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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
CRANSTON.
The Canvass Of ih: Voting List-Plans
for a New Church al E1gewood.

The statutes provide that the town council
shall make up the voting list for the year on
the last Monday in February. As Monday
MIL be holiday the meeting has been y est.
poned until Tuesday, when the question
arose, 'will this be legally prepared voting
list 20 In order TO meet this point the coun-
Gil may meet Monday and adjourn until Tues.
day.
Mr.. Henry Knight of Knightsville, is suffer
ing with a relapse of la grippe
Mrs. Mary A. Moore, principal OF the
Knightsville school, is i'll at her home in Prov.
idencc.
Plans and specifications have been prepared
for tho Congregational Church TO be erected
i'm Edgewood on the corner Of Arnold avenue
and Broad street. The building COMMITTEES
was authorized, az the last congregational
meeting, to advertise for bids.
MIR. Sears Il. Kelley of Standish avenue
Cranston, died last night. Mr.. Kelley had
for years been sufferer with Bright's dis
ease, which trouble caused his death, after
four weeks of especially acute suffering. The
deceased carried on a bakery Gnd was always
regarded "a conscientious business man anc
a Chrittian gentleman. He was % years o.
age. Interment viii tako place Monday morn
ing ut South Yarmouth. He leaves wife ant
son, Preston T., aged Is years.
Mr.. Huber. for long time foreman II
Cranston Print Works, but now OF Lowell
Mass, paid n visit 10 friends In Cranstoi
ye.tCrtlay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19

Philadelphia, Feb. 1s.-The trial OF
John d. Hart. charged with fitting out
a filibustering expedition I'm violation OF
the United States neutrality laws in
connection with the steamer Laureda,
which IL is alleged sailed for Cuba early
In August, 1896. with arms and ammu-
milton for tho insurgents. was continued
I'm the United States court yesterday.
Herbert s. Heath, a seaman on the
Laureda. said he was hired by Mr.. Hart
to go on the vessel. lie had seen men
and boxes placed on the Laureda when
that steamer was off Barnegat. The
witness detailed at length how the boxes
had been unpacked and rifles and cart
ridges taken from them. The balance OF
his testimony was devoted TO the trip
10 Cuba and the transfer OF the arms.
ammunition and men 20 the Dauntless
when of Navassa island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
A BLOCK GUTTED
Destructive Fire in GlOu-
ceSter, Mass.
Webster Building In Business
Center Destroyed.
Water Boat Does Good Work-Loss
Between 100000 and $4,000.

