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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
WARREN.
Better Protection From Fire In
South Part of the Town.
Another Conferenc. on New Station Mat
tr-The New Tax Assessment.

A spare hose reel which has been
housed at the house of the Mechanics
Fire Company Is being repaired and when
finished with about seven or eight hun
dred feet of hose will be temporarily To-
Gated in barn on the premises OF Mrs
Nichols in South Warren. This Is being
done In answer to the petition OF property
owners in that vicinity, who feel the
necessity of better facilities for fire fight
Ing than at present, as the apparatus Is
quite "A distance away from that locality.
Since the recent incendiary fires, the sub
ject Is being revived looking 20 the estab-
fishing OF some system OF fire alarm
more in accord with tho needs OF the
town than the very primitive one now In
vogue.
Assistant Division Superintendent
Burnett and Engineer Dawley OF the
local branch OF the Consolidated road
were here yesterday and met several IN am
: bers Of the Town Council and the owners
of the property which the company will
have TO purchase to carry out It's proposed
plans for new station. 1t is understood
that la furthering the work an option
was obtained from the owners which
will receive the attention OF the proper
officials at an early date.
Mr.. Barnaby Easterbrooks. one of our
venerable ,itiZons, Is seriouslyy III at his
DOInb Oh hlCkciuulb aNonhc. Nhpbdiu
Edward Macomber is caring FOR him
nights. MIR. Easterbrooks is 81 years Of
age.
The commissioners on the extension OF
Water street will hold public hearing in
the town hall on the 10 inst TO hear in
terested parties for or against the pro-
posed layout
Mr. Henry A. Mason and daughter OF
New York. who have been here on their
annual visit, left yesterday for North
Bridgewater, where he has q summer resi-
dence.
The First Machine Gun Battery, K l.
NJ, passed through here this morning on
the way TO the state camp from Provi-
dence. They are 10 go via Fall Riveri
Newport jamestown and Narraaansett
Ferry. While there the mem bers were
refreshed with soda by Mr. Howard DE.
Wolf, a member, but who. is employed at
Stanwood's Pharmacy here.
Ihe Warren Artillery company has dis
continued holding regular drill meetings
during the summer season. The Veteran
Association of the mpany has offered an
elegant gold badge designed by Major
Ransom of the company and made by
Captain l.. Patstone for competition by
all the active mem bers of the organization
to be contested for at target practice.
The warrant for the collection of the
taxes for the current year has been placed
in the hands of Collector Henry w. Eddy.
The total valuation as returned by the
assessors Is So 494, 900, which Is an excess
OF ,S32. $50 over that of last year. The
amount of tax assessed 10 $50 641.9S, and
the rate St.02 on each 500. The amount
of tax assessed Is slightly increased over
that Of last year. H''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Rocky Point.

There has been no hot weather at Rocky
Point this week, for the southerly breeze
has been strong enough at all times TO
bring with ii some of the refreshing air
from the ocean That ia the advantage OF
Rocky Point over all the other shore re-
sorts, the place being naturally comfort
able and made more so when excursi IN
lists are simply sweltering at the other
summer resorts.
Manager Harrington has had large
crowds this week and is preparing for
bigger ones for the coming soven days.
he has arranged n program in the
amusement line that is UNSURPASSED In
the cosy Forest Casino will be found
most of the favorites of this week and
Others added to make an especially strong
bill. Tho three Veloni sisters head the
bill, their act being of musical nature
and quite a novelty. Then there are he
threa Lane sisters. Margaret Rosa, the
Lissendens, the Bclmonts. Nudge and
Morton and Sadie Stephens. Two per-
forInancos are given every day. tho bill
con oluiinR with laughable bu7lesque
called "A Trip to Rocky Point"
The Providence Ladies' Orchestra and
tho Nesuvian troubadours arc retained in
the seaside pavilion. giving free concerts
OF high order. They have proved very
popular this week and Will undoubtedly
grow IN favor. A brand new attraction
is also offered for next week, it being the
Moorish maze. This is building on
the hillside in tie rear Of the flying
horses. and is sure 20 be source of much
fun. There are "a rooms in the building,
- of them being devoted to the maze IT.
self. Through these rooms TO the proper
exit Is bewilGering journey, but it is "a
trip that once taken will be sure to be re-
peated for the fun of seeing ones friends
tangled up.
The shore dinners are better now than
ever, for tho advanced market affords
many delicacies that were lacking earlier
i'm the season. These dinners are ready
4 all hours of the day, the clans being
hot and fresh all the time Vieing in
popularity with all the other attractions
as the chute, which is delightfully."- cool
ing sport. The rush down the incline
exhilerates and refreshens one as nothing
else will. Tomorrow the great feature
will bo the ball game between the Provi
dence and Rochester teams. These clubs
havelbeen battling so evenly that the game
tomorrow is sure TO be red hot one.
There are numerous other diversions
which IL Is needless TO enumerate. Suffice
il Co say. Rocky Point is the lace par
excellence for those looking for comfort
on hot day.
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TRIED TO SHOOT.
Boston Officer Has a Narrow Es-
cape From a Bullet.
His Comrade Seized Crooks Pistol
Just in Time

