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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
CHAPTER XVIII.


As 1t was now Molly's intention 70
organize an expedition at once in order
TO penetrate tho wilderness of central
Australia and continue on laad the
search which had been so fruitlcss on
water, she resolved under Zach's ad-
Woe TO take passage the next day on .le
Brisbane for Adelaide. A thorough
study of the map Of Australia had con-
vinced French that the latter city Of
fered better facilities not only for fit-
ting out the expedition but also for
more quickly reaching the center of the
continent where il was supposed that
Capt John was held a prisoner by some
of the savage tribes which roam over
those almost limitless plains.
Luckily the Brisbane was 10 sail the
next day at eleven a. IN, and after
touching at Melbourne would reach
Adelaide August %.
As Molly was sitting on the upper
deck in conversation with Zach, n cabin
boy approached them TO ask, by order
of the captain, whether she were in
need Of anything.
Nothing. my child" said Molly. 20
whom the boys voice seemed strangely
familiar Suddenly IL occurred 70
her where she had heard H. For an In.
slant the eyes Of the two were fixed In
silence. but intcDtly. searchingly upon
each other.
s'My boy" began Molly, "did you 90,
speak 10 me yesterday at the entranc,
20 the Marine .hospital?"
'Yes, madam said the lad. with q
respectful sailor salute
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Good breeding

abpeUs ia 4 sfHss Of proximity
the fitness of things; it Shuns dis
play and extravaganza; practices
economy as "good FORM" Think
how a trivial accident adds to the
expense of a hundred dollar watch!
Wouldn't il be good sense to SUBJ
Stitute during busy hourS-and on
your journeyings AN accurate,
tasteful, low-priced timepiece p
Your jeweler will show you the ad-
vantage of the new, quick-winding
Waterbury over Others.
For yourself or 'better self"
child. of friend. YOU can hni
nothing more appropriate
Every iewelcr sells u ir
STYLES for all tastcS---but nc
mean Stvies; filed goli coin
silver. ETC. SIS down 10 -. -
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners of estates assessed for the consruc
ton OF sewers IN the streets hereinafter named are
strnc wele. on the "0th ay n March, 1898
lodged at the Office OF the City Treasurer.
deny avenue. and In Academy avenue from Re-
gent avenue to Dover street and IN Dover street
In lila, old street. from Valley street TO Chalk-
In Deiaine street, from the present end of the
sewer In said street ~ Valley street and In valley
stTSe' r9m pelate street 70 harSia Stfee,
river 20 Valley street and in Valley street. from
In Mawnev street from Greenwich street TO Up
dixie street, and In Upd ke street from Peace
In Moore aud roai streets from the summit In
Moore street To Public street
:, In Princeton avenue from UpdEe street TO
Broad street and in Broad street from Prin ceton
avenue 70 Moore street.
In Public street. from Gordon avenue 10 Prairie
In Glenham street, from St James street to Tay-
stree To Public street. and In Public street. from
Broad street TO Gordon avenue.
In Harrison street. from Wilson street TO Grams
ton street.
In Public street, from Ocean street to Plain
In Plain street, from Public street to Bishop
In Somerset street, from Tanner street TO Prairie
In Tanner street. from Pearl street to Somerset
In providence street. from Prairie avenue to
Ia High street from the railroad bridge 20 pres
ent end OF sewer near broadway.
IN ~ gn street, from NollOk street 10 tne rail-
road britge.
In Ii gh street. Norfolk street, Oak street and
Troy u. eet from Baker avenue 20 High street.
In Blackstone street from Prairie avenue 10 Plain
street.
In steere avenue from Amherst street TO Manton
avenue.
In Potters avenue from Prairie avenue to Ocean
q rect.
II payment ~ tho whole OF any assessessrent Is
made before the goth day OF March, 1891 dedu e.
ton W fl be made the az the rate OF six
per cent per annum from the date Of payment to
said las iHe ntioaed date
one third OF the assessment may be paid at any
tirne within one year from the time the assessment
Is lodged with the City Treasurer without interest
The second installment OF one-third may be paid
within two years from the day OF said Judgement.
with the City Treasurer by paying In add ton
thereto the interest on the whole amount due on
said .sment at the rate Of (6l per cent. per
annum from the first LAY OF the second yeat after
said Judgement To he tim Ot payment.
The last third installment OF the sessment
may be paid within three years after said Odgment
yIayihg In addition thereto the interest there on
o the rate of six (6) per cent. Ter annum from the
lie of ihe last ayment.
IL the H. st Instailment Is not paid at the end OF
one ar from the date OF the Judgement OF the
assessment with the City Treasurer the whole
assessment can then be collected with interest
therefrom at the rate OF six J) per cent per annum
and expenses OF COLLECTION;
ID. L. ID. GRANGER. City Treasurer.
mr2o-im
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CANVASS NOTICE.

