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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
ARE RIVAL RECEIVERS.
Continued from Page /.
s'-n ficant Interview with Presiden
Ci.rk In Connection with Appointm ent.

s'-n 'fcant Interview with President
Cisrk In Connection with appointment.
Hon. A. A. Strout was In town last
evening with a party Of gentlemen and
was presumably here in the interests of
the Hart appointment for the receivership.
Neither party would be interviewed in
regard to the rival petitions, but as Mr..
5trout represents the second
mortgage bondholdcrs it Is
believed that his mission
Is not unconnected with the Consolidated
roads interest in those bonds. In this
connection the interview with President
Clark to be found on the 5th page OF
The NEWS may throw some light.
President Clark has always said that II
the Consolidated ever got control of the
New England it would be on the basis OF
the second mortgage bonds.
Tbs fight for the control promises to
be very interesting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
POWDER AND eALL.

Little Belgium spends every year 4e, ,00O,-
COO francs on her army.
The oldest cannon in the world are pre-
served in Constantinoplc.
Italy spends every year ID, 100000 lire on
her army and navy. twenty-five lire equal
s..
The revolution cost the people of this
country S135, 1893, 703 The war Of 1912 with
Great Britain cost us S107, ,159,o ,oO3.
The number of men withdrawn from in
dustry TO take part in the civil war on the
Union side was 2,712, ,40S; the Confederates
enlisted over 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
AROUSED HIS Suspicious.
why n German Borkeeper and His Irish
Customer Arc Strangers Now.

Why q German Borheeper and His Irish
Customer Arc Strangers Now.
There is a certain German barkeeper up
town who is nursing vigorous wrath and
particular knotty blackthorn, because OF
an unknown person with an Irish accent
and an engaging address.
One night the stranger stepped up to the
bar and asked for quart OF gin in black
bottle which he placed on the bar. The
barkeeper filed the bottle, and the man
walked toward the door.
"Herev' yelled the barkeeper. "You give
me no moneys for dot chin"
"Ah, mark it down on the slate, will
ysrf"
We heff no slet; you give me back dot
chin or give me my money"
"Not a cent, not cent; take back your
stuff if you won't hang it up"
So the man handed back the bottle to the
barkeeper, who poured the contents of the
bottle into the cask.
A week later, almost at the same hour,
the door blew in again. ''Hey, Dutch, give
us a quart o. gin, will yers" The unsus-
pecting barkeeper poured the liquor into
the bottle, handed it over the bar and, as
before, the man took the bottle and started
off.
Here, you, give me my moneys OF my
chin. What you DO, heyf Film fem mep
Give me dot chinp'
"Ah, mark it down on the slate"
1--WE don't kip no slet-givem dot chinp'
"Ol right. Take your dommed old gin
and be cussed wild yer'
The bottle was handed back across the
bar, and the man again disappeared into
the night. Again the liquor trickled down
into the cask.
Four more times, on as many nights, the
same incident was enacted. Then the bar
keeper became suspicious.
dot man buys him no chin" he solilo-
quized, "but alretty he comes him beck six
time. I find out dings." A week later the
man appeared again, with:
"Hey, Dutchy. ful this In hurry, will
yerfn
"Haf You got any moneys dis time, heyi"
Let us look at some of dot money, hein"
The man showed n neat roll of bills, and
the barkeepcr filled the bottle and handed
IL across the bar
'Say, Dutchy, just mark that ON the
slate, will yer?"
Here, you, yust give mo beck der chisl
Vat you want heyi" Once again the bottle
passed back into the barkeeper's possession,
and again the man went away. But this
time the bottle was not emptied into the
cask.
Raising the bottle to his lips, the bar
keeper tasted its contents. Then he smashed
the bottle on the floor and the air was thick
with his invectives. A policeman, hearing
the noise, poked his head inside the door
aud saw raving barkeeper, who was say
ing;
"Dot - - - swindler. I brek
his fessl Where he isi"
And then 1t was all explained. The man
with the Irish accent and the engaging per
sonality had come each time with two bot
ties. One was empty, the other full Of
water. When he turned to the side door. he
dexterously changed the bottle Of gin for
the bottle Of water aud gave the latter to
the barkeeper instead. Six times he prac-
ticed the deception successfully, but IL he
ever returns there may bc a case for the dis
trict court TO pass on-New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
MATTERS OF RECORD.

