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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
GREAT RIDGE.

The fact that the Mississippi river.
running i'm general north and south
direction intercepts the main trunk line s
TO the West. is responsible. says the
Scientific American. for some OF the
most notable OF the great bridges OF
the world. The Bismarck Bridge. on the
Union Pacific hallway. the Eads and
the Merchant bridges. at st. Louis, ana
the handsome structure designed by
Morrison for crossing the river at Mem
phis, are structures whose fame is
known the world over. The latest great
crossing of the Mississippi is the SYM
metrical and altogether beautiful struc-
ture which forms an important part OF
new line of railroad connecting the
cities OF Davenport and clinton, Ia
with Rock lslanl and Moline. III. The
railroad and the great bridge are some-
thing more than a mere connecting line
between the cities named. for the
towns at each end OF the line are the
meeting points OF number OF the
large railway systems OF the West The
Davenport, Rock Island and North
western Railroad is located along the
right bank Of the NJ ssissippi from
Clinton TO Davenport. from which point
u SNaHkS Will lollb curve 10 tue
south before crossing the river. The
line Itself has been constructed since
the middle Of September last; but the
bri ge has been under construction for
about two years.
The crossing Is made up of seven fix
ed spans with a draw span over tn"
main channel, It's total length being
23l0 feet. Commencing az the Rock
Island side. the bridge conssfs FIRST Of
three spans OF 200 feet. then draw
span 442 feet between the end pins. fol.
lowed by four fixed spans. the first Sos
feet IN length and the othets each %
feet In length. The total length OF the
viaduct approaches Is $50 feet the spans
OF which vary FROM 30 to 20 feet N
length. The superstructure. which was
built by tho PhcniX Bridge Company. IL
OF the standard American type through
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
VICTORIA RECEIVED
WITH ENTHUSIASM.

Dublin April 4.-Queen Victoria land
ed in Ireland this morning for the first
time in thirty-nine years. The disem-
barkation from the royal yacht was
accomplished at 1880.
The commander Of the forces in Ire
land, the Duke of Connaught: she
Lord Lieutenant Earl Cadogan, and
their staffs greeted her majesty and
the ride from Kingstown to Dublin
commenced in splendid weather and be-
fore huge. good natured crowds.
The Queens passage from kingstown
10 the Vice-regal lodge was accom-
plished without untoward incident and
was marked with great enthusiasm. At
the entrance 10 the city she received an
address OF welcome.
In her reply -te-t Ae-a address he Queen
said she came TO. Ireland for rest and
quiet and that IL gave her great glad
ness to return TO the land of so many
happy associations whose soldiers had
recently fought so gallantly. The fol-
lowing was Her laajesty's reply in full:
Il thank you heartily for the loyal
welcome and good wishes which you
have rendered me on behalf OF your
self and your fellow citizens on my ar
rival in the ancient capital of my Irish
dominion. i came to this fair country
to seek a change and rest and to re-
visi; scenes which recall to my mind
the warm welcome given to both my
self and my beloved husband. I am
deeply gratified that1 have been able
ar this time to see again the mother
land OF those brave sons who have re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Gustave Peck had a narrow escape
from death this morning. With his
brother, Sylvanus, he was at work re-
pairing a chimney on a house at the
corner OF Fourth street and Mauran
avenue. Gustave was on the roof and
his brother on the groun.. Gustave
lost his balance and rolled from the
peak and then fell headlong toward the
ground. His brotner saw him just rs
he fell, and stood ready to break his
fall, and succeeded in so doing Gus
tave fell into his arms and then to the
ground. He was picked up uncon-
scious and taken into the house. and
DIR. Hunt was called. Upon eyamina-
tion he found that two RIBS had been
broken by the fall When Mr.. Peck
caught his brother his head was with
in five feet of the ground.
The Massasoit club and he Business
Mems association will keep open houses
this evening Both will serve lunches,
and the latter will give an enterta n
ment. Arrangements have been made
to get full return of the election.
The different political parties are
making extra efforts -te get-eHt the en-
tire vote Of the toAn but the Repub-
leans feel assured that every candi-
date on their ticket Will be elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04

