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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
HOW LINCOLN PROPOSED.
The Remarkable letter That Led TO
This Unhappy Marriage.

Abraham Lincon's offer OF marriage
was n very curious one, and. singulary
enough, IL has but recently come TO light.
Numerous as his biographers have been.
and closely az they have CLEANED for new
facts and materials, it was left for the
latest one Mr.. Jesse WelS, OF Greencastle
TO discover this unique and characteristic
production OF Mr.. Lincoln's almost un-
tutored mind. The letter is ono OF sew
eial written presumably TO tho lady he
afterward married.
Addressed 10 My Dear Mary" IL reads
thus: you must know that i can't see
you or think OF you with entire indffer-
ence; and yet IL may be that you are mis-
taken in regard TO what my real feelings
toward you are. IL l knew you were not,
should not trouble you with this letter.
Perhaps any other man would know
enough without any further Information.
but consider 1t my peculiar right 10
plead ignorance and your bounden duty
10 allow the plea.
i want in all cases to do right. and
most particularly so In all cases with
women. want at this particular time,
more than anything else, to do right with
you, and IL | knew IL would be doing right
as rather suspect IL would, 10 let you
OF making the matter as plain as possible,
/ now say you can drop the subject. dis
miss your thoughts--if you ever had any
from me forever. and leave this letter
unanswered without calling forth one ac-
cusing murmur from me- And will even
go further and say that IL IL will add any,
thing to your comfort and peace OF mind
20 do so, il is my sincere wish that you
should. Do not understand by this that
wish TO cut your acquaintance. j mean
no such thing. What do wish - that
our further acquaintance shall depend
upon yourself. II such further acqualnt-
ance should contribute nothing 60 your
happiness, am sure it would not TO mine.
III you feel yourself in any degree
bound to me, am now willing TO release
you, provided you wish &c; while on the
other hand. l am willing and even anxious
to bind you faster If l can be convinced
that it will In any degree add TO your
happiness. This, indeed, is the whole
question with mo. Nothing would make
me more miserable than 10 believe YOU
miserable; nSihing more happy than TO
know you were so. In what 1 have now
said think / cannot bo misunderstood.
and TO make myself understood Is tho
only object OF this letter. II 10 suits you
best not TO answer this. farewell. A long
llfc and merry ono attend you. But II
you conclude 10 write back, speak as
plainly as ] do. There can be neither
harm nor danger In saying 90 me any
thing you think, just in the manner you
think IL. Your friend.
A. LINCOLN"
Probably this is tho queerest love letter
on record and the most remarkable oflcr
of marriage ever made. 10 Is love letter
without word OF love- and proposal ol
mnrrlage that does not propose. aud yet
i led 10 the great Lincoln's marriage
fashion Bazar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Charles T.. Chickering Lodge conferred
the rank of knight on four candidates
last Wednesday evening.
St. Johns Lodge received one applica-
ton for membership last Thursday even
ing, and conferred the rank of esquire
ON one candidate.
Ivanhoe Lodge conferred the rank of
knight on two candidates last Thursday
evening.
Nearly one hundred members of Ori-
entail Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and
their guest-the grand lodge, Supreme
Representative G. A. Lee and others
met in the banquet hall of Gelb 81 Nor
ton last evening, and celebrated the
eighteenth anniversary of the lodge.
The program consisted of an excellent
supper, fragrant Havanas and speech
making. Past Chancellor William X.
Potter was chosen toastmaster. After
Justice had been done the good things,
and cigars lighted, Mr.. Potter called the
body to order, and gave brief history
OF the lodge. 1.-The Supreme Lodge"
was responded TO in very able manner
by Supreme Representative G. A. Lee
''The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, by
Grand Chancellor Frank w. Taylor
''Our City Officials" by Past
Grand Chancellor George A. Steere
Oriental Lodge" by Chancellor
commander, l.. f. Manchester; 1.-The
Ladies'" by vice grand chancellor, Fred
N. Goff; 1.-The Press past chancellor,
Il. N. Sewell of Enterprise Lodge; "Our
Connections with Other Ranks of the
Order" by Brother Elias Il. Cox; "Our
Poet" by Joseph Homer; ''Our Order"
by grand keeper of records and seal,
William A. Wilson. The affair was in
the hands of Major w. X. Potter, p. c.:
A. f. Cady, p. G., and A. b. Gladding,
Z. q. G.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
THIS is OUR BUSY DAY.
Coupons Coming in Rapidly in the
Contest.
THAT FREE TRIP IS A BIG PRIZE.
willard j. Lansing, Lumber Yard Man,
Comes wei to the Front with Big
Batch of yotes-watson Forges Ahead
Again.

