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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
SENATOR QUAY'S BAILIwICK.

Philadelphia, Nov 2.--The campaign
just closed has been exceptionally quiet.
the only feature having been the ag-
grossive canvass OF Rev. DR.. Swallow.
the Prohibition candidate for state
treasurer. The state officers 10 be
chosen are state treasurer and auditor
general In 1895 Haywood. Republican,
for state treasurer, had a plurality of
17t.664 in a total vote OF 5e9l36. The
Prohibition vote was 20. 779
Chairman EllSin predicts total vote OF
fs6,665 and a Republican plurality OF
l77.+so. He comedies Swallow 4bb00
votes. Chairman Garoman says there
will be total vote OF s25, 900. and that
the Democratic candidates will have a
plurality OF $1,000. He gives Swallow
%. 900. Chairman Jones OF the Prohibi-
tion party claims that Swallow will have
o majority in 20 and probably 81 OF the
g. counties. and that he will receive at
least $1,000 votes In Philadelphia alone.
He gives no estimate OF Swallows vote
in the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
NEW YORK AND PROVIDENCE.

We shall probably learn the result of the
election tn Greater -New-Yerk 10 far ms
the general ticket is concerned. at an
earlier hour tonight than VIC do the re-
suit of our own election here in Provi.
dence.
The polls close at 5 o'clock in New
York and by 2 O'clock news Of the
balloting should begin to come in fairly
reliable shape Here in Providence the
polls remain open until o'clock and,
with larger voting districts than they
have in New York we do not begin TO get
the returns much before 10 O'Clock while
some of them usually come struggling in
after midnight TO delay still further the
figuring of the result
The early closing Of polls is the rule in
the greater proportion Of states and cities
in the Union and IL works we'll When
some year ago 1t was proposed TO close the
polls in Rhode Island as early as five
O'Clock, however, there was great hu g
and cry in opposition. All the same no
hardship is suffered by such early closing
while the o'clock rule is good deal
of a nuisance, and offers no advantage in
compensation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
HONESTY AND THE NEW TARIFF
Two Recent Instances OF Duties Paid
by Returning Tourists.

gentleman who came back from Eu-
rope in Septem ber has boen surprised to
1nd that he paid 1850 of all the duties
collected in New York on the personal
baggage Of travellers wsming home from
Europe In that month. How many trunks
do you suppose he broughtSForty Thirty!
Twenty, anyhow No; Just six, and three
of them were steamer trunks. They con-
tained the personal effects of four persons
who had Deen abroad about six months,
ana IT COST this conscientious traveller
just about 500 apiece Co bring them in.
III "A man with six trunks found that
under the law he owed the government
5000, what do you suppose was due from
two men with fourteen trunks. who came
homo on the same steamer thous-
and dollars at least No. The men with
fourteen trunks paid nothing. They We're
merely bringing back the clothings and
effects which they had taken over-or SO,
at least. they said in their declaration.
The gentleman who paid 5000 is afraid
that the new tariff on personal baggage
maKes up in the encouragement of lying
for what IL lacks I'm the production Of
revenue. -Harpers' Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
DEATH NOTICES.

