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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
AUBURN.
Annual Meeting and Banquet of the Ii
brary Association.

The Public Library Association held its
ninth annual meeting in Odd Fellows
hall last evening A business meeting was
held In the library room at 7.3O O'Clock
at wnlch the reports of the officer of the
association were heard. The meeting was
then adjourned to the hall above i'm which
banquet was held from $40 To g3O.
followlng Is the the program rendered !:
Prayer, Rev. Wesley &. Haskell; music.
nigh school quartet; "Public Libral 10, ard
tneir Relationship TO American Citizen
ship, Judge Pardon r. Tillinghast.
piano solo, Newell l.. Wilbur; state q.
Rhode Island " Colonel John c. Myman.
vocal selection, Miss Mary j. Marchant.
Town of Cranston, Honorable William
h. Hall; Tho Ladies" " Honorable Hollis
N. Coombs; selection, high school quartet;
loastmaster, Honorable Hollis NJ.
Coombs
Officers, President. George A. Spink;
vice president William r. Dutemple:
80 rotary, Charles a. Hammond treasurer,
arthur Reeve; board of trustees, George
A. Sphinx, Charles A Hammond, Prof
Austin II. keyes, Rev. w. G. Haskell,
Samuel A. Winsor.
lhe meeting was a success in every re.
spect, and was full Of interest from begin
nlng TO end and the speeches called forth
thunderous applause.
lhe town council met in town hall YES
terday about noon and canyasscd the yot-
ing list prior TO tho finance meeting
High mass was sung in ST. AIMS Church
az $50 this morning by the Rev. j. q.
Moara.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
Martin Declines a Nominatio n.

Dallas, Tex, April l5 "A special from
Fort Worth SAYS: Hon. James Martin of
Brattlcboro VT, who is largely interested
In Forth Worth, Tex, realty. has ar
rived in the city. Mr.. Martin had been
In the city but little while when tele-
gram reached him announcing that Pres
ident Mckinley had decided To nominate
him for the post Of assistant secretary of
war. A response from him was requested.
He said: while / am alive TO the honor
involved have wired as requested, that
! should not bc named for the position.
My family and business affairs combined
render IL impossible To accept the posi-
tion: This is my conclusion after consid-
Grafton, and l have notified Senators
Proctor and Morrill, of my state -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
WARREN.
Barn Saved From Destruction by a
Hard Fight.
Memorial Day Committee Appointed--Gen-
eral Notes About Town.

Rev. III. ID. Robinson. who has been In
charge of the local NJ T. Church fol
three years past, left Wednesday for the
church conference at South Manchester,
Conn. He will sever his connection with
| the parish this week
"Dr." William :. Bennett is the
| proud owner Of "a bicycle now, which nc
received yesterday through gift scheme
AT an expense of 81 cents. His many
! friends are anxious to see him make his
| first appearance.
There are about $50 dogs in town. Up
TO last night 20 have been relicensed at
the town clerks office.
large barn on the dairy farm Of John
Buttcrworth on the Transit road caught
IRE few evenings ago and narrowly
escaped destruction. The owner was
aroused from sleep about s o'clock by
his housekecper, who had discovered the
flames, and they then rushed into the
building which was filled with smoke and
located the fire In "A long manger filled
with hay. They fought the fire with
grain bags until the arrival of two hired
men with pals OF water with which the
flames were extinguished. There were
six cows in the barn, three of which will
probably have TO be killed, as they suffered
injuries from inhaiing the smoke and
liaines. Otherwise the damage was not
heavy. The fire is supposed TO have
caught from match accidentally dropped
in the barn.
Mr. Thomas Conner, grocer Of Bristol,
was In town last night and left his horse
attached To buggy standing on Main
street while he made call Upon his re-
turn someone had taken the outfit and de-
parted. AT 10 o'clock this morning he
had obtained no clue to the team or thief.
Tobin Post, c. A. r.. has appointed
the following committe for the observance
of Memorial day: George :. Seymour.
Nicholas G. Hatch, William A. Rose,
William "A. Church, Wilbur H. Baker.
The annual town meeting appropriated
800 for the celebration.
= Washington Lodge of Masons was repre-
sented at the corner stone ceremonies at
Pawtucket today by Nj. w. Grand Master
William ii. Crawley, Charles H. Sparks,
Henry {. Clark and several Others.
There was IA disgraceful street fight on
North Main street Wednesday night in
which an aged man named John II. Peck.
a resident of Darlington, received terrible
punishment about the face and head. He
was assisted To the Office of DIR. Nelson II
Hall where his wounds were dressed. No
arrest has as yet been made.
Councilman Henry &. Clark and family
who have been residing in Providence for
several months returned TO their residence
here yestId y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
EX-MAYOR STEVENS DEAD.
One of Dover's Oldest and WeaIthiest
Citizens Passes Away.