Gently distinguished themselves in the
defence OF my crown and empire with
cheerful valor as conspicuous now as
ever In their glorious past. l pray that
the Almighty God may ever bless and
direct you i'm the high functions which
You exercise for the benefit OF your fell
low citizens"
The queen appeared to be much af-
fected by the warmth of her welcome.
Mr.. Burke, Il son of the former city
sword beafe~. took the place of Mr..
James Egan. the sword bearer. who
had refused To ofiiciate. But the lord
mayor himself handed the sword ana
keys 10 her majesty. who touched them.
The ceremonies at the city gate were
most p cturesque. London's jubilee
Lord Mayor Sir George Faude Phil
ipps declared that the reception and
ceremonies were the finest he had ever
seen, far surpa assing those of the great
jubilee. In reply 10 the address OF well
come of the township commissioners
of Kingstown the queen handed the fol-
lowing to the chairman:
II thank you for your loyal and du-
tful address and for the warm well
come wherewith you have greeted me.
On setting foot again on Irish soil ]
received with heartfelt satisfaction
your assurances of devotion and affec-
tion towards me. / am looking for
ward with much pleasure to my visit
TO this part of my dominion and pray
may God bless ireland with increasing
welfare and prosperity"
AS this written reply was handed to
the chairman her majesty said:
II am very pleased to find myself in
Ireland again"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04

bill reduces this to Is per cent. and
adds these important provisions:
Provided, That on and after the date
when this act shall take effect all mer-
chandise and articles, except coffee, not
dutiable under the tariff laws OF the
United States and all merchandise and
articles entered into Porto Rico free OF
duty under orders heretofore made by
the secretary OF war, shall be admitted
into the several parts thereof, when
imported from the United States. free
OF duty, all laws or parts OF laws to the
contrary Notwithstanding, and when
ever the legislative assembly OF Porto
Rico shall have enacted and put into
operation a system of local taxation to
meet the necessities of the government
of Porto Rico by this act established
and shall by resolution duly passed so
notify the president he shall make
proclamation thereof, and thereupon all
tariff duties on the merchandise and
articles going into Porto Rico from the
United States or coming into the United
States from Porto Rico shall cease, and
from and after such date all such mer-
chandise and articles shall be entered
at the several ports OF entry free OF
duty: and in no event shall any duties
be collected after the first day of
March. 1902.
Another provision is that all coffee
duty OF five cents a pound. This Is n
protection to the most important Porto
Rican crop.
Unlike the House bill the Senate bill
makes the beginning OF civil govern
ment for Porto Rico. There Is TO be
governor appointed by the president OF
the United States, an executive council
appointed by the president, and a leg
islature, one house elected by the Por-
TO Rican people. The island Is to have
resident commissioner In Washington.
Provision Is also made for a special
commission of three members 10 revise
and simplify the Porto Rican laws,
equalize taxation, improve the admin
istration OF justice assist i'm the crea-
tion of an educational system and
make all other provisions that may be
necessary TO secure ana extend the ben
efits OF a republican form OF govern
ment to all the inhabitants of Porto
Rico"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
WITHDREW
FROM CHAMBER
A Very Lively Session Of the
italian Parliament.
SOCIALISTS ENTERED PROTEST.
They Declared That Provisions Of the Coa-
stItullon Had Been Violated.
REELECTION Of SIGN0R COLOMBO
As President PrsclpItslsd The Troubls, 150 Depu-
tss In All Left The Chamber Bodj Finally
Adjourned 10 May IS.
REELECTION OF SIGNOR COLOMBO

Rome, April A parliamentary
deadlock was reached yesterday in the
Italian chamber of deputies. when the
entire Socialist group left the house as
protest against the violation of the
constitution. The chamber was crowd
ed at the opening OF the session, as a
scene was anticipated. The vice presi-
dent, Signor Palberti, took the chair
and read the minutes OF the last ses-
sion. at which Signor Colombo was re-
elected president. Signor Sanardell
on behalf OF the constitutional opposi-
tion, declared that he considered the
election null and void.
Signor Pantano made a s'milar state
ment on behalf Of the extreme left, an
nouncing that they would withdraw
and leave the majority TO carry out
this crime against Parliamentary in
stitutions."
All the factions cheered Signorf PAN
tano and also the Socialists. who left
the chamber. crying: Long live the
constituent assembly" When they had
gone. the partisans of Slgnor G.olitti
and Signor Sanardelli followed suit
with cheers for the constituent assem-
bly,. Several Rightists even Joined
them. over $50 deputies thus left the
hail amid a scene of intense excitement.
Vice President Palberti then asked
Signor Colombo to resume the presi-
dency OF the chamber, which he did
amid loud applause from the majority
He thanked his supporters for re-elec-
tion which, ne said, constituted the
finest compensation for the moments Of
bitterness through which he had
passed. He then submitted modifica-
tions OF the rules of the chamber. which
were adopted unanimously, all the op-
position having retired
Signor Toldai, Centrist. then moved
that the house adjourn until May Is
The premier. Gen. Pelleux. accented
the proposal and the chamber rose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
0LNEYvILiE..

