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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
FIRE CAUSES LOSS
OF OVER 100000.
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The good work done by the tugboat cap
tain Is but a little OF what might have
been accomplished by fireboat
Time and again Il has been urged that
the city should augment its Gre depart
ment by causing nreboat to be built
and placed I'm commission.
The answer has ever been that the ini-
tial expense would be too heavy and that
the cost OF maintaining water front
company would be such that the citizens
would object To the project.
Various schemes by way of substitution
were suggested. One was that the city
should contract with the local towboat
company. on one OF the tugs a powerful
fire pump could sit: but the futility of
this plan was discovered The boat might
be far down the bay with tow in charge
and before 70 could he signalled to return
it's services would be of no benefit
COULD HAVE SAVED PROPERTY.
Twenty minutes OF work. such as fire
boat could have given. would have held
todays fire in the west pocket and have
saved 5000, 600 worth OF property from COM
pletc annihilation. as well as prevented
the interruption OF business OF immense
proportions and Importance.
The loss has already been stated. The
immediate loss, that entailed by the de-
stvuction OF the pier and its contents, is
covered by insurance.
The loss I'm dollars and cents caused by
| interruption OF traffic and In wages can
| not be calculated
So far as Is possible the Consolidated
Railroad company will transfer it's
Wilkesbarrc pier business TO Harbor
Junction. near Sassafras Point. and by
carrying its coal around the city. will be
able to fll orders up the valley.
There were no casualties at thIs fire
| Capt Mullen OF the East Providence de-
| partment however, found " cNpedlent to
execute a short war dance. for n live tim
ber dropped down his neck and warmed
up his back 10 an extent greater than
was desired and appreciated
-Four hosting engines were lost. The
loading engine At the shore end and the
valuable steel cable were saved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
EIGHT PERISHED.
Steamer Alpha Wrecked on a
Reef Near Entrance to
Union Bay.

Vancouver. H. c.. Dec. 1S.-News of the
worst marine disaster OF the season in
British Columbia waters has been brought
here by the steamer Car from Union
Bay or the east side OF Vancouver ISL
and.
The famous steamer Alpha whose un-
authorized trip 10 Cape Nome last May
brought her into trouble with the treas
ury department az Washington, was
wrrrivcrf orr n rc~f-f1ear-the entrance TO
Union Bay and not vestige OF the
steamer remains
Her managing owner, captain. purser.
two engineers, two able seamen and q
the crew of "a were saved by the pluck
of an unknown member OF the ships
crew who swan in raging sea from the
wreck 10 lighthouse with "a line around
his waist.
The drowned are:
Samuel Barboe OF Vancouver, manag-
ing owner
capt i. n. Yorke, Victoria, master.
Engineer Dunn, Victoria.
Second Assistant Engineer Murray.
Vancouver
n. l.. White, purser. Vancouver
Crosby, able seaman.
Sullivan. able seaman.
St0waway. name unknown
The ship Alpha was valued at Si5 600.
Her cargo comprised $50 tons OF salt sal
mon and $50 tons of coal consigned to
Yokohama and values, at SS0.O00. The total
insurance OF the ship and her cargo was
$4,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
MANY BUYERS.
Representatives Of JaweIry
Houses From All Parts Of
tho Country Now Here.

Providence is the metropolis for the
jewelry trade and at the present time the
hotels are fast filling with buyers frop all
over the country.
Among the most prominent OF recent ar
rivals are: Frank Pfaelzer OF Pfaelzer
Bros. Springfield Mass; w. s. Buxton
and Dana Buxton. also Of Springfield;
Harris F. Clips. Albany. N. Y; Mr.. Mey-
ers, Montreal, Canada; Frank Warriner
OF Padan & Co, Springfield, Mass: Jo-
seph Wiener OF Wiener Bros. New York
city; NJ. Hainsfurther OF Petersboro. ILL.,
q. Steinfeld OF Rochester, n. Y: Albert
kienstadter OF Chicago; Mr.. Tallman of
Marshall Field. Chicago: Mr.. Black of
Black Bros. Buffalo. n. Y: Mr.. Lehman
Of Lehman & Pressman. Baltimore.
Among those expected 10 arrive shortly
are: T.. Cohn. New York; sB. Collins.
Grand Rapids, Mich: Julius Felsenthal,
Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
AGREEMENT
WAS NOT
II REACHED.
Conference Between Fall River
Strikers and Treasurer
Without Result.

