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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
RAILROADS.

Bradstreets gives some very interest
ing statistics covering the gross earn
ings of leading railroad companies fo
the month of November and the clever
months ending Nov. 30. 1892.
The number Of railroads reportins
was 105. For the month of November
these showed an increase in the volume
of receipts over the corresponding
month in 1891 of per cent.
The gross earnings of these railroads
for the eleven months, however. make
much better comparison with 1891.
being 7-1O per cent, which is only 2.1O
of per cent less than the increase for
the same period of 1891 over 1890. For
December traffic will doubtless be heav-
ier and this 2-10 of per cent will be
replaced by an appreciable gain over
the gain in 1891.
The gains for 1892 have been uniform
and steady.
The granger railroads have made the
best showing their net increase If gross
earnings for last month being Sls4. 1e8.
and for the eleven months 1924. 16l.
OF the eastern roads not one shows a
decrease during the month of Novem-
Der. The total increase was S143. 326.
For the eleven months there was only
one decrease; the other roads showed am
increase of 1890, ,30s.
The gross earnings of the eastern
roads which travel over iii miles were
Sl4, $50, $50. The New York Central rail.
road. one of the two great trunk lines.
had a mileage of 2,O96 and its gross
earnings We're S41, 1888. The Grand
Trunk Line of Canada has a mileage of
1929, but its gross earnings for the
eleven months were only S2l 1856, ,26o.
over 1891 the increase OF the New
York Central was 81 1871 ,9O7; of the
Grand Trunk only s5O0,772. The aver
age increase of each of these trunk lines
was about 3 per cent. The average in
crease Of the Eastern roads was 10 per
cent.
The gross receipts Of all the leading
roads that have reported point to the
conclusion that this has been profit
able year, notwithstanding the appar-
emily small average receipts. Even the
Mexican roads report a gross increase
over 1891 of sl7s,09s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

elect has doubtless mapped out. II
presumably includes the turning down
of the eminent Georgian and the other
eminent members who manage the
practical business of the majority of the
House at the present time, and the as
tendency of the 10. Quincy stripe of
Mugwump.
10 remains to be seen whether Tam
many Hall will allow Mr.. Cleveland TO
indulge in his fad. II it does, it may
he safely assumed that there will be no
radical work done or attempted by the
new organizing forces of the House.
The abandonment of the scheme for a
special session is in the nature of a
notice to the country that no very radi-
cal revision of the tariff will be attempt
ed by the Cleveland administration, and
that the honest free traders in the party
are to be relegated to the rear. This is
the most flagrantly dishonest course the
Democratic party could possibly adopt,
manifestly, but the reflection that the
country will gain by it robs it of its
odium except so far as it applies directly
to the question of the good faith Of
parties. That the Democratic party has
thus early given the country nStice that
it intends to disregard its prediction
pledges will occasion no surprise, and it
Will chiefly affect the party itself in the
end.
The country has at least plenty of
time to adjust itself to the idea that the
next administration is to have a policy
not in the slightest degree dictated by
its promises, upon which it succeeded
in obtaining office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

