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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
How Locusts are Taken.

Locusts are offered for sale in the
markets of Arabia, Syria, and Egypt.
The African bushman cooks them by
making great fires. The locusts fly into
the fiGmes, their wings are burned, they
fall, and are roasted; then the bushman
draws them forth, eats, and is happy.
Some Europeans do not fancy their nut
like flavor, especially at first, while
others find them quite palatable.
Lady Ann Blunt tells ofriding through
a part OF North Arabia where a swarm OF
locusts had lately passed, leaving their
dead and stragglers behind them. The
camels ate these as relishing morsel
with their provender, and her grey
hounds picked them up all day, eating q
great many of them. She says they were
regularly used in camp as a part of the
days ration, and were a very fair substi-
tute for vegetables, their flavor being
something like that OF wheat still in the
milk.
After trying the many different modes
of cooking, all the Europeans agreed that
they preferred them simply boiled.
When cooked they took the creatures
daintily by the wings, pulled of their
long legs, dipped them in salt, and 81 ate
them with much relish" Lady Ann,
when she first tested them, thought them
fairly good" but soon came to consider
them "a most excellent article OF diet"
During her visit to Arabia, many OF the
tribes were wholly dependent upon lo-
Gusts and camel's milk for their food.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
Remarkable sione-Threving

The old saying that "Pract.ce makes
perfect must be taken with a grain of
allowance. Perfection is rare commod-
ity; but one meets here and there, even
in the most unexpected places, men who
have attained to astonishing proficiency
in some one thing to which they have de-
voted themselves.
A man died recently in Pennsylvania
who was mentally deficient, but a giant
physically, and who could throw stones
with an aim as unerring as that of the
most skillful handler OF the rifle. He
had a large leather pouch attached to
one side of his coat, in which he always
carried good supply of carefully se-
lected missiles. With these he bagged no
small quantity of game-grouse, quail,
rabbits, and squirrels.
He could kill bird on the wing, or o
rabbit at full speed almost as easily rs at
rest. A favorite method OF displaying
his skill was 10 set upa scythe- blade,
edge toward him, and at distance of ono
hundred feet let him cut apples in halves
by throwing them against the edge Of
the blade. He could almost exactly halve
two out Of every three apples he threw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
strange Captiyfty.

The spring boks Of South Africa migrate
in vast herds, moving in compact body
and carrying everything before them. IL
flock OF sheep be in the line OF march
(as sometimes happens), it is surrounded,
enveloped, and becomes willingly or un-
willingly, part of the springbok army.
An African hunter tells the strange
story OF seeing lion in the midst of the
antelopes, forced TO join the march. IL is
supposed that the lion had sprung too
far for his prey, that those upon whom he
alighted recoiled sufficiently TO allow him
to reach the ground, and then the pres
sure from both fianks and the rear pre-
vented him from escaping from his
strange captivity.
II the springbok travels in such armies,
how can those in the middle and in the
rear find food? In this wise: those in the
front ranks, after they have eaten greed
lily of the pasture, gradually fall out OF
the ranks to rest, while the hungry ones
in the rear come up, and SO the columns
are all the while changing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
TOP SPEED ON RAILROADS.
Tive Hundred Miles an Hour Claimed
as Among the Possibilities.

A writer in the Engineering Magazine
expresses the belief that "there is no in
herent mechanical reason why we should
not, on absolutely clear stretches OF track,
obtain n velocity approaching 200 miles
an hour," the propelling force being the
electric current. This dream OF fabulous
speed for railway trains is INDUCED in by
many people, but the Omaha Bee says tie
idea is not so popular with the general
travelling public as il is with the theorists
themselves. Moreover, it is yet an open
question whether il is within the limits
OF possibility to attain anything like the
speed which this writer suggests. Not
long ago distinguished English engin-
eering authority entered into some-
what elaborate and very plausible argu-
ment to prove that a speed above eighty
miles an hour was impossible, for the
reason that no known metal or compost
tion could resist the heat that would be
generated in the journals under the cars.
IL was claimed that such rapid revolu-
tions OF the wheels as would be necessary
TO the attainment OF the great velocity
talked of by the theorists would simply
melt the boxes and result in disaster.
But whether such speed is possible or
not, IL seems hardly practicable, and as
travellers are few whose necessities would
ever be urgent enough 10 induce them TO
patronize train running 200 miles an
hour IL is not likely that such speed
will be witnessed. IL remains TO be
demonstrated that electricity is safer
motive power than the steam locomotive
now in use though its possibilities Of
speed are much greater. The expense of
running fast trains is enormously in ex-
cess of that OF running the trains at
ordinary speed, and the traveller who
wishes to ride on the "fyers" is usually
required to pay extra for the privilege.
As the tendency OF the time is toward
cheapness, IL is doubtful whether publ C
patronage OF trains run at lightning
speed would ever be sufficiently liberal 10
make them practicable, taking into con-
s!deration the great cost which they
would entail upon the railroad compa-
nies. IL Is often argued that IL IL as safe
TO travel 100 miles an hour as fifty, but
very few people can be made 10 believe IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
POTTER MUST BE TRIED.
The Maverick Bank Cases will Come
Into Court at Last.

