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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
AT THENORTH END.


Sudden changes of heart give the supsriors
and ordinary patrolincn more trouble in the
Second police district than any thing else. A
man will rush into the station house and tell
Q sad tale about seven-eighths of his worldly
possessions being stolen from him. He swears
to prosecute the thief to the full extent OF tho
law and police Officer is given the case TO
look up. Perhaps the cese takes hours to un-
ravel. and may be the man who cried thief
thinks he had better go to the city hall with
his tale of injury. but the officer on the case
finds the stolen property and the thief. Then
the loser Of the property doesn't In 90 cases
out Of 100 want to make complaint against
the thief. In fact, positively refuses TO do 80.
The excuse given Is that the thief Is poor:
generally there Is another reason.
The police OF the Second station made but
town arrests last night.
The Young Mems Literary Club OF Wan.
skuck will hold n bean supper and mock trial
In Its hall on Veazie street next Friday even
ing
Philip Terney, who went with the Tiger
Cycls Club on its delightful trip 20 Taunton
on sunday last. had the misfortune 20 bo
thrown from his wheel and is now nursing n
badly sprained wrist.
Officer Mc0roaty Was Informed by n little
girl that there was n crazy man wandering
about ON Cypress street last night. He began
scarch for the lunstic and found n man
wandering rbout partially clad, who was
undor the influence OF liquor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
SENATE AND HOUSE.

Boston, May 17.-Ths state senate
passed TO be engrossed the bill providing
Tor the election of one alderman and two
councilmen from each ward in the city
OF Boston. An amendment providing
Cor referendum to the voters of Boston
was defeated.
There was a hot fight on the bill pro-
viding for the appointment of assessors
for term of three years, and the ap-
pointment of a state deputy collector
but 1t was ordered to third reading.
The bill to allow the restorat ton 10 the
public service of persons leaving 1t 70,
the military service in the war wa:
passed to be engrossed on the first call
OF the calendar.
long and animated discussion fol.
lowed on the bill to prohibit associa-
tions or combinations from issuing
stock or other securities upon the prop.
erty, franchises or stock of gas or eley.~
trio light companies. The whole gas
situation was passed in review. and
companies as well as individuals were
attacked and defended. The measure
was passed TO be engrossed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
MONDAYS BALL GAMES.

The Chicagos found Pitcher Young of
the Clevelands just to their liking and
hit him hard from start 10 finish yes.
terday. Both teams PLAYED very ragged
In the field. Score: IL to4.
The Tauntons. although they got near
ly as many hits as the New Bedfords.
were easily defeated, IL to 8.
The Brocktons won from the Fall
Rivers in the ninth In a most exciting
finish, to 4. The score up to the last
half of that inning was four to. three in
favor of the losing team.
The Pawtucket team visited Newport
Monday for the first time this season
and was easily defeated. being practical
ly out of the game all the time. Foley
OF Newport had great control Of the
sphere. while the home team batted Nc
Cafferty freely. Score: to 3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
BRISTOL.

The regular monthly meeting of the young
Mems Christian Association was held last
evening. Little business was done. as the
attendance was light
The funeral Of Miss Catherine Goldman was
held yesterday afternoon at st. Michael s
church. Rev. DR.. Locke. rector OF the church
conducted the services. The honorary bearers
were John G. Pegram OF Providence, Lieuten-
ant william Hodgekinson,. Herbert u. Bennett
and Edward s. Babbitt Of Bristol. The re-
mains were taken on the 80 o'clock train 10
Jamaica Plains. where the interment took
place in Forest Hills cemetery. Rev. DR..
Locke and Lieutenant Hodgekinson accom-
panied the remains. and DIR. Locke read the
committai service.
Owing to the very inclement weather last
evening the street and wharf COMMITTEES
failed to meet at the Council and discuss
matters relative TO opening the streets.
The building committee on the new engine
house met last evening in Memorial hall and
LOGGED ever plans submitted by various archi'
iects. The plans of Architect b. W. Wright
seemed 10 be the best adapted for the purpose.
Mr.Peter J. Bradford, one Of Bristol's Oldest
citizens and many years prominent business
man in town, died last evening.
Mr.. Patrick Burns, who resides on Wood
street, died last evening after brief illness.
The funeral of Judge III. W. Church took
place yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence on Constitution street. The house was
filed with relatives and friends Rev. H. A.
Stevens Of Brighton, Mass, formerly pastor
CT the First Congregational church Of Bristol.
off.ciated. The bearers were brothers OF the
deceased. Samuel W., Benjamin, James O.
and Charles Fl. Church. The burial was al
the North cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Nellie Earle Chase,
wife Of Commissioner of Highways Charles r.
Chase. was held this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
from her late residence on High street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
OLNEYvILLE.


