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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-02
CatOgni's Restaurant

Catogni's Restaurant,
so Salem aveuue. Finest restaurant in
Roanoke. Breakfast ana supper CSC
dinner 35c. Tables reserved for
ladies'. j. j. Catogni, Proprietor. L.
Turner, Manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-02

a. H. JAMESON IL Co., coai callers, hcadauartc era
for Atlantic dynamite and hudson powder.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

CINCINNATI, April 2O.-Conrad Rilde.
brand, living at Turner alley, walked
up to two officers and told them he had
found his wife dead in bed. The off.
GERS accompanied him and found the
corpse cold and stiff and perfectly
nude. A knife wound was found un-
der the left arm near the heart. Every
thing points to murder. The husband
was arrested on suspicion. A neighbor
heard them quarreling several hours
previously and had heard q piercing
scream.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
COTTON.

COTTON, o., May 1.-H. Gramling
has new granary and buggy shed in
course of construction.
John Geeseman and wife, of FIRE.
mont, is spending few days here with
his sister, Mrs. J. Overmire.
Mr.. Mcknight, of the firm of Nc
Knight & Smith, Norwalk, was in
town several days putting up monu-
ment for Michael and Mary Houts,
which is one of the finest in the town
ship.
w. 81. Werlich has moved into the
Cletter property on Main street form
er occupied by George Kuhns, who
now occupies the McGitfin property
near School House street.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Miss Kraft, late of Ontario, Can., is loca-
ted at the home of Mr.. Jacob Brown on
Washington street where she is prepared
to give lessons in mentalmusic--piano
and organ a specially. To those desiring to
attain thorough knowledge in this line an
invitation is extended to call at the resi-
dence for further information. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U. -. eport
RE.A!:,!:!!. "a. Bski9g Bsx5sg'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
killed the Despollsr of His Home.

ALEXANDRIA, Ind, May 2.-Lewis
Gorden shot and killed Dick Dandy.
Gordenis a cripple. His wife was con-
victed before the mayor a short time
ago on a charge of visiting a house of
prostitution. Itwas through this woman
that Dandy met his death. He had
been intimate with her for the past
eight months, and Gorden knew Of it
and warned him to stay away. Dandy
went to the Gorden home and found
the husband present. A quarrel began
immediately, and Dandy started at the
cripple for a fight, when the latter drew
O revolver and fired.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
The Keystone Watch
Case Co. Of PHILADELPHIA,

the largest watch case manufactur-
ing concern in the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it, a bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled off the watch.
It's sure protection against the
pickpocket and the many accidents
that befall watches fitted with the
old-style bow, which is simply held
in by friction and can be twisted off
with the fingers. It is called the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The promptness and certainty of its cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
famous. 1t is intended especially for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping coughs, and is
the most effectual remedy known for these
diseases. Mr.. @. B. Main. of Union City,
Pa. says: "Ihave great sale on Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Warrant every bot
tie and have never heard of one failing to
give entire satisfaction" 80 cent bottles for
sale by D. j. Humphrey. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Adopted April %, 1893.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONO, /
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Road Notice.

NOTICE ia hereby given that petition will
LIN be presented to the Commissioners of Henry
county, ct their next session, June 9th, 1893, pray
ing for the location Of county road on the follow
ing line. to-wit:
Beginning ct q point where county road mum
ber SAG leaves the section line, east Of the b. d O
Henry county, Ohio, and running thence west
along the said section line to the north west corner
Of section Ia, and southwest corner OF section II
all in Marion township, Henry county, Ohio, and
there to terminate. M
''-y'S GEO. sCHoRLING d ct al, Petitioners
April 10th, 1893 At
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The worlds fair contest of the Toledo
Commercial closed Sunday night at 12
O'Clock. 1t viii take all this week to canvas
the vote as it is claimed at least two million
votes were sent in Saturday and Sunday.
The result will be announced Sunday. Ma
poleon has five candidates for the honor, viz
Misses Mayme Wilson, Mary Haag, Hattie
Hudson, Carrie Bloomfield and Mayme
Seys. Success to ali of 'em is our wish.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
THE MARKETS.
Review of the Grain and Cattle Markets
For May 2.

