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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
Three Minute. Under Water.

The most skillful pearl divers in the
world are those OF the Tuamotu Archi-
pelago. They think nothing OF staying
under water for three minutes on occa-
sions, and they carry no weights to drag
them down TO the depths, as do the fisher
men OF Ceylon. Unlike the latter, they do
not stop their ears and nostrlls with cotton
soaked with oil, but descend with no other
preparation than few inHations OF their
lungs. However, they do wear sort OF
headdress with spectacles OF glass, by the
aid OF which they are able to look down
many fathoms- -iuta- -tAe-eleaf water und
mark the oysters which they propose TO
gather. Forty years ago IL was possible
To buy with a gallon OF rum or n few
handfuls OF -four, in those South Sea
islands, most beautiful molluscan jewels,
but since then the fisheries have been 30
overworked that they are seriously
threatened with exhaustion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
COAL DEALERS EXCURSION.
The New Tug Scranton Takes Them
to Block Island.

The large and beautiful new steaming
Scranton of the Delaware, Lackawana
and WestStn Railroad Co., took out a
large party of prominent coal dealers
from the cities of this State and Massa-
chusetts, this morning. on an excursion
trip to Block Island. The Scranton was
completed only last week and this Is her
maiden voyage She was built by John
III. Dalong of Camben, n. j.. which place
she left Tuesday with tow. for New
York, thence to New Bedford and this
city. Her hull Is OF iron and painted
white. Her length is 1875 feet and she Is
propelled by a triple expansion engine.
Her boiler is IL "a feet long, built TO with
stand pressure OF $50 pounds to the
square inch. Her gross tonnage is 3l0l0lOO;
net, $50 $780, She draws IA feet aft and
10 feet forward. Capt. Daniel Nalty Is in
command.
The other members Of the crew are thir-
teen in number, including two pilots and
two engineers The Scranton was ten
dered to the Pomroy Coal Company by
the ID. l.. and w. Railroad Co., and the
coal dealers who went down on the ex-
cursion this morning were the guests OF
the Pomroy Coal Company. L. A. Til
linghast has provided sufficiency or
creature comforts to guard against
famine, and representatives OF these nrms
with a number of Others will enjoy them
selves: t. C. Pomroy, X. +. Smith a. CO.,
Jno. X. White e. Son. r. B. Little a. Co,
Doe a. Little, Joseph Olney q Son, 5. A:
Windsor. George A. Snow, the Newell
Coal and Lumber Company, City Coal
Company, Joseph s. Cottrell, Olney Bros.
of Pawtucket, Seth Paul, Bristol; Ward
we'll Coal and Lumber Company, Bristol;
f. l.. Martin, Warren; First & Carpenter,
Attleboro; w. II. Riley & Son, North At
tleboro; Joseph A. Bowen, Fall River.
The Scranton will stop at Newport for
other coal dealers from Taunton and
Newport and will probably return at q
o'clock this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
sERENADING THE PRESIDENT.

The Mount Pleasant Band Call on Its
Chief Executive and 10 Entertained.
The stiffness which pervaded Andem
street on Mount Pleasant the early part
of last night was broken little after Q
o'clock by the sound of martial music
proceeding from the Mount Pleasant
Brass Band, w. E. Hunter, leader. The
band marched up the street to point in
front of the residence of Dewitt G.
White, who is the president of the band,
and serenaded him. After a few selec-
tions had been played the band was in
vited into the house and light refresh
ments were served. The time was spent
in pleasant sociability. AT the sound of
the bugle call the band reassembled out
of-doors, and after farewell tune de-
parted.
The Mount Pleasant Band is an or gan
ization worthy Of more than local reputa-
tion and on several occasions has had op
portunity to show its merit by participa-
tion in large parades. Under the efficient
leadership of Mr.. Hunter the band prom
ises to make itself more widely known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

The Chinese can remain In one position
an indefinite time. have no consciousness
OF monotony, can do without exercise. are
impervious TO noise. can 60 to sleep at
any time aud In any attitude-all because
they have no nerves 1t Is not to be sup
posed that this nervelessness Is a physio-
logical fact; but II cannot be doubted that
tho Chinaman's patience. endurance. and
insusceptibility TO influences which would
send an European intoan early grave are
constitutional. Ho cannot help taking
things az they come. Curiously enough,
this indifference is not associated with
want OF energy. for the Chinaman is ex.
ceptionally industrious. He 10 simply In.
sensible TO worry,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
THE RECEPTION AT INFANTRY HALL.
The Supreme Council Of the Royal Area
mum Entertained Last Evening.

