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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
ARMORY INSPECTIONS.
They Will B9gin on March 1st-School
for Instruction of Officers.

General orders and were issued from the
office of Adiutant General Sackett today. The
former announces that in accordance with
instructions from the commander-in-chicf,
the armory inspections of the different cOih.
panies will he made by the inspect or. general
and First Lieutenant Charles w. Abbott, Jr.,
18th Uniteds States Infantry, beginning ON
March and continue until completed. The
inspection of the Hospital Corps will be made
spections wilt be made when possible ON
regular drill nights, and owing TO the delay i'm
issuing the new infantry drill regulations by
the war department inspections will not be
made in those movements. At the inspection
of each company reports must bo submitted
showing the number Of drills held since the
commencement Of the fall drills of 1896 The
report OF the inspection Of each company must
be promptly sent by tho inspecting officer TO
tho adjutant-goneral's office Inspections OF
State property need not be made on the same
night as that OF the company. In addition TO
transportation Of the inspecting officers, tine
quartermaster general, where companies Of a
regiment are located at different points trans.
portation may DO furnished one field officer
for each regiment.
BY the seventh order tine second meeting of
the school for instruction Of officers j. an.
nounced to bo held on February II az s o'clock
D. m Lieutenant Abbott will rive an i'm.
structi,n at this meeting on "Field Engi.
neering."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
ONE WAS FINED.
James Lynch Mulcted for Assault
ing Mcdonald.
Other Cases Disposed of In the Sixth Dis
tricl Court.

Frank Lewis, colorcd, and John Lynch,
guests at Gilmore's "Hotel." IS South
Main street. were ia court this morning
on the charge of asssulting James Me-
Donald on tuesday morning. Mcdonald
said as be entered the "Hotel" he WAS sc-
costed by Lynch, who asked him for
money to buy alconol. Because tie re-
quest wac not granted, the men assaulted
him.
Lewis, when on the stand, said he was
q sort of reaeemsker at'the "hoter' and
had on that day stoped four fights. He
said that Mcdonald wanted to fight the
proprietor, big John," and that was the
cause Of the trouble. Lewis, who is
something OF prize fighter, used such
phrases as "chswing the rag" ''get to-
gether," "put the leather to his face,
and many Others. Lewis was discharged
and Lynch was fined s2 and costs.
John Harrod was sdjudged insane and
was ordered committed TO the State
asylum.
The case of A. r.. Darling fer non-sup-
port, was continued until March 5.
Wiiilhbs hfiAtrshu iuio pSIsOh, was sShb
to the farm for six months.
William j. Hicks, for stesling! from
Patrick M. Hicks, was sent to the county
jsil for 60 days.
The cases of Stephen {. Hssting, William
\. Smith and Charles III Grant, who are
charge with selling sdulteraied milk,
were continued until tuesday, Feb. K
Kate Avery for stealing pair of
blankets from Ellen Hyde. of 20 Lloyd
street, was fined sl0 and costs.
Frederick ". Church pleaded not guilty
to the charge sof assaulting mis- wife,
Jennie, at their home on Pine street last
evening and was held until Tuesday
for trial.
Nellie Hubbard was fined SIS and costs
for stealing S2 from John Murphy.
The case of DR.. W. IL. Jackson was
contisued for one week.
John McWeeney, who was charged with
making an assault upon Antoni BaroDi
was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
UNDER THE WHEELS.
Life of a Seven-Year-Old Boy
Crushed Out.
Fell Under Low Gear While Trying to
Get Piece OF Locortce.

