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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Christmas Giving.

"And when they were come into the
house, they saw the young child with
Mary his mother, aud fell down. and
opened their treasures, they presented
unto him gifts, gold and frank -insence,
and myrrah," quoted woman, and then,
as she thought of her last shopping ex-
ppdition she said: "Oh, desrl | think
this Christmas giving is going too far.
Those wise men were foolish and estab-
lished bad precedence" Doubtlessly
there are many VINO are to-day inclined
20 agree with this woman's weary state
napt-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
The Early Morning Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-"Mr. Blaine IL
much BETTER" said DIR. Johnston last
evening. ~ called to see HIM between
five and six o'clock and found him ex-
ceedingly cheerful for one in his condi-
ton. His voice was much firmer and his
eyes brighter. He is so much improved
that l shall not repeat my visit for ii few
hours unless summoned by. the family,
and that do not expect"
"Does Mr.. Blaine sit up during any por-
ton OF the day." was asked.
"Oh, yes" replied the doctor. "Mr.
Blaine is much stronger than the outside
world has been led to believe. In fact, his
condition Mt no time has been as critical
as has been painted in the newspapers. 1t
is true that Mr.. Blaine was for a few
minutes a very sick man at one time Sun
day last, but he was
Not as Near to Death
as believed by some. Mr.. Blaine is stin
very i'll, but be is in no immediate danger
OF DEATH"
"Do you think Mr.. Blaine's present
show of improvement will warrant his
removal to a more congenial climate in
the near future?"
After meditating a few seconds the doc
tor said: 81 cannot say as to that; II is
useless TO look that far into the future"
While Mr.. Blaine's physicians are rs
discreet in their utterances as man can
well be, their tone and manner of ex-
preston impress those who converse with
them daily that, while he is in no i'm
mediate danger, Mr.. Blaine's case is hope
less.
Seal Gloves and Mittens the best assortment,
~ w. BARTON'S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
ESPECIAL TO THE NEws.l

VALLEY FALLS. Dec. 22.-rhe Valley
Falls branch of the Home Bleach and Dye
Works, situated between the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the
Blackstone river, just this side OF the
Valley Falls Bridge, was totally destroyed
by fire at an early hour this morning.
The business was conducted by Peter
B. McManus, proprietor of the Home
Bleach aud Dye Works. who leased tie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
AFTER THE TRUST.

Two Big DistilIeries to Start i'm Opposi-
tion to the Whiskey Combine.
MILWAUKEE. Dec. 22.-It is now stated
that 100000 distillery, the biggest in
the country will be established here in
the near future to fight the whiskey
trust. The details are kept secret.
CHICAGO, Dec. GA dispatch from
Beatrice, Neb.. states that work is about
To begin on big distillery which is to be
run in opposj tion to the whiskey trust.
1t will have capacity OF 1000 bushels of
corn per day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Henry c. Whittier
q. SON.
The Horticultural soc,ety.
263 WESTMINSTER ST.


The Rhode Island Horticultural Society
at its meeting at Blackstone Hall last
evening elected to membership William
III. Miller. Charles ID. Reynolds, Theodore
4. Howard and Ira A. England. A COM
mittee on nominations was appointed
consisting of Silas III. Manchester, II. i.
Nlckerson, George Hunt aud James MIS-
bet. which will report nominations for
officers at the annual meeting TO be held
on tue third Wednesday OF next month.
At the close OF the business, Prof.
Packard OF Brown University delivered
n paper OH the Prehistoric Fruits and
their Cultivation" illustrating his lee
ture as he proceeded. by stereoptican
views, and by the exhibition OF the DIFF
ferenJ ornaments, weapons aud house
hold utensils, and more especially petri-
fed specimens of the fruits, nuts, aud
vegetables common In the prehistoric
times.
There was also on exhibition at the
hall last evening an orchid contributed
by James Nisbet OF Pawtucket, and sew
eral hendsome lemons grown by William
N. Haskell in his hot house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
True Bills Returned.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 22.-True bills
were returned by the Grand Jury yester-
day against Hugh r. Dempsey, Robert
Beatty and J. VI. Davidson for felonious
assault and battery, in administering
poison TO the non-union men at the
Homestead steel werks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Secretary Poster to Consult with BANKERS.

