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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
FIREMEN KILLED.
Three Crushed 10 Death Under Debris
Of a Burned Building.
The Unfortunate Victims Believed 10 Have
Died From Suftocation.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 1'.-At about
3 o'clock this morning while about a
dozen firemen We're at work In the
ruins Of the store OF the Emerson Shoe
company. which was burned out at last
nights big fire, mass OF iron and
stone crashed down from the upper
floors. burying the men beneath IT,
Three OF the firemen were killed
They were
William Chance.
Hugh Duffy.
George w. Stinlo.
The body OF Chance was recovered,
but the others are still in the ruins.
When the three men were hrst buried
under the debris they answered the
shouts OF their companions. but the
answering cries soon ceased ana the
unfortunates undoubtedly met death by
suffocation. Five other fremen were
injured, two seriously, By the falling
debris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
IN THE HOUSE.

The House was called To order by Mr.
Speaker Holden at 11:05 o'clock. and a
h~~e quorum responded to the roll
call.
Mr. Blodge;t OF Providence. from the
committee on judiciary. reported an act
in amendment OF chapter l66. general
laws. "of bills of exchange and prom
issory notes. and of legal interest. ;"
with recommendation OF passage; cal
tndar.
Also an act i'm amendment OF chapter
s95. general laws. "of fees and costs In
certain cases " with recommendation
OF passage: calendar.
Acts In amendment of the charters of
the Slater Cotton company and the
Sauantum Association were passed In
concurrence. as engrossed.
Mr.. Rich OF East Providence. from
the committee on education. reported
back an act in amendment of the char
.er OF ST. Johns church. Providence.
With recommendation OF indefinite post
ponement of the original act and the
massage of substitute \. passed under
"a suspension OF the rules
Mr.. Garyin of Cumberland. intro
duced an act To establish board of
commissioners of public corporations
and To define their duties; judiciary
committee.
Mr.. Blodgett Of Pawtucket intro
duced an act I'm amendment OF CHAPTER
III. general laws. 'of dogs" which
provides for kennel licenses; judiciary
committee.
The calendar was then called up. and
after several minor matters had been
passed. according 10 recommendation
of respective committee, an act I'm
amendment OF chapter 10i. general
laws. 'of weights and measures" was
called up, aud was passed. The act pro-
vides for the appointment OF weighers
Of coal and other merchandise.
Also from the calendar an act author
izing the city OF Woonsocket To issue
bonds for the purpose OF redemption OF
the bonds issued under the authority
conferred by chapters 40 aud 4S5. pub
lie laws. at the January session. 1885,.
The act was passed.
Mr.. Moore of Westerly. from the ju-
dietary committee. reported back an act
In amendment of chapter 2. general
laws. providing for the time OF opening
the polls In Westerly. with recommend
alton OF Indefinite postponement OF the
original act and the passage Of substi-
tttc 4 passed under suspension of
the rules.
On motion of Mr.. Rathbun OF West
Greenwich the House then adjourned.
~ meet on Tuesday morning next. at
II o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
A Garment Sale.

Mcssrs. J. T.. Jones x Co, Il to -
Arcade, announce on the mst page OF
this Issue ~ tha News an cnd-of-the-
season sale of ladies' children's and lr-
fants garments that cannot fan TO at
tract the attention OF thrifty buyers ~
~ needless to say that the quality uf
these goods is OF the best. while the
prices az which they have been marked
must prove an inducemcnt Co every Wp-
man who desires 10 obtain high grade
garments at fraction OF their real
Wo-th
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
Appropriation Increased From $4,000 tt
$4,000 by the SENATE.
DOCTOR GARVIN INTRODUCES A BILL.
\ Provides For tho Creation OF q Board Of Corr
missonsrs Of Public Corporations Other
Business al State house.

There was considerable activity 81
both branches of the General Assembl.
today, and several matters were dis.
posed of. In the Senate the state ap
amendment increasing the appropria
tion for the state militia and bill was
introdnccd whieh, If passed. viii abo
ish the state highway commission am
all that is connected with IL. In thC
House a bill was introduced by Mr.
Garyin for the appointment Of a board
of commissioners OF public corpora
tions. and several minor matters came
up and were disposed Of.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
Caused BY q Defective Flus.

