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TRAVELLING MEMS TRICKS.
One of Them Is Worked in Order to
Secure a Lower Sleeping-Berth.
St. Louis Globe Democrat.


st. Louis Globe Democrat
A short while ago l got on the night train
at Hampstead, on my way to Dallas, and
purchased a ticket for lower berth in the
sleeper. | was reading a paper when.
happening to look over to my right, | saw
a frail. delicate looking woman, whose
hacking cough made me think her in the
last stages of consumption, ard l at once
felt warm sympathy and pity for her.
A few minutes later the porter came
to me and asked me if | would
exchange my lower berth for an
upper one to accom- modate the poor
woman. who, getting on the train also
at Hampstead, was too late to secure a
lower berth. | assented cheerfully and
soon afterward climbed up into my roost
and went to sleep. just before reaching
Dallas next morning | got UP and hur-
riedly dressed. and as | was on my way
back from the dreSSGg-ro ON what was my
surprise to see big. stont fellow getting
out of the lower berth which | had given
up. l was angry at first, but on thinking
II over | concluded lie was her hus band,
whom | had not noticed the night before,
and who wished to be near her so as to
hear her calls during the night, but very
soon | saw her come ont from another
lower berth farther down the car. |
noticed he did not go near to her
or speak TO her and when we reached
Dallas was on the lookout and saw that
he and she took different vehicles | at
once suspected something and called To
the potter. He tried to dodge me, but it
was not to be done, and. grabbing him by
the collar l shook him until his ivorfps
ratified and demanded an Instant expla-
nation.
The now frightened negro said: "Wan.
boss, I'll tell you the truth. The big gem
- ~
an upper berth, aud he gave me a quarter
to tell you that the POOR woman had no
lower one, and do'e as he axed me-" |
was surprised, and asked him if he had
ever done this trick before. "Oh, yes,
boss. Dere's several ola travelling men who
works dis trick I" Was 7 hot9 Nh No
The morning call., 1893-06-04
Caustic Soda and Bleach.

The manufacture of caustIc soda and
bleach Is being carried on on CONNER
cal scale in + gland. The plant consists
If 30 horsepower engine and dynamo
The vats are of such a size that with a
slight pressure of current the liquor gains
per cent of caustic per day. 1t is
generally run off at per cent.
The chlorine is led off, and is conducted
to milk of lime agitators. where it
is absorbed, and to an ordinary
bleach chamber. The milk of line
is best when the bleach has to be
used at once. The bleaching chamber is
The morning call., 1893-06-04
He Knew Too rluch to Live.
Detroit Tribune.

The moon sent its chilly beams across
the floor, forming pathway OF light.
Upon the couch The old man sieptin peace,
MS face illumined with a cfild-like smile
A woman, pale and with baleful ewes.
crept stpaIthiiy in the department. She
approached the bed She bitterly contpm-
plated the slumberer. An" she Kissed.
and there was a thrill of hatred In her
voice. The old man stirred. Like tile
fl sh of lightning she drew from the folds
of her gown dagger and upon the instant
plunged it into the bosom of the helpless
figure before her. There was short gasp
The morning call., 1893-06-04
a Tried Kennedy Bi1iousne.a.

Those who suffer from disorder or inaction of
the liver will ever get the upper hand OF the I'M
ruiy organ so long as they use such irrational
remedies as blue Dill, calomel and podophyllin
But fro m the led and popular medicine, Hostel
ters stomach BiTters. they may expect RELIEF
with certainty of obtaining 1t, The Influence
of the Bitters upon the great bill airy gland Is d-
rect powerful and speedily felt. The rel eff ar.
forded is not spasmodic. but com plete and perma-
nent. The sallowness Of the skin. furred appear.
ance of the tongue. Indigestion. co,tiveness.
heal ache, nausea. pains through the right side
and shoulder. in fact every accompaniment of the
obstinate complaint entirely and promptly re-
moved by course of this inestimable medicine
in behalf of which testimony is constantly eman-
ating from every quarter. and from all classes of
society. rs
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and all was still. A spirit had gone to its
maker. For moment the murderess lin
gered. Poor fool" she unused, land yet
his death was necessary to my haDpiness
He knew too much about me. He"-she
smiled Indignantly = could remem-
Der when l was born. Who knows
when he might make damaging dis
closures. Safe-safe." Wiping the CORY
dagger upon tile fold of her mantle she
fitted through the portal and was gone.
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CHAPTER XXXIX.

