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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Netop Council, American Mechanics,
to Celebrate Anniversary.
Part of His Toes Ampuiated-G. A. R. Men
Go 10 woonsocke,.

Last evening Netop Council No Z, o. U. A.
NJ, held its regular meeting In Grand Army
Hall. The Council voted to celebrate its an
niyersary by giving an entertainment compi-
mentary TO the members and invited guests.
The occasion will be celebrated the evening
of February p, and committee Of arrange
ments has been appointed, consisting OF A. j.
Perry. e. p. Humphrey and }. A. Barney.
Fraternity Comniandery, No. 353, Order OF
the Golden eross,- held n meeting tn odd Eel
lows Hall Two candidates were initiated and
much other important business was transacted.
Saturday last MIR. james K. Dennis, Jr.,who
resides on Pawtucket avenue, submitted 20
surgical operation in which part of three OF
his toes was amputated, and his friends will
be pleased to know that he is in very COM
Portable condition.
Yesterday afternoon the o. t. Whist Club
met at the residence of Mrs. Frank II. Glad
ding, North Broadway, and the highest score
was mada by Mrs. Mary Harris
The regular monthly session Of the Probate
Court was held yesterday afternoon in the
Office Of the town. The most important bust
ness transacted was the admitting to probate
of the wills of the late sayles s. Esten and
Caleb Ingrshan.
Last evening Haven Chapter Of the Epworth
League held its meeting in the chapel of Ha-
ven NJ. 4. Church. A fine program had been
prepared for the social part of the evening,
but owing TO the small attendance 1t was
postponed. After the regular business had
been transacted short time was passed in
the enjoy ment of parlor games.
Mr.. Abraham NJ. Ormsbee, who died yester-
day morning at the Butler Hospital for the
IL sane, was a veteran railroad man, and had
been employed on the old Boston a. Provi-
dence Railroad more than Is years. He was
conductor of the New York fast freight for
many years and at the retirement of the ven
cradle conductor, William Capen, from the In
dia Point passenger train, Mr.. ormsbee was
appointed TO that position, and held it until
compelled 10 resign on account Of i'll health.
His funeral will take place Thursday after
non at 80 o'clock
Miss Fanny Stacy, teacher Of Latin at the
High School. who has been confined at her
home with illness during the past week. has
recovered sufficiently TO resume her duties
again.
Past Commander Edwin H. Tilley of New
port is the guest of his old army comrade, Or
land Frceborn of Prospect street.
Mrs Christian Birtsch and several members
of her family are i'll with the grip at their
residence on Schuyler street
A large number of comrades of Bucklin
Post, No. 90 q. A. K. consisting of the elected
delegates and the past commanders, left this
morning for woonsocket TO attend the depart
ment encampment of the &. A. r. being held
at that city.
Mr. Benjamin W. Gallup, who has resided a
number of years on Waterman avenue, IN
this town. is now located in bank at woon-
socket, and has with his family removed to
that city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
Mrs. Beecher'S Condition.

Stamford, Conn.,, Feb. 9.-At the rec
sidence OF Rev. Samuel Scoville today u
was said that Mrs. Eenry Ward Heecher 10
a little worse. The aged woman passed
restless night and this morning showed
signs Of weakening. Her relatives refused
TO give full expression OF their fears OF
Mrs. Beecher's immediate death, merely
stating they are unable to speak only a.
to the present condition. Mrs. Bseches
is still conscious. but the change which
was found this morning indicates . pro-
ba bly, speedy dissolution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
GUARDED BY POLICE.
Non-Union Factory Employees at stoneham
Escorted Home s>6A

Escorteu nome l~10--
Stoneham. Mass, Feb. 9.-There were
80 operatives at work yesterday In the
T. II. Jones shoe factory. according 10
the report of union pickets. This Is
slight increase in the number over last
week. aud includes several former en-
ployes. who applied for work yester-
day A number of non-union men. how
ever. have joined the locked out men.
Mr.. Jones has shown no disposition to
recognize the labor union.
Quite crowd greeted the non-union
workers as they left the factory last
night. The entire police force of four
officers, under command OF Chief Small,
with the additional strength of six off,
GERS from Woburn, were on hand to pre-
serve order. There was no overt act
The labor men feel aggrieved at what
they call the unnecessary display of po-
lice.
The selectmen have issued long no.
tice, cautioning citizens against con-
eregating on the street, explaining the
duty OF the police to dlsperse all crowds
the penalty for disobeSing the instruc-
tions OF the police and warning parents
to keep their children off the streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
HE'S A BAD MAN.
Joseph Burke Fined for Carrying
Concealed Weapon.
Police, However, Think He Is Guilty OF
Graver Infrac,iOns OF The Law.

