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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
Earth wilIonench rIro.

It appears to me great misfortune that
the community are not or do not seem
to he apprised Of the good that would re-
suit by the application of earth of any de
scription in case of fire at disasters similar
to that which occurred ut Battle Creek. I
have found the application of earth to
fire an immediate cause Of quenching it.
AS an instances A son of mine and his man
were clearing Off some land, portion be-
ing cleared, on which was placed pile of
rails. Thu rails accidentally caught fire
and were soon in a blaze. On seeing it, the
men ran and separated the rails TO some ex-
tent, but they still continued to burn Be
ing present, | followed. and the first thing
] did was TO pick up earth with my hands
and scatter IL upon the fire, which had the
immediate effect OF quenching it. have
observed that railway ears are provided
with two or three implements for use in
case Of accident / do not remember hav-
ing ever seen n shovel, which, in my opin-
ion, would be most important and valu.
able assistant ia case Of fire. - Toronto
Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
EVIDENCE OF DIRTY wo.K.

The News has been in receipt nf iuicr-
nation from a numhcc of SOURCES 70 the
effect that ceriaip agencies sfo at wcfE 10
on he people wheo be new management
took hold by circulating a story that rhe
News had ceased publication. was sold out
TO another paper, etc. etc Or course The
NcWs has never ceased publication a day
and the new management bas heen lott 10
believe that this dirty attempt 10 ipiurs
the paper was aimed at them. Here Is oDo
OF IA number of communications, how
ever, which illustrates the temporary cp.
erations OF this absurd scheme.
CoLuMnIA Muru ~ LIFE AssuGASce CoNP,sv,l
PEoviogNce, IL. L., Dss. T. ,ss;.
G. II. Rowland, Esl.,
Treasurer OF The News Company:
Dear sn--on esiay, Dee s, the writer eri Mr.
TrafJrd came down on tue ) j0S tra,u from wooo.
so,E Eet, on theNew York New Haven sui Harifare
railroad aul oroa inldirng OF the ncwsboy foI me
News We're told that no saeh paper was pvoishri
We though, perhaps yoa might like 10 remedy this.
Very truly, +. T. MErcAIr.
The News has no concern about the
matter for in the past i've days its won-
dcriui growth OF circulation has carried
1t well out of the reach Of such petty
malice as this. The News viii not hesitate
however, 10 show UP the business il any
fu,thcr attempt TO pursue II Is made, for
it Is already IN possession OF enough in
formation to make very interesting read
ing for those wto huvu engaged IA this
ridiculous schcming.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

The history Of cards In iscountry marks
many interesting periods of the nations
growth. Old time players will remember
the famous cotton plant backs, which.
as the maine would imply, were mostly used
I'm the south, but which were known from
one esrsi IF tirc country ;o tirru-irrr.- One
of the preitiest designs OF this kind was a
compctitorat the FIRST Of tho Crystal Palace
exhibitions in London, way back in the
"nftics," and easily drew prize over the
best II the British exhibits. The cards were
beautiful examples Of the lithographer's
art, and even with the marked improve
ments In methods and machinery that have
since bceH made have never been cxcelled
A pack of these cards sold for si0 in gold
~ those days. New York Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
An ASTOUNDING RUMOR.

This mornings reports FROM Wash
ingioa demonstrate very conclusively
the ndocision AMI vacilIating policy Of
the Democracy upon The tariif. it Is
stated that tho senate will begin work
on the Wilson bill independent OF any
action Ivy the house and TINT there will
be many changes made ia the bill before
1t is reported to tho senate. The M ost
important statement liz that connection
Is the suggestion that the entire principle
OF free raw material m0y be abandoned
or modified very materially.
This suggestion may be classed amcng
those which would properly come under
the head OF important If true" but
though 1t comes through sources that are
generally reliable it seems so incredible
that until subsequent events verify it
that il must be dismissed as merely an
iale f8aaaa-,ii.r
Such total abandonment of rrin-
ciple by the Democracy would never be
countenancrd by the party leaders. aud
The News does not believe that they ATE
yet at that point where they contem-
plate political haiikari.
For years their slogan has been fteo
raw materials. 1t was their watchciy
long before they began TO openly declare
for free trade. Ii has been the one point
around which all their tariff IctorIn ar.
guinents have been built. aud its
abandonment means their entire
submission to the policy Of protection.
But it is nevertheless certain that tho
Wilson bill, as announced, Will never
be passed by congIesa. Already Demo-
cratic manufacturers arc bringing pres
sure TO bear upon members from manu-
facturiug districts, and the pressure is
much greater than was anticipated.
Protests from every section Of the coun-
try are pouring into Washington by
mail aud by wire, and in the share of
delegations. Just how effective these
protest will be cannot be predcte'l, but
that they will result in material piplili-
cations of the terms Of the present Lill
there can be no question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
An Ohliging Landlord.

