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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
ANNUAL STATEMENT
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co,
OF PHILADELPHIA, PA.
On December 81, 1892.
Total Disbursements Tor the year iS9
81
Net Ledger December
ASSETS:
Stae. land rBondsB
sI5
ought o secure loans.
Ne Asset,J January
%
Interest Due on Accrued etc %
""fAe' '"uooi ""oASa anu bonus over
LIABILITIES:
surplus -'"' per vent a823eas
Isuanc for the eYear-l 3Polcis
I IAnnuty.
Insurance fol
ices 6rSa 0
WUrnv cCNCpM lcrNT rnn Dunnr aun
A. s. WILCOX, GENERAL AGENT FOR RHODE ISLAND.
PymptOn Bunting General Managers New England Department
20 Milk ST., Boston, Mass.
ANTI-HOOPSKIRT CRUSADE.
Women OF an Iowa Town VIII Ostracise
Crinoline Wearers

FT. DODGE. Iowa. March 1s = The
young women of the little town of
Estherville held meeting on Saturday
night, during which they drew up reso-
lutions in the form OF crusade against
the threatened revival Of the hoopskirt.
They denounced crinoline as relic of
all that is barbarous and nonsensicaI.
They assert that any young woman of
the place who ventures TO wear the hoop
skirt will be ostracised from the society
of Esthervlle. At the opportunities OK
the crusaders all of the drygoods dealers
In the placs have solemnly sworn to
never sell any of the hated articles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
FAILED FOR $l,5OO,OOO.
rHE ". n. ITKTNSON HOUSE FUR
NISHING COMPANY ASSIGNS.
The Assets Believed to be Much I'm Ex-
cess OF the Liabilities-The Company
Did Considerable business In this City.

BosToN, Mass, March 13. - The an.
nouncement of the failure of the great
house furnishing firm founded by B. A.
Atkinson & Son. known as the Atkinson
House Furnishing Company, has created
unbounded astonishment and not little
alarm in financial circles.
1t is now estimated that the liabilities
will reach over 81 500, 900, aud the firms
assets are variously estimated at from
S2,000000 To S3,000.000
How much OF this sum can be turned
into cash no one can at present tell.
The firms accounts are largely upon
leases and would undoubtedly show "a
big falling off were they to be at once
realized upon.
Isaac G. Atkinson, the president and
general manager OF the company says
the trouble began to show itself two or
three weeks ago when the money market
showed sigbs OF tightening aud that the
immediate cause OF the failure was his
inability TO meet call loan which fell
due on Saturday.
lie states he saw the pit opening before
him and put forth every effort to save
himself from falling into il. and had he
been givel another hour the opening
could have been bridged and the trouble
averted.
Charles Il. Libby OF Portland aud Co.'S
tello G.. Converse Of this city have been
appointed receivers.
Mr.. Atkinson has turped his personal
estate valued at $3.50, 600 over 10 the re-
ceivers and hopes To De able to continue
the business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13

BOSTON. March 11.-william Nicker-
son. 40. Of East Boston, walked down the
stairs at Marquand dock, East Boston,
at 4:3O this morning and stepped into
the water. His home life was not n
R~Ieasane ~ one ana he preferred death.
spondent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
a Lively Runaway.

A horse attac he'd to an oil tank owned
by L. c. Webb. ran awav on Chestnut
street this morning. The horse dashed
furiolasly down Pine street and collided
with one of Althan's baker carts. tipping
1t over aud breaking wheel. The horse
also collided with buggy owned by A.
w, chapman Tne buggy was damaged
TO the extent OF $50. At the corner or
Orange aud Pine streets the horse was
secured bv James Carroll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
FLOOD AT ALBANY.
Highest Water Known since 1857. and
stilI Rising.

NEW YORK, March l3-The Hudson
river at Albany has risen to height un-
eqnaiied since ls57and 1861. Already the
freshet has done great damage 10 prop-
erty. The Delaware and Hudson and the
New York Central railroad tracks are
Hooded and all the traffic will soon be sus
pended. Both roads are refusing To re-
oeive freight bectuse OF the inability TO
run their trains The water Is still rising
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
THE NARONIC IS LOST,
such Is the Belief of shipping DIen of
the Missing Steamer.