The explosion OF kerosene lamp was the
cause Of q great deal OF trouble last night.
NJ. Timothy Lee, who lives at 13e Pomona
svsnus, was quietly reading the paper. and
boside him and ON direct line above his head
stood table on which was placed large
kerosene lamp. From some unknown cause
the lamp exploded and the burning oil fell on
Mr.. Lees face and neck. His wife seeing her
husbands pain and knowing not how badly
he was hurt, rushed down stairs 10 call a
doctor. In her haste she made misstep and
fell, striking her head violently against the
door. making deep cash in her forehend.
Tue fire In the meanwhile had been put ont.
Mr.. Lee is very painfully burned around his
face and neck. All OF his hair is singed and
his skin is covered with blisters.
william Fitzgerald. lad OF IL. Is Mt present
an inmate OF the reform school. he being sent
there by his parents to mediate on the sins
of truancy.
veteran of the late war named John
johnson, who lives on Marvin street, went
down to see the soldiers parading yesterday.
When he had tired Of looking on he boarded
car and rode to Messer street He alighted
from the car with difficulty and reached the
sidewalk, where his strength seemed TO sud-
denly leave him. He seemed to have lost
power Of speech. for when pitying passers by
asked him where he lived he muttered mar
ticulate sounds. Two young men carried hiri
20 his home. Mr.. johnson Is now confined
to his bed on Marvin street.
The Olneyville Temperance Cadets have
formed bicycle club. The membership of
tha club Is now about thirty. They have
elected officers and intend to procure suits In
the near futurs. The officers elected are:
Captain, Hugh Rowley; first lieutenant.
Sander wilsen; second lieutenant. Fred Bart
lett: bugler. John Rabbit. The club intends
TO take run to Chepachet Sunday IL the
weather permits.
The Garfield Mutual Improvement Society
met last night in Garfield hall on Eden street.
A concert was given by the Rossini quartet
The Ladies' Auxiliary Whist Club met at
Che residence of Mrs. Arthur II. Hill at 81
Waterman street last night. Several tables
Of progressive whist were enjoyed. after
which Substantial refreshments were served.
Hose 20 in Manton has organized an orches-
tra among its members. There are two
violins. q banjo, . cornet an1 divers hsr
nonica players.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
WARREN.

Kickemuit Grange observed ladies' night
at its hall in East Warren Mt its last meeting,
when nearly lO0 members and guests were
present The program Of exercises included
q trip to Klondike. during which the subject
OF summer firtations, books. relative utility
of steam and electricity. boating. cycling
ANA riding were discussed; presentations of
the Sweet family by Mrs. William Maker.
Mrs. Richard smith. Misses Lizzie Liscomb.
Nettie Barney. Elizabeth Mason. Sadie
Tanner and Susie Seymour, and reading by
Miss Emily II. Collins. The ladies served
supper.
The Epworth League reading class held its
fortnightly meeting Monday evening.
Miss Annie McGuinn, who has been visiting
friends in Fall River, returned TO Warren
Monday.
Mrs. Ezra Martin. who has been seriously
III, IL convalescing.
Canton Sowamset, l. q. o. f., held well
attended meeting last evening in its hall on
Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
CHRONIC KICKERS.
Some In Every Household In Providence.
But They're Growing Less.

