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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
WOULD GO IN WATER.
A Ten-Year-Old Boy Loses His Life In
the Blackstone River.

Narclsse La Fleur. 10 years old, was
drowned in the Blackstone river at VAL
ley Falls. near the No. 2 pumping sta
ton Of the Pawtucket water works and
at the junction of the river with the
Abbot Run stream. at o'clock last
ayening. The boy was bathing in the
Happy Hollow pond earlier I'm the day
and narrowly escaped drowning.
The place where he lost his life Is
very dangerous one. as the coming
together OF the two streams makes a
rapid current. with swirling water.
Young La Fleur could not swim and he
was quickly overwhelmed in the rush
ing water In sight of a companion. with
whom he went down to the river to
bathe. The body had not been recov-
cred at late hour last night. 1t Is
said that when he was rescued I'm the
afternoon the boy was taken to his
home and put to bed TO recover from
possible III effects from his submersion.
In the afternoon the parents left the
house temporarily, when the boy took
the opportunity TO again go TO the
water.
This second visit was fatal, and the
parents are overwhelmed at their af-
Fiction. The boy was the son of Mar
cisse La Fleur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
The First Rhode Island.
FOR RED CROSS WORK.
Mrs. Evans Of East Providence Is Au-
thorized TO Collect Funds.

Mrs. Mary Frost Evans of East
Providence. president of the Woman's
National Peace society, has received
the following letter. which, as IL clearly
indicates authorizes her to form an
auxiliary Red Cross society:
American National Red Cross Relief
Committee. 80.
New York. July Is, 1898.
Mrs. Mary Frost Evans:
Dear Madam-You are hereby au-
thorized TO form an auxiliary commit
tee of the American National Red Cross
relief committee, 10 be known as the
Rhode Islander Auxiliary, No. 81. for
collecting funds for special hospital
material. BY resolution OF the relief
committee: Should no emergency arise
requiring the use OF the funds for such
| special purpose. they may be applied to
| any Red Cross work decided TO be most
| important with the consent OF the aux
iliary committee attesting them. Re-
spectfully yours.
Il. coRALIE GARDINER.
Chairman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
TO SELL OUT vINlNG.


Deputy Sheriff Barrows OF this city
went to Boston yesterday for the. pur-
pose OF serving upon Frank M. Vining,
who is still under arrest In that city,
papers notifying him that the owners
OF the building on Aborn street in this
city in which vining had store, are
desirous OF selling out the store inn
meiiately. AS soon as this service mas
been made upon Vining the court Will
order the sale to be made.
yiuing ran fruit, candy and ice
cream store at SO Aborn street. and the
owners OF the property have claim
against him for rent Vining was ar
rested in Boston on the charge OF OBJ
tanning goods by false pretences. Ht
ran several kinds OF business I'm this
city. and after his arrest told the Bos-
ton officers that he had swindled sew
eral people I'm Providence. The owners
OF the Aborn street store finding thai
ne had broken the terms os the lease
took possession. Then they attached
the stock in the store In a suit against
him for rent last Friday.
Owing to the fact that the STOCK "
perishable. there is desire to dispose
OF the goods as soon az possible. ant
for this reason the service was made
upon vining yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
COULD NOT
BE AVOIDED.
Accident. at Canton juno
tiQn Yesterday.
MR.. CLARK'S STATEMENT.
Engineer Frank Sheldon Was a
Resident Of Provid ence.
STORY OF "A wooNsoCKET VICTIM
STORY oRA wOoNsocKET VICTIM

