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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
CITY HALL GOSSIP.
Committee on Water Pollution mt Wal
tham--D.xter Donation Meeting.

Commi ittee on Water Pollution mt Wal
tham--Dsxter Donation Meeting.
The committees on pollution OF the
water supp together with the commits
sioner of public works and city engineer
left town at s:45 this morning for Wal
than, Mass. where they will inspect the
working of the system of filtration In
use there.
Tue commissioners of the Dexter Dona-
non held meeting in the mayors Office
q. IL o'clock this morning. prior TO sub
!, itting the annual report regarding the
.roperty and also to investigate the Sc
surities involved In the matter.
The number Of poll taxes pid yester-
Gay was 69l. The postal cards are all out
now aud the CITY Treasurer Is getting
ready to place the unpaid bills In the
hands Of collectors and when this is done
25 cents extra for each bill will be
charged.
There were 455 persons who registered
yes erday, gains. 412 for the same day
In 1891. The Office of the city clerk was
open in the evening Of that day, aud l1o
OF these were registered in tue evening,
so that the regis ration of yes er ay was
really ahead IL that of Dec -, 1901
The committee on city debt met in the
executive department at 4 o'clock tii'
afternoon. aud the committee "a city
property meets at O'Clock this eyenin X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
SUPPRESSION OF VICE.
There Never Was Such a Flood OF
Talk in the City.
SECRETARY C0NANT'S LETTERS.
People Have Written Encouraging the
y. M. G. A. Secretary In the Work
what is Said on the streets and Else
where Regarding Ex-GambIer Qninn.

IL. s. Conant secretary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, has received
number of letters expressing sympathy
with the cause in which he is working.
The amount of vice existing is deplored
and hope OF success in Its suppression
given In the letters.
The general comment In regard to the
crusade heard about the city Is that
Providence is no worse than the average
city, and that the vice here is not so APP
parent as In many places.
Many persons agree with Chief G hid
that the result OF the experiment OF get
ting ex Gambler Quinn TO display his
tricks In the Y. NJ. G.. A. building was
not for the best interests OF the young
people. Boys get interested in those
things and want TO try them, they say.
While the whole city is in favor OF re-
form, except, OF course, th ose people who
live by vice directly or Indirectly. great
many people think the work should be
done quietly without advertising the
evils. On the other hand, good man y
people say that the evil Is so deep-roote
that only thorough stirring up OF al
the people can do anv good aud the SO
are In favor Of keeping IL before the pub
lie.
The amount of discussion OF the sub
Ject Is greater IN tnls city Judu mas Tc-
Gently been known In regard to anything
except during the Graves case Every
body talks or it. In hotels, horse cars,
stores on the streets and everywhere aud
tile amount of wisdom and aud depravity
shown is wonderful. People who would
be supposed to be little modest about
their past history, make the most an-
noying admissions.
Whether the result is to be good or bad
the city certainly never was shaken up SO
much by any similar discussion.
The nominating committee TO select
committee Of 100 met at the Y. NJ. Z. A.
building this afternoon TO select the
names. Mr.. Conant informed the re-
porters that the meeting would be pri-
vate and the work would not be made
public until the compile ed. which would
be tomorrow or the next day.
The following is one of the letters re-
ceived by Mr.. Conant:
PROVIDENCE, Dec. l5. 1892.
Dear SIR IL your committee or association
desire 20 suppress evil in this city why not
begin with the prize fight that is almost daily
advertised in the local columns of the press
To take place at the Metropole CLUB, on Aborn
street, the 22d or 23d inst, and where liquor is
sold
This is a genuine prize fight for 81, 900, and
the two widely known pugilists Catannach
and Doherty 0he~%ratter of Boston,, are the
men 10 meet In the bloody encounter.
A CITIZEN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

Conflicting Reports about His Condition,
but lie Is Probably Better.

Conflicting Reports about His Condition,
but lie Is Probably Better.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-It is given out
for publication at the Blaine mansion
this forenoon that Mr.. Blaine is a little
better than he was yesterday. All night
lights burned on the third floor. where
the sick man is quartered. and the
shadows Of the inmates were TO be plainly
seen upon the closely drawn curtains.
At noon to-day DIR. johnson. his physl-
clan, said that the ex-secretary's condi-
tion is not as serious ~ reported.
When the doctor was told that num-
ber of newspaper men had spent the
night outside the house, believing that a
crisis was at hand, he laughed and said,
There is no necessity of tnat, / assure
you. Mr.. Blaine is in no need of death
watch just yet"
If as is supposed, and the doctor will
neither affirm nor dsny the report, Mr.
Blaine il suffering with cancerous
affection, the cnance for his ultimate re-
covery is small.
Mr. Blaine's friends believe, in spite of
he protests TO the contrary by the
family and physicians. that Mr.. Blaine's s
health is muJ IA worse than is supposed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
RIVER POINT.