Dover n. H., April lex Mayor
William 5. Stevens, president of the
Strafrord National Bank, and cx-mem Der
of the legislature died at his home i'm this
city today aged 80 years Mr. Stevens
was native of Canterbury, " H., but
had resided in Dover since 1913 He was
for many years IA director of the Boston
X Maine Railroad, retiring shortly before
the death of President James H. Furber
He was mayor of Dover from 1870 till 1872
and was also representative in the
General Court of New Hampshire from
lS55 TO 1885, and again in 1862 and 1863.
He also served ON tho school committee
several years For 40 years he was one of
the t.ustccs of the Strafford Savings
Bank. He was engaged I'm the manufac-
turc of glue I'm this city for 80 years and
was also "a manufactures Of sand paper.
He was one of the wealthiest men i'm
Dover and was we'll known throughout
New England. He was u member of the
First Parish Church here. He was twice
married and leaves one son, Hon Everett
j. Stevens, mayor of Maiden Mass
Two daughters, Miss Mary +. Stevens of
Dover and Mrs. Nathan G.. Osgood of
salem are the only other surviving
children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
BRISTOL,
Naval Officers Inspect the New Tor.
ped0 Goat Dupont.
Funeral of Mrs. C0yle--Shoulder Dislo-
Gated by Fall--NOteS.

| Commander Converse of the Newport
naval station arrived yesterday In tn,
torpedo boat Stiletto accompanied by a
number of naval officers. They made a
| general inspection of the torpedo boat
Dupont Ms she lay at the pier of the
| Herreshoffs works
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Coyle was
solemnized this morning at o'clock
from st. Marys Catholic Church. Rev.
Father p. McCabe conducted the services
The burial was at ST Mary's cemetery on
Bristol Neck.
Willie Bovine met with serious ac.
cident yesterday. While attempting 20
climb tree on the Mount he fell and
disiocated his shoulder. He was taken
home and medical assistance rendered
Ii is understood that the work on the
Neptune Boat Club pier will be discon-
tlnued Tor the present. The club will, If
possible, have n regatta on Decoration
day as number who are owners OF boats
have expressed their willingness To enter
and take part in the exercises.
Mr. Samuel Norris, Jr, mem Der elect
of the Assembly will address the Teachers
Club next Tuesday evening at tho
Byfield building.
The fishing smack Cassia of Block
Island arrived here yesterday with large
quantity OF live Goldfish caught off Block
Island.
The committee recently appointed in the
revision of the school ccncus report that
the work of the truant officers was COM
pleted and that III names of children
were added TO the list who were not ac-
counted tor when the cenCus was first
taken. This can easily be accounted for as
large number were employed In tine
National India Rubber Works, their
parents begging for work claiming TO not
have the nccessaries of life at home
The regular monthly meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
be held next Monday evening.
The ccttago house and lot on the north
side OF Catherine street beloning TO the
heirs of the late Mason Pierce was sold MT
private sale To Mr. John Wood for 5000.
The committee appointed to cover the
steam pipes In the Valley school building
with asbestos report that il is not neces-
sary to do so.
Mr.. James Peters, president of the base
ball association and manager OF the Brls-
tol Grays, has a strong team this season
He has employed Bunnon rs pitcher and |
Dennis Scanlon TO fill the position OF first |
baseman or third as may be required. he |
being solid at either position Amateur |
teams through the state will meet "A repe- |
tition of the old Bristol Grays when they |
cross bats with his years aggregation.
Az a meeting recently held by the |
United Brothers Lodge, l. q. O. f., the |
Invitation of the lodges Of Fall River.
Mass. TO take part in the demonstration
ln the occasion of the anniversary of Odd |
Fellowship on Monday next was declined
with thanks.
A meeting of the Neptune Boat Club
vas held last evening at the club house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
TALKED ABOUT.

