED Oct. 2. 1896
1t is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows.
Section l. In addition to the organiza-
tons comprising the active militia. there
shall be allowed a hospital corps, which
shall be attached 10 the brigade.
Sec 2. The hospital corps shall con-
sist of captain, one first lieutenant. and
one second lieutenant. who shall be MEM
bers OF one OF the chartered state medi-
cal societies. two hospital stewards. and
not to exceed forty-hve privates who
shall be enlisted for this purpose. They
shall be uniformed and equipped as the
commander-in- chief shall direct, and
shall receive the same pay as officers and
men of the cavalry.
sec. $. When ordered out upon state
duty there shall at no time be allowed
pay for an excess of two officers. two
hospital stewards, and q number OF
privates to exceed two per cent. OF the
number of enlisted men in the brigade.
Sec. 4. The system OF instruction Of the
hospital corps shall be prescribed and
directed by the medical director of the
brigade. with the approval of the sur
geon general
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect inn
nie~iately, and ali acts and parts of acts
inconsistent herewith ara hereby re-
pealed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Death OF One of the Oldest Resi-
dents of The Town.
School Committee M.cls and Aco:pls
Principal Smiths X sig nation:

Sunday afternoon Caleb Ingra ham one
OF the Oldest residents of this town
passed away at his late residence corner
Warren avenue and Broadway. The de-
ceased was in the S7th year OF his age and
the cause Of I is death wss cid sge. MIR.
lngrBham was born In Warren.
AepsCial meeting of tie school commit
tee was held Last evening for the purI ose
OF acting upon the resignation of Mr..
Richard w. Smith as principal OF tie
a. p. hoyt grammar school and the
appointment OF his succos'or. Mr.
ierce otj c'ed 10 accepting Mr.Smith's
resignation On the erouncs that tho
notice given was too short. The superin-
tendent said the bylaws called tor but
two weeks notice. Mr. Pierce withdrew
his objection ana the resignation was ac-
ceptoo. MIR. Lincoln however sug Ieste
tfat the superintendent try ana prevail
upon Mr.. Smith 10 remain and fiusn out
the present term which expires Dec. II.
The matter OF reading the applications
for ths v,cincy was tnen taken Ut.
There were II, and in view CT the impor-
tencs of the appointment, and that 1t
mleht not be railroaded through with ut
due consideration Ne. Lincoln moved
ihat the appicaiiors be read fnd TIE
appointment deferred until Monday ever.
ing Dec. Z. II was so voted.
The following were the applicants.
Arthur }. Hull, Bridgeport, torn. !;
snei p. Keith. superintsnGent 81
schools. Bui:iilvIlle; J. r. Higgins,
North Abingdon, Mass 3. Is. Hoof e.,
Cambridge; T.. III. Deoney, 4. ID.
Shepard. Albert Il. Nichol'. Providence I;
j. q. Ulmer, Veilev Fails; WHilim {.
Bliss, MILAN f. or Miss LouellG A.
Miles, East pfeviatHee;- .iewar Il -. kef-
yop, Lincoln; Howard X. Kescb. VI
ley Falls.
by request the applications of Albert
T.. Niche ArInur j. Han and Miss Miles
wsre placed on Tile for future vacancies
in the principalship OF tLis school
Last evening about a score OF ths young
friends Of Miss ssoie Il. Whitford msde
a scrprise visii TO Ter at her resi- :eEco
on TauHtcn avenue 10 asslst in tire proper
observance OF her tirthduy. IL was q
genuine surprise. bat fho yoang hostess
was equal to the occasion ard Il once
made { he compIny welcome. Waist and
oth1r games claimed the attention CT the
guests unit a late hour, when collation.
was served.
Yesterday afternoon tho Ladies O. T.
Whist Cluo met at tae rCsicence oi Mrs.
Orland Free etorn, Prospect street, end ihe
highest scors VAS sttsinCd by Alrs. Free
horn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

Sec. 2. In the city OF Providence tho
school committee Of said city shall here
after employ the superintendent ana
teachers. have charge and custody OF
all school buildings and school rrop-
erty. manage and regulate the echools
ana draw all orders for the payment oi
their expenses from the money appro-
priated by the city council for the SUP.
port or public schools: Provided. how
ever. that the city council uf said city
shall have the expenditure of all funr,
appropriated for the purchase of land
for school purposes or for the improves
ment OF the same or FOR the construction
or repair cf school buildings.
Sec 3. This act shah take effect f-or1
and after its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
PAWTUXET VALLEY,
Effort Being Made TO ReOrganize
Greene Camp, S. of V.
Hors. Fails and Smashes The Harness.
To Make An Official Visit.

