davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

BY q ubsantial majority the EeprD-
licans Of Providence elected Colonel
Frank +. Olney, mayor yesterday. The
victory is welcome one because It IN
sures for the municipality wise, con-
seryative and at the same time progress
sive administration. II is no injustice
to the present incumbent TO say that
he has not displayed those qualities that
are necessary TO the satisfactory and
successful discharge Of the duties of the
Office OF chief executive and that the
people will gladly welcome the change
which yesterdays election makes
certain.
The vote was an unusually large one.
Indeed, taking the unfavorable weather
conditions prevailing during the earlier
part of the day, into consideration it was
really surprising. A year ago, when a
national contest was being wagcd, the
total number of ballots cast fcr may +
was 1882. while yesterdays aggregate
is 17,S43, an increase of 10l1.
This increase is significant because it
shows that the people were thoroughly
aroused and further because it proves
what has been maintained from the
opening of the canvass that on full
or an approximately full vote the city of
Providence Is Republican. Col. otney's
total vote was 9002, gain over that
given Mr.. Watson year ago of 1927.
On the other hand Mr.. McGuinness
fell behind. Mr.. Potter, in 1892 was
given a total of S551, while yesterday
the Democratic candidate received but
1888, falling off of 213. 1t will be seen
that the gain made by Colonel Olney
nearly equals the total increase in the
vote over last year with the addition of
the number which Mr.. McGuinness fell
behind.
Mr.. Granger was reelected citytreas-
urer by a fiattering majority. He was
not supported on party lines but by
citizens generally who knowing him TO
be an efficient and upright public servans
did not believe it advisable to make
a change. Mr.. Gardner. the Republican
candidate for harbor master, has sub
stantial plurality, while Mr.. Cummings,
the present overseer Of the poor, was
reelected.
In both branches Of the city council
the Republicans have majority. With
Republican mayor and Republican
city council there need be no fear that
the interests of Providence and her citi-
zens will not be scrupulously guarded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
SHOULD BE PREVENTED.

A very interesting state of affairs ex-
lists in indianapolis just now. The Roby
Athletic club desires to file articles OF
association under which it hopes to be
able to have boxing bouts, but in reality
brutal prize fights, in its big amphithe-
alter. The secretary of state refused to
permit the club to file its articles and it
has appealed to the attorney general
WHO, curiously enough, decides agains.
the secretary and in favor of the club
In his opinion the attorney general
says contests of science and skill are not
unlawful and adds that the secretary of
state has no right to prevent the club
from obtaining the charter. s.Science
and skill" as applied to prize fighting in
these days generally means q brutal
pummelling of one pugilist by ano cher,
and, no doubt, recognizing the real pur-
pose Of the Roby club and not deceived
by this innocuous phrase the secretary
of state has declined to permit them to
organize under the laws of the state.
Governor Mathews seems to be IF The
same way of thinking. He boldly de.
clarcs that Notwithstanding the ruling
of the law officer of the commonwealth
no charter will be granted. Moreover,
he asserts that If an attempt is made to
have a prize fight he will have six
hundred men on hand to arrest the
participants and the spectators.
Governor Mathews will without doubs.
be as good as his word. He has already
proven that he cannot he intimidated or
brow-beaien by set of brutal bullies.
Such exhibitions as the Roby club pro.
poses TO hold are domoralizing and dis
graceful and should be prevented at all
hazards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
THE PLURALITY AMENDMENT.

Rhode Island yesterday redeemed It
self from the thrald5m Of the old ma
jority system at elections by adoptinr
the constitutional anendm mt in favor
OF plurality elections by an overwhcln.
ing majority. 1t is step forward in
the march OF progress that will never b.
regretted. II is a measure tina. the Re-.
publicans introduced into the legisln.
ture Of iS9Sand for which the entire party
has worked with unhagging zeal. but il
is only justice TO state that the efforts Of
the REPUBLICANS have been warmly
seconded by tho Democratic party. both
sides having realized the Necessity Of
relegating the old system 10 tho oh.
scurity 81 which Il belongs.
Nearly 5000 majority for the amend
meat SLOWS the intense desire Of tie
people of ihe state to escape from The
bondage Of the old aad obsolete system
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
REPUDIATE M'GUY.

