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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

SAFE ROBBERS AT WORK.
DxxW 0PES TEE SAFE IN STATION
ar WlxPoLE CENTRE.
Rsspls Heard the Explosion But No One
went 10 see what Caused II TN Day
Hight Came.

wALroLE. Sept 2o.-Atan early hour
this morning the r,s.te ents at Walpole
Centre, ON the WIentham branch oil
3 Q Old Colony system. were awakened
ny terrific explosion. but no one
vsntu ed out of doors TO learn the
cause until daybreak. Later IL was
found that the interior OF the station
had been greatly damaged, and the safe
b.own op-n. Tue money that the
safs contai' ei lrst nighr when the agent
lecked rp, vas gene. Professional safe
breakers visited the depo, and after
gaining n entHnc1 had drilled the big
safe aud b'ev IL olei.
TIE ticke officc was total wreck. and
tickets we: Q altered ali over the build
3.g ana n the platform. Windows and
vi dow sashcs were also shattered. The
MALE did not contain muca money, but 1t
was all taken.
East Walpole station was a'so visited
by the cracSsmen. They succeed d in
drilling n large b le In the door. but were
then evid nsly frightened away. The
only evidence that the place had ben
visited was the hole iu the SAFE aud two
oper doorA
At some hour Yesterday morning safe
cra~kers prob .bly the same gang, en-
ter tho West Mansfield station. nut be-
fore they succeeded In blowing onen the
tafe we're fri shtened away. 1t 10 said
that nothing was stolen here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
HORRIBLY BUTCHERED.
Famii- of six become Victims OF An
Unknown Assassin.

Unknown Assassin.
WAsHINeToS, Ind, Sept. 20-A neigh
Dor went to the benson Wralton residence
yesterday to inquire as to the health of
Mr.. Wralton, who has been sick for sew
eral weeks. The front door being locked
be went to the back door. Upon the floor
in puddle Of blood lay Mrs. Wralton,
wife OF benson Wralton.
He hurried to the nearest neighbor's 9,
and several of them accompanied him to the
house. In room adjoining that in which h
Mrs. Wralton lay they found the father
and husband dead. In the same room
were the three children, two of them dead
and the other so seriously injured tha t
she cannot live
The children killed were little boy, 3
years old, and his sister, IL years old. In
a front room Mr.. Wralton's mother, aged
63, was lying on the aoor, dead. Her left
hand was cut off and the right broken.
All Of the murdered persons had deep,
ugly wounds on their foreheads with the
exception of the girl, who had been struck
on the back Of the head.
The old lady Is said to have had consid-
cradle money in the house, having drawn
1t from the bank during the recent money
stringency. and this, it is thought, was
the motive for the murder. There is no
clue to the murderer. Bloodhounds will
be put on tho trail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

Try ~ Tind the Voice Don't Wait untiI 10
Asserts Itself.
Although exceptionally good voices are
born, not made, really wonderful re-
suits may be achieved with an ordinary
organ by proper cultivation, combined
with fair amount Of perseverance,.
Many voice that Is weak and insignih-
cant In the beginning has developed even
great merit.
Such cases are by no means rare and
should encourage parents to give their
children every advantage In this direc-
tion. Try to find the voice instead Of
waiting for it to assert itself and it may
become treasure trove of the greatest
value in the household.
Although children should be encour-
aged to sing, particularly together, it is
not well to commence the regular train
ing until the body is sufficiently devel-
oped physically, and even then it goes
without saying that it should be Lot
overtrained. This Is particularly neces-
sary In the cases that show exceptional
merit. Many an organ of rare quality has
been ruined by entertaining and over
work. Nature, although she can be ma
terially aided, cannot be pushed. Boys,
as rule, should be between II and 18
before their voices are trained, and in
some cases, where an individual is back
ward in development, 1t is better to wait
until year or SO later.
Girls get their natural voices sooner,
and may begin, says a competent au-
thority, even at 10 in some cases. A
year later is, however, better. OF course
it is well known fact that dissipation
Of any kind ruins the voice. The Gig
arctic smoking youth may as well give
up all hope Of acquiring a charming and
readily summoned accomplishment. 1t
is positive pain sometimes to see fine
voices literally murdered through indul-
gence.
An authority on such matters predicts
in the New York Tribune that wise par
ents will by and by cease to infiict the
misery of persistent piano training on
daughters who have only ordinary abil-
ity. Much money is wasted, much pre-
cious time thrown away on this instru-
ment by not specially clever and musical
girls, who generally drop it after mar
riage. The same money and time spent
on the cultivation of the voice and the
study Of the theory Of music would mean
untold pleasure for the singer herself
and for her friends. The power to play
a good accompaniment should be ac-
quired at the same time. This is an ac-
complishment which is too seldom
found and which might well be studied
by girl who has not sufficient musical
gift to warrant more severe study.
Quick reading and a sympathetic touch
and feeling will make an excellent ac-
companist, and great is the pleasure she
can confer. Many man and woman of
society who hate the bore of playing
their own accompaniments can be coaxed
to use beautiful voice if somebody be
at hand to accompany it with taste and
precision.
Piano study is very much overdone in
this country, although it is becoming
less and less an inevitable among those
best able to secure the most thorough
training. The violin and the harp often
take the place of the hackneyed piano.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

