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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
The Health Report.

The number of deaths during the week
was 50, 20 of which were from the grip,
IL from pneumonia and 3 from diphtheria.
Inc number of cases OF contagious dis
case reported to superintendent of Health
Chaplin during the week wes II. o OF
which were diphtherin, 3 Of scarlet fever,
and Of typhoid fever.
DIR. Chaplin says OF the grip that II Is
not IS serious ss the seige a number Of
years ago, but the indications are that il
will be quite dangerous as the mum Der OF
deaths for tie week indicate. DIR. chaplin
added that at this time Of year tont the
grip will naturally cause more deaths
than in the spring or summer time. He
also ssid that the disease will increase and
when will end no one knows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
700 LATE Ios CLASSIFICATION.
Mortgages Sale.

Will he sold at Public Auction, SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY q, lST. ut o'clock, o. thu
premises, hy virtue OF power OF sale contained
~ "a ccitain iDortgag' deed m ade and exc.
Gated by Thomas Cheethan an1 wife, dated
january 10 A. -. iNl' ana is recorded in the
office Of the Recorder OF Deeds of Central
Fails. county ot Providence, Rhode Island, in
the Real kstut Mortgage Book NO. Y, page
2 4, the conditions ot said mortgage having
y en- br ken;
Two certain lots land with all the build
iugs nj inprovemsnts ihercon. situated on
TIE ives clly sioo " Dexter street, in said
Central Fails, and Is laid out and dc crihed as
lot No. le2 and lot No. les on the Dexter Park
Fiat on tho Eatlc .ivnks and > owry land, on
Dexter 81 get Lincoln r. L., owned by Sam
url hediey and surveyed and plated Novem.
ber . loiJ. 10y A. Il swrot, hen said plat is
Recorded Al The cits c,rk Office OF said
Central Falls. reference TO the same being had
for further description OF Snid lots.
Nv The ordtr of the assignee tf the mort
gage. who hereby ewes nouce Of his inten.
tinn 10 bid NJ sqil sale or any postponeinent
or adjournenient thereof
Terms Of the sale made known on the
ground.
Subject 10 n prior mortgage.
BY tie order OF he assignee.
f9gl 10 lfl. 13 2G. 7t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
CAPT. GILBERT DEAD.
Built First System OF Dry Docks
Used in This Country.
Held Many OnicesWas 80 Years Old
at Time of His Death.

Chester, Conn.,, Feb. 6.-Capain Aiexsn-
der Hamilton Gilbert, who, with his
brother John Gilbert, was tie inventor
and builder of the first system OF dry
docks i'm lSi0,is dead. He was 80 years
old. The Gilberts built the dry docks at
Pensacola, San francisco and Ports
mouth, n. IL.
= The deceased ives born in East Haddam
in 1906 and was one of three sons. An
other brother. Henry 8. Gilbert, was the
first to introduce the printing press into
the Argentine Republic. Mr. Gilbert
represented the town of Chester In the
State Legislature three times and has reen
the recipient of all the offices in the gift
of his townsmen from the highest to the
lowest. lie is survived by one son ana
three daughte
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06

