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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
ONLY A POLICEMAN,

Other people always do odd things. IL
is never ourselves. The remark of Miss
Helyett to her father that everybody bu Z
themselves was queer and now he was
just n little queer was very character
este. But what has that to do with the
titlei Perhaps the story has nothing to
do with the title, anyway.
Didn II ever occur 10 YOU how every.
body viii stop and stare IL only one man
stops and stares'
"Oh, of course IL has" you say. "but
what has that to do with "A policemant"
Now don't get impatient. One can't
tell story without commencing. Once
upon n time-last night was walking
up Westminster street on the left hand
side i didn't see a policeman, of course
They walk on the other side with the
elite. But saw a half dozen young fel-
lows staring into a store door The door
was locked, at least [ suppose IL was.
soon several more came along and stopped
and stared. What was the matter No
body knew. They stared. or course |
stopped and looked across at them. am
human being, Of course. A nice-loo
ing gentleman came along aud stopped
aud asked me what the matter was
said | thought one fellow was look.
ing and the other fellows saw
went across and joined the crowd.
more people came along and stopped.
felt lonesome aud went across, too inst
then a big pleasant-faced policeman came
out of the store. The crowd saw him
and was satisfied and went away.
WHAT were we looking at any wayfn
| asked OF the policeman.
OBJ, ! had occasion TO 90 into the store
minute aud you fellows all rushed To
see what the murder was, 1 suppose. . he
replied. Then he went on trying doors
aud smiling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

THE record of the present mayor shows
that he prefers ease to activity, DELAY TO
promptness, and evasiveness TO courage.
Mr.. Watson's record shows that he is ever
on the alert for opportunities offered, is
prompt and correct in his decision at
critical times, and has the courage to
state mis- convictions regardless of THAR
consequences to himself. The former
seeks success in politics by the harmless
ness of his inactivity, the other seeks
success in business by the aggressive.
ness of his methods. Which do the
people prefer?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
EASY WHEN YOU KNOW HOW

"I'll bet you $50 that l can get fifty
drops OF champagne out OF an empty
champagne bottle"
The man who made the remark was
one of a group OF loungers In the rotunda
OF the Narragansett. Several looked mn
from their papers, and one said, What 5
thatW
81 say can get fifty drops of cham
payne out Of bottle that You have
drained. I'll bet any one $50 that can
do it,"
81 don't believe it," remarked another
bystander.
well. want to take me ups I'll bet
$500 to your s. that l can do it, and he
pulled out n large roll of green backs.
Tell us how it's done, and il we are
convinced your offers a square one seve-
raj of us will put up $50 against your slOO
and furnish the champagne to boot said
"a stout man, becoming interested in the
discussion.
al can't tell you how it's done.n an
the thugs more easily proved than ex-
plaiued. Where's the wine ?"
Some one ordered champagne The bot
tie was soon emptied and passed around
for inspection.
"Now," remarked the man, "turn that
bottle upside down Tor fifteen minutes
till you are satisfied that there is nor "A
drop in IL and then I'll show you a simple
little trick" The bottle was duly turned
up and LETT for "A few minutes TO drain.
The group surveyed the man critically.
as IL expecting that they were about to
be treated to legerdemain performance.
mon, gentlemen" said the bland Wis
itor, you will see that what is apparent
ly impossible will turn out to be a very
simple natter" Then tearing n strip
about nine inches long from "A nevspaper
he inserted 1t IN he upturned bottle. The
paper soon got damp, and gradually drop
after drop OF wine oozed from the end OF
IL. The same can be done with "A
IL is simply an illustration OF A
very simple law in physics The mem
bers OF the group looked as IL they ought
to have known this before. and vet as IL
they half believed they were imposed
upon when the speaker continued.
Take my advice, never offer to furnish
the champagne yourself You can
al ways get some fool To do it, aud never
explain the trick until you get the cham.
pagne." And the expounder OF the law
u capillary attraction scooped in the four
VS. and went oil chuckling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