Samuel Fink, boy seven years old,
was run ovor by low gear on Mill street
at about o'clock yesterday afternoon
and so severely injured that he died with
in a half hour. Ii Is habit of a mum Der
of boys who live near the logwood mill
to run alter low gears go: ng to the mill
with licorice root and pick of bits OF the
sweet tasting stuff and il was while run
ing in this manner that young Fink
slipped end received the injuries which
cost him his life. Ibe low gear was
owned by Sylvester Warren and no blame
is attached to the driver of the team. The
boys chest was badly crushed and those
who picked him up saw at once that he
was beyond surgical aid. The dying lad
was taken to the home of his father Ben
jamin Fink at 400 North Main street and
Medical Examiner Perkins summoned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
A PECULIAR CASE.
Barry Claims n. Never Assumed D.bt
Contracted hY Reeves.

The defendants petition for n now trial in
tho case OF " ". Coates q Co against Samuel
Barry was heard IN the Appellate Court this
morning, and the court held the matter FOR
..sTl---.-.--sst- 4.eeusc Is rather peculiar one,
for ths plaintiff sued the defondant FOR the
debt Of G. II. @ocvcs who kept n market in
this city. The plaintiff company claims that
the defendant agreed TO pay tho debt of
Reeves and not only does ihc defendant deny
that he ever agreed 10 become responsible fOr
Reeves debt. hut the latter also claims that
the wrong Barry has been suod. The man
Mr.. Reeves claims allowed him 10 curry on his
business In his name was COMMERCIAL trAv.
cler whom ne has not seen int;brce years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
They Blow Open Safe in a
Railway Station.
Explosion Set Building on
Fire and ii Was Burned.
Residents OF G00dspeeds Aroused.
No Clue to the Crooks.

East Haddam, Conn, Feb. 5.-The rail-
road station at Goodspeeds on the Valley
division OF the New York, New Haven &
Hartford railroad was totally detroyed by
fire this morning and everything indi-
Gates that ii was the result of sn sttemp
on the part Of some parties to break in
and rob the station. A few residents OF
Goodspeeds were aroused by an explosion.
An investigation revealed that the rail-
rosl station was on fire. The building
was burned to the ground, the freight
house was slightly damaged and a freight
car, containing feed and grsin was des-
troyed. In the ruins the Office safe was
found ia pieces. Pieces of debris were
founu 100 ieet from the scene and some
disisnce away were two pals, psrtially
filed with water, indicating that the
burglars sought to extinguish the fire.
The loss cannot be estimated here as IL is
not known what amount of cash and
tickets, etc., was kept in the Office, but it
is believed that the loss Will not exceed
$4,000. Probably the same gang OF burglars
operated in Goodspeeds Landing across
the river prior to work here for the
postoffice in that place was entered dur
ing the night, the safe was forced and $50
in cash taken. There is no clue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
General Assembly Ad-
jOurnS Until April l3.
Bill for Restraint Of Drunk
ards COncurred In.
BlOdgett Voting Machine Bill Indefi-
nitely Postponed.

The General Assembly completed the
second week of the January session this
afternoon and has adjourned for the an
nual recess which will last until April 13,
the Tuesday following the State election.
Today's session was devoted princip pally
to clearing up of the grist of private bills
which have been mulating during
the eight days anc in disposing Of the
measures recommended early in the week
by the committees and placed on the cal
endar.
President Washburn of the Rhode
Island College of Agriculture and Nee han
ic Arts was very much in evidence at
the State House today fer the purpose of
convincing the nem hers of the lower
branch that they should concur with the
Senate in voting him his annual gift
from the State treasury. This year
il is $4,000. The resolution was
passed by the Senate yesterday and
this forenoon the House finance commit
tee recommended its passage in concur
renee but ii was not reached for final
action until this afternoons session. The
"ppiDDA'nNioh Nhs vigorously OppOStu Dy
Mr.. studley and Mr.. Kimb ball OF Provi-
dence and the latter asked for a roll cali.
The Senate.
The Senate passed in concurrence the
Joint resolution of adjournms snt from
today until April Is and also the resolu-
tion appropristing $40. 900 for the repre-
seDtation of the state at the tennessee
Exposition.
Upon accommodation OF the Senate
judiciary committe, the following House
bills were passed in concurrence; bill
authorizing the city of woonsocket to
issue bonds for 100000 for sewer pur-
poses; riif determining the division lines
of voting districts in East Providence,
bill for act relative 10 restraint and cure
of persons addicted to the excessive use of
alcohol.
The boundary line between Westerly
and Charlestown was determined.
The Senate took recess for an hour
and q half at 2:30 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
BICYCLE PAYMENTS.
Dispute Over Them Before the Court for
Settlement.

