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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
'rraitOr Unuuawka.

Montreal, Dec. 13.-Ex-Brazilian Con-
sui Lima, who Fl here for New York
upon receipt Of his dismissal by Minister
Mendonca. for. it is alleged, aiding Law
yer Guerin apd, DR.. Devlin in ATTEMPTING
20 stop P..ix6to's ship from sailing from
New York, issued before going a state
trent concerning his connection with the
affair. IIc goes into Il lengthy denuncia-
tory history of President I'ciXoto's gov
eminent, apd announces himself in full
sympathy with the rebel chief, Admiral
Me!lo. He scathingly denounced Ameri-
cans for permitting sailors and officers Of
that nationality to man ships with the
object of Strengthening his c%ountrymen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

Pittsburg. Dee. 13.-Thc movement TO
relieve the unempls yed and destitute WAS
begun in earnest here to-day. Two hun
bred men were given work in the parks
at 81 a day, 200 more will be furnished
employment tomorrow, and after that all
willing and deserving workers in need
will be put to work. The money to pay
them is being raised by subscriptions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
Popular Tree. for Christmas.

The most popular tree for. 4 Christ
mas celebration is the balsam. This
tree attains perfection at the age Of
twenty years. After this it begins to
withcr at the top and gradually dies.
The large balsam trees are cut in great
numbers for churches and Sunday
schools. The branches are strong and
thickly covered with BLUSH green
leaves. They arc cut rs young as six
years. They are merely bushes then,
however, and arc used mainly by pri-
vate families.
Next to the balslm in popularity
comes the spruce. This tree, although
it attains a create: height than the
balsam, has a scraggy appearance. 1t
is cut when it is about ten years old.
The color is not so good, being q yell
lowish grccl, which witl.crs very soon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
Went to Jail.

Paducal,, Ky, Dec. IS. William
O'Brien. impl:. ated in the Illinois Central
train robbery at Mayfield Greek crossing,
Ky, last month. aud arr. sted last week
in Missouri. had an examination at
Wyckliff to-day. II default of $1,5OO
hail he went to Jail. O'Brjen is the al
leader in the robbery. I;is az.
tcmplices, Charles Brown ard j.. l..
Bl eckenridgc. are still in Illinois.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

Any one in need Of a gun war
ranted to shoot holes through the air
cure possession of the gun exhibited at
the worlds fair by the Krupps by pay
ing that firm $2SS,OOO. This is a genu-
inc bargain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

A woman Of Spokane, Wash, was
fined $40 Il few days ago for practical
joking. She Tcrnctratcd the exceeding
ly humorous. though not exactly new
joke of mixing the sugar and salt on
the table Of Il public dining room. The
court called it disorderly conduct.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
.:A Tri, Through. He'll"

Litchtield. Mimi. Dec. 10.-Tflis city
has within it's corporate limits an author
who bids fair to become u second Dante.
He is now engaged in writing Il book
Through He'll" The writer will give a
vivid description of that country. and of
the circumstances in which he found peo-
pie whom he me in bis travels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

The more we read Of foot ball the
more convinced are we that 1T is not
stirring. active, robust enough to suit
the sturdy manhood of II people. I'm
ill it adopts the Krupp siege gun as
a mean Of stopping the rush line it
never can hope to be the national game
Of this country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

Lillian Russell again denies her re-
ported engagement to SandOwc. the
strong man. and Sandowc is nOn-com-
initial. Miss Russell, by the way,
is infringing upon ona of Mrs. Frank
Lcslie's copyrighted advertising cxpe-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

There is no longer Il shadow of doubt
that times are hard in Chicago. Five
hundred saloon keepers of that city
were forced to so out of business dur
ing November, being unable to make
expenses. 1t is Il world of cOmpcnSa-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

A beer war is raging in Oakland, Cal.
and n week ago beer was selling there
at 10 cents a gallon. with prospects OF
it becoming much cheaper. An English
syndicate, which controls all the brew
cries there but two, is trying to crush
out the ODnOSiliOn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
How He Poppcd.

