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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-14
HE TOOK Irse TyTErrSr N DOGS.

From The Chicago Tribune.
Ten thousand dollar for dog = lie exclaimed as
lie looked up from his newspaper.
DO you believe anyone ever paid any such price,
Maria - go
Pm sure don't know James she returned. with
ont stopping her nccdlework even i9r "A moment
Does the paper .ny that much was PAID y
Ncs. there's an article Oh yala1hle d9es, and II
speaks Of ore that sold f)r SloooO. don't
believe it, . ,.,
1T NAV 10 true Jamcs.T she s1il, quietly. "Some
OF these bloodcd animals bring fancy p1cr and there's
no particular reason why the paper Should ne about It,
know that Maria bu, iu-t thhk OF lt-)u try
- grasp the magnitude Of That -um IN Your weak
h u-and doilar- for dog! Why. Marin! that's moro
than wOrthiT ., -,
Others Mn, hill, ,
She went calmly with her sewing, while he fumed
and sputtered Tor a moment and then dropped the
subject especiallv the weak. fsminin" "art Of II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-14
now she RELENTED.

From Tie Chicago Tribune.
Oracle. you-you don't think come here too
often do 80 rho anxious inquiry or the lhH'h
Ous. open faced young man who stood leaning against
Certainly not. Frank said the Young lady sitting
on the piano stool 49,.
Limit tum p+nm. tum un. r-rr-r + T rum yum.
Which the saracOu- reader will understand u b> an
intcrlule the part Of the piano.
Il didn't know pursued the NuUuS man, reflective
Is, but | had been OVERRIDING H..
Rrrrrrr rum tum. Lum II tum u tlin tim. hfrr
What made you think 80. Frank
Why. II the stipulation. You know. when you
give thc-cOld shake. that should come IL $50
YOU occasionally friend. rs not - lr'ak OIL too
sudden and get people to talking Wd-H' b. -
Lum.ti ium un. PHI Will Will WIZ VIII WILL ker
chug. Kcr ching X r-rrrm-tum.
Yes. believe that Wa tn una >i"i ing
That's what "" been doing. yoI know, Gracic
I've been coming occasionally once or twice week
Is Occa ,0nally. isn't it,
But when fellow got, a. coming three or four
times a weak. you know. II looks II b" getting
OF the occasional basis and trying 10 make now deal
That's what worrying me-"
wOnldu- rum tum. kcr-cng-lct such
thing that-um-ti-tum tiim-wnrry me-
IT, AL right. Of course, 10 20 on being friends
Grade. but ~, going TO take long time 10 break IT TO
'rm gently IL this occasional business getS any
occasional than II is now. And i'm De pretty
tough on me Ia make II any les, occasional
Lum-ti-tum 1m. Rum ipm.
been pretty long time now since have bored you
tirsIcic, with "A word about love-
a long time exclaimed Oracle. pcnsivcly. It's
been an been An eternity, Frank
Yum! Yum. Nun-yum! Numyum
Which the -agnci!us reader VIII Understand to be
an intcrlude with which the piano had nothing what
ever 10 do.
And Frank is 10 20 to see Mis-, Oracle one day next
week with regularly ordained minister n new b'ocL
suit, and marriage license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-14
rOLLECTTNc PICK DUES.
From The Philadelphia Record.

The charming blonde who prcSldeS at the registered
ctter window OF the pO>tOiice threw up her dainty
hand. with surprise few DAYS ago when gentleman
vailed up to the window and, npurning big grip
dumped it, contents befarc her There were 40 letters
IN h., rel, tered such a had never before fallen
10 her lot Her appeal for help brought the chief Of
the div on who provided help in the shape II three
s,ants for her and the pile WINS dlspO cd or
The man food by until the receipts were given him.
The fact IS" he explained. am secretary, Of a
IN .hiopnblc cub and t., the most difficult matter IN
he word 10 make then, paw mp | end hundreds II
hills and when speak TO member about It's always
The s1me story Il never got the ill., old fcl certainly
IN r,v M lust send me II bill and I'll that yon
get it, There 40 deinquents In The club and III
In, sure they all get their bills this quarter"
The responses have already begun to come In In
nav tbot f,nat.lls tia Of tho scheme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-14
Dainty Foods Demand It.