Joseph Burke, about 30 years old, who
has the reputation OF being "bad man."
was arrested on Fountain street Sunday
evening by Detectives Merrill and Nick
erson. In the sixth District Court this
morning he pleaded guilty to the charge
of carrying q concealed weapon and was
fined s20 and costs. When arrested Burke
made an attempt to shoot the detectives
but was quickly overpowered.
He has served time at the Cranston
institution and also in Wetherfield, Conn.,,
having been discharged from the latter
place within a snort time.
He is probably wanted for some other
charge than that Of carrying a revolver.
and as be is without money, the fine will
cause him to be locked up sufficient
length of time to allow the detectives TO
fiud out more about him. he is care'
fully watched and is said by the detec.
tives to be one of the boldest On most
dangerous crininsls in the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
CRANsTON.
Monthly Meeting Of The School Committee.
Many Matters Discussed.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
school comuittee was held ia town hall,
Kniphtsviiie, last night.
Plans were presented for the school
nc use to be built upon Eden Park.
Auburn. The local committee from
Auburn favored the plans presented by
Angsll d Swift. IheJe plans we're
adopted. Clerk Briggs was requested to
advertise for bids for this building. Il is
to be two-story, ,six-roomed frame build
iny, and must re built within $4,000.
The pstition re e.ved at the last meet
ing from the citizens uf Edgewood asking
for the removal of the principal of that
school was taken from the table for
reconsideration.
pres ant to sabstantiste the charges pre-
ferred 10 the petition, 1t wss voted that
the petitioners be given leave to with
traw.
Mr.. Lester A. Free nan, committeeman
from II tgewood, seid that as he had been
accused Of signing the petition and en-
couraging the movement, he wished to
state publicly that he WAS guilty Of none
OF the charges. On tie contrary, Mr.. Free
man said, ne had endeavorei to assist Mr..
Bowen in every wav lie could and had
even tried to aprease those who are at.
tscking the school system.
Miss Mary Cummings. a teacher in the
Knigbtsville school, sent in ner resigna-
tion, having received an appointment In
Providence. The resignation was ctpted
and Miss Florence H.C.Olver was elected
TO NIL the vacancy.
Miss Ethel NJ. Trip was made assistant
teacher in the Fisgville school.
Mr.PSiricx Mel. ugb him presented Peti-
tion from the residents OF Ctsnston, ask
ing that the lot OF the Lranston scnool be
covered with crushed stone. rhe COM
mittee told Mr.. Mclaughlin tnat there IL
no crushed sioae on hend,a present, but
that air. Uonlay will be requ sted TO at
tend to the work as soon as he can.
Committee l.. A. Froemln and
Chsrls. Clema. ce srose Mt sime length
on "Needs In the School system" Mt.
Freeman said tist ne pupils are not
| teugh. sufficient of ths clements OF Eng
lish grammar lie strongly advocated a
review of the common Engli'h branches
in the hiIh School, thus lengttening the
| English course from three to four years.
He recommended that Homfr and Virgil
be stu6isd I'm the High School ard thst
| jlveuilo ssties of the classics te read in
the grammar schools, so that when the
children meet the cl in Latin and
Greek, their at ention will not be wholly
diverted In getting tho thought at the ex-
psnse OF Latin grammar ana tue Lstin
vocabulary.
! this gentleman urged that kindergar-
tens he est hlishei through hoYt the town
and that n snusl tr ining in v ood work bc
introduced into the grammar schools.
MIR. Ere man showed that hi recon-.
menca ion can he introduced at tut Hulk
extra excenss.
As Mr.. Freeman was verv successful
city superintendent OF scborls tcr twelve
wears. bis Recommendation were lis
tened to with the greatest interest
MIR. Ilemence ssid that lie also believed
that more OF the tb-'- RS should N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
Attempted bribery Charged.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb. 9.-Councilman
John +. Shea, Democrat, alleges in an
interview tina; previous to the joint con-
vention held at the city hall, Jan. %,
he was approached by Mayor Junkins
and prominent Republican. with an
offer of a license and a certain sum Of
money If he would desert his party.
Should he accept, the ballot was TO be
made so secret that he would never be
discovered. The councilman claims to
have refused the offer and TO have made
IL public on )eccoust of the attempt to
fix the "cuckooism'' on him by certain
members of his party Mayor Junkins
I'm an interview states that the charges
are absolutely false and that he will
take action against Mr.. Shea at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
Three Thousand Turkish
Troops at SalOnica.
Navigation Company Demands
Advance Payment.
Decree Ordering the Greek Fleet
Ready for Sea Expected.