Before Judge Douglass and jury was
tried today the suit OF Thomas II. Early
to recover a balance OF $3.50 due on .
certain bicycle. The defendant at one
time sold wheels on commission tor the
plaintiff and bought one that was not sat-
isfsctory and Mr.. Early let him have
another wheel. Mr.. Bush maintained at
the trial today that he had paid the
plsintiff all that was due to him. The
jury brought in a verdict 10 favor of the
defendant.
J. +. Byrne was attorney for plaintiff
and Il. z. Owen represented the dsfers'
ans.
Immediately sfter the trial Of the above
case was concluded the suit OF Bush
against Early was tried. Ibis was dis
pute over bicycle commi ssions. the
ploin;iff claiming there was G.i7 still due
hin ana the defendant, while acknowleg
ing that the plaintin did work for him.
cisimsd all commissions mad been paid or
credited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
House of Representatives.

At the opening of today session in the
House yesterdays unfinished csendar was
taken up ana the following bills and re-
solutions were passed:
Resolution appropriating the sum OF
$500 TO the State board of health.
Senate resolution recommending to
Congress the passage of bill for the pre-
servation of the U. s. Frigate Constitu-
tion.
An act in amendment of an act entitled
An Act to incorporate the Narrsgansett
Brewing Company passed at the January
session, A. ID. 1871 and of an act in
amendment thereof passed at the January
senion, A. ID. 1892.
An act to revive, renew and amend an
act entitled Gan Act to incorporate the
Traders Mutual E. Insurance Company"
passed at the January session, A. ID.
1895.
. An act in amendment of an act entitled
San Act to incorporate the Broad Street
Power Company" passed at the May ses-
sion, A. ID. 1859.
Resolution making an appropriation
for the purpose of placing a general
memorial TO commemorate the valorous
deeds of the X. j. troops, 20 be placed
upon the Star Redoubt, at Valley Forge.
The resolution making an appropriation
for the purpose OF having he State
properly represented at the Tennessee
Centennisi and Industrial Exposition,
which was placed on the caloncar yester-
day without reference, was called for ana
MIR. Kimball renewed bis opposition.
The advocates today OF the passage were
Mr.. Studley and Mr.. Bsrstow and the
resolution was passed by vote of 2S to
%.
The bill authorizing the use of the
McTnmmany voting machine was IN
definitely postponed without debate, as
recommended yesterday by the judiciary
committee.
For the judiciary committee Mr.. Scott
recommended the passage Of bill
authorizing tho city OF woonsocset to
issue bonds for $780, 900 with an amend.
ment. The amend ment provides for q
sinking fund for the redemption of the
bones and the bill was passed as
amended.
A bill authorizing the oity OF Paw
tucket 10 issue bonds for 5000, 600 for
funding purposes was passed upon recon-
mendation OF the judiciary con mi.tee
TIE debts TO be funded pSs.as followa:
Extension OF water works. s........ 800, 900
Opening aud widening OF streets,
land ann buildings for school
purpOses. land ana buildings
for fire ststicns.. ............1 175, 900
Extension OF sewer system. ........ 5000
$500. 600
TIE following resolutions aud hills
were taken from the calendar and passed.
sonste Bill Resolution upon the petit
tion OF =. Il. Crowley OF Ncsport Tor
Continued on Page 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
INDIANS KILLED.
One Was Murdered by His Tenant
Wheeler.
The Other Lost His Life While Acting
Part of Peacemaker.

st. Louis, No, Feb 5A special from ETl-
faula, /. T., says: Israel Carr, a young Creek
Indian, was killed yesterday at his ranch
near here 10y one of his tenants named Wheeler.
a young Indian named John Tyler was killed
at dance near here last night A man nsined
Noah, who was drunk, shot him while he was
acting az peace maker Moan has not been
arrested.
These two stories are responsible for the
sensational stories sent from Guthrie, OKLA
lOma
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
NEARLY ASPHYXIATED.
Boston Restaurant Keeper Now in a
pEccarious Condition.