IN EVERY Receipt that calls for baking
\ powder, use the "Royal." Better results
will be obtained because it is the purest 1t
will make the food lighter, swccter of finer
flavor, more digestible and wholesome. 1t
is always reliable and uniform in its work..
found the Royal Baking Powder superior to all others
c. CORFU late Chrf Demonco's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
KINGSTON.

rne engine company held another drill
meeting last evening.
III. M. Coffin of New York Is the guest
of relatives in this village.
The Rev. Mr.. Fellar OF Boston will
furnish supply for the Baptist Church
The Hon. A. b. Chadsey has had new
West Main street.
Mrs. Fannie Thomas of Providence Is
the guest of her brother, Councilman w.
w. Congdon.
Miss Maud Northup has received fine
new upright piano as a birthday present
from her parents.
Mrs. Augustus Miller and son OF Prov
idence has been in Wickford TINS week on
q visit to relatives.
About 500 bushels of oysters from Som
erset have been brought to this place for
transplanting.
Mr.. Nelligan is the proud possessor Of a
genuine Belton English setter pup.
The new road machine has been in the
hands of the highway supervisors for
trial in the various districts this week.
Most of the Belleville mill was still
yesterday, the finishing department being
the only one in operation.
The Rev. Rufus Wendell OF Lafayette,
has been invited to deliver the Memorial
Day Grafton before Sedgwick Post, g. A.
II. of Wakefield.
John f. Rose. boss weaver for the Rod
man Manufacturing Company at Lafay-
ette for upward of twenty years has re-
signed his position. The employees nn-
der his supervision have presented a
French clock to him as token of good
will.
Mayor Pond of Woonsocket, Ia reported
to have hired cottage at Narragansett
Ferry for the summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
EAST GREENWICH.
Eiectyic Lights Again.

Interest in the matter OF electric light
ing is Increasing every day.
The hgures gwen by the electric light
COMMITTEES in their report before the Busi-
ness Mems Association are dis
cussed and many of them doubted. 1t
will be remembered that the highest esti-
mate for fifty arc and TO incandescent
plant given in that report was $4,000.
Information comes from Clyde, X. l.,
where smaller plant was put in last
year, that its cost has alreached $4,000,
and that still larger sum Is needed.
The committee, however, assert their
readiness TO go before the taxpayers with
their figures and risk the result.
A gentleman, who Is we'll acquainted
with the inside OF the Phoenix Electric
Light Co.'S affairs. said yesterday that
the estimates given In that report are alto
gether To small. The matter WAS very
tersely and pointedlv put by one of our
business men yesterday, when he said:
$40 certain extent this is purely bus
mess matter. Ii the town can produce its
own light cheaper than the Phoenix Elec-
trio Light Co. will furnish it, it Is good
business sense for them To do it, but the
people will need pretty reliable assur-
ances that this can be be done before they
will 90 into the business. / shall want to
see an itemized statement of the cost of
running some similar plant, before shall
be willing TO accept any OF the PROPOSE
tions that have yet been made"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
AUBURN.

The evening mali now arrives at Au-
burn at 7:30 Instead of 6:35. the former
time.
The Miriam Lodge met last evening at
Odd Fellows Hall. They are making ar
rangements for sale and supper to be
held at the hall next Wednesday evening
The Park Hill Lodge have received sew
eral sealed bids on their proposed hall,
and it is expected that the contract will
soon be given out.
In spite of the rain the confirmation
service at the Church of the Ascension
last evening was well attended. Bishop
Clark of this diocese preached the confir-
nation sermon, and administered the rite
to eight candidates.
The work of REBUILDING the northern
end of Pontiac street has begun favor
ably. The road bids fair to be In better
condition soon than it has been for some
time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

