davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

Mount Vernon lodge had a well-at-
tended and enjoyal le meeting Wednes-
day evening. Brothers Bowen and T. lis
reported them selves well. by particular
life on the Ocean wave" a d ''The North
Wind" under the good of the order.
and during recess Brother Asahel Albee
sang riding on the Elevated Railway"
Naomi lodge conferred the degree on
several candidates al its meeting last
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS.

The aids of the department will hold
an apron sale, conundrum supper and
social in Arnold post hall, May Is.
Slocum corps will hold a bean supper
and social in Slocum post hall next Mon
day vening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
PILGRIM FATHERS.

N~arragansett colony, No. so. hal a very
pleasant meeting Tuesday evening aud a
good attendance. After the regular
business, under the good OF the order,
the members INDUCED In a good time
aud the Cover hor of the colooy read a
very Interesting paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Uncrowned King won't-rsIk.

CHICAGO, May 12.-"Prince" Roland
Bonsparte, the ~"king"of Monte Carlo, has
arrived here. III am simply on a pleasure
trip" said the distant relative of Napoleon
Ill, zane have no time to talk"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
LADIES' SOCIETY.

A May ball was held l n S. A. S. hall
last evening by the Scandinavian Ladies'
Sick Benefit society, aud it was a very
pleasant and successful affair. There
were about 100 couples present. The
grand march was led by Goitfried John
son and Miss Augusta Anderson. The
ladies who formed the co nmittee were (:
NJ s. Marion Nelson, Mrs. Matilda
Schale, Misses Louisa, Emma anu Edith
johnson and Jennie Heboery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

CLEVELAND, May 12.-The great sewing
machine trust has died in its in%cipiency.
After the general details had been arranged
and the combination of the companies was
believed to be assured, the Domestic people
suddenly announced that they did not care
to consolidate. The capital Of the new
joint company was to have been $12.-
nna onn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Carlisle's Arc.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-1Secretary Car
Isle has called for the resignation Of the
following named chiefs Of divisions In his
department: r. Il. Crowell of Minnesota,
n. A. Robbins of Maine, r. 7. Robb Vt
Indiana and G. NJ. Shinn Of West Vir-
giuia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
GRAND ARMY.

Sketch of Thopas II. Holmes who Re-
Gently Died-G. A. IL. Notes
Thomas ii. Holmes, who was one Of the
most popular members OF the order, died
at his residence, 1913 Sutton street, last
Thursday morning after a snort illness.
Comrade Holmes was one OF the most
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Hiberuians Elect omcers.

New YORK, May lathe Ancient Order
Of Hibernians elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: National delegate,
John J. Patten of Boston; national secre-
tary, Richard McMullen of Jersey City;
national treasurer, Thomas r. Galore OF
Nanticoka Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
PYTHIAN SISTERHOOD.

Hermione assembly will meet May IS,
at 3 p. m. In the evening there will be a
May ball, the last Of the season. The Y.
L. b. club met with Sister Susie Fisher
last Wednesday afternoon. G. g., Sister
Addie Smith. is improving slowly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Yellow Jack Killed Three Mem.

New YORK, May 12.-The steamship
Etherly reports that while at Rio de
Janeiro three of her crew died from yellow
fever. The vessel was thoroughly disin-
fected and cleansed and her crew closely
inspected, and she was allowed TO proceed
tn her dock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
As Badly or a. Ever.

COLUMBUS, o., May 12.-The joint meet
ing of operators and miners continued In
session yesterday without reaching an
agreement and then adjourned. This ac-
tion was unexpected, and the mining mat
ters of the state are left in q chaotic condi-
tion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
FairchiId Declines.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Ex-Secretary
Fairchild, who was appointed chairman Of
the commission to investigate the condi-
ton of affairs in the New York custom
house, says he will be unable to serve, be-
cause the investigation would consume
more of his time than he was able to
rive IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
For Home Rule.

SPRINGFIELD, o., May 12t-The Scotch
Irish Society of America convened here In
Its fifth annual session. The society, be-
fore adjowning, will adopt resolutions
f%avoring, II not demanding. home rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
G OF PYTHIAS.

