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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
About Lending Pictures.

Rich men are often blamed for not lend
ing their pictures for charity more IRE
quently than they do, but there are draw
backs TO this service that the public does
not reckon. Alfred Tumble makes this
the subject of paper in his Collector, in
which he says: 1T is "A pity we have no
more collectors among us who are capable
of an exhibition of nerve. III we had there
would be fewer injured pictures, battered
frames, cracked bric-a-brac and soiled
treasures in the private collections OF
America than there are. We would have
an end to the cheeky demands of amateur
showmen for the use of private property,
and to the cheap and easy system OF self
advertisement which this license of levy
ing toll on collectorship affords. III dealers
and artists choose 70 lend pictures IL is
their own affair. Such "A concession on
their part is in the line Of business, for
what they lend they have to sell, and any
opportunity 10 display it is legitimate.
But | hold that demand on private
collector for the use of his treasures is an
impertinence, and that 1t is the more fla
grant because, If the collector refuses TO
accede to it, a false standard Of ethics lays
him open TO abuse for seltishness. A man
showed me last winter, superb sang, de
buuf vase which had been badly patched
about the lip. Il loaned it, said he to
the Soandso exhibition
"They boxed it so badly that IL came
TO me with pieces broken of. paid $3.50
for that vase. Ii is not worth more than
$500 in its imperfect state Another was
applied TO for the loan of etchings, of
" hich he is a collector. He sent-at his
own charge, so a to be sure they would be
safely transported - ten masterpieces,
framed and well protected. A week after
the show closed he got back his etchings
in roll. They had been taken out of the
frames and tackled on screens. 1t took
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
why Harrigan and Hart Separated.

How did we come TO separator was
very fond and devoted TO him, aud our
separation created a great deal OF talk
among the profession and the newspapers
at the time. and l don't see that IL would
do any good to tell IL now. There was the
fire, and then there was his marriage. and
didn't care to have a partner who had
his wife on the stage There was an es-
arrangement, but never was gossiper; I
don't want TO go into mans kitchen and
talk about what sec there. Family az
fairs are family affairs. "-Harrigan TO In
terviewer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
New Water-Tight Paper.

A firm OF German paper and cellulose
manufacturers have just introduced into
the market, under the names Of the uni
colored and two-colored water-tight cellu-
lose papers, material that can be applied
to most varied purposes.
Tho paper can be used for book. backs,
table cloths, and as temporary cover for
roofs. as well as for packing goods. 1t can
be laid on damp walls and as a coating for
maps; in short, its applicability is extra
ordinarily manifold.
Tnis cellulose paper Is far cheaper than
parchment. 1t does not become sticky
through heat, nor does 1t crack from cold
as is the case with ou-cloth. The disa-
greeable asphalt odor Is not perccptible.--
Paper Mill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25

autumn picture, painted for another pc
riol and another kind of taste than is
prevalent row. has been the undoing of
him He ran 90 reds and pnks and yell
lows. forgot the strong tenacious coiOrs
that underlie these lovely b II ieeting
manifestations OF the autumn, lost his
texture and his form and seemingly, his
ambition. There is but trace to-day of
his firmness and his love of the grand
lose that expressed itself in Cole like pic
lures thirty or more years ago. A little
picture of single rose by Henry w. Par
ton is one of the things to look at, not
merely because IL is dewy and fragrant,
but because it is full of art, and because
il is we'll composed and because the leaves
and the blue vase containing IL are subor-
dinated in shade to the light that draws
out its tender pink
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25