The repairs ia the lobby o: the Nara
cansrtt hive been completed.
Mr.. s. wilkinson Of York, Eng, regis
tered at the Dorrance this morning.
r. s. Meadaws IT Winnipeg, Canada
registered af the Narragansett this morn
In.
A two story brick Luilding to be used
for mn art museum Is 10 be erected IN
koger Williams park.
The coal barge sunk mt Sabins Point
has been removed out OF the channel and
10 no longer a menace TO Daviga Ion.
President Clarke, of the N. Y. N II.
and H. railroad. with Dlrec' ors Babcock
and Havens, stopped at the Narragansett
st night
The Providence Veteran Firemen's
association has decided to psrticip ,te in
the muster at Attlebofo, Oct. 3, with the
old Gaspee.
There was q slight fire in the four story
frame building ~ 40 Westfield street yes.
s~rday afternoon, resulting In q damage
Of about SIS.
Patrolman Walker, who was charged
With asssulting newspaper man, Is no
longer meinter OF the force. He was
under suspension and deemed Ii advisa
BE 20 resign.
A man named Brown and a woman
named Mcpherson, both colored. had n
row on Smith street y, sterday afternoon.
IN which the woman's dress was torn.
She made complaint to the police.
The new chimney Of the Union Rail-
road companys power station is com-
placed IN position. and the staging iS
being torn down. The chimney Is 200
feet high and has core ten feet IN diam
osor.
Michael Shea of 100 Richmond street
wanted piece OF tin last night for re-
pairs on baby carriage. He found what
he thought would suit his purpose.
happened TO be a torpedo and hen he
piece struck Shea in the head infiicting a
wound which was dressed at the Rhode
1slsnd hospital.
A collision between two carriages oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon on Elmwood
avenue, resulting In the ruin OF both
teams and slight INJURIES to the oocup ,nts
Of one Of them. Tee driver OF one team
WAS William Danning and Of the other
William Fifeld. Mr.. Damn ing's team
WIS overtur ned and he and his mother
were thrown ont aud severely though not
dangerously injured.
Michel Volontnlro went into the Cen.
tral police station last night to enter a
complaint for assault against Alexander
Sylvaso and To show the officers where
he was hit. The two Italians are rival
fruit stand keepers on Exchange place.
6ylvsso is the latest conner TO compete for
the banana trade In that locality, and
last night Volontsire demonstrated with
him for trying to hurt the business and
she assault followed.
Governor Brown will endeavor to at
tend the Worlds fair meeting tonight
at the Y: M: g. A. and speak OF the plans
which o, curs on Thursday, O;t.5 The
admission 10 free aud twenty four stere-
opticon views will be shown or the build.
lngs and grounds. These views have
been made expressly for this meeting. A
collection will be taken to defray the ex-
penss OF the stereoptcon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
The nest way 90 Clean n Clock.

In washing clock movement, tolera.
bly, stiff brush should be used, and in wash
Ing the plates, IL care is used in manipulate
Ing the brush, very little IL any pegging
out of pivot holes will be needed. OF
course, any and all repairs must be done
previous to the washing. The use of ben
zine for clock cleaning, except for remov-
ing gummy oil from the handspring, is Of
questionable service. Let any person give
warm water and soap and benzinc both a
fair, square trial, and according TO The
Horological Review there will be but one
verdict, and that will be for the soap and
water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
THE PROFESSORS OPINION
or harrington and the Work of the Rural
Improvement Association.


