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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
Grape.

Many pers,ns cannot believe that Grape is
mndI 0f siIk, because IL IS not glossy. Gen
uino Grape is Of pure silk, from which. by a
secret process 81 manufacture, oil the gloss
has been taken. The peculiar wrinkles,
which are supposed by many TO be a char
ncteristic q the goods, are caused by solu.
ton Of gum. The cloth when made T.
dipped in the gummy solution and allowed
20 dry without pressing. Grape can always
bt made smooth by washing aud ironing
Fashion Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
CilY OF PHoyIDTScE.

CHAPTER DXXIx.
An Ordnance permitting the Narragansott Elcc-
triC Lighting company 10 put up and maintain
poles anu wires IN Edith street.
Approved December ?, 1881
II Is ordai ned BIZ tho City Council OF the City Of
Providence az follows:
SEcTioN I. The Narragansctt Electric Lighting
Company Is hereby granted permission TO put up
ard maintain poles and wires for conducting
rents OF electricity Tor the purpose OF transmitting
and producing light heat ard motive power In, over
and along Ediih street.
sFc T. The permission hereby given IN su bsect
10 the proyistons % Chapter LNif of the Ordinances
excepting the provisions contained in Regulation
X, Section G. OF said Chapter.
true copy,
Witness: WILLIAM Y. CLARKE,
decd-3 City Clerk.
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THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
LAMP DEPAR RTMENT.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT or IIoHrs.
Providence, Dee, z, 1885.
Sealed proposals viii be received at this office
until December H. at az O'Clock M, Tor furnishing
a supply OF deodorized naptha OF gravity 200, Tor
one year from January 1, 1894. Say twelve barrels
per week or less, 90 be delivered AZ lamp de-
partment yard, and empty barrels removed by the
contractor free Of charge.
The committee reserve the right TO reject any or
all bids.
A satisfactory bond will be required for ths per-
fOrmance Of the contract
For the committee
HORACE X. BLANCHARD,
deci-6t Chairman.
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any literal application Of the provisions
Of the statute is out OF the question"
AS for railroads engaged in inter
state transportation they are held by
him as not being within the purview of
the statute.
Comment seems to be be entirely un-
necessary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
ONLY WAIT.

A little while to watch and wait
For what the future holds In store
There never was a cruel Fate
That ever cruel hatred boro
Toward one who hath transgressed no law,
Nor couried by word or act
Misfortune's blight. The world ns'er saw
y heart like this forever raeked.
Tears that may flow for present grief
VIII change to smiles that never iail.
They only seek In vain relief
VINO read their lives ahistory frail.
Allowing life and, better stlll.
A life beloved with all ts peace
The measured years will surely Gl,
when present troubles fade and csasc
j. j. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

SOME Of Mr.. Cleveland's friends are
giving him credit for great courage in
the utterance Of his animal message.
II does take courage to spring docu-
ment Of that kind on the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

The presidents mind is perfectly nj
ease ON the currency question. The ra-
pidity with which the president passes
by the important issues to take up the
discussion Of the Insignificant is reas-
suring to the admirers Of his supposed
genius.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Mr.. CLEVELAND argues the case Of
Liliuokalani almost as logically and
persuasively rs the queen herself with
her inaccurate acquaintance with Eng
lish conld have done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

To THOSE bereavcd who wish to have
their announcements in this paper, ac-
companied by appropriate expressions in
verse, the News will be glad to furnish,
free of all expense, the services of cap
able obituary writer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

STILL another Democratic consul has
been stained with ill-repute. lie nearly
killed man in a barroombrawl in III.
inois. This is an era Of pure and unde-
filed statesmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

WOMAN suffrage has been carried in
Colorado, and it would be advisable for
Governor Waite not to make any more
breaks about blood and horses brides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

IT is limited around that Mr.. Twain has
become financially embarrassed. Mark
Iught to have stuck to the newspaper
h,o.,.our
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

GOVERNOR McKINLEy's presidential
boom pleases Mr.. Wilson exceedingly.
He expects that his little tariff bill will
do as much for him some day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

THE Sun wants to know where the
Chicago platform comes in. 1t doesn't
come in at all. 1t is ont in the cold,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

SOMEBODY is trying to find out where
football originated. 1t would be more
profitable to inquire where it will end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

