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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
Collins varied Experience.

James Collins, the man who was par
TALLY frozen Sunday morning, is in fairly
comfortable condition. One heel has been
found to have been frozen, though not 50
badly that it will have to he amputated.
Collins has had quite varied experiences
during his life OF 40 years. When young
man, he WAS at work in the fields with his
father when terrific thunder and light
ming storm came mp. The two took refuge
under tree, which Nas soon struck by
lightning The bolt followed the trunk OF
the tree TO the ground Young Collins
was leaning hack against the tree and the
lightning tore all the clothing and both
boots off his body. He was laid up mum.
Der Of weeks. In 1881 he was engaged in
a fight back of Clifford brewery in this
village In which ho was shot. The bullet
lodged in ono Of his lungs, and never was
extracted. There was n stranger with the
party who claimed that they werc trying
10 rob him, and 50 he ehot at them. Collins
was injured IN thrashing machine acci.
dent, and in another fight was stabbed
twice Utica Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
A GNAwFUL SITUATION.
But For His Good Teeth Prospector Rob-
bins Would Have Perished.

bins Would Have Perished.
It isn't often that man owes his life ia
a good set of .eeth, and yet to Thomas
Robbins of Cooke City belongs that diss
tinction. Ex-Sheriff J. Henry Jurgens,
who is managing tho Daisy mine, In a let.
ter to his family tells how 1t all happened.
Robbins Is prospector, and like all the
men of that section, is a hardy mountaineer.
On the morning of Jan. 81 he left Cooke
City for his prospect, which Is located
about six miles from the camp. The snow
In the mountains f2out Cooke City Is un-
usually deep, end Mat means a great deal
more of IL than most mining camps Vt
considerable elevation In Montana have.
Robbins, however, was not to be deferred
by the snow. Strapping on his skis-long
Norwegian snowshoes-he set out and
reached the Daisy mine, where he stopped
and ate dinner with ex-Sheriff Jurgens
After dinner he started on 20 his property.
About mile from the Daisy, west Of there,
on the divide sloping to the Stillwatcr
side, near Crown Point, he was caught IN
O snowslide on the mountain and carried
down a considerable distance. He was
alone and covered with snow for several
feet. He had a heavy pack on his back,
which, because Of the weight Of the snow
upon him, inter'ered with his movements,
and try as he would he was unable 20
make any progress. His arms were pin.
ioned, but at last brilliant idea came ~
him. He would gnaw through the rope
that held tho pack. His teeth were good.
and in time he broke the rope and freed
himself from the pack. Then he was able
to take off his skis and finally, after much
effort, forced MS way out of the slide. II
was a narrow escape, indeed, for Robbins.
There are number of such accidents In
the mountains aDout Cooke City every
year, but Shey do not always result 90 for
tunately as did Robbins mishap. Mr..
.Jrrgens says that tbs zen as Z " plow
through ;he snow OIL the eide Of u '1oun.
tain cut d line tlao often causes slide OF
hundreds # feet. The line gives chance
for the snow 90 treak, and when IL does II
may carry the unfortunate man who ID
responsible for it down with it.-Helena
| Independent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
II is the Greatest During
the Century.
The Greeks Desire to Annex
the Island of Crete.
Christians Were the Aggess0rs In
Recent Disturbances.

Jubbulpoor. India. Feb. 1o.-On his way
TO this city, a special correspondent.
who is examining into The famine situa-
tion in india. visited the poorhouses
Of Bilaspur and Katni. The inmates
were found 20 be in a deplorable con-
dition, the buildings we're Cverc-owded
and medical attendance was lacking.
A man outside Of one of them was dead
and another was dying. A girl years
OF age weighed only 20 pounds and
several adults were .nder 56 pounds In
weight. The ska in all cases was drawn
over the face. showing the outline Of
the skulls and the limbs and joints had
the appearance of those of articulat-
ed skeletons that the condition Of
these people was pitiable was proven
by the immense migration to
the Assam tea-gardens. Six
teen hundred persons are drafted
there weekly, deserting their wives and
families.
Jubbulpoor is the worst part of central
India.
1t is estimated that the present famine
Is the greatest of the century and will
greatly surpass that Of 1876, both In
area and severity The famine belt ex-
tends 20 Bawalpindi and Bellary and is
1900 miles long and 400 miles wide.
This is apart from the scattered dis
tricts.
In all the rice districts there Is no
chance OF a food supply until Septem-
ber. The government will thus be forced
to support nearly all the population
for six months and many of them for
eight months. Whole villages are de-
serted.
The governments policy at the first
was rather to ignore the famine. II
is now, however. alive to the danger
and strenuous efforts are being made
TO avert horrible disaster. But Ii will
have TO recover lost time and owing
90 the scarcity OF the previous three
years the people will easily succumb.
out of the 75o, 900 inhabitants of Jub-
bulpoor, about 100000 are now receiving
relief
By the month of May this number will
be doubled.
The Kurai poorhouses in the western
part of the district have been burned
Twenty-Five persons perished.
Cholera is reported 10 have broker
out In the Mandaid district relief works
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