The strikers at Olneyville are to be
given chance to return to work next
Monday morning and unless we are
greatly deceived in regard to their tenn
per they will return to work at that
time and once more place themselves in
position to earn their own living.
Much as we deplore the necessity that
exists for the present cut down we do
believe that it is an actual and not an
imaginary necessity and due wholly to
to the foolish policy of the Democracy.
Chairman McGuy still vocifierates
his senseless clatter about holding out
all winter and forcing the manufac-
tuers to come to his terms, but we do not
believe that his leadership will be
longer followed. He has done nothing
but aggravate the bad feeling and by
his unwise and selfish advice has kept
the men from coming to an agreement
with their employers.
He is selfshly endeavoring to prolong
the struggle, thus forcing the direst
poverty on those who are 50 foolish as
to continue under his leadership. He
does not deal fairly by those who have
placed confidence in him. His attitude
throughout the whole OF the trouble has
been that of meddlesome demagogue
and not that Of man who was trying
honestly to bring about an agreement
for the benefit of those whose leader he
has in some way become. :.
He alludes to Woonsocket as the poor
house of America, but he must be even
more ignorant than we ever supposed to
make any such statement. No city in
the United States is more prosperous
than the city of Woonsocket. There is
less poverty and fewer cases Of distress
from lack of financial means than in any
city in New England. The savings
banks there have millions of dollars in
their vaults, largely placed there by the
wage-earners of the city, and
this year, for the first time in
years, the employees in the various
mills have been compelled to loaf.
Labor troubles in the textile manufac-
tories are comparatively unknown and
this condition, by the way,is largely due
to the entire absence of such fellows as
this man McGuy.
He shonld be repudiated and cast out
by the strikers Of Olneyville whose in
terests he has so often BETRAYED during
the past two months. Further continu-
ancc under his leadership is the suprem-
est folly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

It is q legend in the telegraph Office that
the sender takes pile of messages, and
sorting out those marked rush." puts
them at. the bottom of the pile There is
also a class of communieants that every
newspaper Office knows which marks its
letters rush"
1t will never be known just what these
writers expect. Possibly 1t is that when
the letter is received by the postoffice au-
thorities the wheels of Uncle Sans mighty
engine for the distribution of mail will
stop while the postmaster seiEes his hat
and rushes out to deliver the letter per
sonally.
IL anybody sees the postmaster tearing
across town at breakneck speed he may
know that the postmaster is delivering a
crush" letter.
Sometimes a man will send a letter
marked rush" containing check or q
postal order. Then it goes to the business
Office and is not opened, but sent to the
news editor on the suppositiou that 1t con-
tains news. The news editor growls at She
chump that sent it and sends it back to the
business office. And so a letter marked
''rush" is usually delayed.-Minneapoli
Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

There is mistaken impression in regard
TO the nature of the bloodhound. Most peo-
pie imagine this species Of canine to be very
ferocious, when, on the contrary. the dogs
are as docile as most any other breed known.
i have raised a great many Of the finest
strains of bloodhounds and have found
them rs domestic and gentle as dog should
be. While they arc very keen of scent, no
where In thoir history have they made a
record for fcrocity. The pointer inherits
his nose from the bloodhound and his other
qualities from the bulldog. lido not believe
that vicious dog should be allowed TO live
an hour. can sec no use for him. A good,
sensible dog viii never bite or attack hu-
man being unless there is reason for him to
do so. A dog that cannot discriminate be-
tween child and burglar has no excuse
for existing. --Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
New York 20 London by Rail-.