"Before lease the house again, Mr..
Bonds" said the tenant, IL want to know
IL You will put in another furnace We
were very cold last winter"
Certainly I'll put in another furnace"
returned the landlord.
"Then I'll sign the lease" said the ten.
ant, grasping the pen and writing his name
"When shall we expect the furnace mem"
"Well, OF course can't promise that def
initely. Furnace men every uncertain"
said Mr.. Bonds, putting the lease in his
safe. "But-ah-I assure you. it will be in
and ready for use before the LIST OF May
Exchange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

IL would appear from the third volume
of the census OF England and Wales that
the total number of both sexes employed
on the land, which in 1871 was /, ,l53.544,
and in 1851. OIL ,9f1, was in 1891. 9s0,27S.
showing total decrease of 1921 for the
90 years, in spite of the general increase of
the population. Part of this decrease is
due TO the diminished employment OF
women and boys, which is probably pure
good. But the total figures certainly con-
firm the impression that the people are re-
ceding from agriculture London Specta-
t..v
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

Providence News New In the Hauds of
n stuck ComIapg.

stock ComEapy.
PROVIDENCE, Dee. 1.-Tas prcy,csr:,
) Nsws, which; a iew dsya gsp, ,wss .ail
unde: the lfcttlospys o. la9ytsaFs, tai
'faiien Into pew hands. .s1mSg1
+, There has besn m s-esnszst;cc rccsr
The charter which tedi GA tSnfaiy bal
y betd bat ofshich n 0d 81. issa.. t:sf
The prcsidsnt isNcsorcs + MsHiassa.
local snd dramatic critic ca the Prag,.
dencs Journal; TIE vice presidsot sai
secretary. Martin l.. Day, city edilc: ct
The Journal, and treasurer, Charles II.
Howland formerly night editce ca fse
Journal and private secretary 10 eS.u5y-
ernor u w Lsdj
Assoeiatei with tten will tc H. w
Jennings, private secretary CT Cos y.
Russell Brown. soj Alfred NJ WILLIAMS,
Formerly editor OF the journal
The real owuers. however, ate ss!d 10 ta
Gov. Blown, ex.Gov. Ladd. oSMsyo;
+. {. Sayios of Pawirckei, and OK cci-
gsessman w q, Aroold, wno hJic ths mo'i
gage on the plant
The News, sdno.iiiiY, wi. % c!tra Es.
publican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
TEDIOUS LITIGATION.

Tho iaw,s DELAY TO which Hamlet re-
fers in his soliloquy on life has by no
means been reduced since Slakcsicrc's
time. A vcrdict Of 5000 has just bcon
rendered in case growing out of the
action Of tho mob which took possession
Of the Jail at New CLEANS some years
ago and which resulted in the killing OF
a number Of Irliuns mmisoned for
completely with tae Alaiia outrages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
A Rilic I,nIl,s Coursc.