NEW YORK, Dec. %. Secretary Foster
is expected here within ten days to con-
suit with the bankers regarding the gold
export Contrary te the impression that
prevails i'm this city, the. secretary was
not i'm vited TO confer with the bankers
but comes on his own account aud for
the welfare Of the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
A FRENCH DUEL.
Clemencesu and Deroulede Met To-day
But Neither Was Injured.

But Neither Was Injured.
PARIS, Dec. ON. Clemenceau and NJ.
Deroulede met to-day on the field of
honor.
Twice they exchanged fire and twice
each man missed.
Their seconds then interfered and the
men were removed from the field.
The duel grew out OF the bitter contro-
versary in the Chamber of Deputies,
Tuesday, when NJ. Clemenceau denounced
certain statements of NJ. Deroulede as
pernicious. shameless and without
foundation. and demanded personal sat
isfactiou.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
GOV. Brown at the State Institutions

GOV. Brown went out to the state in
stitutions to-day on visit Of inspection.
This is the first visit of the Executive
since his Inauguration except on the oc /.
casion of the visit OF the Legislature. The
governor was accompanied by Secretary
Peckham OF the State Board Of Charitie les
and Corrections aud Superintendent
Eastman accompanied them on The tour
of the buildiugs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
CITY HALL GOSSIP.
The City Census tn be Taken In January
-Registration and Poll Tax.

--Kegistration and Poll Tax.
Arrangements are completed for the
taking OF the annual school census, the
semi annual census OF infants and the
city census of population which has not
been taken for ten years. " ork will be-
vin Jan 2 and the city has been divided
into twenty-six districts in order that II
may he flushed during the month The
work will be more difficult than usual on
account Of the addition OF the population
census, and IL people wish 20 assist In its
completion they will kindly answer all
q uestions which the enumerators may be
oblig ged to put TO them.
There were fifty live poll-tax bills paid
yesterday
Yesterday 3sl persons registered at the
city clerks Office of which l2J registered
in the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
INJUNCTION DENIED.
Church Fish Works Declared Not to be
n Nuisance.

n Nuisance.
The injunction brought against the
Church fish works at Tiverton by Cor
nelia S. Tuttle was denied yesterday by
the United States Circuit Court, and the
bill in equity was dismissed.
The complainant lives about mile aud
n half from the works, aud sets forth
that strong and offensive odors and
smoke emanated from the works. per-
meating her residence, that the matter
from the factory polluted the Seaconnet
river and Narragansett Bav. destroying
the edible quality Of shell fish and pre-
vented the comfortable use of the water
for bathing, fishing, sailing and other
purposes.
These allegations were denied by the
defendants The court decided that no
Injunction should issue. William g..
Rocker was counsel for the plaintiffs
and Arnold Green for the defendants.
In the case of Chas. Little and wife VS..
William u Brightman and others, the
same conclusion was reached. The facts
were substantially the same as those in
the first suit. The counsel was the same
as in the other case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Mrs. Langtry is Better.

LONDON. Dec. 22-Mrs. Langtry is re-
ported better TODAY and is improving
slowly. The higl fever has subsided
somewhat and she was allowed to sleep
we'll last night. To-day she is much re-
freshed and much brighter. Hopes are
now entertained for her rapid improve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
second Cholera Outbreak ut Hand.

HAMBURG, Dec 2.-The cholera scare
which started up yesterday with the death
of two suspects continues unabated. The
hospitals are still advertising for nurses
10 care for the new cases aud there is
every cause to believe that the second
outbreak of the dread disease Is at hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
THE WEATHER.

Weather for this evening - Clear.
For to-morrow-Clear.
The THERMOMETERS.
Temperature from y A. NJ. Dec. 81. to o
A. NJ. Dec. %:
Highest, 30.5; lowest 10; mean, 24S.
The Tide for Tomorrow
High water at Providence at ,l;l4 A. NJ.
and at ll:3S Il. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Grand Display.

Most exquisite boxes OF Confec ionery.
Greatest variety OF Confectionery.
Greatest number OF kinds.
2io varieties of Choicest Candies on exhibition
and for sale "Wednesday morning.
A. II. KING & co.
T.. S.-Gibson's Imported Fruit Tablets, assorted
navoIs, 20 cents er pound
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Murderer Hanged.