Boston, Feb. 5.-Robert Moore. n restaurant
keeper at the South End. was found in his
place of business this forenoon unconscious
and nearly dead from asphyxiation by gas,
which escaped from a gas stove in the room.
He was taltOn to the City Hospital and at
noon he waz still UNCONSCIOUS. IL is feared
he viii die. IL Is thought that air in the gas
pipes cnusod the blaze TO 20 out, and the gas
then escaped from tho opon burnors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
WERE STARVING
GieSOn and Family Three
Days Without Food.
Took Horse From Crowd of
BOyS--Killed it for Food.
When Arrested He Told Very Pitt
full Tale of Destitution.

st. Loris, Mo-. Feb. 5.-.Iohn Giesen, Ger
man, took horse away from crowd of boys
last evening aud drove IL TO his house and
kille it for food. Giesen was out of work
ard his wife and four children were starving
TO death. The horse belonged TO coal deal
er, who allowed il 10 roam at large because
it was lame. Some boys were driving II
around in the snow when Giesen seized the
horse. The boys, who followed Giesen, saw
him XIII the animal, cut off the hind quarter
and start 10 roast it.
Giescn told the policeman who arrested him
that he and hts family had eaten nothing for
three days. They had eaten no meat for weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
ATOWN WIPED OUT.
Port Darwin In South Australia De-
stroyed by a Hurricane.

Victoria, Feb. 5.-Porti Darwin, small
town in South Australia, was almost entirely
wiped out by one Of those fearful hurricanes
which periodically strike the coast OF Aus
tralia, destroying much property. Fortunately
no lives were lost in this case 90 the hnoWl.
edge Of the captain OF The Kharwin, which
arrived here today reporting the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
INC south shonl LlghtshIp.

ifftrard- ffr~trs,-AA r---r--v
South shoal lghiship which parted her moor
ings in the recent gale. passed In by Gay
Head this morning on her way 10 port, whore
sho will remain until preparations can be per-
footed for her rctnrn 20 Der station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
sunday school Onicers Elected.

AZ the annuaIs meeting Of the sundny
school board of the Broadway ~ Il. Church
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: W. n. Lansing. superintendent;
W. B sherman. first assistant: Celia J. Booth,
second assistant George A. Hope. secretary;
Tlossie Wilbur assistant: Matte Lsns'ns.
treasurer; Mrs. VI. :. Lamison. librarian. and
b. W. Doughty, choristcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
A Bank Wrecked.

Great Pals. Mont, Fob. 5-Ths First Ma.
tional Bank failed 90 oplA iis doors today.
Its failure is said to he due to a dcfalcation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05

Nashua. ~ H., Feb. 5.-Another cold snap
was experienced In this vicinity this morning,
the rnercrs7 registering l2 degrees below zero
here. II was 10 degrees below at Elrlwood
and II below az Antrim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
Heard on Exceptions.

The cass OF Ellen Cosgrove against John c.
Merz ct al was heard by the Appellate Court
this morning on exceptions TO the masters re-
port.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
Cnptain Hendcrson Dies Smddenlv.

