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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21
General Hnncocks Widow pend.

NEW YORK. April 2o.-Mrs. Almira
Hancock. widow Of Major-General Win
held Scott Hancock. died 1t $50 p. N.
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21
TrnnessecS Financial Condition.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. April 2o.-An
interview with State Comptroller Harris
In to-morrow's Times will cay that for
tho FIRST time In many years the State Of
Tennessee viii In July meet the semi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21
Pickett Camp.

tsrr.S e camp held very largely at
esW nsmbers present we're MAYO, n, Ine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21

LITTLE ROCK. ARK, April 2O.-News
was received to-day Of a fearful cyclone
that swept down the Fourche Valley
several days ago, leaving death and havoc
in its wake. The town OF Boles. sixteen
miles north of Dallas. Polk county, was
almost swept off the earth. 1t Is known
that seven persons were killed.
FAYETTEVILLE. ARK, April N.-At
noon Yesterday cyclone passed through
the valley Just south OF here, leaving a
barren waste behind 1t. Many families
were In the storm last night without
shelter, their houses having been carried
away No lives we're lost as far as Is
known. although number OF persons
were injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21
More Deaths From the Storm.

MERIDIAN. MISS. April 9.-Over
40 people were killed and 200 injured in
the track Of the cyclone in Jasper and
Clarke counties. The course Of the storm
was through vast pine forests. broken
here and there by farms Huge trees
were torn out by the roots and carried
long distance in the air. Four MEM
bers Of the family OF William Parton.
Of Pachuta. were found a mile from
their home, stripped OF their clothing
and their bodies horribly mangled. Par
toms baby was carried half mile from
home and dropped uninjured.
Southern Georgia Swept by Winds.
SAVANNAH, GA, April 20.-A special
to the Morning News from South Georgia
report that section OF the State as being
swept by terrific rain and wind storm.
AT Chipley, eight residences and several
barns were demolished. At Albany the
storm was accompanied by almost inces-
SAINT flashes of lightning A negro cabin
was struck. but its inmates ESCAPED in
jury
Naldosta reports all crops, Including
cotton. badly damaged. No other points
have been heard from as yet. and no loss
OF life is reported. In this city the wind
and rain were terrific but at noon the
weather became pleasant.
Hotel Annex Demolished.
WILMINGTON. N. c.. April 2o.-The
annex to the Island Beach Hotel Is a
complete wreck. involving heavy loss.
The main building is uninjured. II is
estimated that the wind there reached a
maximum velocity Of fifty miles an hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-21

R. E. Richardson. secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
RIGHT TO THE POINT.
The new comet must be adress reformer, as
il does not wear train.

The new comet must be adress reformer, as
IL does not wear train.
We have not yet heard the opinion of the
Prohibition party regarding Oliver Sumner
Teall. but he will probably be voted an honor
airy member.
II only George w. Child's optimistic opin-
ions of President Cleveland might be realized
"a
The way of the rainmaker is hard In Kan
sas. One OF them has just been sued by far
mer whose crops he spoiled. Strange to say
he spoiled them with real rain.
Emperor William is a pretty fair sort OF
wire puller after all. Where did he get his
training?
A good many French convicts have causeto
bless the fall of the Bastile.
Won't somebody drop piece of ice down
the back Of Congressman Bland?
Tree hundred West Point cadets are going
10 the Worlds fair en- masse. We are glad
that somebody has at last got after the Col
umbian guards.
Two track laborers were killed by railroad
train while engaged In hostile pugilism. me
ruling passion was strong in death.
The decline of volapuk has been followed
by a gratifying decrease in lockjaw.
Altgeld Is an American citizen according to
the letter. but not the spirit, of the law.
Princess May has written an essay on how
to make biscuit. We refuse TO buy II unless
tbs endorsed by Prince George.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
A LESSON At HOME.

An object lesson in the effects of the
present commercial crisis has at last
reached this city, and the first blow that
is struck is one whose importance makes
it all the more noticeable.
The discharge Of 400 men from the
machine works of the Brown and
Sharpe Manufacturing company is an
act whose significance can not be lightly
passed over.
The Brown and Sharpe company does
not employ ordinary laborers. Its pro.
ductions are without superiors, If no,
without equal. among manufacturer
of fine grade tools in the world. Its
workmen are experts, and have many OF
them been with the company for years.
The work is of so fine grade that the
government depends on 1t for its finest
measures and gauges.
This Is the class of men of whom
nearly half of full force of 1000 were
last week discharged. They Were given
no hope that matters would be better in
the near future. The company simply
had to cut down IFS force because the
people didn't seem to want the goods.
and didn't want to pay for them when
they got them"
It was expected that the serious COM
mercial crisis could scarcely pass with.
out being felt here to some extent, but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
naooMsu EAsI AND WEsI.