This is lively day in the great ballot
contest for free trip to Europe and more
ballots have been received than on any
previous day except the memorial one
when McGuy's forces rallied and sent in a
monumental bundle of ballots that shot
his name to the front and has kept 1t
there ever since.
McGuy's lead is gone now, however.
Watson's steady English grit has pre-
vailed at last and he leads again by a mar
row margin-to be accurate. by margin
of just four votes Spaulding has received
a creditable batch of votes from River
Point. He will surprise the other fellows
some day. AT present, however, he re-
mains "a modest fourth in the contest.
A new name Is presented for considera-
tion to-lay-that of Willard j. Lansing, "a
Benefit street. The following letter calls
attention to Mr.. Lansing's candidacy:
Noticing your contest for ~ Trip to Europe /
will be good candidate ! leter to Willard !
Lansing, wei known in secret societies and In tus-
typical ytuag Americana l therefore enclose bal
los and hope he will be the successful candidate.
Yours respectfully, AMERICAN.
OF course Mr.. Lansing is an American,
and so are all the other candidates, that
being of course one of the conditions of
the contest.
Mr. Lansing's advent is balanced by the
withdrawal of Charles Mulcahey, jeweler,
who writes this pleasant letter:
As Burrows street, PROVIDENCE. X. l.
January 2s, 1892.
To the Editors Of the Neirs:
For a few days past my name has appeared
in your paper at the bottom OF the list of can
didates put in nomination for a Free Trip to
Europe" While am deeply grateful To the
unknown man who nominated me. and
strongly tempted as | have been to labor TO
secure SO great prize, a stern sense or duty TO
myself and family tells me that my peace Is
here, and that the possibilities opened 10
man possessing the requisite qualities TO ac-
ceptably fill the demands of the situation,
made poss bic by your very generous offer,
must be yielded TO another.
| wish 10 add here that my warmest thanks
are due TO the very many friends who have
assured me that, should wish To contend for
the prize, their coupons were at my service.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES MULcHAHY.
And the list now stands:
+. j. Watson, Jr, weaver, 81 Manton
avcnde
Richard McGuy, weaver, 19s Veazey
street.
Willard j. Lansing. Carpenters lumber
yard, Providence.
Frank l.. Spaulding, n. Y, p. e. b.
Railroad, Clyde.
Charles Collins assistant treasurer
Providence Opera House.
John North, carder, Woonsocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

The entertainment to be given by Mar
ragansett Council, Feb. II, is for the
purpose of providing new uniforms for
the degree team.
Councillor George A. Cornell has fifty
five names on the charter list on Smiths
Hill and will institute about March 1.
A very enthusiastic and well attended
meeting was held in Brownings hail.
East Greenwich, Wednesday evening"
in the interest of new council to be To-
Gated there.
DIS. c., Wayland r. Smyth Of Netop
Council. No. z, of East Providence and
Sr. Ex. c.. +. w. Folsom OF Narragan-
sett Council, No ., of Providence visited
Commodore Perry Council, No. 10, OF
Rockland last Friday, and assisted IN
conferring the first degree on eight can
didates.
Ironside Council, No. 4, of Pawtucket
held a very interesting meeting Tuesday
evening. Four applications were re-
ceived and one candidate given the third
degree.
Commodore Perry Council will have
a flag raising Feb. % at Rockland. This
is the third occasion of this kind within
two months,
Nathaniel Greene Council. No. 6 of
Newport, has initiated seven members
during the past month.
Narragansett Council is arranging for
a banquet to DO held on Washington s
birthday.
Netop Council will celebrate its first
anniversary by n parade, followed by n
banquet on the evening of Feb. lS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
Tragedy and comedy in Rea, Life.

The drift OF part OF American life is to
pleasure. the women TO admiration and
the dispersion OF their charms. The ad-
ventures who enters by the stage meets
going out Of the home the wife who would
be an adventures. too.
Down In that deep, fierce world OF pow
erty, scorn and wandering despair are
found the great children OF the stage, the
gypsy Keans. the Rachels. the Bernhardts.
the horse holding Shakespeares. From
them descend the secondary artistic
talent OF the stage. the Kcmbles, WAL
lacks. Edwin Booths. Even In comedy
the men OF genius arc always serious. Joe
Jefferson paints we'll and loves the coun-
try. You do not see him at the clubs and
bars. Who ever saw Bronson Howard
without a knitted brow, the result Of
thinking out hts situationsi
A few years ago some young ladies
brought Hawley Chapman to my house, a
young man desiring TO become an actor.
take up my daily paper and find him de-
mcnted. aud his wife. whom no married
out Of a strolling acting company. shot by
his nurse. How like Hogarth and Mar
riage la Modol'-Gath In Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
THE GRAND ARMY.

