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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
A Dance without q Smile.

They have a singular kind of dance
conducted ON the greens Of country vii
lagos in Russia. The dancers stand
apart, knot Of young men here, knot
of maidens there, each sex by itself, and
silent as a crowd Of mutes. A piper
breaks into tune, youth pulls off his
cap and challenges his girl with wave
and a bow. II the girl is willing, she
waves her handkerchief in token Of as
sent. The youth advances, takes a cor
ner Of the handkerchief in his hand and
leads his lassie round and round.
No word is spoken, and no laugh is
heard. Stiff with cords and rich with
braids the girl moves heavily by herself,
going round and round, and never al
lowing her partner to touch her hand.
The pipe goes droning on for hours in
the same sad key and measure, and the
prize of merit in this "circling," as the
dance is called, is given by spectators to
the lassie who in all that summer revelry
has never spoken and never smiled
New York Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
Women usurers.

Women are, as we know, invading
most trades and professions, but it is in
teresting, says the London Lady, and not
a little startling to learn that they have
even taken to the doubtful one of usury.
"You would hardly credit" said well
known solicitor recently, "what hugo
number Of women money lenders there
are about" Many of them have small
private connections only, obliging femi-
nine friends or acquaintance pressed for
the amount of some dressmaker's or mil
liners bill with temporary loans at inter
est. But there are others who 20 in for
it acknowledgements, and, in fact.
make quite handsome income out Of it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

Of the late Lord Tollemache's consid-
GRAFTON for Others an amusing instance
has been related by his brother. One
day, at Peckforton, he came down ear
lier than was his won't and happened to
look into the drawing room. He found
the room mot done" and Uttered with
brushes and busters. Extremely dis
pleased he rang the bell impetuously,
and the inculpated housemaid was sum-
moned, but when she appeared, instead
Of administering the intended rebuke,
he apologized to her for coming into the
room so early, and was so full of excuses
for his untimely visit that she said at
last, "Pray, don't mention it, my lord"
London Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
Malta Drinking Water.

"The best water ever drank" writes
a correspondent, "was at Malta, where
it is collected on the fat roofs, which
are most carefully cleaned preparatory
to the heavy fall of rain which takes
place when the weather breaks the first
or second week in September. Every
house has below it an immense tank,
often of the same area as the house, and
about 12 feet deep, and into this pours
the beautiful fresh water, which comes
up cool and sparkling when wanted"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
Big Guns Don't Last Long,

An English authority, in speaking of
heavy guns, says that the 10 ton gun,
lot inch bore, will fire 95 ordinary
rounds. after which the gun is unfit for
further service. The 81 ton gun, 1871 inch
bore, will fire 1877 rounds, and the 40
ton gun, 10 inch bore, will fire 16O
rounds before becoming useless. The
cost of the British 11O ton gun is Ss9,-
600. That Of the 81 ton gun is $54, 800,
and that of the 46 ton gun eS1, $780,
lapa Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
DREAMING.

The cooling fingers Of the twilight lay
A balm upon the fevered ebb Of day,
And. languor lulled by dream winged spirits IN
their flight
Between the half uncertain hours Of dark and
light,
dream OF thee.
TITLED through the silvery sphere of fading
day,
A late bird homeward wings its wearied way;
And, through tho wide tranquility Of upper
sea
Attunes his vesper note of faroff minstrelsy
To songs Of thee.
Far from the west the sentinel Of light
Sets the dead altars Of approaching night
Aname, and paints the ambient skies with
mystic gold,
Whose liquid light reflects the happiness Of old
OF mo with thee.
The sky, the air. the sea, the earth, its flowers,
Lie STEPPED in magic Of tho moonlii showers.
And II Far out beyond the waves, where sky
meets sea,
From star to star across the nights TRANQUIL.
lity,
come TO thee
Tho evening winds. distilled from fragrant
flowers,
Pour out their incense on the dew wrapt hours,
And on the still, sweet harmony Of sky and sea
Istray little space into infinity
To dwell with thee.
Thus when the fingers Of the twilight gray
Pour balm upon the ebbing tides Of day,
!, languor lulled by dream winged spirits In
Between the half uncertain hours Of dark and
light,
Can live with thee.
Amy Seville Wolf.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
Ancient Stationers.