Athens, Feb. 9.--The Greek cruiser
Mussulmans have occupied the Christian
quarters and are pillsging the stores snd
public houses. Three thousand lurkisn
troops have been concentrated at Ssls-
lonics, in readiness to EN- bark fer the
Island of Crete, but the Steam Navigation
Company refuses to convey them to their
destination until the money for their
passage is paid. 1t Is announced here that
q decree will soon ne issued ordering the
entire Greek fleet to be made ready for
service at sea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
WARREN.
Town Council Discusses Proposed
Extension of Water Street.
Water Works System Inspecled-A War
rem Veteran Gets a Pension.

The tugboat Nat sutton called here yester-
day and towed cut of the river the schooner
Nellie Craig. Captain Lane. The Craig is
bound for Norfolk 10 load pig iron for Bridge
u rt. Conn.
Health Officer NJ. b. Conroy, who is seri.
ously i'll with pneumonia, was reported last
evening IS somewhat improved.
+ e members OF the Town Council met last
evening and discussed the matter OF the APP
pointment of commissioners of assessment.on
the layout OF the extension of Water street,
but arrived at no decision.
on the wharf Of Charles Stubs, the oyster
dealer, at the foot Of State street, there are at
n esent 10 90 bushels of oyster shells These
shells are all sold 20 the town and are used
under the supervision Of Highway Surveyor
John II Brown in top dressing the princir al
streets. In former years oyster shells were
deposited on natural beds for the young sets
10 cling 70 and develop. Winter frosts and
the ravages of the oysters worst lenemy, the
five fingers. have caused the abandonment of
the business.
The drill meeting Of the Warren Artillery
which was TO have been held last evening has
been postponed until Wednesday evening on
account OF the absence of Instructor G. w.
Abbott, Jr., U. 5. A.
McCann Bros. contractors. commenced
Yesterday the erection of two cottage resi-
dences for George E. and Eugene Seymour on
Child street.
Mr.. Charles Peabody of New Jersey is here
on visit 10 his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus
Peabody.
Dr. Eugene K, Arnold, n former practitioner
here, rpcrnttv returned from Australia, and
s.., rIuxr inc
upon friends.
Mr.. Norman Weaver, representing the
owner Of the Bristol and Warren Water
Works, George II. Norman of Newport, waS
in town yesterday, and in company with the
local agent, Colonel Benjamin b. Martin, in
spectcd the system.
Mr. Winfield S TompRins has been notified
that the government tension bureau has
granted him n pension dating from October
s. 1875. Mr.. Tompkins enlisted in the war Of
the rebellion from thi, town In the Ninth
| Rhode Island Volunteers, in Company !, Cap
| tain samuel Pierce, former colonel of th'
Warren Artillery. Soon after his return Mr.
| Tomplsins re-enlisted and became a member
OF the famous "Trotting Twelfth" served
under General Burnside in tho army OF th'
Iotomac ami later in Kentucky and Ohio.
| Mr.. Edward s. Harrington, whose life wa
desoaired cf several months ago and since con
fined 20 his residence, has recovered and ]
| about on the street.
Mr.. Peter Cotter OF Manchester, England
who has been engaged in erecting machinerl
az the Warren Manufacturing Company
mills for tn past six months. left here thi
afternoon for New York and Is 20 sail on tn
steamer Ma iestic tomorrow for England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
number Of appointments was 5os4. an In

uumDer or appointments "os ooo'' oh s"-
crease OF 292 over the previous year.
Special efforts have been made to keep
the exes~'nations as practical as possi-
BILE. ana radical Innovations have been
made. For some of the newly classified
persons, especially those included
among the mechanical trades. new ele-
ments I'm examination have been IN
troduced. such as experience, charac-
ter as a workman. age and physical con-
dition. II is proposed to have no educa-
tional test. or one with very light
weight. where educational qualifications
are required.
In reviewing the growth OF the civil
service, the report says that, under
President Arthur. there was a growth OF
1G49 classified places, making a total or
over 1900 8t the close of his administra-
tion, 1000 added by President Cleveland
during his first administration and con-
temporaneous increase of abou. 1900
places by natural growth; 5000 additions
by President Harrison by executive or
ders, and a natural growth OF nearly
1000 places at the same time. and at the
present time over 81 0O0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
EllOn Under Arrest for
COunterfeiting.
His Reputation Enabled Him
to Pass Large Amounts.
He Submitted Quietly When Ar
rested by a U. S. Detective.