A tourist might travel by rail from New
York to London IL certain stretches in th.
following imaginary route were covered by
railroads, such stretches amounting 70 9
total of some thousands Of miles: New
York TO San francisco, by any one of the
Pacific" routes; to Seattle, Wash, and
beyond, by railroads in operation; TO Sitka
by contemplated lines; TO Cape Prince oi
Wales, by roads remaining TO be even con
templated in this century; across Dehrins
strait, by railway transportation; to 1r
koutsk, Siberia. partly by rcads that mus
wait some decades for building. and partl)
by eastern projections from Irkoutsk. nj
ready built; by the Siberian system &c
Nizhnee Novgorod; to Moscow, Warsaw ane
Berlin; 90 Strasburg. Paris and Calais
across the strait OF Dover 90 Dover; 20 Ion
don. This route IL variously estimated at
oom 1880 miles 70 Sl.0oo-sks8 YsSb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
A POLISHED DETECTIVE.


In Trapping Tocues.
A rirrcr played an important part In d 3
tcctings Partisan rogue. The thieves oi
th. French metropolis arc the elsvcrsxl
rAscsls IN the werlA, and positively elevate
their villain. TO q science. In no otter
European capital Is enc-hAlf the ingerr.t !
exoib.ted by this clays. The famous Duvol
eating houses or restaurants are located IL
al. pcrs Of the Frcnca capital, though they
arc all run by TITO same company. The
profsssod object of this company is to serve
excellent food IN good style and for very
moderate charge.
1t has been lately discovered that a sys-
tenn of thievlng was being practiced upon
these embellishments whereby they lost a
considerable amount of small silver articles,
such as forks, spoons and similar tableware,
but by whom taken il was difficult TO find
out. However, careful watch wcs set,
and with the following result:
II was found that a respectable looking
person would enter the dining saloon and
give his order for dinner. of which lie par
took. During his meal he conveyed one or
more articles TO the under side OF the table,
fixing them there by means of wax, with
which he was provided for the purpose.
Should the servant who waits upon him
miss any of his spoons or other articles, the
rogue isstill in no danger, and offers him
self TO be searched with perfect impunity
and an air Of injured innocence.
OF course he is allowed To depart, but i'm
mediately after an accomplice enters, orders
his dish, whatever it may be, seating him
self at the came table, whence he removes
the secreted articles TO his own pocket, OF
course taking care that the waiter shall
not miss any articles from the table as set
before him. There is no reason for suspect
ing this individual, who quietly pays his
bills and departs to share the booty with
his waiting confederate.
A case of this kind occurred few weeks
since In the place de la Madeleine, where
the superintendent suspected the trick, al
lowing the first party to retire after apollo
gizing for searching him. He, however,
sent for detective i'm plain clothes and
bade him watch that particular table.
Presently, after the departure Of the first
rogue. his confederate entered, seated him
self at the table in question, and while
taking his soup began his work, little
dreaming that the peaceable looking citi-
zen opposite, with his back toward him, was
watching every movement in the looking
glass through a hole In the newspaper
which he held before his face and was pre-
tending to read. IL was almost as good as
a play, and the detective was obliged TO
restrain himself or he would have burnt
into fit of laughter.
No sooner had the rogue succeeded In
transferring the last of the forks and spoons
to his pocket than he rose very leisurely,
walked to the cashiers desk and took out
his money to pay for the meal. But at the
same momens there was hand laid heavi-
lyupon his shoulder, and the detective very
bluntly slipped pair of handouts upon
his wrists. The missing articles were found
in his pocket, and he was marched into
prison.-London Million.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
THE INDIAN DATURA SEED.
A Poison That Is Often Used by Robbers
to Overcome Their Victims.