general and incessant. The shooting
continued until dark. Among the vic
Tins were Turkish soldiers. but the
troops. nevertheless. under great proves
cation. behaved eNceliently."
Athens Feb. 1n.--Yesterday's session
OF the legislative chamber was stormy
one. Deputy Sta.s made violent attack
upon the ministry because OF the governs
mental policy with reference 10 Crete.
There was lively scene during the
discussion of the subject. tremendous
excitement following the exchange of
words between Denuty STATS and Colonel
Smolenits. the minister OF war. Per-
gonal encounters between the various
deputies were only prevented by the
intercessionof friends. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN
Mothers md Wives Urged TO Petition
For Passage of Arbitration Treaty.


For Passage of Arbitration Treaty.
New York, Feb. 10.-An open letter TO
the women OF the United States, urg-
ing them TO use ell means In their pow
or TO further the passage OF the arbitra-
ton treaty with Great Britain. has
tS,n issued. II Is signed by the fol-
lowing well-known women: Helen NJ.
Henrotin. Ace Freeman Palmer,
Louise A. Lee schuylcs, Josephine Shay
lowell. Margaret San6ster. Mary Mapes
Dodge. Mary Lowe Dickinson. jeanette
l.. Glider, Hannah b. Einsten, Grace II.
Dodge. Mary Il. Trautman, Candace
Wheeler Elizabeth B. Custer. Marie
Louise Beebe and Maud darlington
Booth. Mothers and wives are asked
20 oppose amendments which would
cripple the efficiency OF the treaty by
writing to their senators. holding meet
inEs and sending petitions 10 Washing
ton. Mrs. Julia IL. Percy is secretary
OF the movement
In the letter the following paragraph
kccurs:
The mothers. the wives and the
homes Of our land have the deepest in
terest in the substitution OF law for war.
In times OF conflict they are the keen
est sufferers. and, while the nations
honor is dear TO them. whatever tends
TO settle disputes by reason and law.
rather than by warfare. demands their
hCartiest Endorsement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
CAUSED BY GREEKS.
Desire to Annex the Island Of Crete Ted
to Bioodshed.

London, Feb. 10.-- Private and official
advices and private letters from Eng
lish officers show that the troubles in the
Island Of Crete are undoubtedly caused
by Greek agitators, and that the Chris
tians are undoubtedly the agSressors.
The Greek government, believing that
the end OF the ottoman empire is near.
thinks the time opportune TO carry out
the long-cS cSerished desire to annex the
Island OF Crete.
Public officials here and on the conti-
nent regard the situation as serious.
and as threatening the peace OF the
whole of Europe. In the event Of a col
Iision between Turkey and Greece. it is
doubtful whether the entente OF the
powers could be maintained. The pa
pcrs everywhere urge the powers to
bring pressure to bear on Greece. in or
der TO prevent further aggravation Of
Turkey.
1t is announced that Turkish warships
and a transport have left Constantine
pie for the Island OF Crete and that, in
spite OF the advice OF his ministers and
Of the ambassadors. the sultan favors
the dispatch OF troops and repressing
the troubles by force
~ diHlhANH W lfOIu tdhth
says: THE immediate cause OF the
outbreak here was the news OF the
troubles at Heraklion. Before dawn.
one-half the Mohammedans had left the
town and great numbers fired upon
Galata and other villages. The Chris
tians descended from the mountains in
strong force, and during the next two
days there were incessant conflicts
around Canea. in which the Christians
appeared TO have had the advantage
The efforts Of the consuls and bishops
60 pacify them failed and the Moham-
medans. whose anger had been aroused
TO the utmost. found themselves unable
20 continue their expedition into the
country. The excitement among the
Christians of Canea Increased. but the
first lighting i'm the town was on Thurs
day. II commenced with desuitory
shots. and In . few moments became
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
CRANSTON.
Mr.. SANKEY'S Probable Retirement From
the Senatorship-Otber Matters.

