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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
BASEBALL MEN MEET.
Magnates of the National Game in Sess
sion at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Feb. 26.-The men who control
the nationsl game of baseball met here. for n
three days conference on matters connected
with the popular sport. The program is as
follows: First. the meeting of the board Of
arbitration 10 consider grievances among the
players and managers, among the most i'm
portant of which is that Of William II. Nc.
Gunigle Of Brockton, Mass, who says the
Louisville club went back on verbal con-
tract to make him manager Tor this-seasnn,
thereby causing him to lose another desirable
Job. The next most important feature of the
card is. the assembling of the league proper.
The most important report will be that upon
rules. 1t is more than probable that this re-
port with its numerous proposed changes will
occupy the attention Of the magnates during
most of the afternoon session, and at this
writing it seems likely that most of the sug-
gested changes will be lost.
Those in attendance at the meet ing are
Robinson of Cleveland, Burch of Cincinnati,
Byrne and Abel OF Brooklyn. A. II. s den
and W. III. Conant Of Boston, Andrew Freed
man of New York. accompanied by his at
torney, e. K. Mccall, and by.his manager and
captain Joyce, John b. Day OF New York:
Messrs. Rogers and Reach of Philadelphia, tho
Wagner brothers Of Washington, James A.
Hart of Chicago and Chris Won der Abe of st.
Louis, besides President Hanlon and Treas.
urer Vonderhorst of Baltimore.
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YIN AND ABOUT THESE !.
! PLANTATIONS )
WARREN.
Town Council Com pletes the Exam
ination Of Reports.
Mrs. Sparks Meets With an Accident In
New York-voting Lists.

The Town Council met In special session last
evening, and concluded the examination of
the general town reports which will be placed
in the hands of the printer 10 be made ready
for distribution at the annual town meeting
next mo nth.
The remains Of Mrs. Mary Green Bosworth,
widow of the late Thomas T. Bosworth, form
erly Of this town, were brought here yester-
day from Neponsett, Mass, where she died
last Sunday The remains were entombed in
the South cemetery.
Word was received yesterday that Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Sparks. mother OF Councilman q. II.
Sparks, who Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. ID.
j. Gordon in New York, city, had met with
an accident by falling on an icy sidewalk. re-
sulting in broken wrist.
Miss Josephine Carr and Miss Annie p. At
kinson entertained the members OF their re-
spective Sunday School classes at the home OF
Miss Carr on Main street last evening. There
was an attendance of upward Of 30 pupils and
friends
Mr.. James M. Crawford. Istate sealer of
weights and measures, was in town yesterday
and adjusted tho official weights, measures,
etc, OF the town. He was assisted by the
town sealer, George l.. DrowI
ing and at the close OF the business enjoyed
pleasant social session. The new officers OF
the lodge are active young men, heartily i'm
bued with their duties and will endeavor to
establish "A criterion.
The general voting list as revised by the
Council comprises 6S7 names, 81 less than last
year, and the property list 422 names, an ex-
cess of over that of last year The dimuni.
II. Il. A.
off in registration the number OF electors
registering for the preceding year being aug
mented by the interest in the presidential
election. The list Is 100 less than four years
ago.
Schooner Napoleon, lying at Martins wharf,
having discharged her cargo of coal, was visit.
ed by thieves two evenings ago. The cabin
was rsnsacked and quantity OF provisions
stolen. The work is supposed TO have been
done by persons familiar with the boat.
The attendance on the primary grades of
the public schools, which was greatly dimin-
'isheG by the prevalence of measles, is now in
creasng rapidly, which indicates that the
malady is abating.
The funeral of Mr.. John L. Lonergan will
be held from st. Marys Church at $50 a. IN.
tomorrow.
Mr.. John Murphy, who was severely burned
by molten iron at the foundry last week, is
rapidly improving, and it is thought he will
be able to resume work shortly.
Treasurer Q. p Chappelle of ths Foundry
Machine Company, entertained last evening
party of friends at his South Main street resi-
dence. The evening was enjoyably passed In
playing whist and other games. A luncheon
closed the festivities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
BRISTOL.
Two Large Orders Received at the
National Rubber Works.
Mrs. Head Passes Away Afler a Short
Illness-G.nerai Mention.

