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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
FOR THE INVALID.

A large, simple, threefold specimen
was so arranged as to inclose the inva-
lids piazza chair, to provide her with q
resting place for her books and recep-
tacle for either the papers she wishes to
read or any light work that she might
care to do.
The height of the frames was quite
feet, and they were made to order at the
nearest carpenters shop. In place of
being If the usual light molding, they
were each a solid band just half inch in
thickness. They were covered with
heavy gray linen duck on the outer side,
and with figured cretonne in soft gray
and old pink within. The edges were
finished with gimp tackled on with tiny
nails The three frames were joined by
solid brass hinges quite strong enough
to do their work.
To the right hand panel was attached
% folding shelf large enough to serve as
q table at which to write note. To the
left was fastened an ample bag made
on the model Of the familiar slipper bag,
and above was a smaller shelf, on which
books might stand. The panels set fiat
upon the floor, without elevation Of any
sort, and no air could pass beneath and
chill the feet.
The linen cover was painted in mono
chrome, with some suggestive palms and
large leaved tropical plants that gave a
most decorative effect, so that the screen
was handsome as well as of great service
Whenever thed y was fine and the in
valid felt sufficiently strong her chair
was carried out of doors and was placed
within tho protecting screen upon the
piazza that overlooked a glorious ex-
Ipanse. Her books were laid upon the
shelf, the dainty needlework she loved
to do was Kept within the bag, and even
her luncheon was served upon the fold
ling table.
Safe from draft or chill, she enjoyed
the pure, fresh air and joined the family
circle. Around her were merry chat and
Eight laughter, and, seated within her
charming retreat, she made the center
pf the group.
Another novel screen in this same
house of delightful achievements was
that made by one of the daughters and
used by her as rack in which to store
the water coloi>its she loves to paint.
I Like the invalid's screen, the panels
nre of solid half inch pine, but they stand
tour feet in place of six from the floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
MOTHERS VISION.

Ps oy lies on mothers arm,
W arm and happy, safe from harm,
Half aslep? and half awake.
As the light and shadow shake
Down upon them through the trees
What is 1t that mother sees2
tiny white frocked child that runs to meet her
With eager stumbling feet;
A little vulce that rises clear 10 greet her
In accents sweet.
A sturdy blue eyed boy, the child grown older,
Who. tired at last with play,
still comes TO rest his head on mothers shoulder
At close of day.
Aiaughing scboolboy, light OF heart aud clever,
An athlete bold and rash;
The college. and its years ot strong endeavor--
A dim mustachei
Look no farther mother, pray,
Yesterday was once today
l'fesent will too soon be past
G,ss him, clasp him, hold him fast,
AS n miser guards his gold
Baby is hut three months oldi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

An ingenious, homemade toy Is made
with a roll Of cardboard covered with white
linen on which a grotesque face has been
drawn with india ink. A large marble Is
dropped inside after a loose body of red
cloth has been glued to the lower end.
Arms and legs are attached which are
merely rolls of the cloth. A cap. very
peaked, is for the upper part OF the face.
The marble Is now secure and serves as
ballast when the so made Hop o. My
Thumb is balanced at the top OF an inclined
board, whence IL rolls down at lively pace.
philadelphia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Fall River Operatives Think They Are
Treated Unfairly.
NEW BEDFORD is ALSO UNEASY
Mnl Owners There May Follow the Ex-
ample Set by sister City-vermont's
NswIy-Eiscted Episcopal Bishop. and
Ne VS. from All Parts Of New England.