1t is the Western "boom" that has
wrecked so many Western banks, so 1t
is now reported from Washington.
The Western "boom" is a very differ
ent thing from what is known here
as boom in the East.
Here 1t means growth, there it means
initiation. The Western idea of
"boom," would surely ruin the most
prosperous town in the country.
1t Is almost always worked by some
clique or Syndicate" that has a tract
of land to dispose of at prices above its
value.
These "booms" always leave the town
poorer, and oblige their business enter
priscs to resort to all sorts of expedients
to keep up credits and keep business
moving.
What is known as "boom" here in
the East means nothing but legitimate
increase of business, a natural though
rapid growth.
Our booms add to the wealth of our
towns and cities, and are in all respects
beneficial.
Western "booms" cannot help being
ultimately damaging in their effect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
WENT TO HEAv EN-.

A woman out in Illinois. which state
is rapidly acquiring reputation as the
scene of wonders of all kinds, from the
Worlds fair to Gov. Altgeld, declares
that she has been dead, has been in
heaven and has seen and talked with
Christ.
She apparently died, after an illness
that baffled the skill Of the doctors, but
revived and rapidly recovered, declar.
ing that she had been in heaven, had
seen and talked with Christ and that
He told her she could return to earth for
a time.
This will strike many people as alb
surd and many more as sacrilegious. n
will cause others to revive questionings
that must have assailed them with
more or less frequency during the past
many years.
The near approach Of conditions we
have called natural to those we have
called supernatural has been the sub
ject Of great deal OF thought and in
vestigating study, and there are con-
stantly demonstrations that the divid-
ing line is an imaginary one wholly.
It is difficult to believe that this
woman's assertions are strictly true, but
it is also rs difficult to prove that they
are not strictly true.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
AlTGElD'S APOLOGY.

The governor of Illinois is, 1t is
reported, about to publish an elaborate
defense of his action in pardoning the
anarchists.
The points of this defense, as pub
lished, indicate that the governor has
drunk deep at the gaseous and noxious
fountains of anarchism, and that he ex-
poets the American people to dismiss
consideration Of the principles that they
have hitherto regarded as fundamental
in their scheme of government.
Gov. Altgeld alleges conspiracy on
the part of the police and a shadowy
body of rich men to convict the anar-
chists, charges substantially that the
trial court was a party to it and that
the supreme court affirmed the judg-
ment of the trial court because the j us
tice who did the chief portion of the
work was "the protege as well as the
friend of Judge Gary"
If the printed summary of this docu-
ment of justification is trustworthy II
will add nothing to Governor Altgeld's
reputation for honesty or shrewdness,
but great deal to the reasons the
American people have for regarding
him as an enemy TO the country that
has given him an opportunity to rise
above deserved obscurity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

"a LACK of elasticity" is Mr.. By
NUNS idea Of the cause of the present
financial crisis. He also thinks ther
has been over-speculation. Whoever
has followed the course Of the stock
markets for the past year or more will
be somewhat puzzled to place the over
speculation, as there has been almost
no speculation. Mr.. Bynum is like a
great many other men who have spe-
cifics for the great national I'LL: He has
his remedy but he has no cure to point
to in proof Of its efficiency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

the high class industries and the most
skilled laborers are the last ones to suf-
fer usually when business becomes dull.
They are the men whose experience and
knowledge is valuable and can not be
replaced at a moments notice. Most OF
the local industries are of high class,
but it is hardly to be expected that this
leading concern of fine mechanical pro-
ducts would be the first to suffer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

THE Consolidated officials say the
3vs-hour New York Boston train is not
70 b abandoned, but that, ON the con-
1sary, II u to be improved and its ser.
vice strengthened This is good news.
The development Of large section ol
Nev England depends very largely
men ths work u this company now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
To Builders and Contractors.

once OF the Superlntende Mt OF Public buildings
City Hal Providence. X. l.. July IA. 1885,
The Joint standing committee on city property
invite proposals for Luilding ditions and alters a.
tons 70 the Arnold street ana Manning street
scnOolhouse buildings.
Plans and specifications may be seen at tn. office
OF Hoppin, Read A Hoppln. architects, 80 West
minister street. Providenca X. l. Bids will be
sealed nd addressed To the undersz nod. and Will
The tight to reject any or all bids Is resolved
DAVID BURTON.
Chairman Of Committee on City Prorerty.
ALBERT T. MANSFIELD,
supsrlntendent VI Public Build ings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