The funeral of the late George Phelan,
a resident of this village for many years
and a brother OF Capt. Thomas Phelan OF
Warwick, was solemnized this morning
from the Advent Church at IL o'clock.
The voters of the River Point Fire Dis
trict. held special meeting Ia Odd Fei-
lows Hall, last evening, and it was unani-
movsly voted to have more incaddes CENT :
lamps in the district, and committee OF
five was appointed 10 make earrangements
for the insuring the lives of the sixty
three members of the three comp lnies. IL
was also voted to pay James Finnerty,
one OF the remen who was injured hght-
ing the fire at Blanchard's block, Phenix,
the full amount for the time he had lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Department Commander ID. L. Ray
and full staff made an official visit TO
Budlong Post, G. A. r., of Westerly,
last evening.
Netop Council o. u. A. NJ. held a short
session last evening. after which they
gave an entertainment in their hall, con-
sisting of mock initiation.
The East Providence Choral Union will
meet this evening in the High school
building
Mrs. John McCausland and her little
girl are improving.
Registration progresses very slowly.
Only about one-haf the numbers nave
registered thus far "a there was last year
at this time. The school children are re-
joicng that the schools closed to-day Tor
n two weeks vacation.
An entertainment will be given at the
Haven NJ. h. Church this evening by the
orchestra of the church, assisted by Miss
Emily j. Ballou. soloist; B. ;. Lake. elo-
cutionist; Miss Amev &. Rider. pianist.
Miss Rider is a graduate of the Royal
Conservatory nj Dresden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
-hHARgeRc =
TS-FGHIS

The following sChoOners nave tied up
for the winter A III. Newman, Capt
Coswell; Helen Maria, Dick William.
The schooner Marion T.. Rockell is in
port waiting for freight.
Capt. Mullen, of the schooner George
III. Mills, is visiting in town.
Arrived-Sehooner Avord w. Smith
from Philadelphia; steamer Maverick,
steamer Wyoua-
Sailed-Schooner Reindeer; schooner
John ID puglas schooner American Eag lie;
schooner Horizon.
The schooner Rhode Island has been
out about six weeks from New York
bound to the Island of Trinidad. and AS
yet no intelligence has been received from
her by her agent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
YALE'S WONDERFUL RECORD
since 1883 Total of 4, ,79e Points Have
Been scored.

since Iss3 a Total of ,7ee Points Have
Been scored.
Everybody by this time knows that
Yale again won the Thanksgiving Day
game at New York city against Prince
ton, and they all know in general way
that Yale's record at foot ball has been
remarkable one. 1t takes figures TO en-
phasize the fact, however, and the figures
that are incorporated in this article show
record that cannot be approached by
any other college. Since the present sys-
tenn OF scoring was adopted-in 1ss3-Ya'e
has made 4,799 points against "a for her
opponents. In 1888, 1891 and 1892 not an
enemy was able to force the ball over
Yale's goal line. In 1883 Harvard forced
Yale to a safety, which was the best any
team was able to get. In 1886 Harvard
was the only cam able to score touch
down. Harvard was also the only team
TO score against Yale in 1887.
Yale was really the first college to in
troduce foot ball into this country. In
1s40 the sport began with a match on the
"green" between the sophmore and
freshmen classes. There was not much
foot ball OF the kind we see nowadays in
that game. The classes were very bitter
oBuihSt CoNh othNi, INV shNA> 49,
slugging than anything else. So rough
was the play between the undergraduates
that the city authorities passed law
prohibiting further contests on the
"green." This was in 1858, and for
twelve years the game was dead letter
at Yale. Several attempts we're made to
play in the face of the law, but a free fig ht
ensued, in which the undergraduates
were worsted every time.
In 1872 regular foot ball association
was formed at Yale which has lasted to
this day. In that year Yale began her
victorious career which has placed the
college head and shoulders above every
other institution that boasts of foot
ball team. The first challenge was issued
to Columbia. The game was played with
round rubber ball without the leather
covering used nowadays. Twenty men
were on side and there was no rushing,
the principal way of advancing the ball
being TO kick 1t along the ground. 1t
was, in fact, the old fashioned game oil
foot ball and Yale won.
An eleven composed OF strong Eng
lish players met Yale in 1873, and while
the visitors were more expert, the New
Haven men beat them 2 goals to i.
Princeton was the first college to lower
the colors Of Yale. In 1875 the oval ball
was used for the first time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Municipal court.

