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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Little Wards Abductors Indicted.

NEW YORK, Feb. lO-The Westchester
County Grand Jury at White Plains
yesterday found indictments against
Charles r. Waterbury and John Me-
Cam, for Kidnapping little eight-year-old
Ward Waterbury, The boy was on his
way to school from his home at Pound
Ridge, when he met McCann and n man
named Sam Sutherland. who enticed him
away. Charles r.. Waterbury is "A cousin
Of little Ward, and planned the abduc-
tion TO eNtort money from his uncle, n
Cam are locked up in the Fairfield
County Jail. Conn, and will he brought
10 White Plains for trial ON u rcqrisition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
France and Egypt Friendly.

PARIS, Feb. lo.-M. Ribot, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, said yesterday that the
presence of French squadron at Port
Said was merely a compliment to the
Khedive OF Egypt, and had no direct po-
litical motive. France was on cordial
terms with Egypt. M. Ribot also said
that the commercial negotiations between
France and the United States were virtu-
ally concluded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
DARLING BROTHERS ASSIGN.
Big Worcester Contractors Had Too Much
Property i'm Real Estate.

Property i'm Real Estate.
WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 10.-Darlirg
Brothers of this city made an assignment
yesterday to w. II. Sawyer, A. M. Evarts
and Henry F. Harris. The firm has for
several years done large business as con-
tractors and builders in various parts Of
the country.
The failure is said to be due TO the fact
that the concern had too much of it's
property tied up in real estate. II has about
10000 invested in shops in this city for
the manufacture OF building finish and
about s25,0 900 in granite quarry at Mil
ford.
The total liabilities of the firm foot up
$4,000 or $780, 700, and the asset are stat
ed at 100000 A meeting of the creditors
is called for Feb. l6, when a detailed
statement will be made.
The failure was precipitated by the
failure TO meet a not of 1888 due Z. ID.
Moffatt, New York iron dealerr w. II.
Sawyer, lumber dealer of this city, is the
largest creditor. The firm owes him for
lumber and material about $4,000
The assignees propose TO finish the con-
tracts already under way and hope to
effect compromise 80 that the firm may
continue business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
N.mocra,ic Dinner.

BosToN, Feb. l0--The House Democrat
and invited guests held dinner at the
Quincy House, yesterday afternoon.
Speeches werc made by prominent Demo
Gratis including Gen. Corcoran, Gen. Col
Inns, Josiah Quincy and Mayor Matthews,
but the feature was n letter from Gov.
Russell speaking most hopefully of vic
tory for the party in MASSACHUSETTS, next
fall, II the campaign is made on the issue
of free raw materials. Representative
Charles OF Boston presided at the dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Newnort Aldermen Meet.

NEWPORT, II. l., Feb. 1O.-The Board Of
Aldermen held special meeting last
evening for the purpose of considering
the extension of n street. which matter
was continued. Before adjournment,
Mayor Honey announced that he had
given orders for the removal Of two
police officers, w. III. Dunbar, who has n
great burglar-catching record, and
Charles on, who Tor years nightly pa
trolled bellevue avenue. Both Officers
were elected 60 serve during good be-
havior, and the mayor refused TO make
any charges against them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
ACTUAL ASSETS SMALL.

Statement OF the Condition of the Field
Firm of Brokers.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Field, Lindley,
Weichers & Co., through their assig nee,
Charles w. Gould, filed schedules yester-
cay in the court of common pleas. The
liabilities are: Secured, s1,o7S, ,sa5; unse-
cured, sl OF $40; nominal assets, s1,si7,-
7s6 and actual assets, S39,326
Mr.. Gould states in an affidavit that it
is impossible to determine positively the
status of the firms affairs with the per-
sons and corporations mentioned in the
schedules. A final statement can only be
obtained after investigation and some lit
igation.
Value on many of the claims, he says,
would be a matter OF speculation only.
He thinks n considerable sum may be
realized from a number OF the claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
New York Democratic nominations.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. lo.--The joint eau
Gus OF tn. Democratic senator's and assem-
bly, men last night nominated by accla-
nation James 8. Crooker, OF Buffalo, as
state Superintendent of public instruc-
tion and Bishop VIM. Croswell Doane Of
Albany for regent Of the University.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Forecast for
Wednesday,
For New England, continued cold, west
winds and generally fair weather Wed
nesday; slightly warmer and fair Thurs
day.
For Eastern New York, continued cold,
northwest winds, becoming variable and
fair weather Wednesday; warmer and
fair Thursaau-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
ARGENTINA'S PRESIDENT.
A Caucus to Discuss the Claims of
the Various Candidates.

