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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
KILLED. ]
Twenty Injured
and Five Dead.
Havoc Wrought by a Thirty
Inch Cylinder.
Went Through Roof of HOlli-
daySburg Rolling Mill.
The Town Rocked as if There Was
an Earthquake.
People Frantic With Grief--Roster Of the
Dead and Dying.
The Town Rocked as If There Was
an Earthquake.
People Frantic With Grief--Roster OF the
Dead and Dying.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pc, Jan. 30.-F,vo
persons were killed and nearly a score in
jured, some Of them fatally, by the ex-
plosion OF the large 30-inch cylinder boiler
at the works of the HoIlidnysburg Iron
and Nail Company, this morninng. Their
names are as follows:
Dead:
GEORGE LANE, mason, crushed into Q
Ifsless mass under the boiler.
Con EVANS, helper, fractured skull.
MERRILL TREE, 10 year-old boy, head
ground off by flying wheel.
Two unknown tramps who had been
lying under the furnace, buried in the
ruins.
Injured: - :
MISUNDERSTANDING puddier, ~scaIdeds
about face and body, will die.
RoBERHT McMuRRAY, puddler, scald-
ed about face and body, viii die. .
FRANK CRAMER, superintendent of the
mill, several ribs broken and head cut.
SAMUEL MARKS, peddler, severely
scalded.
JOHN wooMER, puddler, scalded badly
and hip broken, may die.
FINLEY FERGUSON, puddIer, severely
scalded.
GEORGE MOORE, wheeler, internal in
%juries.
DAVID McCLosKEY, boss of nail depart
ment, badly injured about the body.
MARSHALL WEIR, laborer, spine badly
injured; may die.
GEORGE Rock, roller, cut about head.
ALBERT MARKs,a ~straightener, wrist
and ankle broken, internal injuries; may
die.
DANIEL OUNKsT, catcher, internal in
%juries.
WILLIAM HARTsocK, heater, several
bodily injuries.
DANIEL AYERS, puddler, badly injured
about the body.
The only employees uninjured were
Cramer, the ~engineder, and Wesley Athey,
the fireman.
The boiler was blown through the roof
Of the works, 800 fet In mid-air mi came
sailing down like a spent rocket crush
ing through the root OF another depart
ment of the works. The-entire roof was
PitN'PitatCt ~ thO hOOL bStOW W tu0
force Of the explosion and the works
were practically wrecked. The explosion
was sufficient to rock the earth with the
force OF an earthquake near the works
and broke hundreds of window panes q
quarter of a mile from the mill. All the
local physicians were called to the works
to act as a hospital corps for the wound
ed. There was the greatest excitement
round the wrecked building aud the FAM
lilies of the dead and wounded were franz
tic with grief. As soon as the bodies Of
he dead and injured could be gathered
Coroner Foust ~impanelled a jury. After
viewing the wreck the jury adjourned
until this evening.
No explanation is offered as to the cause
of the e~pxplosion. Some of the employees
say that they were short of steam before
the accident occurred. The Hoilisdays-
bury Iron & Nail Company opearted the
lead ng industrial plant here and 1t stu
be several days before operations cen be
resumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

with reference to the appropriation for
the annual payment to the sinking fund
for the redemption OF State House bonds
is so, 600 instead OF $4,000; the appro-
priation for miscellaneous expenses is cut
from $50, 600 to si5, 600; the State Board
of Agriculture gets $40, 600 less than it
did last year; the State Board of Health,
$1,000; the expense allowance for the fac
tory inspectors is reduced from $1,000 to
5000 ; the appropriation for the INDECENT
income is $4,000, instead of s12, 600; the
appropriation for the education of blind
and imbeciIe children is reduced from
SIP, 600 to $40, 900; the appropriation for
witness fees in district courts is $4,000 in
stead OF $4,000 and the allowance for
Jurors is reduced from $40, 600 to $50, 900.
The appropriation for the pay and mile
age of Assemblymen is s16, 600 instead of
$40, 900 ano the allowance for the pay of
clerks in Senate and House is reduced
from $40, 600 Il $1,000.
Mr.. Heydon introduced a bill for an act
in amendment to chapter 1862 providing
for the appropriation Of $1,000 for armory
rents of the several military and naval re-
serve companies Of the State Brigade
Mr.. Heyden also presented a bill for IN
act in amendment TO chapter 1920 provid-
ing s2450 for heating and lighting armor-
les. Both bills were passed.
The bill to incorporate the Perkins
Land Company was passed in concur
renee on the recommendation of the com
mitee on corporation. The bill for an act
to amend the charter Of the Union Wad-
ding Company was also passed in concur
renee upon the recommendation of the
same committee.
The House concurred with the Senate
amendment 10 the House bill relative TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
BEFORE TIIE FIRE.

