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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
TWO ALARMS SOUNDED.
Fierce Fire In a Lumber Yard at
Cambridge Today.
Fircmen Succeeded In Confining Blaze
to Building in Which IL Started.

Cambridge, Mass, March 16-A fierce
fire, which for time, threatened TO de-
stroy much property in the vicinity of
George L. Baxter's, lumber yard, on
Bridge street. broke ont at about 9:3O
O'Clock this morning The flames started
in dry-house, and 1-2 stories high and
spread quickly through all parts of the
building which contained upward of
100, 600 feet of hard wood lumber. The
first alarm was followed by second as
soon as it was seen the fire was of a dan
gerous nature. A prompt response on
the part of the department enabled the
firemen Co confine the flames to the build
ing i'm which they originated. The origin
is not known but is supposed to have
came from spontaneous combustion.
The total loss is estimated at SIS, 0O0
The property was well insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16

/ Portsmouth. Benjamin Tallman, Will
| liam L. Sherman, h. Il. Dyer,
Charles i. Coggeshall John B. Cornell,
| Jacob MARI
Warwick. james +. McCusker, Horatio
X. Nightingale, J.Warren Landers, Rich
| ard W. Howard, Clarence .. CARPENTER
John X. III. Nightingale, Nathan ID.
Pierce, Jr, j. Bancroft Lawton, Allan A.
Campbell, William Craig, Lewis c. Merrill
William q. Tibbitts, Alfred Pearson, Will
liam Il. Rhodes, James T.. Fearney.
Westerly. "A. III. Langworthy, Charles
II. Crandall j. +. Wells, David Nc
Laren, L.. w. Arnold James Richards,
Bernurd Craddock, William Il. Stead
man, j. Howard Brown.
n. Shoreham. = Leonard Lockwood,
Leon l.. Mott, f. c. Littlefield, John
Coe, Arthur A. Day, Albert b. Dodge.
n. kingstown. --Georgc j.. Gardiner, Theo-
dore w. Adams, Alvertus A Wilbur,
Oliver T. Fiske, Arthur c. Cole, Thomas
&. Cole.
;. Kingstown.- George Il. Briggs, Frank
W. Robinson, Frank NJ Allen, George
A. Griffin, Lewis Anthony, A. Stead
man.
+. Greenwich. Joseph W. Vaughn,
Frank g: Eastman, NJ. D., J. Spencer,
A. ID. Miner, ;. w X. Allen.
\. Smithfield. David c. Todd, Alphonse
u. White, Arlon Mowry Edward X. Esty.
Frederick j. Pitts, Ira II. Parks.
Lincoln. Frank Y. Roberts Joseph
Thoin, Herbert Blackinton. Henry y.
Wright, Preserved W. Arnold, Benjamin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
France Yields Assent 10
Plan Of the Powers.
Orders to Greek Forces to
Meet Force With Force.
Brave Words Required In Prevail
Ing Popular Excitement.

London March 16.-The decision of the
French Chamber of Deputies approving
the policy of France In adhering to the
concert Of the Powers has had q good
effect upon the stock exchange here.
Consols went up 1-l6, foreign securities
were firm, according TO Times dispatch
from Athens, A tendency towards des
pondency is beginning to show itself at
the Greek capital, the last hope of rup-
ture OF the concert of Europe having been
shattered by the decision of France to
join in the coercion.
The dispatch adds There is much
speculation as To whether the Powers will
proceed to active measures against Col
onel Vassos' troops. While 1t formally an
nounced that orders have been given TO
both the Greek troops and ships in Crete
to oppose force To force, il may be doubted
what orders have really been given, but
brave words are Indispensable In the pre-
vailing popular mood. The King and
the government have no choice but TO
swim with the tide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
A BROKEN BLIND.
Led Woman 10 Think Burglar Was
Trying to Enter Her House.

The police department. was somewhat
agitated this morning by the report that
something serious had happened on Han
over street, which was due to the fact that
a squad of policemen headed by sergeant
from the Oakland street station was OBJ
served by early riscrs on that street When
those early risers reached their places of
business and workshops, they reported the
fact that there had been another hold-u up
on Hanover street, but happily such was
not the case. It appears that early this
morning a lady who docs not want her
name mentioned sent word tofthe station
that an attempt had been made about 3
O'Clock To break into her house, Tho night
men who were asleep at the station were
pressed into service and went TO the
house They learned that an unfastened
blind was the cause of the fright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Deputy Sheriff j. Aborn Gardiner
Dies of Brlghts Disease.
He Was Native of Rhode Island and
S.venty-Three Years Old.

