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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
DETERMINED TO DIE
After Laudanum Fails Mrs. Parsoni
Tries Another Means Of Suicide.

BosToN, Oct. Mrs G. G. Parsons,
pretty blonde aged 30, from Barton, VT,
lies almost at the point of death aJ a pri-
vate hospital on Chester square, from the
effects of laudanum taken with suicidal
intent, while a guest at the Crawford
house, Saturday night.
Last evening to the dismay of the doc
tors, she suddenly jumped from her bed,
and before the attendants could restrain
her, she threw upa window and jumped
to the ground distance of three stories.
No bones were broken, but she was badly
shaken up.
Last Saturday night she engaged room
at the Crawford, retired, and was not
seen again until her room was broken
into Sunday night and she was found
nearly dead in bed. The gas had been
turned on unlighted and beside ner lay .
half emptied bottle Of laudanum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

The great spectacular play Around tho World In
Eighty Days 20 be given at Lotnrops Opera
house next week VIII come uron the majority OF
tho patrons OF this house as surprise party.
Those who afte nd destined 10 see n performance
IN all its details Of acting. scenic and mechanic
effects and cos,uming that will open their eych
T. e. Howard puts The play or and r. C. Hows d
brought the Kiralfa Brothersto 90 the company and
was the stage manager % the first production OF
The Black Crook" in America. In the coming
production not single detail win 10 left unat-
tended and the iadies % the cast, Misses Msude
Nicklnson. Viola Bancroft Emma Dunn and Nina
savIe. each OF whom usc nc least half dor n
different costumes. have fairy laid themselves Gu
this trip E r. sullivan plays n great Phiieas
Fcpr the passe Partout will he Jere Grady and
the funny m sdians. websr and Byrnes. are good
for laugh minute when they are upoa the stage,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

Choice Haxall -four. warranted, sL75 per barrel.
Very fine creamery butter. so cents
Choice canned peas. cents; stringless beans
cents: grated pineapple, 10 CENTS tomatoes. 10
cents; sweet corn. 10 cents.
Pure mixed candy $. IS. and 20 cents marsh
allows Is and 80 cents; chocolate creams for SAT-
urday, Is cents
Poyal soups quart cans. rs cents.
Quart fruit Jars OF pure honey. SO cents; pnts Is
cents.
New prunes, evaporatod apricots. noctarincs.
pears, pitted plums. etc. All at low prices
ALEXANDER WHITE.
o. and "a WCybossot street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

Remember that the words reason and be.
cause should not be used together, the word
because meaning "for that reason" DO
not say "The reason / ask you to do this
is because you can do il so much better than
l." Use the word that In place Of the word
because.
Remember that the word every is always
singular LET every girl do her own work, /"
not their own work.
It is well TO remember that the word de.
Iightful is applied both TO the pleasures Of
the mind and those Of the senses and can
be used for all pleasures connected with
the bodily senses except taste. Delicious
Is limited IN general TO the lower SENSES
taste, smell OF feeling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
CITY NOTES.