Mr.. stephen O. Metcalf Is spending the
week at Hot Springs, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert W. Smith are at Had.
don Hall, Atlantic CITY. N. J.
Mrt James Dunno. of Brooklyn. the well
known ex-star catcher OF the Brown base
ball team, was I'm town yesterday.
Tho home Of Bridget o'Connor. Il Hslne
street. was entered by a sneak thief yester.
day afternoon who stole two watches.
Rev. z. Harrison was formally installed last
evening a. the pastor of the Second Free Bap-
tist Church with appropriate ceremonies.
new venture has been started on Vest
Minister street In the shape of q shooting gal.
lery. The front l. open to the street and 10
IL quite a change from the usual sightA
"Threo shots for cents" Is the motto.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
CRANSTON.
Returned After Pleasant Tour Trans
ferS of Real Estate.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Beattie of Cranstor
have returned from long and pleasant
tour of two weeks to Washington ID. c.,
Richmond, Old Point Comfort and many
other places of interest. They had the
pleasure Of shaking hands with the Presi-
dent OF the United States.
following Is list of the transfers of
real estate during the past week
William E. Harmon To james Murray.
= lots at West Arlington.
William f. Harmon 20 Jerome NJ Os
borne lots at West Arlington.
d. A. Budlong a. Son Co TO Melissa u.
Budlong: lots 3S2, 1888, $50 Partition plot.
d, "A. Budlong x Son Co. TO Florence NJ.
Budlong, lots 3i6 and 3i7 Partition plot
American Loan Co. to Thomas Deignan
ana wife, lot on st. George HEIGHTS plat.
Thomas Deignan, sold same to Robert
n. Walker.
William Hill to Catherine Hay, lot on
St; George Heights plat.
d. A. Budlong n son Co to James A.
Budlong, 2d, lot $40 and 81 Partition
plat.
William Il. Harmon TO William "A.
hirkley and wife, lot ant West Arlington.
Eddy Nj. Shaw and wife 90 Adeline Nj.
Mitchell, tract Of land on Edgcwood plat.
Max Peryman To James 4. Martin LOT
at Bay View.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15

II Is always pleasing for one 10 receive gifts,
II such they are hat the desire for choice grade.
of tohs and cofiees IL not always accompanied
by the feeling that crock ~. glassware. etc. are
wanted. the value of which must necessarily
bo included In the price paid for the former
The Orient Tea Store. 4ll Westminster street,
make no presents 10 customers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
TWO MAY DIE.
Probably Fatal Explosion at the
Republic Iron Works.
Molten Metal Running Into Pit With
Water In IL the Cause.

Pittsburg, Pa, April l5 While tapping
a blast at the Republic IronWorks on the
southside about 3 O'Clock this morning
the molten metal boiled over into pit of
water causing an explosion. Five men
were badly burned, two of whom will
probably die. Their names are: Dennis
Mahoncy, recovery doubtful; James Reilly,
recovery doubtful, Martin Kinski, Stan
ley Pcrcivar John Morton. The damage
TO the mill property was very small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
His Head Was Cut.

At late hour last evening Michael
Hayden was found by citizen on Point
street with long cash i'm his head. Hay
den was so drunk he could not tell how
he received the wound He was taken
To the Central station, and was attended
by Medical Examiner Palmer In the
police court this morning he was fined 81
and costs for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
Surgical Operations Aver,

Mr.: Singer, OF Buffalo. writes that his son
had Chronic Catarrh 81 badly that treat
hleht seemed useless, n surgical operation
seemed inevitable DR.. ARnow's Catarrhal
Powder was recommended, the operation
was forcstallcd and the case was cured. IL
h ousy and painless 10 use. IL will posi-
lively relieve I'm 10 minutes and cure. sold
by +. l.. Lothrop - Westminster: Bland.
ing n Handing. 81 and 5S Wcybosset /;
ne9rge IL. Clafiin a Co. 80 TO ~ South
Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
Distinguished PreSbyterians Meet.