Glouce ster, Mass, Feb, 19-The most
serious fire that thi, city has experienced
" many years broke out in the handsome
new Webster block, this morning end
practically destroyed 1t, causing loss
wbicp Is conserva,iveIy estimated at te-
tween S65, 900 and $4,000. The fire 't
one time ttreatened to sprend to the GUS
tom house, W. q. Broan e. Company's dry
goods store, Pu tnam x French's store and
OF her large buildings in tine vicinity. The
timely work of the entire fire department.
Including the big water boat in the mar
Dor, w hich stretched several hundred teet
of hose and got on a powerful sirsanl,
kept the nre from spreading. The Web
ster block is on Main street near Pleasant
in the very center of the business district
ana was built of brick. 1t was three
stories In heigut with rooms under the
roof which made it practically Q four
| story building.
There were four stores on the street
floor, with offices and tenements above.
| Fire was discovered al 1850 o'clock issuinr
| from beneath a cornice near the top Q
| the building. When the fire department
! got TO work, the entire building with the
exception of the lower door was In
| flames.
A general alarm was given, AMI every
engine in the city and the water boat
began to food the block. The adjoining
buildings were wet down and two dry
good stores were considerably damaged
by water.
| The family of Nathaniel Webster, the
owner of the building, who occup pied apart
ments In 1t, bsrsly had time 10 save the
most valuable of their effects.
Mr.. Webster who is an invalid was car
ried out through dense volumes OF smoke,
! to a nearby house without sustaining
any apparent injury. 1t was after
O'Clock before the flames were placed un-
der control, and streams were played en-
the wrecked interior ell the forenoon.
The cause OF the fire IL unknown. The
priucipal loss falls on Mr.. Webster, who
erected the bio, k in 1923 at q cost OF
over s600OO. lie carries an insurance In
the Lloyd's Insurance company of
New YORK for s35. 900. Only two
stores on the street floor we've
occupied. one by Mrs. Carrie M. Living
s,on, millinery and the other by the
Gloucester Business University OF which
Ell. Click was Iroprietor. Mrs. Liv-
insston's loss is about $1,000 on which
she has so insurance OF $1,000. Mr.. Clicks
il about the same. ID. L. Piltz, stock
broker on the second floor and Mrs.
Hatcher hair dresser, on the same hoor,
sustain a loss OF $1,000 and $1,000 each.
Mir. Webster loses about 5000 on his
household effects. Minor losses are sus'
tai ea by George B. Stevens, music
tescner: Or. William Hale and other oc'
cupsnts of the Offices in the building.
Putnam ana French and W. q. Brown
ana company Dry goods, who occupied
the bcildipg in the rear Of the block
had their stock considerably damaged
by water. This first hoor OF tho Webster
block was flooded and outside OF this th'
rest Of the building will have to be re-
built.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
EAST PROVIDENCE.
The Trials and Tribulati0ns OF q
Sleighing Party.
Senator Ray 10 Retire at End OF HIS
Present Term-Much Sickness.

Wednesday evening aoout q dozen mem
bers of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 30, A.
+. and A f. NJ, and Bucklin Post, No. 20.
q. A. R., started for q sleigh ride to visit
Mr.. Eliery Nilmartb at bis home in
Rehoboth. The distance is about eight
miles from watcbomoket Square. The
Journey out was much like that OF Christ
ian in Pilgrims Progress. Many obstcles
were met Cd the way in the shape OF snow
banks and places where the sEowbanks
should bsvo been spread out. Lale In
the evening the party arrived at its oesti-
nation after having wslkei something
like tive miles of the distance, and most
of The time acting as persuasive power
at TIRE back of the sleigh. A few pleasant
hours were spent at MIR. Willnsrth's and
then the party started for home, the re-
turn trip, however, was neing in wagon
kindly loaned by the host.
Yesterday Command er William Ii. Nc
Twiggan and Adjutant Frank y. .Gladding
of Bucklin Post, visited Senior Vice-Com-
mander Augustus ID. Wilmarth in Attic
boro, W bers ne has been quite seriously
III at the residence of his sister. They
found Comrade Wilmsrth on the road to
Improvement and IL nothing new sets in
his physician thinks he will be able to
return 10 East Providence in a week or
so.
Senator David s. Ray, has authorized
the announcement that he is not canoi-
date for reelection this spring and in view
OF that fact it Is understood that Mr..
Henry f. Anthony, the present president
OF tie Town Council will be nominated
by the Republicans for election to that
position. Many names have been men-
toned for Mir. Anthony's place in the
Council, but none 10 mentioned with
authority.
Yesterday morning Mr.. George Nc
DonsId and Miss Caroline Ethel Cum
ming ham, both Of this town, were united
in marriage at the pastoral residence OF
| the church Of the Sacrsd Heart The
ceremony was performed by fr. Heauey.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple left for their wedding tour,
which will include a short stay in Bos'
ton, ana a trip to Washington. Miss
| Cupninghsp is one Of the most popular
young ladies of the town. She has bsen
Identified with the Newman Conerogs'
tional Church for several years, and ws'
| a mem ber Of tine cnoir. On the return OF
MIR. and Mrs. Mcdonald they will reside
Mt Rumford.
There probably never was so much
sickness In this town ss at present, anc
while many persons are confined TO theiI
homes, there seem to be no serious oi
dangerous cases, nearly all the persons
afflicted have the grip. and are confined
TO their homes anywhere from two day
| TO a week, put during that time theil
suffering is such, tnat they seem to think
themselves very near TO deaths door
The physicians are on the jump day anC
night, and not day goes oy that the!
are not called to some new cases.
Complaint is made that the cutters oI
Taunton avenue, beyond Broadway sil
corners, are so blocked ny with snow an'
ice, that the sidewalks are inundated
and not fordable with out hip boots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Says He Can Show Certificates.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. ie.-Furthsr aclion
10 regard TO the state treasury situation
has been delayed ten days by vote In
the Senate. During this time specisi
committees will inquire into the alleged
shortage. Ex-Tressurer Bsrtley says he
can snow certificates of deposit for every
dollar ana that eli will be cssbed In time.
Ihe excitement has died down and no
sensational action Is expected until after
the special committee and Of the Senate
report.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
NARRAGANSETT wHEELMEN.
They Held a Busy and Important Meeting
Last Evening.