Who Does Not Know ''Uncie" John GAL
l%ington? Notes Of the Order.
Who does not know Uncle" John Gal
linQton, and where Is there one of the Or
der who takes so much delight In being
among the members as he does ? Brother
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Improvement Continues.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The treasury
gold balance is 900, 1850. This does not
include the various offers of gold, so that
the reserve Is really quite a little over the
500, 0 $1,000 mark. The net cash balance
stands at $23, 19s, $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Getting Ready 20 Depare.

NEW YORK, May 12.-All the foreign
vessels are getting coal and provisions
aboard and soon the Hudson river will BE-
cleared of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
"KilI two birds
NTH one 'bag' ="

WifO ONO Guy.
Several birds, in fact. Make the
y~oungster happy teach him (or
herr the value of time-what a
minute means, and how to make
the most of it how to keep up
with the day, meet all engagements
and come out ahead at the end of
the year. 1t will save yoa a load
of anxiety, too. Can you do bet
ter than to buy the child a new,
quick-wlnding Waterbury watchi
81 to SIS.
Your jeweier will show you every
STYLE OF this watch for ladies'.
gentlemen or boys. Coin
silver or filed gold; an sccu-
rate jewsled timeriece. fou al
may need one ycurseH ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

CHICAGO, May 12.-Dr. Thomas Hall,
pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church,
says he will withdraw from the church II
DIR. Briggs is expelled. Mr.. Hall is .
staunch believer in the Briggs doctrine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Knights 6f PYthias Funds-ried un.

WILMINGTON, Del. May IL. The Knights
Of Pythias had their funds, amounting to
$4,000, deposited with X. r. Robinson &
Co., who failed yesterday. The funds
were secured by real estate and collateral.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
ODD FELLOWS.

Sketch Of Alexander strauss OF Good sa-
marian Lodge.
One OF the best-known Odd Fellows in
this state is the subject of this sketch.
He is Alexander Strauss of Good Samari-
tan lodge. While he has never been honj
ored with the title of past grand 1t is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Failed For a Million and . Quarter.

LONDON, May 12-Hallet & Co., navy
agents and bankers, have suspended. The
suspension has caused a sensation. Liza
bilities about t1,25O,oo0; assets about
$780, 00, good and bad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
SONS OF VETERANS.

Battalion drills will b, held at U. T..
A. armory, On Canal street. May IS
and 25.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
Tammany wants to n ola GIlroy.

NEW YORK, May 12.-The Tammany
society will meet tonight and the sachems
and other officers elected last month will
take office. A grand sachem cannot be re-
elected, but it is probable Mr.. Gilroy will
be allowed to hold over another year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
ELKS.

Providence lodge meets next Tuesday
evening, when the degree will be con-
fered and . number Of applications will
be received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
DiHon Accepta a ChaIIense.

PrrTsBuRG, May i2-George Dixon has
accepted Johnny Van Heest's challenge to
night Tor 1880 a side and the champion
ship, providing the Coney Island club Of
fers a suitable purs>
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

The aft .ir was in charge of IA commit
zee itn Mrs. Lilly Cameron as cnalr-
man, Mrs. HELEN Blackley az secretary.
Mrs. Carrie Bray as treasurer. Mrs.
James Smith and Mrs. John Wall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. May 12.-At
-Sprfngfakc over 80 houses, the two largest
churches, the schoolhouse and the fire hall
are in ashes The loss will be heavy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12
DAUGHTERS OF NAOMI.
Bean supper and Concert Last Evening
at stokes Hall.