The Supreme Council of the Royal Area
mum Entertained Last Evening.
There was large gathering at Infantry
Hall last evening, the occasion being the
reception extended to the Supreme Council
of the Royal Arcanum by the Grand and
Subordinate Councils. Andrew X. Nc
Mahon presided Grand Regent of the
Grand Council of Rhode Island was first
introduced, and extended hearty well
come To all present. Acting Supreme
Regent III. III. G. Miller for the Supreme
Council returned thanks TO the Rhode
Island councils for the pleasant reception
accorded the Supreme Council. He also
outlined the history and growth of the
organization since its inception in 1877.
There are 10000 members and over
$50, 100000 has been distributed in death
benefits.
The Hon. John f. Pound, j. A. Lang
fit, Frank Mills and Col. Daniel X.
Ballou also made short addresses. The
speaking was interspersed with singing
by the Temple Quartet and readings by
George w. Bliss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03


Although English Is without doubt des-
tined to decome the universal language,
the envious foreigner may justly retort
at this moment that we had better begin
the universality at the beginning-that
is to say among the residents OF the
United Kingdom.
Mr.. Enoch Rees, from the Rhondda An
thracite Miners Association, was wit
ness before the Mining and Engineering
Section OF the Labor Commission. but he
knew no English. His statements would,
therefore, have been OF little use to the
commissioners. who are seeking panacea
for industrial difficulties, had 1t not been
for the indefatigable Mr.. Abraham, NJ. p,
who is equally at home In Welsh speech
n Welsh song, or the Interpretation Of
Welsh questions.
Through the medium OF that gentle
man Mr.. Rees gave his evidence. and in
cidentally mentioned that out OF $500
members OF the association ninety-five
per cent. usually spoke the Welch Ian
guage. He was strongly OF the opinion
that the eight-hour-a-day system should
come into force soon. Something OF the
kind is evidently necessary In order to
give the intelligent Rhondda pitmen tire
chance OF acquiring at least the rudi.
ments OF English. and thus hasten the
time when we shall all speak one tongue
London Telegraph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
What is Electricity

II the question is now asked, "What is
electricity" we may reply advantageous
ly in the words of Jokai. A thing of which
we know little more than not hing and q
little less than something. A little more
than nothing, for we know that 1t is of
the nature of light and heat, extending
itself like them in waves of motion. A
little less than something, for of the es-
sence of electricity itself, whether static
or dynamic, we are still absolutely in the
dark.
There has been no want OF other the
ories, but the fundamental tendency Of
the age is to reduce all phenomena and
forces to the fewest possible primaries !;
and it is not improbable that this will be
facilitated by the wave theory of the So
called ether. The problem of gravitation,
too, which was 80 long regarded as a
force acting from a distance, is now
equally attributed to the agency Of a
medium.
In his efforts to demonstrate the one
ness OF all natural forces, the physicist is
not likely to be led astray, even although
the cognition of force presents one Of
those problems, the solution of
which must forever escape us; aye, al
though as the final result of the most ex-
act investigation, IL should forever be
denied to him even to assert decisively:
at is only force, and the ether Is it's
medium OF ission."-Chicago Mail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
THE ROYAL ARCANUM.
A Trip to Newport and Dinner at
BuIIock's Point,

The Supreme Council, Royal Arcanum,
left the city this morning for trip down
the bay on the Continental Steamboat
Company's new steamer Thomas A. Nor
gan aud was accompanied by the Ma
tional Band. AT Bullock's Point the
party will stop for dinner after which
they will enjoy sail to Newport. Ar
rived there they will be shown the sights
of the City by the Sea from the, tops of
coaches and will leave Newport for Prov
idence at o'clock in the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
Tho Thomas A. Morgan.