About 10 o'clock this morning Hose
IL and Protective / responded TO still
alarm for a blaze i'm the resident of
James Il. Coates at z. Williams street.
The fire started in the chimney on the
second floor and was due To a defective
fiues. The walls about the chimney
were badly burned and considerable
damage was done the carpets by water.
The loss Ia estimated at $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
TO llBERiTE FIlIpINOS.
Spanish CABINET Decides on Thai couys 10 Secure
Release Of spsnarts.

Madrid. Feb. i7.-It has been decided
az cabinet council 10 liberate the
Ffispinos who have been deportcd 20
the Caroline and Ladrones islands in
order 20 fnfuoncc the Fillpinos 90 re-
lease the spanlards they hold prisoners.
n also has beer decided 10 Dostpone
the aeIc Of the nostine dock At Havana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
STATE or RHODE ISLAND.

Sealed proposals For the electric wlr-
ing o.. the new State House will be re-
ceived az the Office OF the Board OF state
House Commissioners. 3OS Industrial
Trust co. building up to ism., Friday.
March 3. 1889.
at the Office OF Lewis a. Chaplin. Fran
cis building. ii6 Westminster street,
The right is reserved 90 reject any and
all bids. Board OF state House COM
missioncrs.
r.. X. CLEzEN, Secretary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
IN The SENATE.

The Senate was called To order at ~
o'clock by Governor Dyer and there
was quorum present.
Senator Austin of Cranston. from tbs
Judiciary committee, reported back,
with favorable recommendation. an act
authorizing the city OF Providence t.
borrow money for school purposes;
passed i'm concurrence.
Also an act authorizing the city Ci
Providence To borrow 1920. 900 10 bu'lG
bridge: passed in concurrence.
Also an act giving the right of way
on the streets of cities and towns TO
ambulances: passed i'm concurrence.
Senator Freeman OF Central Falls in
troduced an act authorizing the quar-
termaster- general TO sell certain cloth
ing and equipments: passed
Several matters were received from
the House and were appropriately re
ferred.
Also from the House came an act
making appropriations for the support
OF tho state government To the fiscal
year ending December 81. 1892
Senator Horton of Newport moved
that the militia appropriation be In
creased from $4,000 TO 1850, and the
amendment was adopted. The appro-
priation bill. as amended, was then
passed.
Senator Freeman of Central Falls in
troduced an act in amendment and re-
peal OF chapter %, general laws: judi
ciary committee The act provides for
the abolishment of the state highway
commission and everything appertain-
ing to H.
There were several matters reported
from the committee on engrossed acts,
and then the Senate, on motion of Sem
ator Smith of Harrington. adjourned to
meet on Tuesday next at III a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17

Free concert from to $3.50 y. m. Sal e.
urday. February Is The concert Lass
week was 80 pleasing and Judging from,
thc numbers thai enjoyed % was so sat-
l-iactofy that we shall have the ".
Laiies orchestra again with us tomor-
rg". Fraser Bros. -. Importers. 90
Weybcsset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
TOO LATE TO Be CLASSIFIED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who under.
stands nursery business. also salesman
familiar with hardy trees, shrubs, roses.
etc. G. WILKINSON WAGNER, Mgr,
81 Weybosset street. Providence, 40
Miss FRANKIE FRANKLIN and
assistant. card reading and massage,
% Clemence, near Washington street.
GO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
Decree Entered.

~ decree entered IN the appellate
court today the compiainants bill in
the case Of Roswell . whitney 81 ux.
W. Willism NJ. Harris was dismissed
without costs 10 either party. John "
Hogan vas solicitor for Harris
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
Plan Approved.

AR I.eander Y. Peck has approved a
plan by -. W. WAGNER. landscape arch
fleet. making pleasing and artistic inn
10 his grounds at Osamc-
quin Farm, Darlington, X. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-17
WIZ buy > Fountain Per

That will soil vour fingers Moore's
Improved Non n-ieakah'" Fountain Pen.
win not leak. clog or blot; can be ca
ried I'm any position. Trading stamps
J. a. FOSTER co. Dorrance street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
1899
LOCAL. FINANCrAL NOTES.