SHE RELATES HOW HER SWEETHEART
RESOLVES TO HIDE IN AN ISLAND.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Session of the Grand Lodge to be Held
April IA.

Session of the Grand Lodge to be Held
April Ia.
The thirty-sixth annual session of the
Grand Lodge will occur Friday. April II,
in Oriental Hall, corner Of Westminster
and Dean streets. The Sc 'sions will be
1890 o'clock a. M, and $50 and 7:30
o'clock p. M. This will be an important
and interesting session. Dr. Oroubyate.
kha, r. w. g. IT,, is expected. p. q. G.
L. 1alcOtt OF Connecticut, who institut-
ed the Rhode Island Grand lodge, Jan.
10, 1857, G.. G. 4. Brown of Massachusetts,
and G.. &. Il. Range of Connecticut will
bes:prosent. Important business will
come up.
Perseverance lolge had large attend
ance Tuesday. Commencing Tuesday,
May 2, meetings will be held in the
Temple of Honor hail. Tne summers
work promises TO be success.
Home lodge will hold an orange auc-
tion. Monday, April 10
Mayhower had good attendance and
interesting exercises Wednesday. Chief
Templar John j. Anderton presided. Toe
lodge has offered gold badge TO the men-
Der bringing In the most Candidates dur
ing the coming quarter.
Atlantic No. = will hold no meeting
next Friday owing TO conf CT of meeting
with Grand lodge session. The nexV
Will be Friday, April 2S
Home lodge hal one candidate and one
application Monday. A temperance ser =
vice will be held this month
Brother George Chamberlain has been
appointed acJutant OF the Brown Univer
slty bal talon with rank OF Lieutenant.
st. John had one candidate and two
applicati )ns last Monday. Considers BILE
routine business was transacted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
PYTHIAN SISTERS
To Have n Booth in the Fair in New
York.

To Have n Booth in the Fair in New
York.
Elmwood temple will meet next FRI
day evening, when one or more candi-
dates will be Initiated.
Past Grand Chief Rilla Dodge is not
we'll
Grand Chief Sarah J. Goff and suite
will visit Lucretia temple April 49,
Unity temple will hold its next meet
ing April y, when one or more candi-
dates will be initiated. The social COM
mittee has arran ged to hold social In
Oriental hall, April 81.
Good Will temple meets this evening.
1t is expected that number of caudi-
dates will be initiated. This temple will
hold masq uerade ball in Oriental hall
next Tuesday evening, and on the even
ing of April II an entertainment will be
held in Pilgrim hall.
Eureka temple will meet next Monday
evening when one candidate will be in-
itiated. On this evening musical and
literary entertainment will be given.
The Pythian sisters of this state Will
have a booth ut the fair which Is TO be
held In New York for the benefit of the
Pythian Home. The work Of collecting
the articles is in charge of Supreme Rep
resentative Myra NJ. Carpenter and
Grand Chief Sarah j. Goh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

America council conferred the initia.
tory degree upon twenty candidates las {
Tuesday evening and number Of appli =
cations for IN EN- bership were received.
Lincoln council initiated three candi-
dates in the first degree aud received twD
applications for membership last even
ing A social will be held April o. Next
Monday evening the second degree will
be conferred.
Narragansett council conferred the
first degree upon one candidate last
Wednesday evening. The council will
hold basket party aud social in Rhode
Island lodge X. of f. hall April 10.
The second degree will be conferred next
Wednesday evening.
Elmwood council held n well-attended
meeting last Monday evening One can
di late received the first degree. Many
important items Of business were acted
upon.
The members OF the order in Worces-
ter, Mass, are To hold grand mechani-
cal exhibition commencing April ~, and
IL is expected that there will be deleg ates
present from every council in the New
England and Middle states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
MYSTIC CHAIN.