The coming reception to Commander
n-Chief Palmer will be held at the Mar
ragansett Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 6.
from to p. Nj. Capt. Jeremiah Cos
tine has been appointed chief marshal Of
the parade. Post commanders will re-
port with their respective posts and post
colors to the chief marshal at 4:45 p. NJ.
at the Board of Trade building. The
line will be formed and move promptly
TO the Narragansett Hotel. Upon ar
rival there the line will halt on Dorrance
street, right resting on Broad street.
The commander-in-chief and other ma
tional officers with the department COM
mander and staff and invited guests will
be received and escorted 10 the camp
fire at Infantry Hall. The National
Band will furnish music nc the recep-
ton and also at the campfire. IL has
been decided TO sell tickets Of admission
to the galleries at Infantry Hall on the
night of the campfire. The price will
be 2j cents each. This will enable the
ladies as well as others TO witness the
campfire and hear the speaking and en-
Joy the music.
Buclglin Post has voted 10 tender a re-
ception TO Department Commander Da-
vid $. Ray Tuesday evening, Feb. at
post headquarters. Comrade William
+. Comrie rendered his resignation ne
officer Of the day, he having accepted
the position OF department inspector.
Ballou Post of Central Falls will at
tend the camp fire in honor Of Com
mander-in-C Chief Palmer in good num-
hers, and several prominent citizens of
that town have been invited TO attend.
Prescott Post has voted 90 accept the
invitation of the Continental Drum
Corps 90 attend the fair in SHADES Hall
on the evening Of Thursday, Feb. ~. At
the meeting last evening Department
Inspector William T. Comrie was pres
ent and addressed the post. Chaplain
Hurlburt read an article ON the subject.
Victims OF the War"
The soldiers from Rhode Island who
participated in the battle Of Roanoke
Island are notified that the anniversary
of the battle viii be celebrated at the
American House. Boston. Monday. Feb.
3. 1892 Chaplain Ball OF the Twenty
FIRST Massachusetts, Regiment will con.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
Knights Of Pythlas Banquet Last
Evening.
THE GRAND ARMY MEETING.
The Sons of Veterans Preparing for Their
Annual Encampment at Bristoi-odd
Fellows Lodges Enjoying the Work and
sociability-The American Mechanics.
THE ODD FELLOWS.

Crescent Lodge conferred the second
degree on two candidates last Tuesday
evening" The third degree will be con-
ferred next Tuesday evening.
The social of Roger Williams Lodge
last Tuesday evening was a success in
every way.
Manufacturers Lodge conferred the
third degree on two candidates last
Tuesday evening.
ID. ID. G.. p. Henry M. Seaver visited
Fraternity Encampment, last Thursday
evening. and found that body in very
prosperous condition and large number
of prospective candidates in view. The
neWly-elected officers We're installed.
Grand Patriarch A. Mcintosh was
among the visitors and made some very
interesting remarks. A collation. was
served.
The late Brother e. j. Collins of
Manufacturers Lodge was buried last
Tuesday, the Rev. Brother Il. III. Cocroft
officiating.
Mount Pleasant Lodge entertained a
delegation from Swarts Lodge last Tues
day evening. The meeting was OF
social nature.
Swarts Lodge viii hold social in
their hall. 81 Westminster street,
Wednesday evening, Feb. 10. The affair
is in charge Of Vice Grand Ralph Mayor,
Noble Grand James +. Potter, Brothers
William l.. Winters. George w. Willis
and f. Tweedle.
The Grand Lodge of this State will
meet next Tuesday in Odd Fellows hall,
Mt which time il will elect its officers for
1892. In the evening the initiatory de-
gree will be exemplifed by Excelsior
Lodge of Newport. This will be open
10 all members of the third degree. Ex-
celent work is looked for.
Owing to sickness last Tuesday even
ing Pilgrim Lodge did not confer the
second degree, and as this lodge has a
new and pleasing feature added to this
degree, they desire large attendance
Tuesday, Feb. 8, when it will be exem-
plifled. ~~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
CONTOUR FILINGS
And the Restoring OF Teeth to their Nor
NAL Conditions.