Bean supper and Concert Last Evening
at stokes Hall.
IStokes hall was filed TO its utmost
capacity last evening with the members
and their families and the friends Of
Lady Lascelle assembly No. l6. The at
fractions were a bean supper aud con-
cert. The event was made all the more
interesting ms the assembly had the
honor of entertaining the officers OF the
Supreme castle and the officers of the
Select castle, which was for leu in this
city last Wednesday evening. The up.
per was served from o to $3.50 o'clock. The
concert progra n was opened with an
address OF welcome TO the supreme OIL.
GERS by General John Bray. This was re-
sponded TO by Supreme Commander
Georg b.. Vogel of Roanoke, Va. SUI
preme Chaplain Charles Naylor oftPhila-
delphia also made a very interesting ad-
dress. and Select Commander William
IL. Broadbent OF this state followed. Th
remainder OF the program was as follows:
Recitation. ........ ......."......Edward kitchman
Vocal duet. ....E Ia wicks and Maggie Qnillian
vocal Ole. Alss iahny Woou
Itecltalloa .s..s..... .nrs'xA- lmlNh
Comic songs ........"....Captain Walter ~. oLyer
Qitrt rOu. Lltle rhis
l.ecltation. ................. ......Mss IS Minnie, Moore
Song s.......s........ .......s.....-. ..ttofkt hsual
SOLO. ............... ...s............. nlss oauie Moolo
iteclutuon. .s........ ....s.ss''.nils AiSe olNol
Duet, Dy The well-known. ........N oOhey nfothsrs
NosaI selection. ....."..... ..Mlss Jennie baekie'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-12

LONDON, May 12.-The Earl Of Aberdeen
has been appointed governor general Of
Canada In place Of the Earl Of Derby, who
10 about to retire from the ee7cA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
mt to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
alive; etiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
CHARITY rn4r cosrs MORNING.

Captain .'Jack" Crawfortl's Adventure
with Cheap Confidence Man and Its
Sequel.
Captain Jack" Crawford, the poet of
the plains, tells story in the Chicago
Post on himself that will bear repeating.
The captain, it may be stated for the in
formation of those who never saw him,
is tall, muscular fellow, who wears
his coal black hair down over his Shout
ders a la Joaquin Miller aud Buffalo
Bill and presents striking appearance.
He is as mild man as ever drew
breath, with a heart as tender as "a
woman's," but to a person who does not
know him he looks as though he might
eat giant raw every day for breakfast.
His tout ensemble is that of the hero Of
yellow backed romance Well, the
captain was on his way TO lunch one
day when seedy specimen accosted
him with request for quarter to buy
q meal.
Indeed, mister, haven't had bite
to eat for twenty four hours" he put in
appealingly as he saw the long-haired
Westerner hesitate.
II am here on expense, and can't right
well spare quarter, but | an going to
get something to eat myself and if You
willcome along with me will give you
a square meal"
The man followed sulkily and they
entered cheap restaurant, where the
captain ordered two big boiled dinners.
Being hungry he soon dispatched his
own dinner, when ne CHANGED TO look
over at the mendicant and was surprised
to see the latter nibbling his food
daintily, not at all like a hungry man.
Look mere" said the host, leaning
over and speaking in low voice to his
guest, Il brought you in here because
believed you were starving. You lied
to me. Now / want to say to You that
if you don't eat every bite of that
boiled dinner and polish the platter l
will give you the cussedest lickin' a
white man ever got. Now get to work. !"
The man obeyed with terror inspired
alacrity and swallowed his eorned beef
and cabbage like starving harvest
hand. The waiter, who had overheard
the captains threat, told the proprietor
of the restaurant, and he shook his fat
sides as he watched the gastronomic per-
Torrance of the frightened tramp.
When the meal was dispatched the cap
tain called for pudding aud ice cream
for two.
The fraud gayea great gasp, and throw
ing up both hands turned beseechiugly
to the poet with this supplication: Say,
Cunnel, let me of this time, won't you?
couldn't eat another bite if it was to
save my life. / just got up from square
meal when met you. 1t wasn't some
thing to eat l wanted, but something to
drink. Please, Cunnel, have pity on 0
Teller, won't your"
The "cunnel'' told the fellow to &C
and be quick about it or he would kicl
HIM through every street in town. Nc
second invitation was needed. The
gorged beggar "skated."
When the charitable captain tried Il
pay his bill the jolly Teutonic proprie
tor refused to let him liquidate for the
tramp.
"Why not?" asked the astonished
gentleman from the far west.
Il pays half dollar for good laugl
any dime. You hat gift me good laugh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05