Real Estate Transfers, Mortgages, Assign
menis and Attachments In This City.
/. j. Law, deed to G. T.. Colburn; G. Il.
Colburn, mortgage to Home Investment
Co.; Ann Il. Wilcox, personal mortgage
to Phillips & Co.; Alma j. Francis, per-
sonal mortgage to the Columbian Loan
Co.; ID. III. Haines, personal mor age TO
estate OF w. A. Weaver; Benjam Gold
stein, mortgage TO /. Goldstein; city
OF Providence, railroad plat; John
Connor, power of attorney to e. McCabe;
G. b. Toye, deed to s. f. Paine; Margret
Smith, attachment to Daniels and Coudry;
f.. f. Slocum assignment to w. II. .Walcott;
j. Il. Nichols and j. q. Warren, lien to
A. G. Manchester; Wiemans and Peters
personal mortgage to Il. Burke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28

Old trays may be reiapanned by the fol.
llMin.k uroccss- ss-Accordina IA :. writer In The
Iechnologist; First clean them thoroughly
with soap and water and little rotten.
stone; then dry by wiping and exposure 20
the Gre. Next, get some good copai varnish.
mix Il with some bronze powder, and an
ply with brush to the denuded parts; after
which set the tray In an oven at heat a.
si2 TO 200 degrees. until the yarnish is dry.
I've coats viii make it equal 10 new.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
An Exciting Runaway.

owned by Owen Martin Of Johnston, and
driven by Charles Kinniston, became
frightened on Elmwood avenue late this
morning at an electric car. The wagon
was overturned and twelve dozen
eggs and five cans of milk
were mixed in promiscuous confusion on
the street. The horse cleared himself and
ran down Public street and was caught
later. The wagon was complete wreck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
Registration Proceeding Rapidly.

Registration is proceeding rapidly at
the city clerks Office. Today there were
345 registrations at 2,30 p. m, and the line
extended half way around the balcony.
The total registration up to last night was
1927. During the remainder of theweek the
Office will be kept open until o'clock in
the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28

So strict IL the law in Sweden against the
importation of dogs, from fear of hydro
phobia. that two handsome russian dogs
brought by the Grand Duke Michael as n
present for the crown prince were not per-
mitted To land, and even his royal high
ness application Co the crown authorities
for pass for them was refused.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28

Mysterious rust spots on clothes are
caused by prussian blue. which is substi-
tuted for indigo In some kinds Of laundry
bluing. To test bluing, drop l.ece Of
cold water. IL the compound turns to n
reddish hue. prussian blre has been used.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
RHODE ISLAND PERKINS EORsF
SHOE COMPANY.

AT a meeting OF the Board OF Directors held thi,
day, quarterly dividend Of one and three QUARTERS
Usi) per cent was declared on the Preferred stock
OF this company and two and one-haif t2ls) Per
cent. on the general (commop) stock both payable
on the fifteenth day Of January lS9i, TO sock
holders OF record December 30, 1913
The Transfer Books win be cltsed az the Office o
Maitland. Phelps q Co, transfer agents, Now Yorl
city, at p. M, December 80, 1888, ana reopen att
a. M, January 10, 1894.
CHARLES r. STARK Treasurer.
Providence. II. /. Dec n. 1898
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
Chicago Grain Market.
Chicago Grain Notes.

Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED ny A. p. wEEDEN.
Car lots today for two days. Wheat,
112; corn, 377; oats, 1855; hogs, $4,000.
Estimates tomorrow: Wheat, 20; corn,
$40; oats, $50; hogs, -.
Heavy shipping hogs, $3.50 and $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28

Abbo,s East Indian Corn Paint cures oil corns
Warts and Dunlons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution, No. so3i, issued from
the District Court OF the Sixth Judicial Distric
holden at Providence dated Dec %, ls.3 wherii
John j. Dwyer of Providence il plaintiff and Ed
ward BcElroy Is defendant, said execution bcini
returnhble TO said court March ~, 1854.
Will be sold at public auction, at etfble
Cranston street. IN said Providence, on FRIDAY
January 8. 1894, at ~ o'clock noon, a the right
title interest that the said defendant Edward Nc
time OF the attachment the original writ Ia
which the within described execution was oh
prope.ty, viz;
tsr, -. rsc.
Levied this 23d day D cenbor. A. D., 1883, ant
Will be sold 10 satisfy execution II sufficient
JAMES =. NCCADE,
dec 23-iatd Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-28

Providence Gas tompsny.
a DIyIDrNn OF 81 90 PER SHARE HAS BEEN
~ declared payable on tie lst day -: January.
hJ TO stoc Oi Tecoii ~ tho close Of bust
hiss the 10th instant.
Ag SLATER, Treasurer.
Providence, II. l., Dee 10. 1893.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1893-11-24
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.