THE officers Of the British feet, to
which the ill-fated Victoria belonged d, !,
al seem to have scented danger when
Admiral Tryon gave the order that sent
him and his ship to the bottom. The
pity Is that some Of them had not the
courage to tell the admiral Of his error
before 1t was too late.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

TEN THOUSAND looms idle in Man.
chester, N. H., ought to convince work.
ingmen, such of them as voted for the
Cleveland ticket, that they never made
. greater mistake than that in their
lives. The testimony Of events is piling
up wonderful volume of evidence
against the Democratic idea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

PoPUIIsr rule or some other malig-
nant cause has depopulated Kansas to
the extent of $4,000 within the last two
years. The horrible thought suggests
itself to other states that some of the
exiles may be Populists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

WHILE we have corn and hay and
wheat to sell, Europe is expecting a
serious shortage in those crops. Europe
ought to be made to give up some of the
gold we have sent over there before
snow flies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

IT would seem that the anti-Sunday
Worlds fair openers could have laid
aside their prejudices last Sunday for
the benefit of the martyred firemen 8
families. But they did not.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

II is again reported that the German
Emperor intends to ovisit the Worlds fair.
It u Chicago report, and may be in
tended to stimulate the business of ar
ranging early fall excursions. II Will
liam visits this country he will be given
royal welcome, and he will enjoy his
neighborly call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

A PRIzE-FToHrER has been killed in
the exercise OF his manly art 1t is
somewhat difficult to determine where
to direct sympathy, or whether or not
decent people ought not to mildly
rejoice. aA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

ToOWnerS andDriYerS Vehicles

ONCE OF the Superintendent OF Hacks
City Hall. June 2s. 1so3
All wagon licenses expire on the first Monday In
July In each year, owners Of market and grocery
wagons and all other kinds OF vehicles must renew
ord r 10 retain their NUMBER. owners OF such We
hicles failing 10 comply with the provisions the
law, Will not only lose their number but will bc
liable 10 prosecution.
GEORGE IA. NoRCRoss.
June 2s. IT, Superintendent OF Hacks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

IT is very seldom that one meets a
man 30 sensible that he win not mako
some allusion to the temperature on
days like this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
KANSAS 10 promised the sec

KANSAS 10 promised the second largest
corn crop on record. If this cheerful
prediction proves true it will be found
F. to be- a condition worth a thousand
times more for business than the wild
eyed schemes Of the esteemed lieu
tenant-governor Of suffering Kansas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

All our shade WORK and decorative
work Is in most competent hands and
satisfaction guaranteed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
Facts

are merely indicative Of the general,
all-round progress the News is max
ing, and has been making during the
past several months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
Inexpensive
Summer Fabrics.
Cottage Draperies

Which we make and put up In the most
artistic manner will give you pleasant
surprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
The Dull Season

Can easily be made prof.
liable, if merchants have
goods people need, are
willing to sell them at a
fair price Gall things con.
sidered). and will prop.
erly advertise them. We
make this statement and
will prove it to any mer-
chant who will carry out
our recommendations in
good faith
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

Bona-fde subscribers have been
added to our lists during the three
weeks ending with the 18th inst.
This is our hot weather, dull season,
record. 1t shows how the News is
growing and how it is esteemed. We
do not believe in much Dragging.
These
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
Our Our Idea !!::..

Is to put stores into just
this relation with Gus
toners The News, if
the opportunity it
presents is properly util-
lied, can make trade for
the most deserted store
in the dullest season. 1t
guarantees that, You can
try it if you wish, and we
will see that our state
ments above are all made
good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18
4. W.LADD co.
Astonishing Mark-Down
Children's Outfits

The balance of lines from
the choice stock in our Chill
dren's Department is dis
played in the left aisle, Main
floor, this week. and offered
at cost, or less, to close. Here
are some of the extraordl-
nary bargains:
All GretchenS only
$500 (marked down from
81, IS, SO, $Io.)
All Blouse Waists
only ST.. 90 (marked down
from $I.25 and 2.5o.)
All Boys Refers only
So (marked down from $500
and 5000.
Boys Flannel Suits
only So. 90 Gall wool, with
blouse waist and trousers
marked down from $500
Boys Sailor Suits
only So. (The balance OF
our beautiful stock of inn
ported suits in Jerseys. They
are marked down from $Io.)
Come EARLY!
II w lam m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

We have not yet heard the opinion of the
Prohibition party regarding Oliver Sumner
Teall, but he will probably be voted an honor
ary member.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-07-18

names. These are not street sales,
but paid subscribers for a stated
time, the written orders for which
are all on file in the News Office.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-12-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others AID enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup OF Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will no;
accept any substitute if offered.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-12-15
SKITS AND soUiRs.