A .hort time ago IL was found necessary 10
surrender the charter Cf Francis G.. Greene
Camp, Sons OF Veterans, ,on account Of the bad
financial condition Of the organization and
the lack Of in q est manifested by he mem
ber'. Since then some of the more enthusi-
astic members have been quietly irving re-
or anize the camp, and i; is thought that
enough members can be secured % have the
camp in good working order by tho end Of
the present year.
The Briggs Comedy Company played TO
small audience at Thornton's Opera House
las ov, ming
william H. Levalley, wso has been confined
to his residence mt Phcnix for the past week
by blood poisoning, H. reported much better
and no serious results are apprehended.
a bore attached TO an express wag m
driven by George Smith OF Cranston ioll down
on Natick hill last evening, hrcal,ing the har-
ness and one of tho shafts of TIE wagon. At
ter making temporary repairs Mr.. Smith pro-
ceeded ON his way TO bis home at Silver Lake.
Another whist club, which is to be known
rs the Neighborhood Club, has been organized
at Phenix, the members being residents OF
Fairview avenue.
The department Officers will make their an
nual visit 60 Captain c. ID. Bowen Camp, 5.
Of ", NJ Apponaug, tomorrow evening.
The cl ctric heaters have bccn put into use
on tho strest cars, much 20 the qualification
Of the patrons.
one of william NJ. Smiths moving wagons,
which was bringing heavy load Of furniture
from Valley Falls TO Quidneck, became stall
lei tn Furnace Hill last night AMI required
the services OF nm extra team 10 reach the top
of the hill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
BRISTOL.
DR.. Neylan EntertainS Friends on
His Birthday.
Highways In Bad Condition Notes and
Gossip AbOuI Town.

A meeting of the Sunday School board
of the state Street NJ. L. Church was
held on sunday and the following mem-
bers wero appointed committee TO ar
range for Christmas festivities. Mrs.
Emma Carey, George Ii. Peck, Clinton Il.
sserman, Matte 4. PAUL. and Lillian
Luther.
Walter s. Fish formerly conductor oD
the Provtdence, Warren end Bristol raiI-
road was married on Thanksgiving day TO
Miss Annie ~. Williams OF Brockton
Mass. lie will reside on Lincoln avenue.
One OF the pleassntes, affairs of the
social season was the birthday anniver-
snry OF DR.. Dsniel }. Ncylan on Saturday
evening at his residence on Hope street.
A number OF ri friends hed bsen invited
to enjoy the hospitality Of the host and
hostess and the evening was spent In
games tuterspersed with vocal and In
strumental music. a tempting supper
was served.
News was current yesterday that the
National Rubber Company had received
large orders for shoes, and that IT mad
assurance that its tennis orders would
be larger than during any previous sea-
sou.
Services at the Penticost church are be-
ing conducted by Elder Frank Il. ralbee
and sre doing mucn good.
A meeting OF burnside Uniformed
Company Knights of Pythias was held
yesterday afternoon and a report from
the committee regarding new uniforms
was made. Tho oflicers elected were:
Captain, willism Munroe ;Brst lieutenant,
william II. Rswson; second lieutenant,
Herbert Carr.
some OF the highways are in wretched
condition aud tho more money that Is
expended the worse they appear TO be. IL
needs some practical experience to make
ana repair roads.
Grey squirrel shooting. Ia becoming
quite popular spor. at the p resent time
Charles Grey killed on Monday nine OF
them in the woods at the Narrows.
Tho boat picked up upon the shore OF
Ferry Point mas been claimed by James
Chase Of Prudence Island.
Miss Margaret Bowen, who has been
visiting friends here. returned home to
Pbiladelphis this morning.
Work on the Hasbrouck block has been
resumed after the storm.
A very sudden death occurred here this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
CHAPTER Al.
AN ACT Making additional Appropri-
ations for the Support Of the State for
the Year Ending December. 81, 1896