The National India Rubber Company has
and 25O cases OF carriage cloth, and the cut.
ters will commence cutting the outsides on
Monday. The indications are that the works
will close but for day or two at the most.
The death of Mrs. Thomas Head occurred
yesterday afternoon at her home at | School
street, resulting from n severe attack of In
fammation of the bowels. The deceased was
i'll but n short time and her death is particu-
larly sad as she leaves a husband and three
small children TO mourn her loss
The east sidewalk between Franklin and
oliver streets has received top dressing and
is appreciated by the residents Of that locality
az II has been almost impossible in rainy
weather.
Bristol resident report s seeing some rob-
ins and cheerfully welcomes them as the har-
bingers of spring.
The Robert Emmett Literary Society held
its annual social Tuesday evening About 90
couples were present who report the most en-
ioyable time of the season
A lunch wagon made its first appearance I'm
Bristol Tuesday evening and drew the usual
crowd of sightseers.
The children Of officer Morrissey, who have
been i'll with the measles, are reported TO be
Improving
II is rumored that Mr.. Agustus =. Van
Wickle has disposed of his interests in numer.
Gus coal mines and will soon make Bristol his
permanent home. IL il hoped that such Is the
case as Mr.. Van Wicslo's hospitality and popu
larity are known throughout the state
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
HE WAS NOT RELIEVED
Although Charleson Was Told He
Was Not Satisfactory Bail.
Court Held That He Was Not Thereby r.
leased From Responsibility.

Judges Stiness, Tiilinghast and Doug
lass, who sat in.the Appellate Court today
were called on to decide on agreed state
ment of facts rs to whether when IN
officer had accepted q man as security for
an arrested party In q civil action his sub
sequent decision that the party accepted
as bail was not q Satisfactory party re-
lieved the latter of his obligation ss
surety.
The case before the court was that Of
Averdice II. Nahigan against .Asdiros
Chsr;son. The plsintiff In the first place
recovered judgment by detault against
one Msdiros DerAn ndorasisn, vino was q
mem Der OF q theatrical company, that
early the present year visited this city. A
writ of arrest was given Deputy Sheriff
Bsrrows to serve and the defendant in
the present case was at z O'CLOCK on the
evening Of Jan. 4th, accepted as bail for
peran nderasian. In about haif an hour
after the acceptance OF bail the deputy
sheriff had another interview with Deran-
derasisn in which the latter lwas told
Chsrlson was not satisfactory security,
and Was again arrested and licked up at
the court house for several hours. lie
was finally let go by Deputy sheriff Bar
rows.
Charlson was sued by the piaintiff and
II was agreed between counsel for the
plaintiff, j. {. Collins, Jr., aud James L.
Egsn, counsel for the defendant. to take
the case to the Appellate Court.
Mr.. Egan maintained that the action Of
the officer In rearresting Deranderssisn
acted as q discharge of the defendant
Chsrlson from all liability. Mr.. Collins
claimed it was beyond the otficer's. s.power
TO do so.
The court held that the action Of the
officer did not relieve Cbarlson from his
obligation Is surety and judgment was
given for the plaintiff for s2s.75.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A HORSE PARADE.
One 20 BE Held June IL Under Auspices
OF Horse Impr0 ve ment Association.

One 20 BE Held June Ia Under Auspices
OF Horse Impro We ment Association.
The Board of Governors of the Provi.
dence Horse improvement Association
met yesterday afternoon at the Office of
MIR. JonD shepard, Jr., and perfected its
organization by the election of Colonel
Isaac l.. Got, president and Mr.. Fred l..
s NTH secretary.
1t vas also decided to arrange for hor,e
p'rade on Monday, June IA, and To have
a banquet on the evsning:of Saturday,
Ap ii 10.
The gentlemen appointed to serve on
the psrsoe committee are Mr.. John sher-
ard, Jr., MIR. Jerome Kennedy, Colonel
Frank Z. Olney, Mr.. Frank f. Carpenter
and MIR. James Freeman.
Messrs.W. W. Whipfls. T. f. Carpenter
and II. w. TiIlinghsst will have charge OF
the banquet aud it is proposed 10 make
this dinner brilliant affair. Among
those who will be invited from out Of
town are General Benjamin F.Tracey, ex-
secrstOry of the Navy, ami man of
lont expsri .Dce In breeding fine horses;
Mr.. J.Malcom FORBES s. of boston; Mr.Jonn
h. hayer, president of the New England
Horse BREEDERS Association and Colonel
Albert A. Pope.
The third comr,!ttee eppointed yester-
day was on the encouragement Of rioing
and driving and the mem bsrs are General
Charles A. Wilson. MIR. F.W. Tlllingha
aud Mr.. w. W. Whiprls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Sullivan Will Not Be
Granted a New Trial.
All Efforts to Carry the Case
to Higher Court Failed.
The Convicted Murderer Writes
Long Letter to His Uncle.