BUENos AYREs, Argentina, Feb. TO-
During the coming week "A caucus will be
held to discuss the claims of the candidates
for the Presidency.
The frauds in last Sundays elections
continue TO engross public attention. Ad-
vices from Montevideo state that the re-
volt OF the troops there has been sup
pressed aud that the leaders have been
placed in Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Vessel. Going and Coming.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1o.-Arrived yesterday
steamers-City OF New Bedford, Fall
River II. NJ. whitney, Boston. Ship
Granite State, Hiogo. Barks-Semper
Spere, Amsterdam; Olive Thurlow, Nuev-
itas; Henry Norwell, Zaze.
Sailed steamers -Lepante for Antwerp;
Lain for Bremen; Glantivy for Hamburg;
Hindoo for Hull; Arizona and Runic for
Liverpool; Moruca for Port Spain; Her
man Winter for Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
THE WEATHER.

Weather for the evening--Clear
For TO morrow-Cloudy.
IL is showing i'm the lake region and the
storm may come East 10y Friday.
The Thermometer.
Temperature from A. NJ, Feb. o, TO .
a. NJ, Feb. 10:
Highest 46. Lowest 25.5. Mean, 1873.
Tho Tide for To-Morrow.
High water at Providence. 7:l0 \. VI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
soldler and s,enmer cnptnIn.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Funeral services
over the remains of Captain r. F. Curtis
who died Morday of pneumonia, were
held here last night, Rev. ". Meyers
officiating. Capt. Curtis served in the
navy during the war and afterwards was
in command OF steamers on the Bridge
port, stonington and Albany lines. For
many yeare he was commander OF the
Plymouth Rock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
NARROW ESCAPE
From Another Theatre Horror An
0pera House in Flames,

DEs MONIES, Feb. 10.-The Capital City
Opera House, the principal theater of East
Des Moines, caught fire last night and
burned TO the ground. A horrible cat
audience had just left the building. The
company had completed it's program aud
the lights were being put out when the
fire was discovered The company lost all
of its costumes the total loss is $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Steamboat omrIal. Elected.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Feb. i0.-The an
nusl meeting OF the Ne~ York and New
Haven Steamboat Company was held in
this city yesterday. The old board direc-
tors was reelected, and after the stock
holders meeting the following offlcers
were elected: President, Chester w. Cha
pin OF New York secretary, Richard Peck
Of New Haven; treasurer, VIM. Scott Of
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
MAN AND HORSE BARRED.
Alcryon and His Owner Expelled from the
National Association.

fbSUNIttIOIls
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The Board Of APP
peals of the National Trotting Association
decided yesterday to expel Frank L. No
bic and the stallion Alcryon.
The case OF Robens, the driver of Alcry-
on in the Balch 10000 stallion race was
continued until the next meeting of the
board which convenes on the second
Tuesday in May at Chicago.
Robens was represented by counsel anC
went on the stand in his own defense.
George Archer of Rochester, a member
of the board OF review, testified that No
bic told him he was in possession OF a
5000 check before the first heat of the
Balch race was run.
TIL check paid and cancelled, is in the
hands of the trotting association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Shot His Wife Twice,

NORWICH, CONN, Feb. Io.-News was
received here of shooting affair at Moos-
up. Louis Emo got into dispute with
his wife in the Aidrich mill, and shot her,
once in the forehead and once i'm the foot
He then ran away, but was captured and
jailed. The woman'g condition Is not
considered critical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
An Explosion in Barcelona.

BARCELONA, Feb. 10.-An explosion,
supposed TO be the work OF sympathiZers
with the condemned Anarchists at Xeres,
occurred here last night in the Plaza Real.
One man was killed and three wounded,
while all the window glass In the sur
rounding buildings was shattered.
The explosion caused great excitement
and alarm. following so closely upon the
conflict between the police and working
men in the afternoon. Several arrests
have been made and large bodies Of police
are guarding the streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Minister Reid Rides Horseback.

