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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-23
STRAW HAT DAY.

No excuse for being hates now when you can buy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
What a Years Trial Of the Terrible
Mckinley Bill Shows
Facts and Figures Which Prove the Bene-
fits of Protection.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
INDUSTRIAL NOIEs.

Painters and Decorators Union, No. 1876,
held an interesting meeting last evening
at ~ Exchange place. The meeting was
what is known among the painters as n
summoned meeting" and was for the
purpose of formulating n bill of prices
and hours, a demand for which will be
presented to the employers in the near
future.
Journeymen Horse Shoers' Union No.
30, held les fortnightly meeting last night
i'm Slade Building, corner Washington
and Eddy streets. The member are very
well satisfied with the results of their
ball, financially and otherwise.
The Plumbers Union held it's regular
weekly meeting last night at 30 Weybos
set street. This organization will hold It's
annual ball this evening In Old Infantry
Hall, 81 Dorrance street, and large at
tendance Of members and friends Is ex
pected.
A free public lecture under the auspices
Of the Nationalist club of this city will be
given "Wednesday evening at 81 Westmin.
ster street, by Prof. III. X. Legate of Bos.
ton, on the subject, Municipal Co-opera-
ton"
The Tinsmith Union will be organized
this evening at 40 Weybosset street.
Ladies Social Assembly No. 4,0a1, X. OF
L., held its usual meeting last night at
Loss High street, Olneyville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17

The above represents an almost incurable
case of softening of the brain. This terrible
disease can be cured, but must be taken In
its first symptoms, which are often slight and
apparently trivial. person grows nervous,
weak, irritable, sleepless, wakes tired, has
headache, loss of appetite, confused mind,
dim vision, loss of memory, dull-feeling head,
dizziness, dependency, strange sensations,
feeling of anxiety or apprehension. cold feet
and legs, loses interest in things. You must
not neglect these symptoms moment, but
use the great brain and nerve restorative, DIR.
Greene's Nervura, at once. This wonderful
nerve strengthener will surely cure If taken in
time. Use Il nO,0 II you hare the slightest Of the
dbore feelings. Purely vegetable and harm
less. Druggists sell IL, sl.O.
~ employed twenty-three doctors for my
wife. Many pronounced her incurable, some
advised placing her in an asylum, while others
did her no good. She had poor blood, was
weak, nervous, debilitated and half crazy.
She had female weakness and her kidneys
were very bad. DIR. Greene's sNervura has
completely cured her. She thanks God that /
bought DIR. Greene's Nervura.
IN. r. KING,
"Danvers, Mass"
D NBo DIR. Greene, the successful
Vs " ~ specialist in curing all forms of
nervous and chronic diseases. "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass, can be consulted free, person
ally, or by letter. Call or write him about
your case or send for symptom blank TO fill
out, and a letter fully explaining your disease,
giving advice etc. will be returned free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
Our Men of Color.

The Sunday school concert last night in
Allen Chapel Mission inaugurated the
cotton harvest and oriental bazaar, which
will continue through this week. Messrs.
+. j. Barnes and +. ID. Vanison directed
the entertainment, and IL was very
pleasant one.
The committee on laws of the building
association, Grand United Order Of Odd
Fellows, met last night To formulate laws
To govern the issuing of stock.
The Congdon Street Sunday School Bene-
VIOLENT Association will give its second an
nual demonstration Thursday evening in
The Congdon Street Baptist Church.
Harmony Lodge meets Thursday night
for the annual election Of officers
Blind Tom, the musical prodigy of this
century. is reported dying in the insane
asylum where he has been incarcerated
for several years. Thomas Bethune,
though an idiot from his birth, had such
"a native ear and an abnormal capacity for
reproducing musical sounds of whatever
nature that he may be correctly called,
with respect To this power, the human
phonograph. The battle of Manassas was
fought "A few miles from where Tom lived
on the plantation of his owner. and his
musical reproduction Of that grand strug-
gle has been termed masterpiece and "a
miracle of imaginative form" "ln - he
initiates the music of the flies and drums,
the charge of the cavalry, the thunder OF
the batteries and the agony of the wounded
aud dying so faithfully that a great mar
tial panorama seems to float through the
fancy of the hearer."
Jacob ". Simms, prominent attorney
of New York city, has been highly recon-
mended for the consulship at san Dom
ingo To- succeed Hon. John :. Durham, ap-
pointed TO the Haytian mission
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
GREAT NEW YORKSTEAL
Gov. Hill is Bound to Make the Leg
islature Democratic,
REGARDLESS OF THE RETURNS,
He Wants Democratic Senate to Gerry
mander the Congressional Districts,
and for Various Other Interesting and
Discreditable Reasons.

ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. 17.-The intent Of
Legislature becomes more apparent every
day. IL began on election night, when
both houses were claimed, regardless Of
the retnrns, because Democratic Gov
ernor had been elected by large major
ity. On the night of the election the Sem
ate was claimed to be Is Democrats to IA
Republicans, and the Assembly 6s Demo
Gratis to IS Republicans.
AS fuller returns came in and official
counties, the Republicans had, on the face
of the returns, carried the Senate by Is
and made tie in the Assembly.
The first claim of the Democrats was
that they had defeated the Republicans in
the Troy district, but even the Democratic
papers in that district have now con-
ceded the election of the Republican.
Similar claims were made in three other
districts and then abandoned.
In the Poughkeepsie district Gov. Hill
has sent deputy attorney general to in
terfere with the counting of the returns.
The figures of election night gave ma
jority of l2 to the Democratic candidate,
but corrected returns gave 81 to the Re-
publican candidate. Advices from that
district state that if the returns forwarded
TO the State Board of Canvassers cannot
be made up i'm favor OF the Democrat they
will be juggled with so that they will not
reach the board in time for i action, thus
depriving the Republican of his certificate
That candidate is probably on his death
bed, owing to the trouble and excitement
caused by the political greed of Gov Hill.
But, in spite of this, it is believed the Dem
ocrats will be given the certificates.
In the Elmira district, formerly repre-
sented by Fassett, the county board has
thrown out all votes cast for the Republi-
can candidate for ineligibility, thus usurp-
ing the right of the Senate itself to pass
upon that matter. The throwing out of
those two Republicans would max the
Senate 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
Then, If Edwards, Independent Republi-
can, would not act with the Democrats,
Lieut.. Gov. Sheehan would give the cast
ing vote in favor of the Democratic organi-
Zation of the upper house. After that,
contests would be brought against the
other four Republican senator's, all of
whom could be unseated, and the Demo
Gratis would have a large working ma ajority.
Gov. Hill is anxious to haveH Demo-
cratic Senate, not only for the purpose of
gerrymandering the Legislature and Con-
gressional Districts, but also because he
wishes TO have Democratic Legislature
on joint ballot next year to elect his sue
cessor in the United States Senate when
he resigns from that body after being
elected President of the United States, as
he confidently expects.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17

The Nationals boxer Is we'll built lad, 1,
deep-chested, muscular, and as nimble and
quick on his feet as a cat. He stands In
his stocking feet about feet 8 inches
high. His legs are we'll formed and de-
veloped. His arms are massive pieces OF
sinew and muscle.
Gallons first engagement in the fistic
arena was in Billy Madden's boxing tour
nament, held In Jersey City In 1887. His
opponent was Tip" Hennessy, whom he
vanqushed In three rounds. The same
evening he was pltted against Jack Lyons,
whom he defeated in three rounds.
He next made his appearance at the
National Athletic Clubs tournament in
1888, whore he defeated Billy Curtis In
three rounds, but was subsequently beaten
in turn, the same evening, by Mike Nc
Auliffe his old and bitter rival.
Since that time he has engaged In prob
ably over ten contests, In all OF which, IL
not the victor, he. at least. made q draw
with his opponent.
The fight which occurred recently at tho
Varuna Boat Clubs tournament in Brook
lyn. n. Y, between Gallon and McAuliffe.
was the most exciting event that ever took
place In Brooklyn. 1t was given to Gallon.
Negotiations are now pending for a
special go" between Pat Cahill, Of the
Scottish American A. c.. OF Jersey City.
and Gallon. II the match is n success, and
the men face each other In the ring, it will
In all probability be the most exciting
event that ever stirred amateur boxing
circea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
Briefly Mentioned.

