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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Boston, Feb Six fremsn, including
a district chief ana lieutenant, were
killed at fire here this morning which
burned out the interior of a five story
building on Meri imao street, occupied by
q. W. Bent & Co.. manufacturers Of beds.
bedding. etc. The dead are:
John 4. Egan, district chief.
George !. Gotwald, Lieutenant engine
SO. .
Patrick IL. Disken, hoss man.
John j. MulherD. foreman.
w. j. Walsh, hoss man.
Capt James Victory Of engine SO and
39 was taken out alive, but disd later.
-Four other hremen were burned in the
ruins, tut they escaped with more or less
serious injuries. They are; Joseph Nj.
Garrity, captain engine z; Thomas +.
Conway, hoseman; Edward Shea, hose
man.
Chief Egan was alive when taken out
but died soon afterward. The fire is sup
posed to have started in the rear Of the
fourth story. Some Of the firemen had
entered window ana were at work on
the second and fourth floors when the roof
collapsed, carrying down every floor and
The crash sent up cloud Of smoke and
sparks ana scattered burning fragments
ia every direction. In few moments the
news Was spread broadcast that the men
were buried uDuer the ruips. lhe exact
mum ber of victims &C ulu not be- at once
determined as it was not known how
III any were on the spot at the time Of the
collapse.
The fire was still raging, but the CON-
bined efforts Of the flreinen were dirscte,:
toward the wreckag- under which the
men had been caught The progress of
the flames wBs checked In that airaction
and finally they wers under control. but
it was more than an hour and half al
ter the accident occurred before the work
Of removing the debris could be begun.
Meanwhile II had become apparent to
those who were trying to reach the i'm
Irisoned men that at least some OF them
were alive, for their voices couId be heard
through the m ass of debris. The rsscuers
worked with the greatest speed posi- pls
ard soon had reachtd four OF the men OF
Engine z including Captain Garrity,
Thomas Conway, 4. j. Doherty and Ed
ward Shea.
The men vera at once removed to the
Massachusetts General Hospital. Tho :irst
to De taken out was Edward Shea. who
was foun1 about AZ feet from the front of
the building. pinned between tie timber
about midway between tine first and sec
ond floor having fallen from the fourth
iioor
CHIEF EGAN'S CAREER.
District Chief John Francis Egan wss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
A WINDOW SMASHED.
Broken by Mr.. Weeden's Horse Which
Ran away Af1er an Overturn.


A runaway horse belonging TO Benz
Jamin ID. Weeden, Isl Benefit street. de-
molished a large plate glass window in
Mann & Eccles' plano store on Mathew
son street yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Weeuen was driving up Washington
street, and ,at the corner Of Union, street
the sleigh tipped over and tipped Mr..
Wooden out into the snow. Ihe horse
started of on tho run ana turned into
Mathswson street toward Westminster
street. Ihe horse ran down the sidewalk
snd when opposite Mann X Eocles store
the sleigh swaysd into the window and
smashed the glass.
soon aftvrwArd the sleigh csuehs
against post end the horse broke loose.
IL had not run far when n was stopped
lly ~ citizen. The broken glass wss one
NJ tho ltrscst uanes In the city. piano
I'm '>e window was considerably scratched
by, t-arjnents OF glass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Supper end Entertainment.

TIE Kings Daughters Of the Stewart
Street Baptist ohurch held supper aud
entertainment at the church last evening.
Tne tables wers well fillod and all o. =
loved the tempting viands srrsad before
them. The program OF the entertain
ment consisted of solos by Mr. Scribner
Of Brown Unitsr,ity. readings ty Miss
Short. violin seiectiOns by Miss Brown
church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
HALL & LYON co.
APOTHECARIEs.