O. 81 O.
In effect November 1, 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD STREET
STATION
80 A. M. Daily, with Pullman for Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport
News and local stations.
80 p. M. Daily, with Pullman for local sta
tions, Newport News, Old Point,
Norfolk and Portsmouth.
6 45 A. M. Lo, al train, except Sunday, for
Clifton orge. Connects at Cor
louisville for Washington, at Vir-
ginia Midland Junction for Lynch
burg, and at Staunto on for Winchester
2ooP. M. Western vestibule Express, daily,
with Pullman to Chicago. Also
coaches on Nos and for Staun-
ton and local stations. Meals
served on Dining Cars.
80 P. M. Local train, except Sunday; Ac-
commodation for Charlottesville.
10 90 p. M Daily, for Cincinnati and Chicago,
F. F. v. with Pullman for Cincinnati and
Louisville and dining-car Clifton
Forge to Cincinnati Connects at
Covington Va, for Virginia Hot
Springs daily. Meals served on din
ing-cars.
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH-S STREET STATION.
90 A. NJ Daily, with Palace Car for Lynch
burg, Lexington, Va, and Clifton
Forge. Connects, except Sunday,
for Rosney and Craig City.
80 p M Except Sunday. Local accommoda-
ton for Columbia Va.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND, BROAD
STREET STATION.
s16A M Daily from Cincinnati
80 p M Daily from Norfolk and Old Point
90 p. M. Daily from Cincinnati and Louisville
80 p. M. Daily, from Norfolk and Old Point.
745 p. M. Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH-sTREET STATION
45 A. M. Except Sunday, from Columbia;
60 p M. Daily, from Lynchburg and Snfton
Forge JOHN d. POTTS,
Division Passenger Agent
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
LitchfeId County News
WASHINGTON.
WHO WAS THIS GHOST?

A strange figure, having been previ- Ously seen at Washington Depot and New Preston, clad in female attire, ap- peared at NJ. c. Ford's house at Romford late Thursday afternoon, asking liberty to go in and get warm. After tea on be- ing told that the house would soon be vacated and locked she immediately and mutCly disappeared in the darkness be- ing passed later by an eX-sheritf near the station, carrying two bundles. The next morning the mysterious parsonage, face striped with red paint and wearing a gray wig CD was seen to pass Louis Logan's house, travelling a due south course, until another call was made at the residence of John HOllister's whose suspicious were aroused to cause him to secure the services of Deputy Cole and two selectmen, who abandoned the search after crossing the Woodbury line. Later accounts locate this quaint visitor in Roxbury. Was it a man dressed in wOmans clothes, and if so for what pur- pose?
 F. D. Yale of Romford has returned, a F his first trip canvassing through Wes> >rnwall and Kent as agent for the Hartford Life & Annuity Co.,, pre- senting an opportunity for the future maintenance of a family, in case of death.
 IIaprv Darnoloa-c 1ittla Tir Fl POp1- ford, is confined with an abscess on her limb but is convalescing under the treatment of Dr Richardson, it being his first case here, since living in West Mor- ris. The advantage of having a phy- sician near by will be appreciated.
 $. A. Anderson of Romford, with the aid of steam thresher, owned by En- merson Potter of Kent Hollow, pounded out 2l0 1-2 bushels of oats in about two hours, last week.
 James Shaughnessy has returned from York state, to make his parents of Rom ford, visit.
 Henry Parmalee is chopping wood for Clarence Tanner in Warren. He con- templates moving there in the near fu- ture.
 Emil Margraff, ''the newspaper man. of Watertown, Dr Karl c. Margraff, who has dentists office in Jersey City, and Fred Hannon, fireman on the Watertown railroad branch, were the guests of T. D. Hanuon of Romford, while gunning a day recently.
 M. c. Ford is keeping a stray dog for which he fails to find an owner.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
GOSHEN.
PERSONAL NOTES.

Moses Lyman has been in town for a few days. His mother accompanied hirn, Tuesday, on his return to Waverly, N. r., where she will remaia for the present. Later she may go to her Flor ida home.
 Mrs Edward Beach and daughters go to New Haven, this week, for the winter.
 Mrand Mrs Davis Morse spent two days in New Britain, last week, with Mrs Andrew 5. Seeley.
 Mrs Dalton Ostram and Miss F. E. Beach attended the w. c. T. U. conven- tion in New Britain. Miss Beach ex. tended her trip and visited friends ir Hartford and her sister in East Suffield Miss Hutchinson is visiting her home in Salisbury.
 l Mrs George Decker is in New Yorl with her cousin, Miss Sarah Norton, wht again is not as we'll.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24