Ivanhoe castle, No. /, met last evening.
Commanie Ter &. f. Finley presiding.
Sixteen candidates were initiated In the
second degree. TIE committee on the
ball TO be held in Irons hall. Nav 80, re-
ported progress. moonlight excursion
will BE- held June "a.
Roger Williams castle will be insti-
tuted In Odd Fellows hall on Hewes
street next Thursday evening by Deputy
Supreme Commander John Bray and
staff.
A preliminary meeting Of the charter
members of the new castle .yill be held in
Freedom hall next Monday evening.
Deputy Supreme Commander John Bray
and other prominent members OF the or
der will be present.
The Military company will hold spe'
c!ai meeting next Monday evening.
Providence castle meets next Tuesday
evening The time will be- devoted To
the consideration of cole OF bylaws
Bay State castle OF Fall hiver is addin G
largely To its membership.
A select or grand castle Will soon be
instituted in this state during the month
of Nav
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

Arnold corps will hold bean supper
and social this evening in Arnold Post
hall.
Slocum corps held very pleasant gath.
ering last Monday evening. The pro-
gram consisted OF supper. followed by
"a well-arranRed musical and literary en-
tertainment.
Buckin corps enjoyed chicken chow
der last Friday evening. There was a
large attendance and very pleasant
evening was spent.
Tower corps will hold an open meeting
April Is. when pleasing program viii
be rendered.
A neat aud convenient roster OF the
order in this state has been issued by the
depari menJ officers.
Baboitts corps, Bristol held an empire
tea social last Wednesday evening.
Past President Emma A. Rhodes Of
Slocum corps, who has been ia for some
time, is slowly improving, and Matte
Lepene Of Ives Corps is not quite as we'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
SONS OF VETERANS.
what the sons of the Comrades of 81
are Doing.

what the sons OF the Comrades of 81
are Doing.
Brother Byron S. Lewis OF Burnside
camp, and one of the best known mem.
bers of the order in this state has gone to
Colorado where he will be permanently
located. He was granted transfer card
and handsome set OF resolutions OF re =
gret was drawn up and forwarded to
him.
Garfield camp will hold series of en-.
tertainments. The hrst VIII be given
April l2. and upon April 10. the tug-of-
war cam OF the ca mp In charge of Cap
tain G. o. Swan. will meet team from
Barton camp.
Fred f. Davis camp had a number of
visitors fro "A out OF town last Tuesda v
evening. During the evening Mastering
Officer Charles L. Pett,s Installed I. {.
cate of the division. The matter of
changing the bylaws was laid over until
next Tuesday evening.
Next sunday evening the members OF
w. III. II. Steere camp Will attend the
evening services at the Academy Avenue
Congregational church
Inspector III. .. Thompson has ap-
pointed mis- assistants. and work will be
done during the months of April and
May.
Col Theodore Barton entertained Col.
Vessels OF Connecticut Tuesdiy and
Wednesday of this week
Gen. q. A. Custer camp will hold fair
tonight and tomorrow evening. Colonel
Barton, Mastering Olfcer Pettis AID
Captain O'Flaherty will be the special
guests.
Garfield camp held social session last
Wednesday evening.
Commencing with Monday evening
Lieutenant Thomas MoieS camp ill
meet in it's new quarters IN Coles's hail
Central Falls
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GRAND ARMY.
The Comrades Are Planning for Memo
iial Day.