Regarding the International Silvers
and their earnings Prince & Whitely's
dispatches of yesterday say: BY acqui-
sition, recently accomplished, of the
Derby Silver company, of Derby the
International Silver company practical
ly eliminates all serious competition.
The asests of the Derby Silver compa-
ny represent over seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars and 1t Is under
stood that the owners have taken a
large portion Of the purchase price In
the securities of the International Silver
company. a
The insiders of the new combination
claim that the International Silver COM
pany earned up to January list last suf-
flcient to pay the interest on its bonds
and seven per cent. on its preferred
stock for the ensuing year. thus leaving
all the net earnings of 1899 to be APP
piled to the common stock.
1t is estimated that the new consolida-
ton Is saving at present: In sales
rooms and clerk hire. $275,000; in the
salaries of commercial travellers, $685.
900; in the travelling expenses of the
same, 1925, 900; in clerk hire and In the
removal Of productive labor, dupli-
cate machines and draughtsmen and
designers, s375,000, and In the cost of ad-
vertising, s150,000.
1t is claimed that these savings can be
largely increased as the new organiza-
ton is perfected.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
DEFOREST MATHEMATICAL
pRIZES

The preliminary examination for the
DeForest mathematical prizes at Yale
was held recently in Alumni hail. OF
those freshmen who tried that examina-
ton twenty-one attained a sufficient
stand to permit them to take the final
examination for the prizes, which will
take place in May. The following were
chosen for the final test A. B. Arnold,
G. E. Davis, S. w. Deane H. c. Evarts,
c. F. Flora, c. D. Francis, w. S. earn
sey, w. T. Garrett, w. Hance, p. M.
Howe, H. M. Hubbell, E. S. Leavell, L.
G. Phillips, G. 1. Rhoda, C. A. Roberts,
G. c. Russ, Fl. M. Russell, H. Satterlee
#. H. Sincerbeaux, II. c. Thatcher and
j. H. Walker.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
Ftmametal.
The Stock NInrlxcf

New York, Feb. 15.-Many stocks
were materially advanced on the stock
exchange to-day with dealings consid-
erably larger than yesterday. General
ly the early market was more animated
than of late and strength developed on
pool manipulation and commission buy
ing. London sold about 20. 900 shares of
stock, principally Northern Pacific
while Berlin was reported as being a
purchaser of this stock. Northern Pa
cific common in the local market receiv-
ed pronounced support apparently on
pool buying and on large dealings ad-
vanced points. Around So, at which
point London was selling, enormous
blocks of stock were absorbed, although
the price hung for a long time at 53M.
The advance in this stock progressed
in spite of the dissemina ton of reports
that the officials of the company de-
MED that the preferred stock was to be
retired or that such project had been
considered. AS Northern Pacific COM
mon was the feature of strength. so
was Burlington prominently weak. This
in anticipation of action on the part Of
the Burlington directors on refund
Ing scheme opened unchanged, developed
weakness and made an extreme decline
of over 8 points. The lowest figure was
on the announcement that nothing had
been done regarding refunding sales,
but the stock recovering left its net de-
cline only 2 points.
The weakness of Burlington had but
little effect on the other grangers,
which displayed more or less
strength at intervals. The high priced
investments also were conspicuously
strong, especially New York Central
and Pennsylvania. Southern Pacific
and Central Pacific developed pro-
nounced strength, especially toward the
close. New York Air brake, which has
been rather neglected of late, made a
sensational advance of 10%. There was
considerable covering of short sales by
traders while stock was supplied by
houses with Boston and Chicago con-
nections. There We're some sharp re-
cessions during the afternoon. at the
time when Burlington and Sugar were
freely offered down, but prices picked
up and continued to improve to the
close, the leader in the recovery being
Northern Pacific common. Union Pa
cfic and Atchison preferred were de-
cdedly firm. 1t was intinated in the
street gossip that script dividend to
Metropolitan Street railway stockhold-
ers to be subscribed at par was in con-
temptation, but the stock was quiet ali
day and moved very narrowly.
A brisk inquiry prevailed for some of
the prominent bond issues to-day, but
the market generally displayed an i'm
proved tendency. Total sales $3.50, 900.
United States new As registered and
the old As coupon and the IS coupon ad-
vanced v in the bid price.
NEW IORK STOCK Warrant.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
MRS. LUCY CASE.