I FALL RIVER. Mass, Aug. 9L-1n an
interview. Secretary Howard Of the Spin
ners' association said: "The. members of
the executive COMMITTEES used very strong
language In discussing the proposed cut
down Tuesday night. They said they
could not understand why such reduction
should be thought Of when only month
or six weeks ago the published reports
showed great earnings In the mills last
quarter. They ask why IT Is that the Fall
River manufacturers are the first to talk
of reducing wages and the last to increase
them.
In viewing the situation they found that
half their men are idle aud without wages.
They are not receiving cent Of support,
and II q strike results they will go under
pay from the funds Of the union. The idle
men will come forward and vote to strike
in order to receive some benefits. In con-
clusion the committeeman say that, in he
wisdom of the association. IL Is decided to
add their recommendation and strike, and
they will give every assistance possible to
carry the strike out TO a successful end.
Manufacturers say they will have to re.
duce wages IL they continue to run their
mills, and falling In that they will have to
shut them up.
A special meeting will bc called for next
Tuesday night to take action.
How New Bedford Feels.
New BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. a1.-The
operatives of the city show disposition
to resist the cutdown of 10 per cent In
wages, which the manufacturers have no
titled them will go into effect Sept. 10.
This city has always followed the lead of
Fall River In the wage question, whether
At was in an advance or reduction, and the
present action Of the mills is no exception
TO the rule. At the present time it is i'm
possible TO tell whether New Bedford or
Fall River will be chosen by the spinners
for their battle-ground, but IL seems likely
that the resistance will be made I'm the
latter city and that the operatives in this
city will remain at work and contribute
toward the support Of their idle bret hren.
1t is possible that strike may occur in
both cities simultaneously
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

LOWELL. Mass, Aug. 8l-John r. Kim
ball, president and director of the Apple
ton National bank, has resigned both posi-
tions. This step has been taken because
Of financial difficulties brought about by
pnwise endorsements in personal Affairs.
Mr.. Kimball has been called upon to make
good certain notes and others are to DO
presented for redemption. An examina-
tlon shows nothing to reflect discredit
upon Mr.. Kimball.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

BUzzARD's BAY. Mass, Aug. 31.-Presi.
dent Cleveland left Gray Gables on T. G.
Benedict's yacht Oneida at 1880 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Mrs Cleveland. Baby
Ruth and the nurse accompanied him.
They proceeded directly to New York.
where the Oneida Is expected to arrive
today. The president will then start at
once for Washington. The retinue OF SER
wants will leave here this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31


The gossamer or spider silk is useful to
the owner In various ways IL may be a
rope to swing by when the spider wishes to
drop from great height without hurting
itself. One can build flying bridge" Of
IL, and another can almost "fy"-that Ia,
be so buoycd up In the air and waited along
by the breeze that IL seems to fly. Astron-
omers have found IL useful, too, for it takes
the place Of wire In some Of their most
delicate observations, where even the finest
wire would be too course.
The cross spider n so called on account
Of the white cross on It's body. The name
has nothing TO do with its disposition.
There Is spider that spins web under
water. but this Is for nest and not for a
net In which to catch other insects, as are
most spiders webs The nest Is made on the
principle Of diving bell, and in order to
get air for its home the spider carries down
bubble at time and sets its free beneath
the bell. Other spiders live in holes In the
ground and make clever little trapdoors
over their nests.
The sting Of the tarantula "a name de-
rived from Taranto, n town OF southern
italy, the most venomous Of spiders. was
popularly supposed TO produce a disease
called "tartntism," which could be cured
only by music or dancing and the dance
which cured IL was called the "tarantella." /"
You can see the peasants dance the taran-
tella now, but without waiting for spider
bites, says a st. Nicholas correspondent,
authority for the foregoing descriptions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Captain and Crew Escaped.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 3l.-Schooner
j. A. Hines, Captain johnson, from Bos-
ton, unloading stone at the breakwater,
broke from her anchorage and was dashed
to pieces on Burnt Porcupine island. The
captain and crew of five escaped in small
boat and landed mt Sorrento
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

Eight times the clock has struck.
Tie stars peep out o'erhead,
Across the air there comes
A sound Of marching tread.
In city and village and town
The children are going 10 bed.
With footsteps swift or slow,
With faces grave OF bright.
By twos and threes they go,
All robed In gowns Of white,
And each with backward glance
Calls cbesxjly ess- 90 .yi nightr"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Charged with Fraud.

COTTAGE CITY, Mass, Aug. 3l.-Frank
f. Lewis Of New York was arrested here
charged with obtaining money under false
pretenses. Checks and drafts, amounting
to about $500, have been returned from
New York, marked mo account" or mot
authorized" Lewis says he will settle.
He claims to be on the staff of the New
York Evening Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
True Generosity.

NEW HAVEN. Aug. 3l.-Andrew Esin-
hart, the Waterbury philanthropist, is
proprietor of hotel and he Is giving free
dinners to all persons Of the city who are
unable to find work. OF the numerous
unemployed people Of Waterbury obout
80 daily avail themselves of the generous
offer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
TTanncries viii Not shut Down.

