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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
They Can Lay Aside Their Studies
for a Little While.
AND TAKE A VACATION
Here are Some Fresh Items That VIII
Brighten Their Wits ana Amuse Them
While Giving Them Information
All Carefully Selected.

Not TO know how TO spell is sometimes
very unfortunate for little people. as II
shown by the following brief story: A
little girl named Susie Snow met fairy
who said 10 her: 81 will make you, as u
birthday present, anything that you may
ask OF me in writing" Susie had long
wished for pony, so she ran home anu
borrowing her mothers pen and paper
wrote: Dear Fairy. please make me III
tie hoarse." The next morning when she
awoke she was so hoarse that she could
hardly speak above whisper, and shr
never got the pony. Wasn't IL pity thal
she neglected her spelling book
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
THE PUZZLED GROCER.
swindled By 81 Youth Who Was Mo-
as Green as He Looked.

swindled By 81 Youth Who Was Not
as Green as He Looked.
A tall. green Unlocking youth stepped In
TO village grocery where they KEEP
something TO drink as we'll as to eat, an
after peerlng about little. spied some
ginger-cakes. Said he to the grocer
"Them's mighty fine cakes. What's tn
east you'll take for one OF 'em2" "Tel
CENTS" replied the grocer. well, be-
lleve I'll take one II you'll wrap 1t up righl
rood" The grocer wrapped up the cake
and handed it to him. He looked thought
.ully at it q while and said: Il
don't believe / want this cake after
all; won't you swap me drink
for it?' Yes" said the grocer as he took
back the cake and handed him a glass OF
something. The young man swallowed
the liquor and started of. Hold on. "
cried the grocer, you haven't paid me
for the drink" II swapped you the cake
for the drink" But you haven't paid
me for the cake" You've got your cake. "
This last retort 80 nonplussed the grocer
that he stood and scratched his puzzled
head. while the young man make good his
'etreat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
WOODLAND NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robin have gone South
with their family.
This is a great season for nuts.
Gray Squirrel fell into the honey store
OF bee-tree lately. and the young ladies'
say he is the sweetest thing alive.
Mr.. Rabbit is posing as a novelist, but
everybody knows that he hasn't a tale
worth speaking OF.
Brer Fox considers 1t libel to call fox
hunt brush with fate.
Father Boar has gone into his winter
quarters. and will not be In our midst
again until April. Adieu, Pop.
Mr.. Turkey Gobbler and wife took ad-
vantage OF the approaching holidays to
40 camping in Glon Hollow. II is the
opinion OF their friends that this timely
outing will prolong their lives.-Harper's
Young People.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
Ching-a-Ling.

We had little China boy.
His name was Ching-a-Ling,
His hair grew in a pig-tail and
lie tied IL with string.
His eyes were black as buttons.
The kind you sew on shoes.
They rested at an angle
Which people called obtuse.
He washed the shirts and collars
And. IL you'll believe It. dear,
lie ate his food with chopsticks.
In manner very queer.
But his black eyes snapped so gayly,
And twas fun TO hear him sing,
"Melican boy not half so bright
AS little Chlng-a-Llngp
Eva Loreto Carson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
NO Place Like Home.

A little girl In the primary department
of one OF the public schools In Kingston,
took great Interest In what her teacher
said In relation TO the anlmalcule In
water. When she reached home I'm the
afternoon. she was very thirsty, and her
mother asked the ca-se. Our teacher,
said the child. says the water at the
school 10 all full Of worms and bugs; so
waited TO drink until l got home
Goldthwaites Msgeziue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
COLUMBUS.
A Boys Composition ON the Great Dis
coverer.