NEW YORK, Dec. Edward w. Hal
linger. the colored wife murderer was
hanged at 1890 this morning in the Hud-
son County Jail IN Jersey City. The ex-
ecution passed of quietly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22

The Christmas week attraction at the
Providence Opera House will be Lady
ILL.," Lawrence Msrston's strong. roman
tic. realistic drama. Lillian Lewis, who
is sometimes called the American Bern
hardt," plays the leading part. In Lady
LIZ the popular idea Of military and cir
Gus have been combined In a romantic
story, giving scope for some Of the strong
est possible situations, aud with the as
yistance Of trained horse, n man-eating
telegraph. using the Morse code. There
will tie a special Christmas matinee on
Monday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Dec. o. Forecast for
New England: Fair, west winds, falling
temperature; for Eastern New York:
Fair west Winds: colder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
P P M.
Turkeys

At this writing it looks
as if Turkeys would be
short before Saturday
night.
Shippers are demand
ing good prices for nice
goods. We are making
efforts to supply all at
moderate prices.
See us before you buy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
The Largest Business

I'm the history OF the house catering 10 the wants of
the people. Courteous treatment to all the secret.
f. r. BALLoU, oppo. Narrag ansett Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Contradictory Reports Are Cir
Culated
BUT HE Is NEAR DEATH.
The Early Morning Reports Were
Somewhat More Favorable.
STATESMAN CANNOT LAST LONG.

The whole Country Is Anxiousiy Watch
ing at the bedside of the Greatest
American Statesman as He Battles
With the Grim Reaper In the Red
Mansion That Has Witnessed Many
such scenes of Death at the National
Capital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
A SERIOUS FIRE.
Valley Falls Bleachery De-,
stroyed This Morning.
LOSS WILL BE $4,000.
Building and Machinery Belonged to
Arnold B. Chace.
NO FIRE SERVICE WAS TO BE HAD,
NO FIRE SERVICE WAS TO BE HAD,

Aud the Fire Literally Burned Itself Out
The Plant Was the Valley Falls branch
of the Home Bleach and Dye Works
Between $50. 900 and $50. 900, and to
the Bleaching and Dyeing Company
About ST., 900 Mostly Insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
shelled Nuts.

Almonds.
Walnuts.
Pecans
salted Almonds, done every fifteen minutes II
desired.
A H. KING a co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22

Almost everything you can think OF In gold and
silver novelties you will tnd in great variety by
looking In at :. Paines 90 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Gold snectncles and Eve Glasses.

mas present. We guess At the number and after
Christmas tome in and be fitted properly without
extra expense. ;. Paine, SO Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
What Cheer Grocery and Tea Emporium.

Our store will be open evenings this week but
will be closed Monday. The stock OF fruits con-
fectionery and Christmas delicacies Is complete
and prices right. ALDRICH a ALEXANDER,
90 and "a weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22

Fur Capes. Fur Boas. Muffs Hoods and Fur Arm
lets and fine assortment Of Animal Scarfs In
sable Mink, Persian aud Black Marten. Also chill
drcn's Furs In great variety.
w BAHToNs, No. PAS West minister street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22

Mems Fine Furnishings-Gloves, Neckwear, Ho-
siery, suspenders Shirts, Collars, etc.
w, BARTON'S. No. 2lS Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Excel Exhibit.

100 kinds OF Chocolates upon our counters.
We defy any dea Ter N this city TO display as fine
and as great a variety Of Candy.
SPECIAL.
Gibsons Imported Lime Fruit Tablets. 90 cents
per pound. a. III. MING d. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
New and Desirable style. in Footrear

for all ages. Never were we so well prepared To
meet the wants Of the people as AT present.
h. n. BALLoU, opDo. Nara gansett Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
REBELS WIN.
They Defeated Mexican Regulars and Ar
Marching on the Interior.