Austerlitz bridges and the best sculptors
Of the period were employed. All the me
MORALS, with the exception OF those OF
Lasalle and Lacoste, were finished in 1914.
soon came the RestoratiC n and the statues
OF Napoleon's generals were slowed in u
lumber room of the lnvalides. The pro-
ject of ornamenting the Pont de la Con-
corde in the manner prescribed by Napo-
leon, however, was approved OF by the
ministers of Louis XVIII, who directed
that the bridge should be embellished with
the efhgies OF heroes OF old, such as Bay
ard, Jean Bart, Conde and others.
John Everett Millais' picture, "Cherry
Ripe" that was copied in "A colored litho-
graph for Christmas supplement eleven
years ago, was so popular that 100000 cop
les were printed, and that fell so short OF
the demand that $50, 900 in orders had TO
be returned for lack of prints TO send out.
The manager of rhe Graphic tells how the
picture came TO be painted: II had a chill
dren's fancy dress ball at my own house,
and my niece brought her little girl, Ellie
Ramage, exactly as shown in the picture.
Everyone was charmed with her winning
appearance, the more so when she trotted
about with little fair haired boy of my
own, dressed in white as a cook. Next
morning / took them both, in their cos
tunes, to Millais, and recollect now the
expression of the masters face as the lit
tie tots hand in hand, entered the door OF
his studio. He was delighted and said so,
and the subject he arranged TO paint was
the little girl sitting on the stairs and the
boy Offering her some fruit. He decided
TO paint the little girl in first. After some
days hard work Millais was SO pleased
with his demure little sitter and his own
rendering of the subject that he decided
she should be alone, and do without her
attendant cook, and of course he was
right. Ii was reproduced in colors re-
markably well. Nothing on so large a
scale had ever been before attempted and
the sensation was extraordinary"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
CHILLY" FLORENCE

He was finished comic actor, and
genial, whole-souled gentleman. Peace TO
his ashes milwaukee Wisconsin,
1t is safe to say hat more than twenty
five thousand people knew him person
ally, and all who knew him loved him.
New York Advertiser.
We have seen actors more conspicuous
ly great than BILLY" Florence. But few
have been more widely loved and hon
ored.-New York Herald.
He was a singularly cheerful man, pure
in thought and manly in action, and he
will be sincerely mourned by thousands
Grand Rapids Telegram Herald.
All lovers of good acting and good fell
lowship will learn with genuine sorrow
that billy" Florence has passed forever
behind the curtain.-New York World.
The death Of William Jermyn Florence
removes from the American stage one OF
its brightest ornaments, one OF ITS most
conscientious and loyal representatives,
Minneapolis Times.
Mr.. Florence was certainly the most
versatile actor America has produced, and
one of the most accomplished. He played
in his time a wide range of characters
and in all of them he was ever the
finished artist.-lndianapolls Sentinel
His life was a monotonous round OF
friendships unreieved by single hatred
or even "A fnllu ulHllht. ANopOuy e'N'
unkindly of "Billy"-as he was iondly
and universally called-and nobody ever
heard BILLY" speak unklndly OF any
body else.-St Louis Globe-Democrat.
He was certainly the most versatile ac-
tor on the American stage. There are no
stronger contrasts under the glare of the
footllVhts than Bob Briefly in the Ticket
of Leave Man." Bardwell Slote in The
Mighty Dollar" and Capn Cutie, the
creation of Dickens Kansas City star.
The world could more cheerfully suffer
the loss of better &C .ors than William j.
Florence. Although Florence did not
represent the highest rank of creative
ability or dramatic power, yet he held "a
place In the affection and estimation OF his
hubble which will be difficult to fill.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
William j. Florence is dead, and thou
sands whose voices he never heard, whose
faces he never saw save in the house-blur
across the lights, feel that they have SUI
fered bereavement. If 1t were possible
how many hearts would pray that he
would
Bid the lips of laughter
Overflow again.
st. Louis Chronicle.
IL nav be said of the death of Florence,
as Lamb said of the retirement OF Nun
den, How many worthy persons perish
with him ?" We shall never see another
such Sir Lucius or Zekiel Homespun
Cap'n Cutie will be found hereafter only
in Dickens story. Bardwell Slote ana
Pinto Perkins are dead.-New YORK
Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25

Supreme Ruler for His infinite kindness
and mercy, for His protection from disas-
ter, and for the bounty with which He
has blessed us
In our thanksgiving let us remember
those less fortunate. the sick and the poor,
that the day to them may be one OF es-
pecial gladness and good cheer.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
State to be affixed at Providence, this
thirteenth day of November, In the year Of
our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and
ninety-one, of the founding of the State
the two hundred and fifty-sixth, and Of
Independence the one hundred and six
teenth. HERBERT w. LADD.
BY the Governor: GEORGE III. UTTER,
Secretary of State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
Altogether Different.