TIE chances for Mr.. Wilson's re-elec-
tion are now comparatively slim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

GEORGE j. GOULD is the defendant in
q $4,000 suit. Well, Mr.. Gould can pull
through the winter even if he loses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

1T was real cruel for Mr.. Cleveland TO
write message that his friends cannot
praise without committing perjury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

THREE billion cigarettes were made in
this country during the past year. The
same number was smoked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Morrison are look
ing with complacent pity upon Mr.. Will
sons attempt at craftsmanship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Mr.. CLEVELAND has not yet interfered
to prevent the revolution of the Ferris
wheel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Mr.. CLEvELAND's ability TO look
cross-eyed ut important national issues
has been fully demonstrated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Miss KAULANI is constrained to admit
that Mr.. Cleveland, after all, is real
nice gentleman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

WHAT is Liliuokalani going TO DO for
Commissioner Blount?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

GROVER now hopes to have Queen Ills
throne ready in time for Christmas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07

Mr. CLEvELANDs statement that he
has congress on his hands should be
turned end for end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-07
CITY OF pROyIDEScE.
POLL 7 AK.

For the accommodation OF persons assessed a poll
tax the undersigned will accompany the City Clerk
in his visits TO the different wards OF the city for
pIrposo OF registration, and payment OF said poll
lax may fhen n nd there be made.
ID. l.. ID. GRANGER, City Treasurer.
December 6, 1898. dec6-u
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

-t.DIsMoUNrl" CRIED THE STRANGER
"Nay. nay, my 0rixel," he returned,
.sbs not deoieved; there is no hope.
Already my doom IL sealed Already
the king has signed the order for my
execution, and the messenger Of
death IL now on his way"
"Yet my father shall not-shall not
dis!" she repeated emphatioally, and
olaspin9 her hands, Heaven speed q
daughters purpose!" she exclaimed;
and turning to her father, said calmly,
Ave part now, but we shall meet
again"
"What do you mean, my child?" he
inquired eagerly, gazing anxiously
on her face
ASK not now," she replied, my
father, ask not now. Pray for me,
and bless me, but not with thy last
blessing"
He again pressed her to his heart,
and wept upon her neck In few
moments the jailer entered, and the
door was closed between tho father
and daughter.
On the evening Of the second day
sfter this interview, q wayfaring man
crossed the drawbridge at Berwick
Marygate, sat down to rest upon
bench, by the door of an inn on
the south side Of the street,
nearly fronting tho spot whore
what was called the "main guard"
then stood. He did not enter the inn,
for it was above his apparent con-
-dition, being that which Oliver Crom-
we'll had made his headquarters few
years before, and where, at q some
what earlier period, James VI of
Scotland had taken up his residence,
when on his way to England. The
traveller wore q coarse jerkin, fastened
round the waist by leathern girdle,
and over 1t short cloak of plain
material. He was evidently Q young
man, put his beaver was drawn down
20 as almost to conceal his features.
In one hand he carried a small bundle,
and in the other q stall Having called
for . glass Of wine, he took a crust Of
bread from his bundle, and after rest
ing . short time, rose to depart. Night
was coming on, and q storm was
threatening. The heavens grew black;
the clouds rushed from the sea; sud-
don gusts of wind moaned through
the streets, accompanied by heavy
drops Of rain, and the face OF the
Tweed was troubled.
Heaven help thee II thou intendest
TO travel 1ar in such q night as this!"
said the sentinel at the English gate,
- the traveller passed him to cross the
bridge.
In few minutes he was upon the
wide and desolate moor of Tweed
mouth; which for miles presented q
desert Of furze. fern, and stunned
heath, with here and there copse of
thick brushwood. He slowly toiled
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