A horse belonging to John NJ. Dean fell
dead on Washington street last night.
About 75 licenses for vehicles of different
kinds were issued from the Superintendent
of Hacks Office Monday
A woman giving her name as Mrs
O'Reilley called on Mrs. Dexter, 100
Waterman street, yesterday afternoon
She claimed TO have been sent there by
Rowland Hazard and said she had sick
child in Wakefield. She is described as
being about 40 years of age, light complex
ion, and wearing black hat and brown
dress with black cloak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
City Hall Notes.

Mary Duffy's property has been attached
by McElroy brothers for the sum of 800.
The Board of Aldermen will meet on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The committee on police will meet in
room II this evening at 7:30.
Registration Is progressing nicely. Bus
Ter work is expected beginning with to-
morrow as the poll-tax voters begin TO
register.
The committee on streets met this after
noon at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17

Celestial Lodge. No. ., +. and A. NJ. met
last night and iniated several members
into the second degree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-17
Slocum Light Guards

In the hall on Broad street last evening.
There were about fifty couples present.
The committee was composed OF Can't
Forsyth, Sergt Huntley and Privaies
Bishop, Mitchell, Taber and Blaisdell
Baker Brothers orchestra furnished the
music.
, 1891-03-21
Drainage.

How few people realize the results OF
extensive drainage, such as a highly civ.
ilized country presents. No inconsider-
able changes are wrought by artificial
drainage. Much of surface water, in
stead of being left to form marshes, sat
urate the soil or be taken up by evapora-
ton, is carried away underground
through drain pipes. Consequently the
air is not SO moist as formerly, and the
soil, instead of being constantly chilled
by evaporation, is rendered warm and
genial. This result has been particu.
larly noticed in England and Scotland,
where very extensive areas have been
artifcially drained.
Holland has been, one might say, re.
claimed from the sea. The water ha.
been dyked ont, and many parts of the
country that were the bottom of the sea
are now dry land, and though below sea
level form the homes of happy and in.
dustrious communities. Years e there
were along the lower banks of the Mis-.
sissippi drowned lads" subject to over
flow and uninhabitable, covering an area
larger than the state of New York.
Many of these lands have been reclaimed
by means of levees. Thus, by mans in.
genuity, are the surface, climate and
general physical condition of the earth
being changed.-New York Ledger.
, 1891-03-21

The game of cards was first played in
the east, and seems to have had a mill.
tary origin. Cards were introduced
from Asia into Europe at the time of the
Crusades, and were first used by NEGRO.
lance to foretell fortunes. They soon
became u popular amusement in the
south of Europe, where the Saracens
and Moors taught the people how to use
them, and card playing spread to all
parts Of the continent. The state records
Of Germany mention the fact that Ru.
dOlph l, in 1915, was fond of the game
and played with his Courtiers.
After the invention of paper the manu-.
facture Of cards became extensive, but
declined somewhat when card playing
was forbidden by several Of the German
states and by the English government
on account Of the supposed immoral
tendency. Before the era of paper, cards
in the Orient We're made of ivory, papy.
rus and canvas, less frequently of the
precious metals, and quite commonly OF
wood.-St. Louis Globe-D Democrat.
, 1891-03-21

In the spring uf 1913 San Francisco, a
village Of about 700 inhabitants, had two
newspapers, The Californian and The Cali
fornia Star, both weeklirs. The first
printed mention Of the gold discovery was
"A short paragraph ia the former. under
date Of the 18th Of March, stating that a
gold mine had been found at Suffers Mill.
and that a package Of the metal worth
thirty dollars had been received at New
Helvetia, Five weeks later The Star an
nounced that is editor, +. c. Kemble, was
about to a k IA trip into the country, und
on his return would report his observa-
tons. He went TO Coloma, and either saw
nothing or understood nothing OF what he
saw, for he preserved absolute silence in
his paper about his trip.
On the Goth Of May. after a number Of
men had left San Francisco for the mines,
be came out with the opinion that the
mines were a sham, - and that the people
who had gone TO them were ''superlatively
silly The increasing production Of the
mines soon overwhelmed the doubters, and
before the middle Of June the whole terri
tory resounded with the cry Of ''goldl goldil
goldiii' as it was printed in one OF the
local newspapers Nearly all the men hur-
ried of TO the mines. Workshops, stores,
dwellings, wives aud even fields Of ripe
grain were left for a time to axe care OF
themselves John 5. Hittell in Century.
, 1891-03-21