10 overcome The1r Victims.
1t has been remarked that one of the
greatest objections to the suppression of
hemp cultivation for smoking purposes
in India Is that it would drive the natives
to the use OF moro dangerous sedatives.
One Of the drugs which the coolie is the
most prone TO substitute for his beloved
hemp, when the latter is not available, is
the datura seed. For many years it has
been known to the police uad those en-
gagged in medico-legal examinations that
one of the favorite methods adopted by
Indian thieves to rob their victims has
been the administering of datura. The
stupefying effects Of this drug enable
them to carry on their depredations, and
at the same time avoid, in most cases, the
fatal results which attend the use of other
poisons.
The symptoms present I'm the individuals
affected were loss of consciousness, dila-
ton of the pupils, picking at the bed
clothes, attempts to grasp imaginary OBJ
jects, and from the movements of their
hands they all appear to be drawing out
threads from the tips Of their fingers.
When taken upon an empty stomach, the
effects of the poison are usually discerni-
BILE within 10 minutes, but in the case of
q well Dourisbed person half IN hour or
more elapses before its effects are percep-
tible. The rareness of fatal cases in con-
neotion with the use of tho poison is one
of the chief factors in its selection by tho
native criminal.
The datura seeds may be gathered el-
most anywhere In India, and also easily
purchased in the bazaars; SO it is hardly
10 be wondered mt that such "a convenient
instrument for the furtherlng of nefarious
designs should be so popular among the
Indian criminal classes. IL il Is desirable
90 render any particular person helpless
for given tiroe, the administration of the
datura is the main difficulty, and this,
unless servants are absolutely trustworthy,
Is not insuperable. The period before con-
sciousness A. restored after taking dose
of tho poison varies in different individ-
uGls and is dependent very much on the
state of the health OF tho victim at the
time it Is administered. Thus in some
cases complete recovery took place in
two or three days or less, while in Others
unconsciousness has been known TO last
as long as week.
The symptoms exhibited In many cases
resemble those of alcoholic poisoning or
trcmens. In some Instances The
poisoned persons act under tho belief that
they arc following their ordinary occupa-
tions. For example, in one case, a stone
mason's laboror was under the impression
that IL was his duty to haul up every
thing in HE vicinity. not excepting his
master; IN another case groom was seized
with desire 20 perform grooming opera
tions upon those with whom he camc in
contact, and n third, n goldsmith, seated
himself upon the floor. intent on following
his usual vocation. plttsburg Dispatch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

The method OF vaccinating from ;he calf
Offers difficulties in some pats of India
owing to the sael I'd chnract CT Of the COW,
but by utilizing bu1elo calves, as has been
done In the Puniab, IL 10 hoped that ne oh
lection will be flually overcome. Buffalo
calves seem 10 do very well for the .urpose
aud as they are available almost every
where, end there IA no religious scrupl,
about employing them. 1, has been decided
TO Introduce The method generally through
out tic central provinces london Daily
Ncwg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

speaking Of twins" said CLimpkin..
there weietwo boysr.ised 10 our rci shbor-
hood that looked just alike ;ill thcir dvin
days Ben didn't have amy teeth. and his
brother Dave dii, but they looked precisely
alike all the sane Tho only way you
could tell EN- apart wes 90 put your iingti
iu Bcn's mouth. and II he biz yer twas
Dave."-LoDdon Tit-Bita
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THE herculean attempts of the Demo
Gratis to pat Tariff Smasher Wilson on
the back are truly pathetic. 1t is worse
than the traditional infantile feat of
swallowing castor oil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

TOMORROW is Thanksgiving day and
the people of Providence have much for
which to be thankful. Let the day be
as enjoyable as it can be especially for
the children, who cannot have too many
pleasant memories of happy childhood's
days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
earlier than they were ob:ainable else.
where.

BRISTOL again announces its stalwart
Republicanism by electing Chandler S.
Coggeshall to the state senate in place
OF Joshua Wilbour, resigned. Bristol is
worthy of the able men who represent
il so faithfully aud well in the councils
of the state
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

Twenty thousand people starving in
the Lake Superior mining regions.
Twenty thousand psople freezing to
death! There was never better chance
for private and public Philanthropy than
today. Let eyerbody generously re-
eDond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

GROVER CLEVELAND still continues to
affix clothes pins to the tongues Of Demo-
cratic editors as serenely as if the coun-
try didn't know why he is doing it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THERE will be a good many tfamps
next spring who We're never tramps
before and who wouldn't have been
We're it not for the episode of Nov. s,
1892 t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