PARIS, Feb. 1O.-United States Minister
Reid, although still weak from his attack
of influenza, is able TO go TO the United
States legation on horseback daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
THE NEWS IN ADVANCE.
This Evening.

Providence Opera House, S-"Mr.
Barnes OF New York"
Westminster Teatre, s-Fay Foster Bur
lesque Co.
Lothrop's Museum, 7:30-"Guilty With
ont Crime"
Music Hall. Entertainment.
Metropole Gymnasium, S-Beneht to j.
ii. Smith.
No. 67 Westminster Street, S-Social.
Gelb & Norton's, S-La Sale Academy
Alumni Association, Banquet.
To-MC Crrow.
State House. 1l-legislature.
City Hall, 3-Boari OF Aldermen.
Lothrop's Museum, 2-"Guilty With
out Crime"
Westminster Theatre, 215-Fay Foster
Burlesaue 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
"The story Is EaIsc." I"

WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.-The attention Of
Secretary Blaine was called this morning
10 the story printed in several papers that
he would soon resign his position as secre-
tary Of state. In reply he said, "The story
is false. There is not "a word of truth in il. "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10


nal corps, and In March, 1862. was ordered
TO report for duty To Gen. Butler at Ship
Island, but being taken i'll was ordered
north to join Gen. Mcclellan at Harrison's
Landing. He was made first lieutenant
and thereafter was connected with the de-
partment staff Of the headquarters OF the
Army of the Potomac. He was subse-
quently signal officer on the staff Of
Gems Burnside, Hooker and Meade, and
participated in most OF the battles until
the close of the war. He was brevetted
captain, and then major, each time for
gallant and meritorious service.
At the close of the war he was connect
ed with book publishing house in Chic
ago, and in 1850 returned To Rhode Island
and entered the service of the Lippitt
Woolen Co, at Woonsocket In 1869 he
was employed by the Saltwater Mills Co.
as an accountant, and later became the
superintendent In 1872 the mills at Still
water were burned, and he superintended
the erection of the new plant, remaining
with the company until 1915 and then he
purchased the mill which he now oper-
ates.
He was elected member of the House
OF Representatives in 1881 and reelected
in lSss-s9, 30 and 81, and is now the
speaker.
He was president of the Town Council
of Smithfield in 1888 1890.
As n debater. be was the leader on the
Republican side of the House, he was
ever found on the right side aud it was
through his earnest, conscientious work
on the floor in the last Democratic house
that the bosses" of that party were de
tered from forcing through much legis-
lation of a personal and dangerous char
acter
lie is ex-president of the Universalist
Club of which organization he has been
valued and highly appreciated member.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Press Club banqueted last evening.
Page s
u. VI. Thompson addressed the mass
meeting at River Point. Page 3
The Advance Club elects officers. Page s
Olneyville Business Men discuss annexa-
ton. Page S
Domestic.
Oklahoma fears a reign of terror. Page
The dongS of Congress. Page
Will Blaine resigny Page
y Des Moines theatre burned. Page l
The Bland bill reported in the House.
Page |
A Kansas City cashier goes astray.
pa-ye
Foreign.
President Montt returns to valparaiso
Page
The revolt of the troops at Montevideo
suppressed. Page |
The discussion on the Queens speech
Page
france and England friendly. Page
Four anarchists garroted in Madrid
Page
An explosion in Barcelona. Page
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10

Call NJ Arnold and Names and try a cup of Gin
ger Tea made from Hatch's non-alcholc Jamaica
Ginger Crystal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
IN The LEGISLATURE.
A Commission Recommended for In
specting the Roads Of the State.
THE SENATE FAvORS THE PLAN.
In the House of Representatives-Ma
for Soldiers Graves-The Free Text
Books Bil Postponed 80 Corporation
Bills Forwarded.