Columbus was great man and Is known
even now for miles around, although 1t is
400 years since he immigrated and dis
covered the United States. He was very
fond OF finding out things, and the round
ness Of the earth like an orange or ball
is due to him. He also made an egg sit
up, which Is harder, my mother says. than
making boys do the same In church LIKE
me. / wish my father was more like
Columbus's must have been. for when /
tried to make an egg stand up on end ne
told me to stop right away or Ill send you
to bed. Who knows what country might
discover IL my parents did not discourage
me right In the beginning, just as j was
ready to start out and begin to commence.
Johnny In Harpers Young People.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
How Monkeys Are Caught.

In ordor to catch the older monkeys
the men steal the baby monkeys and
paint their faces with treacle and tartar
emetic. They then carry them back
where the parent monkeys can find them.
and they. being overjo Dyed to have their
children restored TO them. caress them,
and lick their faces until they have be-
come deathlv sick. when they are too
weak and wretched TO make any resistance
TO being carried away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
From Ballard smith, Editor n. Y. World.
IGMJ1N
From the Managing Editor, ,BrookIynTimes

DAILY TINES EDITORIAL Rooms,
BROOKLYN, Jan. 10, 1892.
Editors Nelrs.
Your "trip TO Europe" idea is by long odds
the best that any American newspaper within
the range of my observation has yet devised.
IL says in effect to the workingmen of Rhode
Island "Choose your own delegate. Select
from your number the one man you believe
TO be most unprejudiced, most capable Of CIV
ing an honest and intelligent report on the
condition of labor in Europe, and send him
there TO investigate. The News will foot the
bills and publish the report whatever 1t may
be-" It's great idea, and for one l will
watch with more than common interest for
the report. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
From the Newport Observer.

THE PROVIDENCE News has made the prop
osition TO the workingmen among its readers
that they select one of their number to spend
a couple of months abroad during the coming
summer to travel, study the labor situation in
western Europe and tell them about his ex-
periences. This is the most sensible form that
the voting contest fad has yet taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
Forebotltng.

Bessie (aged six)-Alamma. what kind
OF house will live in II go TO heaveni
Mammal don't know, exactly, dear,
but it will be beautiful. happy. and de.
lightful one.
Bessie mot exactly satished)-But what
II the janitor doesn't like children.--Chi-
cago Daily Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21

IL
What the Newspapers Say About 1t.
From the woonsocket Reporter.

The proposition OF THE PROVIDENCE News
TO give a Rhode Island workingman a free
trip TO Europe, TO examine into and report
upon the condition of the working classes
there, is about the only sensible thing yet done
i'm the way of newspaper coupon voting. The
NEWS is to be congratulated on its good taste
and generosity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
2r7Ns4~.'.,
From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer.


NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. IA, 1892.
Editors Of the Providence Neios:
Any effort or any undertaking that has for
its object the broadening OF the mind and the
exciting of thirst for knowledge, is to be
commended. Travel more than any other
thing, will accomplish these objects, and the
proposition of the NEWS to aid some one Of its
readers in the requirement of useful informa-
tion abroad, to be disseminated among the
people of our State upon his return, appears
to be particularly interesting and laudable.
If the fortunate individual is really fortu-
nate, /. e., IL he is the possessor OF an evenly
balanced mind and has sufficient intelligence
TO warrant the belief that he will present i'm
partial and readable pen-pictures OF the result
Of his enquiries and observations, then the en-
terpriso of the NEWS will surely not be in vain
il must be productive Of much good. cer-
tainly trust that such will be the case.
Believe me, yours faithfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
THE FREE TRIP TO EUROPE
L
What Noted Editors Say About 1t.
From the Managing Editor, Boston News.

EDITORIAL Rooms, THE Boston NEWS,
200 WASHINGTON STREET,
BosToS, Jan. IA, 1892.
Editors Providence NeCs:
The Boston Nelcs congratulates its Provi-
dence namesake on the enterprise displayed
in its free trip to Europe" plan. II is GER
tainly a commendable idea for Republican
newspaper TO investigate in this manner the
condition of the British workman. The
method you adopt will certainly disabuse the
public mind from any impression that the re-
port will be biased by political prejudice.
Success TO you. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21

O. The King seeing her standing there.
came out and asked her to dance with
him Then she saw he was King Thrush
Beard, and az first was ashamed. but lie
told her he was her husband, and had dis
gused himself "a a beggar TO try her love.
Z. Then he caused her TO be dressed In
rich robes. and introduced her TO his
guests as his wife and their future queen.
And they had grand supper afterwards.
anu 1'wish that you and | had been there
TO partake OF IT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
r,.,v ch,,d should Know.