usurpations. and one ef the most prom
inent actors in Argyle's rebellion. For
ages a destructive doom seemed to
have hung over the house of Camp
bell, uniting in common ruin all
who Joined their fortunes to the cause
of its chief. Sir John Cochrane was
no exception. He was surrounded
by the kings troops, and, after long
and desperate resistance, he was taken
prisoner, and was tried and condemned
to die upon the scaffold. He had but
a few days to live, and his jailer
awaited only the arrival of the death
warrant to lead him to execution.
His friends had visited him and ex-
changed the last farewells-all but
one; his daughter Grizei, the pride OF
his house, his dearest treasure, she
alone had not come to receive his last
blessing.
Night had fallen on the prison, and
the father sat with his head pressed
against the cold, damp walls of his
cell, longing for a last look of his
favorite child, when the door opened,
and the keeper entered, followed by q
young and beautiful girl. Her person
was tall and commanding, her eyes
dark, bright, and fearless with sor-
row too deep to be wept away. The
unhappy prisoner raised MS neho.
''My child! my own Grizelv' he OK
claimed, as he pressed her to his heart.
my father! my dear father"
sobbed the miserable maiden.
Your interview must be short, very
short" said the jailer as he closed the
door, and left them together.
''Heaven help and comfort
thee, my precious child" said
should die without bestowing my
blessing on the head Of my daughter,
and that stung me more than death;
but thou art come. my love-thou art
comel-and the last blessing of thy
wretched father"
MAY. father. forbear!' she ex-
claimed; mot thy last blessing! not
thy last! NY father shall not dier'
'tBe calm, be calm, my child" be
said. Would to heaven that eould
comfort thee. my own! But there is
no hope, within three days thou and
oil my little ones will be-" Father
less, he would have said, but the
words died upon his lips
Three days." she repeated, raising
her head from his breast, but eagerly
pressing his hand; three days! then
there q hope-my father shall live.
Is not my grandfather the friend of
Father Petre, the confessor and mas
Ter Of the king9 From him he shall
beg the life Of his son, and my father
shall not die"
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
sh. Was Hoodoosd,

''Tve had the worst luck lately" !"
she was saying to girl friend;
everything goes wrong and it just
seems as il / WAS hoodooed or some
thing"
Been seeing the moon over your
left shoulder
"Oh, no."
"Got an opal ring9"
NO"
Perhaps you have been singing be-
fore breakfast"
mo, indeed"
DO you ever put up your umbrella
under roof"
"Never!'
Have you any peacock feathers In
the house?'
"Yes, l have fan made Of peacock
feathers"
Then 70 home and burn 1t and you
won't have any more bad luck. Pea
cock feathers are hoodoo every
time."-Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
Plain English.


Charles mother had been troubled
by bad hoy who persisted in entic-
ing Charles out to play with him in
the alley, and as she could never get
near enough TO him to tell him to stay
away she sent word by her hopeful.
"Well." she said when he returned,
did you tell him what sAid?"
"Yes' M" responded Charlie.
"Did you tell him in plain English
90 he win know just what msant?"
"Yes'm."
"Whst did you say to him?"
II said: Look here, you chump.
my mommer says II she gets her flip.
pers on to you once she'll yank you
into the middle Of next week; and she
don't you to be monkeyin' around this
alley or she'll make you sick in forty
seven places. Do you catch onp Git
That's what told him. Nothin' the
matter with that being plain enough,
is there?' and the poor mother burst
into tesrs.-Detr1 bit Free Press g.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
A Coup D'Etat.

Weary Walker-See here, Walter!
we're desperit an you gotter try .
new game. Go up to dat house an
ask dc lady for drink Of ice cold
water. an perhaps you'll get pie.
Walking Walter thorritied)-fes,
but wha- wha-whad II she offered me
de w-a-t-e-r?
Weary Walker-Why, den cut an
run, an we'll t'ink up new scheme.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