Boston, July 10. Officers Gallagher ana
Doherty of police station IL. had des-
perate tussle with three burglars this
morning, in which an attempt OF one of
the thieves to shoot was prevented only
by the quick action of Doherty in seizing
the revolver The officers succeeded in
arresting two of the men. The third
escaped.
The attention Of the police was called to
three men acting suspiciousy, by y.
Il. Robinson, who has grain store in
Dorchester early last evening. Early this
morning Officer Gallagher saw two men
with large bundles in the rear OF the grain
store. Taking them by surprise, tho
policeman overpowered both men and
started for the alarm box to ring for the
wagon. Meanwhile he had been joined
by Officer Doherty, who took charge of
one of the prisoners. When the party mad
nearly reached the box. a third man sud
denly appeared ana presenting a 3S-oaliber
revolver demanded the release of the
prisoners. The weapon was pointed at
Officer Gallagher and instantly Officer
Doherty seized 1t just as it was dis
charged. The hammer came down on
Doherty's thumb. cutting deep cash
and injuring it so that he may lose it.
In the meantime one of the burglars
escaped, but the newcomer was secured
and with his remaining comrade, WAS
taken to the station. These men gave
tneir names us Frank Murphy, 20 years of
age. OF South Boston, and George Will
liams of this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
CRANSTON.
Looking Far Man Who Borrowed Money
and Promised to Marry Notes.

An olG woman in an ancient buggy
hauled by slow, thin horse cxcited d
much sympathy in Cranston yesterday,
whiio loUking for a man who owes her
$500; owes her sister siJO ara who prom
ised TO marry hor sister. The OLD man in
question boarded with this lady and her
sister. both OF whom live IN Sciiuato
The old man. being a grass widower,
promised to take one of his maiden board
ing mistrosses MS his wife. This long
sought opportunity delighted both sisters
and opened their purses to the old intrig
uer. He borrowed tho money ~ afOrosaid (:
gold the products of their dairy for them
and kept the money and loft owing In
addition onD years board.
A little Investigation proved that the
old man IN question had come 90 Grams
ton eight months ago tn CrnustOr with n
grass widow, whom he had induced In
llve with him.
lio rented large, pretty house from n
widow woman, and moved out two weeks
agn, owing six months rent. The house
into which he tDpvcd last, hc claims ~
have bought, but as Jot, no payment is
recorded.
Spectacle and Randall ponds nre ac-
cCtnmodnting many bstLers
The tax assessors have begun work I'm
earnest
Contractor HenDessey who is grading
and Improving st. AIMS cemetery in
Cranston, has completed one-half the
work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
GLORIOUS WEATHER.
Endeavorers Crowd the San Francis'
Churrhcs'- I, no Days Topics.

Endeavorers Crowd the San Francisco
Churches ;ho Days Topics.
San Francisco, July 10.-Glorious
weather prevailed again yesterday and
the Christina Endeavorers crowded the
various churches where meetings were
to be held The topic OF all OF them
was The Christian Endeavor Pledge"
and tfe leaders were Rev. c. II. Phillips,
Jamestown, n. Y; Rev. c. W. Finch,
Cookshre, Que. Rev. j. IL. Barton,
Caldwell. Ida; Miss Taylor Wilkinson,
Temple, Tex, John II. Gamer, Rush
Vile, Ark; Judge w. S. Dewey. Cairo,
Ills; Rev. u. ", Fahns, Independence,
Ia: A. G.. Lefiingwell. Appleton, Wis,
and Rev. o. c. Sargent. Claremont, y. II.
The daily hour for Bible study was
conducted at the Central M. Z. church
by Professor Herbert L. Willet of Chi
cago, the topic being "Micah-A Message
OF Warning and Hope"
At the First United Presbyterian
church. the first daily chalk talk" on
the subject of Truth at a Glance" was
conducted by Rev. Robert T. Pierce Of
Philadelphia.
The regular sessions of the conven-
tion were resumed simultaneously at
the big pavillions at $3.50 o'clock. 1T
Woodward's pavilion. President Clark
presided and Il. Powell Evans OF San
Francisco was musical director. After
singing and devotional exercises, con-
Quoted by Rev. James Nc Lean of Great
Village. n. s., an address on the senior
society of the Christian Endeavor was
delivered by Barton Perry of San
Leandro, Cal.
The next address was on Christian
Endeavorers and the Sunday Evening
Service" by Rev. Jacob w. Knapp Of
Richmond. Ind. This was followed by
the open parliament under the charge
of w II. Phllnnt of Phila delnhia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Wheelmen Angry Over the Strew-
ing of Glass in the Roadway.
Funeral of Mrs. Thompson An Alleged
Highway RObb:r Arrested.