MarchIng on the InteriOr.
LAREDO Tex, Dec 22.-Information
has been received here that Gen. Estrada,
stationed at Mier, Mexico, about 75 miles
down the Rio Grande, is missing from
his post and is thought to have Joined
the revolutionists.
IL is known that there was a battle on
the 18th on Mexican soil. 40 miles from
the river, between Mexicans and Revolu-
tionists, with victory for the latter, who
are now marching toward the interior.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
slippers,
Slippers,
slippers

for all ages ard in the Latest styles.
F.E. BAILou. oppo. Nars agansett Hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Rubber Goods,

Rubber Goods,
Rubber Goods,
Rubber Goods
for all ages. In Light and Heavy Wei ghts.
4. L. RALLoU oppo. Narragansett Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22
Providence
PUBLIC MARKET,
292 and 2S4 Westminster st.
DIAM MONDS {!

A carefully selected stock
of unmounted Gems, Rubies,
Sapphires, Emeralds, Opals,
Turquoises, Pearls, Diamonds,
etc. We invite your inspec-
tion. Our stock of mounted
goods was never more COM
plete; manufactured at our
factory under personal super
vision, enabling us to offer
special unique designs. An
early selection of loose Gems
is advisable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-22

Seal Gloves and Mittens, the best assortment,
NJ W. BARroN's
No. 21S Westminster 5 rect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
Inthe ChnrchesTc.Dar.

Rev. DIR. Hiien will preach his first ser
mon at GrOye-Avenue Baptist church tins
morning at II o'clock.
The congregation of the First Baptist
church will enjoy the privilege this morn
ing Of hearing their former pastor, Rev.
Or. j. b. Hawthorne, now of Atlanta. ia.
Rev. DR.. Hatcher will this morning
preach his last sermon at GTace-Street
Baptist church before gong away on his
vacation. He will leave IN day or two
tor Bedford county, and will go thence TO
New York, and will be absent from the
CITY about month. There will be no SER
vice at this church tonight.
Mr.. Samuel Miles, OF Monkton Ridge,
Vt, minister IN the Society of Friends,
on his way 10 the North Carolina Yearly
Meeting. which cOuvenes at High Point on
Wednesday next, IS III the city stopping
over fol- "A few DAYS. He has made no APP
pointment for preaching. but Will be IN
attendance on the Sabbath tomorrow at
Friends meeting house, Clay-stTeet above
First, at II o'clock A. NJ. The public are
invited to attend.
A memorial service in honor OF Hev.
Allen L. HARDY, late pastor OF tho Four
Mice Antioch, and Hlghiand-Springs
churches Will DO held at the last-namod
church on Sunday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Besides the representatives IRON the
churches. many friends OF MI. Hardy from
Richmond VIII attend. DIS. hatcher,
Whitfield, Pitt, and Revs. j. I. Tucker
and j. O. Kirk, with other ministers and
prominent laymen. will be present, and
most OF them will take part IN the eXer-
cl-es.
At the young mems meeting at the
Young Mems Christian Association build
ing tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock the
music will be one OF the leading features.
Mr.. Shepherd Webb will preside at the
piano, Mr. West Will lead the singing,
while Mr.. Walker VIII act as orgenlst. The
bows meeting VIII DO held at 3 o'clock and
Will be conducted by Mr.. Molllter. AT
5.l5 o'clock the conversational Bible class
wall be held under the leadership OF Sec
retary A. CandiiSh.
Rev. W. A. Campbell, ID. d., Will preach
az the First PRESBYTERIAN ohurch TINS
morning and at the Second Rev. Or. Hers
man. OF the Union Theological Seminary
OF Virginia Will Ofiiciate.
Rev. ". I. Harry will conduct the ser
vices at Howard's-Groye Methodist
church at II A. NJ. and L III.
Roy. J. B. Hawthorne, OF Atlanta.
formerly pastor of the First Baptist church,
will preach there tomorrow morning at
II O'Clock. There will be no services at
night.
There will be preaching at Leigh-Street
Baptist church at IL A. NJ. and L. nj. by
Rev. !. ID. Hart.
Rev. J. Il. Garlick. ID. D., Will conduct
services at the Cay-Street Baptist church
morning and evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
THE EXCURSION SEASON.
Several Pleasant Outings for the Public to
Select Ernm.

