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The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

sides the tubes tor Sandy Hook his com
pany Is TO construct a battery of three
l5.inch pneumatic tubes for San Fran.
cisco and one of them will be shipped &c
San Francisco this week. The contract
price for all six with their foundation
complete, is, in round numbers, $3.50, =
900. Two more tubes of l5-inch calibre
are 10 be built for Boston harbor.
For the test for the Sandy Hook tubes
old hulks will be selected TO be de-
stroyed. The trial will be severe and a
large number Of projectiles. both loaded
and unloaded. will be fired at all ranges
and degrees Of elevation.
AT the bombardment of Alexandria the
British feet deliberately anchored at a
distance of 1000 yards-less than one
mile-from the forts and opened fire.
The effect Of the fleets high powered
guns, even those of the heaviest calibrs,
was not as disastrous as was expected.
Mortar fire was needed, and commenting
upon this fact Lieutenant Vreeland, l..
s. N, Of the Naval Intelligence Office,
says:
Had the fleet included dynamite
torpedo thrower that vessel could have
placed herself behind any one Of the
huge armorclads of the attacking squad
ron and from that position could have
easily landed within the shore forts at
an angle OF fall of about twenty-five de-
gress projectiles filed with the enor-
nous charge of five hundred pounds OF
dynamite, the effect of which can be i'm
agined. Conversely, had the shore works
possessed one or more dynamite throw
ers the attacking fleet probably would
not have calmly delivered its fire from a
/, 600 yard range.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02
French In the Telephone.

The French language, 1t appears, Is
better adapted TO the purpose of the tele-
phone than the English. 1t Is stated that
the large number OF sibilant or hiss syl-
lables in English renders IL less easy
and accurate means Of communication.
Some English words arc especially diff
cult Of transmission by telephone. The
word "soldier" is cited as one OF these.
Proper names frequently occur in the
midst Of an otherwise perfectly audible
and intelligent conversation which the
car cannot possibly catch. These must
bc spelled out, involving dclay.-LElec-
tricty.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02
In MadaOascar.

The island of Madagascar has two
distinct climates, two classes of ma
tives, and two classes Of fauna and
fora. Along the coast IL is tropical
and malarious, and the natives are
darker and larger than In the inte-
rior. The interior is high table
land, and mountainous. There the
climate Is cooler and the natives
smallerand lighter In color than on
the coast. But In the interior they
are moro intelligent, and they rule
the island.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

The names Darby and Joan are now
synonymous with man and wife.
They originated in u popular ballad
called DARBY and JOAN" written BY
Henry Woodfall In the last century.
II is not generally known that tho
two characters Of the ballad were
real pcrsonaGes. John Darby and hlp
wife lived at Bartholomew Close, and
died In 1880. In tho poem Joan gets
dissatisfied with being a household
drudge, and declares that her work
Is harder than her husbands labors
In the Geld. He offers TO exchange
places with her, and she consents.
The result is that 10th are quite con-
tent TO 60 back INTO their Legitimate
spheres.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02
ABOUT rsacycvia.

Bacteria are simply micros oopic
plants OF varying size and shapes,
some OF them being so small that
Is. 900 laid end 10 end would not
make row more than an inch In long
Some are Hat, others round or oval,
and still others are rod shaped. The
oldest form OF all is that OF the one
that is the exact counterpart OF cork
screw. In all cases they are so MI
nutc that one needs powerful mi
croscope In order TO study them, aud
In no case can they be perceived with
the unaided eye alone.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

cIAIB OF OHIV, NITN " IOLkNOe Ise
Lucas COUNTY.
FRANZ J. CHENEY makes oath that he Il the
senior partner of the Arm Of r. j. CHENEY a
Co, doing business In the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each aud every case OF Cstarrh that
cannot be cured by the use NJ Halls 'sCArARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CukNEY.
sworn 10 before me and subscribed I'm my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID. 1850.
49,, A. w. GLEASON,
t~) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure istaken internally and act :
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
4. j. CHENEY A Co., Toledo. o.
eN-Sold by Druggists, 7bc.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