[By Colonel S. Herbert Lancey (editoriall
lnown as Sidney Herbert'g judge advooat
4 the department OF Florida.l
We are the ..vets" Of sixty-one,
Who drew the sword or bore the gun
As forth we marched at Duty's call-
The big and little, short and tall
One noble impulse led us forth
The grandest army of the earth
To save the Nation from the blows
That fell from our misguided foes
Who sought by war to rend in twain
A union none could join again.
Up mountain heights, DER valleys vida
Our valor oft was sorely tried:
Sometimes we wavcred and fell back,
Leaving dead comrades in our track
Yet never from the first to last,
However dark the shadow cast,
Did courage falter, hope depart,
Or vain regret invade the heart
On marches weary and footsore
Our burdens we with patience bore,
Nor fingered when the bugle call
"In line of battle" bade US fall.
One hope, one purpose, ever grand,
10 keep intact our Native Land.
Upheld US by its magic charm,
Made bold s the hear. t,a and as strong the arm
0ft shrouded in the darkest night
Yet He who rules on land and sea
Gave us the final victory.
Whose lives went out amidst the fray;
Sod bless their loved ones who remain,
And keep them safe from needless pain.
Be 1t our pleasure, Comrades true,
To succor all who wore the Blue.
When age and want and sickness como,
And find them without friends or homo,
That they may feel that not In vain
They passed thro' peril and thro' pain
Old comrades brave wherever met,
The bond of union ne'er forget:
Bound by ties unlike all others,
We stand to-day a band OF brothers:
So then, to all upon whose breasts
The badge we honor proudly rests,
Lot me this dnty clear present
And with the very best intent
Stand by the principles we love,
Born OF an impulse from above,
And in all places and all times,
In torrid or in arctic climes,
Proclaim the purpose-dear as lifo-
For self and children, home and wife,
To have while we're above the sod,
One Flag, one Country, and one Godi
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
Easy to Lick.

Easy to Lick.
First Boy-Yov JUS keep away from
me now, or you'll get hurt
Second Boy--You can't do it
First Boy-I can't, eh? l kin lick
you As easy as old-fashioned postage
stamp.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

II can't see why bread should re-
main at the same price when wheat
and hour have come down So" my
dear boy, the main things in bread
are water and air. Neither one is .
cent cheaper than it was at the Close
Of the war"
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
MIstnkeu Grabs.

Summer Child-Three crabs bit At
m toes when was in bathing this
morning.
Mother-They did?
Summer Child-Yes'm. Iguess they
thought was grabbing.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
A.. priues FORGET fuInsss.

Little Miss-I'm goin' to have .
birthday party next week.
Mr.. Eicefellow-The members Of
your family always celebrate their
birthdays. 1 believe.
Little Miss-Yes, all but sister.
She's got so careless. she's bsginn'n'
70 akip hers.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
Her Great Trouble.

what q love Of dog" exclaimed .
caller At Jefferson avenue mansion
rs Q bundle OF hair and ribbons trotted
into the room.
"Yes, but hos . dreadful care"
sighed the mistress Of the household,
ssdy.
"Whst do you mean2" asked the Wis
itor in surprise.
"Why, you know bought Bijou In
Paris last summer and he doesn't un-
derstand Q word Of English, 10 had .
French maid for him all winter, but
last June she insisted on marrying
some horrid creature, and now We
have French Canadian girl and she
worries me dreadfully."
"Does she abuse him?" asked the
visitor, indignantly.
"Oh, dear no, she's as kind ~ can
be, but these Canadians speak such
poor French-suppose she should ruin
Bijou's accent! II makes mo sick to
think Of 1t. t."-Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
HN -..
HWCESTOR.

HEN the bigotr.y
of the last James
compelled sub
jects to take up
arms against him
Sir John Coch-
rane was one OF
the most form
liable enemies to
I. l. @-o
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
A Little Too Much.

Two Detroit women met tho other
morning on the street and with com
mon impulse they began to talk about
hired help.
Have you got q girl yetP" ssked
one.
"No; have youP" followed the other.
"Pve had about u dozen in the last
month. and they are NO good. The
cap sheaf wAs laid on, though, yester-
dav."
How was thAt?" came the eagerly
curious interruption.
"Well, q very stylish girl of about
80 called at noon to see about place.
l liked her looks, though she was
dressed better than 1 was, but !
thought as she was so particular about
her clothes she'd be nice every other
way. OF course, she was naughty and
proud, but lots OF untidy oncs were
that way, SO / overlooked that, too,
and had practically engaged her.
when what do you think she wanted?"
"Six nights of and two afternoons
for matinees?" suggested the other.
mo, not that Would you believe
II? She wanted an extra room for her
maid to occupy. Now, what do you
think of that?' and the other one
dropped her power Of thinking. De
troit Free iress.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
A sunday school Gucss.