Deputy Sheriff j. Aborn Gardiner died
at his home on Bridgham street last
evening from Brights disease. He was
in the 7ith year Of his age He had been
sick for a long time and for the past three
months he had been confined TO his home.
Tho deceased was one of the oldest
deputy sheriffs in the city and had held
the office for nearly 80 years. He was
deputy under Christopher Holden who
was high sheriff Of Providence county for
many years. Mr.. Gardiner was born i'm
Rhode Island and began to make his way
In the world when quito young. He be-
gan as AN cnrloye of the Earl Express
company and won distinction by walking
from Kingston TO this city in a snowstorm
with about $40, 600 slowed i'm his pockets
for the state banks i'm this city. The rail
road train was stalled by the storm. He
left thy express company and became
conductor on the Providence As>rtford
and Fishkill railroad. He subsequently
won't To Ohio, but returned after short
stay and was appointed deputy sheriff
lie was widely known and belonged to
the Pomham, and West Side Clubs and
IT. Johns Commandcry of Masons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
A NEW LODGE.
The Organization is Affiliated With the
Sons OF BENJAMIN.

The election and installation Of officers of
Malone Lodge, which is tho first ladies' lodge
affiliated with the order of the Sons OF Ben
jamin in this city, took place in Abraham
Lodge hall on Sunday last. The inclement
weather did not interfere with large at
tendance nor prevent the installations being a
very happy one. The election of officers
suited in the choice OF the following; Presi.
dent, l. .Saleman; vice-president, Sister j..
Marks; secretary, NJ. Newman; treasurer
Sister NJ. Josephson; conductor, Sister l..
Selverstein; outside guard, Sister L. Cohen.
There was no opposition TO the choice of these
officials. The installation was by the follow
ing grand officers of the Sons Of Benjamin: !:
Leopold Hartman, l.. Heishmich, l.. Solver
man, II. Phillips and $. wraskinsky. After
the installation speeches were made by the
grand officers, M. Perylman and others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
Sent TO Insane Asylum.

Harry y. Duff, IL years old, was com
mittcd to the state asylum, in the Sixth
was killed at the fire of the st. Paul
church in South Providence about 10
years ago Since he was about five years
old the lad has been subjected 20 cpileptic
fits, and until about two months ago
was not a dangerous character. To
add 20 Mrs. Duff's misfortune her oldest
son Is now ut the Rhode Island hospital
and has been for a number of months I'm
tho contagious disease ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
EMPEROR WILLIAMS vAGARIES.
They Are Said To BE Causing His
Family Much Anxiety.

London, March 16.--The Daily Mail
says: "The vagaries of u certain con-
tinental sovereign are causing profound
anxiety to his family and especially to
the diplomats, who recognize that the
concert of Europs may at any moment be
disturbed. Pinching his guests and
trying to trip them with his sword are
among the antics attributed to the insane
sovereign
The paragraph Enthusiastically hints that
IL is Emperor William of Germany who
Is referred tO.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
Strikers Not Intimidated.

Stoneham, Mass. March, l6.--Ths
pickets of the locked-out employees are
again on duty at the factory of 4. III.
Jones this morning despite the injunc-
tion which has been issued 10 restrain
the Union from action The strikers have
retained ex-.Judgc John W. Corcoran as
their counsel and state that they are in
no wise intimidatcd by tho Injunction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16
Missing Schooner Heard From.

Gloucester, Mass, March 10 The fish
ing schooner, William u. Mcdonald of
this port which has been missing for
sometime and given up for loss, has at
last been heard from. Her captain tclc-
graphs from St Pierre that ne was caught
in the Ice for thirteen days, aud that all
ON board are safe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16

The Peoples Loan and Trust Company. ~
North Main street. provides easy conditions
for it's customers who desire TO secure money
advances for emergencies. and its low rates
md practical methods sho1ld BE- consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16

Women who object 10 consult for painful
irregularities. cramps and headaches peculiar
10 the sex, relieved AZ once without danger
Box 2Jsl New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-16

Charles P Bennett for Secretary State Willard Tanner Attorney
General and Samuel Clark for General Delegates
usually EnthusacA Short But Stirring Platform Adopted
daes Escorted Platform Speeches Acceptance
Governor Lppi Makes Stirring Address
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
JUNGLE JACK"
Why He Stole Coal-A Kentucky Court
r0uIn etching.