looms which they consider valuable and
necessary.
Because his negligence has caused the
city TO incur the great risk of possible
stoppage of its water supply, through
his not calling the committee on city
engineers department together to con.
slider the necessity of new pumping
engine at the Pettaconsett station, as re-
quested by the City Council
| Because he has arbitrarily frustrated
the city's plans for the Improvement of
Canal and Charles streets, which not
only involves convenience but the safety
of all the citizens who are now com
PEELED to use the dangerous railroad
crossing it is proposed to abolish.
Because he unnecessarily DELAYED the
work of repairing .the Weybosset
bridge and added greatly to the ex-
pense of that work.
Because lie has needlessly DELAYED
the completion of the system of sewer
age, and thereby compelled the city TO
continue longer than it otherwise
would the risk of disease aud epidemic
that every sensible observer knows is
now imminent, on account of the filthy
condition of the unsewered districts
and the fearful pollution of the river
Because, while he was elected upon a
platform specifically declaring against
the granting of exclusive franchises TO
corporations he has approved of all that
have been granted, only ostensibly op-
posing one after il had been conclusively
demonstrated that his opposition would
be ineffective. While these contracts are,
we maintain, beneficial to the city, yet
the mayors attitude toward them has
been the attitude of the political shut
fler and trickster.
Because he has not the courage to act
the part assigned to him by the Demo
cratic would-be bosses, who discovered
and brought him forth rs candidate
last year, but has shirked every respon-
sibility that has been offered to him.
Because these delinquencies, and many
others that might be enumerated, were
not so much the result of incapacity or
indifference as responses to the demands
of small-sized Democratic bosses, who
that by blocking all the pro-
jects for the improvement and progress
of the city the people would recognize
in them their special champions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

Needed to Teach Drawing in the Public
schools.
AT present the department of drawing
in the Public School is considerably
handicapped by lack of a sufficient num-
ber Of teachers to meet the rapidly grow
ing demands Of that branch of instruc.
tion. Some months ago the matter was
brought 60 the attention of the school
board, and was by them referred to the
committee on special ins. ruction, which
after some deliberation, decided TO ap-
point n new supervisor or drawing, in ad-
dltion to the two already employed, at a
salary not TO exceed $1,000 per year The
committee, alter looking around, failed
to agree among themselves as TO which
OF the several candidates should be ac-
corded the position, and the matter was
hnally tabled TO await the ac ion of the
new com mittee which Is appointed after
the mayoralty election.
As soon as the Incoming committee as
sumes its duties. which will be In tha
early part OF January, the subject will be
again taken up and new supervisor ap-
pointed without further delay. The de-
part ments controlled by the committee
ON special instruction, which consist OF
music, drawing, penmanshlp, cooking
ana sewing are somewhat overworked,
and the appointment OF an additional su-
pervisor OF drawing will relieve the pres
sure at that point. AT present no other
additions TO the corps are contem plated.
The establishment of the new system
OF heating and ventilation is progress ing
somewhat more slowly than meets the
approval Of the committee, although the
plan, SO lar as 1t has been carried out, il
working to perfect satisfaction. When
the work is finished the buildings will be
In as nearly n perfect sanitary condition
as modern appliances can effect, and will
De capable of maintaining ali equable
temperature In the severest extremes OF
the weather,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

ONE of the edifying spectacles at
Washington when Mr.. Cleveland is in
augurated President is to be the pres
ence of 5000 Tammany braves. Now
that the battle is over and the victory
Won, TammaHy cannot resist the desire
to advertise to the country the promi-
nent part it took in the campaign. 1t is
great fun for the bhoys in New York,
but decent citizens will turn shame
faced from the disgraceful spectacle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
MR. POTTER SHOULD NOT BE RE-
ELECTED MAYOR