LONDON, March 13-Dspatches from
Lisbon announce that the last mail
steamers in from the Azores, which has
been the last hope of those int rsst ID in
the safety of the missing Naroniu, bring
no news OF the m,ssing vessel.
The officials OF the line refuse to aban-
don hope until after the next two mail
steamers from the Azores. L. is the
opinion OF all shipping men that the
Naronic has gone down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
GLADSTONE Is ILL.
But His indisposition is said Not to Ba
Serious

Serious
LONDON. March 13.-The Right Hon.
William L. Gladstone is confined to his
bed with a severe cold, which he con-
tracted while on visit to Hampstead on
Saturday.
lie returned TO Downing street Satur.
day evening and Immediately took to his
bed, the usual course followed by him i'm
case of any indlsposition.
"A bulletin issued for the benefit of the
anxious pubic this morning announced
that the illness is very slight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WAsHlNGToN, March i3.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Probably fair, preceded by local showers
on the coast; much colder: snow by Tues-
day morning.
For Massachusetts,. Rhode Island and
Connecticut: Generally fair. with colder
north winds. shifting 10 east. and sno,v -,
rain by Tuesday morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13
THE WEATHER.

Weather for this evening-Clear.
For tomorrow-Snow.
The Thermometer.
Temperature from a. IN, March l2, TO
a. M. March 10:
Highest, 4Z5; lowest. 81; mean, 42.a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13

Enjoy cup OF delicious Chocolate prcparea sro,,,
the famous yellow Wrapper Chocolat MenIcr
served free during the week March IL 10 IA at Fra'
s1 Bros, s95 Woybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13

IL is estimated the company has done
from $4,000 TO $4,000 worth OF business
in Provide ice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-13

The twenty-fourth annual report of
the Board OF State Charities and correc-
tions has just been issued. IL was print
ed by the boys at the Sockanosset School,
which Is one OF this most interesting
Facts about It. The book has l62 pages.
ana is line specimen Of typography
throughout. The work is not such ~ is
usually chosen by amateur printers, there
being many tables and other features
tnat test the skull OF the best professors
OF Tue art preservative II is a credit TO
the boys, and TO the Intelligent scheme Of
the superintendent, who aims to employ
them In acquiring useful knowledge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
ROMANTIC AND STRIKING
Is the Production s'The Bottom of
the Sea-"

OAC oOGs
Romance and the wierdly imaginative
are cleverly blended together in the
new spectacular play, ''The Bottom OF
the Sea-" which is to be the New Years
week attraction at the Grand. 1t is
promised to be handsomely put on, and
the stage effects are not only novel, but
pleasing in marked degree. The
scene representing the depth of the
ocean is described as a marvel OF the
skill OF the artist, combined with the
genius of the stage machinist. The
action is brisk and stirring all through
the play. The destruction of vessel
by boiler explosion, the rescue of the
passengers by passing yacht and the
laundering of the steamer are thrilling
incidents OF the play. AS the story of
the play unfolds itself the situation be-
comes even more striking and 'senSa-
tional, without, however, transcending
the bonds of possibility or outraging
probability.
Leaving France the audience is trans
ported again to the ocean, and the scene
is a steamer engaged in laying SUBJ
marine CaDl6. Inc nero ROGS w lllo
bottom of the sea to repair break, en-
cased in divers suit, accompanied by
the villain. who is similarly protected.
On the deck of the sunken steamer the
latter cuts the hero's life line and air
pipe, and triumphs for the nonce in
leaving his enemy for dead in the briny
deep. An attack OH the divers by an
octopus is a thrilling. diVerting incident
in the scene, and strong climax is at
tanned when the miraculouSly saved
hero confronts the man who tried to
murder him. Since presented here two
seasons ago, the attraction is said to
have been much strengthened in cast
and elaborated in scenic detail. The
company will present number OF new
faces. George p. Webster, a clever
character actor. will portray the role of
the Greek. part particularly fitted to
his style of dramatic Interpretation and
a role in which he is said to excel. The
staging of the piece is promised to be
most perfect, and will include twenty
tableauX scenes of the oceans depths
from the brush of Hoyt, the famous
New York artist. The initial perform
| ance of this engagement will occur to-
night. A special New Years matinee
will he given Monday at 2:30.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
ST. PAUL THEATERS.