The Comrades Are Planning for Memo
iial Day.
There has been some talk of re-electing
A. G. Weissert commander-in-chie'. As.
si,tant Inspector General George Edward
Allen of this state received a communi-
cation from Brother Welssert, saying
that ne had never thought of such a
thing.
The following comes from headquar-
ters:
General orders, No..
l. The Grand Army OF the Republic originated.
and one OF its highest prerogatives is to perpet-
Ancient civilization Instituted games ana costly
pagean,s In commemoration OF those who fell In
have been erected ia honor OF such but how VASTLY
more tender and apprgppnte n Is Gar modern way OF
nually, 10y the hands of loving women and innocent
Ing On the low green mound OF each the dag ~ our
Nation. under the folds Of which they. "noply
H. Keeping in mind that Memorial Day and its
cery monies To be conducted under the drecti
S5 1ns are reqaestei TO Sa the attention Of
post commanders 20 tue pronriety Of making early
~ lt Is especineiy nny appropriate gp and deslIa
tcpants on Memorial Day ana the Sunday services
". While the recent desecraton OF soldiers
graves In some localities of southern Indiana and
there are yet living some beings unworthy the Itch
heritage OF this glorious nation which they would
sooner betray than defend, let and all good cit-
zens, by n general attendance upon the emn SER
vice. OF Memorial Day, demonstrate that the great
heart nf the American people l. IN, fun sympathy
with those who gave their lives for nationality and
V. Let ali flags hoist,d on Memorial Day be at
National encampment June,s A. 1878
By command OF A. @. wEIssERT, commandment
chief y b. GRAY.
Adjutant-Generai.
The commander-in-c chief attended the
department encampmeDt of Michigan at
Benton Harbor on the 9Th OF March,
leaving that place at 3 o'clock a. ~. on
the Sth. He was next at La Crosse,
Wis, iu attendance upon the department
encampment OF that state. He has ar
ranged to be at the encampment OF Illi-
nois at Springfield on tire 10Th an 18th
inst; Oklahoma, the Goth; Texas, at DIAL
las, the 2lst; Tennessee. at Hartman,
on the 23d, and New Orleans, La, on the
9Th.
Arnold post held n very pleasant ses-
sion last Monday evening when two re-
cruits were mustered iuto service. The
next campfire will be held April "a
At the meeting of Slocum post last
Wednesday evening commiE1ee was
appoint Ell to look into the matter OF 20.
ing TO Indianapolis aud TO see what ar
rangements could be made. The post
voted TO go To the twenty-elghth annual
enc ,mpment. which Is TO be held In the
above nam city.
Comrade A. Manchester Hussy was re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
RED MEN.
News of the Tribes. the Chiefs and sa-
chems.

chems.
Squantum tribe will hold n social in
Winchester's hall. Riverside, April IA.
A party wagon will leave the Hoyle
building at s o'clock, and Market square
at s:l5 o'clock.
Wainsitta tribe had fair attendance
last Monday evening. when the chiefs
degree was conferred upon one hunter.
The adop ion degree Will be conferred
next Monday evening.
Waneta council. ID. OF r., Is still BOOM
ing, the degree being conferred upon six
candidates last Wednesday evening. I he
council has five more candidates on hand
a q he degree will probably be exem-
pliiied az in next Wednesday even
ing.
Great Sachem John j. Peckham who
has been Ill is improving.
King Philip triUe will hold the fifth Of
its series OF socials in its wigwam, "a
North .dain street, Wednesday evening
next.
Tahoma tribe held well-attended
meeting last tuesday evening. The spe-
cial subject vi discussion was the APP
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Installation of Ofhcsrs in Different
Divisions.