Because, generally, he has acted as
an obstructionist in Office, and has pre-
vented the inauguration of about every
important improvement that has been
demanded by the people or voted by the
City Council.
Because he has manifestly planned to
hoodwink the public regarding the true
condition of Fruit Hill reservoir by de-
hberately neglecting TO comply with the
expressed desire of the City Council for
detailed information and intelligent
advice.
Because he has neglected TO take stems
ordered by the City Council TO protect
the city in the matter Of the overdue
and defaulted bonds of the Providence
and Springfield Railroad Company.
which the city had indorsed.
Because though he as ex-of1icio chair
man of the committee ON relations
which was appointed TO consider the
Affairs Of our public schools he failed 20
call that committee together and thus
delayed for months matters which
were Of great importance.
Because Mr.. Potter is the avowed
friend Of the saloons; their friend in
Office they want TO make him. Their
Friendship Is only given TO men who
promise to be Of use TO them. II is en-.
firely fair TO assume that Mr.. Potter
has agreed to do sonnet hing for the sa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
" M. &. A. Notes

Tonight, in Association Hall. the Tor.
bett Concert COMPANY. assisted by the
Lutteman Male Sextet, will give n con
cert. The entertainment Will be repeated
To morrow evening.
The reception aud social committee will
hold its regular monthly meeting this
evening at o'clock.
General Secretary Hamilton 8. Conaut
spent Sunday with the Young Mems
Christian Association OF Sonneryille
Mass. lie delivered an address on asso'
citation work In one OF the churches. and
participated la the gospel service for
young men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

WHETHER the leaders of the Home
stead strike had any political motives in
prolonging it until the present time may
never be known. but under the circum-
stances suspicious are natural. Indeed
they are more than natural considering
the fact that the present conclusion
might just as well have been reached
the day after the strike began, with a
saving of lives, bloodshed and millions
of money which have now been wasted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

ARTEMAs WARD was always unselfish
enough to be willing that his wife's rela-
tives should go To war. Mr.. Potter
seems to be about equally unselfsh in
his attempt to draw some members of
his party into what he thought would be
political trap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

The King of Dahomey wants peace,
and it is reported that he is willing to
agree to suppress the slave trade in his
domiions if the French will stop
riaking war upon his Amazon soldiers.
This seems a fair proposition, and the
French ought to give it fair consider
alton,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

THE city government is strictly n
municipal corporation, but if the same
negligence and procrastination which
has characterized the mayors manage.
ment of the city's affairs had been fol-
lowed in the management of our private
business enterprises every one of them
would have been verging upon bank
ruptcy to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

1T is reported TO-DAY that the Harvard
football team is mot utterly cast down I"
Ii was on Saturday utterly cast down, to
the tune of six to nothing. Over Sunday
is long enough for college boys to recover
their courage, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"Country Cir
cusy
KEITH's OPERA HoUsE-"The Midnight Al arm. 4"
WESTMINSTER THEATRE-w Weber and Field.
LoTHRoP's MUSEUM The Diamond Mystery"
Y. NJ c. A. HALL--Torbett Concert Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
$500.

The NEWS has been so inter-
ested in the vote for Harrison and
Reid that it hasn't proposed any
other kind of ballots to its
readers. But now all the coupon
collectors who worked for Lansing
and Gardiner and their competi-
tors will be glad TO know that the
NEWS is again printing a cou-
pom.
Mr.. Lansing has been to Europe
and had great trip. Mr.. Gard.
liner has his $1,000 policy. Who
will win the next prize of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

THE Thanksgiving services. which are
close at hand, bring no throbs OF graft
tude to the heart Of the turkey, who re-
members the fate that overlook his an
cestors last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

THERE is growing suspicion that the
modern spectacular theatre is wiping out
the puritanical blue laws to greater ex.
tent than is really agreeable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
Il. W. LADD co.
Thanksgiving Week
ATTRACTIONS. !.