ALDRlCH-At Fond du LAC, Wis, 27tn ult.,
~ Eleanor Capron, widow OF James +.
Aldrich, aged 20 years. =
BECK--In this city, on lst inst. Mary Louise
Beck, aged Is years.
Bennett, ago "a years.
Funeral from his late residence, ll5 Jewett
street. Thursday, 4th inst, at : o'clock.
Relatives nd.friends are invited TO attend
without further notice.
CoRNING-In this city. 8Oth ult, George b.,
son of Bowman K. and Mary A. Corning,
aged 10 years.
poDGE--In this city. slst ult. Anna Harmon,
widow Of Samuel ". Dodge aged 81 years
Funeral "Wednesday. 3d inst, at o'clock,
from her late residence. l59 Benefit street.
Relatives aud friends are invited to attend.
Burial later.
FLANAGAN-In this city, on the lst inst.
John Flanagan, aged A. years.
Funeral Wednesday morning. the 3D. inst,
at 30 o'clock, from his late residence rear
IS Ship street. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
HAZARD-In this city. lst inst. Mrs. Sarah
Hazard. aged n years.
Funeral at her late residence i43 Pine street,
Thursday, at IL a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend. Burial at convenience
of the family.
HoPKINs-In North scituate. slst ult..
william, son Of Samuel II. and Susan J.
Hopkins, aged 80 years.
McGALE--In Pawtucket. Sith ult., William
McGale.
NICKERSON-In this city, lst inst. Captain
V. Is. Nickerson aged II years and III
months.
Funeral services Wednesday, at n. m, at
his late residence, Oak street. Relatives
and friends are invited 20 attend. Burial at
South Dennis, Mass. Please omit flowers.
Cape Cod papers please copy.
O'RRIEN--In Johnston, on the lst inst, Mary
OBrien, aged 90 years
Funeral from her lnto residence, ~ Winsor
street johnson, Wednesday, 3D. inst,
Mt $50 o'clock n. m, Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend.
PROUT-In Erie Pa, Goth ult, Nathaniel J.
Prout aged 90 years.
SAMPSON-In Attleboro. Moss. lst inst,
Marcaret widow of John Simpson, aged
So years.
Funeral services from the residence Of her
son, Charles q. Selby, 20 Pleasant street
Atileboro, wednesday, 81 inst at | o'clock.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend.
THOMPSON--In this city, lst inst, Henry
Thompson, aged 81 years
Funeral services THURSDAY, the 9Th inst, at
III a. m, from the Congdon street Baptist
church Relatives and friends are invited tc
attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
TIE ELECTION NE WS.

Tonight The News will furnish bulle-
tin service of election news returns In
the windows of it's business Office.
Returns from all the elections held to-
day will be reported as fast as received
with special reference of course To our
local election. that of Greater New YORK
and Of the state of Ohio which command
the larger part of public interest and tn
receive which extra preparation has been
made.
Tbs News returns will be promptly
bulletined and may be depended upon to
be reliable.
The News OF tomorrow will issue an
early election extra giving complete
story and all the figures available TO the
time of going to press. This edition will
probably be in the street about noon
by which time IL will be possible to fur
nish facts and figures in practical COM
pleteness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
A CLOCK FOR THE DEAF.

One OF the interesting items OF the state
expense charges for July appears I'm the
current lists OF the state school for the
deaf, at Fairbault 1t Is an item Of s252
for a clock. which Is remarkable in
more elements than In that Of its expon-
sive character. IL has no cuckoo to cry
the hours and tell the time of arriving
and departing trains, like some Of the
boasted time pieces of the Swiss Alps, but
its mechanism is certainly a wonder, for
IL Is so arranged that 1t calls the pupils
attention hourly TO the school program
and the calendar in spite Of the fact that
they are deaf. and tho usual alarms do
not affect them in the least
OF course one clock would not he visible
by all the pupils, so there are ten secon-
dary clocks with twelve.inch dals. which
tell the teachers aud scholars who cannot
see the main clock what class in mathe-
matics is now due to count up fractions
on jts fingers or when the scholars In
English grammar will write their lesson
leaflets. These secondary clocks are in
cluded in the original item OF $3.50 as are
1--we b-inch fire gonqs, the utility OF which
in school for tho deaf has aroused the
curiosity OF some CT tbe state depart
ments, which fear that the precedent thus
established may result in the establish
ment OF the purchase OF Meissoniers and
Bouguereaus for the 6ormitory in the
school for the blind. ana standard works
on the integral calculus in the school 70
the feeble minded Library. St Paulr
Gl OBJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
RACED WITH WATERSPOUT.