NAL Conditions.
The general method in filling proximal cavities IS
to cut away both substance leaving space between
the teeth dnstead OF their natural shape and rea-
tions to each oter) where food crowd up making
the teeth sore and the gums nnamed and congested.
And the frequent Of the pick to the food
often causes the gum to recede, and the teeth be-
como very sensitive from the chemical action and
decomposition of the food remaining thereby caus-
ing the absorption OF the tissues and decay of the
tooth structure the cerrica margins and frequent
ly the loss of the tooth.
II the teeth are allowed to come together after
filing In this their fattened surface will be
to hold the secretons of the mouth to that ex-
tent, that decay win certainly follow.
To avoid this IL is necessary that the position and
relations Of the teeth be restored far possible
to their natural position And TO this end. have
taken special instructions of noted specialist In
this class OF work. and feel warranted In saying
that can give my patrons work that will be more
durable and OF better and higher order than ever
before.
And II Is my pleasure to assure YOU that the best
work is always the cheapest and will afford you
more real comfort.
l pay special attention to the care OF natural
teeth gold and bridge cor gold and pldtina
plates and the continuous gum. The last IL pro-
by which the best possible effects are attained
in finishing artificial teeth. The gum IL without
seam and made In such way TO be almost inn
possible Of detection. II Is cause for regret that
this the mos, perfect method and style OF construc
ing artificial sets OF teeth should receive little
tention and be so seldom employed. Few dentists
know anything about making It, and yet It is
the strongest, most healthy and cleany plate made
Should you CT any member Of your family be In
need Of dental work OF any kind. shall be pleased
TO serve you. Very respectfully yours,
Lady Attendants. w II. TILLINGHAsr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
The Red MEN.

ID. G.. S. G. +. Austin installed the
chiefs elect of Wenatshasset last Wednes-
day evening.
Tahoma Tribe win confer the adoption
and warriors degree next Tuesday even
ing.
Narragansett Tribe conferred the
hunters degree on five candidates last
Monday evening and the warriors degree
on twelve. The application Of four pale
faces was received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
A House is Not Wen Furnished

II the Parlor Stove looks badly. a new one viii
cost very little CLEMENcE BROS co. are selling
them at half price
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30

tribute a paper on "GenerW Burnside
and the Roanoke Engagement"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

gB-No charge ,ral be made for ireeldv an
noupccments ~ reasonable length IN this column,
but all copy TO, Il slopld DC presented before 10
"A. NJ on Saturday TO secure insertion.
Advent.
CHURCH OF YAHyEH-PREAcHING AT
lO:45 A. NJ. and 1880 Il. NJ. by the pastor. the
Rev. L. Osler, followed by special services:
Sunday school at LIB p. NJ; Y. Il. S. G. Il. at
$3.50 II. NJ.
SECOND ADVENT MEETING, AT 1928
Broad street-Sunday school at 10; prayer
meeting at ll:3O; preaching at ::3O; conference
att
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30


A. NJ. T.. Zion CHURCH, STEINwAY
IO:45 A. NJ. sermon by the Rev. j. Harvey An
derson: u. NJ. address by the Rev. Mr.. Ander-
son; 2:30 l.. NJ. sermon by the Rev. Mr.: Horton;
s:OP. NJ. sermon by the Rev. Mr.. Anderson.
CHRISTIAN WORKERS MISSION, Pill
grim Hall, 80 High street Sunday school at
I2:DP NJ. All are invited and welcomed.
YoJNG WoMEN's MEETING (P. +. Y. w.
C. Al In their hall. 33l Westminster street. at
AS T.. VI. Mrs. G. II. Farmum will lead. Sub
ject: "Thy Kingdom Come" All women are
invited.
BETHANY GOSPEL MISSION, % SoUru
Main street.-Mceting Sunday at 2 and as
l.. NJ. conducted by Joel Bassett, evangelist.
BELL STREET CHAPEL - SEATS FREE -
Service at . u. NJ: ninth In series
upon LEADERS of Thought and Heroes
of Moral Reform" 10y Anna Garlin Spencer
reform i'm Woman's Position: Mary Woll-
stonecraft, the Champion and Martyr; and
Margaret Fuller, the Prophet of the New
Ideal" Mrs. l.. &. Wyman's lecture, pre-
yiously announced, postponed 10 Fea. Eth.
Sunday school at Il. vi.
PROVIDENCE SPIRIrrALrsTrc AssocrA-
tion, Columbi, Hall. 2fs Broad street-Sunday
school at u. VI. Speaking by Elder sherman,
N. Roscoe. "The Unconscious Trance and Test
Medium. AT I'D
Y. NJ. e.. A. BUILDING. .-t:3O r. NJ.
song scryicefor men only. and - minutes
same hour. Gospel meeting this evening for
all at =, conducted by ~. A. Coggeshall, assist
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-30
The OFFER.