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues VIII
give another of their select moonlight ex-
cursions down the river THURSDAY night
August 25th. Tickets may be had or mem-
bers of the company only.
The Old Boys will run On excursion 70
Washington August 18th.
The Clash u Thompson excursion 10
Washington will leave Elba at o'clock
August 22d. and returning leave Washing
ton August 23d at 7 o'clock 2. NJ.
A moonlight excursion for the beneht OF
tho Shelternp Arms will be run Tuesday
night. the 9tb, the boat leaving her wharf
at Rockets at o'clock sharp. -,
The Virginia Steamboat Company VIII
run their regular excursion to Norfolk and
Newport News Saturday night.
The Excelsior Social Club, Of the West
End, announce an excursion to Providence
Forge Tuesday next. The amusementsS
will consist of sack-race, football. and
baseball. A basket of flowers will be
drawn for by the ladies'. The train Will
leave the Chesapeake and Ohio depot at
g.3O A. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
Another Fire at the Tredeear.

At $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon an
alarm Of fire was turned in. for the third
time within the past few weeks. from Box
81, located at the Tredegar Iron Works.
and it looked for awhile as if this was to
be the echpsing blaze of the trio.
Flames were discovered IN the oil-house,
Just across the tracks from the car-shops,
which Is used for storing oils, pants
have been spontaneous combustion. The
department made prompt response TO the
alarm, and soon the fire was extinguished.
1t is not thought that the damage exceed
Cd @5OO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
Addippto the Book-Llst.

Following are the additional contribu-
lions received during the past week for
the World's-Fair collection OF Virginia
books: r.. T. Barton. Pleading and
Practice in Courts of Chancery," two VOL
umes, 1881 Practice in Courts OF Law IN
Civil Cases." second edition. two volumes,
1891. Jam es Barron Hope, Leoni ID
Monota." 1857; Poems" 1889; " Under
the Empire" 1873; Arms and the Man."
1852. Janey b. Hope (Mrs. MARI, " The
Rescue" 1888; "Stories and Papers" n.
d.. Manual of Virginia Senate and House,
1912. Emily V. Mason, " Journal of a
Young Lady of Virginia, 1882" 1871;
Popular Life OF General Lee" 1872;
Southern Poems of the War" 1899:
Molly Elliot Seawell, Throckmorton,"
1907 Little Jarvis" 1890; Maid Ma
rian," 1891; "Midshipman Paulding,'"
1891. r. S. Thomas, "Old Brick Church
Near Smithfeld. Va" 1892.
The works of tho late James Barron
Hope and hrs daughter were contributed
through n. Glennan. Esq, editor of the
Norfolk Virgin,dn and member of the
World's-Fair Board for the Second Dis
trict. As the effort becomes more widely
known the interest increases very greatly.
and the indications are that the collection
will make a creditable display and be OF
permanent value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07


DONLON.-Died. August tho Sd. OF ma
rasmus. az the residence OF has parents,
i0gS Saratoga street, GEORGE ANDkBW,
infant son of Thomas and Gertrude smith
Donlon; aged months and "a days
Interment at ST. Peters CathedTai come
terry. Baltimore. Md.
HOPKINS. Died, at the residence OK
bsr Parents. lilo McDonough street, Mar
chester, et i2:l5 T.. NJ, Saturday, Auguss
SIN Earl DORADO. infant daughter ..
George p. and Ida L. Hopkins; ss'"
Funeral services from the residencs
THIS Sunday AFTERNOON az fo,ciocs.
Friends and acquaintanees invited 70 az
tend.
McKINNEY.-Died. VERA hlNiEh;
age year and IA days, IA tne County "a
lancaster, daughter OF Sonn a. m.
Rebecca w. Mckinney, and grshuoaesnsei
Of Rebecca w. xinter, OF this eIty'
SHEPHERD. Died. at the residence OK
her son-ln-law. George W. Duesoef.y, Vt
No. eiO vest Cary street, sstnfaay' nqlfv,"s
sth. az il:i0 o'clock T., ~, n,s; EhiH
SHEPHERD, consort OF Leroy slopnefos
Ia the s5th year OF her age
AT rest
Tha funeral services will DO held st tns
,.sidsnes no. MORR0W Monday MohS-
ING Al 10 O'clock. Friends and seQuAlnt-
.nsss ara invited 90 attend
Memphis (Tsnu) and Evansville Qnd)
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