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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08
Economy In Management.

The cost OF operating would be greatly
reduced. Take for example the Boston
dailies, or the two big Sunday issues.
The Herald and Globe each run trains
out over the road leading from Boston
Sunday morning, seven trains each.
One of them could be cut off aud a joint
train run Saving at least S30. 900 per year.
By purchasing paper in such immense
quantities the very lowest possible price
could be obtained and very small frac-
tion of a per cent. saved would in the
aggregate amount to an enormous figure,
aud as with paper so with type, presses,
ink and all other materials. In the matte r
OF distribution Of papers iD Boston alone
an enormous saving would be made.
BY the control of all the newspaper
properties In New England by one con-
cern a new era in the collection of
news would at once follow. A system OF
leased lines, with opera tors In the employ
OF the combine wou Id be inevitable The
New England Associated press would
either be merged In IL or 70 TO the wall.
but this system of leased wires would
bring saving Of such proportions as to
be absolutely startling and which Is at
present impossible by any one paper. 1t
Is expected that expenses OF operation
would be reduced fully % per cent.
No Politics In 1t.
The plan is not political one and has
no political significance. The combine is
said to be evenly divided between both
the great political parties. otherwise this
absorption Of such papers would give a
political influence that would be so pow
erful that il could not be tolerated.
Agents of the syndicate are now in New
England making inquiries and ipvestiga-
tions into the properties named.
The successful management of the
Standard Oil company, OF the big street
car combines and other trusts seems likely
TO he followed by y newspaper trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08
Fast Nearing Completion.

The work on the Dorrance street sewer
is being pushed aioag with considerable
weeks the sewer will be competed
aud Westminster street to travel.
Meanwhile the work of relaying the track
on Westminster street is being hustled
along with great rapidity and the entire
street will doubtless be repaved and the
track laid when the sewer is completed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08

South Main street, just back of the
board OF trade building, was crowded
with gaily dressed women and young
men and boys, awaiting the arrival of an
electric car. IL was lively party
and when the car did come there was a
good natured scramble for seats. 1t was
a private picnic party and such small in
conveniences as having to stand up dur
ing the trip to Crescent Park were
laughed at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08

ties by issuing bonds for s5,oOQ000, pre-
ferred stock of s5.000,0 900, and common
stock OF <5.0o0.000 the bonds and the
common stock 10 be sold for the purchase
money, the bonds to carry an per cent.
guarantee; the preferred stock to be
2 per cent stock, and the common to de-
clare whatever dividend might be left
over after an allowance for a sinking
fund. AT the present cost OF operating
the common stock could declare 10 per
cent. dividend aud carey per cent. TO
the sinking furd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

In the sixth district court this morn.
ing Herbert w. Smith and Margaret
Droney. insane. were ordered committed
TO the state asylum.
Michael McDermott. common drunk
ard, was sentenced to six months at the
state workhouse.
Mary l. Hawkins. an idle person OF
doultful reputation, was sentenced to
the Reform school during miuority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-08

In Rhode Island the Providence Journ-
al, Telegram and News. the Newport News.
Pawtucket Times. Wtonsocket Call and
Reporter could be purchased for million
dollars II il estimated that these prop
critics are now paying at least IS per
ccnt. on this figure. The Connecticut
papers at rough estimate would cost
100000. and this leaves considerable
margin TO 20 and come on.
capitalization Schemes
The plan Il to purchase these proper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
The Burning of Rome.

When London burned for three days and
three nights in 1866 its population hardly
exceeded 5000, and in regard to the extent
of the destruction neither that fire nor those
of Hamburg and Chicago can compare with
the confagration of Rome under Nero at a
time when the capital of the Roman empire
had probably more than 100000 inhabit-
ants. That calamity, by the way, may,
after all, have been caused by an accident.
Professor Emile Reich, in his history of the
ancient civilization, proves that both Nero
and Iiberius were the victims of gross sian.
ders, not limited to the exaggeration of
their vices and the misrepresentation of
their political acts.
The authors of their annals were poll
ticians whose privileges had been curtailed
by the Omnipotence of the Caesars and who
avenged themselves by painting the objects
of their resentment in the darkest possible
colors. That Nero, in his mania for music.
fiddled during the burning of Rome is
likely enough, but it is hardly credible that
he would have survived even the suspicion
of the alleged monster crime.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Tritu e,