Tommy entered the parlor where his
sister Mamie was entertaining her best
young man.
II would like to have your sister for
a Christmas present. Tommy. VIII YOU
give her to me?"
Can't" said Tommy. "When /
caught Fitz Dudcigh kissing her the
other night, she said. Now, Tommy.
don't give ne away and 1 said I
WOulln't."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

Tho foot ball m; MIA has seized upon
the women. Il game having been played
between members Of the fair sex at
San Francisco the other day. The
spectacle was decidedly novel, such a
display Of hosiery and underwear never
before having been witnessed outside
OF a dry goods store.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

The regular session Of congress is not
drawing as well Is the special session.
The galleries are almost deserted. The
currency is a more interesting subject
than the tariff. to be sure, but there
may he some fun in the latter when
the colts begin kicking.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

The cedar trees are only cut by special
order, as the demands for them are
very limited. But they are the most
fragrant smelling tree Of the lot. While
pine trees are used for the grocery and
butcher shops to decorate with. They
have a deep green color and last longer
than any Of the others.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

All the walters at Il fashionable Chi
cago club have been compelled to sac
rjficc their wli>kcrS and mOustachrs i'll
order to hold their positions. 4 few re-
bclled at first. but ultimately succumbed
to the notwithstanding discharge Hy
II close shave. as il we're.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

The normal temperature Of a man IS
about 3S.:1 deg: of the snail. 20 deg;
oyster, 81 deg; porpoise, 100 deg; rat,
cat or Ok, 1O2 deg; sheep, lO4 deg;
hog, 100 deg; chicken i'll deg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

A Boston heaters Iabl,,!l%l an
nOUncrmcnt for n recent week was
1.-The Black Crook every evening ex-
ccpt Sunday. when Rev. J. J. kcane,
Future of Religion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
After Their Share. Of the Money

Hokail, Mimi, Dec. 19.-Ihc school
Of independent district No. II
appear determined that the district shall
its full apportiol. mtnt from the
next year, and the board has ap-
a committee to look after chill
dren of the school age who are not at
school aud report the same 10
the clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

Arizona is coming into line in thcs"
.lays of the turf and races. A strong
Jockey club is being formed in Tucson,
and it is proba'!,. "n Arizona racing cil-
cult will SOoI, la established.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23

There is now being built at Yarrow,
England, n torpedo boat for the French
navy made Il of aluminium, which
will be hoistrl in and III with great
ease.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
Assigncd.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 19.-Albert Gels,
"a wholesale liquor dealer to-day made an
assignment to Attorney +. A. Durham.
Assets $4,000, which will almost cover
the liabilities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-12-23
Crushed hy u Trim

Marshticld, Wis.,, Dec. 10. Peter
Schaffer, postmaster at Dorchester, was
badly crushed by a freight train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
The Right KIM.

The following story, told of the late
Senator Stanford. is characteristic of the
man. He was always cheerful giver,
but preferred paying for work to emp
tying his purse. One day he found a
dilapidated cab on the avenue, with a
half clad man upon the seat. why are
you standing here in the coldg" Il
spects it's cause Pze got too shabby,
sir, - said the man. "Do You believe
that horse could carry me to the capi-
tol?" inquired Stanford. "Yes, sir"
"Try it, then, was the response. And
all that winter the man who owned the
finest horses in America logged along
behind the rusty stced. That there was
a change in that poor drivers fortunes
by the spring everybody knew.-Ram's s
Horn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
THE LIBERTY CAP.
IT'S Origin and Significance and Those Who
Have Worn 1t.