That colds might be prevented by keep
ing the feet always warm and dry.
Changing wet shoes and stockings as soon
as possible has prevented many 1T OF
sickness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21

In trimming lamps with broad wicks
clIp the ends a little lower than along the
middle and thus avoid smoked or
cracked lamp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21

g. He took her TO o wretched hovel. and
brought some reeds. and ordered her TO
weave them into baskets. but she wept,
for the twigs hurt her delicate fingers.
T. Then he said. there Is a Kitchen
maid wanted at the kings palace; you
shall CO." So she went as kitchen-mald
and had to do everything the cross cook
ordered.
8. One day, the king gave grand ball,
aud the poor princess stood In corner OF
the doorway, and watching the dancers,
and thinking that she might have been
one OF them, had she married King
Thrush h-Beard--instead OF beggar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-21
SETTLING THE DISPUTE.

SETTLING THE DISPUTE.
Parrot.
"Tm just the cleverest pct on the face
OF tho earth;
Just hear how can talkl
I'm handsome, too. with dress OF bright
hue.
And there's nothing can't mock"
"Pm a tortoise shell OF the loveliest
shade
This Is said OF mo daily;
/ can wear eyeglasses and read the news.
And entertain every one gaily."
Parrot
at can do greater feats; I'm a tricky elf.
Aud cost much more than cat"
Don't you be too surel cost something
myself.
just fifty! What say you to that2"
Parrot
That's the price / brought. Twas to
much for you.
The dealer who asked that was bold"
Cat.
"Well, In my opinion. sweet-voiced sir.
Wnen my mistress bought you. she got
sold"
Pdrrot.
Pets like me. can tell you, bring
highest price
In the market. sir-That's decided"
Cut.
swell, say. that no pet by any device
Ever brought SO much money as did,"
ST. Bernard
"Oh, stop your quarreling. foolish pairi
In your smartness you have blundered.
] can settle this question at once, my
friends.
For cost cool fifteen hundred.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
Improve Your Investments.

The many investors in West Anna
polls building lots by converging inter
ests at that point have placed these
valuable investments permanently at
the front. Building has begun this
season with promise of decided acti-
witty. Every lot owner ought to do a
little to help in their mutual interests
if il is only the planting of a tree or
flower, the arranging of a grass plat
or the enclosure of a garden. BY the
by these lots are garden ground of the
first quality and those owning them
can obtain a fine interest on their in
vestments by merely having them pro-
perly planted and cultivated. Lot
owners might combine for this pro-
ject and keep a gardener out there
permanently employed. They would
thus make their lots available for do
nestle purposes and add to their pros
pective market value. Take an inter
est IN the work out there and do some
thing yourself to help it along. Above
all build. Put up neat tasteful unex.
pensive cottages. They will make
most delightful aud desirable homes
and you can rent or sell them : fast
as You get them ready. Improve your
investments out there. twill pay well.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
SUMMER TOURS.
TIKI LATEST PUBLICATION OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