The Maverick Bank Cases will Come
Into Court at Last.
gave his decision on the demurrer filed
by the defendants, in the Maverick Bank
cases. Judge Webb OF Maine wa, seated
on the bench with Judge Putnam. All
the defendants were present with their
counsel.
The indictments against ex- President
Potter, charging him with Illegal certifi-
cation of checks, were sustained, and ths
demurrers filed by the counsel for ths
defendant were overruled. No allegation
OF delivering of the checks by the bank
was necessary. Tie court held valid the
counts charging the illegal certification
by Potter, but held invalid those charg-
ing him with aiding and abstting.
FIfty-six counts were sustained out OF
the IS, and the remaining 81 were over
ruled. No questions were decided that
we're not raised by counsel. The indict-
nents against Thomas Dana and Jonas
Il. French are held invalid aud the de-
murrers sustained. OF the indictments
charging Dana and French with making
false reports to the comptroller, the
court says. "Tho allegations OF the in
dictment are not sustained by the
statute"
The decision does not rest on any mar
row grounds. The other indictment
against Potter, charging false entries, is
not passed upon by the court. Dana an
French were discharged from custody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
POLITICAL FlGU ES.
Managers Of Both Parties are Max
Ing Predictions and Claims.
THE M'KlNLEY ACT IN 0iI0.
Rumors That Cleveland Will Not he Per-
mitted tn Vote In New York-Possibie
Changes In the Cabinet Political News
From All About.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3i-The period OF
the election statisticians has arrived.
The Democrats mako the figures tell for
the victory OF their candidate. The pc
culiar fact about the Democratic claims
is that they are not SO certain OF a clear
victory as they were, but are relying
upon aid, which they assume they are to
receive from the third party. II is note
worthy that some OF the shrewde,t DEM
ocratic politicians claim only the cleo
tion Of Cleveland in the event that there
shall be no choice by the people and the
election Is thrown into the house. Such
a result would elect Cleveland; but 1t
would also elect Whitelaw Reid.
The Republicans arc not to be outdone
in electoral figuring. They do not admit
the possibility OF more than mere hand
full OF Weaver votes in the West, and DO
not concede the probability OF any, not
even of Weaver's, success in Nevada,
They figure that IL Cleveland loses New
York. Harrison is elected to certainty.
And IL Harrison loses New York they
figure out a victory for him through the
votes OF Maine (6), New Hampshire (D,
Verment az, Massachusetts, (15), Con-
necticut (6), Rhode Island (4), Pennsyl-
vania 1927, West.Virginia (6l, OHIO (23),
Indiana (15), Illinois (!4), Michigan (ll),
Wisconsin (i2), Minnesota (9), Iowa (l3),
Kansas [10), Nebraska (8), North Dakota
(3), South Dakota az, California (9l, Or
egon (3), Nevada (3), Colorado (4), WASH
ington az, Wyoming (3), Montana (3),
Idaho (3); 2i1 in all.
or these nc could lose Indiana and
Nevada, or West Virginia, Connecticut,
Nevada and Montana, or any other IS
votes to Fusionists or Democrats and
still win. II fusion should entirely
fail In the West he could win,
though be lost both New York
and Indiana, provided he carried
West Virginia and Connecticut. IL he
should succeed in getting Virginia az
alone, or North Carolina (1D, Alabama
n1), or New Jersey (10), with Delaware
(3), he could lose New York, Indiana,
Nevada, Connecticut and West Virginia.
That there is a possibility, not to be
discouraged, of the Republicans winning
without New York is recognized by the
betting fraternity, which offers odds on
the Democrats in New York but not Oh
the general result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