Installation of Officers in Different
Divisions.
Providence division, No. 9, met at the
residence of p. G.. w. A. Jennie S. Haw-
kins last Wednesday evening The fol-
loving officers were installed by ID. G..
w. II. Cora Taber. assisted by Grand
Conductor Allen Peek: w. p, Charles
Hi ygius; w. A. Eliz lbeth Ormsbee; X.
5, Albert +. Tinkham; +. S. Jennie ).
Hawkins; treasurer, john ;. Monroe;
chaplain, PheuIe Packard; conductor,
Margaret Colton; sentinel, Susie
Busnee; p. w. p, Lizzie Faller BY in-
vitation the grand officers were present,
also representatives from South Provi-
dence, Excelsior and Olive Branch divis-
ion OF Greenville. Remarks were made
by the grand officers, the newly In
stalled officers aud visitors. About mid
night a bouutiful collation. was served by
the social committee.
The Grand division will .meet wi h
William Penn division sat Pawtucket,
April Is, At 10 O'Clock.
South Providence division No. IL met
in Temperance hall last Monday eve
ming :and the following officers were in
stalled w. p, Mabel Miller; w. a.
Mrs. Nichols X. B., William Miller K.
s., A. Fairbrother treasurer, y. T..
Bowers chaplain, n. ID. Armington (;
conductor, o. B. Griffith; A. c., Cora
Taber 5, Euuice Williams.
Excelsior division, No l6, will have n
public installation at Unity Temple Of
Honor hall this evening. Tue public IS
cordially invited to be present.
Olive Branch, No. Z, of Greenville,
installed the following officers last Tues
day: W. p, Carrie Steere; W. A, O..
Reynolds; X. S., A. NJ Sulfa; f. s., T..
l.. Reynolds; treasurer, q. p. Grant;
chaplain, Lydia Mowry; conductor,
Myra Graut: sentinel, c. Z. Allen.
Brother Frank GRAFT of Olive Branch
division was amoLg tn guests OF Provi-
dence division last Wednesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
FORESTERS.
what Is Going I'm the Different
Courts.

Court Thomas A. Doyle had very
large attendance last Monday evening
Five candidates were initiated, and a
number of applications for membership
were received. During the evening Past
Chief Ranger Harry McLichlan was
presented with "a handsome past cuief
rangers badge and "a certificate. Brothers
Michael Coyne and William III. Herrick
we're chosen delegates To the state con-
yention. This court VIII hold ball
May l2.
James Fletcher, of Court Roger Will
liams, went to Phil adelphia last Wednes-
day afternoon.
providence Sanctuary of the Good
Shepherds meets this evening when nine
candidates will be initiated.
Court Burnside had well attended
meeting last Monday evening. Tue de
gree was conferred upon number of
eaud dates
Court Central held bali last Wednes-
day evening. Among the guests was
Grand Court Secretary l.. j. Fitzgerald
who was presented with haudso ne
meerschaum pipe by one of the members
of the court.
Past Chief Ringer NJ. ODonnell Of
Court Star enjoyed vacation OF three
weeks last mon,h.
The delegates To the Grand court will
hold u special meeting in Foresters' hall,
April 20. when a code OF state bylaws
will he considered.
Court Cauonicus will hold May ball
in Infantry nall
Court Jefferson will hold ball in old
Infantry nail, April "a.
Court General Sheridan will hold a
social in Odd Fellows hall, Manton ave-
nue., next Thursday evening.
Court lhomas w. Dorr held we'll
attended meeting last Wednesday, when
eight applications for membership were
received. lhe committee on the ball to
he held IN B. 4. hall. May 4. rep Jrted
that the tickets were rapidly b1ng dis
posed Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
ODD LADIES.