'Ts this building fire-proofP" asked
the man with blue glasses and large
gripsack, mot if you're "a book
agent" replied the janitor, conclu-
sively
Teacher - Emma, what do you
know of the orchid familyP Emma
If you please, madam, mamma has
forbidden us to indulge in any family
gossip.
"Where is Mrs, Sham?" "She has
gone to the symphony rehearsal &" '
elias her husband gole with her2''
mo; he rs in the woodshed at a
Chopin recital"
First-Nighter WHAT Every seab
taken? Ticket Seller-Every one; but
don't be discouraged. There win be
room enough after tho first act.
was at the rehearsal
She-You abominable mani No
flowers, no reception, barely a pleas
ant woodland have been away eight
weeks! He.-You are right am in-
deed an ungrateful wretch.
Mudge-I was just thinking of the
resemblance between my salary and
my breath. Yabsley-How's that
all windP moo. Not that exactly.
But as soon as l draw it have to
blow it."
II wish, sir, to ask for the hand Of
your daughter in marriage" "Bub
are you IN position to support fam.
ily?" "Oh, l think so, SIR "Yes;
but you must consider the matter
pretty carefully, for there are ten of
us"
Old Friend--My dear fellow, now
that your days work is over, como
along with me and well have long
talk. Bank Clerk-Oh, you really
must excuse me, as l have barely time
TO catch train. Come to the bank
some day when am at work and then
we can talk to our hearts content
whats the matter, Footlite," said
an actor. II thought you had a
splendid engagement. $50 did L.
But had to give it up" ''Why"
You see they cast me for the villain
in melodrama" Il should think
you would make a good villain"
mo. Pun physically incapacitated. /
abominate cigarettes.
At a certain town, named M, a
class at a school vas to be- examined
in scripture. The examination went
on all right till the examiner asked
the head scholar TO name text in the
bible. The scholar gave the text
"And Judas went and hanged him
self" quite right" said the exam
liner; give me another" Go thou
and do likewise"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-12-15

of the most gigantic intellectual ma
ture, and not man of Authorizations.
And when i see him fall from the sad
die, blinded and overwhelmed, | say
there must have been something in it.
And, my dear brother, you will find
that there is something in religion
somewhere. The only question is,
where?
There was n man who rode from
Stamford to London, ninety-fiye miles
n five hours, on horseback. Very
swift. There was n woman Of New
market who rode on horseback thou
sand miles in thousand hours.
Very swift But there are those
here, ay, all of Us are speed
ing on at tenfold that velocity, at n
thousand fold that rate, toward ctern-
ity. May Almighty God, from the
opening heavens, fash upon your soul
this hour the question of your eternal
destiny, and oh that Jesus would this
hour overcome you with his pardoning
mercy, as he stands here with the
pathos of broken heart and sobs into
your ear, Il have come for thee. l
come with my back raw from the beat
ing. l come with my feet mangled
with the nails | come with my brow
aching from the twisted bramblc.
como with my heart bursting for your
woes. can stand it no longer. am
Jesus whom thou persecuteSt"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-12-15
SKITS AND SQUIBS.

"Is this building fire-proof?' asked
the man with blue glasses and large
gripsack mot if you're a book
agent" replied the ianitor, conclu-
-:---t--
She-You abominable man! No
flowers, no reception, barely pleas
ant woodland L have been away eight
weeks! EIe-You are right am in
deed an ungrateful wretch.
Nudge 81 was just thinking Of the
resemblance between nv salary and
my breath Yabsley-IIow's that
all wind? Moo. Not that exactly.
But as soon as l draw it have to
blow il"
II wish, sir, to ask for the hand of
your daughter in marriage" But
are you IN position TO support fam
ily?" "Oh, think so, sir" Eyes;
but You must conside. the matter
pretty carefully, for there are ten of
us A."
Old Friend-My dear fellow, now
that your days work is over, come
along with me and wen have n long
talk. Bank Clerk-Oh, you really
must excuse me, as have barely time
60 catch n train. Come to the bank
some day when am at work aud then
we can talk TO our hearts content.
whats the matter, Footlite," said
an actor. II thought you had a
splendid engagement" $50 did I.
But had to give it up" ''Why?'
You see they cast mo for the villain
in a melodrama." II should think
you would make a good villain. 4"
no. Pm physically incapacitated.
abominate cigarettes.
At a certain town, named NJ, a
class at a school was to be examined
in scripture. The examination went
on all right till the examiner asked
the head scholar to name a text in the
bible. The scholar gave the text,
"And Judas went and hanged him
self" Quite right" said the exam
liner; give me another" Go thou
and do likewise.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1893-12-15
August
Flower

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state Of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. restored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment Of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont.S