The legislature went through seven
days in a fairly creditable manner, but
on the eighth and last the mem bers were
submitted to the annual test of President
Washburn's pleadings for more OF the
peoples money and as usual IL was too
much for them. The pres ident of the
Rhode Island College of Agriculture gets
another slice amounting to $4,000.
He worked hard for it., however, and
devoted much time to the matter, mis-
portly form was conspicuous nearly every
day during the session and someone in
the coat room asked some one else il bis
pay for teaching the senior class in ethics
end for looming In personal contact with
the freshmen" went on just the same
while be was in the city whispering con-
iidentially 10 the different mem bers of
the Assent bly, an they came into the State
House.
The important measures Of general in
terest throughout the State, without re-
gard to town lines, have been few. Among
them wss MIR. Stuoey's bill amending the
insolvency laws so that an assignee may
defend suit brought against the prop
erty OF the assignor; the till relative to
the care of hard drinkers, and, as a mat
ter OF course the annual appropriation
bill.
The cities OF Woonsocket and Pawtucket
and the town of Crsnsion secured the
legislation necessary for issuing munich
pal bonds.
Mr. }. Eiwsrd Studley of Providence.
and a mont Der who, TO large extent. has
taken tie place of Mr.. Eliery II. Wilson
so far as aggressiveness on the floor OF
the House is concerned, is the strongest
possibility for tho speakership Of tho
next House, although he does not name
himself as O candidate.
Mir. Studley is one ot the few of the
Providence members whom the Municipal
League have not threatened to retire at
the April election. Together with MIR.
Bemlinger no enjoys the reputation Of
having opposed Legislative interference
with the city OF Providence.
Ihe report Of the special commission on
the revenue of the state has not heen
completed and will not be made public
| until the Assembly resumes business
after election.
In the meantime, the only interesting
thing TO wsit for is the announcement hy
the Governor Of bis 15 appointments tc
tho commission on the constitutions
rsvisiCn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
A SLEIGHING ACCIDENT.
A Horse Became Unmanageable and
Caused Trouble.
Barge Overturned and Several of the
Party Severely Hurt.

Bangor, Me-, FEB. 6. 6.--Fivelmemberso OF
seighing party we're quite severely In
jured In runaway accident near here
late last night. Inc party was made up
OF young people well known in Bangor
society, who had arranged for sleigh
rIde to the toboggan chute, at one OF the
ponds few miles from the city. While
on their way back, one of the six horses
which drew the barge In which they
were riding, became frightened and
started to run. The entire team became
demoralized and the sleigh was over
turned and nearly all OF those In IL, were
mere or less hurt. Those most seriously
injured we're Misses Ada Bryant. Josephine
Palmer, Jennie Roberts and Helen tielt, t,
and Mr.. w. h. Palmer. Dr. j. X.
Phillips, who was a mem ber OF the party,
ATTENDED the wounded ones and they
W ero soon removed to their homes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Bill Dismissed.

The bill in equity brought by Thomas
Miller against Robert McCardeli was dis
missed in tbe.Appellste Court today with
out prcjudice to the cross bill OF defend
ants This is one OF the many phases OF
the litigation over the occupation Of the
Hotel ST. George between Mr.. Miller, the
hireT of the premises. and landlord Nc
Cardell. Each OF the gentlemen has q
suit against the other pending in the
common pleas division of the Supreme
Court and the decision of the court to-
day puts Mr.. McCsrdell one case ahead
in the contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
SURETY FOR COSTS.
Ordered Furnished in Case Against
a Water Company.
Motion Argued Before the Appellate Court
This Morning.

There was q hearing in the Appellate
Court his morning on oefendant's motion
in the equity case of Edward +. Mason ct
sl agsiust the East Greenwich Water
Company that IL the comp lainants prose-
cute their case further they give security
for costs.
Albert X. Greene said that this motion
might have been useless esriier in the
case, but now the case was one clearly
WITHIN the statute as the complainsnrs
had sold their real estate and water
rig hts.
Colonel c. J. Arms, counselu for the
com claimants, admitted the sale Of real
estate but said the motion should not be
granted as in no case could the defendant
recover costs ss jury had decided tnat
the defendant company had through it's
agents kept a false account OF the amount
Of water pumped by 1t and one of the
main parts of the contract between the
parties was that a correct account OF
water pumped should be kept.
MIR. Greene said that be would be very
happy IL he could show the court on
what poor foundations the verdict of the
jury stood. He also called the attention
of the court to the provisions of the
statute which stated that in case of non
residents surety for costs might be re
ouired at any time during the peudency
of the case.
Judge stiness deci 1ed that be had no
discretion in the matter and ordered the
plaintiff to give surety within 10 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
JONES REMANDED.
He is Held at London for Alleged
F0rgeries in New York.
Extradition Papers VIII Leave This
Country Un the 10th Inst.

