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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
The Midlothian,s Cargo Discharred.

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The Midlothian, from
Baltimore for Antwerp. which put in at
St Michael Azores with her machinery
damaged, after inspection by the proper
officials has been ordered to discharge her
cargo, it being decided that she was un-
able to put TO, sea again without being
thoroughly lightened and repaired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Warning Turks and Arabs.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct. 20-An impor-
tant battle is expected to take place in
Yemen very soon. Although the Sublime
Porte is very reticent in regard to State
affairs, the Yemen crisis has now come TO
"A head, and fresh contingents of troops
are being sent out every other day. The
rebellion is said TO be causing the authori-
ties at Alden "A great deal of anxiety, as in
the event of a conflict on the border there
British territory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
wiIhelm's Tribute to Helmholtr.

BERLIN, Oct 20.-Emperor William, in
appointing Prof. Hermann Helmholtz, the
distinguished German Psychologist and
natural philosopher, TO the position of
Privy Councillor, has telegraphed TO him:
Your great mind, always engaged in
the pursuit of the highest ideals, in its
lofty flights has left politics and party in
trigues far behind. I and my people are
proud to be able TO call SO eminent man
oursn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Arrentina's President Censured.

BUENos AYREs, Oct. 20.-At spec ial
sitting Of the Senate motion censuri ng
the President of the Argentine Republic
DIR. Carlos Pelligrini, for requesting Gen
Mitre not to abandon his candidacy for the
Presidency was passed after heated dis
cussion on the subject.
Gen Roca and his family have left
Buenos Ayres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
PUT IN FOR REPAIRs.
The Rebecca j. Evans BattIed with
storms For Thirteen Days.

LEwEs, Del, Oct. 20.--The schooner. Re
becca j. Evans, from Cape Verde Islands
for Boston, put in to the breakwater for
repairs and provisions yesterday. She en-
countered a severe gale on Oct. 9, which
blew with great force thirteen DAYS, car
rying away sails and doing other damage.
The vessel is leaking badly. Seven passen-
gers are on board. including two ladies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Fractured His Aurle.

James J. Geary, while driving on Frank
lin avenue this morning, was thrown
from the wagon, sustaining fracture Of
the right ankle. Geary Is about IS years Of
He was conveyed to the hospital in the
ambulance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
MURDER AT A DANCE
Frank workrley Was Drunk and Emptied
His Revolver.

LIMA, Ohio, Oct. 20.-A dance at Fort
Seneca last night broke up in murder.
Frank Workerly, while under the infu-
ence of liquor, went in and, fourishing a
revolver, ordered every one out Two men
attempted to disum him when lie shot
Several other men were wounded and the
murderer was not overpowered until he
emptied his weapon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
w. N. Redmond for Cork.

CORK, Oct. 2O.--The parnellites will
nominate Mr.. w. III. Redmond for the va
cancy caused in the representation OF that
town by the death of Mr.. Parnell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

BUENos l@SREs, Oct. 2O-Dr. Vincent r..
Lopez, Minister OF Finance, has resigned
his portfolio To Monterido. Don Alcides
Monterido the Minister of Finance who
rendered his resignation Saturday, has
withdrawn and il will remain in the Cab
met.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
A DIsGRACEFUL SCENE.
Mayor and Alderman Quarrel at
Council Meeting.

MAYOR and AIdermah UuarreI at
Council Meeting.
QUINCY, H., Oct 20-A disgraceful
scene occurred in the City Council meet.
ing last night.
In debate over sewer building, Alder
man Parrot called the Mayor miserable
puppy and n - rebel, and he would do
him up yet.
The Mayor said, "Sit down, or will
throw the gavel at you" They almost
came TO blows, and someone heard re
volver click. For awhile it looked as il
the meeting would break up in row.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
The scytbia Tows the Edam.

QUEENSTOWN, Oct 20.-The Bristol
Princess reports that 500 miles west of
Ireland she met Canarda Scythia, towing
the Dutch steamer Edam, which reported
as having lost her propeller. The Scythia
was making for Queenstown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
New England Grocery
AND
TEA HOUSE,
9S to iOt WeybOSSet Street, Providence,
Also 242 to 244 Main ST., Pawtucket.
Also 242 to 244 Main ST., Pawtucket.

Several times larger than any other house of its
kind I'm the city. force OF than 90 efficient
men and IS horses employed TO dispense Gro
ceries In and about the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
The Death of II. j. Meips.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct 20.-R. J.
Meigs, father of the well known Capt. Joe
V. Meigs of Boston, died last night. aged
30 years. He was appointed by Lincoln.
clerk of the Supreme Court of the Dis,
trict of Columbia and has since filled that,
DoSitiOu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Fell From the Rigging.