The News proposes TO send at its own
cost representative Rhode Island work.
ingman To Great Britain TO report upon
the condition of workingmen there. 1t
will pay all his expenses and furnish him
with guide books and all necessary infor-
nation and assistance in laying out his
route. 1t will also pay tull day wages
for every day of his absence either to him
or to his family. He will start some time
in May and will have time enough to do a
great deal of sightseeing besides investiga-
ting huts and houels and tenements.
Thus, If a man has "A family, its support
will be amply provided for while he is
gone, and the wife can put tidy sum in
the savings bank every week besides, as
expenses will of course be less with the
husband away If he is single he can save
every cent of his wages for the entire dur
alton of the trip.
Out your coupons out, get all you
can from your friends, write your
candidates name and address on
them and send them to the NEWS.
Keep doing this. That is the way to
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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
That "Lawlsss Element

Any intimation that ''there is a
surplus of the lawless element in The
Dalles" is an injury to the reputation of the
city, and reflection ON our efficient police
force. This is not fact, and, while 1t is
true that Deputy U. s. Marshal Jameson
has arrested several for selling liquor to
Indians. very few of these could be denomi-
mated "hoboes." The case of the Kllckitat
farmer who was robbed-he did no claim to
have been ''sand bagged"-was heard before
a city magistrate, aid the fellows evidence
was so lncoherent that the district attorney,
on motion, dismissed the action and was in
favor of taxing the costs to the complaining
witness. Regarding the robbery of the
premises Of Bob league, we were informed
that the money was afterwards found in
the house. These are the evidences, or the
majority and most aggravated cases, to
prove that the city Is overrun by a lawless
element by our evening contemporary In
this it is in error, and we do not believe
there is a city in the northwest where
property is safer or where law is enforced
more fully than in The Dalles. Marshal
Malonev says if any persons know of any
hoboes or bad characters around he will
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
Sudden Death.
From Fridays Daily.

Mr.. VIM, Bethume, who has been drink
ing verv freely for the past few weeks in
this city, was found dead in his room at the
Umatilla House this morning about
o'clock. About O'Clock last evening,
while sitting in char he fell over twice
and was placed In bed. After the second
fall, cuts were discerned on his face and DR..
Logan was called, who examined and
dressed his wounds. The night clerk, Mr..
Batty, visited him several tunes and found
him sleeping very soundly, and apparently
in profuse perspiration. At 8 o'clock
this morning be was seemingly in the same
condition, but, soon after, on going to his
bed be found his forehead cold and the man
dead. About two months ago Mr.. Bethune,
who formerly lived on Bridge creek. had
some family trouble and came to The Dalles,
and since that time has constantly INDUCED
to excess in liquor, He owns two farms,
we understand, in Crook county, and has a
competence Of worldly goods. His age was
about 55 years, and he was born in Scot
land. On being notified of the facts. the
coroner summoned a jury and an Inquest
was held.
The jury consisted of S. s. Thurman. E.
johnson. J. Fisher. J. S. Schooling. Jos.
Berger and D. W. Ebersole who were prop
ealy sworn and the following witnesses tes-
titled: D. c. Ireland, Fem Batty, E. Beck,
e. Frank and DIR. H. Logan From the ev
ldence it was apparent that the man came
to his death from indulging too freely in in
toxicating liquors.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-17
College Notes.

MONMOUTH, Dec. l3, 1892
Editor TIMES .MoUNTAINEER:
Prot Getz. of the Normal, addressed the
students of the college at Lafayette last
Friday evening.
The students will have Christmas tree
in the college chapel Christmas eve.
The Athletic Association will give an en-
tertainment ID the chapel Dec: l7tb.
Mr.. w. Corson, of The Dalles, spent Sun.
day visiting friends in town.
Miss Cassie Wiley, who is attending
school at the y. S. N. s., will spend the
holidays at her home IN The Dalles.
The college faculty were very pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. Prof. Powell last week.
A recital was given in the college Satur.
day evening by members of the musical de.
partment. 1t consisted of talks on the
works and lives of classical authors, inter
spersed with songs and music. 1t was
highly spoken of by those present. These
recitals are given once month.
School will close for the holidays Deem
Der 22d and reopen January I'd. Many of
the students are looking forward to spend
ing the time at their homes. Those who
remain here will no doubt spend the time
pleasantly, as the people of Monmouth are
very enterprising ID the wav of entertain
ments. A. Z. w.