While i is over thirty years ago stree
AlcOck's Porous PIasters were first intro
Cuced TO the medical profession aud
public, the msrked success ard unErece~
deated popularity which they raet with
noe only continues. nut steadily increases
No O'her p'es;ers have been introduced
viii b gain so many testimonials OF high
vaiCe as those continuously accorded 10
A!lcock's Porous Plasters and the Only
motive for these exceptional tributes lies
IN the fact of their being medical sn {
phsrmaCutical preparation Of superior
s'ue. Additional proof OF the true val>
re Of AI|Crck's Porous Plasters lies in
The fact chat they are being largely imi-
taxed ~ unsclupulous persons. who seek
20 deceive the public by Offering plssters
which they claim 10 be the same, "
"Cqusl, las good" better" best
FCrOGs plaster, ETC., while it is in gener-
a. appearance only that they resemble
AllcoCk's. Every one OF the so~called
porous piasters are limitations of ALL
cocks Porous Pissters.
Avoid dealers who attempt to palm of
inferio. and worthless plssrefs that are
purchased by them at low rates for the
purpose Of substitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
When to Wind a Watch.

1t was Fifth avenue iewelry store
MY watch" said a gentleman to the
salesman, exhibiting n costly repeater, swat
ries a minute n week 1t ought to keep
time to the second, and so you represented
to me when purchased it. Look at it."
The salesman critically examined the
works through his glass, closed the case and
handed the timepiece to its owner.
There is nothing the matter with your
watch. 1t will keep perfect time if you
wind it in the morning"
oh" laughed the gentleman, that's q
chestnut. wind it ut a certain hour at
night"
THAT has nothing to do with it," respond.
ed the clerk. During the night your watch
is quiet, as it were. That IS, it hangs in
your vest without motion or touch If you
don't wind it Mt night he handspring is
then relaxed instead of being in that condi.
ton during the day b. winding it in the
morning the handspring remains close and
tight all day. 1t keeps the movement steady
at a time when you are handling it, running
around and more or less Earring it as you
hasten about the city attending to your
daily affairs A relaxed handspring at this
time accounts for fine watches varying
slightly. Try it, and you will find that
am right. New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

Two kids" made things lively on the
Harlem train the other day. Their clothes
were an odd tumble of costuming-ragged
shoes, derby hats, fringed jackets and but
tonhole bouquets. One had an unlighted
cigarette in his fingers and a pamphlet
headed in glaring letters, "Bunko Bill and
His Nineteen Nictims!' protruding from
his pocket. At every station they would
jump on their knees at the windows and
remark upon the passeng gers as they got off
or on. When the train got well out of town
and the speed was somewhat increased they
were delighted
Mind her tunnin de coTnersr' said one.
''We'se struck de Marcy Hanks Of the l.
systum! Sees said the other.
At station somewhere beyond the hun.
dreds a very stylish, handsomely dressed
woman got on. One of the boys was on the
platform, and his seat By his partner conse-
quently vacant. Just As the lady went to
take the seat the little rascal slipped in and
with a sidelong swing slid into the seat
just in time for the lady to sit in his lap.
Up jumped the other one. Grabbing Lis
pal by the collar he flung him from his seat
as he said: Fur shame, Tim! OATS nc
fairl Yell niver be a man, much less a
jintleman Beg de loidy's podden fur ye2
accident And he added under his breath;
"See? Take de drop" And Tim did
New York Recorder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
TO BERNARDiNE.

/ love thee, Bernardine, nor more nor less
Could amplitude of words express,
If with poetic art and fancy's play
troped and fsured for summers day.
What is't to CULVER when thy name Is heard,
Like aspen leaves by breath of evening stirredi
What is't to hope for thee like heaven above?
Tell me, my Bernardine, is this not love?
The chemists skill can never analyze
What makes the lovelight fash from beauty's
eyes.
Nor can philosophers in words impart
The intuitions of mans love moved heart.
do not love thy head, divinely placed,
Thy taper fingers or thy dainty waist,
Or eyes or lips but thy sweet soul serene,
That blends all these and makes them Ber-
nardine.
II in vale of poppies should sleep.
While centuries DER land and ocean sweep,
Waking, as firstling of my lips I'd yean
That heart inwoven, love word, Bernardine
London Academy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Canvasback Ducks and Terranin.