The several Boards Of Canyassers will meet for
the nurpose OF Canvassng and correcting their 90
spectiVe ward lists OF voters on SATURDAY April
4 isp3 AT O'Clock 2. M. az the following places:
First ward at the wah room ON wickendsn
second Ward. at tho ward room on North main
Tbird Ward. NJ the wari room on smith street.
Toutth Ward. at the schoolhouse on Fountain
Tiftn Ward. at the ward room ON Beacon avenue.
sixth Mad. st the ward room on Public street
seventh Ward. at the ward room ON Oakland
Eighth ward at the ward room on Harrison
Ninth Ward. At the ward room on Pallas street
Tenth Ward, az the ward room on AtweTl 4 ave-
transfers 10 clo-e st O'Clock D. m.
nv orsls.r ~ the chairfnen,
WILLIAM \ CLARKE. City CLERK.
msr22.lo.
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS.

The owners Of estates assessed for the construc-
ton Of sewers In the streets hereinai liter named
hereby notified that me . Tor said con con
lodged at the office Of the city Treasurer.
In Irving avenue ana Butter avenue from Grotto
ayenur 10 sewer in Blackstone Park.
in Butler avenue east SIDE from President ave-
nue. TO the nd OF sewer near Irving avenue.
In Benefit street iron Tockwotton street to the
In oxford street n N about eighty feet east OF
IN Oakland street from Greenwich street to Pot
ter's avenue and IN lotters avenue rom Oakland
In Burnett street from Greenwich street to Dex.
In Melrose street from Congress avenue TO Irving
In Mawney street from Greenwich street to Dex-
: In Redwing street from Greenwich street to
In Carter street from Greenwich street to point
within ninety-eight feet east OF Bucklin street
In Brsnoh avenue and Sorth Main street. from
Thnrber,s ane TO Livingstone avenue. and in Liv-
ingstone avenue ana Whemcn street. IRON North
In salem street. from Waldo street 20 Pot ter's
avenue. -, -,
made before the cath day OF February, 1894, de-
ducion ~ oe made on the same tne rate OF six
perosntul per anaum & u IN the date OF payment 70
one-third Of the assessment may be paid at any
time within one year ffom the time the ent
is lodged with the city Treasurer without In crest
Tue second instalment OF one-tnird may be paid
WITHIN two wears from the day OF said / dgenent
with the city Treasurer by pay ing in addition
thereto the interest ON the whole amount due on
said sse sment at the rate OF six 90 per cent per
annum from the nrst day OF the second year after
"a a lodgement to the time Of payment
The last OF third instalment OF the assessment
may be pald within three wears alter said lodge
ment nv rayng In addition thereto IN ia tereSt
thereon al the rate OF six 90 per tentuer annum
from the dafc of tue last payment.
m the first installment II not paid at the end OF
one wear from the day ~ the lodgment OF the as
scsstnent win the CITY treasurer the Wh ole assess.
ment can then be collected with Interest Nherefron
AT the fate OF six (6) per cent per annum and ex
penses Of collection. ID. a. ID. GRANGER
f2i-lm City Treasurer
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Indigestion.
H0RSF0RD'S Acid Phosphate.

Promotes digestion with
out injury and thereby re-
lieves diseases caused by
Indigestion Of the food. The
best remedy for headache
proceeding from a disorder.
cd stomach.
Trial bottle mailed on receipt Of 7y cents
m stamps. Rumford Chemical Works
Providence, r. l.
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REAL ESTATE DEALERS.

NXyM II. HERRICK "a CUSTOM HOUSE ST.
w Mortgages Reai Estate AZ per cent
specialty made OF Sales bv Auction.
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING.