In Preparing Prescriptions,
there is always a liability of
making an error--a figure may
be mistaken, or letter may be
left out of word-onc little
error can change the whole pre-
paration. We have the best OF
facilities, and a system of check
ing prescriptions, that make
errors less liable TO occur, and
almost all impossibility. In
preparing prescriptions we
never use anything but the
purest and best of drugs and
chemicals - our prescription
clerks are all registered men,
and our prices are the lowest.
Bring your next prescription to
us-one trial will convince you
that we can save you money.
HALL & LYON co.
APOrHECABIEs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Between the hours OF II and O'Clock
today officials Of the city treasurer's s
Office were engaged in paying the salaries
OF the evening school teachers, payment
being made In the rooms OF the school de-
partment Quite a-nuLnber-of the teach
ers OF the day schools who wers not paid
yesterday received their well earned pc
cunisry reward frnm Mr.. O'Reilly In the
Ieasuers office this morning.
= In the city clerks department the staff
Is quito busy In issuing licenses for enter
tainments. vjctualling houses and pool
tables, following the action of the Board
of Aldermen on Thursday. Considerable
work Is being done in preparing tne man
uscript for the city manual.
In the Municipal Court late yesterday
afternoon there was hearing before
Judge Spink on the account Of Mrs.
Emma W. Whitman, the executriy OF the
late JAMES III. White. TO which objection
had been raised. The Issue came upon
the accounting Of certain rents, the claim
being made that one month was not ac-
counted for. The case IL an old one, and
yesterdays bearing WAS for the introduc-
tion OF certain new testimony. but Mrs.
whitman's husband could not Do f0unu ov
the officsr with the summons. The case
was held by Judge Spink for advisement
Mayor Baker, tho mem bers OF the
Board OF Aldermenland CITY Clerk Clarke
have had their pictures taken In group
by Rose. This is done by every body IN
tho upper branch of the city government
as regular thing.
The inspector OF plumb ing and inspector
OF buildings ara both busv, there being n
large NUN Der of applications to act upon
III both OF the Offices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
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Mems
NightgOwns.

There are few left-only a
few. Come quick to secure one,
if YOU really want it. Our advice
is for you-act upon it at once or
not at all.
Fancy Trimmed Night Shirts, full 071.
size hoiy. 20 inches long. felled KI,H
SEAMS. gns'ots. would he good UJ2U
value NJ SOC. each, our price
Fancy Trimmed Mig I SHIFTS,
Lansdor cotton. beautifully IN
trir med. an excellent garment HSn
in every way, worth 2i2c. each, TUU
our price only
Mems Aisle--Street Foor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Agatn Continued.

Tho petition Of the 81. Onge ~ O'Neill Com.
psny for a discharge In insolvency was fur.
iher continued in the Appellate Court this
morning for two week. This arrangement
was made ~ consent Of the many counsel
interested in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
BURNED. BY
ELECTRICITY.
Fire Alarm Boxes Arc
Now On Exhibition.
EFFECT OF THE CURRENT.
Teachers in Evening Schools Paid
by City Treasurer.
OTHER CITY HALL MATTERS.

As usual, on Saturday, there was an
air Of activity about city hall today, al
though as matter of fact, very little out
side Of the routine OF business was being
transacted. Tne clerks and attaches of
the several departments received their sal =
aries. and this Probably made them sp-
pear mora alert than usual. The busiest
scene was in the city treasurer's of6ce, n
pretty steady stream OF people going in
and out during the day, some TO pay bills
and others To receive money. In the other
departments business was going on In the
regular way.
In the Office OF the board OF flre com
missioners there is quite an interesting
exhibition. which clearly shows what
effect electricity on q rampage can have
on a FIRE alarm Dox. There are two boxes
on exhibition, one new Gamewell box
In perfect order and the other a Gamewsll
box which was burned ont during tho
recent blizzard. lt would reuuirs an ex-
pert electr. clan to give q detailed descrip-
tioD of the damage done, but the average
citiZan can get good idea by calling at
the Office Of the fire. com m issionsrs.
Superintendent OF Health Chaplin re-
ports one new case of diphthera from the
WansKuck district and no change In the
scarlet fever cases in South Providence.
A reduction of the epidemic is looked for
very soon.
The department Of public schools has
completed all the arrangements for the
opening of the schools on Monday Morn
ing next, after the vacation. Two new
primary schools will be opened for the
trst time OIL Monday, one on Montague
street and the other on Mount Pleasant
avenue. There will also be a new kinder
garten school In the Montague street
buIlding. Both buildings were inspected
by the committee OH city property yester-
day afternoon and found TO be satisfac-
tory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
BROWNS RELAY TEAM
Will Take Part In Indoor Meet at Boston
Tonight.