The olneyvillc Democrats appear TO
have more snap than those of Providence.
Tor they held very interesting rally i'm
Irons hall last evening, the attendance
at which was large. The speakers Of
fered nothing new.
T.. 9. Cannon presided and introduced
the following speakers: Hon. c. T. Cor
man, George 7. Brown w. t. Barry.
Luke Kavanagh, John ]. Docl<ery and ].
Cunningham.
AZ the meeting OF Manufacturers lodge
of odd Fellows last evening, the third
degree was conferred upon one candi-
date. IL was voted 10 wear uniforms on
the occasion of the May demonstration.
This evening the crack whist players
Of the Young Mems Literary and Social
club Will try conclusions with those OF
the olneyville Temperance Cadets.
There is good cigar at the house OF
Fire company No. 10 and this is on ac-
count of n young man. arriving at the
home of Hoseman Elmer Willett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04

out. with built up lattice, posts and
cords, and eye bars for the tension
members. The bridge is carried upon
masonry piers. the foundations for
which were carried down by the pneu-
matte process. The draw span is elec-
trically operated.
AS the pivot pier of the draw is ex-
posed to floods and to heavy flow Of
ice il is protected by a fender pier on
the upstream side. This pier is con-
tlnhous timber crib 26 feet in width $50
feet long and 2S feet in height. the wat
er at this point being feet deep at its
lowest stage. The crib is strengthened
by four interior longitudinal walls. and
by series of transverse walls spaced
5 feet centre to centre. The nose of the
crib at it's upstream end is formed with
an angle Of 80 degrees.
To protect the cutting edge at the
nose from heavy floating driftwood and
the action of ice. IL was at first propos-
ed TO cover the inclined surfaces with a
fencing of heavy steel plates. but owing
To the difficulty in fastening and hold
ing the same and providing the seces-
sary backing. il was decided TO sheath
the nose with a protection OF old rails.
The rails. which weigh SO pounds TO the
yard. were laid up the face of the slope
i'm 2S foot lengths. They were spaced D
inches apart. center TO center and were
fastened with ordinary railroad spikes
TO each horizontal course of crib work.
They were also secured by drift bolts,
which pass through holes in each side
OF the fanges. and were secured by
nuts on the inner side OF the
timbers of the crib work.
After the rails were all in place the in
tervening spaces were filled up with ce-
mont mortar so as 10 afford practic-
ally smooth surface and avoid any
roughness which would tend to cause
lodgment of driftwood or ice against
ihn-nnse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
BRITISH OF | E7S n KkAMES.

Ii Is curious to note how many or the
men who are now at the war are bet
ter known by their nicknames than by
the names to which they were born.
remarks the London Mail. All the
world over Lord Roberts is well known
as "Bobs." chiefly so through Rudyard
Kipllng while Lord Kitchener OF khar-
toum is seldom among his intimates
known as anything but * of X"
Col. Baden-P Powell, who has been pop
ular all his life was known at Eto as
"old Bathing Towel" Col Byron. VINO
is y. ID. G. % Lord Roberts, is known
as "the Strong Man" Major Orr-Ew-
ing who commands the Warwickshire
Yeomanry ard who married a sister
OF the Duke OF Roxburgh. is called The
Weasel" Cant. Peel is known as
Monkey" Capt. Milligar. one OF the
smartest young men. as the Canary
Capt Seymour Fo;Tescue as the
Commodore" while Mr.. Schomberg
Mcdonnell. who was Lord Sallsbury's
secretary. but gave up the position on
going to the war. is known TO every
one as Pom"
Mr. Hugo de Battle Is best known as
sugar" Capt. Lawson and capt
Bag9t Chest sr. who are often together
are known aa Bubble and Squeak :"
and Sir Claud DE- Crespigny IS krown
as Creepy" Even the Duke OF Marl-
borough. great man as he is. is called
sonny bv those who known him
well, ard the Duke of Westminster is
konwn as "nen dor" Last. but not
least. the Duke ~ Cambridge. who was
az one time head of the war office. on
account ~ h's convection with tho pub
lic parks. Is known as George
Ranger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
BRISTOL.