What may not inaptly be termed ma
tionality drama has had full swing at
both the Metropolitan and Grand the
past week. Joseph Murphy has become
such an established faV0rite with all
classes of people, and his plays have so
much of the natural flavor of the Celtic
character about them, that his coming is
always regarded as a satisfying event in
a theatrical sense. There is no rant
about Murphy's Characterization, there
are no beWildering incOngrutieS in the
development of plot or situation. Crit
cal taste is not offended at any point,
nor is there any attempt to please any
one class of theater-goers at the expense
of others. Kerry Cow and "Shaun
Rhue" are clean, strong and wholesome
plays, whose truthfulneSS and luStre are
emphasized by the passing years; the
man who presents them has been salts
fed only with the best methods Of his
craft, and his company has almost in
variably been competent to support the
various features in a manner worthy
the popular favor they have enjoyed.
Norman, Celt and Saxon we.
But Irish all, III our welcome to thee.
OF radically different character has
been the attraction at the Grand. lyon
Yonson," as characterized by Gus
Heege, is an intensely natural and an
irresistibly pleasing Swede. The pres
entation of Scandinavian dialect on the
stage is Of such recent date that there is
no chance for comparison, unless we re-
call Heege's own first etfortin the some
what crude "Ole Olson" His latest
production is more compact in plot and
smoother in detail, while there has been
no apparent loss in the happy hits that
alone redeemed the earlier effort. Pop
uIarity is always winner. and as
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

anxiety to find her father, visits Hunt
ing's rooms. and Karje meets her there.
There is scene which is brought to
a climax by John Paden Jr.'s entrance.
He has been III the room previously
and mas discovered Hans Otto's pres
ence and hurried away to get medical
assistance. Hunting is accused of
keeping the old man a prisoner and
draws pistol and shoots down Karje.
Paden attacks Hunting and knocks Eim
down, the door is forced open and Otto
is found dead. In the last act Marguer-
ite becomes reconciled to Karje, from
whom she has become estranged on &C
count of his unjust suspicious of her
upon finding her in Hunting's rooms.
This brought about by John Paden Jr.,
who intercedes for his friend: Pub
llshed criticism Oh this play. while call
ing attention to crudity of construction.
nevertheless conceded that it possessed
all the elements of popular success
The story is interesting. the characters
likeable, the humor enjoyable and the
pathoS sympathetic.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
CITY IN BRIEF.

The secretary of state received the printed
copies of his annual report yesterday
TIE customs duties collected in the st.Paul
DISTRICT for the month of December amour
to S?l,075.
The Soladahal Creamery company, of
Adrian, Minn was incorporated yesterday
with capital of $4,000.
The Fairbanks Nj rse company filed num-
Der OF liens on machinery and implements
sold during the year with the secretary OF
state yesterday.
Capt E. L. Higgins, of Gen. Miles staff
was caller at the United States marshars
Office yesterday. Capt Higgins is the oldest
Minnesotan in the regular army in point of
service.
The state auditing board, comprising the
governor, secretary of state and attorney
general, met yesterday and examined the
books in the state treasurer's office, which
were found In proper condition.
Gov. Merriam yesterday appointed A. L..
Doe, of Saltwater, special judge of the
municipal court at saltwater, in the place of
L. L. Wanwaring. resigned. He also pardoned
Thadeus Howe from the county workhouse.
John Atkinson one of the pioneers VINO
settled in Minnesota in 1916 died recently in
Minneapolis at the age eff eighty-seven. The
burial will occur today at Cottage Grove
where Mr.. Atkinson had lived since his ar
rival in early days.
Prof. Wilbert W. White, Phi. D. of Xenie
Theological seminary. will deliver lecture
Sunday at $3.50 p. m. at the House of Hope
church on The Divine Library, Its Use and
Abuse, or How to Study the Bible" with a
postludium on 1.-The Historic Setting of
Ezra"
The January term of the Ramsey county
district court will open Monday morning.
Hon. John w. Willis will take his seat on the
bench for the first time. The grand jury will
convene and be charged by Judge Kelly.
The calendar embraces $50 jury cases, SO
court cases and 81 old criminal cases.
Secretary Hart of the state board Of char
tiles and corrections. has completed his semi
annual enumeration of pensioners in the
state, which states that in the year closing
July 81, 1892, the exact number was 963. On
the same dale in 1891 it was 90S, while II
1885 there were go, which goes to show 6
proportionate and flattering decrease.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
A Bright Outlook for '03.