| TIKI LATEST PUBLICATION OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The 1st of June is date looked
forward to by the thousands who
make their preliminary plans fol
summer outings, and their main
guide in the summer Excursion book
issued yearly by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, which regularly
appears on that date. Advanced
copies for the season of 1892 are fresh
from the press, and certainly excel
anything of like character ever pub
lished by this progressive railroad
company.
1t is not only IA compendium of
all the rates prevailing over its own
and connecting lines to the principal
resorts of the land, but it is equally
as valuable as a guide-book, with
full and explicit information as to
how trips may be made, and as to
what desirable variations may be
utilized to:enhence. their pleasure and
profit. Nearly five hundred resorts,
ranging from Prince Edward Island
to the mountains of Western North
Carolina, from the southern extremity
of New Jersy to the wild lakes of
Canada, from the mineral springs of
Of Virginia to the great inland lakes,
are described at length, and over fif-
teeen hundred routes, representing a
stock of fifteen hundred special
forms of tickets, are set out clearly
and intelligibly within its pages.
In arranging these routes care has
been observed in making them read
over lines that present the greatest
number of interesting points, and in
every case there is wide field for
choice. They also provide for aretun
trip by different direction, so that
the tourist may find his outing a
continual succession of changing
scenes.
1t is so comprehensive that one
could hardly ask for a ticket to an
Eastern resort of any prominence and
fail to find it ready-made bya variety
of routes. One hundred and thirty
railroad and steamboat lines are re-
presented in the coupons of these
tickets, every one of them connecting
directly or remotely with the Penn
sylvania system.
The cover to this handsome edition
represents one of the famous Penn
sylvania Railroad Observation Cars
artistieally executed. The illustra-
tons are the finest style of half tone
work, on as high a grade as the POI
pular magazine productions.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
MeIrin,s liarden Enrms.

Melvin's Garden Farms are making
quite stir in the real estate market.
Numbers of people have been pros,
pecting over there and several sales
have been made. Three or four new
cottages will be started in few weeks.
Many good and thrifty Germans are
looking over the ground and writing
To Mr.. Melvin with view to locating.
The market garden idea properly car
RED out as a sort of cooperative sys-
tenn of farming, combining village
with farm life, will suit the German
population admirably. There is a
thrift and sociability among them that
will make these people valuable adj
dition to the community. They bring
some capital with them and this added.
to their industry will soon tell. The
Melvin Garden Farms are well locat
ed for the purpose and are offered on
snch reasonable terms as to be within
the reach of any industrious working
man. Mr.. Melvin win aid those wish
ing to locate by erecting inexpensive
and comfortable dwellings. Call and
saa him about IL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co
SAN FRANCISCO. cat.
LOUISVILLE. Nv. NEW Y0RK. NJ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

The liberation of carrier pigeons
and the keeping OF record OF their
fight will be an interesting feature
OF the live stock exhibit at the
Worlds Fair. A number OF breed
ers of pigeons will exhibit birds, and
they are now making arrangements
for the proposed contests. George
w. Childs, of Philadelphia, and
several others have offered prizes
for the winners in the contests. The
speed record now is 325 miles in
329 minuets.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

Thirty FIVE of the forty-nine
states and territories in the Union
have accepted the building sites as
signed them on the Worlds Fair
grounds, and have submitted to tho
construction bureau for approval
the plans of the buildings they pro-
pose to erect. Nearly all the others
it is known, are about ready to take
like action. Every state and terri
tory, with perhaps three exceptions,
will erect a building. Quite num-
be- of these buildings will be repro
auctions of historic structures such
as independence Hall, Westinghouse
Mt. Vernon Home, old Fort Marion,
etc. They will occupy the northern
portion of the Exposition grounds
and will be surrounded by walks,
lawns, shrubbery and flowers. They
will be used as headquarters for
state boards aud visitors and as re-
ceptacles for exhibits showing state
resources. etc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. r.,
In the subscriber of Anne Ap,ls
county, has obtained from the OrpbsS.s
Court OF Anne Arundel Couniv
Maryland. letters of administration q
a.. on the personal estate of JOHN ms
LAND, late of Anne Arundel conn.,
deceased, All persons hayIng claim,
against the said deceased, are hers
warned to exhibit the same, with ~.
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber On '.
before the
\ s0rH Day or N0VEMRER. $50,
They may otherwise. by law, be eScua
ed from all benefit of the said estate An
persons indebted TO said estate are rcquesl.
ed to make Immediate payment,
Given under my hand this 18th lAy d,
May 1892.
JAS. REVELL,
MARY ID. IRELAND
5i7 Admrs. C. I. a. Of John ireland
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