Some TN Every Household In Providcnce.
But They're Growing Less
Chronic kickers. the kidneys are, when
they're sick.
What makes tho kidneys sickf A simple
ching.
They have too much 20 do.
Must keep mp their work. they never rest.
Cant blame them for kicking.
Ever have your kidneys kickf
Ever have backsche, Q lame, weak or
oching oncs
Know it's the same thingi
The back aches because the kidneys are
blocked.
Help the kidneys with their work.
The back will ache no. more.
Lots Of proof that Doan's Kidney Pills do
this.
It's the best proof for 10 comes from Provi.
dence.
Citizens read this case In point:
Mr.. Michsel Donnelly, . carpenter living
~ No. 80 Pleasant street. says: my out
door work brought on kidney troubles. There
SIS dull pain across the small OF my back,
which would become almost unbearable when
would walk any distance or attempt 10 LIT
aoyth.ne. 4 had dizzy spells and headaches,
NE kidney secretion gave me q great deal Of
sro1bie, scalded mo and was Of sn unnstural
color. Finally got Dosn's Kidney Pills a.
Loshrop's drug store and. from almost the
1rs< dose experienced relief The peins and
ochss left mo in a remarkably Short time. ]
c0u3d DO . days work with perfect comfort
nnd feel vel and hearty In every way. I am
enly TOO elsd TO testify TO the worth of Doan's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
AMERICAN
PRISONERS
Two Confined at Havana
to Be Exchanged.
MISSION OF THE UNCAS.
B!aaco Approved Proposition For
Reciprocal Action.
MISSION OF THE UNCAs.
FLAG OF TRUCE IN THE HARBOR.

Kew West, May 17.--The Uncas, which
change Of prisoners, after leaving here
at / o'clock on Sunday morning, headed
for Havana and spoke the May1ower,
which was acting as flagship of tho
blockading fleet. Lieutenant Brainard
boarded her and handed sealed orders
TO the captain. who thereupon instructed
the Uncas to hoist white dag and pro-
ceed into Havana harbor.
The Uncas steamed toward Havana,
and, when within signalling distance
OF MORO castle, signalled to the latter
asking for anchorage. The castle sig
nailed back that its commander was
waiting for instructions and that the
Uncas must certainly not anchor.
After an interval launch with the
harbor authorities on board put out from
the shore and took on board Lieutenant
Brainard and Mr. Knight, the corre-
spondent OF the London Times, who had
been chosen TO negotiate the exchange of
prisoners. As the launch was return
ing to the shore she was met by Cap
tain General Blanco's launch coming
out with the captain generals aid and
Mr. Gollan. the British consul general.
The boats drew together and a con-
ference followed.
Lieutenant Brainard and Mr.. Knight
were assured that Messrs ThalI and
Jones. the captives, were absolutely saf
and were being treated with every con-
sideration. 1t was added that Captain
General Blanco was willing to release
them the moment the United States au-
thorities send him two Spanish prisoners
In exchange. Mr.. Knight was told that
ne could not land at Havana from an
American boat In spite of the flag of
truce and II was explained to him that
II he desired TO reach Havana he must
go there on ship belonging to some
neutral power. The Uncas then re-
turned to Key West and delivered this
Information to the, department.
1t is understood that two of the Span
ISL captives now In Fort Mcpherson
at Atlanta will be promptly sent down.
and the exchange of prisoners will be
consummated without further trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
LOTS OF ADVICE.

Madrid. May 17.-Marquis Vega
advised Sagasta TO end the crisis as
quickly as possible. Montero Rios,
president OF the senate. has offered his
support. but does not desire to enter the
new cabinet. Gamazo. who is ili. also
declines TO enter the cabinet. but he
promises TO support any ministry or
ganized by Sagasta.
The general impression is that the
cabinet crisis Will be protracted Ro-
nero Robledo thinks that Ma~hal Mar
tinez Campos ought TO be chief of the
new ministry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