The outdoor floral exhibits at the
Worlds Fair have suffered irreparaDle in
Jury from the cold weather of the past few
days.
The steamship Mariposa, at San Fran
cisco, from Australia, on Thursday,
brought $500, 900 in gold consigned to local
houses.
Frank E. Kendritk, assistant cashier of
the Commercial Bank of Syracuse, n. ",
isin Jail, charged with being defaulter in
the sum of $4,000.
At Media, Pa, last Friday, Thomas
Rogers, Jr., on trial for killing his father
last January, was found guilty OF murder
in the second degree.
The residence of William A. Lawson, at
Port Chester, N. Y. was destroyed by fire
Thursday night. The loss is estimated at
S2O0,o00 Of which $4,000 was for iewelry.
Henry Coleman, Jr., colored, who at
tempted to murder Thomas Lyles, at
Shreveport, La, was taken from the jail
Thursday and lynched. He had confessed
his crime. It is thought that Lyles will
recover.
A dispatch from Halifax says that the
Dominion Coal Company has already
shipped 100000 tons of coal from its Cape
Breton mines, and the Whitney syndicate
expect the year to show the largest export
/ III blt History VI Ltle lSlHHu.
All the awards for the department OF
electricity at the Worlds Fair were handed
in by the judges and made public by John
Boyd Thatcher, Thursday. American ex
hibitors captured nearly all the medals
their only competitors in the field beinl
Germans.
A New York dispatch says that the pro
posed increase in the capital stock of tn,
Louisville 4 Nashville railroad, from sos,
100000 to $50, 600, is understood, to b,
for the purpose of acquiring the Chesa
peake, Ohio d South western railroad nov
owned by G. P. Huntington.
A dispatch from San Luis, Potosi
Mexico, says that that city and the sur
rounding country is suffering from
severe water famine and the poor peopl
are perishing for want OF the life-giyin
fluid. The scenes around the publ
fountains are extremely pitiful.
Edward Wheary, aged 20 years, negr
deaf mute, on Wednesday killed his sister
in-law, Mrs. Headley Wheary, at Ke.
wick, N. B. After committing the crime
Wheary took the cradle in which tn
murdered woman's baby was lying an
rocked it until its father came home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
ReIieyinr Inc Strincency.

He might have been person in need,
and then again he might have been a
book peddler or some other peripatetic
parasite, just as 1t happened. In any
event, he went into the business mans
office on Jefferson avenue, observes the
Troy Budget.
allows business ?" asked glihly,
"Slow," replied the merchant, more
or less suspicious.
money not plenty, | s'posea" he con
tinued.
Hardly"
~ feel it myself. Collections are slow,
guess2n
VERY"
$50 they are with me. s'pose you'd
be glad to relieve the financial strin,
gency if You could?"
swell, now, you just bet | would,
said the merchant earnestly.
"0f course you would" corroborated
the visitor. ANY business man OF
banker with the welfare of his fellow
citizens at heart would. | knew thaf
when | came in here. If | hadn't Ic
gone somewhere else for tho price of Il
beer" and be stuck his hand out so gooC
naturedly that before the mercnan
could gather his wits the visitor hat
gathered a nickel and got out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
HIRED TO he DIsCHARGED.
A New Profession and it Works Well in
Some Einporiums,

some HlnpOflutns.
A new industry has just been intro
duced in our large shops. heard some
thing of it and went the other day to a
big emporium to find out more The
manager asked me to sit down and await
developments, chronicles writer in
It'd Bits. A lady came in with blood
in her eye. The goods which she had pur-
chased were not as represented, she said.
"Be seated, madam, " said the mana
ger, "and ! will try to find out whose
fault it is.
lie touched little button, and a boy
answered.
Tell Jackson to come here at once"
Jackson soon arrived, looking very
guilty. He was rather handsome young
man, but was evidently agita!ed
"This lady said that you told her
these goods were all silk How came
you to make such statement, sirs"
81 thought
"You know better. This is the second
time you have made this mistake, and |
shall have to dispense with your SER
vices. Take these goods back and draw
your money, and leave at once"
Jackson bowed and statnmered and
mAue MS escape.
II don't think that was the salesman .
began the lady; "the one ! bought these
of had beard"
No matter; Jackson is responsible fol-
all the mistakes in that department, and
I'm glad that dismissed him."
The lady went out, feeling very sorry
that she had caused the young man te
lose his situation. She had no sooner
gone than another woman came brist.
ling in and said:
~ paid for three yards OF this ribbon
and got only little over two. won
be cheated It's little matter, but i
want my rights"
BE seated, madam, and I'll sec wha'
can be DONE"
He touched the bell and said to the
boy, "Tell jackson To come here a
once" M"
jackson appeared trembling us before
you have been selling short measur,
in ribbons again. l have had enough
Of this sort Of thing. You are dis
charged"
"But-I"-
"Not a word, sir. You are dis
charged"
The woman pleaded for him, but th
manager was adamant. When she hac
gone he turned round with grim smile
at works we'll, doesn't itg'
"Do you really keep him here to b
discharged?"
"He has nothing else TO do except b
keep out Of sight. People are Away
satisfied when they succeed in getting
salesman discharged and he is reall
becoming used to IT,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
WOULD SHOOT CLEVELAND.
Arrest of wild Crank Who Was Boun
to sit In the Presidents Chair.