Cincinnati.
WHEAT-62@81c.
CoRN-38@47c.
WooL-Unwashed fine merino, 16@1Sc:
H-blood clothing, 20@22c; braid, 17C5lSc:
medium clothing, 22@23c; washed fine me,
rino x and Xxx, 25@26c; medium clothing,
96@2Sc.
CATTLE-Select butchers, "a 75@5 90:
fair to good, So 75@4 65; common, 81 75@
HoGs-Select heavy and prime butchers,
ga 40@7 so; fair to good packing, 81 10@
40; common and rough. SO 50@7 90.
as SO.
LAMBs-Fall clipped, 81 25@5 80; wool,
IS COOS 5Os spring lambs, IS 50@s CO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The militia company from Napoleon that
assisted at ohancellorsville. made fine ap-
pearance on the streets here, and created
avery favorable impression in the minds of
the people. The presence of the boys in
uniform will revive the movement to organ
ize local company.-Defance Crescent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
OF PUBLIC RECORD.
Matters Of Interest on Record
in the Court House.
Real Estate Transfers, Marriage Licenses,
Probate Court Cases. Etc.
Real Estate Transfers.

Real Estate Transfars
49, AtDsh'lLhh oohshhS'
q - o,U 90 ..aOo W 'onn W. ''nAenof' 20 A''e'
- ''S'ioH 50 'i''o'
NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP.
myrue ". Cornen 70 hehry Snsder,
In section II, SO.
Jonn r. boner 10 Frededick span gler, lot u Ma
p'ioon' seo'ion ~ Souo
FLATRooK TOWNSHIP.
". W. walker 10 WIN. Curris, lo-loo acre IN
secuon o'slVo'
FnilP Doruner 70 'onn oniln' 7" acres IN sec'loh
co. sOoO0'
PLEASANT.
jus. Hry W oeorse o. AeiineF' ioV aeres ~ sec
LIONS ano w. s'zw.
ueo' o. hei~er " onA'' "e'ei' ~ Aere' ~ Se'
tion ., sleOo' 80.
''o' frsaei " onas a. anu N' m' Hsei' iO-AON
%oNAos lo"nsnf ,,,s %
sAO n.o =. nhoiie' " O. y i0A' oO A'ie' A. SOY
-
~. ,n-,.. !. -. =, I,,,,. IN
80. ~ soao ' ~
AZ, = ~ s.0u =. -, SoO.. ~
-. ~ - .a..,aa "a s,oco '0- -'''' ~
e>sD - -
-. s - -,
!, .as.,-, q coon $500 = ''o''' y
A,ron rraas .ar,r Anno Erao. y 1ohn
o,.aa M sorn. a so..,an d saooo
Tr,;o. C.r.roi 7 ~ Tns ~ 80 SAD. vor r.ss.,,
SO sC-1OO acres in section %. se255.
RloHFrEIp TOWNSHIP.
Benjamin +. Waggoner TO Richfed township,
outlot 80 in sectisn 16, S25.
Reuben D. Rjoal to Board of Education lot / in
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Another WORLDS Record Bro,.sn.

LYNN, Mass, May AIN Harney
Brothers shoe shop pair of kid button
shoes were made complete and packed
in carton in 15 minutes As seconds.
The best previous record was "a min
utes. The shoes will be exhibited at
the worlds fair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
sho. His Brother-in-Law and Him,

shos dis brother-in-Law and Himself
MILWAUKEE, May 2.-John H. Engels,
a farmer of Granville, shot and fatally
wounded his brother-in-law, Thomas
Kaemerling, ex-treasurer Of Wauwa-
tosa, and when deputy sheriff at
tempted to arrest him, Engels shot him
self dead. The tragedy arose over diff
terences in the division of certain lands
owned by the mother-in-law of the two
men
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
The 492 hhds old sold as follows;
PIttsburg.

CATTLE-Prime, S. 65@5 90; good, 81 90
s 20 good butchers, 81 65@f 95; rough
fat, So 40@8 so; fair light steers, So 65Q
8 30; light stockers, s3 65@3 so; good f.5
cows and heifers, 50 1894 rs; bulls and
stays, $3 1894 90; fresh cows and spring.
ers, s15 00@40 90; bologna cows, SO O0@
IL 90.
HoGs-Philadelphias, 81 65@7 7O good
mixed, 81 O0@7 60; common to fair York
ers, 81 so@7 40; pigs, 81 oo@7 80; roughs,
SO 00@6 So
SHEEP Extra, IS 2O@5 40; good, IS 00@
10; fair, So SOFA 45; common, 81 6O@3 90.
LAMBs-$3 6O0N0 20
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
somebodr Cnrved Him,