The funeral Of Denise Meunier, the l-year-
old girl who was killed by an electric car at
Arctic Centre SATURDAY. evening, Was selem-
nixed from st. Johns church yesterday AFTER
noon. There was a large number present and
the brief services were conducted by Rev.
Father Pagan. The iptermsnt was in st.
Josephs cemetery on Cough agenue ut River :
point.
REPRESENTATIVE Charles e. Chagnon left
today for st. Hyacinthe. Quebec. in response
TO : telegram informing him that his mother
had boon killed by jumping from window
during FIRE in the Matsrio st. Joseph 1t
which institution she had been stopping dur
sng the preparation Of her own home near by
Tor occupancy.
John Kenyon who claims his residence as
Arctic but whose address for the greater part
Of the past fifteen years has been Mt Howard
Wa discharged from the state institutions
last Thursday and Immediately commenced
90 celebrate his release, succeeding SO well
that yesterday afternoon Ofncers Riley and
T6nnant arrested him at Arctic and carried
him TO East Greenwich where he WINS ar
ysigned before Judge Tilley on the charge of
0rtnkenness and fined ~ and costs which he
was unable to pay and in consequence was
committed to the state farm to work ont his
0nc.
Z The residents Of Centrsvillo are making
elaborate preparations for flag raising this
evening. band having been secured and
speakers engaged. and the large flag which
bears tho inscription. "Renember the
Maine" viii be thrown to the breeze with
great eclat.
Tho priuting machines at tho Clyde print
works arc running until o'clock in the even
ing In order to NIL the large orders which
have recently been received for flags and
bunting.
Two men became involved In a fight at
Olyde last evening and pounded each other.to
the huge delight of crowd which quickly
collected, until the larger of the two bel
Agererts. who was the aggressor, was badly
punished and declared himself satisfied.
The recently organized ss. Peter and Pauls
Temperance Cadets held meeting in Tenn
psranos hall ut Clyde last evening and were
drilled In the foot movements by Drill Master
BerEin. The arms and uniforms are expected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
REFUSED TO ENDORSE w. c. r. U

Baltimore. May 1.-THE committee on
temperance has reported unfavorably
at the general conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. south. a prop
osition to endorse the w. c. T. IT,. and
n lively debate ensued. The committee
was opposed "on account OF the political
work OF the organization" After con-
siderable debate the friends OF the reso-
luton accepted an amendment which en-
dorses the temperance work OF the
white ribboners"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS.

Concord, N. H., May H.--At the annual
assembly OF the grand council of Royal
and Select Masters Of New Hampshire
the following officers were elected:
Charles II. Webster, Nashua. master;
Charles y. Spofford, Claremont, deputy
master; Joseph w. Hildreth. Manches-
ter, treasurer; George p. Cleaves, Con-
cord, recorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
THE NEWS FROM
NEAR BY TOWNS.

in a short time, and the company expects TO
be fully equipped by the end of the month.
A gang OF men in the employ Of the New
YORK, New Haven Hartford Railroad
Company Is at work placing extra supports
under the bridge on the Pawtuxet Valley
Railroad which crosses the coal dump at the
Clyde print works.
Mrs. Jane Gordon is seriously i'll at her
home at jackson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17

New York, May 17.-Thomas oHara, n
weaver OF Passsic, N. j.. and an un-
known man were killed by train on the
New Haven railroad az Port Chester.
N. Y. Ten men have lost their lives, two
at a time. on the tracks in that vicinity
during the past month while walking on
the railroad or riding on freight trains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
MORE TROOPS LIKELY.

Washington. May 17.--President Me-
Kinley lie seriously considering the Wis
dom OF calling for more volunteer troops.
and hos practically decided to do SO. The
number may be as small as 5000 or IL
may be as large as 2o0. 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics of the number of
deafhs show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may com
mence with an apparently harmless cough
witch can be cured instantly nv kcmp's
balsnm fer the Throat and Lurgs. which Is
guaranteed Ito cure and relievc all cases.
Price yb and toc. sold by all druggists. nsk
for free sample today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17

ing of his playmate, Raymond Martin.
a week ago. All the testimony indicated
that the shooting was accidental, bur
Judge Chaplin held that it was a case OF
manslaughter. and that crime is not
within the jurisdiction of his court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
everybody say. So.

J~scarets Candy Cathartic, the must woD
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidueys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try box
Of T.. G.. G. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold aud
guaranteed to cure by eli druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
BOY HELD FOR MANsLAUGHTER.

Holyoko. Mass. May lin the police
court yesterday John J. Welch, the
young con Of the ex-league pitcher. was
bound over TO the grand Jury on the
charge Of manslaughter for the Shoot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17

Rducnte sour Bowels with Czscsresa
candy 1athartic, cure constipation forever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
SENSATION OF THE DAY.

