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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
WEXFORD.

The latest news from the bedsideof the
Rev. Mr.. Fotte is that slight improve
ment is noted.
New poles were set along Brown street
Yesterday, and notwithstanding the high
wind and heavy showers of the afternoon,
the workmen persisted in their laDors
throughout the day
The condition of Mrs. Sanford G. Sphinx
is extremely low, and hope for recovery is
practically abandoned.
The union Thanksgiving services will be
held this year in the Methodist church,
and the Rev. +. ID. Blake of the Baptist
church will deliver the sermon.
The Young Women's Christian Temper
ance Union have adopted the plan of hold
ing weekly business meetings In the
chapel of the Baptist church, to be fol-
lowed by an hour of social intercourse and
enjoyment. They meet Monday evenings.
A meeting of C.. G. Baker, Post, was
held in G.. A. II. hall last evening. The
Post is arranging for an entertainment to
be given soon.
The Town Council convenes in special
session tomorrow afternoon to hear the
petition for the removal Of the Bateman
guardian.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
Brunoniana.

II has been the custom of Brown Uni
versity Sophomore and Freshman classes
TO have "a class game of football in the fall
term and class game of baseball in the
spring term TO settle the question Of class
superiority in athletics and class spirit.
To-day has been assigned as the day for
the regular sophomore-frc freshman game OF
grounds this afternoon between 2 and T.
The upper classes were provided with
tally-hos, which is also the custom of the
under class men
Since President Andrews administra-
tion began the old time OF class cane rush
ing has been abandoned mostly. This
was certainly a step In the right dirsption
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18

for not few men have been quite severe
ly injured as result of these cane rushes.
This is one of the times during the year
when it is possible to learn to what class a
man belongs.
Horatio Bellows, '92, who has been 70
Atlanta attending the Chi Phi Conven-
ton, returned this morning
Quite number Of Brown men will go
TO Springfield to witness the Harvard Yale
football game on next Saturday. 1t is a
good deal as was remarked by Professor
Davis, that I'VE need to get points on the
subject of football whenever it is pos.
sible"
The storm yesterday afternoon blew
down one of the large trees in front of the
Campus, laying it over on the college
fence.
The books for the classical library ar
rived to-day from Germany. This library
will be under the direct supervision Of
Prof Albert Hardness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
MANVIELE.

Hartwell Jenckes was quite badly in
iured day or two ago dy driving into an
unlighted sewer excavation at the Three
Corners.
Messrs. Joseph Thorn and Emery Desi-
let attended the French banquet at the
Hotel Vendome at Boston last evening.
George Peirce is quite seriously ILL.,
Fred Deulet has recovered from his re-
cent illness.
Thomas Conway and Miss Mary Girnier
were married at st. James Church yester-
day. James Conway acted as best man
and Miss Kate Girnier as bridesmaid.
The work of erecting the new tenement
block of the Manville Company has com
menced. Contractor Richards is doing
the work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
VALLEY FALLS,

DIR. William Barker of Providence and
DR. l.. +. G. Garvin of Cumberland ad-
dressed the single tax mass meeting at
Foresters' Hall last evening.
All of the electric lights were lighted
last evening.
j. b. Carr left for Michigan to-day upon
business for the Rhode Island Locomotive
Works.
The tax books have not as yet appeared
in the town and Tax Collertcr Alexander
is TO commence his work by visiting Alb
bott Run tomorrow.
Officers Cotter and Drew arrested two
drunken men last evening while Officer
Patterson apprehended deaf and dumb
Deggar.
l. /. Maher of Providence is spending a
few days with friends near the Crooked
BRIDGE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
TALKING OF RECORDS.
Mr.. Swan of Massachusetts, Gives His
Views on Them.

