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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
BEN ALI In PRISON.
How "Jack the Ripper spends His Days
in Auburn.


How Jack the Ripper spends His Days
in Auburn.
Ben All, the murderer 'of "Old Shake
speare," is making brooms in Auburn
Prison. So far lie has made pretty fair
prisoner. all things considered, and has
given his keepers little. II any trouble.
Much interest was attached to Ben All for
the reason that he was the first man OF
his race to be admitted inside the walls
OF Auburn. Those who saw Ben Ali
during his trial would not recognize him
now. His clean shaven face is thin
and hollow. and he presents anything but
an engaging appearance. Ben could not
clearly understand why his beard should
be shaved of. and when he was taken into
the barber shop TO be put in the hands OF
the knight OF the razor he murmured be-
cause he had TO submit to clean
shave. When the barber was going
through his black whiskers Ben cried, but
as soon as the job was finished he laughed.
Jail life does not agree with Ben. When
he frst came to Auburn he thought Of
nothing but his good fortune In escaping
the gallows; but since he has been pris-
oner here he continually talks aoout his
life sentence. He is just beginning to
realize that he will have to spend the re-
mainder OF his days there, and only the
visits OF Mrs. Durston, the warden's wife.
serve to keep him in a good frame Of
mind. Mrs. Durston has taken a personal
interest in Ben's welfare, and she visits
him every Sunday and talks with him.
Since she began seeing him Ben has heard
several chapters In the Bible, and Is also
able to speak several words In English.
Ben has gained pretty fair idea OF the
English language from his fellow work.
men in the factory, who look upon him
with much curiosity. When he came to
work in the broom factory none OF the
men had the slightest idea who he was. 1t
was a month before they found out. One
day there came to work in the factory a
young man who was sent to prison from
Albany. He had read about Ben In the
papers, and knowing that he was for
eigner. surmised he was "Old Shake
speare's" murderer. Then the news spread
through the factory that Jack the Rip
per" was one OF their number. All the
men eyed him curiously, and poor Ben
could do nothing but look at them saw
agely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
DIED EMBRACE HER MOTHER.
And 1t Took the Strength Of Two
Men to Undo Her Arms.

ELIZABETHTowN, Ohio, Dec. ia pecu-
liar and distressing occurrence is reported
in the Dale family here. In the early
morning the son was awakened by
groans issuing from the room in which
the mother and daughter slept together.
During the night the daughter was
seized with fatal illness and while in
desperate agony she threw her arms
around her mothers neck, pulling her
down under the bed clothes and almost
suffocating the old lady. The daughter
died embracing her mother, aud her arms
so stiffened in death that it requred the
strength of two men TO release the aged
mother who Is now seriously ill from
fright and the dreadful shock. 1t is feared
she will die
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
kinRstOu.

The funeral of the late Deacon Nathan
iel G.. Peckham was held at his residence
on Wednesday afternoon. Prayer was
offered by the Rev. A. L. Clarke, pastor of
the Kingston Congregational Church, and
an address was given by the Rev. Mr..
Duncanson of the Wakefield Baptist
Church, Of which Mr.. Peckham was for
many years deacon. ID. NJ. &. Steadman,
Esq, also "A deacon of that church, spoke
upon his relations with the deceased The
choir of the Kingston church sang n favor
ite hymn of the deceased. The floral offer
ings were profuse and beautiful.
Miss sadie Clarke of this village is the
guest of friends at River Point for few
days.
The entertainment to have been given
on Thursday evening was postponed one
week on account of the two recent deaths
in the community.
\ young daughter of Charles Babcock is
i'll from typhoid f5ver, from which Mrs
Babcock is but just recovering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
Central Falls British Americans.

Lincoln Branch, No. 10, n. B. A. A.,
held it's regular meeting Monday evening,
President John Bromfield in the chair.
Five members were initiated and two appli-
cations received and referred To investiga-
ting committee. The Hon. II. l.. Freeman
delivered an eloquent historical address,
on the condition of the United States, un-
der the different administrations He had
no difficulty in convincing his hearers that
the country has been most prosperous un-
der Republican rule, and that working
people have received "a higher compensa-
tion. Joseph Milligan moved hearty vote
of thanks to the speaker, which was en-
Enthusiastically seconded by George Thor
ley. The next meeting will be held on the
third Monday of the present month, when
important business will be transacted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

Mrs Robert A. Pimms Tent No. 9
Daughters of Veterans. assisted by Col.
Barton, Camp No lg. Sons of Veterans,
will give social next Wednesday even.
ing in Joseph Post Hall.
Rhode Island Lodge knights Of Pythias
held a successful social last night in tn Q
lodge rooms on WeybosSet street.
Prof 4. III. Mcdowell OF North Carolina
who has been soliciting subscriptions for
his school In that State was called home
yesterday TO attend the bedside of dying
sister.
The Free Lot entertainment last night
in Music Hall. given by the Ncir England
IOrchlighf the organ of the colored peo-
pie OF Rhode Island, was largely attended
Nearly one year ago the Tor hliyht offered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
CITY HALL NOTES.
Contracts for Stone for the Streets of
Providence.

