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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
SERVED 27 YEARS.
officer John B. Livsey Will Have
Finished that Term the 22d.

Officer John b. Livsey, whose genial
face City Hall patrons look for when
entering the hall, will complete his
twenty y-seventh year of consecutive SER
vice on the force on December %. Mr..
Livsey entered the department at the re-
organization in 1864, and was connected
first with the Central station, doing night
duty. At that time the present uniform
had not been adopted and the patrolmen
were arrayed in citizens clothes. Later,
Mr. Livsey was transferred to other dis
tricts serving under three different cap
tains.
Three years ago in May Mr.. Livsey was
transferred to bis present detail in the
City Hall and during that time has made
a host OF friends by his cheerfulness of
manner and readiness in answering ques-
tions.
As n result of his faithful labors the
officer wears five stripes on his sleeves
each indicating five years service. His
many friends are anxiously awaiting the
appearance of the sixth stripe which will
show thirty years service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
THE AMERICAN GIRL.
A Cause for jealousy Among Eng
lsh Lyric Artists.
MANAGER CARTE'S CRITICISM
The English Girl Needs More Bright
Superiority of American fiay
Houses Michael Davitts Manifesto
Mr.. Gladstone Goes to France.

LONDON, Dec. 16-Manager D'Oyley Car
te has raised a storm by saying in letter
to newspapers that he could scarcely form
a good English opera company without
engaging Americans. The English sing
ers are naturally indignant at his utter
ances. A correspondent asks if this be
true what the three great schools of music
in London are doing, and suggests that
young English vocalists go to America to
learn the language and American accent.
When they return TO England he says
they might get engagements as Ameri-
caps.
The London Telegraph says 1t is natural
that English singers should he sore about
the preference shown TO Americans, but
there can be no smoke without fire. The
American girl is thing apart in these
days on the lyric stage. She is never
troubled with mauvaise honte, has the
90 and is bright and clever. III the Eng
lish girl means to dispute supremacy with
her She will have TO be smart IN every
respect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
1T WAS NORCROss.
His Mother Identifies the Head of the Dy-
Mantle Fiend.


NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The parents of
Henry l.. Norcross, the Boston note
broker, identified the bomb thrower's
head at the morgue as that of their son at
l o'clock this morni q Coroner Messe-
mer had charge of the Identification, and
accepted IL rs complete.
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Norcross ar
rived at the Grand Central depot from
Boston at 9 j. NJ, and Coroner NJ. j. Is.
Messemer was at once notified of their ar
rival. At the morgue Mrs. Norcruss was
first shown the head She identified it i'm
the presence of Coroner MESSENGER. She
said positively: This Is my darling boy.
Ies, yes, yes. poor Henry, poor Henry
my poor darling boy, he never meant to
do any harm. lie surely did not mean to
do wrong"
II has been discovered that instead of
having no filed teeth. ~ at first asserted,
the dynamiter had nine teeth filed with
gold In the back part OF his mouth. An
examination Of the books Of Dentist Ed
ward Coggins OF Boston proved that DIR.
Coggins had filled with gold precisely the
same teeth for Norcross n were found
filled i'm the head Of the bomb thrower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Speaking Of Glasses
Brings to Mind
Opera Glasses,

which have become a neces-
sity to theatre-goers. Le-
maire of Paris makes the best
in the world. We have them,
and $500 buys them in Pearl.
No better made. In other
mountings, with case COM
plete, from $I.oo up. Eye
and Opera Glass Holders in
elegant designs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
SUIT FOR SLANDER
Another Sensational Case in a Lon
don Court.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Another sensational
suit has been brought in the courts here.
The husband of Mrs. Osborn, we'll
known society woman, has brought
suit for slander against Major
and Mrs. Hargreaves. Some time
ago the latter lost some valuable
Jewels and il is alleged intimated that
Mrs. Osborne took them. Efforts were
made to hush the matter up but there
was indiscreet talk about it. in which Mrs
Osborne's name was connected with the
disappearance of the jewels. The present
suit follows. Sir Charles Russell appeaIe
in court to-day for the plaintiffs and Sir
Edward Clark for the defendants,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