London, T. b. 6.-Lstime X. Jones,
the American horse dealer and speculator,
who WIS afresie1 at scirboro on Jan. .
on the charge OF haviog obtained large
sums of money from Benjsmin L.Luding-
ton, la Aycr OF New York, on note bear
ing fog d Signatures, was rsmanded to-
day at Eow street police court for week.
Mr.. Hodson Of tie United States en-
bsssy, produced ceble di'rtech from the
district attorney of Kew York sIying that
the pipers necessary for the extradiiion
OF ths prisoner wouli leave New York
on Feb. 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Common Pleas Cases.

In the cese OF Owen Riernsn VS.. Moses
Hennessey the dciencnnt was called ana
defauloed today. judgment was entered
fcr The plaintiff for s7.25 and costs. ]. c.
Quinn was attorney for the plaintiff.
In the Same court tae case Of Averdice
"A. Nshigsn VS.. Msdiros Charlson wss
certified TO the appellate division on an
agreed statement Of facts.
Nil dicit judgment was entered In The
case of Charles A. Austin q Co. vs. Peck
& Co., in favor OF the plsintiis for
.Os1Gj.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Alfred Ducharme Struck
by Train and Killed.
Tried to Save Himself But He
Did Not Move in Tim..
His Body, Frightfully Mangled-
Where He Lived is Not Known.

Taunton, Mass, Feb. 6.-Alfred Ouch
nrme, So years of age, tramp, was in-
stantly kil.e thi' morning on tho rail
r5ad track at Wbittspdon Junction. lie
was seen sil:iny on the track as the train
rounted cur,e. The engineer tried &c
ttop ana the N IN was seen to hurl him
self from the rails. hot he wss not quick
enough, and tie engine s:ruck him. The
body was terriblv msngled. II 10 not
known whore he lived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
The End Not Far OFF.

Stamford, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Henry Ward
Beecher rallied somewhat this morning
and at noon Is rssting comfortably and is
conscious. she appears to have regsined
some vitality throush 1t In nov expected
that each of the frequent sinking SPELLS
which attack her, will be the last. The
physician this noon expressed sstonish-
ent at tho wonderful vitality Displayed
by the patient. Though the end may
come at any moment, IL is possible that
Mrs. Beecber may live q few days longer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Work Done by Assembly
in Past Two Weeks.
Only One Providence Bill
Made Its Appearance.
Fate of Bl0dgetts Individual Enter
prise WaShburn'S Work.

After eight days Of Iswmsking the
General Assembly has adjourned for
nine weeks recess. This was matter OF
course, the only thing to be wondered at
was the unusual attempt to break up
this ancient custom OF having the greater
part OF the January session come in April
and May after the election.
The effort was made by Mr.. kimba of
Providence and he spoke in the interests
of new mem bers who no sooner get the
run of things than the Assembly ad-
journs.
lie advocated q short session, but
claimed ii should be continuous one.
His support among the members was
small but he has made a beginning in the
sgitstion of what a good many declare to
be needed reform.
The session, or the part of 1t just closed,
has been unique in one respect-there was
but one city of Providence bill presented.
That was for an act releasing about
sos, 900 of 'unexpended balances from
special tax assessments, which had been
tied up by a blunder OF the councilt for
general uses.
The McTammany voting machine bill
could hardly. be called a Providence meas
ure. 1t was IAN individual enterprise Of
Mr. Blodgett not in his capacity as a
mem Der of the Board of Canvassers for
bis associates on that commission were
opposed TO its presentation, and were in
no sense responsible for it. 1t is seldom
that Chairman w. w. Blodgett OF the
judiciary committee rebukes any booy on
the floor of the House but In recon mend
ing the indefinite postponement of Mr..
John L. T.Blodgett's bill he said that it.was
very obnoxious and Ill unwarranted blow
at this rights OF the city.
However the McTammany machine
itself is all right according TO the deci-
sion of the Supreme court and there is
desire at City bsIl for a trial of it ana
wien the Assembly reconvenes in April,
the city solicitor will be authorized by
the City Council to ask for the legislation
necessary for its adoption.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06

phenix Wooden Mill Co.'s Employees 10
Be Represented at Creditors Meeting.