The commodious steamer Thomas A.
Morgan, which, during the past three
years has been running between New
York city aud South Beach with excur-
sion parties, arrived here yesterday after
twelve hour trip from New York. She
has been chartered for 100 days by the
Continental Steamboat Company for the
excursion season of '92, beginning to-day.
Captain Thomas Cannon, who is we'll
known here, is in command and Captain
g. S. Mccormack is the pilot. Her
owner Mr.. Flanagan and Jacob 5. Bunt-
ing, a large dry goods merchant Of Phila-
delphia, made the trip to this city. The
Thomas A. Morgan will carry 1,600 pas
sengers. This is her first trip here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
LOCAL ITEMS.

HIAwATHA LODGE OF Red Men will hold
an entertainment this evening in Irons
hail.
The Second Regiment Of infantry, II. /.
NJ, will meet tonight to elect two
majors.
THE committee on an educational ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair will meet to-
morrow at II. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

AS the elephant Is a nocturnal animal,
II selects its trees by the senses OF touch
and smell. It's sense OF smell is 30 delicate
that wild elephant can wind an enemy
at distance of 1000 yards, and the nerves
OF its trunk are so sensitive that the
smallest substance can be discovered and
picked up by its tiny proboscis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
A MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

The Christian Endeavor Union Will Go
Around Gould Island and Return.
The Providence Christian Endeavor
Union will give grand moonlight ex-
cursion to the members and their friends
next Wednesday evening. The steamer
Thomas A. Morgan will take the party
around Gould Island and return. sight
ing Newport. The tickets are limited to
500. The boat will start at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
Why lie Went.

J0nes-what makes you look so bluef
smith-My only brother is going to
marry Miss White.
81 don't wonder you feel bad about
your brother marrying that heartless
fiirt."
"Oh, II isn't that; want TO marry her
myself. Texas Siftings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
FIRST REGIMENT ELECTION.
Lieutenant Colonel and Two Majors
Chosen.

The officers of the First Regiment, II. |.
NJ. met last evening at the armory to
elect officers TO fill the vacancies caused
by the promotion of Lieut.-Col Kendall
and Major Warfield and also to elect an
extra Major as required by the new law
governing the militia. There was no op-
position 10 the nominations and the fol-
lowing were elected by acclamation:
Lieut.. Colonel, James +. Phetteplace;
Major, Capt G.. w. Easterbrooks OF Com
pany III; Major, Capt Henry B. Rose of
Company B.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

The NEWS for 1902 viii be better than Aver Us bre
existence thus far has given but faint indication of what
will do and become.
II will print in every issue all the of the day. local
domestic and foreign convenient and attractive shape
1t will ealousy guard and preserve the reputation has
gained for decency. fairness accuracy, enterprise.
1t will be home newspaper. 1t will devote generou.
space and attention the interests of women domestic sub
jecs and the whole round of activities which fill much
In politics the NEWS will be Republican paper
tariff Republican paper 1t will uphold the industrial inter
of Rhode Island and of the country 1t will fight
fully for the preservation of the system which has made the
countrys development the marvel of the world.
The coming campaign will be fercey contested Much
depends upon it The question of protection free trade
may by decisive vote be settled for many years The
NEWS will do its best help settle the question right
Local matters the NEWS will neglect even in the hea,
of national campaign 1t stands for everything that will
aid Providence 1t believes in the city, takes pride in its
present character and has faith in its future growth and
development AS the capital and port of of the great
manufacturing regions of the world Providence will have
vast commercial Importance if the protective policy prevails
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

A stranger was thrown into the See
konk river near the Red Bridge last even
ing lie clung TO a rope after his boat
had been upset by the current throwing IL
against the rope which was used TO move
the bath hOuses. SAM Bowden went TO
the rescue with boat and took the man
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03
Among
Our Own
People.