II is unofficially announced that there
viii be no extra session Of congress next
spring, as 1t is reasonably sure that Mr..
Cleveland does not favor the idea. IL is
also evident that Mr.. Cleveland means
70 have the new House Of Representa-.
tives organized more to his mind than
the present House is.
Mr.. Cleveland has not definitely aban-
doned his favorite role Of reformer with.
In his party, and means to make an at
sempt to keep up the practice Of an
amusement that has yielded him such
substantial results and has not as vet
damaged the old-time ideas and trsdi.
tsons Of the party 10 any considerable
extent.
The Reform Clubs snub 10 Speaker
Crisp hes opened the eyes Of the Demo.
oBsts to the program that the president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The May Russell Novelty and Bur
lesaue Company opened a weeks engage
ment at the Westminster Theatre yester
day and at both the afternoon and even.
inf performances the house was crowded
to the doors The program opened with
the laugable farce 1.-THE Fashion Party -
in which the entire company partici-
pated. New songs and sketches, funny
situation and lRughable climaxes fol.
lowed each other in rapid succession and
kept the audience roaring with laughter
throughout the performance The spec
ialties were all of the best and included
dancing by Tom Haley, Irish comedian:
songs and dancing by j. Marcus Dovle
the Irish Masher;" the queen of
burlesque, Pauline Batchelder; the
acrobatic comedians, Fish and Rich
moud; Odell and Page in topical
songs, and the midair wonder.
Zamora, in a startling act on the fiyinp
trapeze. A laughable burlesque entitled
divorce, or the Follies of the Dav-n
closed the performance. which through
out was lively and spirited. There
was not dry feature in the entire pro
gram, and in the opening farce the
funny situations kept all in roar of an
plause. The specislities were ali first
class and were well received. especially
that Of Zamora, the mid air wonder.
whose performance on the trapeze was
simply wonderful. The performances will
he repeated throughout the week. matt
nees daily at 2:30 o'clock and evenings at
S o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
LornRop's PROVIDENCE MusEuu

"Kentuck proved an excellent card
at this popular place OF amusement YES
terday and large audience witnessed
both the afternoon and evening perform.
ance. From the rise Of the curtain TO its
fall there is not a dull moment and the
five acts are replete with all of the essen
tials of an enjoyable sensational comed y
While the piece itself is a strong one IL
was made doubly 30 on this occasion by
the careful Interpretation given IL by
Miss Alice G. keane aud her excellent
supporting company Of selected members
AS Isabelle Carter, the heroine. "the
pride OF the Blue Grass Region, [" she won
many admirers by her conscientious
work. William Frederic added fresh
laurels TO his crown OF victory in the ex-
acting role of John Woodford and tbs
neat songs aud pert ways OF the charm
ing soubrette, Miss Susie Howard as
Suzette. the maid, was delightful reya
lation OF that little lady's ability.
James X Keane, who as Major Reube
pointdexter, made his first appearances
for a number OF weeks, was acrof1ieo a
perfect ovation from hi. aumerous
friends, and clothed his part with An
originality that was pleasing. The other
parts were all in good hands Previous
TO the dramatic production Iothrop's
Comedy Company introduced the lsu xhs-
bic farce, "A Domestic Cyclone" which
was highly entertaining. The same bill
will be continued during the remainder
of the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
4. v. LADD co.
New Christmas
NeCkwear |!

In this department we present the
.handsomtst stock Of Mems Neck
wear we have ever shown, full of
novelties selected especially for the
Christmas trade.
Tecks. Four i'm Hands and
Pufis, in silk and variety of beautiful
patterns, at 75c., 81, $1.25. $3.50 and $2.
A magnificent line of Ascots, i'm
ported exclusively for us, at $1.25, 81. 80,
Sc and $3.50.
Also a choicely selected stock of
French DE JOinville Scarfs at $2. so,
A beautiful assortment of patterns.
A drive Of extra fine quality silk
Tecks, FOur-in-Hands and Puffs,
worth 75c. each, only 5Oc.
Christmas Suspenders - Plain,
White and Black Satin Suspenders, only
$1.OO pair, in an attractive glass
box, put up expressly for holiday gifts.
Better quality for $1.50 and $1.75.
A complete assortment of Hand-em-
broidered Braces, put up in glass boxes,
from sees to s4o0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

PERHAPS the determined course of
Milk Inspector Perkins will result as
satisfactorily for milk consumers as
though he had won the case against
Milkmsn Barney. 1t has directed pub
hc attention to the matter, which is a
FAR more potent corrective of evil and
fraud than the courts can possibly be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

CAN'T somebody arrange an accid en-
tx1 meeting for Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Cleve.
land? 1t is time that the placation
stops We're pulled out in the organ that
is creating all this discord between
these two aggrieveda gentlemen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

EMIN PAsHA. the versatile German ex-
plorer and colonizer. is once more dead.
Reports contradicting his demise must
get in early IL he is to perpetrate another
death" before the expiration of the
present year of grace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