Captain Henderson Dies Suddenly.
Chelsea, Mass, Feb. ). 5.-Captain q. +. Hen
ders1n, who was for many years auditor Of
the Boston offices of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, died suddenly this morning.
He was "A brother OF Manager Henderson of
this city. He was member OF the G. A. r.,
and was formerly commander of the Roxbury
Horse Guards
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05

for Ladies' Empire Coats silk lined,
rough cloths were $1,000 and 1850.
for li.0) Empire Coats, of fine plain
beaver. trimmed.
n for 1880 Black Caterpillar Cloth
" Jackets. silk lined.
n for 600 Imported Boucle Jackets,
" two tone, silk lined, very best,
tailor made.
n for 2l.00 Black Boucle and rough
" goods, fancy silk Inning, very latest
cut.
for an odd lot of jackets. plain and
rough materials. lined and unlined,
were from $50 10 1900.
for 7.50 Jacke's, Of Black Diagonal.
some extra big sizes In this lot.
for 49s and 6.75 Black Cloth
Capes.
for 1000 Black Cloth Fur Trimmed
Capes.
n for 800 China Seal Capes, OF best
" quality.
for 1850 Black Coney Fur Capes.
for 80 Electric Seal Collarettes,
every one warranted by US.
for 400 i'm. Seal Muffs.
for 500 Ladies Fancy Striped
Sweaters.
n for $500 and 5000 Ladies' Dresses.
for 100 Ladies' Flannel Wrappers.
for $50 and 500 C1shmers Wrappers
for Elder Down Dressing Sacques,
stitched edge, pink, light blue,
red.
for 1000 Cashmere Dressing
Sacques.
for 500, $50 and 500 Dress
Skirts, fancy novelties, checks
and plaids.
for Silk Waists that were $50 to
1900.
for Ostrich Feather Collarettes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
Ycur money back if you want il.
JEROME KENNEDY & CO.
Friday and Saturday, Clearing and
Bargain Sale Days of all 0 Id Lots.
MEMS FURNISHING Ok PT.
LADIES, MISSES AND
CHILDREN'S Department.

Boys 25c.. SOC. ana 75c odd lot roc nI,I
Shirts and Drawers. U0I
Mems Soc White nnd Natural Me. 1Sc
rino Shirts and Drawers 80 10 a. S' S0
Mems 75c odd lots Wool fleece nnd 27c
Natural Wool Shirts and Drawer Wv Il en-
Mems 75c.. LOO and l25 odd Shirts
and Drawers all wool, camels GOC
hair swits Conde Contoocook Wv 10 O(
Mems 100 and lbs Winter Weight ZSc
Mtts and Gloves, lined or un ]cS' O.Ut
lined
Mems l.b0 Shirts and Drawers SQc
full fashioned, non shrinking. III 0i
Mems $50 strictly all.wooi and M
Camei's Hair Color full line sizes A'oO
MS $50, 800 and 400 Shirts and o.OU
Drawers MI wool, silk splced 4 or
drawers, pure worsted, Jersey A'|O
rib aud heavy merino white = cn
Mems 90 AMI 2.50 Beach Jackets. 6z 80"
Boys LIS All-wool Sweaters. ma. ~ i.>C
and navy, white trimmed. A'A<
Mems 2 80, 3Ol and $50 s otch ALI 4 OS S.UO
Wool Worsted Sweaters, fancy i'|o
mixtures. - q
Mems s5c and 100 Scarlet ALI Azc
Wool a,,trts and Drawers T|S' 90
Mems ans Boys loc. and 25c. Linen Sc o.OV
BOYS Department. 80
500 500 7.O0 500 odd Knee Pant O1O I.SO
Suit +, with vests 'V|
$780, 4O0 500 odd Refers. OQ Lay
aO0' 400 500 odd listers oSc. lZ.Sl
T'e' LOO odd Knee Pants 45c. $50
'Gs ia, 'sS 200 odd Wool Waists ito 4oc. 4.oS
HAT Department. CSC.
Boys and Mems 5Oc 75c and LOO 1Or
odd Winter Caps. ~. A O2
Boys odd SOC. Winter Caps. Zc
n,,. =, ,..,. =, , o. n..,-. ~ 3.75
Men. old 100 Alpine Hats. csc. 3.oS
Mems odd i''O Alpine Hats 7SC. CSC.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-05
s5O0.ooO

TIE following resolutions aud hills
were taken from the calendar and passed.
sonste Bill Resolution upon the petit
tion OF =. T.. Crowley OF Ncsp9rt Tor
Continued on Page 9.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-05-15
IL Texas Learae.