Tuesday afternoon there was race run
between passenger train on the inter-
oceanic ana "a waterspout. The race was
declared draw, as the train escaped
from the immediate effects of the water
spout which burst against the crest of n
mountsin, but the immense volume of
water poured down the mountain side,
along the road bed and finally caught up
with the train and inundated IL so that
the passengers had 10 bv taken of in
handcars.
The particulars Of this unique race are
highly interesting. 1t was the daily pas
niger train from Puebla to this city, and
large number of passengers we're
aboard. At about 4;30 tho sky became
suddenly covered with masses Of black
clouds. An inky waterspout culebra as
to writbing serpent, hung from the
heavens and advanced rapidly in the
track of the moving train. There was
great excitement among the passengers.
The people in the third-class coach. who
had the best view of the phenomenon,
went down on their knees in prayers for
dcliverance.
One lady had nervous attack and
tainted. When the engineer learned OF
tho panic aboard the train be decided TO
show the culehra his heels. Then began
the prettiest race on record, with the lives
Of a load of passengers as the stakes. Up
grade, down grade, round sharp curves,
across bridges and over the levels flew
that passenger. train with the waterspout
just behind and gaining just little.
The train entered n canyon, turned a
curve, ana at the same moment the chas-
ing culebra came to grief high up ON the
mountain side The water poured down
the slopes in raging torrents, and as the
train emerged from the other side of the
gorge a vast sheet OF water bearing trees,
rocks and all kinds of debris on Its
bosom, threatened to engulf It. Wider
the engineer threw the throttle endeav-
oring to escape this new danger. And
oil would have been safe but another
sharp curve interviewed and the engine
jumped the track. The engineer saw the
danger and reversed tho lever and applied
the brakes. The engine rolled down the
embankment, but tho rest of the train,
including the tender, remained on the
track.
The next moment the mass of water
struck the now stationary train and
flooded it to the level OF the platforms.
The passengers and crew were helpless to
do more than look out to SEQ what had
become of the engineer and fireman, sup
posing them killed. But they both
scram bled. or rather swan. out OF the
window of tho overturned cab, and
clam bored back on the train.
This happened in the vicinity of San
Antonio CalpulaIpam, state of Iiaxcala.
A relief train was dispatched to a point
ms near as it could get and the passengers
and crew OF the shipwrecked train were
trapshipped in hand cars and brought on
to Mexico arriving here only four and a
half hours late, and with an experience
which none OF them will ever live long
enough TO forget, and which, had 1t not
been for the presence OF mind Of nervy
engineer none of them would, in all
probability, have lived to remember. -
Mexican Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
NEW CRUISERS FOR SPAIN.

London, Nov. 2.-The Daily Chronicle
SAYS this morning: I'VE are informed
that the Spanish government signed
contracts last week with an important
firm OF British shipbuilders by which II
asquires some cruisers. armed with
quick firing guns. which the firm had
nearly completed for another govern
ment whose consent. presumably, Spain
has secured to this arrangement When
the question of finance was raised by the
contractors. the Spanish minister of
marine. Admiral Bermejo. represented
that in the event OF war the Spanish gov
ernment could count upon an internal
war loan"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
YOUNG woMAN's GREAT LUCK.

San Francisco. Nov. 2.-Grace Elliott,
% years old. is heiress to s25. 200. 600. ao-
cording TO dispatches from Australia.
This lady. pretty and accomplished,
though comparatively poor has never
known more OF her antecedents than that
a probably rich man named Imblay
Clarke left her I'm an orphan asylum when
her mother died a week after her birth.
and then sailed away to Australia with
her mothers remains never To be heard
OF again. Imblay Clarke died recently
In New South Wales and lSst 10 Miss
Elliott all his property and interests in
Australian gold fields.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
CITY SOON TO BE FAMOUS.
Cause Of Its Phenomenal Growth In
the Last Few Years.

the Last Few Years.
Open your atlas at the map Of Asia and
look for the city with the long pamo OF
Vladisvostock, on the eastern coast, north
OF Japan. A few years ago this was Only
a little, barreh struggling town of few
thousand inhabitants, most whom were
Chinese fishermen, who lived in the deep
est poverty. Now ii Is rapidly growing
city of more than 20, coo inhabitants, and
it will soon become one of the greatest
ports and naval stations OF the world.
Last week the cornerstone of the new
Russian public works was laid with great
ceremony.
The Importance Of Vladisvostook lies in
the fact that it Is thu terminus OF the
trans-Siberian railroad. which will run
from Russia. distance OF over 5O0O
miles, across tho barren stretches OF si-
beria When completed it will have cost
over sl75 600, 600, making it one OF the
greatest enterprises OF modern times. This
railroad Will give Russia great port on
the Pacific Ocean anu enable her to de-
velop the rich coal and iron mines of her
vast territory, all Of which will add to the
importance of the new city. Nladisvo-
stock is also we'll iocsted for n fortress,
and it is expected that Russia will arm
it and make it base OF supplies for her
ships. Two months every year its harbor
is frozen over, hut the Russian govern
ment keeps channel piowed through the
ice with great ice crusher of American
invention. Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