Parker lodge will hold Is next regular
meeting April IL. wgen it is expec I,
the Right Worthy Lady Governess NJ. T.
Beiell will be present TO install into her
Office Junior X preventative Jennie
PAYNE.
The Willing Workers met with Sister
Emma Joslin last Tuesday aud had a
very pleasant time. The next meeting
will be with Sister Elvira Wilbur,
April IS
Packard lodge will hold poverty ball
on April "a. in King Philip hail, "a North
Main street.
Trump lodge meets next Thursday
"A bean supper aud dance will be given iu
Columbia hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07

port ed to he verv sick, but at the pres
ent time Is thought TO be out Of all dan
ger.
This post will muster In one candidate
next Wednesday evening.
sion last Friday evening. The commit.
tee which has the annual camp fire in
charge reports that everything Is in
readiness for the event.
Tower posi- will observe it's ninth an-
niversary next Monday evening.
All of the posts are at work making
arrangements for the proper observance
OF Memorial Day.
Comrade g. ID. York. OF Mckenzie
post, of Brooklyn. N. Y, was the guest
Of Arnold post last Monday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
PYTHIAN SISTERHOOD.

Hermione assembly held "a very inter
esting meeting last Monday evening
Considerable business of Importance was
transacted. The next meeting will be
held April II at 3 p. m. In the evening
a social will be held.
TIE Y. +. B. club will meet with Sister
Aurilla Trumpler, So Bridgham street.
April 10
The Grand Assembly Pythian sister
hood will hold a special session April IS,
in TIE Castle hall, Westminster street.
Elmwood assembly will hold "A mas
querade ball in Elmwood, *. of T.. hall,
this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
CLAN CAMERON.

Clan Cameron No. Z. o. 5. c., met as
usual with a good attendance. Presid-
ing Clansman Ralston was again re-
ported ON the sick list. Clansman James
NJ. MacNair was also reported sick, hav-
ing been in the railway accident OF last
week on the Providence, Warren and
Bristol railroad. Clansman Ferguson
was declared of the sick list The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
WANDERING BARDS.

The concert TO be given by Beethoven
lodge in Keith's opera house next sun
day evening will be one that will please
all lovers or music. The very best of tai
ent has been engaged for the occasion
aud nearly all of Piovidence's favorite
artists will assist in the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

What Cheer lodge held well attended
meeting In Guild nall last Monday even
Jug, President Joseph Taylor presiding
Two applications for Membership were
received. IL was voted TO participate IN
the demonstration To be given by the
order April % and brother John Eaton,
Franks Barnett aud Thomas Ssowcroft
we're appointed "a committee TO engage
music aud make other arrangements for
the eveuts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
LYCEUM LEAGUE OF AMERICA

On Tuesday night Narragansett club
No. 344. gave reception to its friends.
K. Y. Mason read paper on "A Cele-
brated Musician. A general good time
was enjoyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07

II you belong to A. q. ii. or else TO s. of V.
For badges or uniforms you'd better come TO me-
or IL you are n X OF l.. or L. %. OF X NJ.
You'd better visit Brown tor printing or emblem.
The outgrowths of nus artists mind are wonder
fully luxurious,
And novelties OF every kind in patterns new and
curious.
For secret printing and outfits for the teams"
The work OF BROWN, on Eddy street. will realize
your dreams
Just call ON US we will TO please your fancy strive
And IL we don't succeed, why, then-you wont 20
home alive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
News and Gossip Of the Secret Orders.

amendments TO the bylaws h ave been
adopted. Past Grand Chief Meikl ejohn
TO this clan. IL was decided to accept
the invitation given by the Rev. j.
III. Larry TO attend Divine service on
April 80 at Richmond Street Congre "a
tional church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
IRISH NATIONAL FORESTERS.

Branch Robert Emmett initiated one
candidate last Monday evening. aud two
applications for membership were re-
ceived. The members are requested to
be present at the next meeting. as "a mat
ter OF much Importance is To come up
for action
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07
GRAND ORIENT.

There will be meeting Of Cresce mt
council No. 4, at Red Mems hall, Ap ril
13 "A number of candidates will be given
one OF the degrees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-07

pointing of degree stairs. Brother
Hague, who has been sick Tor some time,
was reported TO be about the same.