rVHE owners OF estates assessed for the construc-
l. tion OF sewers in the streets hereinafter named
construction were on the goth day OF October, 1922
lodged AT the once OF che city treasurer.
street through Prairie avenue TO Logan avenue.
through Logant avenue to Ocean street: through
Ocean street southery 10 connect with the inter-
IN Celiax street from Gordon avenue to Prairie
In Pennsylvania avenue, from Broad street TO
In Congress avenue. from Broad street TO Hamil-
ton street.
In Broadway, from present sewer in said street.
In High street from city line. TO connect with the
In Henlock street from Valley street to the
woonasquatucket river.
In Earl street. from Greenwich street, to connect
with the main int,rceptlng sewer section nine OF
the improved sewerage system.
In Bucklin street, from Carter street TO Earl
In Prairie avenue. from Public street to colfax
In Gallup street. from Broad street to summit
In Ncnliax street, from Bread street to Gordon
avenue aud from Prairie avenne TO summit east or
Ocean street, and In Ocean street, from tolfax
In Public street from Broad street to Hamilton
In ocean street, from Public street to Colfax
in amherst street from Erasi us street TO Putnam
street and in Putnam street from Amherst street TO
Atwes avenue and In AtwslIs avenue & IRON q, tut,
from Atwel's avenue % Amherst-street.
nafops tbs sh S dny of Oct s deduction vii be
made on the same AT the rate OF q per centum per
annum from the date OF payment 10 said last men,
toned date.
time within year from the time the assessment
|. Is lodged with the city treasurer. without inter-
est.
The second installment OF one third may be paid
within two years from the day OF said lodgment
with the the city treasurer by paying In addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount Que on
said assessment a. the rate OF SIX 0l per cent per
annum from the first day OF the second year after
sa d lodgment To the time OF payment;
The last or third installment of the assessment me
may lie paid within three years after said lodg.
ment by paying In addition thereto the Interest
thereon the rate or six (6) per cent per annun
| from the date OF the last payment
III the hrst instailment IN not paid at the end o
one year from the day OF the odgnento OF the
ment with the City Treasurer the whole as ess'
| ment can then he collected with interest there.
from at the rate Of six 6) per cent per annum aud
| expenses OF collection. d. l.. d. GRANGER,
| o2t-Im City Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
FROM HEADQUARTERS.
a State ement Sent Out by the Democratic
National Committee.

a State ement Sent Out by the Democratic
National Committee.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Ths Democrats
national committee last night gave out a
statement which reads substantially as
follows: Gov. Mckinley of Ohio and
other Repu blican leaders have bsen de-
voting much time to the presentation OF
alleged facts set forth in the report OF
Mr.. Peck, the labor comm issioner OF New
York, showing that wages have been al =
vanced since the Mckinley bill went into
effect. Governor Mckinley however, al
though aware that the report ofthe labor
comm issioner of Ohio for the year 1881
shows that labor has lost and capital
won by the operation of the tariff Of the
Mckinley bill has avoided any references
TO the report and was largely Instrum mt
al in having the printing OF tho report
which was filed in his office on January
IS, delayed until after election.
The state printer has had the report
electrotyped for over two months, but
has no power to print it, and the Rspub-
lican printing committee, consisting OF
tho secretary OF state, auditor of state,
and the state attorney general, all Re-
publicans, have sought to suppress the
report by failing to furnish the printer
with paper. The report of Labor COM
missioner Mcbride for 1S9o shows that,
after deducting the cost Of material from
tho value OF manu- factured product, the
balance, which is the joint earnings OF
capitai and lHbor, is divided as follows:
Capital, 1874 per cent and labor, 63 49,
The report for 1891, which has been sup
pressed, however, shows that out OF the
joint earnings ot capital and labor, capi-
tai received 39.77 per cent and labor 6J.23
per cent.
This indicates that the operation Of
the Mckinley bill in Ohio has served to
increase the profits upon capital and to
decrease the earnings OF labor. In 1890
the so, 3O5 employees engaged in industrial
esteb ishments had an annual earning OF
f492.9l. In 1891 the 90, ,257 employees had
an average annual earning OF S470.05, a
loss, when compared with 1s9), OF s22.s .s6
per employe. The coal miners in 1890
earned s3e3.42, while in 1891 their earn
inRs averaged s32is3 per employe, a loss
OF S3s. SO.
The industries in which wages have in
creased were in nearly every instance
non-protected industries, whereas, the
protected industries, such as mining, ag-
riculturai works, engine and boiler
works, stoves and iron castings, etc, are
credited with a reduction in wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
EAST PROVIDENCE TAXES,
1892.