A meeting OF the employes,o the Phenix
woolen Mill was held in the engine room on
Melrose street, East Greenwich, yesterday af-
ternoon. The object of the meeting was to
elect a committee of three to represent the
employees at the creditors meeting to be held
at the Office of the register in insolvency on
Monday next at o'clock. The following were
chosen Lyman Hines, Jame1 Graney and
Thomas Calvin.
Yesterday afternoon Albert ]. Congdon was
found in a critical condition Mt his residence
on, bedford street by II. Q. Cundall IL seems
that MIR. Congdon 0itting IN his chair
Thursday eveing when he was stricken with
paralysis and remained III that position all
Thursday night and until late yesterday after
non, when entrance was made by Mr.. Gun
dali. Today Mr.. Congdon was in a critical
condition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Settled Out of Court.

The csse of Thomas Checthsm and wife
Of Central Falls sgaiust .Csthleen Taylor
and james Wilson OF Pswtucket has been
settled out OF court. The suit was one
In equity for the redemption OF certain
mortgages on property on Dexter street,
Central Falls. r. n. wildss Was attorney
for Mr.. and Mrs. Chesthsm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Shee Dealer lns0lvent.

Abort T.. lie Francois, woonsocket
shoedealer. was declared insolvent today
by Judge stiness in the Appellate Court
on petition OF the Wilbur Snoe Company
and others. The case was sent TO Lorin
~ Cook, register IN Insolvency, and Ls
Frins5is WIS or8cred TO tile sworn
itemized schedule Of bis ssscsts and q list
Of creditors within 10 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Must File Amended Bill.

by a decree entered in the Appellate
Court this morning the comp;ainants in
the case OF William Bradf, RI, trustee,
agails Mary U.Barzess ct al we're ordered
- file their men led bill OF cou uplsint by
Feb. i3 1897.
Samuel Norris, Jr.. is solicitor for com
plsinerts AMI Brennan q Holland repre-
sent deiondants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Mr.. HinCkley SucCumbS
TO Appendicitis.
His Widow is Widely Known
as Florence Blythe.
Successfully Prosecuted Suit to Get
"a Her Fathers Estate.

Portland, Ore. Feb. 6 CIV. Hinckley,
hui, bsld OF Florence Blythe, the successful
liigEnt in tie famous will contest TOR
Thomas Blythe's estate, died at the
Ms wit who is in San Francisco, has
been notified, but cannot posi- ly arrive
re before Sunday. Mr. Hinck ey and
his brother left San Francisco last Sun
day ana at that time Hincklsy was appsr
entity in the best of health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06

In the case Of Joss Noys against Annie
Nova the petitioner who hes began pro-
cetdings for divorce was ordered to pay
the resl oudont. hts wife, the sum Of s25
for counsel fees aud 50 a week for h'r
support by Judge Stioess In the Appellate
Court today. Z. l.. Kneeland was attorney
for MIS-. Nuya.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
GAS TANK EXPLODED.
Peculiar Accident On a New York
Ferry Boat.
Two Men Severely, But Not Danger
ously Injured.

New York, Feb. 6.-The illuminating
gas tank on the ferry boat Colum bis, of
the Grand street line between this city and
Brooklyn, exploded today. Two men
were severely but not dangerously injured.
The damage to the boat will De about
s20OO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
The Case Concluded.