The Narragansett wheelmen had busy and
pleasant meeting in the club rooms last even
ing. The committee made report which
showed that the recent fair was success.
uniform committee was appointed, consis =
ing of Captain II. e. Ellott, j. ii. Barrett,and
Arthur Robbins. A change is contemplated
In the present uniform. Captain Frank +. FL
iiott appointed his oad officers for the year.
Tie are rs follows: First lieutenant Harry
Howe: second lieutenant, Charles r. Martin
color bearer. William Il. Baxter; bugler, II. #.
Town end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Rhode Island Pensions.

Washington, ID. e., Feh. le-The fol-
lowing pension changes resulting from
the is'ue Of February, G. are announced; {;
Rhode Island - Orisiual - Edward i.
Nichols. Bristol; James Ro1gerI, Provi-
oeDcc. restoration and increase, Thomas
Parker. deceased, Providence; Mary A..
Parker, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
WILL BE REELECTED.
Members OF Republican Committee
in Ward Three.
An Enjoyable Masquerade-Late Notes
From The North End.

The Republicans of Ward 3 srs salts
fed with the work of the majority OF
their ward committee and IL Is stated on
excellent authority that the members OF
,he committee will all be reelected with
the exception of former state representa-
live Charles Ii. Smart. Another commit
teeman will be selected in the place OF
the latter gentleman and the Republicans
of the ward will not much regret the retire
ment OF Mr.. Smart. The ward committee
Is determined that the coming caucus will
be a we'll conducted one and Democrats
who have In times past defeated the will
of the Republican voters in csucusses will
be barred out. Many of the Republican
voters nave had occasion to realize the
fact that in some political contests they
have had TO meet the> Democrats at the
O ucus as we'll as at the polls and that
M who claimed (, be Repu blicsns were
rssponsib ble fer the double contest. Un-
less the oisirturhing element gets re-
cruits from another ward Ii will be OF lit
tie account in the next caucus for the
check list will be used and the voting
will go on from O'Clock TO 10 o'clock,
and TO one will be permitted to cast a
ballot who is not resident Of the ward
and also Republican. The members Of
the ward committee are anxious that
mem bers Of the party should be present
in lsrge Numbers at the next caucus SO
that an endorsements Of their efforts to
have an )nest caucus may be appreciated.
The present plans of former represents
tive John Nelson Of Ward 2 to control the
coming caucus In this ward viii fail IL
the voters do their duty snd those who
have sought his Md will he forced into Q
retirement that will not In any way be
injurious TO the future welfare of Reput-
licsnisn.
AN ENJOYABLE MASQUERADE.
Lighthouse Ledge, Daughters Of st.
George held its second masquerade ball in
Afredian Hall, Wanskuck. last evening,
and the affair proved a very pleasant occs-
zion for the large number of friends of
the lodge that attended. Tbs iaoies of
the committee of arrangements showed
.heir ability as managers and the gentle
men VINO assisted in the floor manage
msnt had the excellent i"ea that Ii was
their business to make the occasion as
merry a one as possible. There were a
number of unique costumes worn, mum
ber Of visitors from other lodges and
Clegg's orchestra furnished excellent
music for dancing. An excellent cola
lion was served at intermission. John
Craven WIS floor director and Arthur
Long and Lewis Benson his aids. The
memb bers OF the mmittse of arrange
meats were; Mrs. Major, Chairman; Miss
Roebuck, Secretary; Mrs. Allen, Treaeurer;
Mrs Hanblet. Miss Haskins.
NORTH END NOTES.
One of Carpenters Ice carts broke ar
axle on Stevens street this morning.
George TOMBSTONE stopped a runaway
horse attached to a milk wagon owned By
man named Russell, yesterday befor,
sn omelet was made Of the milk and egg
IN the wagon.
Two buys who gave another lad an in
voluntary bath bad TO pay Tor their fur
in the district court this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19