II may not be known 10 the general
reader that rifle ball DETECTED from its
course Immediately resumes its line ot
flight after trimming the object it is UNA
BILE To pass directly through-that is 70
say, n ball turned from It's course by a
rib passes under the skin until it reaches
point mathematically opposite to the
point where IL entered the soldiers body,
aud then passes out, resuming its exact
line of flight, IL enough of its initial ve-
lUcity remains.--Firc and Water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
SONG.
IjleasUle


II love were what the rose Ia,
Twould shut at close Of day,
And az the touch of autumn
'Twould fade and die away.
Jf love were what the rose Is.
Its fragrance would depart
And make n lonesome garden
OF all the human heart
III love were what the rose IA.
'Twould ease no weight OF GRIEF
And In the stormy weather
Dismantle leaf by loaf.
IL love were what tho rose IL.
All. who Of love would singf
Or in tho clutch Of winter
Look forward TO the spring.
Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

A police officer recently came to Super
health was failing, saying, why, have
not slept night for weeks" The fellow
did look as though he had been losing
sleep. and the superintendcnt granted him
a weeks vacation. II was afterward learn
ed that the officer was working % might
turn.- Pittsbury Dispateh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
He Cwaupel.

81 had an 1853 25 cent piece in my coin
COLLECTION once" said Wilfred, "but got
tired OF it aud swappcd it,"
What did you swap 1t fory" asked Tom.
1.-TWO glasses of soda water and an 1888
n cent piece. Then swapped the H. cent
piece for stick OF chewing gum. "-Ilar-
per's Bazxr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

CHAPTER DXXIX.
An Ordinance permitting the Narragansett Flee
tric Lighting company TO put up and maintain
poles and wires in Edith street.
tApproved December 2. 1885,
II is ordained by the City Council of the City OF
Providence as follows:
SECTIoH ]. THE Narraganseft Electric Lighting
Company is hereby granted permission 10 put up
aud maintain poles and wires for conducting cur
rents Of electricity for the purpose OF Transmitting
and producing light, heat and motive power in, owe
and along Edith street.
SEC. , The permission hereby given Is subject
tc the provisions Of Chapter LNIl otthe Ordinances
excepting the provisions contained IN Regulation
\. Section 9, OF said Chapter
true copy,
Witness: WILLIAM r.. CLARKE,
decf-st City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

Mr.. OLSEy's assaults upon tho trusts
mp to date have been confined to an at
tempt to define and describe them. If
that doesn't exterminate them they have
more lives than the proverbial feline.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
Rates For Clerrytuen.

Clergyman TO hotel clerk)-What do you
charge dayf
Clerk Three dollars.
Clergymau- You have rates for clergy
meII. of course.
Clerk Oh, yes, sir.
Clergyman How much are they?
Clerk-Three dollars Boston Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
THE CITY or PROVIDENCE.
Dexter Donation Town MeetinS.

Pursuant to the ordinances OF the City OF Provl-
dencc the Freemen OF said city are hereby notified
and warned to meet IN town meeting IN the Common
Council chamber City hall, on the third Saturday
ot December lss3. being the 10th day OF December,
O'Clock y. for the transaction Of business
Iatng the property and estate devised TO the town
II Providence by the last will and testament Of
Eheuezer knight Dexter. dcnomnated the Dexter
Donation aud the Asylum and other city property
connected herewith.
Given under my hand in said City Of Providence
this STU day OF December. 1893, a. ID.
WILLIAM L. CLARKE,
decs-7t City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
CiIY OF PRovIDENcE.
THE TRY OF PROVIDENCE.
LAMP DEPAR TMENT.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF IIours.
Providence, Dec, 2, 1856
Sealed proposals win be received at this Office
uniil December IL. at II O'Clock m, for furnishing
supply Of deodorized naptha ofa gravity 70O for
one year from January ], 1894. Say twelve barrels
per week, less 10 be delivered at lamp de-
pariment yard, and empty barrels removed by the
contractor free Of charge.
The committee reserve the right to reject any
all bids.
a satisfactory bond will be required for the per-
foTmance of The contract
For the committee
HORACE X. BLANCHARD,
decf-6t Chairman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

DEAR old Lunnon! Chappie w. w.
Astor has experienced the vigors Of that
city's fogs for nearly year aud yet
hasn't single banker for American
6alubrity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

A DESCRIPTION Of Queen Liliuokalanis
new dress has solidified the Kanakas in
their determination never again to sub
NIT to her rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

New HAvEs just escaped going Re
publican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