Between s and $3.50 O'Clock this morn
ing while trainer T.. j. Leary and his as
sistapts, Frederick j. Chadwick and Peter
j.. Kelley, employees OF Mr.. Comstock,
were breakfasting ct the trainers house,
but a short distance away, the stable in
some mysterious way caught fire in the
northwest corner aad was first noticed
by Lsary. Immediately the men rushed
over with the intention of saving the
stock but found that the flames had
gaiened ssuch headway that this course
was impossible.
For three or four minuets there could be
hearde above the roaring Of the flames
the thrashing and cries of the terror
str cken beasts hich gradually died
away as horse after horse succombed to
the smoke and flames.
Leary quickly realized that nothing
could be done toward saving the beasts,
SO jumping the fence he ran to the south
eastern corner of the building, where
the office was located, and had barely
time enough to save the books and har-
ness before he was driven out by the
SMOKE and heat.
In Is minutes the two-story wooden
building which contained twenty box
stalls and was 40 feet in length by 40 in
breadth was utterly destroyed and moth
ing but the smouldering cercasses of
some of the most noted horses in Rhode
Island renamed.
Trainer Leary said to a NEWS reporter:
I" Ihave always taken every precaution
against fire and am convinced that its
origin must have been an i~ncendiary one.
My men were over with me cary this
morning feeding the horses and 1t was
not until s O'Clock that we went to the
house for a bite to eat before taxing them
out for their morning exercise. We had
left the stabl in good order and the only
possibility OF fire could have been in the
Office where the store was, but as has
subsequently bsen shown the flames be-
gan 40 feet from there, at the northwest
corner Of the building, where the pre-
vailing wind could do the most damage.
I have never allowed lighted lanterns to
be set around the place careiessly, have
always had the men sleep in the stable
and was on the lookout for just such a
calamity.
"Though I think it was ar ~incendiary
ire, as / saio before, still there Is no one
/ know OF who has any enmity for Mr..
C~omstock, myself or any one connected
with the stable"
Mr.. Comstock's thoroughbreds com
prised the following string:
Athlete, a brown stallion, four years old,
with n record OF 2.2l, valued at $1,000.
lie was the only horse insured. The
amount was $1,000. Hazel King, black
mare, six years old, record 2.3i, valued
at $500; Monday Weeks, bay stallion, two
years old, record 2.27iq, valuedd nj 5000;
Cantelle, bay geldidng, seven years old,
record 2.27L, valued at $500; Adritta,
three-vearsTefd,|b 30,
vailed nj $500: vernonna, valued ut 5000;
Lawrence T., $1,000; Flirt Away, $3.50;
Asia, $1,000; I.ouina C.. $500; Hugo H.,
$3.50; Jay Boy, eco; Lazy P~ocahontas,
1900; May Flower, 1000.
The school TEACHERS drew 8 7,24735 in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
ANNUAL E%NcAMPMENT.
Grand Army Officers Elected at Pawtucket
This Morning.

The annual sncampmeat OF the DepaS ment
of Rhode Island, q. A. r.. Is icing held IN
Pawtucket today. The following cf1cers wore
elected this forenoon for the coming yea;
Department commsn Ter, Willinm y. store,
Providencc: senior vice-coin nancer, LfriuE-
ston scotr, wonrso,ket: junior vits-cvm'
mander, Samuel X. Allen. East 0roenwi~h;
medical director. DIR. 6corv, ID. Peck, Provi'
dence: chaplain. Rev. Hopkins Caiy, PFovi-
donoa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
SIXTH DISTRICT U

Walter M. Gardner, who was brought
to this city from New Haven, Conn.,, last
evening by detective Merrill for stealing
a horse from G. w. Potter, waived exam
inatiop and was bound over to the COM
mon pleas division OF the Supreme Court.
Willie Kempton and Robert Brinkman
were each fined 81 and costs for stealing a
number of small articles from Shepcrd &
Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
THROWER
Missile Aimed at the King
Of Portugal.
He Was Out for a Drive in
His Carriage.
The Anarchist Was Captured by An
Aide-de-Camp.