The Jessie Conthou company gave a
grand concsrt last evening at Y. NJ. q. A /.
ball.
The Irrepressible society will hold its
annual meeting at 81 North Main street.
at IL o'clock Monday morning.
Last night Patrick Mcguire fell over
board from the dock at he foot OF Elm
street. Frank Baxter rescued him.
Theta Delta Chi aud Delta Upsilon held
banquets last evening at Tillinghast's in
honor of the initiation of new mem bers.
j. Melarkey has attached the property
of John Burns. and f. B. Franklin has
attached the property OF A. G. Tilltng-
hast.
Evangelist s. X. Anderson and gospel
singer Mr.. jackson will Be at Bethany
Mission. 20 South Main street, at 7:45 to-
night.
At yesterdays session OF the Universal
list church convention in Washington, ID.
c., II. j. MetcAlf Of Providence was
elected president.
in mes McC onden OF 122 Orms street
lost his horse and express wagon yester-
day. and later the property was found
astray on Exchange place.
The police male eleven arrests last
night, quelled five disturbances and Sc
cured ak stores. There were twenty
three dodgers at the Central station.
This evening the Providence Press club
will inaugurate a series OF weekly enter
tainments at its rooms on Weybosset
street. Reeves's American band orchestra
will give a concert.
While leading q horse and wagon on
Valley street yesterday James Smith
was knocked down by the horse. Two Of
the wagon wheels passed over him. in-
fictiug severe bruises.
Tomorrow evening the members OF
the Congion street Baptist church will
make an effort to free the society from
debt. During the past two years the
membership OF the society, which Is So
years old, has nearly doubled.
Thomas Tierney, years old, was rum
ming across AtwelPs avenue yesterday
afternoon, when. becoming frightened at
the rapid approach OF horse, he fell on his
face. One OF his thumbs vas in his
mouth. and his teeth cut it clear to the
bone.
"The Span OF Lie" the thrilling and
picturesque melodrami, will be presented
at Keith's Opera house the week OF the
30 b. Manager Calder i'll bring strong
cast, and the noted SC me of the human
bridge, over which runs a woman and
child, will again be slown.
Last Wednesday S. Paine of Provi-
dence let a horse and wagon to two men
who claimed TO be peddlers. They did
not return the team, but drove e. Fall
River aud sold it for $50 TO Michael
Oates. Mr.. Paine went to Fall River
yesterday aud recovered the proverty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. Reynolds cele-
brated the 10Th anniversary Of their mar
rage at their home, 4s Bacon street,
Thursday night A number OF their
friends were present an part cipsted in
ho GOOD time. Mr.. aud Mrs. Reynolds
were the recipients Of numerous gifts
from their friends.
The liberal unsaaried preacher and
poet, Rev. George Vaughan. who addressed
thousands Of citizens on Boston Com
mon, will preach at corner Westminster
and Cranston streets tomorrow at
D. M; ubject, "The first strike on rec
ord; or what does Labor ask of the
Church ?" and at p. m. on The new
revelation Of God aud society"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
Military Tactics.

A Confederate guard in South Carolina
during the war was questioned as to his
knowledge OF his duties.
"You know your duty here, do you, SEN
tinels'
"Yes, sir"
"Well, now, suppose they should open on
you with shells and musketry, what would
you doi"
"Form line, sir"
"Whatl One man form n line,"
'Yes sir. Form "A bee line for camp siri'
Texas Siftings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
PROCEEDINGS In CONGRESS-.
Status OF Repeal Depends on One Small
Point In the House.


/ WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-When the sen.
ate entered upon the fourth installmeni
of the legisltti day Of Tuesday, Mr..
Voorhees, Dem. Ind } gave notice OF an
amendment to the rules He said 1t wac
substantially the amendment proposed by
Mr. Hill, with some additions IL provides
whenever any bill or resolution Is pending
before the senate az unfinished business,
and shall have been debated 30 days, any
senator at any time may move to fix 3
time for voting thereon.
Such motion shall not be amendable on
debatable aud shall be Immediately put,
and, II passed by majority of the senate,
the vote upon the bill or resolution and
upon oil amendments peuding shall be
held at the date fixed In the original mo-
tion, without debate or amendment, ex
cept by unanimous consent.
; During the pendency Of the motion 20
fix date for the vote, and also Mt the time
fixed by the senate for n vote, no motion OF
any kind shall be entertained until th.
bill or resolution shall have been finally
voted upon.
The senate then, upon motion of Mr..
Voorhees,, proceeded to the consideration
OF executive business
The senate opened its doors at 3 o'clock.
The house bill 20 suspend for the yeai
1893 the law requiring siOo worth OF labor
70 be expended ON Improvements made on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
Senate Makes A Settlement Of the
Silver Question.
REPEAL TAKES EFFECT NEXT YEAR
The Silver Purchased Monthly and tho
seigniorage Is to BE coined-No Bonds
Are to He Issued-The Act to Go
into Eject Oct. 1. 1894.
SPECIAL TO rue NEWS.

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 2l.-A compromise
was agreed to at o'clock today by the
senate 1t provides for the repeal of the
purchasing clause of the Sherman act to
take place Oct. l, 1884.
IL also provides that the silver purchased
monthly is seigniorage now on hand and
future seigniorage be coined from time to
time. No bond issue is provided for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
FIREMEN REpRiMaNDED.
The Federal mn Collision Considered by
Council Committee.