Contracts for Stone for the Streets OF
Providence.
The City Hall was comparatively quiet
to-day and work was going quietly along
in all the departments. The Greenwich
street job is now done, except the sodding
between the railroad tracks and the
asphalt cutters. The work on Douglas
avenue, extending over a mile. OF build
ing, curbing. etc, Is nearly done.
Mayor Smith was not feeling well today
and did not visit the City Hall, which is
an unusual thing for him, as he has always
been particularly prompt and business
like.
Contracts for furnishing stone have
been awarded as follows Crabtree 4;
Aavey of Sullivan, Me, $4,000 feet of curb
Ing; James III. West of the same place,
$4,000 feet of curbing; Oakland Granite
Company of this city. crosswalks; Ken
meth Mckay of this city, crosswalks and
curb corners; John Garvey of this city,
circular curbing; William Booth of New
London. Conn, 1000 square yards of
granite blocks.
The big Maine contractors bid so much
below the local men that the contracts
necessarily go TO them. except where there
is large amount of regular work To do.
Fire escapes have been placed on the
Chestnut street house and on the Potter
estate buildings, Pine street; also on the
Wheaton 4 Anthony buildings, 81 and 90
Westminster street and Exchange place.
A ballot OF the kind used in the city
election at Columbus, Ohio, is TO be seen
in the city clerks Office. IL is big enough
for a small tablecloth, and is gotten up
for the Australian system. There are
five tickets on one sheet and the Republi-
can Is headed by the picture of an eagle,
the Democratic by rooster, the Prohibi
tion by a rose the Peoples by "A plough,
and the Veteran Republicans by soldier
with a gun.
NJ. III. Maguire's property has been at
tached for $1,000 by George Rigler q Co.
and Tor the same amount by ID. {. Gotf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
December SHGIG(

We propose to round out
the years work by selling a
thousand Overcoats and us
tiers. We shall make no plea
of selling them at a loss, but
we claim this: Ours are the
best Overcoats and listers
for the money to be found in
New England. There are no
better made anywhere or by
anybody than ours. Our Boys
and Children's Clothing can
not be surpassed for make,
quality and low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
washington Society Troubles.

Washington society has already begun
to discuss matters OF official etiouette
Washington etiquette is different from
that OF any other city In the United
States, and many OF our most prominent
women are at loss about many conven-
tionalities during their first year in Wash
ington. Strangers here always make the
first call, and the person OF lower rank al
ways calls upon those who are above her.
The wives OF public officials are ex-
pected to return all calls made upon them
whenever the caller leaves a card. These
calls often amount to 1000 on a single re-
ccption day, and IL Is impossible to know
who the representatives OF the cards are.
When Mrs. Senator Sherman was the wife
OF the Secretary OF the Treasury she found
herself once calling upon the wife OF her
butcher. and another Cabinet officers
wife, In making her rounds Of return calls.
found herself taken up q back stairs over
corner grocery. and recognized the
woman whose call she Was returning. a.
her maids dressmaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
TO WATCH THEIR DEBTORS.
New England Division OF the Merch ants
Agency.


For some time past movement has
been on foot to establish a Providence
branch of the New England division Of
the Merchants Retail Commercial Agency
which has for its object the protection of
retail merchants from professional dead
beats. Last evening about 100 business
men met in Foresters Hall to perfect the
organization of the local branch of this
association. Members of the organization
are kept informed of the names of persons
who are not in the habit of paying thsir
bills.
The following officers were elected last
evening; President, G.. ii. Tilley; vice
presidents, George f. Daniels, o. =.
Brown, {. c. Peck; secretary, Arthur c.
Barker; treasurer, Benjamin Arnold :;
board of directors, w. |. Williams, T.. ".
Frye, NJ. j. Harson, q. III. Wood, w. b.
Thompson. George c. Leonard and 5. f.
Merchant.
There are about 240 merchants who are
ready to enter the association, and the
meeting will be held Wednesday evening,
Jan. d.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

Assistant Secretary Grant will continue
10 act as secretary OF war without special
designation by the President The law al
lows an assistant secretary To act as secre-
tary in case OF vacancy for thirty days. IL
is believed the President will nominate
Mr.. Proctor's successor in few days.
Rev. A. ID. Mayo left Boston on Satur.
day evening for his twelfth journey i'm the
interest Of education i'm the South. This
season he will give chiefly to the white
people Of the Piedmont" and mountain
region OF the South. His address during
the winter and spring will be National
bureau VI Educaiicei, Washington"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