General Thomas was greatly beloved
among the private soldiers.
Once a private soldier who was very
homesick went to headquarters to obtain
leave OF absence.
General" said he, Il haven't seen my
wife for more than three months"
why" said the officer. that's moth
ing. haven't seen my wife for over
three years"
well" said the soldier. that may be,
general, but me and my wife aln't them
kind"
The furlough was granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
What Made Him Mad.

I'm mad. mad all over! he shouted,
dropping into chair.
"W ats the matter2" asked by
stander.
Il just had a fight with the greatest
enemy have In the world"
"Well. can't see why that should make
you mad. 1t would please me wonder
fully to get chance TO lick my greatest
enemy"
That's just It," he shouted, springing
up, that's the thing. But / didn't lick
him. Don't you see my eye. TLat's what
makes me so mad. l didn't lick him. He
licked me- Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
JOHN MCMANUS 4 co
RELIABLE CLOTHiERS.

We wish to bring to your no.
tice the advantage of buying
your clothing of us. We have
one of the largest stocks in New
England of Fine Clothing. Not
a sprinkling of good. to pave
the way for a big stock of mean
quality, but a store full of the
Best Clothing Made in thii
Country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25

First Arctic Explorer sayi'
Second Arctic Explorer" Say on"
81 sayl We're In o box"
"Jesso."
"Well have to walt for Q rescuine
party"
That's It."
Zone will come, I suppose?"
"Yes. they always come-but not always
on time"
Il sayv'
"Welr
Don't you think the present style Of
arctic exploration might be improved"
Perhaps SO. What would you sug-
gest.
II think the rescuing party ought to 60
shead.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
In n Prohibition Town.

Wenderby-Beatrix, why do you refuse
me when you know a single kiss from
those sweet lips would intoxicate me with
delight.
Beatrix-Because, George. this Is q pro-
hibition town.-Boston Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
A Social Episode In Chicago.

Ladies' and gentlemen" said the Chi.
cago hostess, Miss Breezy Is now going
TO sing"
Instantly all conversation stopped-snd
In the rush for the door seven people were
crused to Observation-Disclosures Post-Express.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
Time for Sleep.

I've often seen men sleep In church
And almost always found
They soundest sleep; about the time
The plate was going round.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
A Crowded Church.

Mrs. Hicks-was the church crowded
this morning2
Dick Hicks-I should say It was; the
minister had to stand up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
Getting Late.

Late stayer-why, the lamp is going
out.
Oracle (tired and sleepy)-I suppose II
thinks It's time something went out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
Must Get Shot.

like my double barrelled gun.
Among thousand would choose 10.
Though some may think IL dangerous
Because / must get shot to use IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25

He quite forgot to brush his hat.
And. as along he fiew
With head bowed down. OF course he met
Whole squads OF girls he knew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
This Punster Was Killed

what is the latest about the Russian
Jews?"
They're Russian them out Of the coun.
try"
How sad! They shouldn't Jews them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
Her Foul Weather Friend.

He came TO see her stormy nights,
When he had nowhere else to go;
She liked to see him. at such times,
And so she called him her rain beau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-25
TaiOr-Made ClOthing.

This is a much ..Dnsed expires.
sion. Some dealer, who have
no facilities of production, ad
vertise to sell Tailor Made
Clothing" We have been do
ing the tailoring business in
this city for over twenty years,
employing the best corps of
Journeymen Tailers to be had.
We keep these men at work
between our busy seasons max
ing Fine Overcoats and Suits.
Overcoats made from Domestic
and Imported Kerseys, Millions,
Elysians and Genuine Irish
Frieze. Suits, in Cutaways
and Prince Alberts, made from
West of England Diagonals,
warranted not to gloss.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
A PLEASANT PARTY.