WHAT bitter disappointment it will
be to Miss Ada Rehan il, after all. the
silversmiths are unable to cast her In sill
YER. But she has had lots of free adver-
tising out OF the little comedy which she
could never otherwise have obtained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

The monetary conference seems about
to end exactly where and as the News
predicted at first. Nothing seems likely
to be accomplished, because the
European countrys do not wish anything
accomplished; condition that has
been perfectly apparent from the very
inception of the idea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

If the alleged attempt to poison non
union workmen at Homestead proves to
be fact II will drive spike deep into
the coffin of the labor cause. The strike
OF the Amalgamated Association seems
to have been characterized by malig-
nifty unparalleled by any other record in
the entire history of labor organiza-
fions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

Generous six-Year-old-Pspe. there's
. poor little cripple next door that
hasn't any use Of his arms. I'd like TO
give him for Christmas present some
OF the things got last year
Papa with tears Of parental pride In
his eyes)-so you shall, my boy-so you
shalii Give him that nice little drum
AAAt Mssy ssat yop,ryGbjesso TribunA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

The Worlds fair souvenir coins have
begun to flow out to the public from the
mint, and the people who want to will
soon have an opportunity to pay 81 for
piece of silver worth considerably less
than so cents and having no merit as a
decorative piece. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
TUESDAY. DECEMBER ia. 1892
THIS EVENING.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUSE-"Alabamap
b. r. KEiTH's OPERA HoUsE-Equlne Paradox.
L0THROP's MUsEUM-"Kontuck"
WESTMINSTER THEATRE - May Russell Big
Buriesque Company.
r. I. HISTORICAL soCIETY-Free Lecture by
Henry O. Dorr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

In Maine they are proposing to SEN
tence drunkards to Keeley-cure estab-
lishments, but in Rhode Island we do
not even sentence murderers to death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

IT will be some time yet before we
shall be able to decide whether the
world is really old or young. Not long
since the antiquity of region was sup
posed to be established if the bones of
mastodons were found there; now it is
alleged that live mastodons are to be
found in Alaska at the present day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

Nor many people, comparatively, will
mourn If the Democrats abolish the
sugar bounty, but almost countless mil
lions will feel the pinch if they reim-
pose the duty on that great necessity of
life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

THE New York authorities appear to
be unduly agitated regarding the vag-
rant sent there by our state authorities
The man belonged there, and was re-
turned upon the theory that what is
CRsar's should be rendered unto Caesar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

WINTER has not as yet developed much
or backbone. There is plenty of time
for 1t 10 form yet, however. but IL is not
according TO tradition for US to be able to
approach so near TO Christmas without
a more familiar meeting with NJ. Jacques
Il. frost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

THERE is a large increase in the
worlds product of gold also in the
number Of people who want the gold to
buy necessaries and luxuries of life
with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

presence to grace the Worlds fair Per-
haps IL he were awarded the exclusive
privilege OF controlling the saurkraut
booths the conservative monarch might
be persuaded TO come over and see us for
a few months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

A PITTsBURGER has been trying to
blow up Mr.. Carnegie with bagful of
brick. The modern dynamite machine is
truly fearful and wonderful affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

AS vindication of Republican protec-
ton Senator Aldrich's report upon the
workings of the Mckinley bill will out.
Peck Peck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

LAST year sassiety went to see Pader-
ewski because of his aureole OF hair; this
year they can go TO see how he looks
without his big hirsute appendage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

AS purely speculative enterprise the
Columbian souvenir coin beats Missouri
Pacific by several lengths. Hurrah for
Col. Elliott +. Shepardl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

1T is rumored that several promi-
nent Democrats who have been
elected TO the Fifty-third Congress
have applied for admission TO
lyceums aud kindred debating socie-
ties where parliamentary usages are
taught. One OF these is said To have
mastered completely the FIRST two chap
ters OF Roberts Rules OF Order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
4. ". LADD co.
More Christmas
Bargains |!
Down Stairs.)
Down Stairs.)