In medimval times the stationarius, Or
stationer, held official connection with a
university and sold at his stall, or sta
tion, the books written or copied by the
librarius, or book writer. Such is the
origin Of the modern term stationer, one
who now keeps for sale implements of
such service, and not usually the pro-
ductions of literary persons, ,-Harper's
Bazar
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
Scared Enough 10 Dive.

"See here" said the man who had
married a widow, 'hasn't your hair
turned gray rather suddenly since we
were wedp"
"Oh," said she, "that's from fright. l
was so scared when You proposed to me,
don't you knowp-Indianapo Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

A woman wearing stays as loosely as
Is possible for such articles to be worn
exerts pressure Of 40 pounds on the or
gans which they compress. Such figures
IN cold print are startling.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

When you speak Of bees, designate the
kind referred to. There are 1900 species
popularity known as "wild BEES" 5000
being natives of the Americas. Britain
has 70 species of bees and 10 of wasps.
OF the latter there are ITO species known
to entomologists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

In the Vatican library there is trea-
tise ON dragons, a manuscript in a single
roll 800 feet long and foot wide, the
material of which is said to be the
tanned gut of great dragon"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22
The Nurae,s nnsiness.

The Callor-Do the children mind You
when the mother is out?
The Nurse-I don't require any mind
Ing, ma'am. was not hired for them
TO mind me, but for me to mind them.-
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

Queen Victoria's Jubilee Book" the
volsme containing the jubilee speeches
and addresses, is 1a inches thick, has
leaves 2 by feet and weighs 03 pounds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-11-22

The strongest animals In the world are
those that live on vegetable diet, say
the vegetarians. The lion is ferocious
rather than strong. The bull, horse,
reindeer, elephant and antelope, all con-
spicuous for strength and endurance,
choose vegetable diet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
A Congressman,s Mail.

Aside from the congressman's regular
duties in committee and on the floor OF the
house, his correspondence hitherto has
consumed the lions share Of his time, di-
rectly or by consequences. AS rule nearly
every letter received by him entails the
writing of three letters on his part-irst,
one of acknowledgment; second, one of
inquiry, addressed to some official in one
of the departments, and third, one an
nouncing the result to the constituent. In
addition, the departments have to be Wis
tied frequently in search of information
and many other errands have to be per-
formed by the statesman who would faith
fully represent his people.
The daily mail Of some Of the leading
congressman, and even of some of the most
obscure ones, often amounts to 80, 80 or 100
letters, chiefly OF nm official nature. If a
representative undertook TO answer them
himself and supply the wants expressed in
them by their writers, he would find it alb
solutely impossible to do anything else. On
the other hand, II he attempted TO perform
his broader duties by participating in the
discussions and legislation of the day, he
would have to leave his letters unopened
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

For many years my occupation took me
to crowded political and labor meetings,
generally held in rooms destitute of any
means OF ventilation. The heat was in
tense, the air fetid and poisonous. | have
left such meetings bathed in perspiration
and plunged into the chill air of a winters
night, thereby running the risk of catching
the severest cold. Yet, strange to say,
enjoyed a singular immunity from such
aggravating ailments.
At the first touch OF cold air I took a
deep inspiration and then held my breath
for half minute, in the meantime walk
Ing as fast as could. During that half
minute the pores OF the skin were closed
against the chilling atmosphere, and by the
time the lungs called for reinvigoration
the body had considerably cooled, and the
risk Of a chill was over.
recommend this practice TO public speak.
ers, vocalists, entertainers and those who
are obliged to frequent unduly heated
rooms. In my ows case the practice never
failed, and although fully believed in It's
value l never understood the reason of it
until learned scientist came forward with
the remarkable theory that while holding
the breath the skin could be maintained
impenetrable to the sting of the bee. .-Jen-
ness Miller Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