Calais, Me-, Feb. rs. Relatives OF John
r.. Sullivan, the convicted murderer of
Mrs. Eliza butcher and son, who is now
in jail at Dorchester, N. b., have received
word thst there is no hope of Sullivan
securing a new trial. All efforts to have
the case carried to the supreme court has
failed and he will be hanged two weeks
from tomorrow. Sullivsn's nncle, Jonn
L. Sullivan, Sr., who lives q few miles
from Calais and at whose house the pris-
oner was arrested for the Canadian author
titles, has received long letter from the
condemnei man. In the letter he asserts
his innocence in q vehement manner
and also tells much of mis- life while in
this country, and on vessels of the United
States navy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
MANGLED ON TRACK.
Body of Tramp Found South of
YOnkers. N. Y.
1t Is Believed to BE That of John Will
son of Montreal.

Pougbkespsie, Feb. 25.-The msngled
tody of tramp was found south OF
Yonkers last night. A young man named
Llwrence Haley who claims Boston az
his home vas taken off a freiyht train at
this city today aud told the police that he
had been a companion OF the dead tramp.
haley said ne met the man at Newark,
Nj, last Saturday. de told him he was
John Wilson of Montreal. The two left
Newark yesterday to work their way
north.
on ths roof of u box car. A short distance
below Yonkers, Wilson was struck by
bridge and knocked off the car. That Ia
the story Haley tells. He was held how
ever for an Investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Tho Nth anniversary ball OF Abra

Tho 1ath anniversary ball OF Abraham m
Lodge. No. 2, |. o. y. Il. ia Cbamplln
Hall. last evening, was delightful to the
large company OF msrrymakers who pIr-
titipstsd In the twenty.four round and
tqusre d nces on the program. Hermann's
orchestra Irovided excellent music and
the festivities were kept up till morning.
Ire officials who kept their eyes open TO
see :bat no one missed enjoyment wers:
Committee OF arrangements, Henry
Phillips, ,chSirmso; Lazarus Herscbcviotz,
Isaac solomon, Leon Blumenthsi, Jacob
samuel, Hymsn Msx, NJ. Tsmenbau
Reception committse, Jacob samuels,
chairman; NJ remenbaum Leon Blumen-
thai, Charles Dolberx, Msx Perylmap, J.
Bsrowich, Louis Cohen, y. Gersky.
General fioor director, John J. Hersct-
cow z, assistant door director; Jacob
Abisch; aids, jacob weinhaub, Hermsn
Psster. \. J. Klspper, ). Becmnn;
Mcndel Friedman, treasurer; NJ. Csrmsn,
sec retsry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Sheffield Mills 10 Start.

The sheffield mills at Pascoag will start in
full early next month. Half ~ the employees
are row working and the management an
n1unccs that production will be increased
~ rapidly as possible. The mills were idle
Tor several months last summer and since then
have bccn running ON only one quarter time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
CRANSTON.
The Electric Lighting Problem-Impos-
ters In the Egg Business.