There are Watches in Nick
el, in Silver, in Gold; Watches
plain, inlaid with enamel and
set with Diamonds. A $3.50
to $500 Watch will make your
boy happy. A $3.50 to So. 90
Watch will make your daugh-
ter the envy of her school
mates.
In Gold Watches, the La
dies Solid Gold Chatelaine at
5000 is a beauty, and the
Ladies Diamond inlaid I4-k.
Gold Watch at $25.oo may
truly be called a wonder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
ALMOST BROKEN DOWN.
Democrats are Making Speaker
Crisp's Life Miserable.
COMMITTEE CHAlRMANSHlPS
Springer Posing as the Leader Of the
House-NIiIis Wants to BE senator and
Doesn't Care About the Ways and
Means Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-Speaker Crisp is
almost broken down by the hard work OF
listening TO the appeals Of the two hun
dred Democrats who want good commit
tee places, to say nothing of the efforts of
the minority to save themselves from
being lost in the scramble. The Speaker
is in his room early each morning, and re-
mains late. and finds his task very griev-
Gus one, following so closely upon the heels
of the prolonged and vigorous fight which
ended in his nomination. He will
listen to all that the members have to say,
however, and then will leave Washington
for a week to make his decisions, and to
recoup his badly taxed strength. He IL
not likely to announce his committees un-
til after the holiday recess. Whether Mr..
Springer is To be the chairman of the ways
and means committee, 1t is altogether
probable that McMillin and Wilson of
West Virginia will be members OF It,, to-
gether with one representative from New
England, one from New York, one from
the Northwest, one from the South, and
one from the far West
Mr. Springer poses as the acknowledged
leader OF the majority, and talks about
the policy of the Democracy as though it
were settled that he is to be the chairman
OF the Committee on Ways and Means.
Speaker Crisp, however. said this morn
ing that this matter had not in any sense
been determined upon and would not be
at present. The supposition that Mr..
Springer is to have this honor is based
almost wholly upon the feeling that Mr..
Mills is determined to sulk and refuse to
be comforted.
The defeated candidate for Speaker is
suffering both physically and mentally,
and as far as can be learned, has not seen
Speaker Crisp or communicated with him
since the task of making up the commit
tees was begun. The almost universal
feeling among the members Of the House.
including those who were opponents of
Mr.. Mills is, that while Mr.. Spring
er's appointment would be popular,
especially to the representative of the
great Northwest, Mr.. Crisp owes it to
himself to offer the place to his defeated
rival, and that Mr.. Mills owes it to him
self to accept. IL is thought, moreover,
that Col. Mills would have no hesitancy
in doing so were IL not for the fact that he
is hopeful of capturing the Texas Senator
ship.
We sell you French Marble Clock almost at your
own price. Have you noticed line OF Ladies'
Gold Watches, Jewelry, Opera Glasses, Gold Spec
tacles and Eyeglasses, in great variety. The
lowest possible prices for reliable goods
ii. =. TANNERi
apd n m street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Of All Be u t j fu
Things, None So
w Beautiful as the
Diamond.

We have over 1900 pieces
of Diamond Jewelry. You
can buy a handsome Stick Pin
for $500, or a Genuine Dia-
mond Ring for $500. Stylish
Earrings at $500. Scarf Pins
at $500 up. Sleeve Buttons
at $500. All set with Genu-
inc Diamonds. A one karat
Diamond Solitaire at SIS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
THE NEWS IN ADVANCE.
This Evening.

.,alety Opera House, S-"The Plunger." d"
Providence Opera House, S-"Ship
Alloy"
l. ,throp's Museum, s-'Tights and
Shadows"
Y. NJ. c. A. Hall, s-I.ecture by Bernard
Peters.
Music Hall, S-Max O'Rell.
Infantry Hall, s--kneisel String Quar-
tet.
Union Church. s-ConceTt.
Wayland Building, S--Social.
Tomorrow.
No. "a North Main street. 10:30-Demo-
cratic state Central Committee.
Providence Opera House, 2:30-"Ship
Ahoym
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
OUR NEXT CRUISER.
The Bancroft to be Launched About New
Years.

NEW YORK, Dec. l5,-The new steel ma
val academy practice vessel, which is to
be named the Bancroft, in honor of George
Bancroft, who established the naval acad-
envy at Annapolis in October, 1S45 is the
next vessel OF the navy TO be launched,
and this will he about New Years. She is
being built at the works of Samuel l..
Moore a. Sons, ElizabethpOy, y. j.
She is intended a. cruiser for naval
cadets for practical instruction in seaman
ship and gunnery, and will have twin
screw, vertical triple expansion engines,
capable of giving her n speed Of thirteen
knots. Her length is 1s7J5 feet and her
displacement S3s tons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Do Your Eyes Fail
You a Little at
Times?