Hon. Edward stanley says, II shall not &C.
ccpt the Ssnatorship again under any consid-
Grafton" This statement will disappoint the
many friends Of Mr.. stanley, for thor have
been anxious 10 have 80 satisfactory legis
lator succeed himself. Mr. Stanley has served
the town in the General Assembly for three
years, efficiently and zcalously. lie has cast
aside many times his own private opinion TO
favor the will of his constituents. The qucs
tion as 20 who will succeed to the Senatorship
has ALREADY boen asked, and from different
quarters familiar names are mentioned. Mr.
Hollis NJ. Coombs o, Arlington Is likely TO he
urged TO accept the nomination. Mr. COomos
is well known as an intelligent, gentlernanly
man, with rare conversational powers. Mr..
Ernest Austin OF Pawtuxet, at present first
representative and member Of the Town Coun'
Gil, is also mentioned rs n probable candidate.
The Prohibitionists of Arlington will hold a
caucus in District He'll 20 night TO elect dele
gates 20 the State convention.
Mr. Frank Schattle OF Elmwood and Miss
Roso Demara 81 Knightsville were married at
8 o'clock this morning IN St. AIMS Catholic
Church. Cranston, by Rev. Father O'hare.
Mr. William Schattlo brother OF the groom,
acicd ns grolmsman. and Miss Mary Loui "a
Demara, sister Of the bride, was the brides
maid.
Miss Alice Quigloy Of Knghtsville' for
many weeks very IN. has sufficiently recov-
cred 20 move about
Mrs. Davis and Mrs l.. Walker the commit
tee on books for the Arlington Public Ia
brary. made purchase toiay of carefully
selected list of standard books
Mrs Louis Maynard Of Knightsville is visit.
ing friends I'm Taunton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

AGAINST disc eise, one which enatls us
10 undereo unsc ithed. risks from hrrtfrl
eli matte T. nsenccs, exposure, overwork
am fstigue, ia the igor that ia impsried
tos retilHntcd Physique w the re, rless
n'c 4 nsl safecaird. nCsietior' S,oinac
Br'crs. You may pcsscss his vigor in q
igh'r CoGioe thsn the iriined athlete.
although yarr mrscul,r ceyelonmen, mr. >
te ur / fe-ia- Go bis. V'gCr Implies
sound. ,nnd cigts':, w aud Sound repose.
iwo tls. si0es c,nf,rre1 ~ the Bittors.
vti.h zen efie. mnlarial. rkeumatic, ner-
>.svs ana sidney ,roubls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Death of John D0nnelly at State
lnsand Asylum.
Latest Notes and Gossip Gathered In the
Valley villages.

The vestry of st. Andrews church will
hold a meeting at the residence OF Super
intendent Latham at Lippitt this even
ing.
The Phenix womans' Christian Tenn :
persnce Union will hold It's regular meet
ing tomorrow evening and viii probably
make arrangements for the tea In Music
Hall on Washington's birthday.
+. X. Outlet has returned from Q visit
to Dsnielson, Conn.
The Hope band opened its fair In the
Fiskeville town hall last evening. The
Union Cornet Band was present and gave
a concert. Next Saturday evening the
Warwick Band and Volunteer Fire Com :
pany OF Pawtuxet will attend the fair.
Tne Hope Epworth League IL arranging
for an entertain ment to be- held In the
vestry of the NJ. Il. church next week.
Arthur Moan has resigned his position
with John Clark to engage in business at
Hope.
The Providenoe Ladies Orchestra
played to q small audience in Music Hall
last evening. The concert was one OF the
best given in the valley this season but
the attendance was unusually small.
Mrs. Peleg Kenyon died ct her home
near the Pippin Orchard last evening
after a short illness.
Tho Valley Camera Club will meet with
Mr.. Presbrery Hoxie at Phenix this even
ing.
Mr.. Henry ID. Brown, cashier OF the
Phepix bank, Is confined to his home on
Fairview avenue, Phenix by illness.
Captain +. ID. Bowen Camp, Sons Of
Veterans, of Apponaug, will attend the
fair of the Warwick Cadets at Arctic
Centre this evening.
william Cutler who has been In the
employ lof George Blackmar at Appo-
paug, for the past eight years has resigned
his position and will remove to Mas-a-
cbusetts where he will engage in busi-
ness.
The Ladies Prayer Circle will meet with
Mrs. Benjamin Burlingame at Anthony
| tomorrow afternoon.
John Donnelly formerly clerk at the
Clyde Hotel died at the state insane asy-
lum at Howard yesterday. His funeral
will be held at 8. b. Peter and PsuPs
church tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