Prof b. G. Northrop, the rural
Improvement apostle par excef--
lence. who visited Darlington early this
| month in company with Gov. Brown,
has written letter to the New York
1ribune.i in which he refers to his visit and
the impressions he received. He gives
the Rural Improvement association credit
for the work it has done, and saws Of it.:
Its first effort was o develop town pride
and local patriotism and fraternize the
people. Hitherto ssctio al jealousies had
hindered concerted action. For many
years no appropriation could be secured
for town building. But When
this society harmonized the con-
flicting elements and awakened pub
lc spirit, extensive grounds were secured
on which now stands one OF the most
BEAUTIFUL town halls that can anywhere
be found In town Of its size. with ample
rooms for Its library OF 5000 volumes,
and for its historic Antiquarian sociesy
and Town offices.
'The old buildings at the railway sta
tlon have been removed, and three sta-
tions and their grounds have been
greatly adorned; various road lines have
been improved; slade trees on both
sides OF the road have been
planted throughout the town at
public expense, where the abuttors
failed TO do IL; the roads have been made
admirabe-macadam, shell or gravel
and are the pride of the town. They are,
IL Is said. the best In any town of Rhode
Island. Neat gravel and concrete walks
have been constructed, and all nicely
edged witha straight line of grass Pure
running water has been introduced; the
church grounds have been greatly i'm
proved. new plans have been formed for
the adornment of the cemetery, and the
front fences have been largely removed
BEST Of all, the homes and their
grounds have been greatly beau
tilted. Darlington has become
noted for its numerous charming homes.
As a residential place it is recognized as
the model town of Rhode Island. The
happy transformations within the last
dozen years show that this Improvement
society has lived for good purpose. 1t Is
now aiming still more to promote good
fellowship. foster neighborly courtesies,
cultivate social life, and make Darlington
stand for an idea Hs well as a name. "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
SENDS AN ULTlMATUM.

Admiral Mello Says Rio JaneIro Must
Surrender or Suffer consequences.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.
LONDON, Sept 20.-A dispatch sent to
a mercantile firm here states that Admi-
raj Melo in command of the re bel
Brazilian fleet has sent word to the au-
thorities at Rio that IL the
city does not surrender nc once
a merciless bombardment will b. btgu' :.
The news caused panic in Rio
Janeiro. Mello Is known TO be
a man Of his word and merchants and
traders are collecting heir property AS
rapidly as possible preparatory TO flight.
The rebel warsiip landed a heavy
force of marines at Santos today. A
heavy engagement is en-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
FLORAL DINNER DECORATION.
with Pretty and Clever Arrangement OF
! Tol,

With . Pretty and Clever Arrangement OF
Tables.
! Table decorations claim larger share of
attention than ever. and there have been
some novel ways OF seating the guests,
which il more generally adopted would go
far to relieve tSe monotony Of the long
crowded table For instance, at recent
very recherche dinner t.cre were five ta-
bles, one In the center Of the room and one
mt each of the four corners. Each table was
decorated in a different color, the middle
one was shaded from flame to cream, with
Immense bows of ribbon to correspond, the
flowers used for this purpose being princi-
pally roses The four corner tables repre-
sented Vatican designs (which have been
in great favor this year, in mauve. crimson.
pink and green.
The first color was carried out In orchids,
the second with rosobuds, the third with
carnations, while the last was represented
by mignonette, green orchids and ribbon
of the same shade. OF course the lamp
shades and menus were all en- suite, and
the effect was remaIk kably pretty
This idea of having several tables shoulS
have some consideration on the part of
hostesses. Besides the fact that they are
novel, they would surely obviate many
difficulties in the way Of disposing of guests
who might be uncongenial to one another
II is no small matter TO arrange ell the Wis
itors with perfect tact and To cverybody's
satisfaction, but by this means even the
most fastidious might be suited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

IRON AND BRASS COMBINATION BED.
bination bedstead. Then there are cheaper
ones still, being composed entirely of iron
and dependent on graceful form and ar
tistic coloring for beauty.
These metallic bedsteads appeal TO
housewives who must perforce be in
many instances their own chamber
maids. They harbor almost no dust and
are readily cleaned. These beds are easy
to move, hard to break and adapted to
various attractive modes Of dressing.
But above and beyond all minor con-
siderations is the fact that sanitarily
they afford no concealment for insects,
thereby removing the great bugbear Of
American housekeeping.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
An E arly Beginning.