In speaking of the fatal railroad ac-
cident at Canton Junction yesterday
morning. General superintendent {.
Peter Clark Of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad today
said that 1t is yet too early to specu-
late regarding the cause, for wniie
present indications might go to show
that it was due to one thing, a thor
ough investigation might show IL 10
be due to an entirely different cause
$50 far as we can see, saiu Mr.
Clark, "the accident was not preventa-
BILE by any means in our power. Inc
interiocking switch system. which is In
use at this point, is considered perfect
and the rail there was 100-pound steer,
of the best quality. Until we can get
better material than is made II seems
impossible to prevent accidents. we
have not yet investigated far enough 10
warrant us in stating the cause OF the
accident, but the Investigation VIII De
thorough. Until then we are unapie 10
supply any information that Is not al
ready I'm the possession of the press
From another source it Is asserted
that the cause of the accident was the
breaking of a small pin attached TO the
switch rod.
THE DEAD ENGINEER.
Frank Sheldon, the engineer OF the
train lived in this city at AZ Doyie
avenue, and he was greatly respected
| by those who knew him. He was porn
| in Fitchburg, Mass, in 1901, where ne
| lived until 1872. attending the pubic
| school OF that town. He then moved
| with his parents to Mansfield, Mass,
| where two of his brothers, who are also
| railroad engineers, now reside. ne
| went to work on the railroad ABOUT
| II wears ago, and had been running an
| engine for about seven years, tne Ias'
| three of which were on the postal train.
| His funeral will take place from MS
late residence tomorrow morning at IL
i o'clock. and a large delegation or the
| brotherhood of Firemen ana ENGINEERS
is expected to be present. Mr.. Sheidon
| was a member of Nestell Lodge, NO
81, F. and A. M, and OF 81. Jonn
| Commandery. Besides wlfe ne iea"es
little boy years of age.
woONsoCKET MANS STORY.
Peter r Carroll. one of the postal
clerks who was injured in the accident
lives at $50 River street, Woonsocket
He arrived home yesterday, and statec
that he sustained severe bruises on his
head, right arm and right leg. He was
scarcely able to walk, and was taker
home in carriage from the depot. H'
saws that he was in the forward car
next TO the tender and washing hi:
hands at the rear of the car when th'
accident happened. The car began !,
| Iurch and he was thrown backward
and the water tank was tipped on tol
] of him.
He says that his car was thrown oi
| top of the wreck Of the engine ant
tender. and that the three other car
Jumped the rails, forming sort 0
crescent. He says Eckland Is the wors
injured of the postal clerks, but think
| that they will all recover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
WON BY THE LOUISE.
II Was a Great Time Among The
Edgewood Yachtsmen Yesterday.
The winner and Another Boat Botn
Grounded During the Race.

The Edgewood Yacht Club had a reg
ular test of speed for some OF ITS poats
yesterday and there was great deal
OF interest manifested among the resi-
dents of that section over the outcome
the friends of the several boat owners
working themselves up to high pitch
of partisanship. The contest took place
at ID. m, when Capt. Walter Stetman'
who had been chosen ass timer and
Judge. fired the preparatory gun.
The first boat to get over the line was
the cat Tartar, which was sailed py
Capt Charles Williams and Harry
Scattergood, her owner, and was Tor
lowed In a few seconds by the Fnnt
brothers cat. Hope, sailed by Dexter
Gorton and the owners. Then the RAJ
eva, the yawl belonging TO Rev. Charles
ID. Burrows OF the Church of the Trans
figuration, started on the course. with
the Louise nearly two minutes In the
rear Samuel Brown owns this last boat
and he and his friends will probably
not be ashamed to say so after yester-
days performance. There was no
time allowance. but just the RUE that
the fastest boat is the best.
For a little while after they left the
line the yachts formed procession.
Rev. Mr. Burrows got out his spinnaker
as the sou'west wind made II usefui,
and his two sailors needed little exer-
else. The Tartar turned the first buoy
still in the lead. Hope ana haieva'
close together then mace tue .uIn ,
The Louise was still last, but not very
far away.
On the second side of the triangle
the KaIeya got to the windward or the
Hope. OFF Riverside the Louise slid Dy
| them all, while the Hope was sadly
| giving up second place Tor iast' as tn'
| KaIeva- with her two professional navi'
| gators. passed the Flint boat. Tht
| louise took the Rock Island buoy first
| and the Kaleva second. Standing II
| for home. the Louise went too far tow
| ard the shore. Fortunately she only
scraped her bottom and turned chan
nelward again. But the kaieva' tnousl
| shouted at and warned by the crew o.
the Louise, brought up on a sand bar
Tbe time of start and the first round
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

The program of the concert TO be
given by Reeves American Band at
Roger williams Park this evening. Is as
follows: March. Admiral Dewey
Cary: overture. "Rahoezy." Keler-Bela
ta) march. Santiago" arr by Reeves,
(b) Kansas Two-step." Pryor; solo for
cornet, Mr.. Il. X. Church; "Reminis-
cences." Verdi; Yankee Patrol" Mis-
sud- selection. THE Serenade.' Her
bert: solo for trombone. Mr.. G. w.
Spary: medley Unpopular songs. Reeves
tone pictures. The Germans Before
Paris" Trenkler; Star Spangled Ban
ner"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
CONNECTICUT HOUSE.