A Brooklyn florist has four or FIVE
chameleons in one Of his windows. They
are from South America, and seem 20
have suffered no change in their removal
10 a cooler climate. They lie upon the
leaves Of his palms and other tropical
plants, aud arc occasionally found 10
alter their color a little, though generally
IL is only from one shade Of green TO
another.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

Az English lady owned big st. Ber-
nard which would kill lambs. One day
a farmer gave the dogs mistress pretty
lamb. she put it on the lawn with the
dog and sternly commanded him to let 1t
alone. He did, and the two became
close friends, nor would the dog ever kill
q lamb.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

Antwerp. Belgium has population Of 25o,-
600, and is the largest seaport on the cont
nent OF Europe.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

No matter OF how long standing. Write
for free treatise, testimonials, etc, to :.
Hollensworth n Co, Owego. Tioca Go. y. 4.
Price al: by mail Sl.lA
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02
Has n Diagnosing Watch.

BeechAru's Pills correct bod effects Of over
eating. Beccham's-no others Scents a box.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

Pittsburg aud Alabama dealers arc COM
peting for coal contracts at New Orleans.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

A Pomona, Col, hotels serves grasshopper
on toast.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

In 1927 the New York prico OF cow was
$50; ofa yoke of oxen, 800. U3o
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-09-02

gOITRECURED sEsP Klein e. rsEs sIEssI.' E.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Famous Hunters.

In Signor Gessi's "Seven Years in the
Soudan," the author describes 1.-THE
Brothers Duma," two hunters renowned
from Kanka to the Victoria Nyanza."
They were in the habit of killing the
buffalo, the rhinoceros and the leopard
the fiercest animals in the country-with
no more emotion than European would
experience in shooting rabbits. They
were often sent for from different parts
to kill some lion which was doing some
mischief. OF their elephant hunting the
author says:-In all the villages the bro
theirs found an enthusiastic welcome; the
people knowing that wherever they were,
meat was never wanting. Both men
were strong-limbed and of uncommon
agility. When an elephant rushed upon
them, they calmly awaited him, and at
the right moment leaped to one
side. The elephant, not being able
to stop, turned towards one of the
two brothers, and the other plunged a
lance into his side. The animal then
Quilted the first man, and fell upon the
one who had wounded him, and that in
slant the other cut the tendons of the
hind legs, bringing the elephant at once to
the ground. One day, however, one OF
the brothers was near falling victim to
his boldness. He attacked an elephant
alone in the usual way, but stumbled and
fell. He rose directly, but the elephant
had already seized him in his trunk, and
hurled him to distance of fifteen feet.
Fortunately he fell In the middle of
thick bush, and escaped with some
scratches and bruises. His friends
laughed at the accident, and the next da.
he said: al would rather eat my wife
severR times than not take my revenge
He set out again, refusing the company
of his brother. Late in the evening he
returned and called the village together
Come he said, ''hclp me bring in the
tusks, and take rs much meat for your
selves as you like" All the population
followed him. He had killed nine huge
elephants.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Emergency Protectorate EstabIIshed.

Uncle Sam has established a protectorate
over the Hawaiian Islands or rather Min
lister Stevens. as Envoy Extraordinary for
the United states, has done so The act
was acknowledged ut o'clock on the
morning of February 1st when the Stars
aud Stripes wers raised over Aliuolani
Hall and Minister Stevens issued the fol-
lowing proclamation:
To the Hawaiian people:
At the request of the provisional govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands hereby in the
name of the United States OF America. assume
protection on the Hawaiian Islands for the pro-
lection of life and property and occupation OF
public buildings OF Hawa allan soil as far az may
be necessary for the purpose specified, but not
interfering with the administration OF public
affairs by the provisional government This
action Is taken pending and subject to nego-
JOHN L. STEVENS.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tary of the United States.
UNITED STATES LEGATION, Feb ], 1893.
Approved and executed by G. q. WILrSE. Cap
tain United States Navy commanding the
United States steamship Boston.
Minister Stevens action was primarily
due, IL is stated. 10 inCessant agitation on
the part of certain whites, who, the Adver-
tser says, have always teen the curse OF
the country, coupled with English and
native newspaper efforts to discredit and
block the new government These agencies
spread through the town feeling OF un-
easiness and distrust The provisional gov
eminent council concluded that some posi-
tive step was necessary, and that it would
be wisest to call on the United States for
direct assistance
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
James a. RIsine.