Record Commissioner II. T. Swan of
Massachusetts lectured i'm the rooms of
the Rhode Island Historical Society last
evening on the subject, " A Commission in
Public Records; Its Works and Its Possi-
bilities"
The speaker spoke of the creating OF a
record commission in Massachusetts, in
1884. He said that the present law I'm
Massachusetts states that the books of
records or registry shall he bound, that
fire-proof rooms and safes shall be pro-
vided for public records, that important
records shall be copied when worn or
mutilated and that custodians of records
shall keep them in their sole custody
"The first work of the Commission was
TO institute an inquiry into the extent to
which this law was carried out They
found it generally disregarded. Circulars
were then sent 10 the various officials and
selectmen throughout the state, asking
them TO aid in the CARRYING out the pro-
visions OF the law. This was not success
full, and personal inspection was at length
resorted TO. Visits were made TO various
towns and things were found TO be in "A bad
condition. Valuable records were often
seriously mutilated and sometimes all
trace of them had disappeared. In one
town the copyist had copied only what he
considered important, while i'm another i'm
stance the original was destroyed after il
had been copied.
THE work to be done by this commis-
sion may be summed up a follows First.
investigation second, publication third,
arousing public sentiment and securing OF
legislation fourth, constant supervi-
sion NTH, the printing OF all important
records"
At the conclusion Of his remarks Mr.
Swan was rendered vote OF thanks, after
which the meeting adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
ASHTON.

There is some talk of circulating petit
tion in this village and Berkeley asking to
have the electric light system extended to
this section of the town.
The friends of Charles Paul Of Manville
will tender him a complimentary social at
Foresters' Hall on Saturday.
Bart Mcclure will give an excellent
minstrel entertainment at Foresters' Hall
on Monday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
LONSDAlE.

Richard McCabe, while at work unload
ing cotton at the Ann and Hope mill was
precipitated to the ground by the break
ing OF the platform upon which he stood.
The bale fell on McCabe's leg, breaking it
and severely splintering the bone. He is
attended by DR. l.. A. Merrill.
A number of Lonsdaleites attended the
social given by the Knights of Honor, in
Pawtucket last evening.
Court Lily of the Blackstone, Ancient
Order of Foresters of America, are TO give
a grand ball in Lonsdale Hall Thanks
giving eve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
Rhode Island Nursery.

To day is donation day at the Rhod,
Island Nursery, % Burnside street. From
to5 o'clock the house has been open and
visitors have been shown the children and
become acquainted with the work the
Nursery Is doing. Contributions in the
line Of clothing, provisions and other ar
ticles necessary TO the comfort Of the
home have been received and much assist
ance has been given 20 the Nursery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18
EAST PROVIDENCE,

Tender feet should wear boots made TO meas
at ANNABLE'S. Is Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-18

the Bucklin Relief Corps In q. A. X. hall
Monday evening The program was most
excellently rendered in every part and
particular
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
That Awful Disease.
PETERSBURG, IND.

IEIEKSBUIsd, IND, aug. 8, Io3U.
DR.. Bergen, city,
DEAR SIR: l have been a victim to that
awful disease known as asthma all my life,
and very often l would be down with it-not
able to be out of the house-and have tried
everything l could hear Of. but they never
did me much if any good. [ was finally per-
suaded to try your cure. So, after taking a
few bottles of it. l was entirely free from
asthma and have not had any since and don't
feel that ever will. always keep bottle
casion to use it. | can cheerfully recommend
it to all sufferers of asthma. Believe me, your
true friend, MALE LAMB.
For sale by z. d. Gilman, 927 Pennsylvania
avenue.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
$40 BATTERY Loaned.

If you are not enjoying perfect health,
strength, and yigor, we will lend you for 60
days one of Gray's galvanic body batteries,
price $40, you to pay for 1t if cured. 1t is for
men only, and is the latest and best electric
strong or weak: turned on or off at will. Acts
like magic in cases of weakness, premature
old age, etc. Can we send you one at our
risk? Electric Treatment Co., $50 Broad
way, New York City.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
Atlantic Coast Tide Tables.

The Tide Tables for the Atlantic Coast OF
The United States, together with 206 stations
on the A tlantic Coast of British America, for
the year of 1892, published by the United
States Coast and Goedetic Survey, are now
ready for issue, and copies can be obtained at
the agencies of the Survey in this city, OF by
addressing the office at Washington. Price,
25 cents.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
Virginia State Fair at Richmond-Low
Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the Virginia State Fair at Richmond,
October 81, %, and 20, the Pennsylvania Rail
road will sell round trip tickets, Including ad-
mission to the fair, at the rate of 81 from Wash
ington, and $363 from Alexandria. These
tickets will be sold October 25 to 2S, valid
for return until November 2.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