Chicago, April 10. Many distinguished
Presbyterians arc i'm the city These
men are members of the western section
of the alliance reformed church through
out the country holding the Presbyterl-
an system. They come from many see
tions of the United States and Canada
and represent variety of bodies The
session will not be- open tO the public.
The object of the worldwide alliance Is
TO unity the different branches OF Prcsby-
terians as much as possible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
Fingers Badly Crushed.

While at work ON one of the hcavy
presses at the Gorham Manufacturing
Company at 10 o'clock this morning
George "A. Winslow had the misfortune 10
have che first two fingers of his right
hand caught and they were so badly
ciushed tbat ainputation was necessary.
He was treated at the Rhode Island
Hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
PASCOAG.

Night work is soon 90 be commenced at
the Laurel Hill Yarn Cumpany's mill.
+. fiske has broken ground for resi-
dcnce ON Church street.
Only IA few OF the striking weavers at
the stone mill have been given work.
There is considerable discussion ms to
whether or not the New England road i'm.
tends % rebuild the station DESTROYED by
fire sometime ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
To Fight for Reciprocity.

San Francisco, Aprill5 William Kinney.
a prominent lawyer In Honolulu. has ar.
rived here on his way to Washington TO
assist Judge Hartwell and l.. A. Thurston
I'm their fight for the preservation of the
reciprocity treaty between the United
states ana Hawaii or IL that cannot 10
done To secure the annexation of the
islunda
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
DR.. DOJge Acquitted.

Manchester NH, April Is DR. Dodge
was found mot guilty. today on n charge
OF manslaughtcr in connection with the
death OF young woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15

No small objection which young folks
had to the old-timle spring medicines wns
their nauscOusness. In our dav, the OBJ
lection is removed and yor's Sarsaparilla.
tic most powerful and popular of blood
purifiers Is as pleasant 60 tho palate as
cordial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15

John Gray, meandering rag peddler was
the only offender to come before Judge Sweet
land in the sixth district court this morning.
He pleaded guilty to stealing rair OF Indian
clubs from John Doyle, and was fined $40 and
costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15

Washington, April 10. For Maine. Now
Hampshire and -Threatcnmg
weather and rain tonight and Friday
variable winds.
Massachusetts Rhode Island. and Con-
nccticut-Rain, northeastcrly winds be-
coming variable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
Welded AT WANSKUCK
Miss Dow and Mr.. Irons United at
Roger Williams Chapel.
Fire In a Small Barn--Latest Notes From
the North End.

There was remarkably pretty wedding
at Roger Williams Chapel in wanskuck
at $3.50 o'clock last evening. A large
number OF the friends of Miss Mary Dow
and Mr. William Henry Irons, the con-
tracting parties, gathered TO witness the
performance Of the marriage ceremony
by hey George A. Hussey, pastor of the
church. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Lizzie Dow a. bridesmaid,
and a younger sister, Miss Eva Dow,
was the maid Of honor, and Master Willie
Mlllens was the page The groom was
attended by Mr.. John X. Gleddel. The
bride wore q handsome gown of white
lawn, the bridesmaid similar costume
and the little maid of honor was charm
ingly attired. After the church services
choice and elaborate wedding dinner
was served at the home of the brides
mother on Branch avenue, TO which over
% guests paid proper attention. A pleas
ant reception followed tho dinner at
which a number of rich and handsome
wedding gifts were displayed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Irons have the best wishes of large
number Of friends for their future happi-
ness and prosperity. They will reside
In WOodyille
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-15
FIRE IN A SMALL BARN.