Frank c. Knowles, about y years OF
age, deck hand on the steamer Norman Of
the Philadelphia line. fell from the upper
between decks into the lower hold ycster-
day. injuring his spine. He was conveyed
e. the Rhode Island Hospital in the ambu-
lance by Officer Dunn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

NEw YORK, Oct. eO.-La Champ iyne is
in, after n very rough voyage. S;he left
Havre October 10, and battled gales for the
entire passage. On Wednesday Llst she
was swept by big wave which siiashed
the deck and broke the ribs OF a sailor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
A Tiger K,II, His Tsainer.

BELGRADE, Oct. GA Bengal tiger at
tackled and tore to pieces his trainer when
he entered the cage at a performance yes
terday The audience was thrown into a
semi-panic by the sickening sight and
many tainted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Rive Socialists Retire.

ERFTRT, Oct. 90 At yesterdays sitting
of the Socialist Congress at Erfurt, Herr
Auerbach made an Anarchistic speech, as
a result of which he and Herren Werner,
Wildberger, Schultze and Brethge severed
their connection with the Socialist party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

BRIGHTON. Oct. 20'--There is no i'm
provement noted in the case of Mrs. Par
nell to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
A Eire in passaic-

PAssAIC, n. J., Oct. 20-The warehouse
Of the Speer Wine Company caught fire at
100 o'clock this morning, and in less than
two hours the whole place was mass OF
ruins. The loss will reach tlOO,Oo0; par
TALLY insured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
A Fatal Ride.

GREEFTELD, Mass, Oct. 20.-A young
son of George Reed lost both his legs while
attempting to steal a ride ON the River
road at South Ternon yesterday afternoon,
and died last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
influence Again Raging.

PARIS, Oct. 20.-lnfluenza is again rag
ing Bloquet, the President of the Cham
ber, Ratche, the Minister of Commerce,
and several deputies are ill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

VICTORIA, B. c., oct. 20-Edward Han
Ian and the Australian Oarsman Steven
son nave been matcheu TOT araceCn SHAW
500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
An Iron and Steel Company suspepds

NEW YORK, Oct 20.--The Blandon Iron
and Steel Company OF Blandon, Pa, and
of New York city, has suspended. The
company had a capital stock of 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
a Singing Master Dead.
Mrs. ParneII Does Not Improve

NAPLES, Oct 20.--Signor Scafate, the
famous singing master, is dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Resigns His Portfolio.

BUENos AYREs, Oct 20.-Dr. V. F..
Lopez, the minister of finance, has re-
signed his portfolio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

Ifyou try a gas radiator once. you will never he
without one In cold weather. JAS STOVE sToRK, 10
Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

Heat your Office with gas radiator. No coal
kindling, dust or ashe-. Always ready. GAS STOVE
STORE, IS Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Flour Advancing!
Still SELLING at OLD PRICES,

Best Haxall, S6.25. Best st. Louis,
S5.15 per bbI. 25c. bbl. less taken at
Store.
p. S.-Call for September Price List,
just out and complete 10 date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20

Try gas heater the coming winter. No trouble.
square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
Family CoaI.


Best family coal. stove chestnut put I'm bin $3.50
per ton. 90 Exchange place Telephone i6i3-5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
SURPRISES.
- @
Whether High or Low Prices, You Pay
Us Less than Elsewhere.
Don't Be Misled by the Gift Sale
Delusion

And pay big prices. Gold
dollars are not selling for fifty
cents, and no matter what you
have given you in trade, bear
in mind you pay for it. No
matter what you hear of furni-
ture prices round about, note
this fact: That we engage that
goods of similar quality and
style to ours cannot be procured
in the city within 20 per cent.
as low. Our Fall Productions
in PARLOR FURNITURE
come as near perfection as mod
ern ingenuity can produce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-20
DON'T LIKE A THIRD PARTY.

Illinois and Florida Farmers i'm Session at
Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. 20.-Nearly three
hundred delegates are here to attend the
state convention of the Farmers Mutual
Benefit Association. Most of them are
luke-warm on the question of the indorse-
ment Of third party movement 1t is
doubtful whether its friends will make
fight for recognition
DADE CITY, Fla, Oct. 20. The State
Farmers Alliance Convention met here
this morning with full attendance of
delegatesS, Over so per cent are Demo
Gratis, and any proposition to indorse
third party movement will probably be
productive of bitter fight.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14

chronograph consists of cylinder made to revolve by cIockwork at the rate of about once minute.
 A paper wrapped around this cyl finder receives the record traced by a pen, which is connected Dy an cleo tric maguet in such a manner that any signal, made either by the oper- ator or by the clock, causes the pen to make mark on the paper.
 By examining this paper the ob- server is able to tell within the tenth of second the time which the nor nal clock indicated when the star crossed the meridian.
 Comparing this with the time taken from the star list shows the error of the clock. A comparison Is then made between the sidereal and mean time clocks, which, alter allowing for the differences between the mean time and the sidereaI time, shows the error of the mean time clock.
 If the clock is slow slight weight is placed on the top of the pendulum bob, which causes the clock to gain slightly. If, on the other hand, the clock is found to be fast, corre- spending weight is removed, making the clock lose slowly. In this way the standard signals are kept within g few tenths of a second of the cor rect time. Youths Companion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
JINGLlNc BELLS.
 The Jewelry- -Bedecked Beauties of Ro