A MYSTERIOUS man.-Toronto Mail.
WAS not born to e.--Minneapolis
Tribune.
THE most illustrious American. -Bos-
ton Record.
BIa-HEARTED, generous, and bitter.
New Orleans States.
THE greatest American OF recent
timea.-New York Tribune.
THE foremost private citizen of the
republic.-Boston Journal.
AMERICA has produced few more brill.
liant men.-Richmond State.
Won the respect and admiration OF
those who contended with him face &c
face in public life.--Pbiladelphia Rec
ord.
THE Republic party loses its most
distinguished and capable leader and
the country a statesman.-New York
World.
The United States loses the man who
has been distinctly her greatest man
within the present generation. San
Francisco Chronicle.
HIS greatness will best be measured
and his enduring fame will be built up
on the later period OF his life. st. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
JAIL FOR DE LEssEps.
| Frances "Grand Old Man" Sentenced TO
Five Years In Prison.

Frances "Grand Old Man" Sentenced to
Five Years I'm Prison.
The sentence In the Panama cases have
been delivered. nj. Ferdinand de Lesseps
is sentenced to be imprisoned for FIVE years
and TO pay a fine OF 5,oo0fianc NJ Charles
de Lesseps Is sentenced 20 imprisonment
for Ave years and TO pay fine OF 3.75)
francs each. NJ. Marlus Fontaine and Nj.
Cottu are each sentenced to impr sonment
for two years and TO pay fine of 1880
francs. NJ. Eifel Is sentenced to I'M
prisonment for two years and To pay fine
of u, 900 francs The decisions have made
profound sensation and are regarded as
severe. particularly in the case of the elder
De Lesseps, who is 81 years of age. Much
sympathy IS expressed for the aged man,
who is very feeble 1t is believed that he
will not long survive the disgrace.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16

Two Die and Two Are Injured In burn-
Ing Hotel AZ Centersiiie.
A terrible disaster occurred at Center
vile. Iowa. Thursday morning by the burn
ing OF the Continental Hotel Two per-
sons we're killed They are; Mrs Mckee.
the iandlady. died OF injuries received from
jumping from the third story; samuel
Lewis. Greeley. Iowa. burned 20
death. Injured; william Hale. Ottumwa.
travelling man. three ribs broken. thumb
torn on. considered critical; M. A. Roberts
ottumwa. attorney. feet burned. At Ave
o'clock flames we're discovered issuing
from the basement. and In a few mo-
ments the Gre. which originated from the
furnace. had enveloped the entire three
story brick building. The alarm was given
and the guests we're awakened The hotel
has long been the subject OF much COM
ment. and predictions OF disastrous results.
should fre break out. have often been
pade. These predictions we're proven cor
rect for OF thirty guests and number OF
regular boarders who were penned In by
the flames two perlshed and many others
narrowly escaped
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Striking supes Interrupt Plays.

At Philadelphia nearly every theatrical
performance was interrupted Monday night
by a strike of the scene shifters and stage
hands. These employees, TO the number OF
over $50, are organized In a union, and
their grievance Is that they are compelled
TO work too long after the curtain has
fallen. They are willing to work half
hour after the play. but they demand pay
at the rate of so cents an hour for all time
over half hour The proprietors OF the
Arch Glrard and Empire acceded 10 their
demands. but the otlIrs made shift as best
they could
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
rHE snlNNlNo M TIE VAIL.