All the different forms Of skin troubles
from chapred hands 10 eczema and indolcnt
ulcers can be readily cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. the great pile cure.
Jos ,ph :. Johnston's Pharmacy, sos West
minister street Mcizger's Pharmacy, 30
North Main street Alirols Pharmacy, II
Eddy street. s6scph Driver, Riverside Phar
macy. % Manion avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
STEAMSHIP AGENTS.
Nid-wInier Reunion Of the Rhode Island
Association.

The Rhode Island Association Of Steam
ship Agents had their mid-winter reunion
tn-trio's pIrtors- last evening ana after
the banquet Pre,ideDt James 4. Ken nedy
welcomed the guests and suid the men,
bors were all rroud TO belong to such a
prosperous organization. h. q. Windsor
otiiciateh as toast master and introduced
the speakers, T.J. Edwards Of the Cunard
line, Boston; q. u. FOLK, president of the
New York Associations; Max Roset., of
NewYork; JohnCortes OF the Cunsrd Line,
New York J. j. Coutanrbe,, p. J. Muir
ray, John II. Drury, Josepn M. fslly,
Vic.- President Carney, Overseer of the
Poor Peck nam OF Pswtucket and Francis
Cox, the Oldest steamship agent In Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
hs to Your House.

Any Of our readers who are meditating the
building or altering Of house may gain
many points which will be 10 their advantage
by visiting the extensive wsrorooms Of the
Paine Furniture Co., Boston, not forgetting
thoir famous inantol warerooms. Here, for eN.
- aplo. the sight OF hundred different styles
of nantols completely erected, will give
many suggestions for the treatment OF fre-
place decoration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Woman Suffrage Bill Defeated.

Guthrie, Oklahoma, Feb. 19.-At.sr four
hours OF sharp and some times bitter de.
bate, the woman suffrage bill was
killed in the lower house OF the territorial
legislature. The measure was defested by
q vote OF II to 10. A msiority of the Pop
ulisis opposed the measure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Will Meet In Omaha.

Omaha. Neo., Feb. ia special from
Washington ssys; Omshs, has been
selected for the 1898 meeting Of the gen.
ersi federation of women's olubs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
skin EruptIons Cured for 35c

SKIN Eruptfons cured Tot DOC. :
Eczsmn. letter, Salt Rbrum, Bafnor's
Itch, ali itching ant burning sin dis
eGets vsnisn when ID. ARnew's Ointment
3. used. II relieves In a DAY ana cures
quickly. No case q ,ilss which an arpu-
c.ti1n viii not comfort in fsw minUles.
Try u. 3j csnis. Sold ty l.. l.. LnthrCp
50 Ne-tminster si-est; Blsnding *
bIauaihg, 81 and 5s Wsy ybusset sirest ;
e Geo. l.. C.silin Il Co., 90 to ~ Soutn Main
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
Schooner James D. Dswe!l Floated.