Rev. Marshall, a minister of Brittle.
says: TIL Of late, perhaps. it has NOT been
generally known hat the animal flower is
even common along the shoru Of Brittle.
Colvendfnnd very likely around the whole
ooast Of Galloway. The form Of this crea
turo l. elegant, and pleasantly diversified.
Some Rre found resembling the sun flower,
some the hundred leaved rose, but by far
the greater part OF them resemble some
species Of poppy.
Sometimes our Galloway animal flowers
are purple, frequently Of a rosy hue, but
mostly Of n light red or heshy tint. Visi.
tors TO the coast often gather the most Gle
giant forms Of these creatures and carry
them far into the interior Of the country,
where, II properly fed on worms, they
have lived weeks and months. Some have
even bred after being removed from their
native element, and might have lived for
years II II were possible to supply them
with sea watcr.-St. Lou Republic.
, 1891-03-21

Il neo man
can be made, out of one that's
"used-up," bilious and dyspeptic.
It's done by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t starts the
torpid liver into healthful action,
purifes and enriches the blood,
cleanses, repairs, and strengthens
the system, and restores health and
vigor. As an appetizing, restora-
tive tonic, it sets at work all the
processes of digestion and nutri-
ton, and builds up flesh and
strength. It's the only Blood and
Liver Remedy that's guaranteed, in
every case, to benefit or cure. If it
doesn't do all that's claimed for it,
the money is promptly refunded.
But it keeps its promises - that's
the a it can be sold in this
way.
discovery" Strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting of Blood,
Shortness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, and kindred affec-
tons. Don't be fooled into taking
something else, said to be "just as
good" that the dealer may make a
larger profit. There's nothing at
all like the Discovery"
, 1891-03-21

The largest bell In America is that OF
Notre Dame cathedral, Montreal, which
hangs in the south tower. II is G feet high,
s feet 7 inches in diameter, and weighs "a
$50 pounds, II is ornamented with images
OF the Blessed Virgin and st. John the
Baptist, together with emblems Of agri-
culture, commerce and industry. It was
cast in London and bears this inscription
In Latin;
81 was cast In the year Of the Christian
era lsi7, the two hundred and second since
the foundation OF Montreal, the first OF
Plus KS pOntiacnte, and the tenth OF
the reign OF Victoria, queen OF England.
l am the gift OF the merchants, the firm
ers and the mechanics Of Vile Marie "
In the opposite tower hangs a chime Of ten
bells, the smallest Weighing sg7 pounds,
the largest COL; total, 81, 09J pounds.
The largest bell in the United States is
the alarm bell on City hall, New York,
which was cast by Blake. of Boston It IL
8 feet high, S feet in diameter, and weighs
1900 ~pounds.-New England Magazine
, 1891-03-21

The New York Tribune considers in a
very cheerful vein COLORADO legislative
amenities when it says: "A telegram
from Denver in reference to the recent
war Of words between members of the
Colorado legislature states that "Broml Y
severely rcbukcd Carmichael, calling hin
occasionally a l.ar. 1t ought to be easy
for the hackers of these two gentlemen to
establish amicable relations between them.
OF course. If Bromley has gone to the
atrocious length Of frequently calling Car
michael a liar, their task might be an
impossible one. But since Bromley
who Is evidently a person given to self
restrsiut-called Carmichael a liar only
occasionally. it is to be expected that Car
michael will recognize his moderation by
meeting friendly overtures halt way"
, 1891-03-21

traordlnary range OF characters, thus
forming a decided contrast to another
great American actor. joseph Jefferson,
whose repertory has always been very
small. He succeeded IN everything he
attempted and often under circumstance
that would have deferred less ardent and
overwhelmed with failure a less finished
actor. Barrett was perhaps rot a come-
dian in the highest sense Of the term, but
those who have seen him on the same
evening as "Shylock" and David
Garrick" could not fail TO warmly admire
his talent and versatility.
In the opinion OF the critics the highest
point reached BY his dramatic art was as
''Cassius, - in which character his own
individually was completely merged with
a result which lifted It out OF the domain Of
even first rate acting and made OF it a
creation which ranks with the hest work
OF the masters Of his profession.
, 1891-03-21
4 PRETTY ROMANCE.