At the approach OF the financial meeting
the advocates of electric lighting are becom-
ing anxious. A few months ago petition,
numerously signed, by residents OF Edgawood
and Pawtuxet was presented 10 Council. This
petition requested that Broad street, through
Edgewood and Pawtuxet be lighted with elec-
tricity. The councilmen seemed to favor the
idea; but could not well grant the luxury TO
Edgewood and Pawturet without extending
the same TO other parts Of the town.
The western section OF the town along
Cranston street asked TO have the modern
Cranston street lighted by modern methods
Simultaneous with these requests, the middle
section, along Park avenue, solicited for cleo
tric lights. The Council discussed the ,lues.
tionn at some length. 1t was stated by "a few
that il would pay the town 10 install plant
of its own.
Mr. George II. Babbtt was appointed a
committee 10 study the subject and report at
the April financial meeting the probable cost
20 the town 90 establish plant and the ex-
penso per year TO maintain the same. he was
also instructed 10 obtain the best possible
figures from the Narragansot Electric Light.
ing Company. Mr.. Babbitt is now enjoying
the warmth and pretty scenery Of the cotton
states and tho hospitality Of the genial south
ern folk. IL II said that even IL Mr. Babbitt re-
ports i'm the town meeting in favor Of estab-
fishing town plant, IL will then be too late
90 insert into the warrant n clause asking for
the money necessary and so the question win
likely drag for another year.
Such careful thinkers as Town Clerk Water.
man. Councilman Field and Mr.. William Ros-
sare in favor of plant for the town. They
say plant can be Installed for $50, 900 and that
by supplying private houses and stores with
light the running expenses of the plant may
be earned. Others are in favor OF having the
light purchased from the Narragau sett Elec.
tric Lighting Company.
Lately two impostors have been discovered
In the egg business These people keep a
few hons go to the city and buy cheap eggs.
return home and soil them az cxhorbitant
prices as the latest products Of their own
chickens.
Mr.. stephen A. Durham has commenced
work upon house on the Wost Arlington
plat. IL is said that thore are TO be largo
number of houses to be erected upon this
plat during next spring and summer.
The natural loss OF hair. either by dis
oaa. ba m. of tha rafr ff..If 49,. A..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
The Lock Was Worn Out.

Sergeant Leroy s. Bennett and Psrol-
man william 8. Kent Of the Plain street
station found the door OF Dover q Prich-
srd's jewslry shop st 2s5 Eddy street,
open at li:+5 last night. They notihet
Mr.. Dover, who went to the building and
at first thought some one had been tam
CATION showed that the lock was worn
out and useless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Found on the Street.

Walter Walsh, who lives at No. 8 Web
stor avenue, Cranston, was found lying on
the sidewalk at the corner of East River
and Waterman streets to o'clock last
evening by Patrick Currsn night watch
man OF the "Red Bridge" Mr.. Curran
tslephoned TO the Rhode Island Hospital
for an ambulance, wi here Walsh was taken
and cared ior.. lie will be able TO be out
in day or two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A Lebanon Merchant Dead.

Lohnnon, n. H., Feb. 2S.-Henry W. Carter.
widely known manufactures and wholesale
merchant, died at his home here. late last
night. He wa born In Concord 70 years ago.
lie began IL business career as n peddler and
Travelled all over New England. lie and his
two sons did a. eXte irive business In the man
ufactHro ~ ovcralls shirts. etc. He had been
in failing health for some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Many cases Of Grippe" have lately teen
cured by One Minute Cough Cure. This pr epa-
ration seems spsecially adapted TO the cure Of
this disease IL acts quickly, thus preventing
serious complications and bad effects in which
this disease often leaves the patient.
Joseph ~ Johnston's Pharmacy, 500 West.
minister street. Metzger's fharmay, $50
North Main street: Alfred's Pharmacy, III
Eddy street; Joseph Driver. Riverside Phar-
macy, Manton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Asylum Was Not Burned.

Montresl. Feb. 25.--Cousidtrible con-
sternstion prevailed here due to the re-
port that the deaf and dunn s'yum had
burned. Lstsr reports snow that only a
brick saw mill, was burned and no one
was hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
The Monkey Theatre.

The Monkey Theater has made hit and
hundreds Of persons visit Music Hall every
afternoon and evening 20 eni the antics Of
the cute and extremely intelligent animals.
Theschildron are delighted with the exhibition
and grown up folks appear 60 get great deal
Of enjoyment out of the monkey and dog ac-
tors. Performances will be given every af-
tsrnoon and evening during the balance :of
the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Emb,zzle ment Case Continued.

Boston, Feb. Is. 25.-Benjsmin o. Flower
and Z. selden Smart, formerly Of the
Arena msRszine. on q continuance OF q
charge cf embezzling s27oo from II. ID.
Csmpbsll Of Lynn, was again continued d
until March II, in the municipal court
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
License Commissioners Appointed.

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. IS. 5.-Msyor Jenkins
today announced the appointment OF the H.
ccnso commiss oners for the ensuing year.
bringing TO On end prolonged contest.
Commissioner Lewis q. Holt was appointed
chairman of The board, Frederick Patch,
tIsep.l was APP oiu,ed for six years and John
J. Donovan, tDoin.,l for two years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
The Long Distance Bicycle Race.