Lieut. Gov. Stearns presided this morn
ing in the Senate.
Senator Garvin presented the petition
of =. j. Smith and $50 others, residents Of
Cumberland, for the enactment of nine
hour law Referred to the committee ON
special legislation.
Senator Woods, for the committee on
the judiciary, reported back, with recon-
mendations for its passage, the resolution
authorizing the governor TO appoint
commission consisting of two senators,
three representatives and two citizens To
examine into the condition of roads and
highways in the State. Passed.
Senator Pond introduced "a resolution
authorizing the city Of Woonsocket TO
regulate the time that railroad trains
shall be allowed TO remain on crossings.
Referred TO the committee on the judi
ciary.
Senator Smith introduced an act divid-
ing the town OF Scituate into three voting
districts: referred To the COMMITTEES on
judiciary
Senator Beane for the committee on en-
crossed acts reported the following acts as
truly and rightly engrossed, Incorporate
ing Branch William O'Brien Irish Nation
al Foresters incorporating j. &. Nichols
Post. No. 10, q. A. r., of Rockland; incor-
porating the German Evangelical Luther
an st. Matthews Church, OF Pawtucket,
all of which were passed in concurrence.
On motion of Senator Beane the Senate
adjourned till Thursday morning at IL
O'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10

Have you property to sell? Investors
read the News" a IO-cent advertisement
may make a sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
The I.asf Of McElxnine.

New YoRR, Feb. 10.-The body Of Charles
McElvaine. who was executed at Sing
slug. WAS taken from Undertaken u. :.
Toonev's, No. l05 Madison street, yester-
day. and carried 10 the chapel at Calvary
Cemetery. McElvaine's widow, his sister
and his brother-in-law, Edward Neville,
and few friends were present when the
casket was lowered into the grave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-10
Site 1DTERTTsEMExTs, n.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. \
House of Representatives.

Providence. Feb 10. lssc
The Committee Special Leg-lation WIN on
WEDNESDAY. Feb. "A, ia the hall n the Hopsof
Representatives at the rising of tho Housc rl,c a
public hearing 10 All parties Interested IN The
Petition for Presidential Suffrage for Women - ~
wARREN II. pERCF.
nO-l2t Chairman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-10-16

medical classes. 10 demoralixine to both is
rather weakened by the fact that at all clinics
women nurses are present and assist at opera
lions OF every kind. imparting an atmosphere
81 rennement and seriousness quite percepti-
big Immediately on their appearance.
= quality. of intelligence TINT fits them for
stuGy with men. has been refuted by the
higher average OF women In examinations
And the Rrenter number Of honors secured by
them. due to the fact that they are exceptional
,w1nien. inspired by serious ambition and In;
men-at least, so claim the men.
Consequently the faculty has fallen back
upon the old excuse that the admission oil
Momen 10 the classes Keeps men away from
the college. and that the step was taken be-
cause i was not desirable to turn the institu-
However. this defeat is one which can be
wei! endured. considering the great advance
oi,tne educational movement for women along
al lines; md phrticulSrly IN the study q med
Cincinnati. and Chicago have medical schools
mont Of Johns Hopkins is open 10 them. nearly
al! the, Western. colleges admit them. and two
other Washington colleges receive them on
equal terms with men. Paris offers every, IA
In stitntions. though not allowing them to
sign their " prescriptions.
1t is, an interesting and pertinent fact that
though men students now treat women with Il
fair degree OF consideration. medical %instruc-
tors the world oyer. and particularly In Ger
vaders. presenting all subjects OF a delicate
nature. IN, the coarse and revolving manner
most liable to embnrrass. and disgust the
M who. have throughout accepted the
treatment with an heroic dignity, ignoring
those things which they could neither tolerate
nor COndOnp-
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Highest of all in Leavening p~ower-1atest U. S. Govt Report
@!A!:'!!! BskRS
PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
kingdom from the lawlcsness OF bricands. the