"A few days more to buy LincAs
for the table. Our newest offer.
ings-the Fleur de Lys and Dunn.
ferlines-are unapprOachable for
material, design or price. Cloths
and Napkins to match.
The beautiful Camel's Hair
Suitings opened last week at
55c., and the pretty mixtures ut
39c. are selling out fast. Those
who see them buy them.
Choice Foreign Fabrics at the
lowest prices. We are closing
out the balance Of our splendid
fall stock Of Imported Novelty
Dress Goods.
New ideas i'm Silks-Peau de
Soies with cOlOred figures and
cOlored stripes. New plaid SUI
rahs for waists. Imported Ben
galines, all shades, only SI.25 a
yard.
New things tor the holidays are
arriving every day. In our Art
Department we have had a big
run on our Stamped Linens and
Table COvers-the covers marked
at AZ and BIB cents, according to
size, and Linen Tray Cloths,
hemstitched, with row Of
fagotting. are selling really like
"hot cakes at 25c. apiece.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

which are to be given in Providence dur.
ing the coming season, will axe place nj
Mu ic Hall on Friday evening. Dec. 9th.
Mr.. Damrosch has prepared program OF
unusual excellence. The soloist will be
the leading American soprano. Miss
Emma Juch. The Symphony Orchestra
has been realty strengthened this seas On,
and contains the best talent to be pro-
cured. The strings are headed by the
addition of Adolph Brodsky, who can be
counted anon the greatest violinisis of
the present day. and Anton Hekklng
who has no superior as a cellist in this
country or EurOp'.
symphony III. (Scotch) ......... Mendelssohn
!. Introduction and allegro agitato.
=. Scherzo assai vivace.
=. Adagio cantabile.
a. Allegro guerriro and finale.
ARA from faust. '.:...... .Spohr
Miss Juch.
The Dance OF Death. th.............. Saint -Saens
suite for Strings, Aus Holberg's Zet," CYe
oiuen iinel''...... ......., .....,.. Grieg
]. Prelude.
.. Sarabande
3. Gavotte q Musette.
4. Air.
3. Riguadon.
The Young Nun. ........ Schubert
Fire Charm from "Die Walkure.". :. Wagner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
SYMPHONIC.

Splendid Program Prepared for the First
New York Symphony Concert.
The first OF the three subscription con-
csrts by the Symphony Orchestra Of New
York. Walter Damrsssh, conductor,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

session. The State can not afford to lag
in the rear of movement that contem.
plates such important results.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
TO CONTRACTORS! /!

The Town Council of the Town Of
Warwick, R. T.,
Hereby invite Pro posas for the erection OF Brick
Town Hall for said town, To be built I'm the village
of Apponaug. Plans and Specification NJ may be
seen ~ the once Of Vim. a. Walker A Son. Afchi-
tects, % Custom House street. Providence r. L.
and bid. will be received until is O'Clock NJ of
MONDAY. Nov. %. 1897
al bids received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
For Mayor.
ARTHUR III. WATSON.
For City Treasurer,
DANIEL l.. d. GRANGER.
For Overseer of Poor.
CHARLES II. THURBER.
For Harbor Master
WILLIAM III. GLADDING.
For Justices of Peace,
EDWARD X. GLEzEN. GEO. A. LITTLEFIELp
J. II. soUTHwIcK. JR. CHARLES E. PAINE.
J. IS. q. COBB FREDK RUECKERT.
JAMES NJ. SCOTT DIP WILLIAMS.
ALBERT A. BAKER. wAf II. CovEIIA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

Some Republicans in the western dis
trict voted for Page for congress because
he was a soldier, when the facts in the
case are that Capron saw four years and
half Of service at the front during the
war; and his war record is far superior to
that of Congressman PaQe.-Newport
Mercury.
Capron's record is as far ahead of
Pages on all essential points as it is on
the soldier record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

Outside OF rampant free trade circles,
and outside of the ferocious South there
seems to be no great anxiety for an i'm
mediate assembling of the Democratic
free trade congress to wipe out the Nc
Kinley View York Advertiser.
The South is more anxious for wild
cat money than for the repeal of the
Mckinley bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

n c. SPENCER DENTAL ROOMS s5 ARCADE
III. Second floor, Painless Extracting n Spe-
cialty. Tooth Brushes and Tooth Powders for sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
DOLLS, TOYS AND GAMES.

HAYDEN q CHESTER. 8 PINE STREET.
II Providence r. TOYS; Games. Novelties,
Supplies at wholesale. Full line OF nrst-ciass
fireworks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
BANKERS.