Frank Bliss and William Burdick of
Brown University are spending few days
at Newport
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Barker and Mr.. and
Mrs- r. w. Easton OF Pawtucket have
taken possession of their cottage on Para
disc avenue, Newport, for the season.
The wedding of Charles w. Bowen and
Miss Alice LeValley will take place on
Monday, June 6. at / O'Clock at the
Church OF the Epiphany. The bridal
marty will consist of the maid OF honor,
Miss Rowland. a cousin of the bride. two
sisters OF Miss LeValley, who VIII be
bridesmaids. Richard Bowen, who will
act as best man. B. Il. Potter, Edward
Billings, Louis ii. Snow and ii. B. Hun
toon are TO be the ushers.
James Granger Lincoln whose marriage
to Miss Tucker will be celebrated at st.
Johns Church, June Sth, at T.. M: Is a
son of the late Prof Lincoln OF Brown
University and a member of the class Of
1850.
Lieut.. Gov. Bull and State Auditor
Landers gave a pleasant reception at the
Merchants Club. Newport, Inauguration
Day. Among the prominent people pres :
ent were the Hon. Herbert w. Ladd and
Gov. Brown.
Gov. Brown held a reception at the
Aquidneck Hotel, Newport, yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Patterson, the aunt of Mrs. Elisha
Over. Jr., of Providence, arrived at New
port from Baltimore, and will. as usual,
spend the summer with her niece.
Brig. Gen. Kendall gave reception to
his personal staff last evening.
The Garden party which was to have
been given for the benefit of the Hommo-
pathic Hospital, at the residence or the
Hon. +. G. Sayles this afternoon and
evening, will be postponed on account OF
morrow should it be fair.
Miss Avis Bliven.
Miss Avis Bliven who was heard here
in Blackstone Hall not long rgo, gave a
pianoforte recital at Steinert Hall Boston,
Saturday last of which the Advertiser
writes: at must have been matter of
surprise to many of those who attended
the concert last night to find, not mus
cular product OF German conservatory,
but slight and poetic-looking child who
has been quietly yet earnestly working at
music in Providence for few years past,
and who intends some day TO go abroad
and fully develop all her remarkable pow
ers. Miss Bliven is not. as yet, to be re-
viewed as a completion; one may regard
her rather as great artistic promise.
She played an interesting program, such
numbers as Mendelsshon's q minor con-
rerto, and Schubert's Theme and Varia-
tons" being upon the list, Mrs Anne Gill
bfeth Cross (her teacher) playing second
piano in the first named work. A part
from the clearness and surety of the per-
formance, in these two numbers, and in
Haydn's sonata in major, there was
something beyond these qualities TO COM
mend, for there seemed "a poetic concep-
tion OF the spirit of the compositions, es-
pecialIy of the variations. A good foun-
dation- been Laid and -whea-Miss
Avis Bliven is an adult we confidently ex-
pect one more artist added to the Ameri-
can ranks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

The highest point reached by the ther-
mometer during the recent hot spell. as
reported by the City Engineer. was gOJ5
lsgress yesterday afternoon at 4 clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

The last two weeks OF May. New York and Boston
manufacturers cut their prices right and left ON all
Summer Goods on their counters consequently, we
made heavy purchases In Ladies' Cloaks ana Suits,
In Misses and Childrens Refers, In Mems and
Boys Suits. Overcoats. Pantaloons. Fancy Vests
and Thin Coats
For SIS we offer you in Mems Suits and Over
coats, and Ladies' Reefers, Capes and Newmarkets
that In March, April and May were tls t2o. t22 t26,
and are worth IL to-day.
For $40 we offer you Mems Suits, Overcoats
and Ladies' Reefers Capes and Newman kets that In
March. April and May brought $l2. els. Ella, and
$l5. and are worth IL to-day.
For SIS. Boys Suits March, April. May
Prices were sls, eco. s22 SOS.
For SO. Boys Suits. March. April. May
Prices were tl2. $ll. SIS, $16.
For $3.50. Boys Suits. March, April, May
Prices were 80, tl0 $l2.
For $500. Boys Suits. March, April, May
Prices were " 30, tS, 90
For So. 80. Boys Suits. March. April. May
Prices We're So $3.50. 81.
For $500 we offer you Mems Suits, Overcoats
and Ladies' Jackets. Capes and Newmarkets that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-03

In March, April and May brought So S1I and SI3
ana are worth IL to-day.
Proper Headwear at s1.3O. 81. 90. $3.50,
Sx.BO, elegant colorlngs In tans ana Havana
browns shape 20 become everybody. Duplicates
OF our finest $3.50 Derbys RECALLED all over town
at $3.50 TO $500.
At 81. e1.JO, and So Negligee Shirts OF Ok
$500.
Athletic wear-Men's aud Boys Sweaters a.
$500, $3.50 and $500.
Bicycle Suits at $3.50, sS.2J, $3.50 and
S11.OO.
Bicycle Pants at $500, $3.50 500 and
$3.50.
For $3.50. Mems Pantaloons. March, April
May Prices $50, $500. $500.
For 500. Mems Pantaloons. March, April.
May Prices $500 and $500
For s3. 80. Mems Pantaloons. March, April,
May Prices $500 and $500.
For 81. 90. Mems Pantaloons. March. April.
May Prices $3.50 and $500.
For .75c. Mems Pantaloons. March. April.
May Price sl.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-14
TROUBLE IN THE CONGO STATE.