The valley bicyclists are very angry at
the meanness of some persons who have
been strewing broken glass in the street
between Clyde and Phenix. The glass
appears to he portions Of broken bottles
ana from all appearances it was strewn
on the street purposely as the greater part
OF IL is on the path which has been worn
hard by the wheelmen. Several tires
have been ruined by the glass and it will
go hard with the one who is caught throw
ing any more on the street as there IL n
general feeling that the glass was placed
In the road out Of pure meanness and moth
ing else.
Tho funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp-
son of Pawtucket VINO died at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs Andrew
Lackey at River Point was solemnized
from the River Point Congregational
church this afternoon, Rev. L. ii. Adams
officiating. The intermont was in St.
Pauls cemetery at Crompton.
The Warwick police has at last dis.
tinguished itself by arresting what ap.
pears to be full fledged highway robber
and he is now confined in tho Kent
County Jail at East Greenwich awaiting
the action of the court next Tuesday.
The alleged robbor is Arcine Benjamin,
alias John Bassett, who keeps a saloon on
Quidneck street ot Arctic Centre. A
man named Carrivean who cut quite "a
dash in the valley last summer was In
debtod to Benjamin for a small amount
and the saloon keeper stopped him on tho
street and demanded his money. Carri-
veau would not pay and then Benjamin
demanded his watch rs security threaten
ing to punch Carriyeau N no did not get
It. Carrivcau would not give up the
watch and Benjamin carried out his
threat ana punched Carryeau's physiog.
nomy until no decided % rcliuquish tiI
timepieco I'm order 20 save his life
After tho ball was over" he consulted q
lawyer and rs the result warrant was
sworn out charging him with highway
robbery. The warrant was given 10 Officer
NJ III. Riley who arrested Benjamin and
carried him TO East Greenwich where he
was held without bail to await tho action
OF tho court at AppOnaug next Tuesday.
Miss Alice Gillian Is seriously Ill Mt her
home in Iippitt.
The Interlakon print works will start
up again Monday morning after being
SHUT uUwII Tor w0UE ~ mike the on
nual repairs on tho machinery and on
gincs. Tho Lapbum mill 40 Centrevillo
will also start after boing shut down for n
weok The engraving shop NJ the Clyde
print works Is running until Z o'clock
and large gang of men are at work
overhauling the machinery and repair
ing the buildings and the works will start
one week from Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
BRISTOL.
Harb0r view Club House to- Be
Moved Again.
S,ho ner v IN in Bad condition -Ano;h r
Case Of Scear atioa.

The steam yacht Balleymena steamed
away from here yesterday Tor Newport
where she will be IN readiness to receive
her owner, John Nicholas Brown, on his
arrival from Europe.
The buildings having been removed
from oppositeD DeWolf Inn, the heHarbouryiew
Club house will be moved upon the site
the coming week.
Mrs L. Davis and three children have ar.
rived from Alexandria tay on a visit to
Mrs. DAVIS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
PAUL. ol Oliver street.
Inc uld hull of the schooner Teaser
which tie crew of tho Naval Reserves
Torpedo Company havo been at work on
Tor several days pnst trying to remove
from tho beach on Hog Island still sticks
nn1 attomIts 10 move her may TO given
up.
Cards have been issued by Mir and Mrs.
William 4. g. Wardwell for coming out
tea for their daughter, Miss Mardwell, on
Tuesday afternoon, July Ii. from TO
o o'clock.
The schooner Vera, Captain McLain
which was run down and d.smastcd by
tho steamer Priscilla near Newport, We'd
ncsdav night was towed here yesterday
afternoon She had on board l50, coo feet of
mm Ter for Wardwell IumJer Company.
Part OF the cargo WINS lost She lies at
tho company pier almost a total wreck.
The band OF gypsies which was located
In Malt House lane in tents has been
ordered to rcmove by the surveyor of that
district
The application for license TO sell
liquor at Mount Hope presented by Will
liam New bold has been Withdrawn.
DIR. Gertrude Golding has reported
another case of scarlatina at the children's s
home this heiEg the fourth. The patient
Is Jeanette Fetty. lEo case is mild one
4 car load OF machinery and fittings
with rubber stock for the manufacture OF
bicycle tires arrived yesterday from
Chelsea, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
LEG WAS NOT BROKEN.
Young Garrigan Thought II Was
While He Was Under the Bale.
Shoveler Overcome by Heat-Latest Notes
From the North End.