ONCE OF the Clerk OF COMMITTEES.
- City Hall, Providence, March IL, 1898; ),
The Joint Committee OF the CITY Council on has- al
roads. 70 whom referred the application OF the
Union Railroad company. asking for permission 70
lay ana maintain rails. and also 90 erect poles bnu
naintain wires thereon for the purpose OF con-
Quoting currents OF electricity for motive power
Tor railroad purposes on the following streets VIZ
oyer street, from Market square 10 huuy s.,eesL
In EDDY street from Dyer street 20 connect win us
resent track In said Eddy street anu also IN Eduy
street. from Thurber's avenue TO Broad street
Friendship street, from Richmond street 10 Dor
rance street.
ship street, from Richmond street 10 Dyer street,
and also. in Brown street, from Waterman street
TO Olney street.
Hereby give notice that they will give q Public
h.aring upon said petition IN oommiitee Room ~,
city hall. on SAL URDAY, March -. 1870, az
o'clock p m..when all parties interested are hereby
notified 70 appear II they shall see ut ana De heard
thereon. plan. showing the points al which IL Is
desired TO erect poles may be seen at this once.
BY order Of the COMMITTEES
GEORGE l.. VOSE,
ID. y. HAYDEN Chairman.
Clerk of Committees mrlS-6t
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.sEWING MACHINE REPAIRs.

SEwING MACHINES REPAIRED. NEW AND
- second hand ma hines, attachments, needles,
oil belts etc. CHAS. A. BOWEN, i64 Westmin-
stsr street. over Rhodes's millinery store.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-23
What Is q Skeptic.

The word Skeptic comes from the
Greek "Skeptesthai," which means, "TO
pass entirely around all object and ex-
anime it from all Sides" The charac-
ter of Christ and the Christian religion
will both bear close examination from
all points, and if c. c. who gave us a
few thoughts last week on the Skeptic'
was deeper skeptic he would be firm
believer in the Christian religion. He
says 1.-The reason why he does not be-
lieve in it's veracity, is because con-
trary mind will not be forced to believe
that which it holds to be untrue" We
are daily forced to believe thousand
things which we believe to be untrue
until we are compelled to give them a
thorough examination, then. we have to
believe them. "The noble character Of
Christ" he says, "temptS one to believe
in his divinity" This indicates that he
has partially examined Christ's charac-
ter, but why not become true skeptic
and go to the foundation? If Christ
had noble character then was his
mission divine One and his system of
morals, and his vicariOuS sacrifice were
all that he claimed them to be. If you
admit him to have possessed noble
character, you have admitted, virtually
the veracity of his mission, his atone
ment, and the whole plan of redemption
through him. There is mo fear of be-
ing a true skeptic; the Christian re-
ligiOn will bear thorough examination,
the character of Christ will admit of an
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-23
Life.

What is life? Is any mortal in this
world thoroughly cOntented? Does the
millionaire in his palace with his ele-
CANT surroundings, realize happiness :?
Does the common laborer earning his
bread by the sweat of his brow, know
perfect cOntentment? Is the middle
man working for good salary or by
light work accommodating enough to keep
his family in comfortable circumStan-
ces, satisfied and cOntented. or is con-
tentment found with the savage in the
WildS of Africa? 10 the first question
my answer is: Life is an existence of
short Duration; any improvement made
to very slight extent satisfies the
nameleSS lOngingS of our hearts. How
many faces do we see daily, that out
Wardly appear cOntented but whose
owners, in their secret hearts, have de-
sires that will never be fulfilled? The
secret closet, with its skeleton, is gener-
ally kept closed except to the owner.
The lives of great men show us clearly
that human existence is but a rough
and rugged road, even to the most hon
Ored and successful. The traditional
sorrow of Alexander the Great because
the well authenticated statements that
Cromwell and Napoleon, in the height
OF their success, spent nights in melan-
chOly. The lives of thousands, too nu-
merOuS to mention. show us but too
plainly that success only to slight ex-
tent quencheS the thirst of power when
once acquired. The common labOrer,
should he be intelligent, can see that
but one chance in thousand is open
to him to reach a position so that he
can have the luXurieS of life and give
his children a thorough education. Of
the middlemen (WhO receive a good sal
airy compared with that of the labOrer. J
who receive from S7o to $3.50 per month
or a man in business whose income does
not exceed those amounts, few have |
found cOntented. The milliOnaires,
who in modern times have become
numerous, are a GLASS; | am told, that
seldom know a cOntented moment. The
worries and never ending ambition to
climb higher the ladder of finance too
often causes gray hairs. Mark the head
that lies upon a soft and luXuriant bed
but knows no rest. In darkest Africa.
we are told that where the vices of
civilization have not been sOWn, the
simple natives live upon the bounty of
their Maker with quietude and peace
fulneSS that is contrast to civilization
Their disputes and grievances are but
few; their wants are appeased by nature.
Their spiritual knowledge is limited
but who can say that the all-wise Ruler
of the universe does not look down up
on these people with approval.
TEXAS, No. 2
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Fighting For Principle.