Charleston. Feb. i0.--Large crowds
Fi-ited the waterfront yesterday to get
e view Of the blockade squadron. The
tra1rrort sicamer Fern and the cruiser
EIarblGhead ore che only ones near the
shore. tie others being beyond the
mouth OF the horl7or. The following
men, injured IN the gale of Saturday,
have been cent 20 the Marine hospital:
u. ]. Reran, spralned knee: Charles Os-
borne, fracture OF small bone in leg;
Andrew Anderson. fracture OF nose; +.
c. Potter, sprained ankle; Alfred c.
Feeder. wounded on foot: j. j. Hickey.
scalp wound. Others were injured. but
viii be treated on the ships.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
ROYAL srch Masons.

waltham. Mass, Feb. l0.-The Royal
Arch Masons OK the sixth caritular dis
irict. net In convention here yesterday,
the chapters Of MT. Toreb of Lowell. Mt.
Sanai OF Lawrence, pcntucl,et Of Haver-
hi. walden of Concord. Houghton OF
Nurlbo;o and Walth6m OF Waltham be-
Ing represented. District Deputy
Grand Hiah Priest Frank Chandler
presided. and the five degrees were ex-
empllfed under direction OF Rt. Ex. CIR.
Iectllrnr EnrIv Hunt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
Monte Carlos Victims.

The tragic end of the New York mers
chant, Mr. Lund, near Monte Carlo has
called attention to similar incidents occur
ring there but which are carefully kept
concealed Inquiry shows that during the
present Riviera season G5 cases OK suicide
connected with Monte Carlo doings have
occurred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
y Crooks Raid The POStOffiCc
at Clearfield.
Door Blown Across Room and
the Windows Smashed.
A Thousand Dollars Worth OF Stamps
and $500 in Cash Taken.

Clearfeld Pa, Feb. l0.-The safe in the
Clearfield postofiice was blown open early
this morning and 5000 worth of stamps and
$500 i'm cash were stolen. The thieves gained
entrance into the postoffice by prying open
the door. A hole was drilled through the top
Of the safe and the door was blown clear
across ths room. The door leading into the
mail department Of the Office and all window
pane, in the rear of the building We're domol'
ished. There Is no clue TO the robbers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

Boston. Fo5. 1O-Thrce more games Of
checkers were played last niriit between
Grover OF Somorville and Friedman of
Glasgow. Scot. all OF which resulted in
dravs. Seven Famcs cf the 20 have now
bcen played. oniy one being decided. that
IN favor OF Grover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~
Gin AND ABOUT THESE /.
I. PLANTATIONS s
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rapidly and the citizens gathered In crowds
TO witness the start Of torpedo boat No. o,
which was lying at the pier with full head
Of stean, waiting for orders from the commo-
dore 20 cast of her lines. When the last order
was executed came the weighing OF every
man who was 10 accompany the officers on the
boat few minutes before o'clock the
trial was postponed until today at 10 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
omcrr. of n.rhwnv As. oclation.

Boston. Feb 10.-The Massachusetts
Highway association, at its annual meet
ing here yesterday, elected the following
officers: President. G.. ". Ross, New
ton; vice presidents c. II Black. Chel-
sea: II. 4. Jones, Waltham; treasurer.
w. S. Dicklascn. Springfield; secretary,
{. r.. Cater. Boston; directors. IA. H..
Carter and l.. d. stone, Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
PASCOAG.

The funeral Of Raymond c., son OF
Charles q. Bufium, wes held yesterday
afternoon.
Quile number OF Sons OF Veterans
viii attend the Division Encampmont in
Providence next Fd1ay,
The remains Of F.Walden we're brought
hore for burial yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
Mr. ucecher ,omror,ablo

Stamford. Conn, Feb. 10. the last re-
ports received from the home OF Rev.
samuel Scoville, son-in-law of Mrs
Henry Ward Beechcr. were that the lat
ter was IN more comfortable condi-
ton TRAN al any ti,ae for the past -
hours TIE end II approaching so grad
uaily that when 1t comes 1t VIII be DIS IL
failing asleep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
FAILED TO SAVE TIME.