LISBON. Jan. 3O.-While King Charles was
returning to the paisce today, after a drive in
an open carriage. accompanied by aide-de
camp. an Anarchist workman threw a stone
at His Majesty The missile, however. hit
the aide-de- camp. who jumped from the oarri-
age and seized and held the Anarchist until
the latter was arrested by the police. The
prisoner was removed shouting for social
revolution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1896 Bicycles

Of Lowell Diamonds and stearns are pow on
exhibition at our salcsrccms. They are
modols of perfection. DAWSON & CO..
~ North Main street. providsno<s 4. l.
i5s Broad street, Pawtuckst-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

The Young Mems Sunday Evening Club
Of the Friendship Street Baptist Church
gave a delightful concert last evening,
the participants being Marie Kaula Stone,
contralto, of Boston; Mary ;. Brooks,
violinist; Emma Winslow Childs, pianist,
and $. Homer Eaton, reader and imperso-
nstor, OF Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

Kate carrigan, who lives at sos Benefit
street, reported to Captain Magill last
evening that a wrapper valued at go had
been STOLEN from her ronmThe garment
was recovered early this morning by
Lieutenant O'Neil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1906 BicYcles

OF Lowell Diamonds and stearns are now on
exhibition az our salesrooms. They are
OF perfection. DAWSON a CO.,
Y north sfufu Brrrct, frovfdourc, X. f.
1853 broad street, Pnwtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1900 HicYcles

OF Loveil Diamonds and stoarns arc now or
exhibition at our salcsrooms. They are
models 81 perfection. DAWSON a. CO.,
% North Main street, Providence. Ii. l.
us Broad street, Pawtuckot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1896 Bicycles

o Lowell Diamonds and stearns are now on
exhibition at our salesrooms. They are
models of perfection. DAWSON 81 CO,
% North Main street, Providence. r. .
l5S Broad street, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
BURNED.
ValuablePrOperty
Fed to Flames.
COmStOCk'S Horses and
Barn Destroyed.
An Incendiary Fire in Grams
ton This Morning.
Fourteen ThOrOughbreds Roasted
Alive in the Fierce Blaze.
In Fifteen Minutes the Barn was Burned
An Incendiary Fire in Grams
ton This Morning.
Fourteen ThOrOughbreds Roasted
Alive in the Fierce Blaze.
In Fifteen Minutes the Barn was Burned
10 the Ground.

In Is minutes w. A. II. Comstock's
string OF IA thoroughbred horses, valued
at ga, 900, were burned to death at his
stock farm in Carnston, near Narragan-
sett Park race ira TX.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

Third quarter oogins Feb. g. Now classes,
small In number. Much personal attention.
Rapid PROCESS. Cali at o. snow street or send
70. catnlogus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1906 Ricxcles

of Lowell Diamonds and Stearns are now on
exhibition at our salesrooms. They are
models of perfection. DAWSON 81 CO..
% North Main street, Providence. r. l.
l5s Broad street, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
SWAN POINT CEMETERY.

once, 90 North Main street.
Omnibus 20 the Cemetery connects VITA Elm.
WOOD car at Blackstone Psrk sundays usui
further notics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30
1896 Bicycles

Of Lowell Diamonds and Stearns are now on
exhibition at our salesrooms. They arc
models OF perfection. DAWSON g. CO.,
~ North Main street, Providence. /. L
l58 Broad street, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

New YORK, Jan. 30.-Cotton futures
opened st 'ady; sales, $500 bales. Feb,
7.96; March, s.o2; April, s.o7; May, s. III;
June, STA; july S. 1e; August, 8. 16; Sept,
I67; Nov, 7.60; Dee, 1862 bid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

The school TEACHERS drew 8 ,2l735 in
salaries yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-30

Help Wanted lea word.
TO Let" Ads, tisU..ee.
Situations wantedsT 1-2c.
aword.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
BARRAQUE, SPRING AND WASH. INGToN HOLD THEIR
 TOWNSHIP CONVENTIONS.
Barraque Instructs for Jones and No others-spring for Jones,
 Bum and Monroe.