New Bedford, Dec. 1s.-Thls forenoon a
delegation OF five fixers and an equal
number OF weavers, all from the Acush-
net Mills. called at the office of the cor
poration, whore they were seen by Mr..
Knowles.
The delegation from the strikers first
asked what terms of settlement could be
agreed upon for the return of the fxers.
whereupon he replied that he did not
care To discuss that question, as there
was nothing for him 90 discuss. But the
conference continued, during which he
said that whoever worked in the mills
as fixer must look after 100 Northrop
looms. and N n man so engaged could not
do the work others would be hired who
could.
Then followed a discussion on the COM
plications of a Northrop loom. and The
time consumed In putting in warps. after
which the treasurer was asked IL it was
not possible to come 10 some arrange
ment In providing helpers should he insist
on single man caring for 100 looms OF
the pattern
To his he replied that that number OF
Northr0p looms must be looked after by
"a single man. whoever worked at the job :
that that was what Is being done. and
that Is what would have TO be done i'm
the future. When asked IL there were
not many looms idle because OF liability
to fix by learners. he replied yes and
thereupon he was asked IL an arrange
ment could be made would he reinstate
the old nXers
To this he shook his head I'm the mega
tive, followed with the reply that such a
matter would be left entirely with the
overseer. The same ultimatum was given
when asked concerning the return of the
weavers on strike. and i'm conclusion he
was asked IL he would ask for confer
ence with the manufacturers.
on this point he positively declined TO
entertain the idea, saying that he had
nothing which he wished 60 confer with
them on, and the delegation departed
each committee retiring 20 its respective
headquarters. whore the strikers were
assembled awaiting the report from their
representatives.
In substance the above IL the report
OF the conference which was made at q
meeting OF the fiScrs at their headquar-
ters just after the visit of Treasurer
Knowles and then followed one OF the
splciest meetings which has been held
during the strike, speeches were made by
number OF the men employed i'm che
mills, and each and every one who spoke
'vNNtitN Hpvh VIC Sdihe toplc-tO llEHL the
management TO the bitter end. IN fact,
such vote was taken later on after acr
cepting the committees report
There Will b. mass meeting Of tho
weavers tomorrow morning at the ixers
headquarters. and on Thursday evening
will be called special general meeting
of the weavers' union. Meanwhile a Joint
committee OF the fxers and weat ers,
u I'm all will visit the Blackstone Valley
for the purpose OF raising funds with
which 10 maintain the strike. num-
ber of this committee LETT the city this
afternoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
Chicago Markets.
KNIGHTS OF PYIHIAs.

Smithoniahs lodge held regular con-
vention last evening at the hall at 9s
Weybosset street Brother j. w Brown
OF Storm King lodge, No. III, Of New
burg. N. Y. who has been under the
care of this lodge. was reported well, and
the regular sick benefits were ordered.
After the regular routine business was
concluded, tho lodge proceeding TO work
the rank of esquire, the chairs being oc-
cupied by the following team: c. c.,
Geo. w. Harding OF Palestine; V. c., +.
q Henry Shuler OF PALESTINE: prelate, G.
G. NJ II. Mchrillen OF Ivanhoe; NJ at r.,
G.. y. Becker OF Ivanhoe.
The work was well executed and very
impressive Two applications was re-
ceived. and II Is expected there will be
work In the first second and third ranks
at the next meeting.
Tho following officers were elected for
the year 1901: c., John j. McGee; V.
c., George w. smith; prelate. James w.
weatherby; NJ OF w. William Gilfoil:
X. OF n. and g., A. .. Makee, +. c.: NJ.
of f.. Henry r. Holmes. II. c.. NJ. of r.,
Chandler u. Rawson: M. at A., Charles
o. Wood. T. c.: I. c.. John Mcleod: o.
O.. Nicholas Bell: trustees. II. @. Hunter,
p. c.. John MeLeoad and William GIL
foil.
Visitors were present from Elmwood.
Ivanhoe, ST. John. Pythias, Garfield. ORR
entail, Palestine and Blake lodges. After
the business was completed. n social time
was enjoyed. and "A collation. served. The
officers will be Installed vt the next con-
vention. Jan. Z. 1901 by ID. q. &. Ernest
a. Scott
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
DEFENDED CULT.
Address on Christian Science
by Judge CIaTkson in Infantry
Hall Last EVaning.