on Tuesday afternoon at the Town clerk $ office and elected az president, in place of the late D. W. Plumb, Charles H. Nettleton. They also decided to increase the number of volumes in the library by purchasing $500 worth of books and Mrs Plumb and the secretary were appointed d committee to procure them. At meeting of the directors of the Shelton Savings bank, held oh Monday afternoon, loan, the first one, was vot- ed
 Terence 5. Allis moved to Birming- ham, last week Wednesday.
 On Monday evening, Miss Josephene WI Harrison of this place and Ernest W. Norton of Waterbury went out to take a walk and decided to take step long con- templated. So they called at the Con- gregationa1 parsonage and were married, quite surprising the mother of the young lady when they returned and made the announcement.
 The ladies of the Congregational church gave supper and entertainment | in the Town hall, last Wednesday even- l ing, which netted about $40. There was | a large attendance and a pleasant and so- clal time.
 Rev MT Keneston performed the mar I riage ceremony, last Wednesday evening, which united Charles w. King and Miss Elera A. Jones in wedlock. A very | pleasant home wedding was enjoyed. The county commissioners were here, | last week Thursday, to hear remonstran. ces against the location of telegraph
 poles by the Postal Telegraph Go. They | held short session in the Town clerk s | office and heard the remonstrants. Edward B. Squire has gone to New | Britain, where he has secured position | in drug store.
 MT and Mrs Lawrence Wright had 6 surprise party on Wednesday evening, as quite a large number of their friends | swooped down upon them very unex | pectedly.
 The building site for the new Plumt
 memorial library does not give satisfac
 tion to many of our citizens, as they
 think it is not in as central location as
 is desirable. It will be on the lot adjoin
 in Mrs Plumb's residence and donated by
 her, so that the $25, 1000 donated from the
 estate of her late husband, DIV Plumb
 will be expended for the building.
 Next Sunday, the Scattergood taber
 nacle will be dedicated. Rev c. B. Pit
 labo of the Methodist church will preacf
 the dedication sermon at 230 in the af
 ternoOn. In the morning at 10 will bt
 the young peoples service and in the ev
 ening several out-of-town speakers will
 attend.
 A special borough meeting was held
 Friday afternoon, and a short sewer or
 dered on Hell street. The regular meet ing should have been held last Tuesday
 evening, but one of the burgesses felt il
 a refractory mood and would not go any arther than the ont side Of the buil6in r
 The children of the shoe and mittel
 fund had pleasant entertainment of re
 citations, dialogues and music in thu Town hall, last Monday evening. ! E. P. Cotter is to take down his one
 story blacksmith shop on Howe avenue
 and has built one in the rear.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
LYONS PLAINS.

AN INTERESTING MISSIONARY MEETING.
 The missionary meeting held Thurs day evening in the church, was largely attended. The address of the bishop created an impression that will not soon be forgotten, as his description of the actual wants that present themselves to those engaged in Western mission work, and what can be done by earnest work CTS at the East to assist them, must pro- duce results. Miss Jarvis, secretary of the Womans Auxiliary in Connecticut, gave talk to the audience. Her appeals for united work indicated what can be done when all realize their duty in re- gard to spreading and sustaining the Gospel. Mrs l.. A. Brush, president of Womans' auxiliary in Connecticut, pre- sided at the meeting.
 Mrs Phillip Gerhardt and son Henry have returned from a months visit to Chicago. While there they visited the fair and were guests of Mrs Gerhardt's broth- CT.
 Snow, beautiful snow, came down in fleecy whiteness, Sunday evening. Its appearance was reminder of what we may expect ere the summer sun shines again.
 Mrs Phebe A. Fanton drove over from North Wilton and spent Friday with her mother, Mrs Crofutt. She reports Mrs Keeler and baby very we'll and also says she don't know when we will see her at home again. We know North Wilton is attractive.
 Miss Allie Foster of Aspetuck has been guest at the rectory, visiting Miss Bes- sic Hamilton.
 The many friends of Miss Jessie Kel- logg were pleased to see her, Sunday, at church on the Plains.
 Another victory over the pocketbook. | The tea sociable and Thanksgiving sup.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
SHELTON.
MIR REMISSION TO BE INSTALLED.