II you want to get an idea what the styles
are for this winter, visit our tailoring depart
ment. We have a complete stock of domestic
and foreign fabrics at lowest prices.
EIsEMAN BROS, 7th and E.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
A HUMAN CURIOSITY

Will lead many to read this, for it
is one of the commonest traits of
the race. 1t was curiosity that led
Eve to wonder how the forbidden
fruit tasted, and her ofsprings
have their curiosity excited every
day as hereditary temptation,
from the small boy, who is ever
lastingly peeping into boxes, to
the hired girl with her eve to the
key-hole. Every one wonders
"what is in it," from the man who
eyes the bottle to the woman who
handles another woman's letter.
Properly directed this human
curiosity often leads to satisfactory
results, and
G E0. W. RICH,
III MARKET SPACE, invites
all curious people to make
voyage of discovery to his store,
just to see what is in it, and while
there they will be curious to know
where he picked up such fine
shoes which he is selling at such
reasonable prices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
THE OLDEST LIVING NAG,
Kentucky Animal That Carries q Doep
Scar from the Mexican War.

A Kentucky Animal That Carries a Doep
Scar from the Mexican War.
The oldest horse on record is owned
by Maj Robert Mas, of Louisville, KY,
who possesses papers proving its age to
be something over forty-seven years,
says the Memphis Commercial Ivan
hoo, us he is called, is a largo bay,
with white spot on his forehead, and
up to few years ago, of n gentle. at
fectionate disposition, but has grown
pecvish and capricious with his increas-
ing age. This, however, is only shown
toward strangers, while he Is devoted to
his master and his children, who play
about him with perfect fearlessness.
Ivanhoe was stolen several times dur
ing the civil war, but invariably made
his way back in safety to his pasture,
having contrived in some way to escape
from his captors-
lie bears on the right flank the scar
of a gunshot wound received In the
Mexican war, at the bnttle of Buena
Vista, while ridden by Maj. Mas
grandfather. 1t is over thirty years
since Ivnnhoe has known bride or har-
ness, but spends his days strolling about
his pasture, into which he will allow
no other horses to be placed, but will
resent all intrusions with vigorous
use of his teeth and heels His facul-
ties all appear unimpaired, with the ex-
ception of total deafness. resulting
from a severe attack of disease prov.
alent q few years ago.
Far from being fecb;e. Ivanhoo moves
brislsly about. and will often permit two
or three of the younger children TO
mount and ride him about the pasture
lie has, however, lost nearly all of his
teeth, and lives upon boiled corn and
other soft food. lie made his last ap-
pcarance In public at the cattle fair held
in Lexington last fall. and came home
completely denuded of his name and
tail, by people securing thus relics Of
the oldest horse known
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
RAINFALL AND TEMpERAruRE.
Population In tho United States Densest
with Moderate Rainfall


Population In tho United States Denscet
with Moderate Rainfall
The census bureau has ascertained
chat the main body of tho population Of
the country inhabits the region In which
the annual rainfall is between so and so
inches, three-fourtlis of the inhabitants
or thereabouts being found there. On
either side, as the rainfall increases. or
diminishes, tho population diminishes
rapidly.
The arid region of the west, says the
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph, where
the rainfall is less than 80 inches-a re-
gion which comprises two-fifths of the
entire area of the country-contains at
present less than per cent of the
population. The greatest density of
population is in the area enjoying from
30 to 80 inches of annual rainfall, the
average of this region being 50 inhabit-
ants to the square milo.
The most favorable conditions of hu-
man life would seem to exist where it Is
neither too wet nor too dry, and we
have had an illustration Of this lately
In the large increase of tho death rate
from diseases induced or fostered by ex.
cessively wet weather.
The census bureau also investigated
the distribution of population with ref
ercnce to tho mean annual tempera-
turc- Elaborate tables are given
which show that in 1870, 1880 and 1890,
more than half the population was liv.
ing under temperature between Is
and SIS degrees, and that between as
and GO were found from 20 to IS per
cent of the inhabitants. Only triHe
over per cent were living where the
temperature was greater than 10 de-
grces, while in the region whose tenn
peraturc was above IS degrees the num-
Der of inhabitants was trifling.
The number of inhabitants to the
square mile not only expresses the dem
sity of population but also gives
comparative measure of tho absolute
number and the increase in absolute
number.
Tho greatest density Is and has been,
since 1870, where the temperature
ranges from so to So degrees. From
this as maximum it diminishes rap
idly both with an increase and decrease
in temperature. Tho most rapid pro-
portional increase in population has
cttAch piaSS III Olc TWO cNtTeIneS, Wnerc
it has trcblcd during the twenty years
intervening between 1870 and 1890,
while in the same time it has increased
but so per cent in the most dcnscly set
tied group.
The average annual temperature Of
the United States, excluding Alaska
from consideration, Is So degrees Tho
average annual temperature under
which the people of the country live,
taking into account the density of set
Element, is practically the same.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
Education In Egypt.