MILLER a VAUGHAN, 2 CUSTOM HOUSE ST
Nl Dealers in all Standard Securities Interes Il
paid on deposits subject to check at sight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

If the members of the Knights of
Labor are brought to indorse these
views, and lend their influence to their
furtherance, it is apparent thai the
order has great and useful possible
future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21
UGGISTs.

HALL A LYON. COS WESTMINSTER sT-25
III 20 30 per cent saved on all drug store goods
Our checking system makes mistakes In prescrip-
uons impossible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

If the people become and as fast as
they do become wise and prudent they
will improve their roads without a salary
to state official. Times.
1t is not state official we need so
much as state laws regulating the build
ing and repairing of roads.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-21

ENCOURAGES SYSTEMATIC SAVING
II United States Saying Loan Co. 80 weybossst
st. lopp. y. o. Peid I'm capital ~ 900 20. Offers
safe and profitable Investments In city mortgages
7per cent guaranteed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-26

cant may be tremend Gus fr results.
as a' when on the sea, Capt. MADAME
!. sWore at the ships crew withan oath
that wished them all in perdi.
ton, and a Scotch sailor touhed his
cap and said, "Captain God hears
prayers, and we would be badly off
il your wish were answered. = Cam.
Haldane was converted and became
the means OF the salvation OF his
brother Robert, who had been an in
tidel, and then Robert became a min
lister OF the gospel, and under his min
lstry the goddess Felix Neff became the
world crowned missionaryof the cross.
and the worldly Merle D'Aubigne be.
came the author of The History Ct
the Reformation, and will be the.
glory Of the church for all ages. Per-
haps you may do AS much as the
Scotch sailor who just tipped his cap.
and used one broken sentence by
which the earth and the heavens are
still resouuding with potent inaueces..
DO something for God, and do it right
away, or.you will never do it at ali.
Time flies away fast,
The while we never remember;
HOW soon our life here
Grows old with the year
That dies with the next Decem Der.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-26
FOREIGN NUGGETS.

The pope is preparing brief in connec-
ton with the approaching Columbian cele-
bration. r%
A BAND of Dervishers made descent
upon Sierra, Egypt, and massacred thirty
four natives.
IT is reported that the steamer Wolkow
has foundered in the Caspian sea and that
$50 passengers were drowned.
A SYNDICATE of French and Russian
bankers has made the Russian government
an offer to take charge of the work of con-
struction of the trans-Siberian railway,
IT is stated that Germany has accepted
the invitation to the International silver
conference.
A GREAT demonstration of railroad men
took place in London recently. The
speeches were moderate in tone and the
proceedings orderly.
LORD SALISBURY in speech practically
admits that England's free trade policy i
failure because so many other nation,
are becoming protective.
The Vatican has sent circular letter 70
the American bishops recommending the
formation of a national union against Ca.
henslyism, or the project advocated by III err
Canensly to appoint bishops Of the same
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-26
SINS AND SINNERS.

A CHICAGO man is arrested in St. Paul
charged with swindling the American Elk.
press company. .v....
A shooting affair occurred at Red Lodge,
Mont, between Charles Sweeney, check
weighman for the miners, and Thomas
Willets, coal digger. The quarrel began
in the morning, Sweeney going home.
Willets got drunk and renewed the fight.
attacking Sweeney with q knife, when
Sweeney shot him dead.
The engineer of train approaching the
Rochester, N. H., station saw woman w.
ing, across the track. He gave a warning
whistle, but her only response was to raise
her head and deliberately place her neck
on one of the rails. The engine passed over
her, severing the head from the. body. The
suicide was Mrs. Thomas Downing. Do
nestle trouble probably drove her to COM
NIT suicide. :
Two men, wearing masks and rubber
coats, boarded the outgoing Frisco train
at Cheltenham Mo-, and tried to rob it,
but not succeeding fed. They got on the
front end of a sleeping car and attempted to
get inside, ordering passenger to throw
up his hands. He responded by drawing a
revolver. and several shots were exchanged.
One robber is supposed to be hit in the leg.