In the Municipal Court to ky Daniel
s. ID. Granger was appointed aim nstra-
tor Of the estate OF Charles Dslryn p e,
bond $4,000.
Ed Ain knight was appointed admins
ira or of the estate of Eunice A. Esta-
brooks, bond 5000.
Charles VI. Halt was appointed guard
ian OF the pers IN and esiate Of Eva II.
Hall; bond. 800
The will of William III. lIoel was
proved: executrix, EizabetL NJ. Hoel;
BOND, $1,000.
The administrator of the estate OF Dan
iel Horton settled his account; balance.
$3.50 02
lave & ories. Estate of Joseph II. Bail
1855, estate of Charles McGowsn
Sa95sA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
FINEST FORESTS ON EARTH.
The Magnificent Trees Which Are Found
I'm the Puget Sound Region.

The Magntncent Trees w ntcn Are Founu
I'm the Puget Sound Region.
The forests Of Northwest Amer ica, the
product OF the warm japan current and
the prevailing western winds sweeping
over il, are the largest and most valuable
known. With headquarters OF greatest
development around Puget Sound, they
extend northward over the islands and
peninsulars OF Alaska, eastward over the
plains and cross ranges OF mountains TO
Idaho and Montana, and uthward along
the coast and interior mountains across
California, Nevada, Arizona and New
Mexico. The greatest part, perhaps nine
tenths, OF this great forest consists OF
resinous, mostly evergreen trees, distin-
guished botanically by their fruit as
cone bearers.
On the United States Pacific slope, be-
tween the boundaries OF Mexico and
British North America, there are found
TO be sixty-four species and seventy-six
we'll marked varieties OF species OF cone
bearers, all comprised in fifteen families
or genera, readily distinguished by the
botanist, but some OF them not distinctly
apparent to the general observer. The
chief OF these in many respects is the pine
family with twenty-five species, followed
by the spruce, comprising nine species,
and the fir family OF as many specie.
Besides those, there are two larches or
tamaracks, two sequoias or big tree
Oimted to California;, two American
cedars, two ground expresses, five stand
ard expresses, five jumpers, yew and
nutmeg tree, sixty-four species in ALL
The State OF Oregon Is quadrangula'
section of this Pacific slope, cuttir
across the western range OF mounta
densely clothed with htwenty-seven spec.
of these trees, some OF them rarely N
with, and until recently, little know
n ne OF the pines, the two larches,
spruces, five frs, two American ceda
he two ground expresses, two junip,I
md the Western yew are found IN Or
con. Certain portions OF the Oregon To-
ests are aggregstions OF those species,
particularly along the coast, and are so
close set that they must grow tall and
slim, and the lumberman, desiring GER
tain kinds OF trees, must cut away much
n the rest TO obtain them.
In the interior, on the elevated plateaus
of the Cascade Mountains, which are but
a continuation OF the California Sierras,
| are found noble forests, notably around
the snow-striped peaks OF Hood, Jeffer-
son, Thielson, Three Sisters, Pitt and
others.-Portland oregonisn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Her Little Blum.

Irs. Irons I'm loud tone)-Have yo
y frst-c ass porterhouse steak th
orning, Mr.. Chopson'
Meat Market Man lin surprise)-Wl
:, Mrs. Irons, but isn't this rather III
ual for
in her ordinary voice)-o, well,
esn't make any great difference. ]
Sc half a dollars worth OF chuck-stc
"a liver.
All right. BY the way, I'd like
Iow who that lady Is that has just goi
ID OF here"
That's the woman that has started
riding house across the road r.
~ 20 n IT, fbupa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
VALUABLE COIN.
500 Bid for the First Worlds Fair
Half Dollar Accepted.