DEDHAM. Mass, Aug. 3l.-The report
comes that the large tanneries of Lyman
Smith Sons and Winslow Bros. at Nor
wood are to continue running as usual
and will not shut down because of the
stringency in the money market, as was
previously announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

DEDHAM, Mass, Aug. 81. The Dedham
selectmen have offered reward OF $500 for
the arrest and conviction of the party or
parties who set FIRE to the barn Of Charles
A. VALLEY. This reward offer will also
apply to all subsequent fires that are set
wilfully and maliciously during the next
six months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
For Municipal Relief

MERIpEN, Conn, Aug. 3l.-This city has
followed the example set by New Haven
and last night the mayor and city clerk
issued notes in sums of 800 and upwards
to the am cunt of $50, 900. bonding the city
to pay per cent interest on them, re-
deeming them by Jan. 81, 1894. Other
Connecticut cities are expected to follow
suit and issue similar notes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
What They Were.

Won Blumer (bumpingup against Twick
enham)-Hello. old man. Congratulations
hear there Is a new arrival at your house.
Twickenham-Yes
Won Blumer-1hen suppose I'll have to
take drink with your
Twickenham sadly Take two drinks
Lille.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Fonnd At Last.

SOUTHPORT, Conn, Aug 3l.-Fred
Parker. the young man who disappeared
from bis. home at Orange about week ago,
was found here suffering from mental
alteration. He was sent to his friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

A pound OF rice contains 5000 per cent of
nutritsve matter. Lean beef contains buc
os.ss per cent. Eat beef contains ic,o3 pr
cent; potatoes, % "A per cent, I.idian corn.
6.g7 per cent; oats. s&02 per cent: rye, Sss3
~ osnt. aud wheat o2.5s pag cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
CALL AND SEE IT.


A teacher at the Wellesley college has
prepared for the benefit of her pupils a list
of words to be avoided, among which the
following appear;
Expect" for suspect"
First rate" as an adverb.
"Nice' indiscriminately.
"Had" rather for would" rather.
"Had" better for would" better.
Fright away" for Immediately
PARTY" for person"
"Promise" for assure"
POSTED for Informed"
"Postgraduate' for graduate"
"Depot" for station"
stopping" for staying"
Cunning" for smart" dainty"
"Cute" for acute"
Sunny" for "odd" or unusual"
"Above" for foregoing" more than
or beyond"
"These" kind for "this" kind.
"Nicely" in response to an inquiry,
"Healthy" for Wholesome"
An Old Song and q Variation.
"Little Miss Mary, quite contrary,
What does your garden grow?"
sSilver bells and cockleshells
And cowslips all arrow"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
SILK Manufacturers Assign.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Aug. YI.-Orlo At
wood g. Sons, silk manufacturers, have
made an assignment for the benefit of
creditors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

MANCHESTER, N. H., Aug. 31.-At. a
meeting of the directors OF the suspended
Bank of New England, a report was made
that the assets were sufficient to pay de-
positors and stockholders in full and have
a surplus. The bank will resume in few
weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Ex-CounciIman Held For Trial.

LOWELL. Mass, Aug. 3l.-P. j. Smith,
an ex-councilman of this city, who is
charged with the larceny of s45o0 worth of
wool from George c. Moore of North
Chelmsford, was held in $4,000 bail for
trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

Wrenn defeated Hovev for the national
tennis championship at Newport, r. I.
Melrose Mass selectmen have granted
the Lynn and Boston street railway To-
cation.
There Is great remonstrance TO the
granting of druggists licenses at Melrose,
Mass.
Schooner William Rice, loaded with
lime, has her cargo on fire In Salem Mass. }
harbor.
The New England Associated California
Pioneers OF 40 are to meet on Sept. Q at
Boston.
A house in Brighton, Mass. was blown
down in the gale and the only occupant
had narrow escape.
Hon. and Mrs. William NJ. Evarts OBJ
served their golden wedding at "Runny>
mede," Windsor, VT
The Boston city council committee on
bicycles favors restriction Of speed In the
city, but does not favor lanterns.
The effects Of the storm have not yet
been felt by the dealers In fruits and
garden stuffs at the Boston markets.
T.. c. Luques' coal Office at Biddeford,
Me, was burglarized A safe was blown
open, some money taken and papers ran.
sacked.
Fred Carter and Frank Lyons, en-
ployes Of q Lawrence (Mass.) Ice dealer,
gave customers reduced weight OF ice and
then disposed of the remainder. They were
fined SO each.
The Framingham (Mass) selectmen
have granted the request of the Natick
Electric Street Railway company and ex-
tended the franchise TO build n road to the
A shland town line till July I, 1894.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
REV. ARTUuR q. a UAIJ.