 The eJeweIry-Bedecked Beauties of Rou-
 mania.
 The women of Roumania are said to be beautiful. Their charms are not of the frail Anglo Saxon type, but of the more rugged order, pecu- liar to Southeastern Europe. The women of Roumania are peculiarly fond of jewelry. In this respect their tastes differ from those of their more highly educated Northern sis ters only in the fact that the former are less discriminating. They wear their trinkets on all occasions when they don their better attire, aud the quantity of jewelry necessary to sat isfy their ambition is surprising.
 The greatest obstacle in the way of the qualification of the R0umanian belle's passion for iewelry is the poverty of the person upon whom she relics for It's purchase. Nearly all Roumanians are peasants, and even those who occupy positions of dignity and honor are comparatively poor. It is obligatory upon the women, therefore, to temper their requirements to the purses of their husbands, brothers or lovers As rule their jewelry is of brass or other base metal thinly plated.
 The Roumanians are partial to beads and bangles.
 Not only do they wear profusion of the latter about their heads, but necklaces of them and strands of beads, relieved by them at frequent in- tervals, are very much affected. They are also freely worn as ornaments for the loose draperies that predom- mate in the construction Of the Rou- manian woman's gown. Consider able skill is displayed by some of the better dressers in the gracefulness with which they catch up with these bits of metal the folds of the mate- rials composing their attire.
 Rings are seldom worn except by the wealthier people, and earrings are simple in design, and, like the necklace, cheap in material.
 Notwithstanding it's cheapness and simplicity, the latter, it must be ad- mitted, harmonize with the rather swarthy complexion, the large flow- ing sleeves, the loose hair and the bright colors that, in combination, are expected to present the Rou- manisn belle in her best light.-New York Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
Very Absent Mind. I.

This story was told by woman about her father He was in his library and his cries brought the whole family to the room They hurried in an found him near his favorite table, poking un- der it and around it among his papers and everywhere with his walking stick. When some one asked him what he was looking for, he only continued to poke with his stick.
 Finally he turned in disgust and said; Some one will have to find it for me laid it up against my desk. It slipped down to the floor, and l thought l picked 1t up; but don't seem to be able to find it now" What is it you are looking for9' asked his daughter. 'sWhy, my stick, child" cried the old gentleman, ''and I don't see where it can be-" Of course the stick which he was thrusting into the waste paper basket and into every corner was the one for which he was searching. New York Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
Harrison in Leadville.

LEApvrLLE, Col May 11-The presidential party arrived here this morning and was given most en thusiastic reception. A large and enthusiastic crowd of people met the train at the depot. The party was conducted immediately upon it's ar
 rival to the carriages and driven to the hotel. The streets and buildings were handsomely deco rated. At the hotel Judge l.. M. Goddard delivered the welcoming address, and presented to the presi- dent brick weighing eighty ounces, or nearly seven pounds, made of Leadville silver. It is an exact fac simile of the silver bricks as they come from the refDeries The face of the brick bears the following: "To Benjamin Ha'- rison, president of the United States, from the smelters of Leadville, May II, 1891," on reverse side was in- scription "159 ,633.078 in twelve years" The president made few happy remarks in replying, and graciously accepted the present.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
COL. JONES @ N LUCK.
He Captures Genuine Porpoiss Snake, Such as Few Others Have Seen.