"Some of these fellers that is so set
on their principles reminds me much of
an old Teller that bought mule |
knowed once" said the man Oh the
cracker box. 'SThat is, knowed the
teller, not the mule He bought that
mule from the street car company, and
the fool mule wouldn't work without a
bell on his neck. Well bell to suit
the mules idea of things could be
bought for about 10 cents, and any SEN
sible man would have bought it and
put it On-On the mule, that is. But
this Teller wasn't that kind. He said
he'd be dOggOned if he would be Outdid
by mule; and he started out to con-
quer that beast or die in the attempt.
He died in the attempt.
"The mule kicked him so high that
the cOrOnerS jury Wrangled an hour
over whether he had died from the
kick or from striking the earth. Died
happy, though, cause he had died for
a principle and hadn't been outdone
by the mule. Then | bought the mule
and put bell on him, and am working
him yet and don't feel as if Id lost no
great amount of self-respect, either.
Sometimes think the people in gineral
is good deal like that there mule.
They won't drive at all 'thOut bell on
O some kind, and the fool reformer who
thinks it would be sacrifice of his
principle to let EN- have it gets kicked
into the middle of next week, while
the politician is willin' to pervide the
bell for em, and they git down and
hump themselves while he sits in a
spring seat and rides. An don't doubt
I've been mule myself many time,
an shall be again. ''-Indi0napoiis
Journal
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Picking Flaws in Women.

Let us, my friends, you of my own
sex who may read these words, try and
pick all the flaws we choose in woman,
and what good does it do? writes Ed
ward w. Box. We always come back
to her, and glad we are of the privilege
to! Nervous? But yet how calm and
steady when the right time comes. IL
logical? But yet how certain the intu-
ton, how unerring the instinct With
out judgment? But yet how safe her
counsel, how sure her guidance. Never
leader? But what helper! Timid :?
But yet what a sweetheart? Unsyste-
matte? But yet with what neat pre-
cision is marked the training of her
children. Dressy? But yet how she
can wear her gowns. Never ready :?
Rarely for the theater, but yet how ever
ready with her sweet, wOmanly sympa-
thy in time of trouble. Fond of pretty
things? But yet how they become her
person, her room, her housed Expen-
sive? Well, bless her, yes. but the
cheapest article for the money ever
created! And long may we love her to
brighten our homes, make wise our
children, make men better than they
are, and life the better worth living!
And We'll love her, too, for the enemies
she has made-EI.
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A Retrospect.

Looking back at my past life and the
happy home of my boyhood, on the
farm, with loving parents, brothers and
sisters around me, | wonder at the
strange infatuatiOn that drew me away
to the city. At home my surroundings
protected me from all harm. Yet, from
that safe fold, wandered to the glitter
ing city, not knowing the lnnumerable
snares that surround the ignorant, un-
shielded by protecting influences. My
intuitions were to shun all evils, to busy
myself in learning trade and to push
forward into business for myself. But
[ made wrong associates at the start,
and through these | was led step by
step away from my healthy habits into
byways of sin and sensuality; the pool
table, little game of cards, stray
drink or two, and in couple of years
my wholesome past was buried in rot
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The following are the grade changes for the

One of the southern men tells rather rough
yarn against mnCnS of the law. A deputy U. s.
marshal asked leave to lodge at Il house presided
over by a tidy white women and was told to wait
till my husband comes in By and by fine
negro entered and after making some bluff re-
marks went off to draw water which was needed.
why do you let that niger talk to you that
way. lady?" HE is my husband "YOu re in
hard luck to have to marry niger Not half
as bad as my sister, "HOw can that be Iady?"
''She married deputy marshal"
Had we but space and inch high type how
we could spread ourselves in true daily style
over the "Fierce cOntiagratiOn'' that mOmen-
tarily threatened to devastate all before its fiery
fangs" in the dollhouse waste paper basket last
Friday evening. The insurance is not yet cor
rectly known but will be speedily adjusted 1t
was undoubtedly of incendiary origin, as sus-
picious looking party was seen prowling about
the neghborhOOd with lantern in his hand
No arrests have been made but a 'cew is being
patiently followed. The basket itself was not
total lOss' though the contents were 'entirely
consumed by the devOuring element" The state
tailor has rapidly repaired the basket with an
overall jacket and it now islands in palata beau
ty a monument of enterprise and energy to re-
ceve the scraps from the cell house desk
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The Telephone in Sweden.