4 small boy from the slums a~-i
been brought into the mission school
and for q couple OF Sundays he had
been instructed in the rudiments- On
the third Sunday he brought with
him his brother William. To test his
memory the teacher began to 60 over
the previous lessons.
"Who made you?" she asked.
God" he replied promptly.
"And what else did God make?"
The youngster studied q moment
and looked around hopclessly. till he
noticed his brother; then his face
frightened.
"He made Bill, too, guess," lie an
swered, and william said: "You bst- p"
Exchange.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
StiIl Ever

Little Miss Mugg~-l's got bicycle,
and you hasn't.
Little Miss Freckles-Yes, and now
overybodv knows you wears darnsd
stoe''in's.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
Loan Harder.

They had sold all their papers and
were going home. One OF the boys
Jagged little, and, becoming weaker
and weaker, leaned upon the other for
support
'Brace up, pard, we'll be home
soon. Lean harder"
Tho way seemed long and the bur
den Of his ailing comrade WAS heavy,
but the little fellow WAS game and
kept on.
Cant see very well, Joe. Things
is gittin' dark an there's . buzzin' In
my ears"
And As they disappeared ip q low
doorway, Joe almost carrying his sick
friend, and still his voice run out
cheerily:
Home now, pard: lean harder
Detroit Free Press.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

.. Howling Coyote-Pale face heap
good runner. Howling Coyote catch
him, though. Sell him bottle Of In.
dian medicine heap cheap. Woughl
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
A Typical Armored BattIeship.

The British ship Infexible, the typi-
cal armored battleship. is 32o feet long
and 70 beam. The citadal is l5 feet
high. above and below the water,
its walls are ~ inches thick. "a of iron,
the rest teak; the two turrets are
feet high, with 2s feet internal diame-
ter, each holding two sOton guns
a charge Of 4so pounds of powder. II
carries 1000 tons Of coal, enough 70
make voyage Of $500 TO 5000 miles
ut speed of ten knots.
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08

tBy Colonel S. Herbert Lancey (editoria1ly
known as "Stdney Herbert'D judge advocate
Of the department OF Floridal
The Delta independent., 1893-11-08
Got 'Em Mixed.

A Asergeant was once drilling q squad
OF militiamen. One Of them, country
pumpkin, did not know his right hand
from his left. The sergeant proceeded
to teach him and, after holding them
out several times, he seemed 10 have
some idea of which was which.
Now" said his instructor, "hold
them in front Of you and twist them
around quickly one over the other.
Stop! Now which is the right and
left?"
After staring at them . moment, ho
said:
"I'm blowed II l know now; I've
gone and got IN mixed"
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1893-09-22

Will Hlo w dAI VI VIII hio w eIhS VI
veracity. his want of decency, and
his want of humanity.
I am accused of being a Jew. of
being a Republican, and of being
Poor.
/ am a Jew. | glory in belong
ing to that persuasion, which even
it's opponents, whether Christian,
or Mohamedan, allow to be of di-
vine origin-of that persuasion on
which christianity itself was origi-
nally founded, and must ultimately
rest-which has preserved its faith
secure and unde6led, for near three
thousand years, whose votaries
have never murdered each other in
religious wars, or cherishedthe the
illogical hatred SO general, SO unex-
tinguishable among those who re-
vile them. Apersuasion, whose pa
tient followers have endured for
ages the pious cruelties of Pagans,
and of Christians, and persevered
in the unoffending practice of their
rites and ceremonies, amidst power
ties and privations; amidst pains,
penalties, confscations, Danish
ments, tortures and deaths, beyond
the example of any other sect, which
the page Of history has hitherto re-
corded.
To be Of such a persuation, is to
me no disgrace; though | we'll un-
derstand the inhuman language of
biggotted contempt, in which your
reporter by attempting to make me
ridiculous, as a Jew, has made him
self detestable, whatever religious
persuasion may be dishonered by
his adherence.
But am a Jew. am so; and
SO were Abraham, and Isaac, and
Moses and the prophets, and SO too
were Christ and his apostles; and
feel no disgrace in ranking with
such society, however, it may be
subject to the Liberal buffoonery Of
such men as your correspondent.
| am Republican. Thank God
| have not been so needless and so
ignorant of what has passed, and
is now passing in the political
world. | have not been so proud
or SO prejudiced as to renounce the
cause for which | have fought, as
an American, throughout the whole
of the revolutionary war, in the mi
litia of Charleston, and in Polaf-
1ro.r,c lon.o.a f1,.rLE L. ol.a,ca4 ~