Surrounded by green fields, having
splendid view, within easy walking dis
tance of the beach. 1t possesses an un-
qualified advantage. A fine plank walk
connects it with Crescent Beach and
the Steamboat Landing. Carriages
meet every boat. The house has tele-
phone connection with the telegraph
Office. To those who have never visited
the house il may be said that the rooms
are large, airy and well furnished; the
piazzas broad and roomy. The table Is
kept up to the highest standard.
MRS. M. N. DAY, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
THE VETERAN FlREMEN.
Arrangements Made at a Meeting for
thursdays Muster.

An adjourned meeting of the Veteran
Firemen's Association was held last
evening mt the hall. 2ss South Main
street. Vice President Eddy presided.
Capt. Hunt. for the committee OF ar
rangements on muster at Crescent Park
reported that the members OF the asso-
ciation would report at the hall on
Thursday morning. Aug. IL. at $50
O'Clock. i'm uniform. with linen hat. in
stead OF regular fire hat. and transport
alton would be provided.
Committee on badges reported that
they were ready for delivery Minor de-
tails were provided for and the meet
Ing adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
N EW SLE T s.

Ameyicn! From tut tho East cry
Rings forth: a cry shat is Of Gods decree;
-Plsnt On these isles thy nag, for we wouio
b.
One with thyself. and on thy strength rely.
We know thy past. we heartily voice whereby
Mankind downtfodden learns that II Is free'
Come break our shacklcs-comc across 'ne
sea
And lift us mp. We walt Tor tny repiy'
This IL tho call these far-on ocean isles
Extend 20 thee, fair land. And what dost
thou,
True Frccdon's child. think best TO say in
? tnmy
Oh, may'st thou answer that their wave
washed miles
OF tropic land thou wilt with peace endow |;
And that for them thy beacon light shall
-Leslie's Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

Getting by Silver Spring, the Louise
began TO increase her lead. me VIII wina
Was changing toward the southwark.
T.asar II swung over a little into the
east. In order to make Rock Island
buoy. all had to come about several
times on the last of the leg. Here the
Kaleva passed the Hope again. and here
the Tartar was pushing the Louise.
,rhis nosition was held to the end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
NATIONAL HOTEL,

This Hotel is on a bluff within 100
feet Of the beach and \directly over
looking the breakwater and boat iano.
ing at East Harbor. Next to r. y. ana
Gable Office. convenient to stores and to
the surf bathing on far-famed Crescent
Beach, it's location is one Of the most
desirable on the Island. Well furnished.
with modern conveniences. hrst class
appointments and service. with gas ana
electric bells in every room. With mix
eggs, poultry and vegetables from q
large farm connected with the notei, !.
offers every convenience and comfort
to its guests.
r. G. LEWIS, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

We win be pleased ~ meet all deaf people
nj Hotel Perrin Tuesday and "Wednesday
funded II not found beneficial. Call and see
us.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

Eptr, iirts clo>e August "a. ONCE NJ Sarrs-
1anses> rsrk. Hours 10 O. Entries received
- mall r>,r opens Labor day. Sept. 5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
Surf Hotel !!