INDIANAPOLIS, April 27..-Preston Da-
Wis, a negro pugilist, barred his breast in
saloon and dared anyone to hit him.
Someone, unknown, cut Davis twice
with a knife and escaped. Davis
wounds are serious.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Every cent we spend with our own mer-
chants and manufacturers must benefit all
of us either direct or indirectly. II you
drink beer buy the home production, it is
as good an article as there is made in the
United States.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The sale of Loss Greek ditch brought a
large number of farmers to the county seat
Monday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Bishop Hortzman of Cleveland will con-
firm over one hundred children at the Catho.
lie Church on Sabbath next. The ceremony
will be beautiful and impressive, and will be
witnessed by full church.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
WIN Not Annant.

DETROIT, April 2S.-Don M. Dickin-
son, whose appointment as one of the
government directors of the Union Pa
cific railroad was announced by Presi-
dent Cleveland, states positively that
he will not accept.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The Presbyterian congregation have re
tanned the services of Rev. Donahey for an
other year, commencing with May lst, mu cl
to the satisfaction of his hosts offtiends.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Uncle Sam After Him Nov.

FARMLAND, Ind, May 2.---James o.
Barrett did not like his mother-in-law
and destroyed letter she wrote to his
wife. He is now in the hands Of the
United States postal authorities.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The bald-hesded man is blessing in
more ways than one. He never, gets his hair
cut on Saturday night. That is what the
barI,ers say,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The Deshler Flag says the Democrats will
hold their county convention on the 9th o +
May. The county convention will be held
on the 18th of May. Bro.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The latest idea in cradles is self rocking
one with phonoGraph atta,hment that
sings lullabies. Napoleon young men con-
templating matrimony should make note
of this.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

George Knipp brought to town, Tuesday.
quite curiosity in the shape of half
pound egg, 61<X8 inches.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

MuNcIE, Ind, April 28. - BERTHE
Sheets, the 6-year-old lad who was shot
by his playmate Monday last, died Of
his iniuries,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

II you want happy home get your wife a
box of "Orenge Blossom" at Saur & Balls
ley's, lm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The Toledo and Aun Ar5Or railroad is in
the hands Of receiver.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

ASHLAND, O., April 2S.-The E. B.
Thomas, Erie engine, designed for the
worlds fair, made 80 miles an hour
from Wadsworth to Sterling when on
its trial trip Tuesday,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Try Ayers Hygienic Coffee, it nourishes
the system where coffee exhausts it. Follow
directions and you will use no other. See
Ad. For sale by Mrs. Shasteen.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Dore, the Tifin lawyer. did not show up
Monday night to give US any more light on
the electric railroad business.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The Detroit EUening News continues its
crusade against DR.. W. N. Tracy, the tenn
perence agitator who conducted series of
meetings in this city. The doctor IS now
charged with being in the temperance field
for the money there is in it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

ST.. MARy's, W. Va, May 2.-The
Ben's Run well is down some 900 feet,
and struck nice show of gas in the
Cow Run sand.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

The burglar at midnight may be feared by
the timid; but he is not so much to be
dreaded as an insidious cough, which
stealthily enters The system, and undermines
the constitution. When the cough first ap-
pears use DR.. Bulls, Cough Syrup, the
effectual remedy for all such troubles.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Mrs. Bade has moved building on the
north end of her lot near the depot and con-
verted it into dwelling house.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

According to arecently developed Youngs-
town prophet the winding up Of earthly
affairs has been postponed until 1914. There
isone great consolation in this: Most
of us will have lost all interest in the matter
before that time, but then we will miss the
grand spectacular display promised for the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Splendid for cough. Mrs. Kate Kidney,
% Lew St, San Francisco, CAL, writes
from the Golden City: 81 have been using
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for nearly five years
and have always found it splendid remedy
for cough. Tam4nevcr without bottle in
the house.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
852 NAPOLEON, o, THURSDAY MAY 1898.

DR.. Bloomfield will build fine new resi-
dence this summer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

Everybody is getting their clothing made
at Meyers this spring. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Chicago.