There is general impression among peo-
pie In other states that Baltimoreans eat
canvasback ducks with hominy for break
fast, dinner and supper, and indulge In ter
rapin as Unexpectedly as Philadelphians
do in scrapple. As the gastronomic capital
of the universe, we are supposed to revel in
these Injuries. Perhaps it may surprise
our friends to know that there are thou
sands of people here who do not taste can
vasback dnck or terrapin from one years
end to the other Baltimore's wealth has
increased marvelouslY, but the canvasback
and Brer Terrapin have distanced it.
In twenty years their value has gone up
ward about 5OOper cent. 1t costs from three
to five dollars for canvasback and from
four to six dollars for count" terrapin-
prices that are somewhat different from the
days when the ducks could be got for one
dollar pair, and the terrapin for six dol
lars dozen. We fear that these prizes
will never again come within the circle of
the average mans finances 1t is a well
known fact that both get their peculiar
flavor from the celery found on the flats Of
the Chesapeake bay and its tributaries
Baltimore American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

more interest smong literary and re:ig-
ious people in Fesrce tusn La Jeun-
esse." IL has made lis author, NJ Charles
wagner. one of the leaders of young
France Under the title of Youth" this
notable book will be shorily published in
English, with the suihor's santt tim, by
Dodd. Mead Il Ccmpaug. 1t is the ex-
ponent of the reaction which has spcung
up s9siEs. the mater 4lFsm and the real
IAN which have uervaded ami degraded
F'encn lite and literature. 81. Wagner
addresses himself to youth because 10
TIT N he fiads most clearly reflected The
disease OF the times, and in them the
gres, hooe for the future. To teach the
young 80 be really young and really
men is the authors aim. The book con
tains noble philosophy o: life ard arr.
The book will be of great service to this
country" says Charles Dudley Warner in
Hsrper's Magszine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Thinking Plants,

On o,Ir front porch is a clematis Yards
of 1t had taken possession of the wire net
ting, but there was a piece over foot long,
quite a distance from the support that was
only on one side of the plant and solid
brick wall on the other. That forloIn piece
was bound to catch the netting. One even
ing l stood by the vine There was no
breeze and l was thinking how l could
fasten the loose stem, when it began to
move of itself-slowly at first, then faster
and always toward the netting At last it
gave pretty good kick and the tendrils
caught just where it wanted to go, and a
little chuckl1 OF delight seemed to 90
through the leaves. Now why did it choose
the netting side so persistently and know
there was nothing to cling to on the other?
Again, a little way from the clematis
was woodbine. About four feet of it had
taken possession of the netting, crow1ing
out queer CT the prairie rose. Perhaps
you know how this vine clings, but pa
uently unwound the whole length, twined
it around pillar of the piazza without
breaking tendFil. Did it like the new
place. Not {. biti What was my astonish-
ment the next day to find the long branch
in its old place, clinging harder than ever.
You obstinate old thing" said I, "you
must come OF that netting and give the
place to the rose"
So untwiued i again, wound it round
the pillar and tied it On. 1t was several
days before it. was satisfied, and looked a
if it were trying to get the better of the
stout string and the hard knots. Didn't
the voodbine show It's dislike very plainIv'
Success with Plants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Literary Notes

Lucia True Ames writes on "The Home
in the Tenement House" in the Janusry
New England Magazine. She believes
the only immediate improvement. with
existing conditions, is to enlarge the ten
ements and make them sanitary and
reomy, and that their abolition is impos-
sible with the present cCntraliziDg ten
denotes OF commerce.
Among the short articles that will ans
pear in the North American Review Tor
January arc: Farm and Home Proprle-
torship." by George E. Holmes; STU
dents as Showmen," BY Jas. NJ. Hubbard:
campaigning in the West" by VIM.
Dudley Foulke, and IAN Uncut Dia-
mond," by Edward P. Jackson
Scribner's magazine for January, be-
gins its thirteenth volume and seventh
year, for which many important features
are announced, some of them making
their first appearance in this number
Serial fiction will be feature OF the year.
with such writers as Frances Hodgsnn
Burnett, 81. @. Bunner. Robert Grant,
Harold Frederic. and Mis- Elliott, The
author of "Jerrv." In this numb-r
the first part of Mrs. Burnett's ser
ial is given, under the title The One
Knew tie Best of All" which is q charm
ing bit of autobiography, covering the
"reminiscences of the authors childhood
and youth up to the publication of her
first story. 1t is believed that this story
will do for the child-life of pirl vert
much what was done by Dickens in
s'Dsvld Ccpperfeld" for the life of q
boy. There are other serials and sketch
es equally entertaining.
No book OF recent times has awakened
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