The Brown University relay team left
Providencs at o'clock this afternoon to
taKe part In the indoor meet OF the Bos-
ton Athletic Association tonight Brown
and Dartmouth Will compets together In
the relay race. The men who rerresent
the college are: ID. Il. O'Brien, captain;
Gammons, LStockwell, Taft aud Kent,
also ID. 4. Hall and Il. Il. Dunno who
have entered the special events.
The mem bors of Alpha Beta fraternity
OF the Women's College will present.
Shasesrcsrt's "Cymbeline" in Penn broke
hall next May. Preparations have al
ready begun for the event.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
A Double
Event.

Winter dominates at the present
moment, and while it is with us
we will close out our lines of Win
ter Skirts, while we are at the
same time opening up spring
styles and bargains.
Lined Satteen Skirts, fast black,
large size. deep, gathered rufle' kn-
were Sl.00, now OSC
Golden Fleece" Skirt Patterns.
ell wool, best quality, have been IN
selling at sl.75, TO close at LILY
Fine Satteen Skirts, silk finish.
lined, corded, umbrella rufls rsrn
were Sl.s5 each, closing out Wy
Street Floor Rear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
BRAVE FIREMEN
LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Six Carried Down to Death by the
Collapse of a Roof.
PINNED BY TIMBERS In THE BURNING DEBRIS.

District Chief John Francis Egan the Hero Of the Lincoln Street and
Masonic Temple Fires Among viciimsAer Coaps.
Other Femen Fought With Desperation Rescue Their
C0mradeSSevera Were Alive When Reached
nuredTh Fire Was Bed Bedding Factory
Street-Falng Roof Carried Down the Floors With IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Newest
Black Fabrics.

See the sample styles displayed
|n our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. favor
ties, the Cfepons, Grenadines and
|'risse effects. Looking will
(either harm the goods nor you,
Ind YOU will be cordially well
|omed at our Dress Goods Coun-
Ter.
french and Fnelish Crepons in
verv handsome designs, per yard a E0
up to 'cO
herman Frisse and Crepons, price I S0
per yard mp from a'cO
|tripci and Plaid Grenadines, M
inches wide, N from Law
Street Flcor-Union Street Side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
DIVORCE CASES.
Mrs. Clancy Given Perm ssion to Amend
H:r Petiti0n-Decree Entered.

H.r Petiti0n-Decree Entered.
Mary L. Clancy was given permission
in the Appellate Court this morning to
amend the petition for divorce she has
filed against her husband, James Clan
cey. by q prayer that she b. given the
custody of her child, Eva Clancy.
Henry Walker agreed to pay his wife,
Elizabeth Walker, from whom no is seek
ing a divorce s.. 30 n week and n counsel
fee of s25, In the Appellate Court today.
Il. y. Owen is counsel for AIR. Walker,
and Dennis II. Sheahan Is counsel for
Mrs. Walker. A decree was entered m
the Appellate Court to-day In accordance
with Mr.. Walkers agreement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Printing.
In these lines we do best work al low
prices. Pleased 70 do yours. The y. ].
Ryder Co, 2l0 Westminster street. Half
tones a speciality.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

The fire Is supposed to have started In
the rear of the building aud Was nearly
under control wren the water supply
gave out. The men OF Engine z were on
the fourth floor. having entered by a
window. while those of Nos. 80 ana 80,
which is doUbl company. were On the
second floor. Suddenly q rear section of
the fioor collapsed, carrying down the
floors 10 the basement and burying the
firemen beneath the wreck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

born in Boston in tS49. He was educated
in the public schools OF this city. In 1875
he became a member of Ladder company
l. In 1882 he was promoted to he lieu
tenant OF the company and in 1888 was
made captain. lie was transferred TO East
Boston as district chief and afterwnrd
transferred back TO the city proper and
stationed in Fort Hill square.
For more than 20 years Egan has had
the reputation of being one of the r,ost in
trspid and daring men in the department.
One CT his earliest achievements was uoted
at the fire in Bovell's gun store, many
years age. when he and ladderman Hutch
inson rnshed into the blazing store and
while the flames scorched their faces and
Dlistered their bodies, carried out a chest
of powder.
As consequence OF his daring EQan
probably has had more narrow esapes than
snv other man in the fire fighting tusi-
ness. lie has also had more numerous
hoslieil expel fences.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
FirSt-ClaSS
Rolled Gold.