 He Captures Genuine Porpoiss Snake. Such as Few Others Have Seen. Col. J. B. Jones was fishing on the banks of Redfoot creek. Tennessee, having left his boat to escape the hot sun, and had hardly thrown his line out into the water when he saw dark object rapidly approaching the surface. At first the genial colonel thought 1t an alligator of unusual size, but on closer observation discovered it to be an enor- nous creeping serpent. When this huge monster was within few yards of him Col. Jones gathered some stones about the size of goose eggs and struck it several times in succession, and, strange to say, the blows did not ap- pear to worry his snakeship to any great degree, as it never once left the surface of the water, but continued un- concerned at slow pace up stream.
 Col. Jones immediately seized his rod and line and scamperea h.7z.ssy ..7s..s.ssy Co his boat It wes n.s;:yy n.s;y question of few minutes before he was in midwater and in hot pursuit of the object. which was soon overtaken When within close proximity he noticed the huge reptile seemed to be blind and apparently harmless. Fearing an attack, however Col. Jones seized his rife, and, taking aim at his head, fired. The bullet lodged in the collar bone and broke it's neck There was slight movement of the tail, little slashing of water, and all was over, the monster floating down stream.
 Curious to learn the species of this peculiar reptile, Col Jones made lasso from stout rope which he had in the boat and threw it around it's body, thus enabling him to tow it ashore. A crit ical examination developed the fact he had captured monster snake never before seen in this part of the country. It had a head resembling a long, fun mel shaped horn, the body being simi- lar to small kegs joined together. What made matters more queer each keg seemed to have bunghole or outlet (some of the queer knots being on the sides and some on the top). Hauling the tail on the bank, which was by no means an easy task, he opened one of the knots with a jack knife, and found 1t to be full of clear, purified oil
 At this juncture Maj Sam Hall, an old sportsman. who has hunted all over the world, came up and frantically gesticulating he exclaimed, ssJohn, your fortune is made" Further he said it was a porpoise snake, and rare specimen to be found thus far north. The oil in the kegs has since been found to be pure unadulterated porpoise oil Twelve forty gallon barrels were filled. The oil has been shipped to Pittsburg
 By way of explanation it should be said to the incredulous that this is a species of the snake family which ob- tains oil by plunging it's sharp head into the side of a purpoise and draining every drop of oil from it's body.
 The snake was forty-three feet long, and Col. Jones has the kegs and bungs in his possession. -St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
Powerful Emotion.

An old colored man who used to tell stories to the children on an Arkansas plantation before the war had one story which the children were very fond of hearing, which ended, An when dis innocent and accuse man got quilted in de cot, fo' de judge an fo' de juhy, dey all in de cot room sobered aloud r'
 The idea that many people ''sobered aloud" always had thrilling effect Gpon hi young hearers. although they had very little idea how it was done. Years afterward one of the children asked old Uncle Jeff what he meant by it.
 Oats de way 'twuz tole to me, chile" said he, way back in Allybam- my"
 "Butnow could people sober aloudT" persisted his inquisitor. Don't you suppose they all sobbed in the court roomw
 "Go long, chile" said Uncle Jeff, with offended dignity; what kind O sorrowful soberEess does that 'spressl I tell you what it wnr, and no 'stakin' it, dey all in de ecotroomsobered aloud p Youths Companion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
sEAWARE.
A bit of driftwood tossed upon the shore; By wave and rock and sea grown creatures

A bit of driftwood tossed upon the shore; By wave and rock and sea grown creatures
 torn.
 And bruised sore, And left to perish as a useless thing In sight and sound of it's own ocean lore.
 Alone and lornl A bit of driftwood. Oh. the poets sing Of flowers by children loved by mntaens worn: But who is there would turn aside to pore Upon the seatan0 which the waves do fling
 On land gaiore2 There came that way savant who had thought To spend on seeming trifes for God taught His heart to find fair Love in Natures creed.
 So he could bring His great soul to the study of weed.
 He stopped and caught The ocean castaway in his hand. And-that it had been formed by Gods com
 nand He found much beauty in 1t. So twas brought To rest among bis relics. None might scorn
 That humble thing The work of Nature. therefore nobly born. -Jessie M. F. Saxby in Chambers Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
Extraordinary Growth.

The following extraordinary instance of the rapid growth in the human spe- cies has been noted in France by a member of the French Academy of Sciences and reported by him in the annals of that institution. "The sub ject herein mentioned was a lad of but 2 years of age when l first saw him !; but his tender years notwithstanding, he measured feet, inches and lines high. His people had observed his marvellous growth when he was only years of age. At he was able to lift and carry a bushel of wheat and to throw the bundles of hay (6S pounds) to the four horses each night; and at 6 he could lift as much as a sturdy fellow of 20. But although he thus increased in bodily strength, his understanding was no greater than is usual with children of his age; playthings were also his ia vorite amusements. nSt. Louis Repub
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-14
Signs of Death.

According to one superstition a favor ite method death has of announcing that a person is to become his victim is to cause the doomed one to sneeze while viewing corpse, or to have the subject see his face reflected in mir TOT while standing near the body of one in whom life is extinct. A sparrow flew into an open window of the con sumptive ward at the hospital one day while 1 was attending patient, and without alighting flew out of another window was immediately besieged upon all sides by fearful requests to re- double my efforts to effect cure, as the action of the bird was a certain omen that death would claim some one present within week.
 One of the patients died the next day, and the other poor fated ones re- suscitated the little spark of hope which feebly flickered previous to the advent of the little bird, thinking, probably, that as one had succumbed they had some chance of regaining their health. Interview in Chicago News.