Twas more than hundred years ago
And Boston town was young, you know,
In that far day, and what We call
The Cannon now. was then the "Afall'
A fine old-fashioned name that meant
A public green where people went
To roam at viii or play game
With email" or mallet. much the same
AZ now they play with bat and ball.
Twas here. then, on the Bosom Mall.
More than hundred years ago,
There was the pref lest sight and show
That any eyes had ever en-,
Upon the lovely level green,
r. in the cool and lcafy shade
That elm and oak tree branches made,
A littls flock of smiling girls,
With dimpling chseks and teeth of pearls,
And modest cap and gown aud frill,
Sat spinning. spinning with will.
An hour or more with girlish grace,
The busy workers held their place,
And eager cr1wds came up to gaze,
With some to wonder. some to praise,
While newer corners bent TO say
AS you perhaps may say to-day
Who read this page-"Oh, tell us why
Aud wherefore now these spinners ply
Their busy wheels in sight Of all,
Upon the open public Mall2
A curious show, pretty scene,
But tell ms what the show doth mean?"
1t means, it means, that long ag,,
When Boston town was young You know,
It's councillors and rule ssought
From d y to day, with prayerful thought,
To serve the interests of the town
They held beneath the British crown.
And so one day, amidst theic wise
And well-laid schemes of enterprise,
A scheme arose to b ing the art
The Irish weavers knew by heart
Into the town of Boston bay.
And ere the scheme cou cool, straightway
A message went across the sea
To Eins shore, and presently
In Boston harbor cam to laud
A little group, a little band,
Who jovially settled down
Within the precincts of the town
To teach the folk of Boston bay
To spin and weave their famous way.
But fancy their amazement there,
The curious question, and the stare,
When, fiocking to the spinning class,
Came many a high-placed little lass.
Twas not for these the scheme was laid
And carried out; the plan was made
For poorer folk, the rulers cried.
Then smiling gentry-folk replied
With nevera word of yea or nay,
But, still persistent, held their wsyl
And thus it fell that high and low,
And rich and poor, hocked to aud fro
Across the town tc learn the art
The Irish weavers knew by heart,
And such the skill was soon displayed,
That by and by each littl, maid,
Or rich or poor. or high or low,
Was homespun-dressed from top to toe.
And then and there it came to pass
The spinning -school, the spinning-class,
Became the fashion of the hour,
And ragged with such desp tic power
That then and there the folk decreed
And all the councillors agreed,
That on the peoples public green
These spinners spinning should be seen.
Mora Perry, in st. Nicholas.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Birth OF a Coal octopus.

movement IS on foot looking TO the
formation of a combination of all the rail-
road coal operators OF Western Pennsyl-
vania Several secret conferences have
been held, and 1t is stated that the owners
of 100 mines in that region, representing
fully s15,0oO,O0o capital, have signi6ed
their intention of Joining the combine.
The objects of the trust will be uniformity
OF prices, reduction Of expenses, and tho
regulation OF the car service.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Capable of Anything.

A pert young Scotch advocate, whose
case had gone against him, had the to-
merity to cxclaim that be was much
asfonished at such decision" whereup-
on the court was about to commit him
to Jail, when John Scott, afterward Lord
Eldon, the counsel on the other side, in
terfered in his favor: my lords, my
learned friend is young; If he had known
your lordships as long as have done, he
would not have expressed establishment
at any decision OF your lordships IAN
apology which seemed to satisfy the
court. II Argonaut
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Effect of Climate on Physical Size.

Climate or altitude has a great deal &c
do with regulating the size of the human
species, DIR. Henry Goldthwaite says.
"Big men, physically speaking, are not
found in tropical countries or low lands.
Now, there is Tom Reed of Maine. Any
one would know without being told that
he came from cold or mountainous
country. Size is not so much question
of eating and drinking and inheritance
as it is of locality. believe that the
children of giants, if born and raised in
low, hot country, would eventually be-
come as small as the average inhabitant
of the district"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Guilty of Falsifying Pay Rolls.

At Toledo. Ohio, the end of the Henry
Bower case came after dragging along
through various courts for nearly year.
The jury found Bower guilty of having
kept false pay roll while Street Commits
sloner of Toledo II was charged that he
had the name OF n man now dead on the
list and another who existed only in name.
and that he pocketed their salaries weekly
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Fortv-four Perish.

The insane asylum OF the STAFFORD Coun-
ty workhouse, about four miles from Dover,
N. H., was destroyed by fire Thursday
night and forty-four OF the inmates we're
burned to death. The building was two
story wooden structure, $50 by 13) feet,
and burned like finder
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
cholera spread, in Marsellies

Twelve deaths from the choleraic COM
plant prevalent In Marseilles were re-
ported Friday. Among the fresh cases Is
one in Valette, a suburb not infected be-
fore The authorities continue to give
clean bills OF heglt to vessels leaving for
other French ports.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Manitoba Exempt.