Specials at the Jewelry counter
include the following sample
items, culled from large purchase
Just received from the manufac-
turers-now ready for your in
spection.
Fine Brooches, set with apisthvsts, rn
emeralds, pearls, thinestone, etc nlN
large assortment TO select from UUU
prices from 50 30 each down TO
Solid gold and rolled gold Stick Pins
with opals, diamonds and pearls mr.
mqny rat'erns and designs IN mn
choose from-prices from $3.50 HUU
each down TO
Chntelaine Pins-roled gold and rA
hard enamel-a favorite DESIGN in nII0
feveral colors--prices from Sl.0 UUU
each down TO
Street Floor-Csntre Aisle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
00C
10
mo
Raye

Is a new cotton fabric closely re-
sembling silk "a fine taffeta
printed i'll opalescent shades from
the latest colors adopted by the
Paris syndicate with a watered
effect, the whole combining to form
material with silk effect at a
price within the reach of the
masses.
Opalescent Raye.with mirror effect Vhn
thirty six inches wide-used MUI
Tor skirts and linines-per yard ut
Lining Counter-Street Floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Two
MarVelS

In books-the books are old friends
to many of us, and these marvel
lous prices will make them friends
to many thousand more.
Bulfnch's Age of Fable or Beauties
OF Mythology. revised by ". IA. nn
klapp-nearly 200 illustrations Win
md complete index, handsome OO(I
cloth binding, price
The Prince OF the House of David,
or three years In the Holy City, IN
by Rev. Prof. j. A. Ingraham-A 1un
new illustrated edition, handy lUu
volume size, price
Street Floor-Centre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Curtains.

Upholstery and Drapery trim
ming departmental this cosiest
orner of the Greater Boston
store there ere so many small
hings-necessities of the house
,ife-that we cannot even list
hem here, hence mention but a
aw as ain exhibit of the very little
rices borne by everything in this
apartment.
% yards fancy Drsperv Edginos IN n
silk and cotton-usual 1T 81. 10 xn
l2c. per yard-this weeks cosy UU
corner prce only
10 yards heavy t'rholstery Fringe. 1un
seven inchcs wide, ~ four color lUU
ings-cosy corner price, per yard
y dozen best hrsss Extension Ro's Nr.
for sash Curtains, viii ht any Vnn
window, cosy corner offer, i've NUU
for
.00 yards Wool Rug Fringe, in l2 hn
colorings, cosy corner price, per UU
yGrd
% dozen solid brass Picture Mould M
inc Hooks. usual price. 81. To l0r. Uu
rer dozen, cosy corner price only
800 packages No. Wire CARPET u0
1acks, cosy corners special price, UO
Ter dozen papers only
street Floor New Section
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Cardigan
Jackets.

Taking advantage of the pres
mt cold spell, we marked down
very one of our Mems Cardigans
20 a price less than cost, so as to
hurry them out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Two of the most notable of these ex-
perences were at the great Lincoln street
nre OF 1893 and the Masonic building rre
OF two years ago. In the former lie mad
gone upon the roof Of the Brown Durrell
building 20 reconnoiter. when the hamts
suddenly burst through the roof, COM
pletely surrounding him and cutting of
his escape. 1t looked as IL he was surely
doomed. The firemep on the street below
tried To raisa ladder. but could not DO
so, so fierco was the fire. Egan then
clint bed out on an electric light wira
which stretched across the street hut tue
wire sagRed so badly with his weight
that when he reached the middle of the
street he found him self unabs to either
advance or retreat. and there he hung.
suspended so feet above the cobblestoues
Some quick -witted men on the opposite
roof grasped the situation, and pfastening
that end of the wire lowered Egan until
he had.come within 80 feet Of the street,
whsn his strength gave out ana he fell
into the ret which his comrades were
spreading for him. Eaan's life was inn
perilled twice in the Masonic Temple d re-
As he was taken out he said to these
who were removing him: Don't bother
about me. Get the others in there.
The Eext man TO be taken out was
Can't. Clarity. He was found within
Few feet of Shea, pinned under soma
heavy bers, and was brought out In
semi-oonscious condition. The next man,
Conway, had been in sight Of the rescu-
ing party for soine time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
French
Glove Cleaner.

The demonstrator will clean
your glove, on your hand, free of
charge, that you may see its
work before you purchase. Com
mencing to-day, for one week,
every
Box Of French Glove Cleaner will Ar
be accompanied by souvenir mn
silver spoon given gratis-price HUU
per box
Street Floor-Eront.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
ADJUDGED INSOLVENT.

r. I. Locomotive Works.
The Rhode Island Locomotive Works
was { day declared insolvent on its own
petition. The petition was filed yester-
day afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Ladies'
Underwear.