You need the services of
our optician, Mr.. F. S. Nc
Cambridge, formerly with
Putney, who will tell you
what you require, without
charge, and fit you with the
proper glasses.
We have them from Ioc. to
$2.5o. Special glasses to or
der.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Register. IL will he too late after Decem-
her
Complimentary Benefit.

A large and apprecjetive audience gath
cred I'm Freedom Hail last evening to listen
to well arranged program presented for
their @elec;stion The opening piece,
"rhe Shantsgraf.n by Warden Trout,
who rsqissd Flying Jim's Last Leap in
so good manner "a 90 call for ar encore,
in response TO which she gave "rhe Elf
Child" Kelly Sisters, vocal selections;
Fred Collins, character changes; Ben
Dodge, comic; Saunders aud Field, Irish
concluded with the drama. Razor jim"
characters by the entire company. Mr.. j.
r. Collins was the musical director. The
entertainment gave SO much general satis-
faction that not unlikely several more OF a
like character will follow during the pres
ent month.
Arc you In want of Help? Try fo-oent
advertisement In the News"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
FORTY ON A STRIKE.
Employees of the Valley Mills Have
a Grievance.
ESPECIAL TO Tus NEws.I

CENTRAL FALLS, Dec. 15.-The beamers
have gone on strike in the Valley Mills
this morning about forty in number
They were dissatisfied with the conduct of
the overseer and are now holding a shop
meeting. They called on Mr.. Shuman,
the superintendent, who refused 10 have
anything To say 20 them, and they deter
mined not to 20 back until their wrongs
are righted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
SENATE COMMITTEES.
How the Two Rhode Island Repre-
sentativeS Fared,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The Rhode
Island senator's have been appointed on
the following committees:
Mr. Aldrich-Rules, finance, transporta
ton routes to the seaboard.
Mr.. Dixon-Patents, post offices and
post roads, additional accommodations for
the Library Of Congress (selectl, census.
Mr. \ is chairman of rules and Mr..
Dixon of patents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Mr.. Dayitt's Policy,

DUBLIN, Dec. 15-Michael Davitt has
published an address to the Waterford
Electors as candidate in opposition TO
the Parnellite, William Redmond. He
pledges himself to work for "A home rule
bill that will satisfy national aspirations,
and proclaims himself n deadly foe TO
landlordism. He will strive to change the
land laws, and promises to vote to C c-.rtail
the hours of the workingmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
France and Bulgaria.

SOFIA, Dec 15.--The Bulgarian Govern
ment has expelled a French journalist
tematically sending TO the French press
lying and calumnious stories about Bull
garia As result France has severed
diplomatic relations with Bulgaria.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Are YOU In want Of Help9 Try a 1O-cent
advertisement I'm the "Ncws."
Two Eminent Ohioans

CANTON, Dec. Is. -Governor-elect Nc
Kinley is improving and is able To sit up
although he is still confined TO his room.
The attending physician has denied him
the privilege OF receiving any callers and
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
HEARD IN THE COURTS.
Justices Wilbur and Rogers Listen tn
Complninants.

Complninants.
In the Court of Common Pleas this
morning before Judge Wilbur, the case of
George Brown, administrator, against the
n. Y. =. and B. Railroad Company was
on again. Evidence was brought to show
that the train broke apart on account of
negligence in the inspection of the differ
ent parts of freight trains and this one in
particular which killed Graves.
Before Justice Rogers this morning the
case of Owen Il. Dunlap VS.. Nathan ID.
Fenner was begun. IL is an action Of tres
pass on the ease for deceit. Dunlap hired q
tenement from Mr. Feauer at the corner of
Cranston and Winter streets. Dunlap says
that Mr.. Fcnner tcid him when lie went
in that the people in the other tenements
OF the house were respectable people, but
he was not long in discovering that such
was not the case, and notified Mr.. Fcnnor
that he should move. Mr.. Fenner then
elected him from the tenement, ana Dun
lap now sues for damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
New Electric Cars.