Vineyard Haven. Masy., Feb. l9.-Tbe
scuoouer James ID. Dewell. which was
previously reported ashore of Gay Heid,
has teen flosted. The Gsy Head Life saw
ing crew brought the vessel into this port
this morning. She is apparently unin-
jured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-19
KILLED HIS DAUGHTER,
Hunt Shot the Girl While in :
Drunken Rage.
Found Guilty of the Crime and Sen
fenced to BE Hanged.

. Columbia, Mo. Feb. 19.-John Hunt,
convicted of numbering his 16 year old
daughter whom he shot down while In a
d.unken rage, has beeu sentenced to ts
hanged on Mare b rs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

devoted TO a series OF conferences, helu
az different points At the Balti"o'e
convention there were twelve III seSsioi'
simultaneously. In Milwaukee tnere W.
eight separate conferences-ioui -
,be af,ernoon Of the first day ana you,
ON the following day. II mas sseiieu
wise for this year to reduce sun lui =,
the number and to limit the range ..
tepics. Provision Is made ior Tour on
conferences: !. On Bible Stuuy' - o.
Missions. 3. On Benencehce'
Junior Work. Such topics as Heipla.
Hints for Bible Study Inc i 1ase-
Study OF the Bible Leakdss !" ..C.,,-,rg
ecerco " Good Investments. GiVlhs
n rest OF Spiritual Vitaity,, Iii
Snote in Missionary Meetings, etc., wiz
be presented. ,sa during the
,s'.,i ha,veen the close OF these con-
1a-oaces and the afternoon sessloh 10,
aa.,raronces OF state. associatlphai anu
,ooni oqicers. and Of junior leaoers
~ e.,oI interest has always centereu
- ceremony known as the oaiuta-
IT, y, the Flags" with It's processloi'
.ion hearers, SIS roll-call OF state
Vi pro,,,rc,al unions, its fraternai
a,u ,,nos and reports OF progress. Inc
s.nr nart of Friday afternoon VIII DC
s3a.od 10 this exercise. The 10.
secretary. Or. T.. i. wilkins VIII nave
charge OF this feature .o.tor NJ
0l ~, Tridav evening the presentation Oh
c,,,r,stian culture course banners LOT
IN. ,rort will be made by Rev. J' ,
rI IT, n ID. of Arkansas. and j. H.
waite d. D., of North Carolha, WIN
hrIef addresses. on "Bible values anu
.,,r,ss;ons" Then the keynote OF the
conventIon will be sounded again, ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
MIR. BUNDICK's WORK.
Great Meeting mt the Groce-sfreet
TuberpacIe Thursday Night.

Seldom has so large and important
work for the temperance cause been done
by the unaided efforts Of ono man, as
that done by Mr.. W. r. Bundlck, OF Oman
cock, Va, throughout the central portion
of this state.
Beginning at Ashland. May 18th, he
made an itinerary covering a large part
OF the Piedmont section Of Virginia,
speaking from one to three times day
to large audiences and In every instance
to the most complete satisfaction OF his
hearers. In many cases immediate ar
rangements were made far return
visit OF the distinguished speaker.
Mr.. Bundick has spoken almost entirely
in churches, and has received the most
enthusiastic endorsement Of the pastors
and press wherever he has spoken lie
is straightforward and outspokeu in his
treatment Of the temperance question,
but he so wisely divides the word OF
truth that he seldom or never gives Of
fence to any member Of his audience, no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
Mia. ucCuIlouch,s School Closes.