WASHINGTON, Sept 20.--A meeting Of
the joint Republican congressional caucus
was held last night to select congres.
sionsl campaign committee. The follow
ing New Englanders were among the
members named: assachusetts-Repr
sentative Draper; New Hampshire-Re-
preventative Baker; Vermont - Repre-
sentative Grout A number of speeches
were made, the speakers advocating an
aggressive fight all over the country and
prophesying reversal Of the verdict Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
OLNEYvILLE.
THE MERINO COTTON COMPANY
RESUMES OPERATIONS
After . Shut Down OF Five Weeks Otbcr
Items Gathered Here and There About
This Entcrprising Place.

The Merino Cotton Manufacturing
company, Johnston, commence work
this morning, after stoppage OF five
weeks. This will be good news for
Merino village.
The Brigade No Q. order Of Alfredians.
held n meeting In Mystic Chain hall last
night. Considerable routine business
was transacted.
Christopher Handpurr, who lives with
his father at 224 Amherst street, was ar
rested by the officers Of the sixth station
for being drunk and il-using his
mother. II was rumored that he
had slashed her with knifc, but
there was no Truth in the repor The
officer says he found him in very ugIy
mood aud the father ordered him ar, es-
ted as they cou d not manage him.
A boot and shoe store on Olneyyille
Square kept by Harry Cohen was robbed
Sunday night OF about SIS worth of goods.
There was very small hole in one OF the
panes OF glass and the thief made IL
larger by breaki & or very small pieces
SO that ultimately lie was able to carry
out his purpose. The nrt cles stolen COM
prise shoes. shirts, stockings. and vest.
A young man named Lee who wandered
from his home In the city Sunday, wns
found by the Johnston police and handed
over to his family yesterday. lie had
been In bad health some time, aud was
not responsible for his &C ions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

preasing the griddle aud obtaining nice
brown cllor for the cakes. She employs
cottolene instead of lard and con-
siders IL superior to most brands
Of the latter article. Disti lied
water was being prepared close by
the ~ ro-water stills. A large crowd Of
ladies were present watching the inter
estipg exhibition and getting good points
for home work
Mrs Peckham, in the cake and pastry
department., was busy getting the pre-
miun list ready. The cooking school is
TO give an exhibition later i'm the week but
the details are not yet known.
Hosford's baking powder stand was sur
rounded by a crowd eager TO devour the
light short biscuits, which the three men
In white aprons were rapidly turning
out.
Races Today.
The first race today was in the 2:29
trottipg class for a purse OF $500 and was
postponed from Monday. There were
fifteen entries Pure Wilkes won
the first heat S411, 1:09]1, 2l93[.
aud second heat ia 3511.
1:1l1S. 2:2iM. Tom Jacobs, owned
by Wm. Elliott Of Springfield, Mass,
took the next three heats and tae race.
Time 80, l:ilI. 2:2l11, for third heat;
36L. 1:l215. 2:24 fourth heat; 34l5. 1:ll1I.
2;22A tiftn and last heat.
Tho a:as Race.
The second race of the day was in III,
2:23 trotling class for a purse of 81. 900.
three heats in Ave. This was
by far the most interesting
race of the day. all the horses being even
ly matched. At the start in all heats the
trotters crossed the line in a bunch aud
at no time was there much more than
two lengths difference between first and
last horse.
First heat was won by Prinsonian, fol-
lowed close by Belweather In 34lS, lilly
and 2:22.
The second heat was won by a neck by
Mahlon followed by Bellweather. In 341(.
LIE. 2:2011. Manlon was boxed In the
third quarter.
The third heat was run by the same
narrow margin by Prinsonian, with
Bird good second; time 341l. 1:11A.
2:2i1S.
race; time, "a, ILL, 2:221.
The third race was In the 225 class
pacing for purse OF $500. The first aud
second heats went to Burdette In 35, I:12.
2;232l 35JlS. l:l21S, 2:24.
TIE thlrd heat went TO Burdette with
Trixie second in s41l, l:loIs. 22lS.
Accidents on the Track.
Two accidents happened on the track
this morning hut no one was seriously
injured. In the first race the shaft OF
one sulky ran into he second and the two
became entangled, smashing the wheel
of the forward sulky. The horse stopped
and the drivers wers not injured. Tne
c,nd accident was a collision between
two sulkSs.
One was dragged by the horse half wav
round the track, when the horse freed
itself, but was finally caught
by one Of the riders on the track.
The driver was thrown to the ground
with considerable violence. lie was taken
to the stable and a doctor called. The
injuries dill not prove serious. his arm
and shoulder being bruised.
Tho Premiums.
The list OF premiums will be found or
page B.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