Situated on bluff. overlooking the
entire bay, harbor and bathing Deach.
Outside bath house free to guests; also
hot salt water baths in the house free
to our patrons. Every room mas an
ocean view. Telegraph. post ofnce ano
drug stores within two minutes walk
from the hotel. Bliss springs and good
hair mattresses fresh fish. Holsters ana
CLAIMS direct from the ocean; milk ana
vegetables from the home farms every
day. For terms or any information ap-
ply at the hotel, or direct to
MRS. c. w. WILLIS, proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
The MANISSES Q1d COTTAGES

All kinds of sea food. famous Block
Island blueflsh, Goldfish, bass, Holsters,
etc, are caught within sight OF the
hotel and served in every style. Tne
fruits, meats. etc., are supplied from
the numerous Island farms. The table
and service kept at high standard. :.
The Sleeping Rooms are 1urnlshe9
with good hair Mattresses; gas and
electric bells in every room; fire hose
on all floors.
( Great care has been exercised In the
plumbing and drainage of the Manisses.
There is a good Music Hall In the
hotel An orchestra In attendance.
Special Attention Paid to Dinner PartIes.
e. BROWN. A. {. BROWN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

The war department has opened
new recruiting office In this city. 1t is
expected that from 100 10 lao men Tor
Batteries Il and ID of the Second Kegi-
ment. United States Heavy Artillery,
will be obtained from this state. The
officers In charge are Second Lieut..
Malcolm Young, from Fort Leaven,
worth, Kan. Corp. Fred +. BRADFORD
OF Battery ID, Fort Adams. and Pri.
yate n. Luther of Battery II, Fort
Adams. Various stations have been
opened in the east recently. including
one in Worcester The officers here say
the department wants TO recruit the
second requirement UP to the maximum
at the earliest possible time.
The FIRST Rhode Island.
The First Rhode Island Regiment has
finally reached Manassas, and now the
bows are wondering what is TO become
of the baggage left at Camp Alger: IL
is still there. and Chaplain Woolley,
who Joined yesterday afternoon, hav-
ing recovered from his illness. said that
the wall tents had not been taken down
because Lieut.. Getchell had received no
orders concerning them. That looks as
n the regiment would continue TO sleep
ON the ground for some time to come,
even after the men reach permanent
camp at Chapel Springs, four miles
from Manassas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
STEAMERS FOR
ROCKY POINT

LEAVE PROVIDENCE, week days, o RIO.
Ri klETEhSa EIT Il Il LSAvs I = a HhocRY K roiNT for
Providence, week days II DC, dig ~ ~ ~
al TO- e 10: . TO- = io; Is 70. TO- - ~ 40 70.
LEAVE PROVIDENCE Sundays. rio' ri'
RETURNING. LEAVE ROCKY POINT, for
Providence, SUNDAYS. ell Is. sl2 70. u lo,T le'
<3 10. - 10. 80 Is. % 10, 10 =. ~ ~
only.
d Stop at Fields Point only
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
Capt. WOlcOtt Has Made
All the Arrangements.
NURSES GOING SOUTH.
Recruiting Station for Regular
Army Opened In This City.
FIRST RHODE ISLAND RESTING.

AT Camp Dyer the men Oh bdltery ID
have made all preparations for the ar
rival of the horses. Capt. Wolcott has
had a picket line located near the sta
bles where the horses can be hitched
outside in pleasant weather. On
stormy nights they will be quartered In
the stables. These have been cleaned
out by details and made ready for the
steeds now so anxiously awaited.
Every man in the battery Is hoping
that tonight will see some OF the empty
stalls occupied. This promises 10 De
quite an eventful week for both COM
mands. In all probability Battery A
will receive it's full complement OF
horsefiesh this week since the quota is
so nearly filled up. only III being nee
essary to complete IL. Then 1t Is ex-
pected that the paymaster VIII pay nls
second visit TO camp some time peIore
the last OF the week. That In itseii
will be an occasion for joy among all
concerned. The men were mustered Tor
pay a week ago yesterday, and the
paymaster can come any time now
without causing any hard feelings. IL
10 rumored that there Is great need OF
his coming In some quarters.
Nurses for the South.
Five young women graduate nurses
from the Rhode Island Hospital, VIII
leave this city to assume active service
in the field hospital at Chickamauga on
August 49, This is In response TO q
telegram received Saturday night at
| the hospital from Miss Maxwell. chief
nurse at the Presbyterian hospitai,
| New York. Miss Maxwell stated that
| she had received call for 80 nurses,
| and asked for the names OF availapie
| graduates from the Rhode Island Hos
| pital.
In accordance with this request f1ve
| young women have filed out the nec-
| essary papers and forwarded them &c
| Miss Maxwell. In some respects these
i papers resembled those required Tor en-
| listmept in the volunteer army. Inc
| applicant for hospital service must
state the school or hospital from whicf
| she graduated. her years OF experience
/ and where they were obtained, anu y
an alien she must take the oa2n ol
allegiance to the United states: sns
| must also agree to remain I'm the ser
! vice of the government until she re-
| ceiyes an honorable discharge.
The nurses from this city Will 1oii
the Others required to make up the .
called for in New York, and the entir'
party will leave that city for Chicka
mauga. IL is expected on the 10Th O
this month They will be under tn
united forces OF the National Red Cross
society and the Daughters OF tn
American Revolution. The number U
go under the present call Is small com
pared to what could be provided In
case of unusual urgency. the hospita
authorities say that should a grea
need arise they would be able to fur
nish 30 nurses in comparatively shor
l fivraa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09