Chicago, Feb. 25. The following was
the score ip the six-osy bicycle race at
$3.50 this morning: scbinner, 1882; Mil
Ter. 1857; Lawson, 1910; Hsnsen, 935;
Braoy, e2o; Smith, se2; Hslbrsont, $50;
Hanpsut, $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
sec retsry.

Torturing, itching, sca'y skin eruptions
burns and scalds are soo'hcd at once and
promptly healed by Dowitt's Witch Hazel
salye. the best known cure for piles.
Joseph \. John,ton's Pharmacy, s8 West
Minister street; Mctzeer's Pharmacy. %
North Main street; Alfred's Pharmacy, n
Eddy street; Joseph Driver, Riverside Pbar.
macy, 50 Manton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Both Greece and Turkey
Preparing for War.
Over 1000 Greeks are Con-
centrated at LariSsa.
HOstilitles Will Begin II Crete Is Not
Annexed to Greece.

Psris, Feb. 70 "A special dispatch re-
csived here from Larisss, Greece, says that
10000 Greeks are concentrated there and
the greatest activity prevailed. A dis
patch further states that 1t Is believed
that general hostilities will Immediately
begin on the frontier In the event of
Greece not being allowed to annex the
Island OF Crete.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
war Preparations in Turkey

Constantinople, FEB. 2b.-War prep,ra-
tions are actively proceeding In Turkey.
Quantities Of Mauser rifles and mum.
lions OF war havs been dispatched from
here to SIlonica and Adrisnopie, the con-
signmenis to the latter plac, teing
for the Mussuimans on the Bulgarian
frontier. Similar measures are being
taken ON the Sarvian frontier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
To Take Off Mussulma ms.

Canea, Feb. 25.-Italian sod X ussian
war-sbips have gone 10 selinos to take on
the beleagued Mnssulmsns, the Christ
isns havin agreed n erto.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
HOW FIND OUT.

FIJI bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; . sediment or settling Indicates
q diseased condition OF the kidneys.
When urine stains linen 1t Is positive
evidence Of kidney trouble. Too frc-
quent desire to urinats or pain In the
back, is also convincing proof that the
Kidneys and bladder are out OF order.
WHAT TO DO. I
There Is comfort In the knowledge %
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulnlls
every wish in relieving pain In the back,
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. 1t corrects inability
to hold urine and soaIdips pain In pass
ing 1t, or bad effect following the use Of
liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that
UNPLEASANT necessity of-befug cumpsffsdF
to get up many times during the night
to urinate. The mild and the extraordi.
nary effect OF swamp Root 10 soon reals
lied. 1t stands the hig hest for its won
erful cures of the most distressing cases.
IL you need q medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists price fifty
cents and one dollar. For q sample bot
tie and pamphlet, both sent free by mail,
mention The Providence News and send
your full post-ot:ice address to Dr.Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The pro-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Don't allow the lungs Co be impaired by the
continuous Irritation Of a cough. ftis easier
10 prevent consumption than 20 cure IL. one
minute Cough Cure taken carly will ward
ON any fatal lung trouble.
Jos sph :. Johnsion's Pharmacy. sal West
minst. Y street; Mcizgcr's Pharmacy. 2B
North Main street; Alfred Pharmacy. n
Eddy street; Joseph Driver, kvci side Phar
macy, - MantOn aysnue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
WILL RETALIATE.
Niagara Falls Council Will Prohibit
Employment OF Aliens.
This Is Answer to the Action Taken
by the Windsor Town Council.

Niagara Falls, Ont, Feb. 25.-The action Of
Windsor Town Council in relation 90 the
United States alien.abor law. by refusing TO
allow contractors to employ aliens on public
works has been freely discusse here and the
outcome will probably be the adoption Of
similar law by the Niagara Falls Town Coun.
ell. The feeling oil along the Niagara from.
tier IN favor OF a retaliatory measure IL very
keen and the laboring classes claim thoy are
not protected. Last year crowds Of American
laborvrs. including Italians and Poles came
over from Niagara Falls, N. ", and found
employment on tho sewer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

The natural loss OF hair. either by dis
ease or the ace Of the hair itself, may be
repleuished with a heavy growth by
Hsll's Hair Renewer.