The attention Of Mr.. ]. Sterling
Morton is called to the fact that he has
pulled out the April stops in the weather
organ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

Mr.. OINEy's recent dissertation on
the trusts may be summed up somewhat
in this wise: "A trust is a mighty good
thing for me to let Alone"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

THAT eminent protectionist sheet, the
Atlanta Constitution, is giving some
stunning arguments against the Wilson
bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

The recent financial perturbation {"
is good. Grover has lost none Of his
faculty for shrouding ideas in words.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

IT is again time for the London Times
to refer to Mr.. Hornblowerl as Tam
many's choice for the supreme bench.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

ANANIAs PARAMOUNT COMMISSIONER
BLouNT will bo able to get his bearings
q congress does It's duty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

THE Gatling gun is to be fred by cleo
tricity. Popular opinion is divided as
to whether or not this is electrocution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

Mr. CLEVELAND would do well to ap
point special commissioner and consul
to The Sun Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND at least can't
complain that his message has failed to
attract attention and comment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

STREET CAR tours are very much sf-
fected by all classes OF people nowaiaye.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

AT last accounts the Providence river
in the vicinity OF the bridge was still
alive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

If DIR. Dana continues his assaults
much longer Mr.. Cleveland Will be com.
PEELED to call in the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

THERE is good opening for some
ambitious young man at Rome just
now.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

JOHN d. RocEErELLER says he doesn't
know how rich he is. Still, John iu
never short of pocket money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

THERE is no nutrition for tho laborer
In President Clcvelands message.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08
improvement of the
Teeth.

So eiy requires OF ~ neniber- that tney shall b.
gent cmen aii ladies In all things and the teeth
not less than the drr~s Language ans, de- ortment.
must be- beyond crtiCism. DR TlLLIN0fIASt t
at hi. tariurs No 30 Westminster street. makes a
specially a tupfovtug tho appearance ~ hnd fe.
mos ing disCU ia atiuts from sccnt teeth ~ well
the vafiOus meyhnnicai operations required IN ~.
moving and replacing dccuNcd teeth. Tue DCcinr
will b. pleased TO advise you. Without charge.
tae treatment aba care VI tne teeth. at any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-08

GhllL1
CHRISTMAS -
- DISPLAYS.
With this week our departments put
on their Holiday garb, and from now
until January ! viii be brilliant with
the things ofthe festival season.tarly
purchases mean best selections and
absolute satisfaction.
Christmas haDdseIChiefs. .
New Initials for the early holiday
trade onl, % and SOC. --hnc quality
Mems Japanese Silk Randkerchefs
with new novelty initial only 50 and
75c. A magnificent line OF fine Linen
Embl cidered Handkerchiefs beautiful
designs, from SOC. to So. An lncom-
parable assortment OF french Hand
kerchefs, with exquisite hand en-
broideries, from S4 to So each.
Christmas Aprons.
They make the prettIest Of holiday
gifts. We open a beautiful line OF
Lawn and Hemstitched Linen Aprons;
one pretty style Of fine stub, with
hemsttching up the sides and on the
striags, together with Servants
Aprons, very large, and with all-oyer
embroidery. All prices, 2sc, to 81. 30.
Christmas PercaIes.
Thousands OF customers take ad-
vantage OF the opportunity these
pretty fabrics offer for gift making.
We open tins week an entirely new
line OF the Puritan Goods, wealth
Of novel and tasteful designs, at IL
l-2c. yard.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1893-10-12