Two cars Of the Thomson Houston make
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon
and were taken out 10 the barn to-day.
One OF them stood on Dorrance street last
evening covered with canvass, and at
tracted great deal of attention on ac-
count Of its size,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Cheers for Gladstone.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Mr. Gladstone started
.or Biarritz from the Charing Cross sta
tion this morning. He intends TO spend
the winter in the south of France. A
great crowd at the station cheered the
Grand Old Man heartily as the train
rolled out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
sMALL-POX IN RUSSIA.
Unfortunate Peasantry Dying by tn,
Hundred.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 15.-Small-pox is
carrying off large numbers of the famine
stricken people. In two small villages
of the Government of Riazan two
hundred persons are down with the dis
ease, and fifty deaths have already oc-
Cured Smallpox is also ravaging the
provinces o. Niatka, Samlra, Kharkon,
Vladimir, Kursk, OrenDurg, Peterhofi
and Saratoff. AT Shadrinsk, in the Prov
ince of Perm, it may be necessary for the
government to interfere to prevent n
wholesale carrying off of the inhabitants
by famine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
superiority Of American Theatres.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Horace Townsend
iectured last night before the Royal In
stitute of British architects on the super
iority Of American over the British thea
tres. Although giving due credit TO some
London houses like the SALISBURY, re-
Gently erected, the assembled architects
approved his remarks and promised TO
study American methods of construction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
Caught His Finger.

VALLEY FALLS, Dec. 15.-William c.
Leace had the middle finger OF his left
hand caught under a coal car this morn
ing, necessitating amputation at the first
Joint
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

Are you I'm want of Help? Try a 1o-cent
sdys rtiscmcnt in the News"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

Have you property To sell? Investors
read the News" a 1o-cent advertisement
may make a sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec 15-Secretary Foster
continues To improve slowly, but was
hardly able to leave his house yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
A separation for Miss st. John.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-On the application Of
counsel for Miss ST. John, made to-day in
the divorce division of Her Majesty's high
rourt of Justice, Justice Jeune granted the
actress judicial separation from her hus-
band. Both the parties in the divorce
suits have been ordered TO pay their own
costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
And then the
SILVER WARE.

The name of Rogers is
a guarantee that the quality
is the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
All the the Jewelry is
Not on Westmin-
ster Street.

We have some now, more
than we shall have after the
Holidays. Your money will
buy much more and better
Jewelry here than in most
stores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

SEE THE PRICES:
Rogers Extra Plate, Tea Spoons. So
Rogers'Extra Plate, Table SpoOns.S1. 40
Rogers Triple Plated Knives. 1.5O
Rogers Butter Knives. .......... .3S
Rogers Oyster Ladies'. s............ 1.75
Everything made by the
celebrated Rogers in stock, at
similar low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

The Tide for To-morro,

High water at Providence, sos a. NJ.
High water nc Newport, 1885 A. VI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

Christmas Cards, Booklets and Calendars.
We have always been headquarters for cards.
booklets etc. this years stock is entirely new, also
large stock OF fancy goods suitable for ladies gen.
tlemen. open evenings. 4. S. HAMMOND,
S5 Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15
THE WEATHER TOMORROW
The Thermometer.

The Thermometer.
Weather for this evening-Rain.
For o-morrow-Cloudy
Temperature from A. NJ. Dec IL, to o
a. NJ. Dec. 10:
HIGHEST. LOWEST. MEAN
I 1
E6b Eb 45
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-15

We sell you French Marble Clock almost at your
own price. Have you noticed our line OF Ladies'
Gold Watches. Jewelry, Opera Glasses, Gold Spc
tacles and Eyeglasses, in great variety. The
lowest possible prices for reliable goods
ii. :. TANNERa
80 and 40 Westminster street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-22
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ofan Sorts Mentioned Briefly and
Pointedly.
LIYERPOOL'S HORRIBLE HANGING
Has Created cdstronsscntimcnt Against
Capital Punishment Throughout
EpGland.--.The Chinese Situation.
Rudini VIII Act Alone Unnecessary.
Mime. Patti Coming this Way.