An interesting exhibition in fencing
was given last evening In Watchemoket
hall and despite the inclement weather, a
large audience WAS present.
The first contest was between +. A.
Packard aud ID. A. DALEY, both of Provi-
dence, for prize of gold medal The
score was 81 TO IL in favor of DALEY.
Messrs. Meegan and Stafford also gave
an exhibition in fencing and Messrs.
Blackington and Meehan gave an exni-
ton in the broadsword exercise. Prof.
Servatius gave an exhibition lesson to ID.
A. Daley. At the conclusion of the exhi
bition K. A. Packard challenged ID. A.
Daley to fencing contest to take place
within two weeks In Watchemoket Hail.
for prize of a $50 gold medal TO be paid
for by the loser.
Miss Sallie Chase is contemplating mat
rimony and it is understood that the cards
are out.
The body Of Walter +. Brotherton who
was drowned In the Seekonk river, Thurs
day, has not been recovered, and it is
thought that the undertow, which is ex-
ceedingly strong at that place, may have
carried the body to some distance.
The Rev. A. n. Rhodes will supply the
pulpit at the First Universalst Church
tomorrow.
Loyal Alpha Lodge, No 6,s43, LO.OF,
NJ. u, will attend divine service at st.
Mary's Episcopal Church tomorrow in a
body by invitation OF the rector, the Rev.
George X. SpinK.
Evangelist Whittier preached to the
young people of the three churches at
which evangelistic services have been he Id
during the past week. The services were
held in the United Congregational
Church.
Union services will be held Thursday
morning at the Second Baptist Church.
The evangelistic services will conclude
Monday by services at the Haven Meth
odist Episcopal Church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
PORTSMOUTH,.

The convocat tion OF the Episcopal
churches of Newport county has been In
vited by the rector, the Rev. Mr.. Patter-
son, to attend the fortieth anniversary OF
the conservation OF SC. Mary's Church,
Portsmouth, on May %.
The decision in two Of the cases In the
Court of Common Pleas is as follows
William L. Sisson, executor, vs.. James A.
Sisson, X. w. Sisson. bondsmen. submits
TO judgment of $50 and costs aud takes
an appeal Elbridge l. Stoddard VS. Joseph
T., Macomber, judgment for the plaintiff
Of SIG "A and costs
The three daughters OF William III. Ar
mold Of Newport-Vina, Eta and Fannie
spent the day yesterday with their
grandmother, Mrs Levi Tallman.
Miss +. Fannie Sherman left home this
morning for months stay in Provi-
dence.
George B. Anthony has been SO i'll this
week as TO require n physician.
DIR. Levy Of Fall River, on examining
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
ASHAWAY.

On Wednesday evening. at Ashaway
Hall, John A. Logan Relief Corps, No.
Is. OF Department Of Rhode Island
Woman's Relief Corps, was Instituted by
Mrs. Emily l.. Sibley, Department Presi-
dent. The Department Installing Officer,
Mrs. Wilson, was assisted by Department
Secretary Mrs. Julia Il. Mason and De-
partment Inspector Mrs. Piercd. Mrs.
Angie 4. Earle, "A member OF the Depart
ment Council, was also in attendance and
conducted. The following officers were
installed: President, Miss Sarah j. Berry;
senior vice president. Mrs. Mary Il. Car
penter; junior vice president. Miss Eliza
A. Langworthy; treasurer, Mrs. Sarah j.
Barber; chaplain, Mrs. Louisa q. Still
man: conductor, Mrs. Amy b. Shaw;
guard, Miss Lizzie j. Bowman. The fol-
lowing hold their offices by appointment:
Secretary, Miss Annie S. Barber; assis-
tant conductor, Miss l.. Kate Doyle;
assistant guard, Miss Charlotte Robinson.
John A. Logan Post. No. 36, Department
OF Rhode Island. G. A. r., of which the
new corps Is an auxiliary, were received
and witnessed the Installation. The now
corps starts out w>eh u charter member
ship of sixteen. John A. Logan Post, No.
rs, was organized just six month ago.
Brigham Nye was thrown from car
riage and seriously hurt, last Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21