Council Committee.
The inquiry into the recent collision
between Hook aud Ladder company No.
aud Hose company No. . on Americs
street has been concluded. The driver OF
each truck y III he ieprimanied for dr.. y>
ing his horses in a careless mann r
At "A COMMITTEES on frr depar IN N last
evening IL was voted hat Driver McCa~
tin os the Ladder company and also tbs
driver Of the Hose company shc uld receive
a reprimand for the reckless manner in
which the horses an their charge were
driver. The captains Of the two c. :
panIes were not reprlmandrd. 10 b<ng
argued that at the tins the c lllsion cc-
clrred they were net in position y
check IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
To The Worlds Fair Via Washington and
Niagara Falls.

Persons intending TO visit the Worlds fair at Chi
cago should send 10 the baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road company. 2li Washington street. Boston, for
copy OF the circular aud Worlds fair book issued
by that company.
The circular contains description Of n variety o,
attractive routes TO Chicago and return via WASH
ington or Niagara Falls az very reasonable rates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

An excellent way to cure insomnia Is 10
bandage the eyes with n handkerchief be-
fore retiring. The compress seems TO drive
away the blood from the eyes and 80 TO cure
or nc least to temporarily relieve that feel
ing so often experienced by insomniacs Of
trying " see In the dark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

A Delicate Glue Tor Mounting Ferns.
For mounting ferns aud other trophies
OF summer rambles glue is made OF FIVE
parts gum arabic, three parts white sugar,
two parts starch aud very little water.
Boil until thick aud white
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

ALMANAC FoR SATURDAY. OCr. "a
SuS RIsEs........ 05 Mooa SrTs... I - An
sgS IS64a sIs ~ nv n n uet SEA e e SS sN
wAsHISCTON, Oct. 81. - Forecast foi
Maine. New Hampshire aud Vermont:
TO southwest winds.
Connecticut: Increasing cloudiness with
showers In western Massa chusetts and
western Connecticut, variable winds,
wostly spqtk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
Safe Investment at Home.

have limited amount OF stock for sale tnat
for several years has paid per cent. and earned
a surplus besides. This is solid estate invest
ment Price OF the shares 90 each. In large or
small lots. Call or address frank Il. Tingley as
Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
Hard Times

Get black eye at our Boot and shoe store be-
cause prices lower than tho lowest ana the
Quality. Style and Fit cannot be b at In Ladies.'
Gentlemen's. Misses Boys and Children's Foot
wear. q. @. Mclaughlin. 2f2 North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
DIR. FISHER DEAD.
CONTR RACTED A COLD At CHICAGO
THAT TURNED TO PNEUMONIA.
Breathed His Last at Buffsio, n. ", This
Morning sketch of His EventfuI ca.
reer-Held Positions of Trust

DR.. Charles II. Fisher, for many years
secretary OF the State board OF health
died at Buffalo. N. Y, this morn.
ing. of pneumonia He con-
tracted cold at the Worlds
fair which developed into an acute attack
Of pneumonia, and it was while returning
to his home here that he was overtaken
by death.
Sketch of His Career.
DIR. Fisher was born at Killingly, Conn.,
June 80, 1922. He graduated from the
Dartmouth Medical sc1ool in 164S, and
then attended lectures At the Harvard
Medical school.
In 1850 he became member of the
Rhode Island Me iical society, and In 1877
was elected vice president. De
served as state senator several
years. He was an elector on fhs
Republican national ticket in 1915.
From 1862 to 1865 he was state inspector
Of recruits for the army and member OF
the board OF exemption.
For some time he was president Of the
Citizens Union hank In Scituate, aud on
the establishment of the Scituate Ma
tional bank in 1865, he was elected presi-
dent, serving until 1876, when he insisted
upon his resignation being accepted. At
the Pan-American congress, held ia
Mexico last winter. DR.. Fisher was
delegate from Rhode Island.
When the X. / state board Of health was
or anized in 1878 DR., Fisher was chosen
secretary. l. February, lS49, he married
Sophia r., daughter of Russell Smith OF
Scituate. and their children were four
three daughters and one son.
In 1888 he moved to Providence, and in
March. 1892. his wife died. since whicn
time he had resided with his son, Dr..
orge r.. Fisher, at 10 Sycamore street.
His son, Dr. Fisher, star ed for Buffalo
Immediately and will take charge Of tho
body. The interment will take place at
Scituate, the birthplace OF the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
itoots and shoes.