WE have received from the pub
lisher, James Young, Esq.. Balti-
more, a souvenir of the o o. +.
in the form Of pamphlet. 1t con-
tains a history of the Order, por-
traits of members, buildings, mon
uments, and also fine cut OF the
new temple. together with a list OF
officers. Every Odd Fellow should
have copy az 1t cntains a vast
amount of information in very
small space.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

Has it not occurred to the news
paper reader that the Democratic
papers are not in the least disturb
oil by the proceedings at Minneapo :
lis +? The Democratic party has a
long history, but it never went into
a national campaign with such alb
solute confidence as it enters the
coming contest. Heretofore there
has been apprehension and the
''strong points" Of probable Repub-
lican nominees have been talked
about. There is nothing of thai
kind to-day, the Democracy feeling
that the best man in the opposition
must go down before the candidate
to be named at Chicago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
HALF Rates TO Chicago via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad

For the benefit of delegates and visit
ors to the Democratic National Conven-
lion at Chicago. on June 21st. 1892, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets TO Chicago, from
all principal stations on its lines at 3
single fare for the round trip. The rate
from New ork Is so 90; Philadelphia.
$685.; Baltimore. SIT 90; Washington.
&ls-Oo. and other stations in proportion.
The tickets win be sold from June 18th
TO Goth, inclusive, and the return cou-
pons win be good to leave Chicago until
July Sth. 1892 Tickets will be accepted
for passage on the Pennsylvania Limited
IN either direction in connection with
proper extra fare checks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

We authorize our advertised druggist
~ sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
ssnnsumption, Coughs and Colds. upon
mis- condition. II you are afflicted with
a Cough. Cold or any Lung, Throat or
CHEST trouble, and win use this remedy
as directed. giving II fair trial. ard ex-
nerience no benefit. you may return the
hottie and have your money refunded.
we could not make this offer did we not
Know that Dr. Kings New Discovery
could he relied on. Il meyer disappolnts
Trial bottles free 1t the City Drug Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13

SPEED. economy of time and re-
liability, are constantly be ng facil-
itated by the adoption OF new meth
DDS in the Postal Department OF
the Government. At this time an
experiment is in progress in Wash
ington and st. Louis to demonstrate
the feasibility of houseto house col
lectiops and deliveries by the use oil
letter box attachments, so as to pre-.
vent the loss OF time to the carriers.
Ii sufficient tests verify the results
thus far attained, it is likely the
system will be adopted in all Of the
populous cities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-06-13
4 short Talk Oh An Importahi
Subleet.

Work at Murray Hill, as everywhere,
has been obliged to pick ifs way slow
~ through the backward Spring.
Notwithstanding some back sets on
account of the tardy season, some re-
liable and promising progress has been
made Fine blocks of tempting grass
have been scattered over the future
home lots, preparatory TO building !;
material has been collected, more or
less grading hiss been done and parti
cularly the opening of Franklin street
has brought the lovely sites of Murray
Hill into close communication with
the city. Mr.. Melvin is pushing busi-
ness and inquiries for lots are or daily
occurrence. Very many of these choice
sites will be taken this season. Pros
pectors will do well TO complete their
selections before this Summer. as a
great rush is anticipated. The South
gate mansion will soon be erected and
others will quickly follow. Now is the
time to take hold of these invest
ments as large profits will deyeloIe in
course of the year and those who buy
now will get the benefit of future inn
provements. We cannot speak too
highly of Murray Hill property. Its
advantages must be recognized and
recognized at once by all who will
walk over the ground and carefully
note them. Don't let the opportunity
slip away from your hands. Secure
some of these valuable lots before the
best are sold.
Ua.a. r..arw nHaatatna