FAILED TO SAVE TIME.
John Hawksworth. a we'll known junk
dealer Of Whistle blair, tried an ancient
trick on Monday lost at his home. .suo the
result proved that time had not improved
the quality of the trick. He got up late
and tried to make up for lost time by
lighting his FIRE with benzine. The sleeve
of his coat caught fire and his hand and
arm were very badly burnt. The accident
will keep John from he performance of
his usual labors for soms days.
NORTH END NOTES.
The third annual hall of Finegsn Coun-
Gil. X. of e., will be held on next Friday
evening, and the efficient committee In
charge OF the preliminary arrangements
who arc Michsel Drury, Joseph Fitzpatrick
and John wbesrty, promise a good time.
Kier KsrapiaD, who keeps shoe store
at the corner of Wayne street and Doug
lass avenue keeps his money in an old
TOBACCO box in bis shop. One Of the
boys OF the ueig b borhood found that fact
out and took the money, and now the
shoe merchant has changed the location
of his safe.
The Rhode Island Tool Compsny's
works are closed on account of the death
of George ii. Dart, presiJcnt of the cem-
pany.
Thomas Flynn, a driver for the Nara
gansett Brewing Company, died at the
Rhode Island Hospital OF appendicitis
yesterday. lie was we'll known in this
section.
At the pool tournament last night John
Noonan was the winner.
The Irving Literary Club will defend
the idea Of the extension OF the civil ser
vice to all branches OF the United States
government, where possible, in the forth
coming debate with the Y. NJ. Z. A. Of
the Pawtuxet VALLEY. 1t may be necessary
to postpone the debate on account of the
illness of one Of the irving champions.
There was wedding reception held at
one Of the halls in this part OF the city
last night and soms OF the wedding gifts
were forgotten and left in the hall. The
police took charge of the forgotten arti-
ces.
The Gospel Union Workers will meet at
the Union mission % Lonsdale street,
rear OF I3s North Main street, at 7:15
O'Clock this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10

Baltimore whsSifnen- have gene to the
courts TO test the rights of the toll roads 20
collect fee when the roads are In
wretched condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-10
A BRAVE RESCUE.
Two Boys Saved From Drowning
in a Pond.
Started a Fire With Benzlne-Notes From
the North End.

A brave but modest resident of Tool
Vile saved the lives of two young school
boys named Edwald Cinnitt and J. D.
Smith late yeterday AFTERNOON. The two
boys went onto the ice over a pond south
of Branch svenu, near the car switch
west OF Charles street and the ice proved
to be very soft and the boys went down.
The modest man went to their rescre
pulled them out of the slush just In time
and then took them to their homes.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-09-17

The contest for tho postmaster
ship at Big Sandy has ended in the.
appointment Of Mr. Merritt Melton.
Mr.. Monroe Phillips has been APP
pointed postmaster at Hollow Rock.
Our young friend, Mr.. John II.
Brumggor, of Big Sandy, and Miss
II. w. Pierce, Of Como, will be- mar
ried Sunday. We extend congrat-
nlations in Gdygnce.-Paris Press.
Mr.. Hugh Lashleo appeared be-
fore United States Commissioner
Thorne at Lexington Wednesday
for alleged violation of the revenue
laws. Tho case asdismissed. The
witnesses were w. F Bivens aud
Dock Bell.
Benton County has only four in-
mates in the State insane asylum:
Dan Phifer, John Morgan, o. @.
Kirby and A. o. Rushing. james
Haynes and Miss Mollie Ford have
been cured and dismissed within
the past year.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. J. LELAND have
removed to Jackson this week, but
we understand the change of resi-
dence is merely a matter of eonven-
ience and will in nowise interfere
with his work as pastor of the Bap-
tist Church at this place.
The contest for the trip to the
Centennial, offered by the Phillips
Grocery Company, closed Wednes-
day night at 10 o'clock. Miss Tia
Lashleewa the successfulane, hav-
ing received 1929 votes; Miss Mag
gle Melton followed closely with
3,72L The vote for the laiestman
was w. Il. Mccullough, 157; 7. q.
Rye, 80; Guy Hall, AZ. Mr.. Nc
Oullough was declared the winner.
The total vote cast was 9,368.
Sheriff w. A. Lashlee and Dep
uty Sheriff A. N. Lindsey went with
Alvin Rushing to the insane asy-
lum at Bolivar last Friday morn
ing. They found some difficulty in
controlling him, and bear several
ugly scars as a result of Rushing's
mad caprices during the journey to
Bolivar. We understand it is the
opinion of the medical attendants
there that Rushing with either re-
cover rapidly or his system will
give way and his demise would soon
| follow.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-09-17
FROM COwELL's CHAPEL.

Regular correspondence
Miss Trophenia Allen, who has
been sick for some time, is reported
some better.
We would like to know why the
Barker's Chapel correspondent as
silent so long.
Quite number here contemplate
going to the Centennial on Benton
County Day.
d. B. White has made his regu-
lar matrimonial visit here since our
last communication.
John Norden and wife, who re-
side in the south end of the county,
were guests Of G. H. Cowell and
family Saturday and Sunday.
We think it is time everybody
who is not taking it should sub
scribe for The CHRONICLE at such
a low price as so cents per year.
The boys have been taking ad-
vantage of the improvements now
being made on the railroad near
here, and several have secured en-
ploYment.
COwELL's CHAPEL, September Is.