Hoes-Heavy, 81 40@7 70; packers, 81 16
or A9i common to rough, SO 75il7 rs:
light, SB 15Q97 so.
CArTLE = Prime steers, IS 5o@e 90;
others "A OG95 40; mixed. 50 25@4 So
SflEEP--S3 T506 90.
LAslBsS4 50@7 90.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

WOmhh Fatally Burned.
VALPARAISO, Ind, April 27.-Mrs.
Charles Davis was fatally burned while
getting supper.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

IJTCT REGETVFIl large stock q Letter Heads,
Heads, etc. Call at this office and get prices. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
NERVOUS DISEASES

of all kinds can be permantly cured. Read a
startling medical revelation in the Safe
guards of Life, a leatherette bound book Of
nearly 200 pages, illustrated with numerous
plates and engravings. This remarkable
book will be sent free to readers Of the
NORTHWEST sending cents in stamps for
postage, TO d. Kalkhoff, Toledo, Ohio, or by
calling at his Office, surgery and laboratory,
sos, 507 and 500 Summit street. tt 8
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Cincinnati Tobacco.

HhdS.
Offerings for the week. k..........1,7 ,702 hhds
Offerings same week last year. LIZA hhds
Receipts for the week. ,5S7 hhds
Receipts same week last year. zoos hhds
The offerings Of new were. i, 300 hhds
The Q00 hhda nn,rr cold nn fnlla..-..
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Seed Corn.
Music Lessons.

Admitted supply Of good early seed corn
for sale at this office. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO, /
nrrIrr oE TuF SECRETARY OF STATE
Proposed Amendment to the Con-
stitution of Ohio.



SECTION |. Be Il resolved BY the General AZ
shall be submitted to the electors of this
State on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday In November, 1893, to amend Section
Q, Article XII, Of the Constitution of the
State OF Ohio SO that 1t shall read as follows:
ARTICLE XII.
SEC, 2, Laws may be passed which shall
tax by a uniform rule all moneys, credits
Investments In bonds. stocks, joint-stock
companies, or otherwise; and all real and
personal property according TO the true
10, laws may be passed taxing rights, privi.
leges franchises, and such other subject
matters as the general assembly may direct;
but burying-grounds, public school.housesj
houses used exclusively for public worship,
institutions Of purely public charity, public
property used exclusively for any public
purpose, and other property, may, by general
laws. be exempted from taxation; and the
from time to time, be ascertained and pub
lished as may be directed by law
SECTION 2. At such election, those electors
desiring to vote for such amendment may
have placed upon their ballots the words
"Amendment taxing franchises and pr' i.
leges--Yes,' and those opposed to such
amendment may have placed np0n their
ballots the words. !" Amendment taxing frau
chises and priyileges-N
SECTION 8 This amendment shall take
effect on The first day Of Jannary. 1894.
/
SDfd,sr or The House Of Representatives.
ANDREW l.. HARRIS.
President Of the Senate.
Adopted April %, 1893.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO, /
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
i, SAMUEL NJ TAYLOR, Secretary OF State Of
the State OF Ohio do hereby certify that the
foregoing Is an exemplified copy. carefully
on file in this office, and In my official custo!
X dy as Secretary OF State as required by the
laws Of the State OF Ohio, Of q joint resolu.
tion adopted by the General Assembly Of
the State Of Ohio, on the 22d day Of April,
A. D. 1893.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have
hereunto subscribed my name,
fsRAL, and affixed my official seal. at
Columbus, the oath day OF April,
AID 1888
SAMUEL NJ TAYLOR.
SecretdrV of Sfnif.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04