Dedhnm, Mars, Feb. 6.-ln the Norfolk
superior civil court today the c,se OF Jen-
ME III. Mann q Randolph vs.. the X IN
colph Si,igs pank. was concluded. Toe
J lais sought TO recover sj54.Ss which
was deposiied in tho back by her father.
now dece sed, and which she now
Claims beloaRs 10 her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
OF ooPARTNER> NIP

The topartnprship bithe 20 eEisung between
James &. Luther tn1 Anton Huber, under tho
nam. and ~tyiea ~ Lpt er a. Huhcr, Is this
CAV dissolved. Is 4 Ana y Huber has pur-
chr Red ,hr s'orlt, Eat les ana zoo Will Of tho
business III hcrtO e srried ON Ivy sid copartner.
10 M No. Z Westminster street, Providence,
L.. j.. ANA will con;in 9 said business
JAMS G.. LUTHER,
ANTON HUBER.
Proyid, nce Il. l.. Feb. ., 1897.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
Provid, nee, r. l.. Feb. ), 1897
NOTICE.

AhhouSh have this dey withdrawn As part.
ntr from 'hc Inn of iuthcr 81 Huber. shnll
sill continu" VIII said nrin, an will be
pleascd 90 sec an scgve all my old friend.
and us.Omers at the sane pla %.
f1.8t JAMES g. LUTHER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-06
NOTICE.

ghe copartnership heretofore existing under
the firm name ana style Of whitney e Ogden
has ihis apv 80 y q sscivei NV Wuturl con.
selt, E. a. Whitney acqriring TIC interest ot
John Ogdcn. ana u. A. ~hincv c~so'i ing all
liabilities and hssets ot the copariaers ip.
IL A. MalTNEY.
JOHN INEEN.
Provi;c ;cnce. Feb g. lsF. f8.9t
wANTED--tfonL man 20 scli the Household
swim Narliqcs: ho'Fe and WA rnt II
nry ur c0inni ion. Apply 10 = Eiwsrd Park
inaon bousshold Sewi0g 4 achi iic", 80
SD y nc stforf tc-Jt
To LIT ,toip. Val ws-smin Scr street,
now &C.. ici s 4r. &. W. tnyior for sale ~
futn sea: ,s'prnii VI given Fet H. lf' Alsl
cO Ia.c hOGso 90 2 roons anr BATH room. 10
CON- iiH "a stt't lrilti3c X. =. Grant, ll'5
W.lit-r ~, Ser ss.gy,t fi.6t
90 Lar- -E.'rNs'c1 rcor with hcai. gas,
iv' d fnJ ho No rOnlfcfis. in ufiva g family.
r. fhi-atn h,ll. 3s lihc rees. 6-9t
10 LET -T,vu.sto-v hcu@.. furnished, with
harm. On tifcanNich rtad hn view On Cow
essot rs wit ii tive Minutes of towrsset
station. Address bos Is, Ap.onaug T.
kGEN1S- Outfit free: no capital needed. /.
exclusive territory ono ssle Wrclrly rays bis
m ,ney. Wiie. ALPINE cafe Co., Cincin-
nail, u.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06
THE FE STTUATT0N.

The daily reports of yellow fever
in New Orleans show a very sub
stantial falling off from last week
of new case; but not d sufficient
decrease to justify us in believing
that the fever has begun to die
out. The cold weather has un-
doubtedly checked the progress OF
the disease, but whether or not it
will start on the upgrade again, if
the present warm spell continues
is more than we are prepared to
say.
In the past the fever has invari
ably died out, very rapidly, after
the first frost, and tits to be hoped
that it will do likewise this year.
There has been little or no i'm
provementin the number of deaths
reported; but with the coming of
cold weather it vas expected that
the death rate would increase.
The best news comes from Frank
lin and Baton Rouge. There has
not been a new case in either Of
these places for over a week, and
it isrnow pretty well assured that
the health authorities OF the two
towns have rooted out the disease
by taking timely measures to iso-
late the cases that have occurred,
and by disinfection of premises,
etc.
The disease got a good start in
both places and the success of the
officials in preventing Its spread
speaks well for their efforts and for
the value ofhouse quarantine.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06