Wendall G.. Chappell has commenced
the erection of dwelling house on High
street.
Two prohibition silver-medal contests
are to be held here next week, one on
Tuesday evening in the Baptist Church
at Wakefield, and one Thursday evening
at the Rocky Brook Church.
Mrs. Mary Pettytt.. wife OF w. ii.
Pettytt, foreman Of the dyeing depart
meut at Peace Dale, died very suddenly
Wednesday night. She had been mar
ried less than year.
The old folks concert, in Wright's hall
Wednesday evening, netted the ladies OF
the Baptist church about $50.
The first strawberry festival In town
will be held in Temperance Hall, by the
Mothodists, Monday evening.
Professor Andrews, Of Brown Univer-
sity, is to preach at the Perryville Baptist
church on Sunday.
The Rev. Robert McJannet, OF Attic
boro has accepted call from the Point
Judith Baptist Church.
Lawyer i. @. Olney. Is to erect new
cottage on Woodruff avenue.
Miss Lottie Graham, of Wakefield, who
has been spending several months with
friends In Baltimore, returned home
Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
HARRINGTON CENTER,

The old town was all excitement last
Tuesday evening In consequence OF the re-
ception aud social at the Turn Hall. Miss
Ida Randall and Miss Carrie Hurlbut of
Providence had arranged with some
twenty Of their friends to have n leap
year party and call upon ". j. Smith.
Accordingly they invited their escorts,
hired conveyance and bringing Baker
Brothers orchestra, told Mr.. Smith to be
i'm readiness. But he wishing to meet
them half way hired the Town Hall and
had his son Arthur l.. Smith, invite some
general surprise. They arrived about o
u. NJ, and going direct to Mr. Smiths
beautiful residence found the spacious
grounds illuminated and aglow with red
fire, etc. After a short stay they were
escorted to the hall where they found
some twenty-five couples awaiting them.
when, they were in a most felicitous
speech warmly welcomed by Mr.. Smith.
Dancing was then in order and Mr..
Smith assisted by his son acting as man
ayers all went as merry as could be
wished for. At twelve refreshments were
served and then dansing was resumed
until half-past two, when the Providence
party felt thew must start IL they wished
TO be back before light aud with three
cheers for their host, three for the orches-
ira and three more for everyone they
started for home. arriving there about 4
T.. NJ. Mr.. Smith was congratulated by
all upon the success, and the happy man
mer In which the affair had been con
Quoted, aud one lady present said she had
attended many such gatherings at the
same place. and there had not been for n
long time so well conducted aud social
n party, so enjoyable in every sense with
out n drawback In any respect.
IL was really and fully dancing party
rs at one time eleven set were upon the
floor and but four persons left seated.
Mr.. Smith takes no credit TO himself for
the success OF the affair, but Is thankful
TO his friends who came out I'm such mum.
bers to aid him la making II 50 enjoyable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
RIVERSIDE.

The Rt Rev. Thomas Marsh Clark,
bishop Of the Diocese of Rhode Island
will make his annual visitation to St.
Marks Parish tomorrow afternoon, and
will administer the rite of confirmation
to several candidates. The bishop will be
the Rev. VIM. NJ. Chaplin, Of Darlington.
Prof. Il. c. Hudson has arraigned a
special program of music which will be
rendered by the full choir.
Divine services will be held tomorrow
as follows: st. Marks Church IL A. NJ,
$3.50 =. M. Sunday School at 10.
Congregational Church IL A. NJ. and
7:30 T.. M. Sunday School at IL.
Methodist Society, precisely at 8. Sun
day School at 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
WARREN,