The Fourth Ward Democratic Club was
given a banquet at Gelb a Norton's last
evening by Thomas McMurrough. "a promi-
nent member Of the club. There were
present also the members Of the Demo
cratic city committee for the Fourth ward
and n number of invited guests. including
Mayor-elect Potter, Mayor Pond Of Woon-
socket, John NJ. Brennan, Isaac Hahn and
a few others, making twenty seven i'm all
who sat down 90 the feast in honor of the
election VI Mr.. Potter. n. Il. Owen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

MAIDEN, Dec. u.-An attempted muir
der took place here this morning, when
Charles Newton was brutally assaulted
with a knife. The wound in his arm
shows plainly that murder was intended
The wound is not thought to be fatal,
though it is very serious. The perpetrator
Ia mix known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
Not Dead After All.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec 1.-THE men who
were supposed to have been buried in the
ruins of Louisville's late fire returned to
their homes yesterday. The number of
deaths is now reduced to eight in the
candy manufactory and four in Boone's
paper house
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

He Was Lying in Yard on Charles
street This Morning.

A man supposed to be Daniel Skelley of
36 Oliver place was discovered dead in
the yard in the rear of M. Greeley's store
on Charles street this morning. Skelley
was seen to enter the yard, and was ac-
costed by one of the neighbors. To him
he stated that he was not feeling well.
Immediately afterwards he fell dead
Medical Examiner keefe was notified and
viewed the remains. He stated that death
probably resulted from natural causes,
and ordered the body conveyed to the
morgue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

DO YOU want Room or Tenement?
better stiii, insert . Io-sept advertisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
Washington bridge Commiasion.

The Washington Bridge Commission
met this morning at l0:3O o'clock i'm pri-
vate conference at the state House, and
was closeted about five minutes when they
adjourned subject to the call of the chair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

chairman of the Democratic State central
committee, acted as POSTMASTER after the
banquet was disposed Of and the following
gentlemen made brief speeches. Mayor
elect Potter, John NJ. Brennan, Mayor
Pond of Woonsocket, Chairman William
Carroll of the city committee, isaac Hahn,
Col. John McManus, Robert McCardell,
u. II. Mullen Thomas III. Young and ID. +.
Lingane. The gentlemen referred TO the
good work of the city election, and called
for united efforts i'm the registration of
voters for the coming year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

Nour Noom Heated lot Cent an Hour.
Don't 40 cold for fear Of expense of fuel The OIL
Heaters are marvel They do the ordinary work
Of paror stove almost without expense We're
selling them close the season at bare cost Cash
credit. FLINT CO..
Corner Broad and Eddy streets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

Don't go cold for felr OF expense OF fuel The OIL
Heaters al @ a marvel. They do the ord nary work
of parlor stove almost without expe Sc. Were
selling them t. close the at bare cost Cash
or credit FLINT CO.,
Corn r Broad and Eddy streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11

DO you want "A situation? A 1O-cent ad-
vcrtisement In the " News" will supply IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
Fourth ward Democrat.

Furnished rooms supplied with Lodgcrs
by 1O-cent advertisements In tho " News :"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-11
Boston Store.
Special

John Bromley & Sons
Smyrna Rugs. Everybody
knows them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
Is Disease Punishment for s,us

The following advertisement, published
BY prominent western patent medicine
house would indicate that they regard
disease as punishment for sin:
DO you wish 10 know the quickest
way 10 cure severe cold? We Will tell
you. To cure a cold quickly. it must be
treated before the cold hiss become set
tl5d IN the system. This can always be
done If you choose to, as nature in her
kindness to man gives timely warning
and RI tirl " tells you in natures wav,
that as a punishment for some indiscre
tiOn, you are to be afflicted with a cold
unless you choose to ward It off by
prompt action. The first symptoms of a
cold. 10 most cases, is a dry. loud cough
and sneezing. The cough is soon fol-
lowed by profuse wstery expectorstion
and the sneezing by profuse watery dis
charge from the nose. In severe cases
there is a thin white coating on the
tongue. What to do? 1t is only neces-
sary to take Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy in double doses every hour. That
will greatly lessen the severity Of the cold
and in most cases will effectuslly counter
act it. and cure what would have been a
severe cold within one or two days time.
Try it and be convinced 80 cent bot
ties for sale nv Hsrtz & Bshnsen, drug
gis's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

Estate OF Andrew +. johnson. Deceased.
The undersigned having been J. pointed admin
i-tratrx Of the estate 90 Andfcw L. Johnson. late
" the county OF Rock leland. state % Illinois de-
ceased hereby gives notice that she will apjss ~
before the county court OF Rock leland county. a.
the Office OF the clerk Of said court Ia the CITY 81
Rock Island. at the April term. on the fret Mon
day in April next, n waich time al pe7-oas Law
ing claims against said estate Efe notified and
requested 20 attend FOR the purpose % having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted 20 laid q.
tate are requested 10 make Immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day Of February. A. d. 1871.
HANNAH JOHNSON. Administrative
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23