It's Origin and Significance and Those Who
Have Worn 1t.
The libsrty cap, that bag shaped
headgear so often seen on the head OF
the Goddess of Liberty, and which sur
mounts the rational colors on nearly
all of our silver coins, owes its origin
to the Roman empire. where it was
given to slaves as a sign OF their manu-
mission. The principal significance of
the liberty cap TO the American mind
is not, however, its Roman origin, but
rather its use as the official cap of the
successive doges of republican Venice
that "model of the most stable govern
ment ever framed by man." In the
doge's palace at Venice there is u gal
lery full of portraits Of the men who
ruled tho republic for 700 years, and the
conspicuous place occupied by the liber-
ty cap in these portraits shows its i'm
portance as national symbol of free
dom.
Itrather heightens tina significance of
this ancient symbol in the minds of
good Americans when it is remembered
that the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa
humbled himself before wearer of the
liberty cap, and that Andrea Dandolo
wore it on the fourth crusade and at the
conquest of Constantinople. 1t occu-
pied place in the forefront of the adj
vancing hosts that in the early part of
the fifteenth century swept the Dalma-
tian towns and conquered the entire
coast from the estuary of the Po to the
island of Corfu.
While Columbus was discovering
America the wearers of tho liberty cap
were acquiring Zante and Cyprus, and
when the first half of the half starved
settlements on the Massachusetts coast
were batt,isg for existence the republic
from which we borrowed our liberty
cap, having successfully resisted
league of all the kings of Christendom,
was at the zenith of its glory.
The liberty cap is not as conspicuous
in our national signs and symbols rs il
was in those Of the rulers of the Adri-
attic, yet in modest way it immortalizes
the greatest republic of early times
Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
rELEGRApHIC BRsvITIEs.

The influenza is increasing in London.
Colomb bia will mediate between Ecuador
and Peru.
Another death from smallpox occurred
at Boston.
Many cases of la grippe arc reported at
Dover. n. III.
Frederick Warde, the author, wants to
take the poor debtors oath.
Charles M. Blanchard, an alleged in
cendiary, is held in $500 at Quincy, Mass.
Brown Bros store at Northbridge,
Mass, was robbed of 5000 worth of goods.
Thieving Riffians are likely to receive
exemplary punishment at the demand Of
the Spanish commander.
The safe in the office of Lawrence e. Co.,
New London, Conn, was robbed of 5000 in
cash while F. w. Lawrence was at dinner.
John II. Phillips who recently at
tempted suicide at Marlboro, Mass, has
been taken to Westboro for treatment at
the insane hospital.
A third petition for state road in
Hampshire county was started in East
hampton for road from Southampton
and Easthampton to Northampton, Mass.
These towns want this road first. Har-
rington, Goshen and Williamsburg also
want their rosa first.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
what Might Have Been.

An interesting "incident" of the career
Of the great Napoleon has been brought
TO light by Professor Rambaud, who has
Just been rewarded for his History %
Russia" with the cross of the Legion ot
Honor. Bonaparte, as Is well known, was
at one time disgusted with the slowness
OF his promotion and entertained serious
thoughts OF directing Ais talents into other
channels. Now NJ Rambaud tells us that
Napoleon applied for service in the Rus
sian army, but that the petition, which
he had addressed 10 Zaborowsli, was re-
jccted, ns Catherine III would not admit
foreign officers ON the same standing as
that which they occupied in their own
country. Napoleon would have had TO 40
cept an inferior rank. and this he refused
90 do. II Professor Ram aud be correctly
Informed, and II Borg lrte haf taken
service in Russia, che wi lie cour the
history of the century Md hp been
changed, and whole vista Of curious pos-
abilities would have been opened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
STILL FIGHTING.
GoveSnment Forces Get the Worst OF IL
In Brazil.

In Brazil.
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-The Times publishes
today the following dispatch from Rio de
Janeiro, dated Dec. 10. via Montevideo,
Dec. 20:
Since my last dispatch the insurgents
have directed a heavy rifle and machine
gun fire on the shore front, driving the
government troops from the custom house,
Largo da Paco and other points Conse-
quently all business in the city is practi.
cally stopped. the banks are closed. and
there is no communication between the
shipping and the shore.
The heavy artillery fire continues.
When the garrison of villegaignon was
dining. a shell from l0inch Armstrong
gun on Fort Sac Joao penetrated the case
ments, killing five men and seriously
wounding nine others.
Five men at Fort villegaignon were
wounded.
Nictheroy is quiet and only occasional
shots from the batteries are fired against
Cobras island.
The government attempted to retake
Governador island, but the insurgents
surrounded the invaders, cutting off their
retreat The government troops, on land
ing, began firing at small insurgent
hospital. aDS then the main body appeared
and advanced without seeing Admiral
Da CANA, who, with 200 men and four
field guns, was concealed in the brush
wood OH rising ground.
When the government troops were 800
yards distant, the insurgent battery opened
fire from the four guns, firing 600 rounds
in two hours, and also directing heavy
machine gun and rife fire upon them, kill.
ing and severely wounding many. Gen
eral Telles was one of the first wounded.
The government troops broke immedi-
ateIy and fed in all directions. The in
surgents had seven wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
S,ecision Not Given Ont.