REDFIELp. Ark, June 30-Pur- suant to call of the committee chair man, Dr. J. NJ. Reynolds, the Demo crats Of Barraque township held their convention at this place today to select delegates to the County Con vention in Pine Bluff, June 10.
 The convention was called to or der by Dr. Reynolds, who ex- plained the obiectof the meeting, and upon motion Esq. w. C. Davis was elected chairman and 0. C. Beards- ley secretary.
 Delegates were then selected to the county convention as follows: ]. A. Bain, 0. C. Beardsley and ". C. Davis.
 Upon motion the delegates were instructed to cast their votes for Dan Jones for Governor. No other in- stluctions were given.
 The township committee for the next two years was then selected as follows: " C. Davis, chairman: T. J. Carr and J A. Bain.
 There being no further business, the convention adjourned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
Spring Township

Pursuant to call the Democrats of Spring township met in convention Friday night.
 The meeting was called to. order by T. ! Needham. H. G. Hanna was elected chairman and l.. K. Lockhart secretary.
 The following were chosen as del- egates to the county conventions: A. H. Meeks, H. G. Hanna and I L. Needham; alternates, M. Gurrie, Will Jennett, James Branch.
 W. M. Branch was chosen us coun-' ty central committeeman.
 Delegates were instructed to vote for Dan W Jones for Governor; T. c. Monroe for Auditor; H. G. Bunn. for Chief Justice and E. E. Bryant second choice; ]. F. Ritchie fol. Land Commissioner: Junilrs Jordan for Superintendent of Public Instruction
 M lurrie, A. J. Byson. A. E. Clegg, D. w. Branch and r. A. Carver were chosen as central committeeman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31

of the applicants. He also stated that the Board would spare neither time nor money in improving and perfeeting our local school system, aud that everything would be done in the Boards power to give the children of Pine Bluff tbe best possible educa. cation. These remarks were liberally applauded and showed that in their work the Board had the approval of the audience.
 The marshals, Masters Rigby Val liant, John Mccain. Garland Brew ster, Beaurie Hut, James Allen, Will Collier, Robert Bell, Thomas Atkinson and Hinton Ferguson, where then kept busy for sonic time carrying to the stage flowers and floral offerings to the graduates.
 After the presentation of flowers, the Rev. Penrod pronounced the benediction and the large audience was dismissed.
 Any mention of this occasion -one of the most pleasant in the history of Pine Bluff, would be incomplete with out special mention of the music furnished by the Cotton Belt Orchestra. The programme was interspersed throughout the evening with the sweetest music discoursed by this most excellent musical organization, which, on this oc- casion, seems to have surpassed all former efforts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
The Debate.

Resolved, That the Negro is d Burden to the South" This great subject has been discussed by the master minds of this country fol. centuries-a subject involving eco nomi.s, ethics. civics, sociology and otser branches of science and philos- ophY-was the subject of the debate at the City High School last Friday afternoon. The affirmatiyeside was represented ny Mr. John Mccain, Miss Blanche Fox and MT. Rigby Valiant, while the negative side was as ably represented by Mr. Garland Brew stes, Miss Guy Hellums and Mr. Tom Atkinson. To say that.t these differ ent branches of learning were eni- ployed in the arguments on either side and that each speaker delivered his address ill q distinct voice and 8 convincing manner, places the de baters on eqral footing with any speaker who ever attempted to ham dle the subject And yet this is just what occurred Every historical fact, scientific truth, or logical point that could be used advantageously to either side was presented in all it's power. After the arguments were made Judge ". D. Jones. who acted as chairman, selected judges,
 z=4 and after some deliberation, the judges finally agreed that the nega- tive side had presented the best argu- menus. The debate created con- siderable interest. and vas listened to by large and attentive audi- ence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31