fObtD
He was negro, old and poor, and
ragged. When Judge Sandefur called
his name in police court the other
morning and he stood up, everybody in
the courtroom felt thrill of pity for
him. Jackson McClain he said his
name was, and he was charged with
stealing two Jumps of coal from car
in the Texas yards.
Before daylight one morning Watch
man Jesse Stroud saw dark form
gliding by some coal cars. He susp. CT
ed that he had coal thief to deal with,
so he lighted a match in order that
the man might see him in time to
escape. For all his rough exterior
Stroud has u kindly nature. Despite
the warning, however, this thief de-
liberately climbed upon car ard pu,
two Jumps of coal into sack he car.
ried
Under tho circumstances, Stroud was
forced to place him under arrest. And
that's why Uncle Jack" appeared il.
police court for tie first time in his
70 years of life. Judge Sandefur looked
sternly over his glasses at the offender
after Stroud had told the story.
Have you anything to say?" he said.
The throng of hangers-on stopped
their murmur of conversation as the
old negro took the witness stand. The
muscles in his black face quivered, and
his toil-knotted hands twitched aim
lessly as he began to talk.
1--we been in dis town nigh on tn
siXty-foh yeahs," he said, "an' no man
has 'cused me of stealin' befo'. Hits
dis way, sub: De ole woman's been sic&
nine weeks. | Ses' nachly kahn fin
TO wick to do. Gawd knows I've tried,
fus' one place, den anerr. | halter take
keer o. de ole woman, an didn't think
it were any hahn to pick up little
coal. | thought mebbe eff could bull
up a fab and VAIN her up good twel
de col git outer her she mout get bet
tab an'-an'-" "Uncle Jack" had los.
control Of his emotions.
His voice which had grown huskier
as he talked, failed him utterly and he
covered his face with his hands. Grea;
tears trickled over his fingers and
dropped, one by ore, on the patches on
his knees. Four or five city officials
coughed loudly ard became interested
in something that WAS going On outside.
There was curious choke in Judge
Sandefur's voice when he began to
speak.
"Old man." he said, didn't you know
you could have come to my coalhouse,
even if had only two Jumps, and got
ten one of them? VIII you promise me
now to keep out Of the railroad compa-
ny's coal hereafter? If you VIII, I'll
let you go back to the old woman, to
take care of her as long as you both
live" The promise was tearfully given,
end "Uncle Jack" shuffled out.-IIen-
derson (Ky.) journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
GARDEN or EDEN.
Coiorcd Nan Believes lie Eas Found
the Home of original Ran


the Home of original Ran,
There is a lawyer out in Del Norte,
Col, who believes that he has found the
site of the Garden of Eden. He has
spent good part of his life in studying
antiquities, and has compared the re-
mains Of prehistoric man found in many
quarters of the globe. He has at last
located original man in the state OF
Colorado and the near neighborhood of
his home. There, in the course of his
explorations, he recently came across Il
cave that he thought was a promising
place for excavation.
Nor was he mistaken. Below the sur
face he found remains of men far an
tedating the mound builders and the
cliff jewellers. In fact, before he was
nearly through with his excavation he
was satisfied that he had made one OF
the most important discoveries OF mdA
ern times, and now that he has had time
to study the remains that he found, he
is perfectly convinced that the section
he has been exploring was the original
Garden of Eden.
Mr.. Elliott says that he was led many
years ago to suspect that the San Luis
valley had primeval history of thrill
ing importance, and has spent most Of
his leisure since in making investiga-
tions. This valley is $50 miles long and
80 or 40 miles wide, and is one of the
lcveliest and most fertile tracts in Col
orado. According to Mr.. Elliott, love
~ lake once filled the great dimple in
the mountains, upon whose borders
original man once lived and died.
",rhe caves in which the race lived,
said Mr.. Elliott, were located above
the water line, and may now be seen By
any person who has the curiosity 70
make the investigation. The caves are
about 300 feet or more above the bottom
OF the valley. They are entered through
very narrow openings, which, in many
eases, have been closed entirely by the
sliding of the cliffs, or by the debris
rolling down the side of the mountain.
Il have entered 40 or so of the ancient
caves. In some III them kind of rude
InaSonIy Is W NC seeH' Inns lbdSOuIH
consists of rocks laid one upon the
other, without the use of mortar or
mud.
81 am convinced that mankind orig
mated in the chain of mountains pass
ing through Colorado"
But while many relics of man are
found in these caves, Mr.. Elliott has
been able to find 10 bones. He believes
that the men of those days practiced
cremation, and the remains of one fur
mace, which, he thinks, was used for the
destruction of human bodies, can be
seen in one of these caves. He himself
unearthed it.-N. Y Herald.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
NEW YORK MARKETS.