Archbishop Tache, OF Winnipeg. has Is
sued IA circular commenting on the views OF
Archbishop satolli on the school question.
He says Mgr satollrs opinion regarding
schools does not apply TO Manitoba, where
Catholics are trying to seizure separate
schools
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
WON bY Silver Mon.

BY vote OF 152 TO 1l3 the House Friday
declared that it would not take mp apd
pass bill for the repeal OF the sherman
silver law. his result settles conclusively,
so far as this Congress is concerned. the
fate OF the proposed repeal II Will not DO
carried.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
He Deserved II.

Henry Woolwine, a leading merchant OF
Rush Hill, Mo, has been sentenced To six
years ! nprisonment for committing an as
sault on 14-year- girl.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
studied Too Hard.

At beaver. Miss Laura Phillips. 10 years
old. shot and killed herself She was we'll
connected and student OF the West Den
yer High School, Overstudy is the sup
posed cause OF the suicide.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
shot Her because She Jnted Him.

At Brooklyn John McCanrey and ifs
sweetheart. Sarah DUFFY, engaged In low
er's quarrel Upon her refusal 70 marry
him he drew revolver and fred at her.
The girl IL mortally wounded. Mccartney
ned, and IL is believed he has committed
suicide
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16

An engine without any cars attached ran
into a workman's train on the Lehigh VAL
ley Railroad at Espy Run, near Wilkes
barre. Pa One man was killed and ten in
Aae
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Coo,,,Ioo ar Tea he.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S eekly review of trade
says:
Two i'm ortant events. the defeat OF anti
silver legislation in the Senate and House
aud the concerted deposit of gold by the
New York banks IN tue treasury In ex-
change for legal tenders, have directly OPP
posing but powerful influences upon the
markets. and IL is yet too early TO deter
mine what the net result may be.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
II. c. De Mile No More.

Horny C. De Mile. the playwright. died
OF typhoid fever at his home in Pompton,
N. j. He is supposed to have contracted
the fever while experimenting repairs 10
t1e drain pipes in the grounds about his
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Want a ST. Louis Pastor.

committee from the Broadway Taber-
nacle, one OF the richest Congregational
churches in New York, is endeavoring &c
secure the services OF Rev. DR.. H. NJ Slim
son. pastor OF the Pilgrim Church in st.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Aged Mrs. Shea. of Boston, Burned.

Mrs Catherine Shea. ut Boston. was go
ing down n flight OF stains with lighted
kerosene lamp In her hand. when she lost
her balance and fell The blazing oil few
all over her PROSTATE form and she per-
ished. She was &c years old and a wealthy
widow
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Al NIammoth Fence.

ST. Louis detectives arrested Mrs. Mary
Mayhem, proprletress of house, and
found in it sealskins and other Goods
valued at over IS, 600. Foity pawn tickets
we're found in the bosom OF the woman's
dress, which represent almost as much
tpnra
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16

SEVERAL States will not have as SUBJ
stantial OF costly buildings on the
Worlds Fair grounds as some business
houses will have. One firm is TO erect a
building 20 cost se5, 900, and many others
will have handsome and expensive head
quarters.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
YOUNG Girl Cbarged with Poisoning.

At Philadelphia. Katie Horlocker. girl
OF 16 years. was arrested, charged with
several times attempting to poison the
family OF her uncle. John Horlocker, with
whom she had been living.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
life with Grin Not Worth Living.

6erhardt Benckenstein, a well-known
Cincinnati salesman, committed suicide by
cutting his throat with a razor at his home.
The deed was caused by the grip He
leaves n family
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
AnInceniive to Study.

The faculty OF the Ohio University re-
solved that no student should be permitted
TO engage in any intercollegiate athletic
contest who is not above The average ia his
class standing. The students are indigN
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-16
Tracy Accepts the Monterey.

The Union Iron Works, San Francisco.
have been notified that the coast defense
vessel Monterey, now at Mare Island navy
yard, was officially accepted by Secretary
Tracy