Sandusky, Ohio, Feb. 9. = Detective
William j. Burns of the United States
secret service has brought to this city
from Clyde, /. v. ElloD, the lsst OF
gang OF dangerous and successful coun-
terfeitsrs, the Kingston gang, which has
carried on its illegal operations for over
six yeirs in every slate In the Union,
fiooding the country with spurious bank
notes. Elton was engages In passing the
counterfeit notes IN this vicinity and be-
Ing considered a repnts bic man 1t 10 sur
posed that be had but little trouble In
dspcsine of large amount OF them.
When Detective Burns made known the
Object OF his visit, Ellon quietly subunil-
ted to arrest and was brought to this
city and placed in jail.
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y y u s.
4 IN AND ABOUT THESE !.
5 PLANTATIONS +.

taught-even at an expenditure OF more
money, and urged that committee be
appointed to see II Mr.. Freeman's recon-
mendstions can be put into effect soon.
Chairman Balm said that action should
be guided by the funds ct the commit
tees command; that already 1t looked as
II this years appropriation will be over
run. Mr.. Balm favored Advancement, but
advocated improvements one at q time.
No definite action wps taken with respect
to the reco lamentations.
Voted that drawing festival be held
in the spring. 1t Is planned to have an
exhibition OF drawings from ell the
schools in the town, from the primary
grade to and including the high school.
This exhibit will be prepared under the
direction of Miss Jennie lie Garde, super
visor of music. Ihe exact date has not
been fixed.
1he vaccination law again came up in
discussion. 1t was said that many child
rem are kept out of school on account of
fear..of vaccination.
Some Of the mem oers advocated the
strict enforcement Of the law, while Others
suggested that il may be allowed to sleep.
No motions were passed with respect to
the vaccination question.
Ihe work OF adopting the new bylaws
was resumed and finished. Ii was voted
that the janitor oe guided by the rules
that have been In vogue.
The question Of ply for the sub-tea chers
formed subject for lengthy discussion.
which ended without a vote.
Mr.. .Clemence was appointed COM
mittee to wait upon the Union Railroad
Company and ask them for pig cent fare
for children going to and from school.
Although the town pays half the car
fare Of every pupil forced to take cars TO
reach the high school, many parents refer
to the time when school children
were allowed a cheap fare. A cheaper fare
willEbe a saving CT a large sum not only
| to the parents but To the town.
Mrs. George Palmer of Knightsvilie 10
seriously i'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
< PRESSURE TOO HIGH.
Result OF Tests With Brown Prlsmatic
Powder In Ten Inch Rifle.

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-On the bluff 800
yards back of Fort Winfield, the big 10 inch
brecch loading rifle was fred yesterday for
the first time. The experts were TO determine
whether the brown prismatic powder is suited
10 This class OF fife.
The test which WIS practically to determine
whether the powder gave high enough veloc-
ity, or low enough pressure, was not altogeth-
er a success. Three shots were fred the first
of which. at 9 o'clock was two-thirds of full
charge OF powd r, ls6 20 pounds. The sec
ond, at o'clock, was 250 pounds The last,
at o'clock, go pounds. Cast iron shot with
chilled points were used. The weight OF shot
with each firing was S75 pounds. The last
shot rove alel the fact that the pressure was
too high TO be safe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
A POOL CONTEST.
D0nnelly Ahead at the End OF Last
Nights Play.


There was q very interesting event In
the pool tournament which is going on at
the Randall Square pool and billiard
rooms last evening. The many pool play
ers OF this section of the city are taking
q great deal OF interest In this contest
and last night tbs players were Thomas
Noonan and Joseph Donnelly. William
Finerap was referee and performed bis
duties in a manner agreeable to every
one interested in the game. The inter-
esiing play ended with Donpelly, SO. and
Noonan, 20. There are some other games
TO be played that will be of a scientific
nsture.
FIRE ON BARNES STREET.
In response to q still alarm Hose No.
and HooK ana Ladder Company No. o
exlinguished a tire at 52 Barnes street
yesterday afternoon. The fire which re-
sulte1 from an accident to the chimney
causes but little damage and was In
house owned by George A. Whitford and
occupied by stephen o. Edwards.
NORTH END NOTES.
The young people OF the North star
Congregational Church are making ar
rangements for a scott. Century Husking
Bee," to be held on next Tuesday even
ing, which promises to be unique snd
meritorious entertainment.
The North End Stars defeated the VAL
ley Falls pride Of polo com binstion at the
town hall in Valley Falls last evening by
a score OF s to7.
Three young lads had an interesting
but unpleasant interview with the police
over some business In the liue Of the lat
| ter yesterday.
The peacon Hill Improvement Assoeia-
tion will hold its second annual social
| this evening.
Sergeant Thomas will have the sympa-
| thy Of bis numerous friends in this Sec
| tion on the loss OF his mother VINO died
this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
The strongest FortIncation