The New York Evening Post says of
the election Of senator's: The feeling
in favor of elecu G senators by the pop
ular vote, instead of through legislatures,
seems to be growing. At the recent e'es
ton proposition looking to the amend
ment OF the federal constitution for that
purpose was submitted to the people of
California and ratified bv an overwhelm
ing M ority In Iowa there is a move
ment IN the same direction so far as pres
ent conditions permit. A new senator
will be elected by the legisl ,ture 10 be
chosen next November. and there ia q
strong sentiment in favor of having each
party name its candidate at its state con>
vention, as was done by the democrats of
Illinois in the case OF General Palmer
The Iowa democrats are practically
unanimous for Governois Boies as their
candidate, and there does not seem likely
to be any opposition to the formal n lam
ing of him by the convention"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
REPRESENTATIVE MULL1eAS though

REPRESENTATIVE MULLIGAN. though a
new member of the house has been hoL =
ored with appointment on some of tire
most important committees in the ouse
by Speaker Crafts, being mate chairman
OF the committee on retrenchment and a
member of the committees On corpora
tons, mines and mining and l. Dor Al d
industriac affairs. Mr. .Mulligsn will prove
a capable workersnd energetic on all COM
mittees to which he has been assigned.
and all matters that come under his sup
vision will receive the proper attention
and action, we feel safe in predicting
Representative Payne is on the commit
tees on canals, river improvements and
CONNIE rec. revenue, federal relations, re-
trenchnent, roads and bridges and farm
drainage. Representative Besls is q
member OF the commit ers on state in
situations. state and municipal indebted
ness and county and township organiza.
ton. The ARGUS has mentioned what
ever distinction has been shown Senator
Crawford in the make up Of the senate,
but 1t edo seem" as il Crawford was go
ing on his own hook regardless OF COM
mittee associations or anything else.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Finest Mansion in Britain.

The rebuilding of Mt. Stuart, Lord Bute's
palace, near Rothesay, Scotland, makes
1t the most magnificent mansion In Great
Britain. The base of the building covers
fraction more than an acre and is
built in the medieval Gothic style of the
Thirteenth century. The walls, turrets and
balconies are built of the beautiful varie-
gated GRANTEES and sa1dstones from Kirk
cudbrightshire, the floors and arches being
of clouded Italian marbles. The main hall is
constructed entirely o. alabaster, the sup
ports being columns of oxidized brass and
bronze. The gallery and grand staircase are
of marbles brought from Sicily and Carrara.
The drawing rooms are paneled with alter
nate strips of cherry, walnut and ebony, all
from America. The main dining room.
which was built so as to accommodate $50
guests, is finished after the style of the
drawing rooms, with the exception OF relief
figures and mosaics of fish, game, animals,
etc.
The ceilings and chimney pieces of all
these rooms are most artistic, and so also
are the windows, mar tells and doors, the
work of which are most elaborate. There
are three immense libraries and a billiard
room, all with carved stone fireplaces OF
antique design. In one wing there are
Turkish and swimming baths, large conserv-
atories, avaries, aQuariums, etc. The whole
palace is heated throughout with steam and
hot water pipes and GIFTED both by gas
and electricity. The pictures in the gal
leries are alone worth $4,000 and the
books in the library a. much more The
building, decorating AMI furnishing of this
palace, which is without doubt the finest
private residence on the globe, entailed an
outlay of 81, 100000, nearly 5000, OOO-St.
Louis Republic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
REFERENCES TO CURED PATIENTS.