edifying manner, and in way that elicited for her the hearty applause of the audience.
 The next graduate on the pro gramme was Miss Alice Lester, whose province it was to prophecy and speculate as to the future of the individuals composing the graduat- ing class. She was Looking Backward as it were from the be- ginning of the second decade in the twentieth century, and purported to read from a Pine Bluff news paper of that date in which was detailed Tn a graphic manner the personal history and career of the class of 1896. Her essay proved most interesting and pleasing.
 Miss Eda Wolff then read the Class Poem, which was doubtless the fruition of much time and study and proved her to be q poetess of bril- liant promises and talents. The poem was recited in very perfect and pleasing manner, and showed the young lady to be possessed of powers Of eiocution and delivery as well as p9etical talents
 To Miss Nora Smith fell the high honor of being elected valedictorian of her class, and most handsomely did she discharge the delicate and difficult task. Her address was carefully worded. and disclosed great care and thought in its prep aration. Her remarks were very appropriate, and clearly showed her to be well worthy o& the honor of being valedictorian of her class.
 This concluded the list of gradu- ates, all of whom in their essays reflected great credit upon them selves, their teachers and instruc- tors, and our school system. The seven young ladies of the class of 96 and their parents, relatives and friends have every reason to feel proud of the evenings exercises, upon which we extend oqrcongratu- lations to all parties concerned.
 After the conclusion of the com mencement exercises, Hon. & N. Taylor, of the School Board, pre- sented the diplomas to the gradu ates, in doing which he addressed them in words suitable to the oc- easion and in a very impressive manner. After the presentation of the diplomas, Mr Taylor then ad- dressed a few remarks to the patrons of tEe schools in behalf of the School Board He said that the Board thought they had greatly i'm proved the system of public schools in this city and that they proposed to continue the same policy for the next year. He highly complimen- ted Superintendent Hinemon upon his work, and also the latter's corps of assistants. In the selection of teachers. Mr. Taylor said, the Board would not be governed by wealth, position or sympathy, but solely by the competency and fitness
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
TT GIRL GRADUATES. GIRLS IN WHITE RE- GEIvE THEIR DI-
 THOMAS. Exercises of the High School Witnessed By 8 Large Au-
 dience.

'pera- house was crowded lest capacity Friday night patron of the Pine Bluff Eo witness the commence ereises of the graduatin Z 1896. Every seat. chair liable space was occupied 'ifing humanity, and the and enthusiasm of the E was a fitting testimonial neral interest taken ill our pools by the patrons there |tAe curtain rolled up the 5 found to be beautifully with flowers and. ferns Rte to the season. and Rereon were the School ! Messrs. N. T. Roberts, S- M. Taylor, w. H. Parker
 Crawford, Superinten- ! Hinemon, Prof. Wither@ \ Misses CaIlie Jones and s, and Revs. J. F Carr and |nrod. On the right side |tage were seven vacant |at in a few minutes a P seven young ladies, Rn white, filed in to the s'las of music and occupied h the fpll presence of the As the graduates march " were given a very hearty 4pplause.
 pgramme Of the evening lows:
 Harvest Home. Theo. Moses Tobani E Rev. John F. Carr Miss Estelle Smith Light and Happy John Gowan
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
A STAMPEDE
Causes Great Loss of Life and Injury
 Tn Russia

Moscow, May 30 At the royal banquet spread by the Czar for his subjects today stampede oeccrred wkich resulted iD the loss of life, or bodily injury. of over I1,o00 people. There were not seats enough to ac- 'commoaate the immense crowd, and the rush was so great that a perfect and terrible stampede re suited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
and D. Foley.

and D. Foley.
 J, H. Pilkington was elected a member of the County Central Com mittee for the township.
 The delegates were instructed to vote for A. E. Grace and $. Y. T. Knox for Election Commissioners and instructed to vote on all aues- tions as a unit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
FOR FREE SILVER.
Goes the Good Old Commonwealth of
 Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 30.In the conventions held throughout Ken lucky today the free silver men car ried every Congressional District eS- cept this, the Fifth aistriet.s The del- egates stand 590 flor free silver as against 309 for sound money, with eleven counties yet to hear from.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-31
wAsHINGpoN TOWNSHIP
lnstructs for Harrod. Bryant and sloan

in5tfucts Tor Harrod. fryaDt ana 5foans
 Pursuant to call, the Democrats of Washington township held fheir township convention Saturday afternoon when the following pro- eee ling were lad, towit:
 The convention was called to order by ]. II. Pilkington, and upon motion !. H. Baldwin was elected chairman and B. r. Stevenson sec retary
 The following delegates were selected to the County Convention. H. T. Miller, D. Foley and I. W. Bates.
 Tpon motion the delegates were Instructed to vote HIS q unit for J. H Harrod for Governor, Clay sloan for Auditor. F. F. Bryant for Chief Justice, k, B. Hogins for Secretary Of State, $ P. Hughes for Associate Justice. J F. Ritehie for State land Commissioners, l.. Jordan for Superintendent oi Public Instruction and T.. B. Trustworthy for Attorney General.
 The township committee was then selected as follows: H. T.. Miller, J. IT. Baldwin, W. k. Lemons, Il. l.. Musgrove, Frank Hildershein