Against d,solse, one which enable us
Ia -esasEgo unsettled, ri'k' from hrrlful
climatic it iluences, exposure, oyerwork
ana fatigue. is the ,igor thst IL irpsried
tOa chiiiiaied phi siquh v he pc rless
ne itiabl ssfegutrd. tstetieP stomach
uclg. YOU ma p1sscr his vigor in
Ifyhsr dorres tnfn the ircd athlete.
slthough ynrr M scul,r development may
he isr I fciinf ~ bis. Vigor implies
sound. ood igts ion aud saund repose.
Two blessings c)nfrrei ny the itters.
wLirh Ie odies mslsriil. rheumatic, por-
,ous ana kidnaO trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
TO START A LOTTERY.

100000 Subscribed to Lobby Bill
Through Nevada Legislature.
San francisco, CAL, Feb. ga plan 10
said to be on foot to engineer q lottery
bill through the Nevads Legislatures
Local capitalists who are repaied to be
behind the undertaking, were IL Is said,
so impressed by the prize fight bill ,ns
abliug the Cor bett -Fitzsimmons hight to
be held within the state that 1t Is rec
ported that the sum of 100000 has been
subscribed for the expenses Of lobbying
the bill through the legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
Rev. ra,nund Rou,maniere Called

Stamford. Conn. Feb. 9.-Rev.
Edmund Rousmaniere. rector OF Grace
church, New Bedford, Mass. was unani-
n,ously called 10 the rectorship of st.
Johns, one OF the largest Episcopal
parishes In the diocese. The church has
bcen without a rector since the death
oil Rev. William Tatlock last March,
after q pastorate Of 80 years. The new
rector is n native OF Boston. Harvard
graduate Ss, and a graduate OF the
Episcopal Theological seminary at Cam
bridge in 'S6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09

All the different forms OF skin trou bles
from cha pred hnnds TO eczema and indolcnt
ulcers can be- rcadily cured Wy DeWit's Witch
Hazel Salvc ths great pile euro.
Jos ph \. Iohnston's Phnrmacy. So West
minister street: Moizvcrs Pharmacy, ID
North Main street. Alirels Pharmacy. II
Eddy street. Joseph Driver, Riverside Phar'
m acy, 20 Manton avenue.
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Served With Injunction.

Unitrd sta es Marshal McCabo s'rvel an in
junction On Brown Brothers q Co., dealers n
mill supplies, in Butler Exchange, last even
ing, restraining them from selling the Gilbert
wood pulley. The injunction was served n
the interests of the Dodge Manufacture ng
Comm ny %. Iudiana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 9.--Bull and
lIollIster OF the Harvard crew. who were
under the ban OF the faculty for their
participation in the recent explosion Of
firearns at Harvard will be allowed to
row again. and all Harvard Is rejoicing.
The matter came up at the meeting OF
the administrative beard OF the faculty,
and was laid on the table. and, conse-
qucntly. Bull and Hollister viii again
tDln the crew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
IFS Winter Assembly.

The winter assembly of the New England
Manufacturing jewelers. Association will take
place this evenini. Dinner will he serve in
Tillnghasts parlors at o'c ock and at As
o'clock memb RS with their friends will march
in inc 20 the columbia Theaier, where seats
raye been res rived, for the remainder Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09

Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 9.-John Nc
Ardle, a mill operative. was caught by
shaft yesterday morning and proba-
b fatal injuries were inflicted. His
skull was fractured, and he was other
wise bruised and cut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-09
ASHORE ON THE SKERRIES.
Steamer Supposed to be the Anglomau
From Boston, Stranded.

Liverpool. Feb. GA steamer, sup
posed to oe the Anglomap, Captain Lewiss
from Boston on Jsnusry 80 for this port,
is ashore off the Skerries. She has TWO
tugs ia attendance and two lie boats ale
going to ner assistance. A dense fog
prevails.
Later advices show that the steamsr
ashore of the sherries is the Angloman.
She lies in an upright position butiis rolf
ing and probably working damage to her
bottom.