prize on cocks first second and third prize on hens
Blue Turkeys. Horace vose, frst prize on cocks
first second and third prize on hons.
wild turkeys. Horace Nose, first prize on COCKS;
frst second and third prize on hens.
Pekin ducks young. ID. H. and II. Il. Arnold
Lonsdaie, nrst and fourth prize; John #. Render,
Drownylle, third prize.
Pekin ducks old. John r. Render, Drownyille
first and second prize.
Russisa rumpeter pigeons. Phiiandar Williams
Tnnntor. trst prize. NJ
Motllsd rrnmpetor-pigeon Phnander Williams,
first prize
Black Barb pigeons. Wright Buckley, Valley
Falls. first prize.
Blue Winged Turbot pigeons. Wright Buckley,
first prize.
Homing Antwerp pigeons. Wright Buckley, first
prize
Blue short Faced Antwerp pigeons. Wright
Buckley FIRST prize
Red Checker Short Faced Antwerp pigeons
Wright Buckley nrst and second prize.
Blue English Owl pigeons Wright Buckley first,
second and third prize.
Premium for best exhibit OF pigeons. w. III.
Green, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
VAN ALIEN TALKS.
He Relieves That Mr.. Cleveland Will Soon
Appoint His Successor.
Special 10 The News.


LONDON, Dec. 15-J. j. Van Allen, who
arrived at Liverpool Wednesday, on the
steamship Majestic, was questioned here
yesterday as to his declining the appoint
ment to be United States ambassador to
Italy. Mr.. Van Allen said:
The letters from Mr.. Cleveland, the
state department and myself left nothing
further to be said. Mr.. Cleveland urged
me to reconsider my refusal and vindicate
my appointment, showing my fitness by
my performance of the duties ofIthe post.
have received endless letters from
friends and strangers, Democrats and Re-
publicans, commencing my attitude in
the matter, but regretting my refusal.
The senate was favorable to me, with
the exception OF few Republicans. /
have not received any intimation as to
whom Mr.. Cleveland will appoint in my
stead. dare say they will get somebody
who will represent the country far better
than / could, but they will never get a
man who would try harder to do so than
would.
do not care to refer personally to the
New York journal whose attacks upon me
were so virvulent and groundless, but
shall maintain toward it the attitude
adopted by me at the time Of its first at
tack-the attitude of silent, dignified con-
tempt.
This, indeed, was the only course left
open for gentleman. am and have been
from the beginning greatly consoled by the
reflection that the newspaper in question
in no wise represents American
journalism. Since its unjust attacks
began have received innumerable letters
showing that it is sinking greatly in pub
lie estimation. 1t has been limited,
whether truly or not, am unable to say,
that this newspapers attacks were
prompted by disappointed ambition and
by jealousy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
A Cure For Damn Unnscs.

People who are unfortunate enough to
live in damp houses, particularly near un-
drained land, are apt to think that there IL
no help for them save in removal. They
are mistaken. Successful experiments have
shown that it is quite possible to material
ly Improve the atmosphere ia such neigh
borhoods in very simple manner--by tho
planting OF the laurel aud the sIuaower
The laurel gives OF an abundance VI ozone,
while the soulful eyed" sunfower is po-
tent in destroying the malarial condition.
These two, II planted on the most restricted
scale In garden close to the house, will be
found 70 speedily increase the dryness aud
palubrity OF the atmosphere, and rhouma-
tism, II It does not entirely become a mem
ery OF the past, will be largely alleviated.- -
London Tit-Bits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
DEMOCRATS OPPOSE.
sttfs ttlINS st STA
THE WILSON TARIFF BILL OBJECT-
ft.ED .TdiBgMANY CONGRESsMEN.
twenty-five Democratic Members Have
Already Signed m Agreement to OPP
pose It and Others WIN Follow Suit.
Special 10 the News.

WAsHINoToN, Dec. 15.--Within the past
week the revolt in the Democratic ranks
in the house against the Wilson bill has
grown immensely. Several informal meet
ings OF the Democratic congressman who
say they will vote against the bill in the
house have been held, but no concerted ac-
tion has yet been taken. The leaders in
this opposition are awaiting the return of
Representative Lewis Sperry of Hartford,
Conn.,, before they make public their views.
Before Mr.. Sperry left the city he drew
up paper binding the members to vote
against the bill, and pledging their support
to the movement. He carried this paper
away with him, and when he left there
were twenty-five signers. Since Mr..
Sperry's departure a number OF Democrats
have expressed their desire TO put their
names to it. Representative Moses Il.
Stevens Of North Andover, Mass, in con-
versation with one of the opponents of
the bill, said: "You can count me as one
of your number"
Mr.. Stevens is one of the leading Demo-
cratic members of the ways and means
committee, and one of the four who did
all the work in preparing the details of
the schedules of the bill. But he has
been dissatisfied with the bill. Among
the opponents of the bill are nearly
the entire New Jersey delegation. Should
fifty Democrats in the house join
the revolt and vote against the bill, it
means its death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
THE CAPTAINS FAULT.
Why the Honduran Authorities Fired on
an American Steamer.
e3 yyEYROSSEr STREET