the state quarantine officers
are vested with almost absolute
power. The health officers Of the
various counties can be removed
at the will of the State Board and
must submit to the dictates of the
State Board.
In Louisiana it is different. Each
parish hasits board of health, that
can take whatever steps it sees fit
to protect the community against
disease.
If we compare the practical ope-
ration of the quaran tine systems of
Mississippi and Louisiana we are
bound to have ourfaith in national
quarantine badly shaken, for I'M
precedented success has crowned
The labors of the local boards of
health of Louisiana, while the quar-
antine power in Mississippi, CEN
tralized as it is in a State Board,
has failed TO prevent the spread
of yellow fever.
We admit that a comparison OF
the practical operation during the
present epidemic, oflocal and cen
tralized quarantine methods, has
had the effect of shaking our CON
idence in the efficacy Of the prop
o%sition to invest the government
with full power to make or modify
quarantine rules and regulations.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06

The Westfeld (Ind. News print the fol-
lowing in regard to an old resident of
that place: Crank McAvoy, for many
years in the employ Of the L., N. A. & q.
Ry. here, says. Thave used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or longer-am never without it
in my family, I consider it the best remedy
ofthe kind manufactured. | take pleasure
in recommending it.'n It is a specific for
all bowel disorders. orsale by The Stan
dard Drug Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06
EVEN CHA UNCBY ADMITS IT..

After the result Of last Tues
days election was known, Chaun.
cey M. Depew, the great and only
Chauncey, who has a hankering
for rushing into print on all great
occasions, made the following
statement +:
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06


'sThe election issue in New York has no
national insignifcauce, but with an
alarming falling off of the Republican
vote in the State, with heavy losses in
New Jersey, Ohio and other States, the
Republican party is confronted with the
incOntrovertible truth that Organism and
bimetalism are not dead, 1t warns them
shat they must take steps at once and em-
phatically to settle this currency question
beyond any hope of reopening it,"
Chauncey is just making thisdis-
covery. Chauncey, usually quick.
witted, and master Of the art OF
atter.dinner speech.making, has
just begun to realize that "the
Republican party is confronted
with the incontrovertible truth
that Organism and bimetallism are
not dead"
Pardon us dear Chauncy but il
was such a deucedly easy thing to
foretell the fall ofthe Roman Empire
after the Roman Empire had fal
len. ANY body could have discov.
cred America after Columbus did
but there is no one left, since
Chauncey's great find, to discover
that the G.. 0. P. is really con
fronted with the fact that Organism
and bimetallism are not dead; TO.
Chauncey is certainly the las
man on earth to awaken to
realization otthis 'incontrovertibl
TRUTH
Why even THECoURIER, hatche,
every week, as it is, in a mes
little bigger than the north cas-
corner of Chauncey's stable, ha
known and told it's readers of thi
Hincontrovertible truth" so long
that it is a severe strain on til
ancient history of its mentality t
recall a time when this truth frs
dawned on it,
"When ignorance is bliss I'll
folly to be WISE" ,Toastmaste
Uhauncey, sparkling, witty, good
natured Chauncey, is to be pitied
This rude awakening from tn
heavenly state of imaginary part.
security is a great strain o
O~hauncey's peculiar nervous sys
TEN; but it has made him a wise
man, politically.
Thank goodness for that.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-11-06
LOCAL AND CENTRALIZED QUAR-,
ANTINE.

There is much to be said in
favor ofa national quarantine, and
THE COURIER all along has been
in favor Of the government taking
quarantine affairs in hand during
epidemics.
But it must be admitted that
this Capitalization Of quarantine
power has not operated very we'll
this year. For instance, in Missis-