QUINCY, Mass, Dec. 2i.-The hearing OF
the charges against Rev. n. b. Thompson
was continued yesterday Evidence was
presented on the charges of untruthful-
ness. Mr.. Thompson presented number
of sworn affidavits which were not adj
mitted. He also made about an hours
argument in defense, being frequently in
terrupted. At its close 10 members of the
association went into secret council. The
decision of the meeting was not given out
Mr.. Thompson, when asked his opinion of
the outcome, said that the manner of
conducting the hearing pointed out the
only outcome as expulsion"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
His Religion.

John Field, the pianist, was an Irish
man who studied with an Italian,
Clemente, and lived in Russia. He
loved champagne and washed his own
clothes. When he was dying, some one
sent for a priest, who went to his bed
side and whispered, Are you Cath
olic or PROTESTANT" The dying man
revived sufficiently TO sigh out: Mel
ther. lam a pianist, and immediate
ly expired. Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
IN CONGRESS-.
senate 0sders m Investigation OF the
Hawaiian Matter.

senate 0sders m Investigation OF the
Hawaiian Matter.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.--At the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Hoar's speech on the uncon.
stitutionality of Blounts appointment,
resolution was offered by Mr.. Morgan.
Dem. OF Alabama, and agreed to. direct
ing the committee on foreign relations TO
inquire and report wkethes Irregularities
have occurred In the diplomatic or other
intercourse between the United States
and Hawaii relative to the recent revolu-
tion In Hawaii.
The resolution gives the committee full
power to send for persons and papers, ad-
minister oaths, etc.
Mr. Morgan explained that IL was in
tended to inquire into the whole sdbject
without regard to either of the two chief
executives, meaning Harrison and Cleve-
land.
An adjournment resolution from today
until Jan. 8 was adopted by the house.
The senate concurred in the conference
report on the New York and New Jersey
bridge bill.
Mr.. Geary presented the conference re-
port of the New York and New Jersey
bridge bill The conference report was
finally adopted on rising vote of 12e to
~. The aye and nay vote resulted in 162
yeas to SO nays. The conference report
was agreed to. This disposes of the bill
In the house.
Mr.. Cockrell reported from the COM
mittee on appropriations the urgent def
cheney bill without amendment. Mr..
PETER moved to strike out the item
allowing mileage TO senators and mem
bers for the present session. An animated
debate followed, which ended in the
motion being rejected. The bill was then
passed.
A message from the house conveyed the
the resolution providing for the holiday
recess from today until Jan. 8. 1t was
agreed to-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

Prcndcrgsss's Counsel VIII Accept Any
Othev Form Of Verdict.

Prendcrgsss's Counsel VIII Accept Any
Othev Form Of Verdict.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-The defense in the
Prendergast trial is confident that the
fact that the jury. was separated when
the members were allowedto vote In the
mayoralty election for a successor to the
prisoners victim will entitle Prendergast
to new trial IL the case goes against him.
Attorney Wade, ofthe counsel for the
defense, created sensation by announc-
Ing in court that he would accept any
b6rm Of punishment for Prenaergast, but
the rope. II will not contest any other
form of verdict" said the attorney.
''and the prisoners family will accept a
sentence for life, in prison. or an institu-
tion for the insane. will suggest such a
disposition of the case to the jury, but the
prisoner must not hang. j will contest q
death sentence In the higher courts"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
Aerial Navigation.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Cock
rell's bill to promote aerial navigation
introduced in the senate yesterday author
izes the appropriation Of 100000 for pay
ment to any inventor who shall at any
time prior to Jan. 1, 1900, construct a
vessel that will demonstrate the safety of
navigating the air at a speed of 30 miles
an hour and capable of carrying passen-
gers and freight to the extent of five tons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

Severe Gale sweeps Along the Coast Of
the British Isles.