kr. Fl. Cunningham, $50 S. Lake St, Aurora
ILL.,, cured of CataTTh and Deafness Mt r. J. H
ArSc0tt, 1853 ". Harrison St, Chicago, cured OF
Salt Rheum OF the hands and feet. Mrs. Henry
Catarrh. Miss Nellie Johnson, Morris, Ill, cured
OF catarrh. Mr.. C. N Mason, OF Kenslngton, III,
cured of Nervous Debility. Mrs. N. Stadtfeld
Mr.. ]. J. Keller. ESQ Warren Ave, Chicago, cured
of Skin Disease (pimples). Mr.. D. j. Whitaker
Clyde, o.. cured OF Nervous Prostitution. Mr..
Chas. Walker Lyons, Iowa, cured OF Skin Disease
leczemal of 60 years duration. Mr.. John Larson,
25S CORTLAND St., Chicago, cured of Catarrh and
Neuralgia. Mr.. III. C. Murphy, Summit H., cured
OF Skin Disease (salt rheum) and hundreds OF
others whose pictures and the history of whose
cases are all printed In DR.. Berry's book on
Chronic Diseases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Tha
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entericg it through
the mucous surfaces. SCch articles
should never be nsed except on prCscrip-
tons from reputable citizens, BIS The Gaia
age they will do is l0-fold 40 tbs good
you Can possibly derive FROM tn2n.
Halls Catarrb Cure, msaufac ured bE
J. Cheney s. Co. ToleCo. o. cvHit'us no
mercury, and is taken laterna1y, aeting
directly upon the blood and mucous sHI-
faces OF the system In buying Halls
Catsrrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. II is taken internally. and made III
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney G Go.
testimonials free
B-Sod by DFuggists. price 70; rer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

The president informs the senate that
no existing treaties would be violated by
the passage of bill subscribing immgra-
tion for year. Mr.. II Grson is evil
IDENTIFY doing all in his power to help
Senator Chsndlers bill, but it is not like
ly that the measure will become law. A
strict quarantine will, in all protabi!r y.
be adjudged sufficient to keep out infec-
tious diseases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

The cavorting of the most fractions
steer in his Edgington pasture was moth
ing compared with the wild rush Senator
"Bill" Crawford made from the republic
can caucus in Springfield the other day q.
Fortunately, the frigidity of the temper a
ture prevented the recurrence of one Of
those spells" to which the senator is
subject
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

:, Located in the most fashionable, quiet and de-
lghtful portion of Chicago near Lincoln PARK
Founded by Dr. Berry for the skillful and scientific
treatment and cure (when cuIable) of all de-
formities, nervous diseases, til roat and lung
diseases, skin diseases and chronic ulcers,
diseases of women, diseases of the kidneys
ana bladder, and all durable chronic diseases
OF whatever nature they may he. The sanitarium
IS under the personal supervision ana care of Dr.
Berry himself, but there is in addition resident
physician, matron ana skllful nurses always in
attendance.
DR.. Berry's Reputation as a specialist Is so
Tell known in Chicago that there is no necessity
br references, but for the benefit of those living
away from Chicago, we refer to the following:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21

What the Hon. George g. Vest ssys II
regard 10 the superiority of the Rirsch.
berg's diamond and -changeable SPEC
taclHs
81 an using glasses which l purchase.
from Prof. Hirschbers and they are tn.
best ever tried; it affords me gre,
pleasure to recommend Prof. Hirschher
as al excellent opticisn, snd his glaze,
arc sim ply unequalled In my experience
G. g. VEST
These spectecles are for sale by T. Il
Thomas agent for Rock IslanA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
rheumatism Curar In a Day.

"Mvstic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in one to three
laws. It's action upon the system is re-
msrksble and mysterious 1t removes a,
once the cause and the disease immed-
rel 'iHppears. The first dose grestly
benefits. Warranted by Otto Grotjau,
druggist, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-21
REFERENCES 10 BUSINESS MEN.

Fl. Il. Cooley. of Gregory. Cooley & Co, Union
Huyler's, ISL State St. Chicago; Harvey Jenney, of
the Jenney-Graham Co, 102 Madison St., Chicago;
D. S. Morse, Western News Co.. 40 Randolph St,
Chicago; Robert AnSley, Chicago Herald 54Wash-
lngton St.. Chicago; Robert Long. of Marshall
Field and Co, Washington and State Sts., Chicago;
A. Weinberg, Adams, Westlake Manufacturing
Co, Ontario and Franklin Sts. Chicago, and many
others, all prominent business men Of Chicago
whose names and statements are given in full IN
DR.. Berry's book on Chronic Diseases, Send for
one. There Is no charge.