A gifted San Francisco Young Woman.
Artist Had an Interesting start.
People who noticed in The Examiner
window a splendid cast of the head OF
Sitting Bull viii he interested to hear
the pretty romance of the young artist
whose work it was.
1t was modelled by Miss Alice Ride
out, a young lady of less than 1S year,
of age, who has already shown such tai
ent that she bids fair to take front rank
among the host of artists that the Pacific
slope can claim as its own.
Her first start in her chosen profession
can be directly traced to a large English
mastif owned by her family, although
her artistic aspirations date back to her
early childhood. One day, while accom-
panied by the mastif, she passed the
open door Of a ~sculptor's studio. The
animal rushed in and, with apparent de-
liberation, knocked over the pedestal
upon which was placed for exhibition
the artists latest work. An arm and
leg were shattered, and the piece lay a
seeming wreck on the floor. The at
tendant was wild.
The girl e~ndeavored to make excuses
for the dog, but nothing would answer.
Offers were made to pay for the damage,
but to no avail. The man, dreading that
upon the artists return he would lose
his position, was inconsolable. The girl
begged to be allowed to repair the piece,
and after repeated entreaties the man
consented, with the remark that while
he did not believe it could be fixed, he
was very certain she could not injure it.
Hemixed the clay for her, and watched
with interest the Impractical fingers
doing the work that the accomplished
artist had 80 lately finished and taken SO
much pride in. An hour passed with
most gratifying results; the arm was re-
stored and was perfect; the attendant
was happy.
Another hour the leg approached com
pletion, when 10, the artist appeared on
the scene. He took in the situation at a
glance, and unnoticed by the occupants
of the room watched the work. Fin
ished, explanations are in order and
given. The artist is charmed, declares
the work of restoration has added new
charms to the piece, and having heard
from the girl the great ambition of her
life, went with her to her home and in
sisted that her parents should allow heI
an opportunity to learn the art for which
she evidently had so much inherent tai.
ent.-San Francisco Examiner.
, 1891-03-21

There is no doubt that men receive far
less credit for courtesy than is their right
full due. Because une-hfth Of the male hui.
manity Of a large city lacks good breeding
should the whole body be denounced as ut
terly deficient Of the elements of polite
uess' Further be it said that many men,
mistakenly but none the less honestly, be
ueve hat they are justified in their appar-
ent rudeness by the carelessness OF a large
proportion Of women by acknowledging.
even by a bend Of the head, the attention
shown in Il mans relin4uishing his seat in
their nvor.-Harper's Bazaar.
, 1891-03-21
SPORTING NOTES.

Rochester wheelmen are to nave a bicycle
path seven miles long from the city 70
Lake Ontario. The 5cheme will cause an
outlay Of about 5000.
One OF the recent sensations OF the anna
teur world was the ~nmalgamation of those
two powerful organizations the League of
American Wheelmcn and the Amateur
Athletic union. Tie threatened bicycling
war between them has been averted, and a
strong movement against the expense and
large prize evils of amateur athletics will
probably be one OF the reforms proposed
by the new combine.
c. Il. Stibbs has developed into a rapid
Splinter. He can do the 100" in lOLS sec
uuds, and challenges any man in the world
to meet him for $500 or $1,000 Il side.
, 1891-03-21

Says Comedian William Mestayeri Il
never saw Edwin Booth laugh hearty but
once. We we're playing Julius Caesar
at Baldwin's In Frisco. Booth was Brutus,
Mccullough was Cassius, Harry Edwards
was Cmsar and Charley Bishop and I were
plain, every day citizens, 1t was the last
night of the run, and we all felt frisky.
So when CHsar spoke the well known line,
Let me have men about me that are fat,
Bishop and /, both fat men, walked boldly
up TO CHsar and hook him heartily by
the hand. 1t broke Booth all up. and he
laughed outright.'-Sew York Herald