BURLINGTON, VT, Aug Sl.-By a con-
current vote Of the clerical and lay dele
gates to the Protestant Episcopal conven.
tion of the Vermont diocese, Rev. Arthur
Cranshay Alliston Hall, ID. d., of Oxford,
Eng, was elected to succeed the late Rt
Rev. William Henley August Bissell as
bishop of the diocese. Eight candidates
were in the field
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
Black Iuiie L...s.s.

Frocks Of black tulle. with bodices Of
gold oriental silk, are much affected for
wear at informal entertainments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31

The hoya has a place among the most
beautiful vines IL 1t never blooms. IL pays
for itself. but IL in a sunny window tits
sure TO reward you with lunches OF vel
vety. starry eyed, nectar dropping blossoms
that are truly wonderful - -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
S.1lDERs.
Entertaining Facts Concerning These Much
Abused Insects.

A spiders web Is q curious and beautiful
thing. The spinning organs are tiny tubes,
and the threads are white sticky liquid
which hardens at once as it is forced out.
When the spideT begins TO make thread
it presses the end OF its tubes against some
object, to which the liquid sticks Then 1t
moves away, and the thread Is formed
just as you form a rope when You pull mo-
lasscs candy. Different kinds Of spiders
mako different kinds of webs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
CAT BITE CAUSED DEATH.
A Brockton Man Suffered In Agony For
Five Years.

A Brockton Man Suffered In Agony For
Five Years.
BRocKToN, Mass, Aug. 81 Nearly five
years ago John w. Stebbins was bitten by
a cat and Tuesday, after intense suffering,
he died from blood poisoning. occasioned
by the wound. Soon after sustaining the
injury Mr.. Stebbins' hand and wrist began
20 trouble him. Despite all that medical
aid could do the muscles appeared to con
tract and slowly the hand was drawn out
OF shape. .tst--
At times the hand would trouble him
but slightly, bot he has never been en-.
tirely free from the effects Of the bite. Ro.
Gently the member grew worse, and the
result Of the last attack was blood poison
ing, which resulted in death. Mr.. Stebbins
was well known throughout this section
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-31
NEW AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Dedicated with Appropriate Ceremonies
nc New Durham, N. a..

, DURHAM, n. IT,, Aug. yi.-The new
.oxildings OF the New Hampshire Agricul-
turAl college In this place were dedicated
yesterday, ard Rev. Charles 5. Murklsnd
Was lnaugursled as president Of the col.
The record-union., 1893-02-13