Education is making great strides in
Egypt, and the natives are beginning
to show appreciation Of the advantage
of the reorganized government schools.
In 1887 there were only twelve schools
under the minister Of public instruction,
with IN attendance of 1910 pupils, of
whom only SO per cent paid fees, and
the total receipts were 10000. Last
year the number of these schools
throughout the country, as far south as
Assuan, open to all races and creeds,
was forty-seven; tho attendance was
1897, Of whom OF per cent were paying
pupils. and the receipts reached nearly
100000. The increase Is significant, as
education is not compulsory. It is a
rule. however. that all pupils must
learn either English or French. and it is
significant that whereas In 1850 only
II per cent of them selected English.
in 1890 the proportion rose to SO per
cent
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
Gold Rings and White Horses.

An extraordinary belief or supcrsti-
ton has broken out among the little
girls in eastern cities. Strangers have
wondered because they have been ac-
costcd by little girls not yet in their
teens and asked if they have ring. If
the gentleman has ring on his hand
they want to touch it. That Is the only
formality of the immediate proceeding,
but it is part of ritualism that Is as
founding. The belief that has gained
currency among them is: IF touch
and count twenty-five rings, then count
five white horses, and then see five col
ored people, then the next boy speak
to will marry me-"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
ONE CENT a. WORD COLUMN,

Persons at a distance desir-
ing to insert advertisements in
the One-Cent-a-Word column
can count the number of words,
reckon at the rate of one cent
a word for each of the first
two insertions and half cent
a word for each subsequent in
sertion, and remit accordingly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TEACHERS ENAMINATION-E
Il aminations will be held for all can
dida'es for positionss in the public
schools for the city OF Roanoke at the
First ward school building, on Com
merce street, commencing Saturday
morning, August LIST, 1891, at o'clock.
Examinations will be upon reading,
writing, arithmetic, geography. history
pedigogics, drawing and phi ysiology. All
persons who expect TO teach in the pub.
lie schools Of this city will be required
to stand this examination.
Examination for colored people will
be held in the same building, at the
same time.
RUSH U. DERR.
Superintendent of City Schools.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

" B. GREENE II CO.. DEALERS
In fine hardwood and slate man.
tells, Lows art tile, jackson and Peer
loss CRATES, brass goods, floor tile, gas
fixtures, furnished and set up in
houses.
q Campbell street, the place.
1uly26-ly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
BEATEN BY HIS WIFE.
The Driver of the Ancient Brindle Bull
Roughly Handled.

Roughly Handled.
Caroline Coke was arrested last night
by Officer Millner on the charge Of beat
ing her husband. He is an old man and
drives brindle bull hitched to wagon.
The bull was given him by the corpora
ton. BY this means he makes living
for himself and family. Caroline, much
younger than her spouse and possessing
great bodily strength, came nearly fin
ishing the life of the old man. He was
carried in the house almost unconscious.
She will have hearing before the
mayor this morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
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NOTICE.