cpeciai 10 Ine news.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15.-The official
correspondence in regard to the firing by
the Honduras authorities on the Pacific
Mail steamer Costa Rica, in the port of
Amapalpa, Honduras, Nov. 6, throws new
light on the matter, and shows that the
American commander was really to blame.
When Capt. Villela of Amapalpa was
informed that Bonilla, Honduran fugi-
tive, was aboard the steamer bound for
Guatemala, he informed Dictator Vas
quez. The latter ordered him to extradite
Bonilla. Capt. Dow refused to give up
Borilla, whereupon vasquez sent this dis
patch:
"Protest against the attitude of the
steamer captain resisting my govern
ment's demaud, and request him to admit
service on this protest by signing it,"
The captain refused to sign this docu-
ment. Then Vasquez ordered Villela to
present the protest q second and third
time.
Then the dispatch added: "If he still
persists In refusing, give him his
clearing papers and il, in defiance of our
laws, he then attempts to sail from the
bay, do your duty, and detain him by
force. You can use all the means in your
u
last resort, the artillery"
Villela replied that Captain Dow
neither signed the protest nor showed it
to Bonilla, and he asked whether he
should lombard the steamer, as he was
advised this act might entail serious con-
sequences. Word came from Vasquez to
fire on her. II he had not the courage to
do so another commander would be ap-
pointed.
The only thing that saved the passen-
gers was nightfall. Twenty-one guns
were fired, but in the dark they could not
hit the steamer.
The story as given out to the American
press declares that the captain of the
Costa Rica had his clearance papers, and
was fully justified In leaving port. This
official correspondence shows clearly that
he had no right to leave port without
signing this service of protest, which
would not have compromised his company
or this government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
WILL CROKER RESIGN.
Rumor Again Has II That Tammany
Leader Is Through With Politics.

Special TO The News
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-When the annual
reorganization OF Tammany hall is COM
pleted next month"; Richard Croker may
announce his formal retirement from the
leadership of the wigwam.
1t was given out yesterday, apparently
upon authority, that within the past few
days Croker has confidSd to a number of
his associates his desire to get out, and
that plans are now being formulated to
preventive Grant Martin faction tax ing
control when Croker disappears.
The executive committee of Tammany
hall will meet Thursday afternoon, Dec.
n, and the committee of organization will
meet in the evening. The following night
a meeting of the general committee
will be held. These meetings will
arrange all the preliminaries
for the caucuses or primaries,
and will issue the call. The expectation
is that at the meeting of the executive
committee Croker will make his wishes
known.
In Tammany circles today there was
considerable suppressed excitement, and
one of the leaders said that something Of
sensational character would develop
within the next few weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

J. A. Harmon of North Adams Killed
at East Greenwich.

nt East Greenwfch.
The body OF man was found on the
railroad track just north OF East Green
wich this morning. The man
had apparently fallen from
some train last night. Medical
Examiner Fifeld came down this noon
and the body was taken to his
undertaking rooms. 1t was
identified by marks on the
clothing and by letters as that Of j. A.
Harmon, and he is believed 10 have be-
lcnged in North Adams. He was
well dressed, had small sum
OF money and two tbeater tickets
for night before last at the Providence
Opera house. The body awaits the orders
of parties interested.
The body was turied in the snow, his
jaw WAS badly smashed and he was prob
ably killed as he fell from the train.
II is believed that he fell from the
train due at East Greenwich
at 5:i5 p. m. Why the fan
was not noticed and why the body was
not discovered before are questions that
are yet to be solved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
POMONA GRANGE.
The Providence County Grange Meets
mud Elects Officers.