The town council held a special meet
ing last evening and a report was made
on the repairing of Metacom avenue
and Bay View avenue. Work on Bay
View avenue will be commenced at
once. The committee on derrick for the
town wharf made a partial report
Engineer Chase will commence today
at the corner OF State and Wood
streets, running south TO Walker and
Cove. examing as to the depth OF soil
free from ledges so as to enable an
estimate TO be made as early as pos
sibe on the cost of sewer.
Owing TO a mistake by the Citizens
committee the name OF Mr.. Charles l..
Perkins was omitted from the nomi-
nation papers for senator i'm opposition
10 the Republican nominee
Mt Hope Park company met yester-
day and organized as follows: Presi-
dent, Edward Delhanty; vice president,
j. Wilhelm; treasurer, j. Myers; secre-
tary, James Mcconnell.
The company is capitalized at $50, 900.
The work on improvements at the park
Will be commenced at once. There are
TO be eleven directors instead OF seven,
as formerly, with William b. DeWolf
chairman of the board. All OF the
small stockholders have been bought
out and the company now consists of
but fourteen stockholders.
Messrs. Carpenter and Skinner less
ees OF the DeWolf Inn. have number
of men employed in overhauling and
making the necessary arrangements
for opening on May 1st.
The monthly session OF the court OF
probate was held yesterday
The account of George A. Peckham,
admin strator on the estate OF William
G. Peclxham, for allowance, was ap-
proved.
The account of Allen G.. Sanford. adj
minstrator on the estate OF John Il.
Pearse. for allowance and order Of dis
tribution, was continued. The report
of the commissioners on the Ellen
Perry property. for allowance, was re-
&c we'd and ordered advertised
The request of the administrators on
the Anna l.. u. Dor nigh estate for ex-
tention of time to render an inventory
was continued to May l.
A force of riggers arrived yesterday
from the Boston firm of Bilman e. Son
and will commence rigging the seventy
footers. The masts are being got
ready and the rigging is being fitted to
the mast heads.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Br stol Business Mems association will
be held i'm the association rooms in the
Hasbrouck block this evening.
Frederick II. Fischer, who has been
employed by G. r. Dimond as baker.
has removed with his family TO Roos-
vile. staten Island. where he has pur-
chased bakery business
The Knights OF Columbus OF this
town are planning Ter the erection of a
new building for their own use.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
WARREN

The o. NJ. club held their fortnightly
meeting at the Kings Daughters rooms
on Water street last evening. Literary
and musical exercises were enjoyed
Clarence N. Dempsey of st. Johns
bury, is visiting his uncle, Mr..
Isaac Foreman on Federal street.
Rev. c. ". Cook, pastor at East
Bridgewater, Mass. has been appoint
ed by the Methodist conference which
met in Providence, to the NJ. +. church
of this place.
Mr.. George A. Farnum OF Uxbrldge,
Mass, is visiting Mr.. John Barry at
$ home on Main street.
III. w. Eddy has resigned his position
as cashier of the National Hope bank,
which he has held for upwards Of ten
years, and Edward II. Cutler. son of
Charles X. Cutler, has been elected to
NIL the vacancy. Mr.. Cutler for several
years has held a position in the Mer-
chants bank OF Providence. Mr.. Eddy
will go south shortly where he has ac-
cepted a better pos tion
A child named CLANCY is iii with scar
let fever in one of the blocks Of the
Warren Manufacturing company
MIR. Daniel Bushee is iii at his home
on the Kickemuit road.
Thomas Stott. who has been employed
as master mechanic in Cutters mill for
over ten years. recently accepted m
liar position in Providence.
David Kelly is building a dwell ng
house on Unon street.
The plant for the manufacture of gas
for the entire county OF Bristol is near
completion. BY today all will be I'm
readiness. The plant is situated in the
rear of the old sugar refinery and when
completed will represent an outlay OF
5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
AUBURN.