Philadelphia Times.
The new year will come with good
business cheer. The crops OF 1892 were
unusually bountiful; there is every
promise of plenty In the coming har-
vests; there is general freedom from
debt among consumers, and our indus
tries are as healthful as is possible i'll
view of the necessity of new adapta-
ton that is now ever pressing upon
them. When they learn that no bust
ness can be substantially prosperous in
this country that depends upon the pa
ternalism of the government they will
speedily reach basis of enduring pros
perity. Taking the varied channels OF
production and trade throughout the
country. there is everything to warrant
the belief i'll new year of general
thrift. There is a good business cheer
for our holidays; let US greet it with
| thanksgiving and adjust ourselves to its
new duties and new opportunities.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
ROYLE'S "FRIENDS.'
A Strong Play Presented by a
CapabIe Company.

"Friends." by Edwin Milton Royle, a
new play of uncommon force, will be
given an artistic rendition this week,
beginning tomorrow (Monday) night, at
the Metropolitan, with cast which in
cludes such well-known artists as Sc
lena Fetter, Bertha Livingston, Louise
Wakelee, Katie Baker, Theodore Ham,
iIton, G. A. Handyside, E. ID. Lyons,
Lucius Henderson, j. T. Hayes and
Edwin Milton Royle, the author.
The story of Friends" tells of two
young men. one of them John Paden
Jr., writer, the other Adrian Karje,
musician, both of whom are in love with
the same woman, Marguerite Otto,
celeb ed singer. Her father,o rather
stepfat5r, Hans Otto, disreputable
man, given to over much indulgence in
opium and whisky, is in the power of
one Harold Hunting, who wants to
marry Marguerite because of his hnowI-
edge that she is an hPireSS without
knowing it herself. Marguerite loves
Adrian. but by her fathers efforts is
dissuaded from marrying him. Hunting
manages to get Otto to visit him, and
keeps him prisoner for week trying
to force his consent to his marriage
with Marguerite. The latter, in her
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

green. but brave, and good-nature d
Yon Yonson Heege has won full meas
ure of that sometimes tickle factor in
the making or unmaking of actors and
plays.
'Shaun Rhue," with Joseph Murphy
in the title role, has pleased thou
sands of the patrons of the Metropolitan
enthusiastic that the management has
decided to give special performance
of Shaun Rhue" this Sunday evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
ST. PAUL's LOSS.
Store Closes for Lack Of
Business.
A New York Firm Having Control
Will Withdraw Capital In
vested.

The magnificent jewelry store in the
Lowry Arcade of l.. w. Arnold q Co.
closed its doors last evening. 1t is not
d case Of bankruptcy, but simply firm
going out of business for want of suffi-
cient patronage. The backbone of the
concern was Hayden w. Wheeler &
Co., heavy jewelry house of New York
city.
Mr.. Arnold came to st. Paul from
New York in November, 1899, intend
ing to become a partner of F. M. Finch.
He delayed taking the step, and. when
in February, 1889, Finch failed, he was
made assignee. He wound up the af-
fairs of the concern in April. paying
Az per cent on the liabilities. Hayden
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

w. Wheeler & Co.. the heaviest cred
itor, took the bankrupt stock and Or
ganized firm called the Finch JeWelry
company. This firm ran year, and
was then reorganized as the firm OF l..
w. Arnold & Co. Mr.. Arnold became
convinced that the center of trade had
left East Third street, and so Nov. 2,
1891, he moved the concern to the
Lowry Arcade.
o. G. Fessenden. of the firm in
New York, is in the city. He said last
evening:
"When the concern was opened in
the Arcade on large proportions we
hoped that Mr.. Arnold would receive
sufficient patronage to be able to take
the entire business off our hands, for
we codld use the money invested here
to much greater advantage in our bust
ness in New York. Mr.. Arnold has
been unable to carry out certain plans,
and we finally decided to close the
business. The closing Of the store casts
no reflection on Mr.. Arnold. We have
the utmost respect for him, and we
regret exceedingly that he was not able
to interest some st. Paul capital i'll the
business and keep it up as strictly
local concern. We see no reason why
a store on large scale should not sue
coed here; but our interests being Ill
the East. we would rather have our
money there"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
Why You Should Trade With Us;