The atin-iinsh cashmeIes a,e cx-
tremely fashionable this season, ana are
made up in most graceful costumes. Vel.
vet ribbon is often used for trimming,
and is most effective against the light
grays, reseda green's, and new shades of
blue.
and l. peculiarly suitable for home wear,
is the model shown in our fashion cut
which has tie waist made with "A small
perfect-ntting yoke Of tlack velvet and q
high collar also OF velvet. Directions for
cutting the skirt, waist ard sleeves are
given In the tIssne-paper pattern sold by
Harper's Bazaar, where this costume ap-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
CASHMERE HOUSE GOWN FROM HARpHR's BAzAR

pears. ihs blouse front which hangs over
the belt, is trimmed with crossed bands
o: black velvet ribbon, while the sleeves,
which are tight fitting, have rufiles "a the
tops and fiarng point at tie wris Z.
On the skirt IL the Same arrangement @
black velvet ribbon, forming "A regular
design. The skirt is cut 10 train slight I,
and is larger on the hips and in froLo
than walking skirt Is now made. This
gown can be mado in other materials
such as silk poplin. or benRaline, ol 3
looks best in cashmere, and If an mex
pensive quality of silk Is used the cos
tume will come within the means Of most
women ana still re gown in the very
latest mode.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
ONE PLACE IN DOUBT.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 2.-Indications
point to the lightest vote ever polled in
Virginia. The Democratic state ticket
will undoubtedly win by a safe major
ty. though some fears are expressed for
Edward Echols the Democratic candi-
date for lieutenant governor. The legis-
lature will be largely Democratic unless
the apathy is more pronounced than now
.fought. There Is likelihood Of one negro
iawmaker being elected in the south
west, the first In many years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

Out Of respect for the memory of their
fellow player. killed in football ri o. or for
some other good and sufficient reason the
Georgia University football team will dis
band, instead Of finishing the season, the
while each slugger wears crepe on his
arm for the usual official period of thirty
daya.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
/, INDICATION OF A LIGHT VOTE.

New York. Nov. 2.--The election in
New Jersey promises TO be decided
upon very light vote There Is no state
officer to be elected, and the election
hinges largely upon local and county
Issues. Six counties elect state sena-
tors who will hold over TO vote for a sue
cussor TO James Smith as United States
senator. The retiring senators from
FIVE counties are Republicans. There
are 13 holdover Republicans and two
hold-over Democrats in the senate. The
Democrats will probably make gains,
especially in the lower house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
CLERKsHIP AND LEGISLATURE.


Louisville, Nov. 2.-The only state
ofticsto be filed Is that Of clerk of APP
pellate court, for which there are four
candidates.. j. Shackelford, silver
Democrat: j. Il. Hindman, national
Democrat: ]. G. Bailey, Republican, and
j. o. Parker Populst. A general as
sembly, composed of 100 representatives
and 3s senator's. also will be selected.
Much interest Is being taken in the mu-
nicipal contest, Charles p. Weaver and
George ID. Todd being the Democratic
and Republican candidates. respectfully.
Ex-senator Joseph G.. Blackburn and
other possible candidates for the United
States senate in 1900, when Senator Lind
says term will expire, took the greatest
possible interest in the election of the
legislature. In many counties the
Democrats and Popuists had fusion
tickets, while In others the Republicans
and national Democrats had made fusion
agreements. on account OF these fus-
ions the Democrats claimeS that they
would hold most Of the Populsts in line
for their candidate for clerk OF the court
OF appeals. They assumed that another
element in their favor was that the ma
tional Democrats made great effort to
bring out their full strength on Hind
man, and this would be TO Shackelford's
advantage, as otherwise. the Democrats
figured. a great part of the gold Demo-
cratic strength would go 10 the Republi-
can nominee. On the other hand. the
Republicans claimed that they had twice
broken the ranks of the Democrats I'm
Kentucky. and that the same causes that
made this possible In the last two cleo
tions were still In operation. They hoped
10 carry the state by from 5000 TO TO- 900
plurality. which was about the same
plurality claimed by the silver Demo-
Gratis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
LITTLE INTEREST IN BAY STATE.