The spacious parlors of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. G. Heinze of No. 405 South Front
street, were brilliantly Illuminated
Monday night in honor Of Mr.. Heinze's
forty-third birthday.
About nine o'clock the Liedertafel
Singing Society serenaded their old
friend, and at the conclusion were in
vited in to partake of a bountiful re-
past. While stories of days gone by
were INDUCED in, the singing of the
society was the chief feature, and was
thoroughly enjoyed. Mr.. Heinze came
to this city about thirty-fve years ago.
Mrs. Heinze shared the honorS of the
evening and appeared to be happy in
the thought that her companion had
the good will of SO many.
Among those present were, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Schiershmit, Mr.. and Mrs. B..
Roemer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Schuerer.
Mrs. Czech, Misses Malta and Selma
Heinze, Miss Amelia Czech, Messrs
Herman Wagon, J. Schorn, A. Blissen-
bach, G. Schmid, c. Wolf, e. Schorn,
NJ. Walser, Chas. Czech, G. Kruse, j..
Masberg, L. Meyer, G. Hodap, B. Dem
finger and Prof. r. Jache.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
OUR NEIGHBORFOOD.

.RAPIDAN MILLS.
c. H. Piper is spending few days
in the duel cities.
Rush & Johnson have dissolved par
tnership, Mr.. Rush retiring from the
firm. We understand he contem-
plates farming another year.
Mr.. John Johnson made trip to
Red Wing last week.
Mr.. Shoemaker has moved into 5.
I'll. Bakers house.
Mr. and Mrs. Burnett visited in st.
Peter last week. ga
Phil Nelson has bought, L. B. Gar
rett's stock of goods and will be found
hereafter at CARROTS old stand. We
understand that he is stocking up
quite thoroughly, and intends to give
satisfaction to all. Success ITO you
Phil.
School commenced on Monday.
Virgil Dunning was installed as
teacher.
Mr.. Hunking representing Stilwell
& Bierce, manufacturers of mill ma
chinery, of Dayton, Ohio, was in town
SATURDAY..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
b. {. Burdlck extras for cement
ing floor in engine and boiler

a meeting Of the Board Of Educa-
ton was held Tuesday night at which
the High School building was received
and accepted from the contractor, E.
c. Burdick, and the following pream-
bic and resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, M. Z. c. Burdick has completed
his contract with the Board of Education for
the erection of the new High Schoolbuilding and
by proper action on record in the minutes OF
this board this building has. been accepted by
US, and
WHEREAS there seems to us to be due to Mr.. Bur
dick some expression of the satisfaction felt by
this body as to the manner in which the work
has been done; therefore be it
Resolree, That the thanks OF this body be ex-
tended to Mr. Burdick for the conscientious
manner in which he has done all he contracted
to do, and in many things exceeded the obliga-
tions of his contract Not only did he seek TO.
make our interests for the time beng his inter-
est, and in every way eudeavored to make his
work complete and perfect, but in order to ac-
commodate the schools he brought the work TO
a close some weeks before the time contracted
iOA' u VIC fOtsAG pAI1 ASSOLN thlI
throughout the entire process Of the work there
has been at no time any misunderstanding or
strife of any kind. Be it further
ResoEred, That this expression of our satisfac-
ton with the work and OF our thanks to Mr..
Burdick be spread upon the minutes and copy
properly signed by. the President and Secretary
be transmitted to him.
The following bills were passed:
An order in favor of E. C. Burdick for
balance due on contract, s5,167.S0.
Balance on architect II. G. Gerlach
of S202.54, ordered paid.
A special rate of $50 per annum was
fixed by the Board of Public Works
for water which was accepted, and an
order of $3.50 for months of September
and October ordered drawn.
Thursday was fixed as the. time at
which test Of the heating and ven,
tilating apparatus of H. Fl. Pond will
take place. The secretary was in
structed to draw an order for balance
due him on contract.
Bills for insurance on High School
building amounting to 1923 were al
lowed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
ROBINSON-LEWIS.

a very pleasant event occurred at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Civilian
Lewis, in Vernon Center Tuesday
morning, it being the marriage of
their yougest daughter, Edna g., and
Mr.. George Robinson. The ceremon-
les were performed by Rev. Mr.. Lumm,
in the presence of thirty relatives
and intimate friends Of the family.
The contracting parties are well
known and highly respected in the
south part of the county, where they
have grown to maturity, and all join
in wishing them a future full of hap
piness and prosperity. Many testi-
monials of regard in the way Of beau
tiful presents were extended the young
folks, and in the afternoon they left
on few days trip to visit relatives
in Iowa, and on their return will. set
tie down in the enjoyment of life at
Vernon Center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
A DESERVING COUPLE.