The only excitemC mt on Randall square
las. evening was furnished by trio OF
young lads who tried their strength on a
bale of cloth at the corner OF Randall and
Charles streets. Two OF the lads, after q
good deal OF hard work for warm night,
succeeded i'm tipping the bale ever on the
third. The successful young athletes got
very badly scared when the lad on whom
the bale had fallen. one Tommy Garriyan
OF 3 Asnburton street, began to cry out
and complain OF broken leg. Foreman
Weeks of hose No. 4 was coming down
Randall street at the time ana seeing
Tommy's sad predicament, rushed with
another member of the company to the
lads assistance. The bale was separated
from the boy and he was taken into q "
goods store, where his right loot was
hathed In water and he, after few
moments. managed TO limp home and
make an effort To get 20 bed without his
folks discovering anything was the mat
ter Officer Flynn AIDED the boy after the
accident, but did not report whether tho
lads effort To run the gauntlet at home
Was successful or not.
SHOVELER OVERCOME BY HEAT.
John Finerty. a cool shoveer. aged 2s
years, employed by the New York, New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad Company was
near Charles street yesterday afternoon.
DIR. Luke +. BARLEY was summoned.
After Finerty had recovered somewhat hG
was taken To his home. 81 Danforth street
In the doctors carriage.
NO NAME CLUBS PARTY.
The No Name Social Club held an i'm
portant meeting at the club parlors last
evening and voted to hold trolley party
on Wednesday evening the 2Sth inst. The
fOilowtng committee was appointed 20
arrange all the details of what Will he
star excursion from this end or the city
James II. Nolan, chairman; John T.
Doolin. Thomas McGoyern, James O'Nell,
Thomas Flynn and John Miller. Silver
Spring will be tho objective point though
there will be first ride to Pawtuxet.
The party promises TO be n large and
the time, IL goes without saying will be a
thoroughly enjoyable one.
NORTH END NOTES.
Quite few arrests of persons as sus-
picious characters were made by the police
h the Second station late last night and
,arly this morning Ono to,ored man
who had been netting suspiciously, for the
,ast couple Of days in the vicinity Of hen
mops was sent in this morning by Officer
kavanaugh.
The celebration OF tho 25th anniversary
of North Star Lodge which will be hold
on next Monday evening viii undouhtedly
be most interesting anair. The excellent
committee in charge of the arrnn~cments
are well satisfied with the prospects.
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MAY BE MADE TEST CASE.

Boston, July 10.-The United States
steamboat inspectors OF this port have
made their report to the collector of
the port o. the case Of the Dominion
line steamship Canada. which sailed
last saturday with, "a greater number Of
passengers on board than the laws Of
the United States allow her 10 carry.
A duplicate report has been sent 10
the department at Washington. II is
possible that tho case OF the Canada may
be made n test case. The fine for such
a violation OF the law is only $500. and
H. not regarded as sufficient penalty to
act as deterrent in the overloading Of
OtFSels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
THE ERICSSON AT BOSTON.

Boston. July 10.-The United states
torpedo boat Ericsson, Lieutenant ~. II.
Usher commanding. arrived at the navy
yard from New York yest~lay after
noon. The Ericsson's mission 20 this
port is TO take part in the maneuvers OF
the Massachusetts, naval brigade. which
occur next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
\. j. CHENEY q co. Toledo, o.
untler-if,fft-i,- i,-havc known r. y
Cheney for The last ~ years and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business transac.
tions and financially able TO carry out any oh.
legations made by their firm.
West a Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
q. Wnlding Kinnan a. Marvin, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo. @.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials free.
PIice 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

Washington, July To- The following
pension changes under the issue of June
10Th are announced
Rhode Island. original. Michael German,
Johnston; James McLaughlin. Provi-
dence; William Bartlett, Arnold's Mills
restoration and increase; Andrew Brown
(deceascd). Providence; original, widow,
Almira ~. Brown, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Vacations For Firemen.