Another drive in Blank kets-A new
stock just received, worth $6. so and
800. Our price, 81. so and SO. 90.
Perfect in every respect.
popular Dress Goods DEPARTMENT.
A case of All-WOOl Cheviots, SO
in. wide, full assortment of fall colors,
marked at 30 cts. yard-need no
booming" to sell. They arrived last
week and are going fast in introduction.
Also an assortment of 3S-inch Hair
Line CheviOts in the staple warm
winter shades of: greys, tans and blues !;
worth 59c. Our price, 81 1-2 cts. a
yard.
Both these are wonderful Bar
gains!
(Silk Department.
Choice Fancy Silks at special
holiday prices 24-inch Plaid Surahs, "A
new assortment, at 80 yard Black
Ground Peau de Sole, with dainty col
ored figures, only $l.25 yard.
A Black Silk Dress is always in
order for Christmas Gift. We show
line OF choice fabrics from rs cents
up. Plain and figured Bengalines.
$l.5O a yard. Black Faille Francaise.
Peau de Soies, etc., at special holiday
prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
It Is a Success.

DR.. Tillinghast's new method
Of filling teeth without pain is a
decided success, and many can
testify. Call at 7.o Westmin-
ster street and investigate this
method.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

To those Columbian coins: Accept our
hearty welcome. We hope you have
come to stay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
KEITH's OPERA HOUSE.

Last night in keith's Opera House one
OF the most interesting performances ever
seen on the Providence stage, was pre-
sented by Bartholomew Equine Para
dox. Those who expect to sec in this ex-
hlbition things paradoxical are not
disappointed. The animals exhibit al
most human intelligence in executing
the various orders their instructor piyes
them and an intelligence, in some in
stances. surprising that shown by repre-
sentatlves @ 9f the master Of the brute
creation. The exhibition was in four
acts. The brief waits between them
were admirably relieved by the Para
dox Orchestra, whose selections
were beautiful. In the first act the
equine school taxed the patience of the
master. and apparently the scholars were
not devoid OF sense Of humor, for some
OF the situations were ludicrous enough
to evoke from the audience a horse
laugh, and some of the scholars were very
gleeful at times. The court scene i'm the
second act was not so much of q libel on
the average court as one would be led TO
suppose from the appearances of the ami
mails, which comprised Judge, jury,
sheriff. witness, president and lawyer
The military drill by seventeen
horses was beautifully executed, and was
not an uninteresting feature of the per.
formance. Two OF the horses, Prince and
Pope, performed remarkable feat on a
plank twenty inches wide, elevated and
Inclined, and forming a very unstable
foundation. Pope turned completely
around, and with Prince made
a half turn and faced the audience.
In the closing act very interesting tab
leaux was produced in which the horses
attacked and captured fortress. Nearly
all OF the paraphernalia incident 10 the
reproduction of this scene was operated
by the horses. The audience thundered
its appreciation of the effective display
and when the curtain fell everybody was
well pleased with the evenings entertain
ment. The Equine Paradox will con
tinue to draw crowds during the week of
its performance at keith's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

AN Annapolis cadet has been expelle lee
for hazing. The good old days are com
ing back to us.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

The dispiriting intelligence hs. been
waited across the waters tina; Kaiser
Wilhelm has decided not To lsnd his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13
THE THEATRES.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