Copyright 1891, by he Eeau York associated Pres.
LONDON, Aug. 2l.-Parnell's letter ad-
mitting the inaccuracy of the amount
attributed TO Mr.. billions drawing from
the evicted tenants fund has brought
to the pause the wretched controversy
in the Irish commoners ranks which
really centers in the desire OF each side
to obtain control of the Paris fund.
Nobody doubts the scrupulous in
tegrity of Mr.. Morley, and
on the question of veracity,
Mr. Parnell, with his record OF the
widest statements, stands no chance OF
credencc. This unedifying spectacle,
which, occurring as it does, at the dead
est part OF the political season, can have
but one result-the destruction OF Ire
lands chances OF home rule. The Tory
press and party are delighted that Mr..
Parnell has succeeded in drawing from
Messrs. Gladstone and Morley an ad:
mission OF anxiety TO reach MIR. Parnell
through secret channels.
The clericals are incensed at Messrs.
0'Brien and Dillon for adhering to the
plan OF campaign in defiance OF Rome.
Altogether the position of the Irish
problem is extremely perplexing.
The hideous scene enacted at the Con-
way hanging has caused an outcry
through The country, which is not un-
likely to prove the beginning OF the end
of capital punishment and is certain in
any case to greatly strengthen the agita-
tion for its abolition. The excul-
sion of reporters from executions
has long been q sore subject
and US the officials have full
exercised this power, in many cases an
uneasy suspicion exists that other simi.
lar butcheries may have been hushed
up. ExeCutioner Berry declares that
the drop stipulated for by the authori-
ties is much too great, but his protest
was OF no avail. But it is also rumored
that he was carousing on the previous
night, and Mt present it is impossible to
say where the blame lies. The public
will insist upon rigid inquiry.
Little is hoped for from China's naval
action, but the movement is welcomed
as an indication that the pressure OF
the powers has had an effect. Premier
Rudini OF Italy informed the cabinets
of Germany, England and France that
Italy would cooperate with those na-
tions If combined action was necessary,
but if the powers declined to act Italy
would herself send a feet to Chinese
waters to act Independently and imme-
diately ii necessary to protect Italian
subjects.
Nine. Patti will start for America on
November 90. Nine. Nordica will make
a concert tour of the United States on
her own account.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-22
ALSrY,s PLEA.
He Enters a ploa of "NOt GuIlty"-HO Ad
mlts TINT He Murdered Christie, but II,

He Enters a Plea of "Not Guilty"-Ho Adj
mlts thnt Ne Murdered Christie, but He
Is Not Brute.
HANOVER, n. h, Aug. 2l.-Judge
Samuel Cobb, of the police court, with
Attorney General Barnard and Solicitor
Mitchell, accompanied by citizens, went
to Almy's room in the Wheelock house
this morning to conduct the prelimin-
ary examination of the murderer.
When asked to plead he hesitated and
said: ~ don't know what to do" At
torney General Barnard then suggested
that It was always safe to plead mot
guilty" and in that way his plea stands
accorded.
In further talk with Almy to-day he
emphasized his desire that people shall
not rank him with common murdercrs.
He saws: ~ know committed brutal
murder; nevertheless l am not brute,
paradoxical though that statement may
appear. don't deserve any pity and l
ought to suffer for my crime. Christie
said she loved me; that / had many
qualities that she admired, but she
added: 4 must test the sincerity Of
your love for me by living an upright
life, and perhaps some time in the fu-
ture your efforts will be rewarded 1
am sure that had there been no outside
influence we would have got along
much better"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-08-22
GIANT POWDER EXPLOSION.
Eight Mon Killed in the Black Bear Mine
Eight Hundred Sticks of Powder Let G
Mt Once.

Eight Mon Killed In the Black Bear sIIno'
Eight Hundred Sticks of Powder Let Go
ut Once.
BURKE, IDAHO, Aug. 2l.-Two hun
dred pounds of giant powder exploded
ut the mouth OF the lower tunnel of the
Black Bear mine, near here yesterday,
with terrible effect.
Four men were imprisoned at the
breast OF the drift by the rock, which
caved in, and were sufTocated. The
bodies OF four other miners have not
yet been found, but all hope OF finding
them has been given up.
The explosion was terrific, tearing up
the earth and caving in the tunnel for
distance OF one hundred feet. Last
evening the rescuing party had recoy-
cred the dead bodies OF four men, G.
Mcneil, general manager; John Jense,
assistant manager; Robert Blackburn
and John Barrows, miners. Their are
four others missing, and it is feared
their bodies were blown to atoms.
Jense is q brother Of one of the pro-
prietors, and Mr.. Blackburn was secre-
tary OF the Central Miners Union at
Burke. Just how the explosion occur
red cannot be ascertained, but it is sup
posed that lighted candle or fire from
a pipe dropped into the box containing
powder or fuse by some one passing was
the cause. -Four cases OF 200 hundred
sticks exploded almost simultaneously.