l. btdLcQ tlub q yOuus SOCioty idug3 llfluk
not thousand miles away from Napoleon,
accidentally dropped hot curling iron
down her back the other day while she was
curling her back hair and it lodged under
her corset. For few minutes she did moth
ing but practice Delsarte and the feather
movement, executing in the meantime a
brilliant staccato vocal accompaniment.
The specifications for the new electric road
provide for the use outside of towns, of 65
pound T rail and $500 white oak ties per
mile. Also that each power station be fitted
with duplicate plants of 500 horse power
each and that each will be composed of an
engine and generator of equal capacity, the
generators to be of low speed and belt
driven. The cars will be heavy and capable
of carrying from 65 to 85 passengers.
Prof. Hicks, Of st. Louis, who has earned
wide reputation as weather prophet, makes
the following prediction for the month of
May. May will open with very cool weather.
It will grow warmer about the 4th, followed
by cold and storms from the 7th to the 18th.
Frost on the 18th. Dangerous storms about
the 22d, accompanied with great electrical
disturbances of the atmosphere. Aud those
who are looking and longing for warm
weather will have to wait until the Doth of
May-that ia, according to Hicks.
A few years ago Oak Harbor at great ex-
pense constructed about three miles Of sew
ers. Mayor Mylandor has complained to
the State Board of Health of the smell that
arises from them. BE attributes the num-
erous cases of sickness, "almost every infant
in the village was affected, and scarlet fever
prevails" to the sewers. The Secretary of
the Board recommends that all closet and
household waste be excluded from the sewers
and house drains be torn up. The villagers
are somewhat excited and wo nder what
sewers are for.-Fremont Messenger.
Fee Bill for Competitive Operatio ms
Teeth extracted. d..................... 25cts
Ordinary Amalgon Filings. .......... 75cts
Set artificial teeth th................... $40 90
Gold crown .....,................ w
The above is not my high grade work, but
lust as good and in many cases better than
You get other places for the price.
If w. j. PIERREPoNT, Dentest,
Bitter Block.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-05-04
Marriage Licenses.

VIM. FL. Krotz and Lizzie M. Heckler.
VIM. Long and Millie Mcclure.
Il. III. Fuller and Nellie Wilcox.
Tilden j. Williams and Nettie M. Palmer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-20
AT THE METROPOLE.
Preliminary Boxing Contests Last Night
Annual Meeting Feb. 1.

Preliminary Boxing Contests Last Night
Annual Meeting Feb. 1.
There were two clever boxing bouts al
the Netropole Athletic associations
gymnasium last evening in the prelimin-
ary set-tos for the amateur tournament
which will take place OH Monday even
ing next. The bouts were both in the
1l5 pound class, the first being between
Albert Kimmil aud Henry McCarthy.
both of Providence. Mccarthy is tall
fellow with long reach, and though the
first part of the contest he seemed too
much for his opponent. Kimmil il a
short but lively fellow. aud towards the
end of the bout made things very lively
for Mccarthy. The latter, however, was
awarded the decision.
Jack Murray and j. T. Kelleher next
donned the gloves and made th ings live
ly for four rounds. At the end of the
four rounds the two men were so appar.
emily equal that the judges ordered an
other round. The decision was given In
kelleher's favor.
Fred Whitford and Jimmy Boutelle
were the judges, Tom Finnerty acted as
referee aud Eraest Wilkinson held the
watch. The entries for Monday evening
include a. Taylor, Ed. Reagan, Tim
Hart, Heglestrom, II. Fenton, Merri-
weather, Charles McNally anu w. White.
The annual meeting Of the Metropole
Athletic association was adjourned to
meet February on account of the un
avoidable abssncs OF several of the OIL
GERS
february Is the club will hold tour
nament Of fencing aud broad sword con-
tests for the state championship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-20
PRIMROSE AND VESTS MINsrRELs

A Crowded House Greets Them at the
Providence Opera House.
Primrose aud Vests minst rels enter.
tanned crowded house at the Providenc q
Opera House last night. and at times sent
it into screams of laughter. The Jokes
were new, and unlike those OF many
troupes, there was no vul garism in them.
The songs were well selected and we'll
rendered. Joe Natus sang velvet and
Rags" Ii was the first time the song
was given in this or any other city, aud
u received merit.d applause from Mr..
NatuS's hearers. Messrs. Van, Lewis.
Janson, johnson, Garland, Natus, Ran
dali, Primrose and West diu h .ir best to
excite the risibilities Of tie audience and.
to say the least, they succeeded. Prob
ably Billy Van was as good at fun max
ing as any of'the troupe, and his antics
were highly amusing.
Tie enter ainment furnished by Lewis
and Janson was OF the uproarious kind
aud sent the audience into commissions of
laughter. e. H. Primrose's medley was
funny, too. and his part in the entertain
ment was OF high order Abachi and
Masaud performed some startling aero.
batic feats, add Drawee's juggling was n
feature. Musical Dale rendered selec.
tions on Swiss handbells. banjo. English
concertina and sleigh balls. In 1.-THE
Bridegroom's Mistake" a short sketch
by j. Melville Jausou, those OF the or
ganizition who danced were given on.
portunity to exhibit their abilities Tbe
program was concluded with the concep-
tion, The Monkeys aud the Farmer"