The Texas League held IFS annual
spring meeting recently at Foft Worth
President Hcurman occupied tie chair,
ard the following de eEates we're pres
ent. John j. Mceinskey. Dallas; John
l. and ~. III. ward, Fort Worth; Mi
Dernndy. Galveston. With proxy from
Austin; Aiessrs. Tuglr and Reed. Hous-
ton Mr. Hines. San Antonio. AbneF
lowell Rah there ii the interest Of SeR
Orleans and Shreveport. La. for adj
mission 10 nantership. l.. l.. Mangbe-
represented Sherman ard Deuison. and
J s Patrick advanced Fafis claims for
admission. Ar. Powell adore sed the
meeting in the interest Or New Orleans
and Shreveport. lie stated that he
was authorized 10 guarantee s75 per
game TO all visiting clubs AT New Or
leans and $50 at Shreveport. The
sherman-Dcnison and Paris represeD-
tatiyes had evidently decided 10 make 4
showing. and brought a good delegs
ton with them TO help push things
along. After hearing the arguments in
favor VI Lhe faIiuuS IIA1sH mat Wtie
applicants for membership. II was de-
eidcd that. owing to the long jump
from Texas. Shreveport and New Or
leans were no as available as Sher-
man Denison and Paris. and the latter
towns were admitted 10 membership.
By unanimous vote the Reach ball was
adopted. Houston was awarded the
pennant for 1886. The president was
ordered to remit protection money for
Glass c under the National agreement,
and to draw on the local clubs for the
money. The board OF directors con
sist OF the president and n member
Gom each OF the eight clubs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-05-15
CURIOUS FACTS.

Nine people out Of every ten al hear
better with the right ear than with
their left.
1t takes 1900 tons of paper to make
the postal cards used in the United
States each year.
The worlds blind are computed to
number one million-about one sight
less person to every fourteen hundred
inhabitants.
An ostrich lives about thirty years,
and the average annual yield of a bird
in captivity is from two to four
pounds Of plumes.
No human head was impressed on
coin until after the death OF Alex
ander the Great. All images before
that time were Of defties.
The petroleum company which has
been boring for oil at st. Paul's inlet.
Newfoundland, has struck a splendid
well at a depth of 1910 feet, and the
existence OF a large petroleum district
in the neighborhood is considered GER
tain.
Equal parts OF litharge and red lead
form when mixed with a sufficient
quantity Of glycerine to form a paste.
a substance which is highly recon-
mended for repairing cracks In iron.
It resists the action of water, alkalies
and fire.
The bushy tops of branches of young
Iong-leaf pine trees were among the
handsomest offerings for decorations
during the holiday season. Gray Span
ish moss and large palmetto leaves.
also from Florida. were more freely
used than W before.
A physician says that he has some.
times been able to convince persons
subject to visual illusions that the
fancied figures were not real by ask
ing them to push one eyeball up a little
with the finger. This makes all real
objects in their neighborhood appear
double, as any one car prove to him
self. but it does not double the false
image.
It may not be generally known that
there is cruelty in the keeping of gold
fish. Half Of such captives die from
sheer want Of rest. As fish have eyes
SO formed that they cannot endure the
light. In a glass vessel they are in an
entirely wrong place. as evident from
the way in which they dash about, and
20 round and round. until fairly worn
out.
A clever workman in a cutlery fac
torv In Sheffield, England, made a
dozen pairs OF shears. each o minute
that they all together weigh less than
half a grain. That Is about the weight
of a postage stamp. Each pair was
perfect and would cut II su~fncisntly
delicate material could be found. Ly-
ing on . piece of white paper. ths1
seem no larger than neas.