Wheat-Spot trade weak and dull.
March, s51Sc.; May, sage; July,
1880.
Corn-Market steady; dull trading.
May, 1880; July, S0%c.
Oats-Spot trade dull; prices easier.
May, 21%c.
PorlS-Market steady; trade quiet.
Extra prime, nominal, short clear,
Ss.75@1O.25; mess, $s.Oo@s.75; family,
$9.55@1O.5O.
Eggs-Market quiet; fair demand.
State and Pennsylvania, fresh, 15L@
&c.,; ice house, 1O@11kc.; western,
fresh, 15@1519c.; lined, 13xc.; south
ern, 14@14%c.
Lard-MarlSet quiet and nominal,
Prime, western, $500.
Butter-Choice firm; fair demand.
Creamery, western extras, 2115c.; state
and Pennsylvania, extras, 17H@I9c,
creamery, western seconds, &c.,; state
dairy, half-frlSin tubs, fresh factory.
15c.; state dairy, half-firlxin tubs, fall
made, extras, 1011@12c.; western, imi-
tation creamery, seconds to firsts, 11@
1sc.; western factory, firsts to ex-
tras, 7@14c.
Cheese-Spot strong; good demand.
Cream, large size, fall made, colored,
12Hc; large, common to choice, part
skins, 6@9xo.
Potatoes-QuietI moderate demand.
Long Island, in bulk, per barrel, 81. rs
@1.5oi New Jersey, round, choice, per
barrel, 500. 0$1.1S.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
BIGGEST EARN lax.
II Is Paid In Districts Where the COu
try Ro dis Are Poor.

Il Is Paid In Districts Where the CouD
try Ro dis Are Poor.
Al the Farmers congress in Indian
apolis Mr. Otto Domer, the Milwaukee
member OF the League of American
Wheeimen national committee for road
Improvement. told the truth succinci
y when he said: THE elements en-
'ering into the transportation of grain
10 the railway are time. horses and We
hicles Bad roads consume them alt.
good roads conserve ALL" He pointed
out that since New Jersey had under
taken the construction of good roads
the quantity of potatoes that could be
hauled 10 the load had increased from
80 baskets to IS or 100 baskets. The
chief of the board OF road inquiry at
Washington is responsible for the Gtaie-
ment that il costs the farmers OF the
country an average of over SO ton TO
market their produce, nearly two
thirds of which might be saved by the
construction of good roads. The value
Of the saving thai would result in any
farming state in a single year would be
VERY large If rightly constructed
good roads. when once established
should be permanent Improvement,
SO that the addition to the wealth OF
the country from the economy they at
ford would be something enormous L
he course If years
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
COULDN'T ENJOY THE COUNTRY
One Gamin Who Missed the Daily Visits
of iLe Patrol Naron.

One Gamin Who Missed the Daily Visits
of the Patrol Wagon.
That most city children thoroughly
appreciate an outing in the country is
well attested by the popularity Of fresh
air parties and the efforts made by chill
dren to be numbered among those taken
on the trips. But there are always ex-
ceptions, says the Philadelphia Record.
One exception was member of a fresh
air parry which had been sent out into
the country. He sat by himself, quiet,
unmoved by all the glories of the place
--disconsolate. discontinued. miserable.
Elliston Perot, one of Germant0wn's
kind citizens, who was with those in
charge, determined that the street
arabs should have good time. He no
ticed the little fellow and asked him
why he didn't go with the rest Of them
and have good time. Good time
nuthin'," blurted out the hoy. Then
Frightening up as if Mr.. Perot's kind
ness merited at least the graciousness
of an explanation, he said: "You
oughter live down in our alley. Why.
Their patrol wagon sometimes comes five
times day" There was volume in
that speech. That day could no more
enjoy a day way from the narrow
courts and brick walls than we could
the Garden of Eden If Father Adams
heirs were put in possession again. But
he was an exception. Life in the coun-
Try is unalloyed delight to most city
chilllrer
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
HER INJURIES SERIOUS.
q st of Repairing the Cruiser Brooklyn
Will BE Considerable.