Mrs. Lucy French Wolcott Case, who
died January 81, aged seventy-four, at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. e.
Brown of 553 State street was twice
married. Her first husband was Oliver
Wolcott of Avon. They had four chill
dren, two sons and two daughters. The
eldest is Mrs. Ralph Lopez Of 224 Cherry
street, Waterbury, and the eldest son,
Frederick Oliver Wolcott, lives at Mill
dale. The other son lives in Water
bury. Mrs. M V. Billings lives in
Massachusetts,. BY her second hus-
band Salmon D. Case, who survives her,
she had two daughters, Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Helen M. Russell She was buried
at her request in the lot of her son,
Frederick, at Avon. She resided for
many years at 1875 Sylvan avenue in this
city.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
A COMING BOUT
Between Connolly VS.. Matthews in This
City,

Between Connolly VS.. Matthews in This
City.
Manager Dunn of the New Haven
Athletic club has succeeded in arrang-
ing a first class sparring exhibition to
be held at Music hall, February 20. The
star bout is to be between Matty
Matthews and Eddie Connolly at 1888
pounds. Connolly and Joe Cans We're
to have met at the Lenox club Of New
York, but as the match is off, Manager
Dunn lost no time in securing Connolly.
The men are matched to box 20-rounds
for a guaranteed purse of $1,000, and
80 per cent. of the receipts of the house,
over $4,000. This match will give all
lovers of boxing an opportunity rarely
occurring in Connecticut of witnessing
a thoroughly first class contest between
two such men. The reputation of these
men are SO well known among the
sporting fraternity throughout the
country that it Is unnecessary to par
ticularize further
The preliminary bouts will be first
class, we'll arranged contests in every
respect. Manager Dunn has secured
kid" Conroy of Providence, r. l., for
merly of this city, and Baton Bauch'
of Boston, for the 122-pound champion
ship of Connecticut.
Those who witnessed the Ground bout
between these two boys a year ago will
not hesitate to embrace the opportu-
nifty of again seeing them together.
Manager Dunn wishes to announce to
the public and to have them bear in
mind that the arrangements will be as
commodious and complete as that of
the Lenox club, as he is having plat
form built in the center of the hall with
seats arranged about in such a
manner as to ensure an unobstructed
view The seating capacity is 1,750 and
Manager Dunn wishes to say that when
this number Is sold the sale of tickets
will sion.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
YALE ART SCHOOL LECTURES.

IWllleulalely following the laSt lecture
in the present general literary course at
Yale which Professor Ladd delivered
yesterday afternoon, Professor John F.
Wier will give course Of six illustrated
lectures In the Art school on Some
Principal Centers and Masters In Art. +"
The lectures will be given in the evening
at o'clock and will be illustrated by
stereopticon views especially prepared
for this course. The subjects for the
six lectures are as follows: "A Roman
Itinerary in the Time Of Michael An
gelo," THE Florentine Renaissance in
Art" IAN Evening in Venice" "Raph-
ael and His Time" Nuremberg and
Albert Durer," "A Glimpse Of Holland
in the Time Of Rembrant." The dates
on whichr these lectures will be given
will be announced later.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.
new Haven Auxiliary, American McAll
Association, Elects Officers.


The fifteenth annual meeting Of the
New Haven auxiliary to the American
McAll association was held on Wednes-
day, January is, at p. m. The pro-
gramme was as follows:
]. Missionary Chant,
2. Scripture lessons from the French
version of the first epistle of st. John,
", 14-21
3. Report of the secretary--Mrs. c. e.
Curtis
q. Report Of the treasurer-Read by
Mrs. Mcfarland.
The report Of the nominating commit
tee was acted upon and the following
officers were elected
President-Mss c. e. Cady.
Vice presidents-Mrs. Robert Brown,
Mrs. Il. C. Bradley, Mrs. Francis Way
land, Mrs. A. A. McAlister.
Secretary-Mrs. E. c. Curtis.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. V. Reynolds.
Audltor-Robert Brown.
Managers-Mrs. Charles A. White,
Mrs. Frank Benedict, Mrs. J. L. Leete,
Mrs. G. f. Burgess, Miss Edith Hart,
Miss f. A. Bristol, Mrs. George Kelly,
Mrs. Henry Lancraft Mrs. Frederick
Cowles, Mrs Pierce N. WEIGH, Mrs. j.
M. d. Root, Mrs. A. J. Ward, Mrs.
Boynton N Mcfarland, Miss Lellias
Burton, Mrs J. B. Gansby and Miss
Clara Leete.
After the business Of electing Off
GERS was concluded the ladies were
asked to listen to an address by Mrs
Frank d. Kelly of Elizabeth; N. j.. who
came to tell the New Haven auxiliary
of her visit to the mission in Paris dur
ing the past summer. She spoke with
great earnestness and power, holding
her listeners attention with genuine art.
as she showed her convictions to be
strong that the McAll mission is doing
Its work along the most desirable lines.
She spoke of it's leaders, notably Mr..
Greig, who occupies DR.. McAlPs respon-
sible place and fills it so admirably OF
her surprise at the smallness Of the out
lay made in each hall or sale, as it is
called, and of the fact that economy is
SO markedly shown in the management
and yet devotion Of self and richest
gifts and requirements freely bestowed
by this leader, Mr.. Greig, who has left
honors in his own country-Scotland-
to give himself to this work in a strange
land among the humble and the ignor
ant. The speaker was glad to say that
she has become an enthusiast as regards
this work, and her words inspired all
who listened with fresh ZEAL
The treasurer's report for the New
Haven auxiliary shows a total Of 1884,
SO, the annual contribution to the mis-
sion for the year ending February Is,
1899.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
STATUE OF NATHAN HALE.
Professor Hoppin Suggests One for the
Yale Campus.