Boston, Nov. 2.-With no issues what
ever in the contest for state officers.
those candidates who have spoken have
given their attention to national ques-
tons; but even the dozen or more
speeches by George Fred Williams for
the Bryan Democrats. the four or FIVE
by DR.. William Everett for the gold
Democrats, and the three by Governor
Wolcott for the Republicans seem 10
have utterly failed to arouse anything
like party enthusiasm.
What interest there is in the election
seems to center In the size of the vote for
three Of the candidates for governor in
the state. and also on that for George
Fred Williams In this city. the latter vote
having distinct bearing on the city elec-
ton in December. As there are very
few close contests for members Of the
legislature. the complexion of that body
will undoubtedly be very nearly the same
as last year, with a Republican majority
OF over threo-quarters of each house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

mony in the ranks, the Republicans must
nevertheless face fusion of all elements
favorable to free silver which a year ago
carried the state by 1900 plurality. The
national Democrats a nc Prohibitionists
are not serious factols in the race, and
It was given out last night that ;sn on
derstandng existed whereby the ma
tional Democrats would vote almost
solldly for the Republican nominees.
Added to this is the fact that the last
day OF the registration in the cities
brought out an Unexpectedly large en-
rollment which Republicans claim is a
good augury. The fusionists deny this
and insist that. having made a most ag-
gressive campaign, their followers are
most interested. Mr.. Bryan spoke sew
eral times last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
ELECTIONRETURNS.

The News will issue an. Extra
edition at Noon Tomorrow giving
the latest and most reliable re-
turns from the Elections i'm this
City and state and throughout
thc Union. Buy the Extra News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

All our Prohibition friends hope for is
enough votes to entitle them to a place
on the ticket next time In accordance with
the election law provision that a party
OF citizens TO be recognized as party
must cast not less than two per cent of
the total vote at an election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
ELECTION BULLETINS.

Tonight The News will Bull
lctin the returns of the Elections
i'm New York, Ohio and other
states as well as i'm this and other
Rhode Island Cities promptly.
Read The News Bulletins and
you will know the result of the
big political contests before you
go tn bed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
FUSION IN NEBRASKA.

Lincoln. Neb. Nov. o. Political mana
gers for both parties in this city express
supreme confidence as 10 the result 90
the battle. but In tlre absence of apoll ~
tlse state :; T. p question on what vhey
base their claims Of victory. with an
admirable orrnnizetior and perfect hsr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

The awful disaster on the Hodynsky
plain during the coronation festivities of
The Gar OF Russii, is recalled by the
ofioih report now made by tho oom-
mission appointed to examine into oil the
aetails The report states that the mum.
Der OF lives lost was I42a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

OF course every American born boy has
chance TO become President Of the
United States, but we should say that
young Master Cleveland's chances are
Handicapped at the start by his daddy 5
record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

The Union Pacific railroad is off Uncle
Sans hands at last, and Uncle Sam has
his money back
1t seems to be a lucky transaction all
around and 1t will probably b. long
while before tho government goes INTO
any more railroad business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

Considered in its possible influence on
political conditions, we are constrained to
feel that this rain is likely 30 fall rather
moro heavily on the just than on the un-
lust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes oficial
advertising of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, Of the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, OF
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

All the five Rhode Island cities arc en-
5oying their annual election today, but
Pawtucket appears to be hogging most Of
the fun of 'em.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

Mrs Langtry doesn't allow a little
thing like California divorce to prevent
her from Indulgence in the becoming
weeds OF widowhood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-02

The polls are open until 2 O'Clock, II so
be 10 IL Is not yet that hour. ana you
haven't voted.