Arrest of a wild Crank Who Was Bound
to sit In tho Presidents Chair.
WAsHINaToN, Sept. 2S.-A mysterious
wild-cyed individual, about 29 years
old, startled the White House cook by
suddenly invading her premises this
morning.
IL want to see father" he whispered
to her
"Who is your father? ?" asked the
colored woman, suspiciouslY.
"Mr. Cleveland, of COURSE" came the
startling answer.
Luckily, Policeman Heller happened
upon the scene, and lured the crank to
the garden, on pretext of conducting
him to his parent.
II want that chair" stated the
stranger.
"What chair"
"The Presidents chair. intend to
get it by fair means or foul. Give us
each pistol and I'll show who will get
it, - quick"
When halted at the Matchbox, he
grabbed another policeman's blackjack
but was oyerpowered. At the station he
gave the name Of Joseph Washington
and said he came from Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
ANorHRR DoUsLE MURDER.
Robert A. Hunt shoots His Wife and
Then Sends d Bullet Through His Own
skull.

Robert A. Hunt shoots His Wife and
Then Sends d Bullet Through His own
skull.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Sept. 30-Robert A.
Hunt sign painter, living in Virginia
avenue, shot his wife in the head, yester
day, and then sent bullet through his
own skull. Both are dead.
The Hunt family came from Martins
burg a short time ago They have 4
years.old child. They have been married
for five years had frequent trials. He has
often threatened to xiii his wife. Her life
became unbearable and she left him two
days ago and went to stay with her mother
returning to the house yesterday TO get
her things She told her husband She
would never live with him again. She
loaded her property in a wagon, while he
looked on sullenly, saying not word.
When she had finished loading up he
called her into the house for a last word.
She had hardly stepped inside the door
before he shot.
The act had been predicted for some
time as Hunt left three letters addressed to
his brother and his child. In these he
charged his wife with faithlessness and
gave some very matter-of-fact directions
about the disposition of his meagre per-
sonal effects,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-05
rnrr mERr SNILAEp ArEM.


Exempt From the hopbcrs'
sob. ycs,n said the sad-visaged man
for the twentieth time; "oh, yes, ! was
one OF the passengers on that Lake
Shore train tho gang held up at Kendall-
vile tho other night
"Were YOU in the sleeperS" asked the
Detroit Free Press reporter.
eyes, had SO left when ! reached
the station in Chicago.
"Ah, you had been at the Worlds
Fair, them"
ayes; what else would take man to
Chicagogn 49,
"Were all the slcepcrs fullr
"les."
IAN returning from the Fair, ! sup
pose !"
"Of course
ibid any of you hear the disturbance
going on outsider
~ guess We all did; it was like a
battle"
"Were the passengers frightened?"
mot bit; at least, | wasn't.
Didn't you expect the robbers TO 60
through the train p
The sad yisaged mans face showed a
cloud of compassion for the reporter.
young man" IN ''do you sup.
pose them robber. stoppe no train fol
fungn
"Of course rot"
"rhen why do you ask that kind Of q
question? Don't you know they knowed
the passengers was coming home from
the Fair, and that they might as well
have gone through the poorhouse look.
ing for gold bricksm