London. May 1.-THE speech OF Mr.
Chamberlain is still the sensation of the
day. In the house OF commons last even
ing, during a discussion as 10 the date
FOR debate of the foreign office vote, the
Liberal leader. Sir William Vernon Hqr-
court, said the country desired to dis
cuss the new Birmingham foreign
policy" The remark aroused tremen-
d"r~ ~'r g. intermixed with minis-
terial Obs" sjsSi s1X5z75S12
-,..on..-. .Javitt read an extract from
Mr.. Chamberlain's speech In which the
latter deprecated the value of Russian
promises. and asked the colonial secre-
etry II he thought such language and
sentiments werc consistent with the
friendly relations between the two coun-
tries. but the speaker refused TO allow
the question to be put.
BOY HELD FOR MANsLAUGHTER.
Holyoko. Mass. May lin the police
court yesterday John j. welch. the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-28
avenue,

Mr J. I. Parrot: is the Santa Claus
5os The poor Of Sumter. and even the
real old Santa Class himself does net
lEad the bessoaiog Of gifts 2 more real
pleasure. For several years be has had
.aaree 9 OF the distribution Of the Sunday
Schools Chus,mas gifts TO the poor and
each eifs is bestowed oy bin in sbe true
sz;r;. of the text: :.Is Is more blessed
40 give shaa 60 receive. !" Ills annual
visits TO the houes of the poor are
nroduc,ive OF so much good that those
who gise sbrocgh bis bands can never
snoy the bait the benefit aod real
oieasure they bes,ou. Mr.. Parrots vas
eusy all Of Friday aud part Of Saturday
d:s.ribu.iog the Christmas packages,
and so far as be knows DO needy aud
uostby family was overlooked His
Christmas was doubtless the happier. for
be aided 10 making others happy. aud
al, who coos.ibu,ed to sbe fund should
ae parsaxers o. ,his feeling.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-28

The story concerning the American
troops in Manila is told by an Eng
lish naval officer, who was an eye
witness to the occurrence. "The
city was quite crowded." he says.
with both American and Spanish
soldiers, and they seemed to be on
the friendliest terms As | was
crossing one of the numerous bridges
across the Pasig River saw a native
Filipino spit IN the face of Spanish
officer and then run to the American
sentinel who was guarding the
bridge, demanding his protection.
1t was come time before the Filipino
could make himself understood, and
the sentry took some time to grasp
what had been done, but you can
imagire my surprise when ne handed
his gun to the Spanish officer and
caught the native by the nape of the
neck and the seat of his trousers and
pitched him off the bridge into the
Pasig River. Then he camly took
his gun frcm the Spanish officer and
began pacing the beat as if nothing
had happened"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-28
"Blll" M'Kinley.

There has been some carpiog by q
few white Republicans in the North
over Mr.. MoKiuley's utterances in his
speeches in Georgia aud Alabama, but
pone of them could touch with q forty
foot pole the following from a speech
made by 7. Thomas Fortune, the editor
Of uegro organ published in New
York. at meeting Of negroes held In
Washington Saturday night. Among
other things be said :
Il am glad the blessing of the
Creator was asked for Bill Mckinley
for if anybody needs it be does. He is
nov down South glorifying rebellion,
mobocraoy and murder of women and
children.
II wish that every negro stood where
| stand. For thirty oolored men who
we're murdered in Wilmington, thirty
white aesassins would now fill graves.
l am a grandson of q. Southern white
villain, and be would lynch me for
looking at white woman. The big
gess organization in this country is the
so-called Southern cbivalry of the
South. despise Hayes, but he was
Solomon to this modern thing that
comes from Ohio. I believe that tine
mao who is false to his friends is false
to bis God: l waut the man | fought
for to fight for me. and if be don't |
feel like sssbb;ug him.
IF had The power | would
concentrate the Supreme Court into one
large oeok aud then use the proverbial
African razor. Grover Cleveland had
more backbone in his big toe thao
Mckinley bas in bis back. | want
mixed schools, and I want mixed
marriages want mixed churches.
aud waut equal sights in everything :"
There have been good many idl-
otic srd ridiculous things said by ne.
groes as those negro meetings. but for
downright insoleDce and insanity this
caps the climax, and it is by negro
who presumes to more than ordinary
intelligence aud plays the sele of a