The undersigned Collector Of the Taxes assessed
for the year 1892 hereby gives notice that for the
purpose receiving taxes. he VIII be AT the follow,
Ing places the times specified, ana requests all
pei sons TO cali and pay the lAxes assessed against
tn EN- or before Nov. 30, 1872.
At the store OF Levi :. Winch ster, Riverside on
rriday. Nov. IL. 1892, from 1880 o'clock A. NJ TO
1880 o'clock 4. NJ.
AT the store OF oliver L. Medbury, East Prov,
dence Centre, on Saturday. Nov. ~, 1872, from IL
o'clock VI. TO 1 o'clock T., NJ ..... ,
At all times not above mentioned lSunday5 anu
holidays excepted) be may be found at the TOWN
Interest at the rate of per cent. per annum,
from Nov. 20, 1892 Will be charged on all taxes ho'
paid on or before Nov. 80 1897
In compliance with the vote OF the town, he
hereby gives notice that ali taxes not paid on or
bef re June l. 1893. will be collected according TO
law. GEORGE r. HUNIEh toHeCVor'
' o26-W-s -M-l2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31

MANIsTEE, Mich, Oct. 31.-A vessel
theuyht to be the Merchant OF Racine,
was seen 10 conn to anchor about ten
miles south of here just before dark last
night. After dark her lights indicated
that she was dragging toward the beach.
The life saving crew with boat and APP
paratus has gone down the beach and
will endeavor TO save the crew. II is al
together the worst gale OF the season.
Several vessels are que here that arc
probably headed of the lee shore by the
aform
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31

Experiments made at the Royal Danish
Academy have demonstrated approxi-
mately the height OF the aurora borealis.
NJ. Adam paulsen, at Godthaab, by means
of two theodolites situated four miles
apart, found that different aurora dis
plays varied from one to four miles in
height. Experiments near CAPE Fare
well showed the height of different au-
roras TO vary from one TO ten miles. At
spitzenberg the range Of height was
from one-third TO eighteen miles. la
some OF the earlier experiments in this
direction the observers concluded that
the height OF auroras varied from ninety
TO Eve hundred miles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
CAN GROVER VOTE?
Rumors that Mr.. Cleveland viii be Chai.
lengcd and Possibly Arrested,

Humors that Mr.. Cleveland viii he Chal.
lengcd and Possibly Arrested,
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-The Republican
leaders at the national headquarters are
questioning Grover Cleveland's right to
vote at the coming election. They are
keeping the matter very quiet and will
not discuss their plans, but it is rumored
that Mr.. Cleveland will be challenged
and possibly arrested IL he attempts to
deposit his ballot on November s. Tho
ex President resides at No. IL West 51st
street. in the 18th election district OF the
2lst assembly district, but did not take
up his residence there until after October
IL, which renders il Illegal under the 81
days residence in the district clause for
him to vote. On the other hand IL he
does not essay to vote, 1t Is intimated
{ iat the Rspu blicanswill issue n circu ar
asking Democrats why they support a
man who does noe take the trouble to
qualify as a voter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31

WAsHISGToN, Oct. 31.-Secretary OF
state Foster, Postmaster General Wana-
maker and Secretary OF the Interior
Noble have made no secret OF their inten-
tions to retire from the cabinet March 4
next whether Harrison is reelected or
not. Chauncsy NJ. Depev is 10 be secre-
master general, and Stephen B. Eikins
secretary OF the interior, according to
the Republican politician', in case Hsr-
rison is re. elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
Dropped Dead on the Platform.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn.,, Oct. 81
Henry ID. Lees, prominent Prohibition
ist, while addressing Prohibition meet
ing yesterday, dropped dead from heart
disease. His last words were: "3reth-
ern, let us dwell together in harmony
and peace." He was a prominent Grand
Army man and was 66 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
~--T-s 49, 7-H----------=--=7=7--- -
A wOMAN's TONGUE.