The British-American Cricket Club will
open the season of the cricket league
games with the British American xete--
rams OF Thornton on their grounds TODAY.
The following are the names Of the men,
bers Orland Draper, John w. Sinister,
Thomas Arnold, William III. Wilde, Harry
Sinister, John Bradbury, Matthew Toft-
house, Isaac Hodkinson, George Holt,
Horatio Cocks and Samuel Cotrell.
Charles II. Handy has returned home
from New York where he has been on
business.
The work of macadamizing North Main
street is being pushed by Contractor Lu-
ther. The stone crusher has been loca. ed
east of Tide Mill Bridge, it being conven-
lent there to the ledge.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel X. Damn have ar
rived home from the South, where they
have been spending the winter.
The Council have hired from the town
of Bristol the use OF their steam roller.
This evening st. Andrews Brotherhood
will give an entertainment in Bosworth
Hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
MABEL DITS0N FOUND.
It Is Asserted That She Married a
CoIored Barber at Marlboro.

wooxsocKEr, May 2l.-Miss Mabel Dit
son. the missing East Blackstone girl,
is said to have been discovered, at least
her whereabouts are supposed to be
known. 1t is now stated that she Is mar
ricd to a mulatto barber, late OF Milford,
with whom she became acquainted while
at work at that place. Lewis, IL Is said,
has another wife also. After leaving this
city Miss Ditson Is said to have gone to
Marlboro and met Lewis, mailing the let
ter which, Augustus Pickering received,
on the train.
In Milford they were married.
Miss Dtson worked In the families of
II. w. Holmes, A. B. Murdough and Will
liam Tucker, at Milford. She attracted
attention by meeting Lewis at the post
Office. She first met him, 1t is said, at
Murdough's.
Lewis came from Boston to Milford and
kept house with his wife and mother on
Fayette street. Last fail they ceased
keeping house aud his wife went out to
work.
The marriage license was taken out at
East Blackstone and returned from MARI
boro, and IL Is stated that the couple have
gone to Nashua, n. II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
lONSDALE.

The social given in Lonsdale hall last
evening by the Foresters proved to be
very pleasant gathering. A parade was
made by two drum corps. An exhibition
drill was given by the Emmett Cadets OF
Providence and the Centra Falls Cadets,
which served as quite an attraction.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meaden and their
two daughters leave to-day on pleasure
trip to England. They expect TO stay
about two months.
A clothes line thief got in some sly
work last evening at the stone blocks.
Detective Pollard was notified and gave
chase, but the man got away in the dark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
LANSING ISAT SEA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I.