The lecture on Christian Science, by
Judge Joseph II. Clarkson OF omaha
Neb.. at Infantry hall. last evening, was
quite largely attended, and much inter-
est was manifested I'm the subject
Judge Clarkson is a convincing speaker
and evidently was most thoroughly in
earnest I'm all he said. He is member
of "the Christian Science Board OF Lee
tureship OF the First Church OF Christ
Scientist. of Boston"
Judge Clarkson was introduced by Will
lard T. Hatch of the lecture board. and
made "A very lengthy and interesting adj
dress In which he defended the cult and
Mrs. Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
CLAIMS HEAVY DAMAGES.

The Rhode Island Suburban Railway
company has been sued by Abraham
shuskansky. who seeks 20 recover $4,000
for personal injuries
Mr.. Shuskansky on October 18th. 1900.
was passenger on one of defendants 3
cars and while he was trying TO got OF
he asserts the car was suddenly strntcd
up and he was thrown 20 the ground.
one OF MIR. Shuskansky's ribs was
broken and he alleges other serious and
permanent injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
F|REMEN HURT.
Hose Carl Was Overturned
While Responding 10 an
Alarm Of Fire.

Boston. Dec. lS.-Four hosemen were
hurt here while responding 10 an alarm
OF fire early this morning, by the over
turning OF a hose wagon at the corner Of
Washington and Dover streets.
Those severely injured were; Driver
James J. Hughes OF South Boston. a bad
scalp wound. a lacerated wound over
right eve. and sprain OF the left ankle.
Hoseman VIM. r. Costello. Roxbury.
Both feet injured.
Hoseman John H. Barutio, Roxbury.
Right foot injured.
Hosemsn James #. Fitzgerald South
Boston. Right knee and ankle hurt.
All four men were taken TO hospi-
tai. but later Barutio went To his home.
The accident was caused by the wagon
wheels catching in the car tracks. The
fire was small one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM.

Newton, Mass. Dec. lS.-wm. Robin
son. The negro who some time ago ac-
quircd kreattioiorietv$b by his persistent
ottfntions % Mrs. Mary y. Hartshorn, a
wealthy rtsident 0f Newton Centr, whom
ne wished 20 mary, waifelven "a hearing
today in The Newton uollcc court. and ar
ter being exsmlncf az 20 hls sanity by
two phyacians, waT committed to the
worcester insane feylum by Judge J. c.
kennedy.
Robinson n ~ years OF age ana formerly
a student az the Newton theological
seminary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
WORK ON COLUMBIA.

New York. Dec is.-Ex-Commodore f.
D. Morgan. who Will have charge Of CO.
lumbia I'm her races with the new defend
erl will, have the old champion afioat
early in April.
He said recently that the work OF over
hauling and preparing her would he done
at City Island, where she now lies haul
cd out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

shamolxin. Pa, Dec is--The strlKe st
Natalie colliery ended this morning. 1870
employees returning 90 work. The Shamo-
kin Coal company agreed 90 grand every
body the 10 yer cent. increase. remstat %
several discharged men and give non
union men two days I'm which 10 settle
differences with union men. otherwis.
the former will be discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
SUIT ON BOND.

Hunter 9. white and Benjamin II. child
have sued James Keller Patrick =. Hove
and Michael J. Hayes 60 recover 5000.
The defendants gave n bond 90 the high
sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Child providing
that ~ James keeler did not pay any
Judgment In the suit against him then
pending which suit was brought by Annie
Costello they would do so IL ~ claimed
the judgment obtained by Annie Costello
has not been paid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
THE BOoz HtzlNG INQUIRY.

West Point, Dec. fS--The military
court OF inquiry appointed by the secre-
tary OF war To Investigate the charges
OF hazing at the military academy two
years ago. will arrive here this afternoon
20 continue the Investigation which was
begun at Bristol. Pa yesterday
Just what scooe the Investigation will
cover or the length OF time the court will
remain I'm session here cannot be ascer.
tained. untB after the arrival OF The offl-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
ROBBERS SECURE
$4,000 IN Cash.
Blew Open Vault Of Kennsdy's Bank at
Hope, Ind, and Then Made
Their Escape.

waiting in darkened part OF the main
street on which the bank was located.
when their actions were observed by the
operator in charge OF the telephone ex-
change.
The alarm was quickly spread and a
posse OF citizens began at once 10 scour
the surrounding country. No trace OF the
robbers has yet been found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

Hope, Ind. Dec. ls.-Kennedy's bank
was entered early today by three men
who destroyed the vault with heavy
charge of nitro-glycerine and secured, It
is said. $1,000
So quietls was the job done that the
robbers secured their plunder and were
entering a carriage, which they mad in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
the WEATHER.