SIC, 900 Bid for the First Worlds Fair
Half Dollar Accepted.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Wyckof, Sea-
mans g. Benedict, manufact lrers of the
Remington type writer, have received a
dispatch from President Higginbotham
of the Worlds fair, informing them that
their bid OF sl0.0 900 for the first World's
fair half dollar issued fro the mint was
accept ID and that the coin would be de-
livered to then.
1t is not known what the Remington
company proposes TO do with tnis coin
when it gets it.
The sale of the first 10000 coins to an
evening newspaper does not include the
one sold to Wyckoff, Seamans & Bene-
diet. Theirs will he accompanied by a
sworn sta ement from the mint that il il
actually the first one coined.
This is said to be the highest price ever
paid for single coin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
HIGHW WAYMEN.
They Are Terrorizing Connecticut Towns
with Impunity.

with Impunity.
PLAISFIELD, CT, Dec. l6.-There were
two attempted robberies in this town last
night aud to-day there is much excite
ment in consequence. About midnight
John II. Chapman, wealthy and prom
inent farmer living about two miles from
the centre of the town, vas awakened by
q knock at his front door.
He arose and opened the door and was
confronted by stranger who pointed a
revolver at him aad demanded his money
Chapman closed the door in the rob
ber's face before he could discharge the
weapon. He was not troubled again by
the stranger.
Welcome j. Browning was held up on
the road about lhe time of the Chapman
affair. He was on his way home when
two men stopped him and demanded his
valuables He started to run. and was
fired at Tue bullet did no harm, and
Browning reached home in safety.
There is no clue to tho highwaymen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

warwick Invaded by "a Fraternity ana
Her Citizens Ter orized.
no TuE NEWsl

warwick Invaded by "a Fraternity ana
Her Citizens Ter orized.
ESPECIAL 10 THE SEws.l
WARWICK. Dec IL The local police
are now having a harl lime OF it dealing
with the various tramps who are gath
ering in the valley daily IN large num-
bers. Many of them are anxious to get
sentenced to the state farm for the win
ter, and the many acts OF violence and in
sulting remarks TO citizens are becoming
more numerous daily.
One of the walking fraternity visited
the residence OF O iicer Platt OF Natick,
on "Wednesday evening aud informed the
officer that he was tired and hungry,
having be "a on "a spree Tor nunfoer o.
days aud that he wished the officer would
arrest him so that he could be sent up Tor
three months
The officer. however, who has hal nu.
merous cases of the kind fore would
not comply with his request, and after
giving him something u eat drove him
out of the village.
The different hotel proprietors in the
valley are bothered nearly every hour
the day by the gang AM many OF them
have purchased wooden billies aud vari
Gus weapons to protect themselves aud
their property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
DIR. M'GLYNN.

IL IL Said That the Pope Favors His Re
turn.
ROME, Dec. 16 1t is said that the re-
port mat Mgi. Sattoli, the papal able
gate. had been given power to settle the
McGlynn case is correct and that DIR. Nc
Gl, nn will undoubtedly be soon rein
stated.
The Pope is much disturbed at the dis
cussion IN America REGARDING DR. Nc
Glyun's return and mas take steps 10
prevent any furLner discussion of the
subject,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
THE BORDEN CASE.
A Pinkerton Detective said to Have Been
Making Investigations In the Pswtuxet


ESPECIAL TO THE sEws.l
OENTERvILLE. X. l., Dec. 16.-Yes-
terday morning a gentleman ABOUT
40 years of age alighted from the 7:35
train on the n. Y. g. N. Il. railroad and
made tour on foot through Jericho.
Centerville, Crompton, Anthony and
Washington interviewing a number OF
prominent resi- ients in the different viii
iages and remarking to one person that
he was working up some evidence In the
Borden case.
In another place where he stopped one
of the buttons OF his coat became loose
and the badge of a Pinkerton detective
was observed for an instant before he
could gather the garments around him.
Fhe detective left upon the $50 =. Nj.
train for Providence aud it is rumored
throughout tue various villages Of the
Pawtuxet Valley to day that there may
be some startling facts In connection
with the celeDra ed case soon brought TO
light
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
RAILWAY TIE-UP.
A General strike May by Ordered by
Roston Motormen

A General strike May by Ordered by
Boston Motormen.
BosToN. Dec. 10 Sever Il times during
the past few weeks the Pioneer Federal
Labor Union, composed of the notormeu,
drivers aud conductors of tle road, have
asked President Whitney of the West
4 d Street Railway for a conference.
Eacn request mas been received In
silence.
Last night the union held stormy
session and voted To demand a hearing.
At the cJnfei ence a for nal dena a for
au increase in pay will b. made, aud ia
case IL is refused general strike will b G
ordered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
A Parker Experience with Crook.