has increased. Everybody on the evening
boats down the river reads II. Success to
YOU neSpsc'''''s y0'WSs w. b. NJ.
PROVIDENCE. May ~.
To the Editors Of the Ne,os:
Enclosed please find nineteen coupons
for w. NJ. Gould. am glad to see him
leading candidate. l know him to be
man OF good principles and very consci-
entious j hope he will win and wish
success to the PROVIDENCE NEWS.
BosToS FRIEND.
PROVIDENCE, May 20.
To the Editors ~ the Nsws:
hand you herewith the name OF Mr..
Harry ID. White as candidate for your
81 900 insurance policy.
Mr.. White is the popular and obliging
ticket agent at Elmwood station on the
n. Y. u. e. B II. r., and is also mem
Der OF Company ID, First Regiment. X. |.
M. With the assistance OF his many
friends at Gorham's and his numerous
other friends l think he will come out
No. /. Yours very truly. K.
l.. S.-Will send some coupons soon.
f.
PROVIDENCE. May 20.
To the Editors Of the Ne0s;
i wish my name withdrawn from the
contest for the 81 900 insurance. as there
same. thank my friends for their kind
favor and remain, Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM w. KELLY. Hose No. ..
[All right. 1t is done.l
PROVIDENCE. May 20.
To the Editors Of the News
Enclosed please find nineteen Q9) cou-
pons for Henry Disley, letter carrier on
Smith Hill route" A WELL WIsHER.
BRISTOL, r. l., May 20.
To the Editors Of the Neics;
Enclosed you will find forty coupons for
Charles G. Wilson, foreman of Hydraulion
GEO. +. SrILLMAN.
SOUTH PROVIDENCE, May 20.
TO the Editors OF the Netcs:
Please find enclosed fifteen coupons for
q. w. Gorton. We want TO see his name
at the head of the list. He is a popular
conductor and worthy man and Odd Eel
low. Success to q. w. Gorton.
A FRIEND.
PROVIDENCE. May 81.
To the Editors Of the Nstcs
Enclosed please find 100 coupons for
many friends will do the honors. we are
yours truly, GALLAGHER a. MCSoRLEY.
4. s. Will send in about 1000 next
week.
[Another bigger lot for Matthews yes
terday afternoon.l
To the Edifore Of the Ns,cs:
Here are six coupons for c. o. Swan.
letter carrier. BLACKSMITH.
PROVIDENCE. May go.
To the Editors Of the News:
A constant reader of your paper sends
forty-five coupons for Letter Carrier G.
q. Swan of Mount Pleasant Lodge, /. q.
o. 4. Wishing MIN success, respectfully
A MEMBER OF MOUNT PLEASANT LODGE.
PROVIDENCE, May 10.
To the Editors Of the Ne,os:
Enclosed please find twenty-six coupons
for Frank L. Warfeld. Yours truly,
A READER.
PROVIDENCE, May 81.
To the Editor Of the Newc
Please place to the credit of Joseph w.
Carpenter fifteen votes Hoping that /
can send more next time, remain,
G. p. C.
PROVIDENCE, May 81.
To the Editors Of the Netrs:
Enclosed please find twenty-four
coupons for George w. Gorton, Union
K X. Co. More coming soon.
Yours truly, A CAMP ST. FRIEND.
To the Editors Of the Ners:
Please find enclosed thirty coupons to
credit Chester Ii. Blood.
SOUTH END FRIENDS.
s, BRISTOL, May 81.
To the Editors Of the NsUs:
Enclosed find sixty y-eight coupons for
Charles G. Wilson. From members Of
the "HYD's."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
MANvILlE.

The Democrats of this district held
their caucus in Worsard's hall last night.
AT the specified time there was a meagre
attendance of four persons, but by $50
eight more joined the caucus. For chair
man of the meeting Louis COUNT was
chosen, and Andrew Moran elected clerk
protein. The call was read by Clerk
Moran and the nominations were made (:
For moderator, Peter Peltier; clerk, An
drew Moran delegates to the town con-
vention, j. T. Richard, l.. Girouard,
Joseph Ghion, Louis Goubt, Andrew
Moran. The delegates were instructed to
vote for the nomination of II. l.. Colwell
for councilman from this district.
The local base ball club will play the
Ashton club in Manville tomorrow after
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-21
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
Day Nursery.

The managers OF the Day Nursery are
receiving quick responses 10 their circu-
lars sent out recently IN behalf OF the
treasury, and considerable sum or
money has been realized. The next meet
/ of the hoard will be held Monday ~ 4
o'clock, in the Associated Charities
roo us.
Heard OF Aldermen.
Mayor Carroll has called n special meet
ing OF the Board of Aldermen Tor Monday
evening, 10 take action on grading tho
upper cad Of East street. This portion OF
tEe street u not ut grade, and the Inter
Stale hallway Company are laying rails
in the street at grade lines, which is two
or three inches below tine present surface.
1t il now most dangerous highway
Personal
A telesram received last evening by
MRS George "A. Luther. states that her
brother Herbert G. Dexter o. Chicago Is
critically Ill with typhoid fever Mr..
De yter was the victim of IA street railway
nc, ident recently by which he lost leg.
His prospects for recovery are doubtful.
Liquor Licenses.
The license commissioners met yester-
day afternoon. Nothing definite in rela-
ticn To granting licenses was accom-
pl she'd. A rcmonstrance 10 granting
liosnse to James Cooney for "A saloon on
Central avenue WIS received.
The final exercises at the \. Nj. \: A.
gymnasium were held last evening Ihere
was large attendance. The regular
classes were assisted by members OF the
Providence, Woonsocket and Attleboro
associations.