The ice railway and the inspiring Jingle
Of sleighbells in summer time on genuine
Ice and snow represents one Of the surpris-
ing features OF the Midway plaisance II
may be mentioned that the powerful agent
that reduces the temperature in the manu-
facturc Of ice and snow Is anhy drous am
saoniA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
Your Way and My Way.

"Oh, Mr.. Snail: oh, Mr.. Snail,
think you're very slow.
shouldn't like 10 creep and crawl
For hours and hours along the wall
The pace you choose 10 go!
"Oh. Mr.. Snail; oh, Mr.. Snail.
What funny things you do!
You bear your house upon your bat X.
Just as peddler does his pack,
And stick Il on with glue"
"Oh. Nancy Bell; oh, Nancv Bell,
You're very quick and bright.
But N you were snail. my dear,
You'd do rs do. never fecr.
And think your way quite right."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
Fashions In Jewelry.

There is a distinct fancy for circular
brooches. One is of white enamel circles,
each holding small pearl, with pearls
on the outside. Another is of alternate
sapphires and diamonds. While brooches
of circular form are popular, there are
many other styles, one of which is here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
Stricken with Apopiexv.

NEw York, Sept 20.--Rev. Samuel B.
Halliday, pastor OF the Beecher Memorial
church and formerly assistant pastor TO
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, was stricken
with apoplexy while conversing with Mrs.
Beecher In the parlors of Plymouth
church. lis probable that he will re-
cover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20
AT THE PARK.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.
toads. etc. The display is in charge of
Mr.. Steveua


Ladies' Department.
In the ladies' department there Is be-
wiidering display OF fancy nee1le-work.
Some OF the articles which won first pre-
mium are worthy OF notice. A tray cloth
consisting OF apple blossoms worked In
KeDsinRton won first premium
as the best article IN that class.
The shading Of the flowers is particularly
nice. he best siugle article In needle
work is "A cloth worked in white silk
scroll work. A set of doiles in Dresden
figures OF plnsies, violets and leaves
easily took first premium. Emma Rhodes
was awarded first premium for the largest
and best display OF art needlework. SO o
Drawn ork in ponto sorrento for lu-
reau scarf is very neat. Then there is a
O'Clock tea cloth, in long and
short stitch. aud centre piece In
Dresden work for dining table. Ken
slngton centre piece, EN- brodered In Wild
pinks, is one OF the pret lest specimens OF
the whole collection. The only satin
stitch Is centre piece for dining table
which won first premium. The display
OF fancy work is the best In years aud
must attract the attention OF every laiy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

WASHINGTON, Sept %. The official re-
port OF the board that witnessed the trial
trip of the gunboat Castine has been re-
ceived at the navy department. 1t fixes
the speed made rs l6054 knots. The m
tract requirement was 10 knots, and the
contractors. the Bath (Me.) iron works,
will receive $50 $50 In premiums
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

illustrated. This drop brooch is COM
posed of diamonds and pearls, but it also
furnishes an exceedingly graceful design
that may be made with less costly gems.
A charming chateiaine pin is an over
tapping wreath of white enamel leaves
with n tiny pearl between. A handsome
design is diamond fower-de-luce hold
ing by two diamond chains bar made
of four lustrous colored pearls.
Hairpins with gold enameled balls are
Dmong the prettiest novelties. The ball
may be of white enamel with gold mark
ings, or gold and dark blue. A neck
lace is made of small chrysoberyls and
pale blue sapphires. These are connect.
ed by little gold disks and have two
lower festoons similarly combined.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-20

SPECIAL TO rHr xrwa

BIRMINGHAM. Sept. 2o.-The friends OF
David Jones. colored, who was hanged
until nearly dead To make him confess TO
tie robbery OF Mcdowell. attacked the
whites. Two negroes were killed, aod
vne white man fatally.