Having withdrawn on June 25, 1891,
from the firm of Morgan, Pringle &
Thomas, of Elkton, Va, | hereby notify
all persons that won't in any way be
responsible for any debts cont racted by
said firm, subsequent to the date named.
EDWARD S. MORGAN.
julyl7-taw-4w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

(tIfEAP PROPERTY WANTED BY
~ Powell, Whitehurst ~ Co., lie
Jefferson street. We have applics-
tions for several pieces cheap property
and can sell nj once for parties who
Will list with us. Parties desiring to
sell property OF any value are invited
10 call. juncl1-3lns
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

Work on the New Market House.
Work is progressing pretty lively on
tho Third ward fire and market house.
The foundation will DO completed in
about ten days.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

A j OLIVER. ATTORNEY.AT-
~ Law and Notary Public, a06
Salem avenue .. W. practices in the
courts OF Roanoke City and county,
Court OF Appeals and u. s. Courts;
prcpircs deeds, takes acknowledge
mcnts, etc. julyi-6m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

CEND FOR w. T. HAMILTON TO
~ do your paper-hanging. Has had
thirteen years experience In the best
establishments in Chicago, New York,
Baltimore and Washington. Address
corner Commonwealth and Third avo-
MUGS II. c. iunc9-3ms
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

TIOTEL ROANOKEN NEWS STAND
IL ALI the latest periodicals, reviews
and novels OF the day. Life, Puck,
Judge, Scientific American. Forest
and Stream. Ilnrpcr's publications;
Philadelphia, New York. Baltimore
and Richmond daily papers. iuly2i-1m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

EAST ROANOKE PROPERTY
u make Il speciality OF East Roanoke
property, and would like NIL having
property in that section to list IL with
me. J. l.. KELLY, real estate agent,
506 Commonwealth avenue. mnyS-3m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

DIDDLE-SLADE MANTEL COM
III pany, 21G North Charles street,
Baltimore. furnish and put in Lows
art tiles. fine hardwood mantels, Jack
son CRATES, tile floors; in fact, any
thing pertaining To fire place work.
may133m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

CtTONE FOUNDATION" WORK
- W. +. Bradshaw 323 Fifth ave-
nue. II. c. Contracts for cnrbing.
Tagging, stone foundation work, etc,
at reasonable rates. may2-8mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

VIENNA BAKERY, 3G SALEM
' avenue =. W. Having opcucd II
first-class bakery, candy and ice cream
mandatory, am now prepared to
furnish fresh bread and rolls, fancy
cakes, ice cream and water ices at
wholesale and retail. call soil
cited. NJ L. GEILINGER.
1unc2i
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

DOANoKE PHOTOGRAPHIC
IL Studio, 100 Salem avenue
ELIZABETH A. RODDAN AND
LUCY ID. BALDWIN, Photographers
Outside work and interiors spec
ialty. Development and printing done
for amateurs. myl3Ijm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

DRINTING, NO ORDER TOO
Il small-nonc too large. Anything
in the printing line furnished
promptly and ut figures that are right
Send your printing 70 LOOKABILL'S
PRINTING HOUSE by mail. messcn-
ger. phone or personally, or better
send for us and we will call with sam
pies. Our Office can he found corner
First avenue ana Jefferson street .. c.
apl7-1y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

L,REDERICK j. AMWEG. G. E.,
Il NJ. Am SOC. c. E. " Engr's Club
and builder. Commercial Bank Build
Ing, Rolnohc, Va. apr2-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

7 AIDES OF ROANOKE YOU
IL are invi ed to call Mt Ill Com
inrrce street and gee our wrought steel
and iron ranges and cooking stoves,
positively the cheapest and best in the
city. A. l.. FUQUA.
junc19-Gmo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29

r w. MOTEN, s5G NINTH AVE
e nue. IL. c. Contracts for digging
foundations, wells, cess pools, furn-
ishing stone. stone masonry, rcmov-
Ing dirt, etc. Low charges, good
work. 1ulylU-jm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-29
BASIC CITY NOTICE.
We have been selling so many lots
of the
Waynesboro and Basic City Land

Company on the usual Basic City terms,
Is cash, balance and 12 months, that
we had decided to make no further sales
on the installment plan. But at the
urgent solicitation Of many who could
not otherwise purchase, we will continue
the sales for limited time, at not quite
the old prices, but on the old terms,
TWENTY EQUAL MONTHLY PAY
MENTS. We are so convinced of the
rapid increase in the value of this prop
erty that we have secured 600 lots adj
joining it, which We will offer as soon
as we can get the necessary plats, etc.
One OF the cosiest homes on Church
street at fair price.
n. w. CROWl Real Estate Co.,
Roanoke, Va.