aud Elects Onicers.
The annual meeting and election OF Off
GERS of the Providence County Pomona
Grange took place with Union grange No.
l3 at Slatersville, North Smithfield, yester-
day. The officers elected were: Master,
Daniel j. Bushee, Kickemuit No.
"a, Warren; overseer, Walter $.
Cook, Cumberland Hill, No.
II; lecturer, Mrs. Emma Aid
rich, Union No. 13, satersville;
steward, A. Clark, Roger Williams, No.
10, East Providence; assistant steward,
Isaac Steere, Burrillvi.le, No. 4, Harris
VILE; chaplain, Mrs. Edwin Arnold, Bor-
der, No. 3, Woousooket; treasurer, Ben
jamin Martin, Roger Williams, No. 49,,
East Providence; secretary, Mrs. Joseph
Arnold Whipple, Cumberland, No. q;
gate keeper, Jerome b. Farnum, Unity,
No. q, East ProviderCe; Ceres, Mrs.
Abpm Mowry, Primrcse- No. q North
Sm.th6old; Pomona, Mrs. Comstock,
LIMERICK, No. %; Flora, Miss NJ. j. AL
drich, Union, No. IS, Slatessville; lady
assistant steward, Mrs. Auna Newell,
Cumberland, No. 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
WHY nenn Eat Their Err..

There Is always reason for everything,
and hens eat their eggs because their food
Is not sufficient 10 satisfy their necessities
IfSnly grain Is fed TO fowls, whose naturni
food Is partly anImal-chiefy insects and
worms-there will be longing for other
food as n substitute, and the eggs furnish
this SO IL the fowls are given some meat.
scraps or finely broken fresh bones tLey
will not touch the eggs. The soft. fresh
bones, with some nesh adhering. broken
with n hammer. given twice week viii
quite prevent this tgoable. = American
Dairyman ~..-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
LIFE's CRUEL CHANGES.
Once n Millionaire And Now n Pauper
Without rlends.
spccInI 70 Inc News

IsLIP, l.. l., Dec. 15.-Dr. III. II. Kane,
formerly resident of this village, who
amassed fortune of $4,000, 900 few years
ago by the sale OF patent medicine, is
experiencing some of the disappointments
which follow a reverse of fortune. Owing
to speculation the doctor is now almost
penniless.
He has sold his palatial residence and
annexed property, in the extensive
grounds of which were buried the bodies
of his three dead children, and the new
purchaser has had these bodies removed
to the potter's field in Oakwood cemetery.
DIR. Kane, who is following his profession
in Boston, when made acquainted with
the proceedings OF the new owner of his
home, was almost hoartbrokcn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15
THE NEWS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is. 1893.
MATTERS OF RECORD.

Real Estate. Attachments. Mortgages. As
sienment of Wages and other Matters.
Sarah A. Wood, attachment by o. w
Poland; Albert Bryant, mortgage to f,
Shaw; A. ID. Taft, mortgage to ID. f.
Goff; George Livesey, mortgage to X. w
Andrews; p. F. Walker, mortgage to N
A. Walker; Anna Il. Burgess, mort
gage to Il. McWeeney; III. N. Angel,
mortgage TO A. +. Paine; Louise Lovely
mortgage to j. McKenna; Patrick Giblin,
assignment of wages to l.. McKeon; o. f.
Jones, deed to w, Jones; Walter Jones,
deed to o. Il. Jones; City of Providence
sale of burial lot at North End cemetry
to Il. l.. Hail; Michael McKinnon, assign
ment of wages TO German q Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.-Sealers nre
making haste 10 have their vessels cleared
before Jan. /. Their reason for this ac-
tivity Is that there is well-defined fear
that the government meditates taking
some decided steps i'm relation to clearing
vessels for sealing cruises. IL is generally
believed that after New Years day no
clearance papers will be allowed TO
ooalara
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. b-Charles Lyman
has resigned the presidency OF the civil
service commission. but retains his mem.
bership in the board. Commissioner
Proctor has been elected president of the
commission. The change Is made in or.
der 10 place some one at the head who Is
In sympathy with the politics Of the ad.
ministraiion rt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-15

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 10. - Michael j.
Garvey, cx-assistant assessor and one OF
the Democratic lieutenants here, was ar
raigned in court on the charge Of aiding
and abetting illegal registration in the re-
cent election. After an all-day trial Judge
Hadley took the case under advisement.