The following firemen are off duty for
a week: A. + Ssson, Hose /; 4. X
Gcrton, Hose 3; q. q. Woodbury., Engine
4; q. II. Simmons. Engine 10; l. J..
Blackwood, Engine II; II. A. Richard
son. Engine is; John A. Worth, Hose is;
I. u. Perline, Ladder /; X. j. Powers
Ladder 4; Martin Kane, Ladder / j..
McCurtin Ladder
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Will Demand Former Wage Rate.

East Liverpool, o., July lO-President
Franchiem Of the United States National Pot
ters Association has called u meeting Of the
association TO convene July l8, 10 consides ths
new operative wage scale under the Dingey
tariff bill The operative pottcrs will insist
upon a restoration Of the l2lz per cent reduc.
tiou
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
WIATDOTnE CHILDREN DRINK ?

Do1't give thom tva coffoe. Have you
tried the fo,d drink ca,od Grain OF Tt
it 10 liciDus and nourishing and takes tho
Jiar 90 coffee. The orc Grain . yod Eivc
through their systems. GrainO is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
costs about !. as much. All grocers sell II.
81 and 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
NEW PHASE or SUNDAY LAW.

Somersworth. y. H., July 1o.-A new
feature OF the enforcement OF the Sun
cay law. following the eases in court
yesterday. developed when Lawyer
James A. Edgerly notified Marshal
Heaton that he must stop the unncces-
Fnry and excessive ringing Of the
Methodist church bell near his residence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
The Can d. at LiYerpool.

Washington. July 10 The Warren line
officials announce the arrival of steamship
Canada at Liverpool at 1855 n IN. today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

Washington, July 10. New England
Conditions favorable for thunder storms
tonight and Sunday; variable winds
bccnming souihcasierly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10
Rhode Island Pensions.

RUY NICHOLS ENGLISH VIOLET PER.
ID FUME. For sale at BOSTON STORE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

Spinal 6s'Snss' BE- Ass sSsss Ser1ss fqssS fissfe9s ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-10

TO-DAY JULY 10. 1891. TODAY
Barometer and thernomstsr 'rom the City RngI-
neets department weather oaIeai az "a. Ba-
ioInetef reduced 20 a SOC Level:
THgHHOHErgR BAROMETER
To-day 49,. ......,..o . 2.si
Yesterday ..........7slO ls.S2
The day is IS hours anl2 minutes long.
Evening journal., 1897-06-15
RenublIcnns nold a cancns.

Washington, June 15.-The Republic
an senator's were in caucus for more
than three hours last night, and when
adjournment was reached not very
much progress had been made. Three
propositions only were under considera-
tion. These were the question of what to
do with the Hawaiian reciprocity
treaty. the advisability Of giving a
bounty on beet sugar and the question
of an antitrust amendment.
The Hawaiian treaty question was
passed over the beet sugar bounty
proposition was withdrawn, and the an
thrust amendment was referred to the
Republican members of the judiciary
committee.
In reference to the Hawaiian treaty
proposition several senators expressed
the opinion that If it was true that a
treaty of annexation was to be sent
in that II would he absurd to enact leg
islation looking to the abrogation of the
treaty of reciprocity. Senators who
We're aware OF the progress of the an
nexation treaty did not feel at liberty
TO give the caucus full information.
Evening journal., 1897-06-15
MAsoNs CELEBRATE JUBILEE.
Prince of Wales Presides at Their Meet
ing In London.

London. June 15.-The Masonic meet
ing at the Royal Albert hall IN com
memoration of the queens diamond ju-
bilee was a notable function. The hall
was packed by over 10000 Masons in
gorgeous regalia. The Prince OF Wales
and the Duke Of Connaught arrived,
preceded by trumpeters sounding fan
fares. When they entered the hall. the
organ played a grand professional
march. and all present rose TO their
feet.
The grand officers lined the aisle to
the dais. The Prince Of Wales. as
grand master of England. followed by
an imposing staff composed of grand
officers. moved TO the sound OF the ma
jestic music to his throne. where, sur
rounded by a brilliant phalanX of ofii-
GERS. he was received and greeted In the
united form of salutation reserved for
his high station.
The prince then addressed the audi
ence and announced that the admls-
sion fees for the ceremony amounted
to $1,000 (S35 OOO). half Of which would
go to the Prince of Wales hospital fund
and the other half TO the different Ma
sonic charities.
The Duke of Connaught moved an
address to the queen in behalf Of the
Masons. and it was carried with loud
applause, after which the whole as
cemblage Joined in singing the national
anthem to the accompaniment of the
nrpan