James Read, motorman on the Paw
tucket line OF electrics, discovered a fire
In barn at l25 Nashua street about II. as
o'clock last night. He sent in an alarm
from box l95 at the corner Of Tenth and
North Main streets The fire department.
responded promptly but when they arrived
the barn which was unoccupied had been
burned To the ground Michael Doherty
was the owner of the structure and he
places his loss at $50
AT Randall Square Gospel Mission the
regular monthly meeting of the proyi-
dence Christian Workers was held At
the morning service the devotional exer-
cises were led by Mrs. Whytoc, Mrs. Law
ton and Mrs. Fenner. In the afternoon n
preaching service was led by H. c. Gordon
Inc convention was continued today nt
the bethany mission and tomorrow SER
vice, Will be held at the Mary Hopkins
mission on Clemence street.
NORTH END NOTES.
About IL 80 o'clock last night n horse
attached To IA wagon owned by :. Wisliski
ran down North Davis street at pretty
lively rate and up Gladstone avenue TO
near the corner of Douglass avenue where
II was stopped by "A citizen.
The residents OF WanskucK have pot a
severe attack of the baseball fever An
effort Is being made To select a nine that
VIII compare favorably with the organiza-
ton OF years ago and the members of the
new club have received generous support
from merchants on whom they have called
Tor funds so far. The grocery dealers
think they can play ball and would like
TO hear from. nine other grocers in this
part of the city
AT the meeting of Finegan Council, X.
OF y, held Monday evening, there was
work In the second and third degrees and
on next Monday evening the third degree
Will be worked.
The Wanskuck Horse Traders Associa-
tlon mas mapped ont an energetic cam
paign for the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-13
GARD of trade ROOMS last night and trans

board of trade rooms last night and trans
acted routine business.
Mr.. H. Clay "Roxey'' Price has been
appointed city editor of the Alexandria
Times.
The birthday party for the benefit of
ST. Mary's Church last night was a great
success.
NJ. D. Corse Camp Sons of Confederate
Veterans, held a regular meeting last
night.
Sarepta Lodge, 1. o. o. F.. also held a
regular meeting last night.
Mrs. Charles FitZSimmons, whose hus-
band was killed at Linville, on the Southern
railway several days ago, has retained Mr..
Frank E. Anderson, and will enter suit
against the company.
j. c. Milburn has been elected vestry-
man of St Pauls Church to succeed Maj.
George Johnson, deceased.
Right Eminent E. H. Miller, grand COM
mander of the Grand Commandery, Knights
Templar. of Virginia, will pay an official
visit to Old Dominion Commandery Friday
evening.
Mr.. Harry Jett, wel-known young
man. died at his home this morning at 10
The committee on outdoor poor at it's
meeting last night awarded Mr.. T. ]. Fan
now the contract for furnishing the coal
and Mr.. George Uhler for oak wood.
Mr. George Bradley and Miss Catherine
Dougherty will be married at st. Mary's
Church tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-13
LAYING THE PLANS.
Local Organizations. I. O. b. r.. Pre-
pairing for National Convention.

Local Organizations. I. o. B. H.. Pre-
pairing for National Convention.
National Capital Lodge, I. o. B. B., held
specia! meeting last evening at Costel-
los Hall, 9Th and G streets northwest.
When President Cans wrapped for order
there was a larger gathering present than
had been had at any prior meeting. Not
clone was Capital Lodge represented. but
members of all lodges in the District were
in attendance.
1t was decided to take immediate steps
to formulate plans by which to properly
entertain the delegates to the national
convention who will come from every por-
ton of the United States beginning the
week of January "a. Speeches were made
by the different delegates, and the one
great idea advanced was to entertain the
convention IN a way that shall reflect credit
Upon the national capital.
A letter was received from the supreme
officers at Baltimore, saying they would
meet delegates from this lodge at any time
convenient to the organization here to
give them the benefit of their experience
in entertaining SO vast a body of men,
1t was decided to call a meeting for next
Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock and have
present the members of the Baltimore or
ganiZatfon. President Cans appointed
committees on transportation, hotels. hall
entertainment. receptions, executive work
and printing. After considerable discussion
I'm anticipation Of the event, the meeting ad-
journed.