Yale Campus.
Professor j. M. Hoppin has addressed
letter to the public advocating the
erection of a statue on the Yale campus
to the memory of Nathan Hale, 1859. A.
clay model of Nathan Hale has been
made by William Ordway Partridge,
who has done many such works of a
national character, and 1t was the pho
tograph of this model that gave Pro-
fessor Hoppin the idea that it would
be a splendid thing for Yale to have
this model produced in bronze and set
upon the campus. The statutes that
are now on the campus are of the schol-
ars Of the college, and this one would
be a pleasing innovation in it's being
that of a soldier, who indeed is closely
connected with early Yale traditions,
and is fitted in every way to inspire
patriotic sentiments.
Nathan Hale graduated from Yale In
1859, of the same class as the former
President Dwight. He left his studies
to join the army and rose rapidly to be
G" iSusSidil cllti tlicll a Cpldlll, etllei
through a gallant exploit of his own
planning in the capture of a British
sloop in New York harbor, from under
the guns of a frigate, he was chosen
by Washington to obtain news of the
enemys disposition and strength. This
he did with skill and success, but was
discovered with his notes upon him just
at the point of escape and was hanged
as a spy, his last words being, 81 am
sorry that l have but one life to give
for my country" He was twenty-one
years old.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
AGED EAsTFoRD PEOPLE.

Adah Ann Sharpe Backus, wife of
Timothy Backus, died of grip on Mon
day. February 1, aged ninety-seven
years. The funeral was held at her
home on Saturday, February 4, at II a.
M, the Rev. J. P. Trowbridge officiat-
ing. She was buried in the cemetery at
Westford, by the side Of her first hus-
band. Several rieces and nephews, be-
sides her husband, survive her.
Emily Moore Chapman, widow of
Jairus Chapman, passed away on Sat-
urday, February 4, at II a M, at the
age of ninety-two years and eight
months. She had been i'll for two weeks
with grip, which developed into pneu-
mona. She was born in Belchertown,
Mass, juno s. 1906
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
GOT THERE FINALLY.

Dwight Clark, who lives about four
miles from Derby on the New Haven
road. started out at 8 o'clock Monday
afternoon with an OK team and load
of milk He expected to reach Derby
by night and peddle the milk Tuesday
morning. He only got half way, how
ever, and was obliged to put up at a
Borrowing an additional
yoke Of oxen he started out early Tues
day, but It was noon before the out
fit reached Derby.-Derby News.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
SANDERS LECTURES


OIh tHt
The clergy Of all denominations in the
city are showing much interest in Pro-
fessor Sanders lectures on the history
of the English Bible on Saturday after
moons at o'clock in st. Paul's parish
house. An opportunity is now given to
learn the results of the latest studies
and Investigations from a scholarly
man who is very interesting lecturer.
In some of the churches persons who
cannot attend the lectures are making it
possible for Sunday school teachers to
do so. The lectures have never been
given in New Haven and are new. Stu
dents Of the Bible have in them a great
privilege. Their delivery is one Of the
most interesting parts of Lent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-16
Another Tenth g. v. veteran

home, 81 Orient street. Meriden, and
was buried in the East cemetery in
that city Tuesday, was a brave soldier
and served in Company A, Tenth regi
ment, Connecticut Volunteers, during
the War of the Rebellion, having re-
ceived an honorable discharge at the
close Of the war. He had been employ
ed by Manning, Bowman & Co. of Mer-
iden for several years, and at one time
he was member of Merriam post, G.
A. r. He leaves a wife, daughter and
q son.