The condition OF Miss Mary J. Mer-
chant, supervisor Of music I'm the town
OF Cranston. Is improved.
Miriam Sewing circle. II. OF r.. gave n
pie supper In odd Fellows hall last even
inc.
The young son OF Charles walgren.
who has been III since birth. died yes-
terday at his parents residence In South
Auburn.
The regular annual meeting of the An
burn public library YVES held I'm the III
brarv rooms i'm odd Fellows han last
evening. The following officers were
elected: President William r. Duten,ple;
vice president Valentine Amy: secro-
tary. Rev r. 6. Dana; treasurer w. ~
Bailey; auditor. Rev Dr. Arthur Given:
board OF trustees, Prof v. l.. Fargo
capt. q. a. Spink Rev ~. g. Iowdcn'
There was a large attendance. Reports
of secretary. treasurer and librarian
were read and nil accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
q HOME We DING.

The wedding OF Henry c. Cram, ESQ,
and Miss Abbie NJ. Pomroy was solemn
lied yesterday at the residence OF the
bride on Elmwood avenue. The attend
ance was confined 10 the immediate fam
lilies Of the contracting uarties on ac-
count OF recent deaths i'm the brides fam
lily.
p The bride. accompanied by her brother.
GOrham u. pomroy, entered he room to
the Nstrains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march and there was met by the BRIDE
groom and his best man. Arthur II. Tur-
ner. The marriage service was conduct
cd by Rev. Wallace Nuttng.
The groom IL wei known among the
younger lawyers Of the city. and Miss
Pomroy Is the daughter OF the late Cor
ham u. PomrOy. one OF the founders OF
the Pomroy Coal company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
PAWTUxET VALLEY

The closing rally of the campaign was
held In the st. Johns hall. lower story.
last evening. bv the French Republican
club OF Arctic. The room was completely
filled a half hour before the exercises
commence. Mr.. Felix Herbert was elect
cd chairman and addressed the audience
in French. His remarks were received
with much enthusiasm. Representa-
tive William V. Slocum was called upon
and gave an outline OF the record of
the Republican party TO the present day.
showing the benefit TO the manufactures
and the laborer of the measures passed
by that party. Ills remarks were fire.
quently interrupted by applause. Short
speeches were made by members of the
club which were received with much en-
thusiasn At the close of the exercises
members OF the club
At the school meeting held previous
TO the Republican rally IN Arctic an at
tempt was made to Introduce politics into
the arena OF education The election OF
DIR Chagnon. J T.. McNsilis and Robert
Wilcox was tiercely contested but
Is probably an indication OF the Republi-
can politics of that district at the clec-
tion today.
MIR. Paris Johnson proprietor of the
FIskevile hotel. died at his late resi-
dence Monday afternoon after a pro-
trnctcd Illness.
The Phonix w. G. II. L. will give n
medal contest and n Tom Thumb we'd
ding In the, Baptist church vestry Thurs
day evening.
Camp Francis G. Greene, Sons of Vet.
crans, will hold an important meeting I'm
G.. A. II. hall. Phenix, Friday evening.
superintendent William NJ Sphinx is
again seriously III at his residence in
Natick.
a pair of horses belonging I'm Olney-
Vile and driven by owen McSally. be-
coming frightened on Main street
Natick. yesterday badly wrecked the
wagon to which they were attached by
colliding with post
Gibson council. n. OF c.. met Monday
eypning at cir rooms I'm Arctic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
AT THE NORTH END.

The Providence Betting company has
torn down couple of old buildings To
the south OF its present plant and will
at once raise quite a substantial new
building This concern has had a mo
prosperous career and the extension OF
it's works is looked upon with pleasure
by every resident of this section The
company recently won its controversy
In the courts with the inspector of build
ings i'm regard to the right to build over
the old canal
The polling places in this section were
but lightly patronized this morning
The funeral of Joseph Bourgeois. which
took place from his late residence on
Cady street today, was largely attended
A lively runaway horse on Randall
square last evening was stopped by a
citizen just as the animal was about TO
dash into crowd of employees of tha
local mills who were returning from their
work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-04
CRanSTOs.

The Pocosset Fire Engine company held
their regular meeting Monday evening
The discussions were more or less heated
and much routine business was trans
acted
The Meshanticut Park association Will
hold a concert and smoker at Meshanti-
cut Park tonight
Special services are being held thia
week I'm both 81. AIMS and ST. Bar
tfoiumcws churches Rev Ir Eaton H.
~ town and viii deliver sermon be-
fore leaving. Re Is an old resident OF
Cranston.