L TREASURY DEPARTMENT WASHING
TON ID. G., March 5,!S9l-Sealed proposals will be
received, to be opened at > O'Clock l. m April
:. 1891, for the sale to the United States of suit
able property, centrally and conveniently loca
ted. for site for the public building author
iZed by act OF congress, approved December
"a. 1870 and March 5. 1891, to be erected in Rock
Island Illinois. \ corner lot, apprOXimating
100 feet front by 1910 feet in dim nsiOnS, Is pre-
ferred. If not n corner lot. the property must
approximate IS0 feet by i2O feet in dimensions:
the $50 feet to be street frontage. Each pro
posal must lie made with the understanding
and agreement that, If il is accepted the build
ings and all improvements on the property are
to be retained. and removed within 80 days
after written notice, by the vendor. and that
all expenses connected with furnishing evil
dence of title and deeds of conveyance are TO
he paid by the vendor. zach proposa must be
accompanied by properly drawn diagram,
giving the meteS and bounds of the property
and showing the streets around the block in
which the property is situated; also by a writ
ten statement in regard to the grades, charac-
ter of ground for foundation. etc. The right
TO reject any and all proposals IL reserved
Each proposal must Toe sealed, marked PRO
posai for the sa of property for site for the
public building in Rock Island, Illinois, ana
addressed and mailed to CHARLES FOSTER,
Secretary of the Treasury. ashington. D. Z.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
Childish Simplicity.

As the family is about to sit down to
dinner the news of the death of an aunt
is received. Suddenly little Emile asks,
looking longingly at the well filled plate:
Papa, must we cry now, or can we
wait till we have eaten dinner?-Flie-
gende Blatter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23

Rowne de Bout-Prepare to be sur
prised. l met Epson Downes this morn
ing. and he had dollars!
Hoffman Howse-Tm not surprised at
all-that is, if you met him shortly after
he left me.-Puck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
Everything in Season.

Store Boy-Anything more for me to
do now. sir?
Merchant-Let's see. The backbone
Of winter is broken, and it's about time
for the sap to begin running in the maple
trees. Get damp cloth and wipe the
Avspecks off those cans of maple strip.
New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23

CHicAGO. MILWAUKEE a IT. PAUL RAIL
~ wAy-Racine a Southwestern Divis!on-Dc-
pot Twentieth street between FRET and Second
avenue. Z. ID. ". Holmes. agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
a Fatal Spree.

De Mascus-Is it true that Jaily is off
on a blowout?
St Agedore-Partly true, yes. Hes
dead.
How
Blew out the gas. st. Joseph News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23
SHERIFFS SALE.

By virtue Of an execution and fec bill No y. &c.
issued out Of the clerk oce OF the circuit cours
OF Cook county. in the state Of Illinois
andto me directed. whereby am commanded 10
make the amount Of u certain judgment recently
obtained against Barton Bishop imtleadcd with
John ID. Bishop. in favor 81 JOs.th Badenoch
Jr and John j. Badenoch. doin. business a.
Badenoch Bros out OF the lapds. tenements
goods and chattsis Of the said defendants. Bar
ton Bishop. j have levied upon the following
property. towit.
The northwest quarter. a. and the north sixty
acres OF the southwest quzIt,T a.. y. and the west
sixty acres Of the south hAlf o., Of the northeast
quarter L and the north thirty acre. % the wee.
half. "a of the southeast quarter. ~ all in
section twenty six, ts6l. also the northwest
quarter. "a D. and the north thirty acres of the
east half, Gsl of the southeast quarter az Of
section twenty seven, 80. all in township
twenty, tsOl. north range two g. east Of the
fourth principal meridian. all in the county OF
Rock Island and state OF Illinois.
Therefore, according To sad command shalleI-
ose for sale az public auction all the right. title
and interest Of the above named. Barton Bishop
IN and o. the above described property. on
Monday. the.6;h day Of April. 1891. at 10 o clDck
a az the north door % the cour; hsuse
in the city OF Rock Island. In the county % Rock
Island and state OF Illinois. FOR cash In hand TO
satisfy said execution and fee bill.
Dated a Rock Island this isih dAy OF March.
A. ID. 1891. CD. GORDON.
sheriff Of Rock leland county. Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-23

their respective bids in cash II he or they prsfer
lated at Rock island, linois. tbi. 2sth Gay Of
February, A D., 1901. JOHN PRRTZ
Administrator cum testamento annexo of the
eetate OF Bailey Davenport. deceased.