Prices of Winter Underwear
have tumbled and they now lie
prone upon the ground. The
season has advanced so far that
the point is to get rid of it-price
is hardly a consideration-here's
an example:
Ladies Egyptian rbbea Underwear m.
Vests only Of genuine 30. Xun
quality 10 close at a special mark HUU
down price OF
Street Floor-Union 81. Side
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Pure
Connections,

As good as can be made - the
only kind to buy, to sell, to cat,
the Boston Store kind-Tenney' S
and the Windsor brands are up
to the mark-take home a trial
pound today.
Tenney's salted Pcanuts-just in OSr
and all fresh <CS
Tenney's Chocolates and Bon Bons,
special mixturs-wo sell same sep
sbhsss this way "' "' p00O'-pri'' soc
Windsor Chocolate Roast Almonds
the soc. "A pound kind, tomorrow no.
for OSC
.A- Street Eloor-Front
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05
Seamless
Wool Hose.

Haven't you needed these
WOODEN stockings the past day OF
two? Better late than never-buy
now, SO as to be prepared for ths
next drop of the mercury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-05

Mer's Seamless Wool Hose-nayv
blue and seal brown. mer.no heels
and toes-were 25c. n pair-ncv
two pairs for that and single
Pairs for
Mems Seamless Cashmere Half
Hose black. being slightly imper-
feet, the price per pair Is ony
Mems English Merino Half Hoe.
high spl'ced heels and dOrhle
soles-a broken line OF sizes
marked down from 37lSc. and 50c
TO close at
Mems Aisle-Strest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
LOUDOUN COUNTY.
Death of Major George Holman
SiIcOtt's Case.

LEESBURG, VA, November 12.-(Spe-
cial)-Major George Hoffman, one Of
Loudoun's prominent citizens, died on FRI
day. at his ancestral home. strawberry
Plains" about four miles from Leesburs.
Major Hoffman was well known in Rich
mond and Petersburg, having been Tor
years the chief engineer Of the Norfolk
and Western railroad under the Mahone
management. He was the last but one
of a family of eleven, and no member
of this community stood higher in the
estimation Of all who knew him. He had
been in failing health for several years,
though giving attention till lately TO MS
business. He was one Of our most sue
cessful farmers cultivating what is pro-
badly the finest farm in this section or
Virginia He leaves wife and TWO
daughters. He was IS years OF age.
Young Silcott, who killed his brother
with a bread knife, was refused the ap-
plication for bail. but special grand
Jury was summoned for next Monday II
being the first day Of November term OF
court. to examine into the case, when
viii probably be tried on Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-13
FREDERICKSBURG.
Deaths-Searcy's Case-Another Mad
Dog kiIIed-Personal.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA. November
12.-(Special)-A telegram received mere
to-day announced the death in St Louis
Mo, this morning of Mrs. Ann q. Scott
relict Of Captain Hugh Scott, OF this CITY,
Mr.. John Payne, a promising young
citizen OF the county, died at his home
near Leavers. last night in the 3lst wear
of his age. He had only been sick since
the night before, when he was attacked
with bilious collie.
In Justice to the late Hon. w. 5. WHITE,
who at the time Of the Aqua creek train
robbery. was Commonwealth Attorney
OF Stafford. your correspondent desires 10
correct the statement made By MI. hich-
mond. in his plea for Searcy's PARDON III
which he says: 1T was agreed by lne
prosecuting attorneys that If Searcy would
confess his punishment would be only n
few weeks in the penitenuary. MI
White, when the question Of executive
clemency was first talked Of shortly al
ter Searcy's arrival at the penitentary,
told me that che had agreed to hothing'
and would not. for he did not believe IN
prosecuting attorneys making sucn p m
! ises." 1t was currently reported, however
and believed that leniency had been prom
| fsed Searcy through the Governor.
Another mad-dog was killed on the
street to-day. making the second this
week. Before being killed he attacked
Mr.. Luther Wright and Mr.. W. S. Perry.
He made several vicious attempts 10 bite
the former, but fortunately was kept al
bay. As he attacked Mr.. Perry shortly
afterwards, that gentleman Killed MN
1 with a cIpaVpr