We are OF ring great inducements 10 those
In want OF reliable footwear. Call and ex-
anime our children's and ladies' shoes. You are
sure Co purchase. G. q. Mclaughlin. 272 North
Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
DISSOLUTION.

Notice Is hereby given that the copartnersh'p
heretofore existing between Daniel A Webster
and Harry T.. Cromwell. under the firm name Of
Cromwell a. Webster. doing business at Crescent
Park In the town OF East Providence, Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
DANIEL A. WEBSTER
October 20 1898. HARRY r. CROMWELL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21

NNANTED--HELP AND SITUATIONS OF ALL
w kinds. H. I. Agency. 207 Westminster street,
Room \. Telephone l12O-2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-21
THE WEATHER.

For tonig ht -
Cloudy.
For tomorrow
Fair and cooler.
Temperature from
Q a. m. Oct. %. to o
n. m. Oct. 81: High
est. 5L5; 10 W est,
a; mean, sos
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-03-09
HIGHLAND.
March 9th, 1898.

March 9th, 1898.
Miss Maggie Wright has returned
home from an extended visit to friends
in Missouri.
Misses Lota Woodmansee and Frances
Larkin visited friends at Hillsboro last
Saturday.
Miss Lillian Hansell, OF Greenfield, is
the guest of J. j. Duff and family this
week.
Oscar Savage returned home from
Cincinnati last Saturday night after an
absence of several weeks.
Mr.. Murphy, of Wilmington, has Sc.
cured the contract for plastering the
Town Hall and commenced work last
week.
David Sexton, of near Memphis, has
rented and moved into Catherine Smith
sons property on Main street.
Miss Minnie Hopkins visited friends
near Careytown part of last week.
The Sons and Daughters OF Temper.
ance will give public meeting at the
M. E. Church on Sunday evening, March
18th. The programme will consist OF
songs, recitations, &c.
Rev. Deem will organize an Epworth
League at the M. Z. Church, Monday
evening of this week.
The funeral OF James A. Robbins,
whose death we recorded last week, took
place at the Methodist Church on Wed.
nesday afternoon. Rev. Deem, of New
Vienna, and Rev. Mcsurely, of Hills
boro, made appropriate remarks, after
which the Odd Fellows, of which he
was member, took charge of the ser
vices. The large concourse of friends
that followed his remains to their last
resting place in the cemetery here prov.
ed the high esteem in which he was
held by the community at large.
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NEW VIENNA.
March 9th, 1898.


Aaron Nordyke, formerly of this
place, and a brother-in.law of the late
Frank Conard, died in Whittier, Cali.
fornia, on last Wednesday of consump.
tton. Mr.. Nordyke and only daughter,
Miss Irena, left this place in search of
health last November. Mr.. Nordyke
was one of the leading members of the
Friends Church and was respected by
all who knew him. His sister, Miss
Callie Nordyke, was with him in his
last illness.
Wilbur Dove was badly injured by
his horse falling on him.
Prof. E. P. West attended the funeral
of Prof. Sewell, an examiner of Clinton
county, on last Friday.
Mr.. Charles Powell and Miss Clara
Keever were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonas Keevor, on Thursday night.
The couple were rendered a reception
by the groom's parents on Friday.
The Disciples are having quite a re.
s'ival at this place. Mr.. McGuffey is con.
.,dacting the meeting.
Mr.. Otis Hopkins and sister, Of Lynch
burg, visited our school on Thursday
and presented the school a couple of
rattle snakes, which had been captured
in the swamps near Lynchburg.
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RAINSBOkO.
March 9th, 1893