Washington. Dec. is.-For New Eng.
land: Fair. warmer tonight: Wednesday
partly cloudy and warmer. probably rain
or snow I'm Vermont and western Massa.
chusetts. variable winds becoming fresh
aouf hprlV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

The department Of public works has
awarded contracts for the North river
rag stone need for the coming year, 20
James g Con. ana the contract for a1
viirified sewer pipe needed by the depart
Grant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
CRY or PROVIDENCE.
Department Of Milk Inspection.

As required by Public Statutes. Chapi.
ii7. Sect. ~ notice Is hereby given that
Nincenzo Aaccarum OF Providence has
been this day convicted or selling adul-
tefafcd mill
WAITER O. SCOTT. Inspector
Providence. Dee. IT,, i9Jg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
tx.cov. wcLcoTFS cuHuIrlcN.

Boston. Dec ia bulletin Issued by
Or Putnam. ex-cov. Woicotrs phylIcian.
this forenoon says: "Ex-Gov Woicntt A.
holding his own and at ieust o. no worse
the morning No crisis - expected i3-
day."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
1n. Owe, TIn, Wears,

Mrs wtNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
hns been used for over atty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while tceihine. with perfect success n
soothcs the child. softens the gums. al
inNs all pain. curcs wind collie. and II the
best remedy FOR D.nrrhoca. IL will re.
ievc the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists In every part OF the
world Twcuty-Nve cents e bottle he
suie and ast fnr Mrs Minslov's s. 9TH
ing S!rup, and take uc other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
RillROaD CO. vs.. RACKmEN.

The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company has taken It's
controversy with scmc hackmcn M the
Union station into thc common pleas III
vision of the supreme court
Patrick Mulvey. George Books ana Ed-
ward Costigan are tn three h1cismou
against whom suit has been begun hy tho
railroad company.
The company wants $500 from each of
tho mon FOR trcspa ssing on its property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
SEARCHING INVESTIGATION.

Dunkirk. N. Y, Dec. 1S-Corder Blood
will hold searching inquest into the
cause OF and responsibility for the recent
Normal school fire at Fredonia, when sew
eral lives were lost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

TO LET-CoMFoRTART.E ROOMS AT
80 Mathcwson street. cars TO all points
AZ the door. two minutes walk 10 the
theatres. g. 90 $3.50 a week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
WOODS ART GALLERY,
tgQ H.2b .....- 49,.

VISIT 90 thn reason may prove both
rleasant and proiAabio Art treasures
arc always acceptable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

TO LET-Igis WHEATON STREET.
above Bencnt. small tenement. , rooms;
sink. with wntcr; separate entrance; rent
$40 psy we.k. Apply "a Westminster
Room ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18
Kew YORK Stocks,

Reported hy FLETCHER & TAPPAN.
Sli-3l5-Sl6 Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-18

TO reliable retail merchants or salariel
people holding permanent positions. such
as bank clerks. superintendents. foromen.
statesmen, cashiers, bookkeepers. school
teachers. clerks. etc; ali business treat
ed strictly confidential. and IN "A reliable
manner; easy terms; conveyancing and
notary public. Write full particulars or
call; hours TO 8.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17
COAL POCKETS OPENED.
The First shiP Has Gone Into New
Dock To Bs Discharges.

The Grand Trunk coal pockets by the
side Of the railroad bridge in East Deer
ing, was opened yesterday, tho coal steam
er Turret Bell OF the Dominion Goal com
pany going into the deck, which has re-
GENTLY been dredged 10 discharge her car
20 Of $500 tons. This coal rocket has cleo
trio hoists and It's disoharging capacity
il 5000 tons Of GOAL every 10 hours. The
Dominion Coal company has n contract
with people In Canada for 200, 900 tons
Of coal to be delivered this winter before
tine Sc. Lawrence is opened In the spring
and ell OF this coal Will come here and
go up over the Grand Trunk. The Tur-
ret line Of coal shiDs operated by the
Dominion Coal company all have On
pacity OF about 5000 tons and one OF
these ships will be arriving In Portland
every few days this winter and probably
all the year around. The Grand Trunk
Coal pockets are oomplste In every par
ticuIar and cost the company about 1885,
UOO
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17
MR.. BRYAN's PLANS.