him that his cup was full. and so it was
tor it refused to hold more. AS he
entered his home, chilled without but
hot within, he was greeted by an un-
familiar voice coming from the regions
of the telephone.
Give me Blair's,' it said Is that
Blair's- Blair's- do you understand
0, yes, it is you, is it Mrs. Blair? Well,
say, | want to speak to Miss McCrea
-O-pshaw! you must know her
she's the young lady that works for
you-O, she's out, is she? Well when
she comes in, tell her Miss Doolan
told you to say that Mr.. Brennan has
broke his leg-she'll know: he drives
Judson's horses me and Mrs.
Judson want to know whether he is to
go to the hospital or to his friends
You can send your answer to No. 999.
They'll let me know. Give Miss Nc
Crea my love, and tell her not to
worry about Mr.. Brennan. Good by.
Jones confronted stately creature
as she stepped into the hall
Look here, young woman, who are
you?'
I'm Miss Doolan, and I'm stopping
at Judson's-as housemaid.' she an
swered, so taken aback that for the
moment her self possession failed her.
And to whom have you been tele-
phOning?
TO Blair's Judge Blair's over on
the avenue-a friend OF mine stops
there
And are you in the habit of calling
upon ladies in that fashiOnH
It's very good fashion, for all l
see,' she retorted impudently.
And what business have you to or
der an answer sent here for me to
carry on night like this?'
Mrs Judson and me took you for a
glnJieman, sor, ana we thought you
wouldn't mind obliging ladies'
Nor do |, but | don't know either
Mrs, Judson or you, and l don't pro
pose running errands for you
oh, then don't bother yourself, sor
We can hire boy she flung back
with scornful laugh as she bounced
out.
Now, Jane, want you to distinctly
understand tnat the last message has
been carried from this house. l have
probably to night sown the seeds Of
pleuisy and pneumonia broadcast in my
system; nave walked twelve squares
to deliver a message to the wrongper-
son; we have had baggage here us
ing our telephone as if it We're her
own, and we have been at the beck
and call of the unpaying public for
for the last six months. Now, if the
telephone people are not here by noon
tomorrow, to threaten legal proceed
ings against me (Goodson has promis-
ed to complainof me) for undermining
their business, | shall have that
wretched instrument dragged away
body and soul and we will try some
other form of economy in the future
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No THIEF WILL TOUCH 1T.

A costly ring, unguarded by police
or other special protection, hangs
suspended to silken cord round the
neck of a statue of the Maid of Alma
dena, the patron saint of Madrid, in
one of the most frequented parks of
the Spanish capital It is set with
valuable diamonds and pearls, but,
according to the Philadelphia Record,
there is not the least danger of it being
stolen; the greatest thief in Spain
would sooner steal the plate from his
own mothers coffin than even so much
as touch the uncanny relics. It's his
tory is curious and interesting, being
equal to anything related III mediaeval
folklore 1t was made in accordance
with a special order from the late Al
fonso XII, who gave it to his cousin.
the beautiful Mercedes, on the day Of
their betrothal. She wore it constant
ly during their short married life.
Upon her death the king presented it
to her grandmother, Queen Christina.
She died soon after accepting it, and
the king then passed the deadly little
ieweled band of gold to his sister,
Infanta de Pillar, who died within a
month after. Again the accursed
circlet started on its deaply rounds,
next finding place upon the finger of
Christina, daughter of the Duke Mont
pensier In less than 100 days she,
too. was dead. Alfonso then put the
cursed jewel in his own casket OF
precious relics, and lived less than a
year after so doing. Is it any wonder
that such a harbinger of death can
safely hang on statue in an unguard
ed square?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1893-10-12
OUR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE

First publication Sept. %. 1881 No. 5S
N ROBATE-MANITowoC COUNTY COURT.
| In the matter Of the estatate OF August
Horn, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Fried
rich Schomberg executor of the estate of said
deceased for the adjustment and allowance of
his administration account land the assignment
of the residue of said estate to such other per-
by law entitled to the same):
1t Ia ordered. that said account be examined,
adjusted and allowed at special term of said
court to be held at the office Of the county judge
IN the city of Manitowoc. i'll said county, on
Tuesday, the 3lst day Of October, A. D.. 1893,
1t is further ordered that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account by this court as
aforesaid, the residue of said estate be. by the
further order and judgment of this court. assign
ed to such persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of the examination and allowance OF
'such account, and the assignment of the residue
of said estate. be given to all persons interested
by publication of this order for three successive
weeks, before said day in the Manitowoc Pilot
weekly newspaper printed and published at the
city of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated 18th day of September, A. ID. 1893.
BY the court.
oct19 EMIL BAENSCH, County Judge
Schmitz x Kirwan. Attys.