The Congo Free State il evidently In need
of stronger government and OF more
numerous police force. For months past there
have been uprisings OF the natives. and raids
nv the Arabs. which the Administration has
been unable to suppress. Now several tribes
are in revolt. and Arab raiders are destroying
factories and stations and massacrlng the
settlers at will Twenty agents OF the katanga
Company, according to latest dispatches have
been killed on the Upper Congo. and much
properly has been destroyed. This is a serious
blow for Katanga is one OF the choicest parts
of the whole Congo State. 1t is eminently
salubrious, and almost inconceivably rich IN
natural resources. The recent expedition OF
Captain Stairs fully and satisfactorily estao-
lished the authority OF the Congo Free State
there. and the Katanga Company has since
been proceeding in entire harmony with the
Government SO the outrage upon the COM
panys agents and property is direct assault
upon the administration of the Free State.
CAPTAIN Lovett Cameron, one Of the directors
of the Katanga Company. confidently declared,
less than two weeks ago. that while there was
some tension between the Arabs and Belgans.
no was himself on friendly terms with the
Arabs. and had no fear of serious trouble There
we're three expeditions in Katanga at that time.
led by Captain Ba. NJ. Legat. and NJ. Delcom-
muno. and they could Captain Cameron was
sure, each and all, remain or quit the country
at any moment, without molestation. As to the
Nyangwe invasion, concerning which there were
then rumors extsnt, he did not fear any disas-
trous results These optimistic views were
not. it now appears, well founded. The Arab
invaders at Nysngwe have gone on the war
path with deadly effect, others ore joining
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-14
ENGLISH POLITICS.

bright and interesting review OF an ex-
citing week in English politics is contained III
orr special cable letter. The merits OF the
orattry. the remar<a able features OF the division
the annoyance caused by the Queens residence
at Osborne the ambition OF Mr.. Labouchere
and the impenetrable silence OF Mr. Gladstone
respecting Cabinet appointments are touched
upon in Mr.. Lucy's own agreeable and trenchant
style. Court etiquette has sealed the lips OF
a statesman who is reputed among his enemies
to be the most garruous Of the Queens sub
iects The Cabinet nominations must be sub
mitted TO the sovereign before any oVerturcs
are made TO political associates. Etiquette IN
this case has its uses, since the Prime Minister
il leff at liberty to act upon his own Judgment
and is beyond the reach of caucus or caoai'
The coremonials involving tiresome Journeys
for outgoing and incoming Prime Minister'S
are wearisome burdens which the real rulers
OF the Kingdom bear with az good grace as
they can. The Queen is so good sovereign
that her tenacious and uncompromiSins regard
for tho prophecies is easily forgiven There
il y low rumble Of discomfort when new MIN
istry is formed, but it is quickly forgotten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-14
M and the whole region is in state OF

them. and the whole region is in state OF
conflict
The obvious lesson Of these events Is tha'
philanthropy and commerce are not, IN them
selves sufficient for the redemption OF savage
country. They must be backed up by an
effective military force. The ruthless conquest
of any country by arms is to be deplored' bu'
30 is the sacrifice of lives by sending unpro-
tected men among hostile barbarians' IN
Africa the European settlers have not TO deai
merely with the untamed natives. The! nave
TO cone with the Arab slave-raiders' who are
Of all men the most treacherous, trhculent ana
bloodthirsty. They look upon the Europeans
as their natural and deadliest foes, and miss no
chance of exterminatng them. Under such
circumstances there are only two reasonable
courses that can be pursued. Either Europeans
sbould STAY out of the country altogether, and
leave the Arabs in undisturbed possession or
they should 90 in with force strong enough
+, hold TIE enemy in absolute subjcction' ANY
other course invites disaster The Congo Free
State Government has decided to take pos
session of its vast domain Ii should 40 So
then. with a hand so strong as to make impos-
sible any further resistance by the Arabs.