Philadelphia, Feb 10.-A careful ex-
animation of the cruiser Brooklyn
shows that the damage to the vessel is
more serious than at first anticipated.
The plates are bent and crushed, hav-
ing great gaps in them through which
the water rushed into the water-tight
compartments. Whether the frame is
damaged is still matter of conjecture.
If it is not then the repairs can be made
with comparative ease by merely re-
placing the damaged plates. The
break extends along the vessels bot
tom on either side of the keel in a
long seam, beginning about 100 feet
from the bow and running to the same
distance beyond amidships, perhaps
200 feet in all. The seam is about
three feet in width on the port side,
and somewhat narrower on the star
board side. The plates covering this
area are dented to depth of nearly
ten inches, and are cracked in places
like so many sheets of paper. The
damage to the blade of the port pro-
peller does not amount to much. The
ship carries an extra blade which can
be used, and new one will be made to
keep sin stock" A piece four inches
wide and perhaps seven or eight inches
j. long has been knocked off the end
OF the port propeller blade, but that
will not materially affect It's utility.
A similar piece of perhaps one-tenth
the size is missing from the starboard
propeller. The cost of making the
repairs will be considerable.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
FitusImmon. Still in New York.

New York, Feb. 10.-While Corbett is
slowly making his way towards Neva-
da, Fitzsimmons has as yet made no
definite plans for beginning his journey
west. He may start tomorrow and
then he may not leave this city till the
latter part of the week. Fitz, like
Corbett, will try to make few dollars
on the way, Martin Julian will ar
range for the authenticated boxer to
stop at several of the large cities to
give exhibitions. Julian will then leave
for Carson City to secure training quar-
tiers. Three towns have offered good
inducements. While Fitzsimmons is
taking exercise every day he hasn't
done any real training as yet. He
claims ten days will be all that is
nee essary 70 put him in good shape.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
Sexton Declines Nomination.

London, Feb. 1O.-Thomas Sexton,
anti-Parnellite, who resigned his seat
In parliament last year, has written a
letter declining to re-enter parliament.
In the course of his letter Mr.. Sexton
says: 81 am still convinced that the
Irish party must have better discipline
before anything worth laboring for can
be obtained from the house of COM
mons even for the most palpable griev-
ances of Ireland"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
Creamed orsters on Toast.

Drain l6 oysters in sieve; melt half
tablespoonful butter il the blazer, add
half tablespoonful -four, cook two min
ntes; add half cupful milk and half cup
full oyster liquor, season with half tea
spoonful salt. one-eighth teaspoonful
white pepper, stir and cook till smooth;
add the oysters, cook few minutes,
nour over four slices of buttered toast
md serve.-Chicago Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
To Prevent Smuggling.

st. Johns, N. f., Feb. 10.-Gov. Mus-
ray left for England yesterday. One
of the chief objects of his mission is to
urge upon the imperial cabinet the abb
solute necessity of British consul be-
ing stationed at the French colony of
st. Pierre and the Newfoundland mari
time provinces and the New England
coast. The Newfoundland and Cana
dian governments unite in urging the
necessity of this appointment This is
to prevent smuggling.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
Her Case Thrown out or court.

Hartford, Feb. 1o.-Lilly NJ. Clarlx's
appeal from probate of the will of
Selma Richardson, late of this city, has
been thrown out of court. The appel
liant is the wife of Rev. Daniel Webster
Clark of West Concord, N. II. The
estate was valued at S3S, 900. Owing to
the illness of the appellant she could
not appear in court and her lawyers
had no other witnesses.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-02-12
HE SPANISH RAYoNET.
Facts About the Yucca Tree of souther
California.


The yuccas, or Spanish bayonets, as
they are most commonl called, are
among the most characteristic plants of
desert and semi-desert zones of Cali
fornia, being found in nearly all the
hot, dry parts of the state where little
rain falls. Strange as it may seem,
these tough, wiry-leaved plants be-
long to the same order in botany as do
our beautiful hyacinths, lily of the
valley, tulips, and gorgeously colored
Mariposa lilies or butterfly flowers. so
Enthusiastically represented in all
parts of the state. And yet these yuccas
are tough and hard in texture with
sharp pointed leaves. often terminal
ing in a tough thread, which hangs
loosely from the end. Others grow to
the size of large, but not graceful trees,
often reaching fully 30 feet above the
ground, as is the case with the tree
yucca of the Mojave desert, groves of
which may be seen at any time near the
railroad between Moiave and Los
Angeles.
These, says the San Francisco Chron-
icle, are about the only trees of any size
found on the deserts of California until
one gets high enough on the barren
ranges to find the pinon pine. which
grows here and There on the mountains.
usually far below the rest Of the pine
trees. The flowers # the vuccas ugual-
~ grow in inmeus" lunches. often as
much as foar or r.e feet lorr. some
tines he'ng hornr straight n he apex
of long. le@fless stem. as il. tie tree
yuccas. bending downward With the
weight Of the greai bunch Of flowers.
which usually CIR. N tie evening