Her Speech Has Flowed for Week and
Doctors Can't Stop II.
VALPARAISO, Ind. Oct. 31.-Little Gertie
Henshaw, living near South Bend, till
recently dumb, he's become afflicted with
a mania for talking which the physi-
clans cannot stop. About two weeks ago
she recovered her speech, the change
coming from no apparent reason. a
week ago she began % talk incessantly
and for days she has kept 1t up with
not an hour for rest or sleep. Strong
opiates even fail to quiet it.
Her talk is perfectly rational. 1t il
feared she will talk herself to death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31

samss Of Dsmscratic Candidates In Nash.
ua Ruled Out.

Names Of Democratic Candidates In Nash.
ua Ruled Out.
CONCORD, N. H., Oct. H.'- Judge Car
penter OF the supreme court has denied
the petition of certain Democrats in
Nashua, who asked that the court should
issue a mandamus requiring the secrs-
tary OF state to place upon the official
ballots for Nashua the names of the can
didates for the municipal officers in that
city. The judicial denial having been
made IL devolves upon the city clerk OF
Nashua to prepare a separate municipal
ballot, and for receiving which at the
olect ion, an extra ballot box will be sup
piled in each ward by the state. Nashua
elects her municipal officers annually,
and it Is supposed that that fact was the
ground for the denial OF the petition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
THE BURRowEs' CASE.
Verdict for the Defendant-MotIon for {
New Trial.

Verdict for the Observation-Disclosures for .
New Trial.
PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 3l.-In the Bur-
rowes case a verdict has been rendered
for the defendant. A dramatic incident
occurred when the verdict was an
nounced. Judge Walton had previously
cautioned the spectators against making
any manifestations OF approval or disap-
proval. When the verdict for the de-
fence was announced, number OF mcn
clapped their hands. The judge ord srad
the sheriff to arrest them. They were
George III. Davis, an employe OF Bur
rowes, w. w. Cole and Frank ". Strout,
partners OF Burrowes. They wefe
brought before the judge and fined
They then apologized, and the fines were
remitted. A motion Tor nsw trial has
been filed on the ground of newly lis
covered evidence, and because the ver'
dict is against the law and evidencs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31

DANBURy, Conn.,, Oct. 81. - Joseph
Leimer, a we'll known halter, died OF
heart disease in Danbury Saturday even
ing. At the sam, hour his brother
Charles, also a halter, dropped dead in
Newark, N. J. The latter's death was
also caused by heart disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
won't Allow Their Names to be Usea.

DENVER, COL, Oct. 3l.-Dr. Overholt
and Silas Hanchett, two OF the four eiec-
tors on the Weaver ticket, have refused
to permit their names to be used at the
head OF the Cleveland Democratic ticket.
Their action is EN- barrassing as the Z eve-
landites withdrew their electors ana SUBJ
stituted therefor the Populist electors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
Granddaughter of Henry clay Deaa.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 31.-Miss Minnie
Clay, aged 2s, died at her home here. She
was granddaug hter OF Henry Clay, and
her father, Thomas Fl. Clay, was mem.
ber of the legislature nj the opening OF
the civil war, and later minister to Mica
ragua under President Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
He Went to Buy Bridal Gift but Did Not
Return.

went 10 Duy ~ Wv ""~ ~>'N' WV
Return.
HAzELroN, Pa. Oct. 31.-Elmer Thomp-
son, Schultzvillc dairyman, was TO be
married tomorrow, but has unaccount-
ably disappeared.
lie left home Oct. s to go to Wilkes
barre to pay some bills and buy his az
ianced a wedding present. Some TINA
iiterward the valise he took with him
rame back by express bearing tag ad-
iressed In strange handwriting.
His brother Leslie hearing nothin ;
rom him finally went to Wilkes BARR,
and there learned that the bills had moi
been pa id, the bridal gift had not been
bought as far as learned, and nobody ha 4
seen Elmer.
As the young woman he was TO make
his bride had rejecIed another suitor
there is a sus spicion that young Thomp-
son has met with foul play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-31
BETTING ON HARRISON.

A Big Pool Formed mt the Quaker City, IL
In Reported.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 3l.-David
Marin said Sunday night that there
would he lots of money ready tomorrow
to bet on Harrison.
1t was afterward learned that a pool Of
$50, 900 has been raised by prominent To-
cal politicians and this is what Mr. Mar
TIN, presumably. had reference TO-
IL is thought that the same pers ons
have formed the pool who, four years ago
won 500, coo OH Harrison.