ations for the Support of the State for
the Year Ending December, 81. 1896.
(Passed Oct. ?, 1860
II is enacted by the General Assembly s
follows:
Section 1. The following sums, or 80
much thereof as may be authorized by
law, are hereby appropriated to the OBJ
jects hereinafter expressed. in addition
10 the amounts heretofore appropriated,
for the support OF the state for the fiscal
year ending on the 3lst day of December.
A. ID. 1886: and the state auditor Is here
by authorized TO draw his order on the
general treasurer for such portion there
OF as may be required from time TO time.
upon receipt by him OF properly authen-
ticated vouchers.
For Jurors of supreme court, five thou
sand dollars.
For officers Of supreme court. two thou
sand dollars.
For witnesses of district courts, five
hundred dollars.
For Providence county court house.
ive hundred dollars.
For witnesses OF supreme court, one
thousand dollars.
For public buildings. Washington
county, one hundred dollars.
For state board OF health, fifteen hun
,ired dollars.
For care Providence county court
house, one hundred tUttars.
For accounts allowed by general as
sembly, one thousand dollars.
For state printing. four thousand dol
lars.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect from
and after the date OF its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
CLIyBLAND's SPORTING LUCK.
A = Matter OF Fact He Does Not Fare
Better Than Most Others.

Better Than Most Others.
The plain, unvarnished truth Is that Mr..
Cleveland has no better luck than any 9th.
er sportsman, and II the crews Of the reve-
nue cutters and lighthouse tenders used 30
often by the presidential party on their
ducking and fishing excursions told the
truth they would not give Mr.. Cleveland
the best of records for marksmanshlp He
is not a dead shot, " although he loves the
sport He Is too heavy and unwicldy OF
frame TO be n successful wing shot, where
quick, lightning aim Is generally re-
quired to bag the game. He is much more
successful as squirrel hunter. In pur-
suing that sport he selects comfortable
log in tho midst Of promising grove Of
hickories and oaks and waits for bunny TO
put in an appearance The presidential
sight and aim are true, and IL he once gets
n bead on n gray squirrel its chances are
much worse than those even Of "pernici-
ously active free silver Democratic Office.
holder.
Last spring the president, with one or
two congenial spirits from his official fam
lily, went down along the North Carolina
coast Press reports Of wonderful success
reached the outside regularly every day.
The number Of teal, mallard and red heads
that fell before the presidential gun was
recorded faithfully, and the total OF the
four days hunt was large enough 10 have
brought tho lighthouse tender down TO her
load line Two Washington gentlemen who
were hunting in the same waters ut the
samo time the president was said upon
their return:
1--WE see that Mr.. Cleveland has been
credited with the slaughter Of large qua,-
tity Of ducks IL the presidential party
brought any aquatic plunder back to Wash
ington, IL is our opinion that the water
fowl were secured with money and did not
fall To the party by virtue of their breech.
leaders"
a member Of the presidential party ad.
mittcd afterward that Mr.. Cleveland had
not put gun to his shoulder during the
whole trip. p.--Philadelphia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

CHATTER 9lO.
AN ACT Making Additional Appropri-
atiOns for Militia and Military A fairs

CHAPTER 4l0.
AN ACT Making Additional Appropri-
ations for Militia and Military Affairs.
passed. Oct. ]. 1860
II Is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section /. The sum OF ten thousand
three hundred dollars. or so much there
OF as may be necessary, is hereby appro-
priated for militia and military affairs
for the fiscal year ending on the thirty
first day OF December, A. D. 1856. In addi-
ton TO the amount appropriated by the
act OF the general assembly, passed jan
uary 81, A. ID. 1896: and the state auditor
is hereby directed TO draw his orders
upon the general treasurer for the pay
ment OF the same upon the receipt OF
proper vouchers approved by the gov
ernor.
Sec. 2. Said sum Of ten thousand three
hundred dollars. or as much thereof as
may be necessary. to be expended i'm ac-
cordance with the provisions Of Chapter
296 OF the General Laws "Of the Militia"
Sec 3. This act shall take effect from
and after its passage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

morning. Mr.. George f. Stanton, gen.
ersl agent for the N. Y, N. III. q II.
Railroad, arose ss usual aud attended TO
his fires before leaving for his work. He
visited his yard and returned to the
house and almost Instantly expired. pr.
Hasbrouck wss summoned, but wnen he
arrived MIR. Stanton was beyond medical
assistance. The doctor pronounced the
cause OF his death to be neuralgia OF the
heart. lie leaves widow and o daugbte
besices a mother and two sisters.