Mr.. VIM. Stoneman was in the city
Tuesday settling up some matters
connected with the estate of Josiah
NJ. Stoneman, of which he is admins
traitor, and in conservation with a
FREE PRESS reporter said he and his
good wife would soon leave on a visit
to Washington state, where ne has
two sons. He has rented his farm for
the coming year to his son-in-law, and
if he likes Washington he may con-
clude to reside there permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoneman are q most
worthy couple. Their combined age
reaches years-he being 70 and Mrs.
S. 10. They have conducted farm of
80 acres for twenty odd years near
Garden City, and have got along with
the help of one man, Mrs. Stoneman
doing her own homework. They have
come to the conclusion that the world
now owes them little recreation
after long years of industry, and they
will take it. The FREE PRESS wishes
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoneman many years
OF health and enjoyment, and they
richly deserve whatever of pleasure
there may be had in their declining
years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
TIMETABLE CHANGES.

There will be several changes on the
Chicago, ST, Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha Railway commencing Sunday,
Sept. 10Th.
The Sioux City and st. Paul passen-
ger which now leaves at 3:25 p. m. will
depart at 1881 p. m.
The day accommodation for Gilmore
which now leaves at 2:20 p. N. will
depart at 2:30 p. m.
The ST. Paul and Mankato passen-
ger train will arrive at Mankato at
$40 p. m. instead of o'clock as here
stofore, leaving Minneapolis at 4:30 p.
M, and st. Paul at 5 p. m. Trains Ii
and IL between Sioux City and Alton,
Iowa, will be discontinued and the
regular day trains will make connec.
tions with the Chicago s. Northwest
ern at Alton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
NEEDED ACTION.

Now that the water mains and
sewers have been laid along
Front street, it behooves the City
Council to take immediate steps to
cause each business house and
residence on the street to put in
water and sewer connections, and thus
prepare the street to be put in perma-
nent repairs. The council has an I'M
doubted right to force, if need be, a
compliance with such an ordinance,
and while it is about it, the ordinance
should be SO drawn as to require the
use of the sewer and the declaring Of
all outhouses nuisances. Front street
should be paved, and it should be
paved with something that will give
durability and a desirable surface.
This cannot be economically and salts
factorilY done so long as this and that
property owner is permitted to tear
up the street to make connections for
water or sewer. The sewer, wherever
laid, should be used. OuthouSes and
cess pools are disease breeders and
consequently dangerous to life.
Wherever conyeniences exist for doing
away with them they should be abol-
ished, and as people are prone to be
careless about such things. the coun-
Gil should step in and make the de-
mand. Not one business place in a
dozen on Front street utilities the
sewer for closet purposes, and will
not until some more forcible measures
are employed than now exist.
The council has done itself proud
this year in putting in water and sew
er. Let it further commend itself to
public favor by requiring their use.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-18
GAINS HER FREEDOM.

Judge N. j. Severance has granted
an absolute divorce to Clara Brugge-
man in the ease of Clara Bruggeman
VS.. Frank Bruggeman, on the ground
Of ''inhuman treatment"
On May p, 1889, the couple were
married at ST. Peter and the pathway
of matrimonial life seemed as bright
as could be. a child was born to them
and theircupofconiu bliss appeared
to be overlooking; when suddenly, like
a fash of lightning from cloudless
sky, the fatal Intoxicating cup was
touched, and it was only step to
what proved to be not only brutal and
inhuman treatment to his companion,
but to the child as well.
The plaintiff is twenty-one years Of
age, and is given the charge and con-
troll of the baby, which will no doubt
be one of her future comforts.