Severe Gale sweeps Along the Coast Of
the British Isles.
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-Therc have been re-
uewed gales along the coasts, and various
casualties are reported, The Italian bark
Iota has been wrecked of Boscastie lin
the Bristol channel Three of her crew
were drowned.
The sea wall at Sandgate has been
torn up by the heavy seas.
From the quantity OF wreckage ashore
at Folkestone, IL is feared that there has
been wreck OF some unknown steamer.
The steamer Gerton was driven ashore
at Dover Her crew was rescued by tho
rocket apparatus after exciting scenes.
A trawler which arrived at Hull re.
ports that she collided with aud sunk u
Grimsby smack on Sunday. All aboard
the smack We're drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
TIL N E. GROCERY AND TEA HOUSE,
SO to 101 Weybosset St., Providence,
ALSO PAwTUcKEr AND WORCESTER.


OF staple goods fully in all desirable varieties The Fruit Confectionery
Malaga specially
p
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
ycemen Dismppointed.

RICHMOND, Me-, Dec. Several Ken
nebec river ice companies are affected by
an order which was received here TO the
effect that unless otherwise ordered no ice
would be run into houses controlled by
the Consumers Ice company Of Balti-
more This action is said to be due to ex-
cessive cold weather in the south, where
an adequate ice crop Is said TO be assured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

Chief Otan, the orang-outang from
tho Javanese village in the Midway.
has arrived at the Philadelphia zoo.
Dtan is used TO first class Java coffee.
"A cup presented him from the eating
btation at Altoona was declined. Otan
knows railroad coffee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

SALEM, Mass, Dec. 2l.-At the annual
meeting of the Salem Savings bank, It
was officially announced by. the trustees
that the amount stolen from the bank by
Clarence Murphy, the fugitive ex-receiv-
Ing teller, will not exceed $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
Tariff Trouble. In Canada.

MONTREAL. Dec. 2l.--A deputation of
woolen manufacturers has returned from
Ottawa, where Minister Of Finance Foster
was interviewed respecting the proposed
changes In the tariff on wooden goods.
They asked that no change be made In
the tariff The minister said the govern
ment would consider She request.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-The finding of Milf-
man Mertes adds another dramatic in
cident to the Coughlin trial The part he
took in the former case had made the
milkman many enemies, and he left Chi
cago broken in purse. AS a walter in San
Francisco he was recognized by a former
Chicago customer Every effort will be
made to briih him back TO testify again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21

The most expensive royal regalias in
the world are those of the maharajah of
Baroda, India. First comes gorgeous
collar containing 500 diamonds, ar
ranged in five rows, some as large as
walnuts. Top and bottom rows Of
emeralds of equal size relieve the luster
of the diamonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
Money For Christmas.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2i.-Receiver Failey,
under the recent judgment, istoday pay
ing 10 per cent dividends on all certificates
of the order ofthe Iron Hall. who have
filed aud proved their claims. The
amount to be distributed will oe in the
neighborhood Of 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
PUMPS Keen Her Afioat.

NEWPORT, r. l., Dec. Glowing to the
fact that the dry dock in New York is oc-
cupied, the hole in the bottom of the
steamer Puritan cannot be repaired for a
week, and she will remain here, the
pumps being kept going constantly to
keen her ailoat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
Doing the Best They Can.

Boston, Dec. 2l.-At the meeting of the
relief committee Of the unemployed an
appeal was issued calling upon citizens to
assist in the work of the committee by
giving employment to those out of work
whenever possible. The committee is not
yet prepared to place menAat work, but
will do SO at the earliest opportunity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-21
Ravages OF Grip.

DOVER, ". H., Dec. 2l.-The grip is pre-
vailing here TO such an extent as To cause
much alarm. II is estimated there are at
least 400 people sick in bed, many cases
being of serious nature and terminating
in pneumonia. There were eight persons
lying dead in the city yesterday, some Of
whom died from the effects of the present
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