OfEhA nOtbL.
The great charm OF Alabama" the
delightful creation OF Augustus Thomas,
produced at the Providence Opera House
last night, lies In the truthful delinsa-
tion OF the life and charact cteristics of the
Southern people and the poetic treatment
of its simple story. There is no striving
after dramatic effect at the expense OF
naturalness. Its coloring is romantic and
10 a certain extent idealistic, but IN
reality there is much of both in
the country and character of the
people and In their daily life and
surroundings. It's pathos and humor
are skillfully interviewer, relieving in an
effective way the more sombre side of the
story The scenes, especially the ruined,
vine-covered gateway of the the third
act, with It's moonlight effects and the
scent oil the magnolia blossoms, cleverly
simulated, are exc uisitely represented.
Inc situations are dramatic, strong, and
though quiet. intensely interesting. IL
Is seldom that the theatre-goers or this
city have the opportunity OF wit
Messing so strong cast, so charm
ing play or one more beautifully
or perfectly staged. There have been
some changes made in the cast since last
season, and as presented last evening it
contains the names of most of those who
created the characters at it's first produc-
ton in New York. In place of Mr..
Bangs, COL Preston, the old planter
welded TO his prejudices aud the reco-
iectlons OF former days, was impersopated
by j. ii. Stoddard, that sterling old actor
whose earlier successes were so closely
connected with those Of Wallack's l4th
street theatre, New York. 1t would
hardly be just to compare the work of
Mr.. Bangs and Mr.. Stoddard in the
character Of Col. Preston. Both are ex-
ceptionally fine, yet totally different in
their conception and method of interpre-
tation. Stoddart's personality is exceed
ingiy strong, and this fact, together with
MS artistic work, made the character i'm
pressively real. The portrayal by L. NJ.
Holland OF Col. Moberly. that de-
lightful "relic of the Confederacy,"
was all that could be desired Maurice
barrymore AZ Can't. Davenport brought
TO the part all the ease of manner, deiica-
cy and refinement for which his work Is
SO well known. Miss Jennie Eustace was
seen here last season as Mrs. Page aud
Odell Williams as Squire Tucker. The
formers acting Is sympathetic and wO-
manly aud the naturalness and quaint
humoi OF the latter's impersonation must
be seen to be thoroughly appreciated.
The cast was very much improved by the
addition OF Walden Ramsey and Miss
Leila Wolstan, both of whom sustained
their characters admirably. The best OF
the parts We're in good hands. The audi
ence was large and appreciative one.
The play will be contin ued throughout
the week with "Wednesday and Saturday
matipees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

p. s.-Our mark down sales, even
ings, after $50. still continues and
will he Of special interest this and to-
morrow evening to people with small
income.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-13

A suggestive illustration of the opera
tion OF the law OF cause and effect is
found in the fact that AS the probability
of the opening OF the Columbus fair on
Sunday increases the demand for Chicago
liquor licenses Enthusiastically Eagle
In interpreting cause and effect the
liquor dealers are far more astuts than
the men who have been bowling for Sun
day closing
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-08-31
KibIe Society meeting.

The sixty.ninth annual meeting of the Por-
tage County Bible Society was held at Ravenna
Thursday afternoon. August 25th, 1892. at the
Disciple Church. 1t seemed very much like
Sunday only the ordinary loa1ng places were
not SO crowded as they usually are on that day
the people having very generally gone to the
Business mems Picnic, but in spite of thai
thero was a very good attendance, not only
from Ravenna but from other towns.
The meeting was called to order by the Presi-
dent, Gideon Seymour. who succeeded Dr., A
w. Alcorn, who was President at the time o.
his death. The reports of the Secretary. Treas
and Depository were read and approved. Of
fcers were elected for the current year; Pres
&. Seymour. of Rootstown; Vice Pres, f
Merriam. of Randolph; Sec'y. j H. Ford, o
Ravenpa; Treas. A. B. Griffin. Ravenna; De-
pository. c. Myers. R aYenna An additiona
Vice President is to be appointed in each town
in the county. to assist in the work for this
coming year.
The subject of" A Bible in the hands of ever,
young person. was discussed by Rev, S
Gillett. of Cleveland. Revs, Meek and Holling S
head of RaveDna. and others, and the matte
was referred to committee consisting of II o
Reed. Rootstewn. W. T. McConney and II B
Dickinson. of Ravenna, 60 prepare a report tt
be presented at the next annual meeting.
After some farther discussion as to the work
and needs of the Bible Society. the meeting ad
journed to meet the last Thursday of Aug 1893