kingdom from the lawlesness OF brigands. the
scourge OF her reign.
With her own private friends she organised
n corps OF. competent surgeons to follow the
marches OF the soldiers. with nurses and CON.
veniences for the care OF tho sick and Wounds
was the. first ambulance corps in history.
Like. Margaret OF Italy. the young Queer
with the red-gold nair. walked the .warde OF
n,aEuc-strickcn hospitals to comfort the living
and pray with tho diving. Magnincently, 81
tired in public. her private tastes we're mode,
to n degree: and recklessly generous 10, b
outlays for. public works. for charity, AND
ligion. and for improvements in her kingd Z
tho private expenses Of her palace were
aged hy her with model thrift and coon
tho .minntest detail for the payment OF
debts ana accounts. easily overlooked
elaborate outlay Of n royal establishment. -.
she. was ever tho pntroness OF learning. -
terprise. and progress. With her counsell94
iXimcncS and De, Mendoza. the great Cardinals
his dictionary. -Nolva his geography. PulgA&
his chronicles. Pedro Martyr his decades, and.
Leboular his scientific works. BY her. Column
bus was provided with tho means for his voyss
age to the world where women are queens BY
right divine and Inherent, and whore at thu
next four hundredth anniversary they Will
rule tho earth AS wisely and graciously, for
the best good Of the greatest number. as did
Isabella of Castillo her small kingdom In the
fifteenth century. @
some ono hns nsked. rertinently. what pos
sibla chang" can come in tho next four huns
dred years 50 great as this which has taken
place since the 18th Of October, 1892, and the
answer suggested by the. progress OF. women
1t is that woman shall. by her exaltation 10
power. create a new world, IN the centuries %
covered through n woman's generosity fouS
hundred years ago. us
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BRAINS VERSUS BEAUTY.
Women Noted for Intellectual Power Who
Are Hop eIessiy Plain.

One OF the p~uzzling things dinicult Of solu-
ton in life is the persistency OF divorce be-
tween brains and beauty. While it by no
means follows that u homely woman is always
brainy or a pretty one Invariably devoid OF in
telligence. still 1t is true that Of ali women
noted for powerful intellect few havo been
otherwise than hopelessly plain. Nine. Do
Stael. the Intellectual prodigy OF her day. be-
fore whose wit even the great Napoleon
auailed. and OF whom he said, "She has shafts
which would hit u man II he were seated on n
rainbow" was totally without feminine grace
save only the charm Of a low melodioIs voice.
One famous word portrait describes her as II
"priestess OF Apollo. with dark eyes illumined
by genius. and marked features expressive OF
a destiny superior to that OF most women
which Is, OF course. only IN ornamental way
George Eliots biographerS seldom ,cttempt
personal description. and shirk the issue by
saying that she had large. massive. homely
features" which were at rare intervals soft.
ened by n smile OF great beauty; Her head
was colossal and masculine. her hair coarse.
brown and bushy. her brow high and fun. but
her body was irai! and d%el;cnte: And this
h~uenced all modern thought. was, given over
10 tho woman's. weakness of shedding tears
incessantiy. 1t is hard to reconcile
tho fact with her other characteristics.
and it. like her. second. marriage. are
i faSS MARI hs MoD aa%i,e re 81 li Il. ss TO iiS,f fst:
ters, was d mos. untidy and sloyenly woman.
and dlstressinGly homely She said herself
that the only reason she WAS glad she was .
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VASSAR AND IFS STUDENTS.
The Girls Are Much Interested in Politics
Just Now, and Far More In Athletics
improvements in College Buildings.

The Girls Are Much Interested in Politics
Just Now. aud Far More In Athletics
Improvement In College Buildings.
Social life at vassar presents many interest,"
ing phases to the 100 new students who have
this year entered its freshman class and are
being initiated in the various clubs and socie-
ties Of the students.
Politics is paramount In interest at pres.
emf. and the students are arrayed in opposing
factions. supporting Democratic or Republican
platforms. Mass meetings are called. clubs
organized. committees appointed. and consti-
tutions formulated. and party spirit runs high
in this little world Of women. Contrary to the
time-honored customs of hazing and PUSHES"
the students at Vassar welcome all new
omers with most cordial hospitality. each girl
cavalier inviting and escortins one or more
OF the new girls to the first reception given
the term. Tn three dramatic chapters at the
college gave on Saturday evening a succession
OF farces. followed by IL supper. TO the now
Corners. To these histrionic revels only men,
bers and invited guests have admittancc.
rapidly progressing toward completion: the
laboratory appointments have been increased
by two large rooms. one entirely free from
iron for electrical work: and by individual ap-
raratus for each student. 4 new scholarship
OF $4,000 has been founded by Mr.. Spring Of
Chicago in memory OF his daughter. a former
student.
the enlargement Of the skating rink 10 three
times it's former size. by new tennis courts:
and by the increased number of wheels and
their enthusiastic riders: Altogether this the
couraging state Of general activity. prophetic
OF u successful year.