ATTLEBoRo, Dec. l6.-State Detective
George Seaver of Taunton is having the
experience Of Detective Parker OF Provi-
dence, who made his headquarters in the
Attleboro woods last sum ner, huuting
for Martin Dalton. Seaver is after man
named Robblus. who. while under sen
tence, walked out of the superior court
room in Tauuton not loug a1o. The fu-
gitiye was heard OF in Seekonk and Attic
boro and the officer has been in the woods
several days. lie caught glimpse OF his
man once, but he showed "A pretty pair of
heels aud escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
PANAMA ARRESTS.

The Minister of Justice Causes the Arrest
of DE Lesseps and Others.
PARIS, Dec. IL. M. Charles Aime Marie
De Lesseps NJ. Marius Etielne Fontaine
aud NJ. Sans Leroy were to-day arrested
on warrants issued by the Minister of
Justice for completely in the Panama
canal frauds.
NJ. Henry Louis Felix Gotter. for whom
a warra Il has also been issued, has fed
from this city and has gone e. Vienna.
The arrests have caused the greatest
excitement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
In n PeriIous Predicament.
ESPECIAL To THE NEWS

APPoNAUG. Dec. 16-A mau named
johnson attemp,el % board he 74o
A. M, train from Providence this morn.
ing. but missed MS fo' ting aud was
drasg,d along about 300 ards by the
brake, the vince alin s. redchi ( his
legs As soon as his periiOus position
was discovered tie trdiu was ,toppsd and
he was assis eel into a Car. lie wa, more
frighteu ed than burt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

CHICAGO. Dec. io Information was
obtained TO day thai Gen. /. y. stiles,
aged 60 years, is fast failing mentally and
physically. IL is said that he now has
lew lucid intervals and besides being to.
tally blind IN very feeble. lie won his
title of general by gallautry at the battle
Of Franklin, Tenn, and was among the
foremost members VI the Chicago bar,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

ANY kind of local organization in Rhode Island Is
eligible but not organization having several local
chapters. Thus chapter of Red Men could com
pete but not the Red Men whole.
Grand Army Post is eligible, charity organization,
a benefit order, ward town political club
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
WARWICK.

The rates upon th insurance OF busi,
ness blocks aud stocks in the town will
shortly he raised, but houses for dwelling
purposes will not he affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

Here's something worth working for Any Xganiza-
ton wants money-to buy carpets lamps chairs books
for its sick fund.- its vacation fund.- its social fund
for any purpose that may worth while.
And the most coupons will win
See Page for coupons and conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
THE HUB LOAN co.

Having bought the entire stock of the Paul Webber
Music and Jewery store for - cents on ths dollar
will give their customers q Chris mas ~ nem while
this stocs lasts tome early while Won hav. = arge
stock 20 select from. las south hain snd 40 ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

SsSsSSsssssss sssss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14
Land Sale.
n F Park Of al,
] " HIckey, ct al. J

B, virtue Of the authority in NE
vested BY = decree Of the Chan.
Gerry court Of lafayette county,
Mss, resdered =: he Nay Term
1892, l viii proceed to sell for di
nsien Ia fFoat Of the Court House
door IN the tosn Of Oxford, Mss,
on the 29.h day Of July 1892,
within legal hours. the following
lands to-wit:
Nv section "a, township z,
range l, vest , lying aud being IN
the county Of LaFay elite, state Of
Mississippi.
SAID and will he ,oid 20 the
highest bidder for one half cash,
aud balance 81 credit TO b. paid
on 2SiL day Of December, 1892
W I'd usts and god security, re
tanning the vendors lein for defer
red pa meats.
ID. p. GRAr, Con.
Oxford, June -, 1882.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1892-07-14

Frsm q letter by Mrs. Ada Z
Hura. Of s d. We quote WA
taken VITA cad cold -hl.a set.
tied On ny lungs. cough -, in
aud iaAliy tsrmiaste3 IL esr,unp
ton. -Four doctors gave M ~
saying 1 could live but . shsr;
time. | gavs myself A. % M
s~viOr, determined II l could nS,
stay With nv frsnis on earth, I
vould mee. ny sbs-Ht 0nes above.
Ny husband -ls ADVISED 10 ..s
DIR. Kings New Discovery for cos-
sumptios. coughs Aad eoi3s. I
gave j. . trial. took is ali eight
bottles; I, has cured ne and thank
God | am ncvs we'll and hearty
WOMAN" For sale ~ JTOh.n.
Here drug store.