AuaiSh oth3 iOCc'
DR.. Mcbride is suffering from car
buncle on the back of his neck.
Miss Docia Foraker is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. DR.. Bahan, in Ross county.
Orley and Myron Gossett left for the
West last Thursday on a prospecting
tour.
Oliver Foraker and wife are visiting
friends in Ross county.
Mrs Mary Clark is arranging to move
with her family to Greenfield.
Mrs. J. J.. Gossett left Saturday for
brief stay among friends at Springfield
The township trustees met at this
place to day to make their annual settle
ment.
NJ. b. Williams, one of the Justices of
the Peace for Paint township, has ten
dered his resignation.
Mrs. Rebecca Spargur, the invalid
widow OF James w. Spargur, will make
her home with Nicholas Blazer, near
New Petersburg, for time at least.
Both of our resident ministers are
away holding meetings. Rev. E. E.
Swords is at Bainbridge and Rev. H. w.
Bailey at Boston. :
Mrs. Mary Clark and daughter, Lizzie,
were called to Belfast Sunday by the
death OF Mrs. CIark's brother.
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WE WANT YOU TO SEE OUR
SprinQ and Summer Sui{inQs
Which have just arrived and are now open for
inspection. The selection of a new
suit will be made easy.
GUENTER, D0EBELE { co.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
HAR RISBURG.
March 9Th, 1893

March 9Th, 1893
VIM Wilson, Esq, has opened 6 w.
Sanders sugar camp and is now furnish.
ing the neighbors with first class article
of maple syrup and sugar.
Mrs. Bayless, who has been making
her home with her daughter at this
point for the past two years, moves to-
morrow to Wilmington, to make her
home with her son.
g. f. Whistler will move his saw mill
to this place in April There are now
over two hundred logs in the yard
Mrs. Mary Conelley, who has been on
the sick list for some time, is better at
this writing.
School at this place will close in about
three weeks.
Farmers nre busy preparing for their
spring work. Wheat looks well.
Mr. Stultz, OF Marshall, has secured
the spring term of school at this place.
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Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

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English SPAWN Liniment removes all
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Save $50 by use OF one bottle. Warranted
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TAYLORSVlLLE.
March 9th, 1888

McP. Purdy, who has been teaching
in Brown county, returned home last
week.
Real estate is still on boom. @. Hicks
has purchased the farm of Eli. Martin
the latter having purchased G. A.
Ruble's farm.
The Old Columbia Band has again
been reorganized.
Miss Mollie Cornetet is visiting hel
brother, DR.. Cornetet, of Hillsboro.
School closes here Friday, March 10th
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Worth Ten Dollars

To any family, is DR.. Kaufmann's book
on diseases finely illustrated plates from
life don't be humbugged. but cure your.
self. Send three cent stands for post
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and receive copy free.
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RUSSELL.
March 9th, 1898,

Rev collars ectured at the Christian
Church at Fairview, Saturday night and
Sunday to very large audiences.
Mrs. Juda and Mrs. Virginia Jonte ex-
pect to start to morrow Tuesday morn.
ing for Nashville, Tenn to visit relatives.
Mrs. E. G. Boatright is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. j. L. Strange, at Lees
burg.
Mr.. Michael has been called home
from near Sardinia by the serious illness
of his sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Burnett visited Mrs
Burnett's brother at Leesburg.
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Don't was.e your time on doctors when
your liver is diseased. Take Simmons
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With a record like Simmons Liver Reg
ulator all should use it for the liver, kid.
neys and bowels.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-10-16

NEW YoRl, OoL i6,-At IL the
market was strong. Alter II II grAdu-
ally become weak on realizing sales
anu q small bear raj !. Bonds were Hlsr
weak, Atchil0n ~ declining y q 30.
The depression In these securiti,s "ss
dus ., a report that tho uegu-
tlatioLs In LonIon looking T. extension
Of the guaranteed rates OF the CONF
pauy had failed. THIS, however, WAS
denied by President Rginhart of tho
company, who asserts that tue COM
pany'e ntialrs we're In a condition 10
chuso no uneasiness TO stock or bond
holders. The market at noon was hfm,
but there were some heavy declinta.