providing for the payment of judgments
Assembly Bill No. 93-For the creation
of commission for the promotion of
uniformity of legislation in the United
States.
Assembly Bill No. 442-To provide a
depository for the county funds.
Assembly Bill No. 462-Relating to the
jurisdiction to try impeachments.
Assembly Bill No. 470-Creating
Board of Commissioners of Loan Asso-
Citations.
Assembly Bill No. 471-In relation to
community property and to the success
sion thereto in case of the death of either
spouse.
Assembly Bill No. $40 = Relating to
special administrators.
Assembly Bill No. 522-Relating to the
appointment of receivers.
Assembly Bill No. 65-In relation to
adoption.
Assembly Bill No. 7O-Relating to vol
untary insolvency and the payment of
the costs and expenses thereof.
Assembly Bill No. 577-Providing that
the offices of Judge of the Superior Court
OF the County of San Diego, in Depart
ments One, Two and Three, shall cease
upon vacancy occurring therein.
Assembly Bill No. 569-To provide for
the election and term of Office and salary
of Justices of the Peace in all counties
and cities and counties having popula-
ton of more than 100000.
| Assembly Bill No. SOTO prescribe
the mode of payment of all obligations of
debt to be paid in money.
Assembly Bill No. 625-Relating to an
offer to compromise before trial.
Assembly Bill No. 63l - Relating to
making and drawing deposits and divi-
dends in savings and loan corporations.
Assembly Bill No. 64l-Relating to ex-
ecutors.
Assembly Bill No. 642-Relating to adj
ministrators.
Assembly Bill No. 646-To amend the
Political Code, relating to the deposit OF
public funds.
Assembly Bill No. SOTO add two new
sections TO the Penal Code.
Assembly Bill No. 56l-Directing the
State Prison Directors of the State OF
California to employ at least twenty pris-
oners in the construction of roads 10 the
State Prisons at San Quentin and Folsom.
Assembly Bill No. $50 amend the
Act to establish State Reform School
for Juvenile Offenders.
Assembly Bill No. 46l-To change and
permanently locate the boundary lines
between the counties of Glenn and Colusa.
Assembly Bill No. $3.50 create the
county of Santa Rita.
Assembly Bill No. 626-To abolish and
prohibit chain-gangs.
Senate Bill No. 3S4-To amend the
Penal Code, relating to the coercion or
compulsion of persons seeking employ
ment.
Assembly Bill No. 630-Requiring every
corporation doing business in this State to
pay their employees, and each of them, at
least once in each and every month.
Assembly Bill No. 605-To provide for
the giving of bonds by the keepers of in
telligence offices.
Assembly Bill No. $50 amend the
Political Code, relating to the improve
ment of innavigable streams, and the
protection of land adjacent thereto.
Assembly Bill No. 4Ol-To define the
powers and duties of Boards of Super.
visors.
The Assembly then adjourned until II
A. NJ. to-day.
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ASSEMBLY DOINGs.
Batch of Committee Reports-A Talk
About Clerks Mileage.

Batch of Committee Reports-A Talk
About Clerks Mileage.
Assembly met pursuant to adjourn
ment, Speaker Gould in the chair. Roll
called and quorum present. Prayer by
Chaplain, Rev. II. w. Conry. The fol-
lowing committees reported:
Roads and ighways-Recommen
the passage of Assembly Bill No. ga, as
amended; without recommendation, As
sembly Bill No. 5S2.
The Committee on Mileage reported in
favor of cutting down the expenses of the
subcommittee and clerks on Commerce
and Navigation, which visited San Diego.
from S49S to S452 50. Matthews of San
Benito wanted the expenses further cut
down by eliminating the amount allowed
the clerk of that committee. By the reso-
luton no clerk was authorized to go with
the committee. The Chairman was not
present, and the report went over until
to-day. The Mileage Committee also rec
commended the adoption of the resolution
allowing the Committee on Military At
fairs Sll7 60 for visiting the military COM
panies in San Francisco. The resolution
was adopted.
The following bills were introduced.
BY Taggart-To promote the practical
study of sciences in high schools; Educa-
ton.
by I'll misunderstanding, an appropriation
of 5000 for the completion and keeping
in order of Suffers Fort; Public Expen-
ditures and Accounts.
BY Bennett of Orange-To provide for
the free distribution of the series of State
school books; Education.
On his motion Mr.. Gould was allowed
| to withdraw Assembly Bill No. 456. He
| had introduced it at the instance of a
! friend without giving it mature consid-
Grafton, but had found out it was defined
to interfere with the publication of
school books by the State.
| On motion of Mr.. Kennedy Senate
Bill No. 573 was taken up and declared a
case of urgency. The bill provides that
the House of Correction in San Fran
cisco shall be changed into County Jail
! The Jail now in use is dingy and in
secure. The bill was read three times
| and passed by a unanimous vote of 90
ayes. Title approved.
| a resolution was submitted by Mr..
Dodge providing that all memorial reso-
tons to Congress shall be discussed here
after only in evening session. Adopted.
Senate Bill No. 569, relating to lotteries,
was substituted for Assembly Bill No.
64S on the file and read first time.
The Committee on Constitutional
Amendments reported in favor of the
passage of Constitutional Amendment
No. %, as amended, and against the pas
sage of Nos. "a and 26. The committee
asked that amendment No. % be referred
to the Committee on Judiciary, which
was ordered.