Professional and Business Mon buy
Season Ticket = Three Months. $1,000
One Month, $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-09
NEWPORT

LEAVE PROVIDENCE, week days. m,
LEAVE NEWPORT. week days 2 Is II 80 a
Leave PROVIDENCE. Sundays 10 a M. ..
LEAVE NEWPORT. Sundays. & II 20 m.
anG D IN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-28
BALANCES TOO SMALL.
indianapolis Postomce Business Far
OutgrOws Them.

Postmaster Hess has asked the Postoffice
Department at Washington to make several
changes in the regulations governing the
local office and expects to hear favorably
from them in a few days.
The gradual growth of the office has rem
dered the present regulations inadequate for
the business. Several years ago the govern
ment made the rule that the local office
should be allowed to keep a balance of not
more than 5000 on hand at any time, and
credit on the New York postoffice of not
more than $4,000. Whenever it happened
that the cash on hand went above the 81
600 mark the postma ster was compelled to
remit the balance in excess of that figure
to the officials at the Chicago postoffice.
For several years this arrangement was sat-
isfactory. but gradually the money order
business has grown to large proportions in
this office and as consequence many times
the officials have been embarrassed by a
scarcity of cash.
The number of money orders sold from
this city during year would hardly furnish
comparison to the amount of money paid
out in redeeming orders sent to this office
from smaller towns in the country. Last
year the amount paid out was ST. 49,
while only $4,000 worth were issued from
this Office for payment elsewhere. Mr.. Hess
has asked the Postoffice Department to
allow this office to keep 5000 on hand in
stead of 5000 and to increase the credit on
the New York postoffice from $4,000 to $25.-
900. From the indications furnished by the
business since the beginning of the year
$4,000 this year and the amount may run
to nearly So, coo 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-28
BY REPUBLICAN COURTESY.
Only Way the Appellate Ticket Case
Can BE Heard.

The petition to advance in the Supreme
Court the proceedings brought against the
state election commissioners to compel them
to put the Democratic nominees for appel-
late judge on the official ballot recalls the
TACT, according to a lawyer who practices
in the court, that the case cannot possibly
be heard in time to get these names on the
ballot unless the Republicans waive all the
rights to which they are entitled in adj
Indicating the cause. Under the rules of
the supreme Court the time allowed for
serving notices and other formalities would
DIlng decision too late, even if the case
is advanced. Another feature of the case
is the dual position of Greene Smith, who
as an election commissioner, appears one
or the defendants, and yet in an individual
A question suggesting itself to the lawyer
VINO volunteered the above information is
tnat or mandating the Governor of the State
whether or not the Supreme Court had such
power. The Governor is a member of the
election board. If he refuses to obey the
mandate of the court the only way the court
could punish him would be by sending him
to Jail. Would or could the Supreme Court
send the Governor to Jail? In New York
and other States it has been held that the
Governor is exempt from many processes by
virtue of his position chief executive.
and one opinion went so far. 1t is said, as
to exempt Governor from arrest for grave
crime; that is, until he was impeached or
his term of Office expired However, it is
courts order the other members of the cleo
ton board, enjoying no such privilege as
might befall the executive, would quickly
obey the order majority vote prevailing.