Lincoln. Neb., December l5,-Ia an
nouncing his plans for the future, W. j.
Bryan makes the following statements
~ have for several weeks had in con-
formulation the establishment of q week
Iy newspaper and this seems an oppor-
tune time for undertaking it.
Intending to devote my life to tn
study and discussion of public ques-
tions, / have chosen this method be-
cause it will best accomplish the pur-
poses which have In view. Through
such paper 1 shall be able to keep in
touch with social and political problems.
1.-The paper will at the same time, ii
successful, provide an income sufficient
for peouniary needs, and this kind OF
work will allow me more time with my
family than l have been able to enjoy
for several years past.
81 expect to lecture occasionally, espeni.
ally in college towns where / can speak
to students. but my principal work
will be done with the nan or. prehaps.
] should say, with the psncil.
1.-THE papsr will be called The Com
moner and win defend the principles ssi
forth in the Kansas City platform. The
first issue Will appear in January.
shall bs pr oprietor and editor"
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17
FOR MAYOR or WORCESTER.

Worcester, Mass, December 10 The
recount OF ballots cast for mayor and
license in the city election begun at &c
O'Clock this morning and continued un.
til 80 this evening, when the registrars
OF voters decided to adjourn until Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock. Ballots east
In wards, /, 3, and 5, and precinct
2 OF ward 4. were counted, and the result
at adjournment showed Philip j
O'Connell, Democrat, leading by 10 votes
The majority for license announced
Tuesday night as 1906, was cut down to
so votes. The claim that MIR. Little. tins
Republican candidate. had been crsdibsd
with 80 votes too many inipreoinot / OF
Ward 5. was verified when the recount
showed MIR. O'Connsll had a net gain
OF 63 In the precinct. Thomas + Harvey,
the Democratic oandidate-elect, to the
committee ON council, lost three votes In
the recount of ward ballots, but still
has so votes to the good. The recount was
conducted amidst the most intense ex-
element The corridors of City hall
were throngea with men throughout the
day and reports Of changes on the vote as
announced spread through the city ike
yild-flre,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17

Chicago. December Is The next con-
vention OF the National W. O. 4 u. VIII
be held in Fort Worth, Texas, II suit
able railroad Accommodation can be oh
tanned. This was decided last night by
the national Off sers OF the organization
who are staying ct Hest Cottage, Evans
ton.
IL was also decided TO inaugurate q
movement 60 have September IS, Frances
K. Wizards birthday. observed In the
public schools of the country BY having
an hour SGT apart for reading concerning
the life and work Of Miss Willard.
Miss Anna Gordon, national vice pres
iden:, and Mrs. Susanna Frye, national
secretary, were appointed committee to
ma Ike arrangements for the starting OF
an Institution for the training of w. q.
L. y. workers.
The institution will be located in
Northneid, II satisfactory arrangements
can be made.
Mrs. Minnie b. HorniDg OF Evanston
was reelected press agent Of the national
organization and also Office secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17

liquor indictment cases were dispoE,d OF.
Rev. W. +. Berry and DIR. A, 4. Dunn
Of Waterville. members Of the Maine Civ
10 League. were In court. and 10th ex-
pressed hope that many iaiI sentences
would be imposed upon the liquor deal
ers.
A number Of Waterville sellers, who
had been indicted through the efforts Of
the Civic League, failed to appear In
court today, and their bonds were forfeit
ed. Jail sentences were given only In q
few cases, but many paid the fines and
costa imposed. and furnished bonds not
TO engage in the traffic for two years.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-17
FOUR DEAD.
Wholesale Poisoning I'm an Ohio va
IaEe.

Marietta, Ohio, December 15.-As the
result Of mysterious case OF poisoning
at Forsyth mine, near here, four persons
are dead, three ara dying and two others
are seriously i'll The coroner and ply
sician went TO the place today and
learned that all OF the victims had died
In great agony, suffering, without a
doubt, from poison. Two other men are
severely III from the same symptoms,
and are in a dangerous condition. The
people all lived close to each other, and
were taken Ill last night after eating
supper. There are many signs that
poison had teen placed in their food.
Andrew Barnick, ons OF the dead men,
was TO have been married ON Monday to
Rose Laichak, a sister OF Mary Laiohak
who Is also dead. The others dead are
Andy Litohie and q child. Tonight a
telephone message was received from
the Forsyth mines that three other men
are In critical condition. and cannot
live through the night. 1t is believed
tonight that some one. jealous of the
engaged couple, committed the deed.