In no country in the world is the telephone in
so general use as in Sweden, and in no other
country is the service so cheap and at the same
time SO perfect 1t is under government control
and the rates are fixed by the government, says
the New York Tribune. A few weeks ago a new
line was opened between Stockholm and Christi
ania by King Oscar, who took the occasion to eX
press the hope in his first message to the Nor
wegans that the line would tend to draw the
two countries into closer union and aid in over
coming the desire of the Norwegian radicals to
break up existing relations. 1t is now proposed
by means of submarine cable to connect the Nor
wegian and Swedish capitals with Copenhagen.
No wonder church-yards are haunted After
he has been kicked and cuffed all his life, u fell
lows ghost can't have spark of vanity if it
does MT enjoy quiet sit-dOwn in the moonlight
to read the epitaph.-Puck,
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tenness. My enfeebled energies were
unable to provide honestly for the cray
ings of many depraved appetites which
had gained fast hold of me. 10 get
money to satisfy these low cravings, l
imperceptibly slid into crime and
reached this-a prison cell. From this
meditative view point, I can see the
down-hill road with all it's land marks
with whisky as the lever that pushed
me steadily from bad to worse Know
ing the pitfalls, hope here to drill my
self into habits that will help me to
overcome evil. C.E.
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he cannot chase the rats through the barred

he cannot chase the rats through the barred
doors.
The advent of the schoolmaster in our midst
has apparently fired the ambition of the scholars
for literature. But yet. that may not be the
cause of the weakening of the library door
hinges.
There is a legible sign mo lOafing here" post
ed at the entrance of the old foundry 1t is need
less there are no EsquimauX or Icelanders
round here. Even TriX has abandoned rat hunt
ing in that frigid region.
The editor saw a double barreed tree COM
ing down the face of the west wall Saturday. On
closer examination it was seen that Slim Jim
was on the lower end and a rope and part of the
construction gang at the other.
The editor was caught in a trap going into
the engine-rOOm setting-up shop. He politely
shut the door and got his hand a vivid blue. The
first time Foreman Plaster visits THE MIRROR
office he must expect no mercy.
Col. Clark Chambers the prison agent was
here Thursday and interviewed several of the
men who were approaching departure. He gave
the boys to understand that the terrible paraly-
sis of business interests made jobs excessively
scarce.
The steel planer in the state machine shop
runs very true and is in splendid order. Last
Saturday it planed one continuous shaving 10
feet inches long, off of an English steel roller
used in the Irvine shop 1t speaks well also for
the steel
The chief of the whitewash gang has been a
little of everything during the past week from
breaking up the populous ambition of pigeons to
hanging on the edges of roofs setting cOrnices.
He has been a sailor hence his steady nerve
when alOft.
The sparrOws have already discovered crev-
ices under the new cOrnices just hung. They
| are prospecting for and locating choice claims
for early spring operations and looking out for
snug corners where they may crowd together
during below zero weather.
"A well-knOwn st. Paul detective when visit
ing the institution. saw a prisoner whom he
knew and had met at Hot Springs; to whom he
| jokingly remarked you don't get any Hot
Springs water here'' and received the reply mo,
but Pm getting all the Saltwater | want
The tuneful, but somewhat loud, voice of the
caulker will shortly be heard from the boiler
| shop. 1t is recommended that the United
States Senate get one set up in their midst as an
assistant either to tillibuSter cOurteSeS it is
warranted to gain the ear of any house in de-
fiance of other OratOrical efforts.
The following are the grade changes for the
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-23
The story is told of a certain French

The story is told of "a certain French
infidel, who, at dinner party, was air
ing his atheism and disbelief in God,
and expressing great contempt for all
persons who had not Outgrown the
school-bOy delusiOn of God. Sidney
Smith sat opposite the infdel at the
table. When the inlidel had ended his
TRADE, the other guest inquired guile
lessly. "What do you think of this
salad?' "Superd. exquisite" cried the
Frenchman, with enthusiasm. 'By the
way replied Sidney Smith, may ask
if you happen to believe in the ex-
iStence of a cook ?''-EI.