Because we are the only downtown
grocery house that have carriage drive
that does not come in contact with the
street railway. We are only one block
from the ''loop line"
We are under less expense than any
downtown grocery.
Our prices are 10 per cent less, and
those who trade with us get the benefit.
Our system is Cash, and the purchaser
saves money every time.
We wish you all Happy New Year,
and quote you as sample of what you
may expect during the year:
Our Carver County Patent Flour, .
per sack. ,..............''... '.t@'%o
HaxaIl or Pillsbury's Best Flour,
per sack. ....... ......, .........' S.oo
Best Irish Potatoes, per bu...... 80
Best Bread in the city, 2 loaves for .O5
We will meet all competition on
Crackers, as we have made arrange
ments with 2-horse cracker factory to
send them fresh from the oven every
morning.
Our Coffees have taken the lead for
two years; they also come fresh from
the rooster every morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

Manager Abbey will put on one of the
best shows ever seen in that house.
Several new speciality people, all first
class artists in their lines. will be seen
in st. Paul for the first time. Among
them are the De Ives sisters. Haynes
and Leigh and the Nealeys, all great
favorites in the East. The programme
will close each evening with thrilling
drama by Ned Thatcher. entitled The
Black Hills" Friday evening next a
ten-round sparring exhibition between
two Well-knoWn boxers will occur.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
GERMANS ARE BACK.

The Bollman Company Preparing
for a Brilliant Opening Next
Sunday.
Sunday evening next Jan. 8, the Boil
man company will resume their sub
scription engagement in German theat-
ricals at the metropolitan, after an
absence of several weeks. They will
open in 1.-The Mennonite" German
play of considerable merit and strength,
and one which they have been diligently
rehearsing for some tine. The play is
in new line from those which they
presented at their former engagement
and one that will prove particularly
pleasing to the German-American play
going public. The scene of the play is
laid in Danzig. and synopsis OF the
story will be printed before its presenta-
ton. The Bollman company have been
playing an engagement throughout the
Northwest lately, and bring back with
them some new material.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
Divide MuSin,

A musical treat is in store for st. Paul
early in January. Divide Musin and his
company will be at Unity church for
one concert on Monday evening, Jan. 9.
Mr.. Musin is vlolinist of such national
fame, and has made so many friends al
ready here, that his coming needs but
little heralding to insure him full and
representative audience. He comes
fresh from an Australian tour that
proved a gold mine to him, and his COM
pany is better than ever before.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
I%A is THE TIME NNA W.
1 q TO TEST WHO
b SELLS THE BEST %AN~ '<N
FOR THE LEAST.
CONTINUATION OF OUR GREAT
SPECIAL SUIT SALE s!

"a DE want another week of phenomenal selling in
Wv our Novelty Suits. We've got just the garments
that everybody wants, and at prices that nobody
else is matching We offer only garments that have the
advanced points of style in fashion and fabric We
gained 200 new customers last week Doesn't it show
that we We struck the right chord?
The goods you want here-MANUFAcTURED IN
Our Own FACTORY We don't offer you ''odds and
ends of years back bankrupt Stocks job lots and trash
bought at 50 cents the dollar. We Don't WANT IT
AND OUR TRADE DoNT WANT IT. We love to make your
shopping agreeable and we're doing it. Many know it.
Let us prove it to you. Come to our special sale.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01
ONG'S!

Our advice to conservative buyers
who are always looking for the Best
Goods is to come to US. We do not hes
itate to advertise the best food products
at a reasonable price. Elsewhere flake"
brands are advertised for little money,
and your purchase of such goods is al
ways misleading, as you find by using.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

At Hotel Metropolitan-J G. Glover, Sioux
Fails. s. D.; E. P. Mullen. Omaha. Neb;
EN- Bayne. Omaha, Neb.; William F;
Flamm, New York; Ignatius Donnelly and
wife. Hastings, Mimi; D. G. Woodward
Duluth; Stephen Jewett Faribault; Miss
Paradee. River Falls; Miss Sherdion, River
Falls; John Mcdonald, Duluth; Miss Chris
tian, Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

The neatest and most useful calendar.
out for 1898 is the one gotten up by the
Fidelity Mutual Life Association of
Philadelphia. 1t is historical memo
randa tablet calendar with patent metal
frame. 1t gives 365 historical incidents
or facts, OF one for every day of the
year, together with other valuable in
formation. To possess one is prize,
and r. c. Pleins, the company's man
ager for Minnesota, sees 10 it that all its
patrons and friends are provided for.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-01

Paper manufacturers or excelsior
manufacturers will do well to attend
the auction sale of section of Bass
wood and Oak Timber Land advertised
in our want columns. The sale is next
Tuesday. at 10. ID New York Life block