MIR REMISSION TO BE INSTALLED.
 After the prayer meeting at the Con- gregational church. last week Thursday evening, business meeting of the mem- bers was held and an invitation was unan- imously voted to Rev l.. M. Keneston to be installed as minister of the church.
 Last Sunday evening the COngrega- tional and Methodist churches united their services at the church of the latter, Rev Mr keneston preaching the sermon, owing to the illness of Rev MT Arbuckle. There was large congregation present. On Sunday morning at the Congregations al church Rev c. W. Park of Birming- ham preached in exchange with Rev MT Keneston. After the session of the Sum- day school the teachers met and decided to observe Christmas with appropriate appointed to make the arrangements.
 Rev J. B. Thrall gave very interest ling lecture before the board of trade, last Wednesday evening, on M0rmonism, l he having been pastor of the Congrega- l tional church there for the past nine years.
 l John Collins, an old veteran, died sud .denly at his home, last Thursday. Ht had only recently secured pension. l A lad named Thomas Thompson wal arrested on Wednesday last tor truancy The court suspended judgment 30 days tt
 give him chance to redeem his charac l ter.
 The library directors held a meeting
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Rev MT Smiley exchanged with Rev MT Wyckoff of Woodbury, last Sunday.
 Mrs Merritt Wheeler of New Haven is the guest of Mrs N. W. Mitchell.
 Mrs Bronson of Pennsylvania had the misfortune to fall in her house. It is thought she had shock.
 The young people held their first ball of the season, last Friday evening, in Munson's hall. Couples from Sandy Hook and Southbury joined ours, mak- ing all have downright good time.
 The ladies aid society meets. thi: week Friday afternoon and evening We want large company as the enter tainment committee have been hard al work.
 s. J. Mitchell is home from school il Vermont for short time.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
WORTHWHILE.

The ladies of Worthwhile, as before an- nounced, will give an oyster supper with other good things, on Friday evening, November 24, in Academy hall from 6 to 7.30 p. m. The admission will be l5 cents. This is not designed as scheme to make money, but to supply want which has long been felt in the commu- nifty of meeting together socially. All have given literally to it and fine time is expected.
 MT and Mrs F. B. Baldwin entertained | at their home, Thursday evening, some of their friends and made choice of music suitable for Christmas. Mrs E. B. Buckingham visited, last week, with friends from Montana at the 1 home of her sister, Mrs Peet.
 The ladies' prayer meeting is now held at the parsonage on Friday afternoons at p. m.
 Mrs E. Beeman of Kent made short l stay at Mrs Payne's.
 Mir ond Mrs Arthur Morehouse, with Miss McEwen, are visiting in sharon.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
MORRIS.
THE WEEKS DOINGS.

The conundrum supper given by the '. P. s. c. E. on Thursday of last week, was very pleasant affair and decided success. The following program was finely carried out:
 Song, "Swanee River" Misses Flora Randall, Anna Richards, Dora Nichols and May Nearing and Messrs Henry AL yard and Robert Randall
 Reading, "The Rose Act," by Josiah Aliens wife, Miss R. M. Roots.
 Recitation, "Asleep at the Switch, 5 Miss Pearl Sanford.
 Song by Miss Anna Richards. Reading, "The Courtship," Ernest Pike.
 Recitation, "The Young Cooks Solilo- quy," Miss $. M. Johnson.
 Recitation, ''Rock of Ages" Miss D.. Nichols.
 The menu comprised hosts of good things from'' Women of grit" to "What I do when l see a mousse" The receipts, amounting to $28, were given to neigh bor whose income has been greatly di-
 
 increased by long and distressing ill., ness We trust these young workers ''In His Name" will receive the reward of Him, who said II was sick and ye wis tied me-"
 1 IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION. Rumor has it that the F. H., having outgrown their present quarters, have purchased the property owned and re- gently occupied by John Way (which has been familiarly known as The old bee hive'D, with the intention of erect ing building suitable to their needs. The peoples idea of needs varies from an unpretentious hall of moderate size, to three story building comprising store, tenement for janitor, and hall. As | three of the four corners in the center have been for a generation in state of chronic shabbiness, we rejoice in this purchase of the patrons as the beginning of better things, feeling sure that this organization, which includes so much of the wealth, influence, taste and public spirit of the town, will not stop in it's la 1 bOrs until it has made that northeast corner thing of beauty and joye for ever.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-24
CORN WALL BRIDGE.

Workman are engaged in constructing the stone work for the foundation to a new iron railroad bridge, which is to be just above the village.
 John and Henry Linex, while coon hunting few nights ago, killed five coons that their dog had driven up a small tree.
 Rev Mir Birkins and wife were the guests of Mrs s. E. St John over Sunday
 Heman s. Smalley of Cornwall and Miss Nettie M. Griswold of Goshen were married, November II, at the home ot the bride.
 B. Smith has bought new pool table and is located in Everett's block. Charles Fechter of New Haven was in town, Monday and Tuesday, visiting at WIG. Stones.