The annual closing exercises OF MISS
McCullouch's private school took place
Thursday last. The scholars gave EVIL
dence OF careful training. For having
passed honorably through the graduating
class. gold medals were awarded 10 MISS
Jennie Smith. Alice Kahn, Estelle Patron
and Florence Irving; second division, ST.
yer medal, for general progress, to MISS
Evelyn Andrews; silver medals for vocal
music were awarded TO Misses Estelle
Patron, +. Haynes, Il. Gregory. j. smith,
+. Irving, and X. Gregory. Miss NJ. j.
Dobson. who. IL will be remembered,
graduated from this school last year with
high honors was by special request pres
emit and sang in clear, sweet voice seYe-
raj very pretty solos. which were very
much enjoyed. Misses A. King, \. Smith.
and G.. Haxan. also former pupils OF the
school. rendered several accompaniment
on the mandolin and guitar. The entire
programme was successfully carried out,
and reflected credit on both teacher and
pupils.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
TIL TITS SYCLE & SON, 2O1 and 2O3 East Broad St

as its progress has been SUCCESSFUL. 'on'ee
last October mission school mas pteh
organized. under the direction and IN
fuence of venable-Street Baptist church'
and Is known as the Seventeenth-street
Mission. The room. where every SUNDAY
evening the school gathers for BioIe
study and Christian song. Is NO. Slo
north Seventeenth street. Since the Work
began the number of attendants has peen
beyond all conjecture, and 10 nave
larger apartments has become neces,
eitv This Is why the noble ladies and
the Superintendent Of the school, Mr..
W. r. McGhee. have arranged this
bazaar that money might be raised 70
build chapel. where all who are hun
gering and thirsting" may be filled.
A considerable amount has already been
raised. and still the good work goes on,
and everything argues increasing success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

MASSEY HALL. TORON
seventh International Convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America,
10 be held in Chattanooga, Tenn, July
18th 10 18th. Mr. ii. w Cottrell. trans
portation leader for Virginia. and presi-
dent of the city Union Of Richmond and
Manchester, is in correspondence with
the unions throughout the state and Is
encouraged to expect quite a good delega-
ton.
Among those who contemplate taking
the triv are: Rev. Dir. George Cooper,
John Garland Pollard, Branch r. Allen,
A. II. Cardwen. Il. a. Gary. J. NJ. S.
Leach. w. c. Rudd. and Dick McCurdy,
all OF Richmond; Rev. George BraXton
Taylor. Rev. w. J. Baker. and Wallace
Fucker Good delegations are expected
from Norfolk. Lynchburg. Orange Char
lottesvil,e. Bedford City. and other points.
DIR. Cooper will deliver one Of the prin-
cipal addresses in the important confer
ence on missions.
ROUTE FROM RICHMOND.
The Richmond delegation will leave here
on Wednesday morning. July 1ith, at
o'clock via the Southern railway. Inc
party will arrive at Salisbury at S1o Tor
breakfast. and will be Joined there by the
Maryland and Washington delegations.
The train Will reach Chattanooga at IL 40
M. The round-trip fare is Sl5.25. The
tickets viii be on sale July 18th, nth. and
18th. with final limit July 2lst, although
bv depositing the return portion of tickets
with the agent at Chattanooga prior 10
July 18th, an extension Of time~limit can
be obtaiped to August 10, 1897. The route
is via Salisbury. Asheville. Hot Springs.
Land of the Sky" and Knoxville.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cottrel has is
sued q circular to the Virginia unions, in
which he says:
.sHotels will charge from $50 to $3.50
per day for each delegate for board
and lodging. II you want board In pri-
waite families or good boarding-houses,
they will charge from 81 TO $50 per
day for each delegate. AS the time draws
near we will be compelled TO make ar
engagements for entertaining our people
IN advance"
LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America IL one of the largest religious
organizations of the world, and con-
slsts of four grand territorial divisions
viz. Division Of Canada; Division OF
Southern States; Division OF Northern
States East of Mississippi River; Divi-
sion OF Northern states and Territories
West Of the Mississippi River. Each OF
these grand divisions In the annual con-
vention is designated by banners and
badges Of distinctive color. Canada has
adopted scarlet: the Southern States
have adopted olive green; the Northern