The support Of The Telegram was an
effective blight upon the Democratic
candidates. The Democracy in this
city deserves more reputable organ
and one whose words would carry more
weight with men OF intelligence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THE mule that erstwhile trod the
sinuous towpath as advance agent of
the canal boat is now hunting for a
job. The only occupation left the mule
is to pose as the idol Of the Georgia
planter and draw good salary OF hay
and oats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THERE is hardly enough left of the old
Popuhst party to pay interment ex-
penses. But, as its carcase looks ugly
lying around loose, it might be well to
bury it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THE president appears to be opposed
to an income tax and the fact occasions
no great surprise. At last accounts
Grover was drawing very comfortable
salary that was susceptible OF taxation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

MAYNARD is liable to figure in court.
not as judge, but as party to suit.
The ex-dispenser Of alleged justice
thinks that he has been DETAINED.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

GRAND MASTER WORKMAN POWDER
LY has performed another kaleidoscope
feat by resigning his newly elected
Office. 1t is well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

LA GRIPPE is doing thriving bust
ness among the lower Partisan element
and is expecting, before long, to be re-
ceiyed in the first houses of the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29
D.ys 81 chtvsir, Goae

WIFE (d-eartly)-Ah, mel The days ef
chivsliy ore past.
Husband-.What's the matter uow'
"Slr Walter i;aieseh lail hts cloak on the
ground for Queen Elisabeth To walk over.
bnt You set mad amply because Soor, dear
mother sat Down on your bat. New York
Weekly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

CITH ADyLRTISEMENTx
>-->~---->----
THE CITY OF I.RovIDEscL.
IMPROVED SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
DEpAnrxyAr or frEIIc worv.
toMtiysioStst oyziss clItd dAil.
DEpA nrNvNr or frELIc WOhSs
IoMkIysIoNast oYalss. clrf-aAli

,oMt iysioSss's Oy1isr, cJTfdAis. :
SEALED PsOPUSAi.S VIII lie r.o<fseI y. MS
cfiice rn.il III c'uiock a. N. SATURDAY pessn.-
Der :, irSt. tr corstfnt.a> sewers .cr tie sr.
y-ovct rs.seraes sys.eil ~ teliews.
IN skt'.toS 10, ALLi.s,5 ANENSC nIvlFiON
. bout aiS7 fest ics-lneh csrccir bricS r.wsr.
~ sElfloN H.. ALIENS AvENCz DIVISION.
Anen. ssss , fest ly-inch crcriss Dr'ek s1"s-.
IL fErTioS II. ALIENS AyENUE DIVISION
About rss2 feet lo%iach c.roolsr brick sswsr,
ISsEcTioN III wooSAscU ATucKET pivyR
DIVlSIOM About lirS feet 75-.aca circular
brick fowcr, average cui g fse..
In kE.TION ~ WDONAsQUATCCEET RIVER
DIVISION: AboI. 1905 feet 7inch c.rcuial
Liick sssvor, average cut % feet.
AL ornpossis mugt oe nGie ppon tho bisi forrs.s
which Will b. furnished ior taai purpose. and caou
sewer mast be bid f5r no iara.ely,
Pans may be seen and ErecifcS; io,s nj forris
o. contract caI bn ob.ainei ~ tie once the City
Engncer lu Providence. Il l.
his businers standing. and to STATE csnsIai.; VIII
.xpe.ience he has had In such worx as hero rro-
No bid win be considered upiess accompanied by
acertihsd chock for the scni of oae thousand dol
lars.
A satisfactory hond for . sum el al 20 abou. ore
nth OF the estimated amonrt OF tee contract Goa
a. toned upon the faithful pet formance OF tge
contract Wall be required OF the successful ilfer
The right 10 reject any Ali propc sails iJ r o.
served. ROBERT Y. SMITH,
Commissioner OF Public Works.
nov7-doci-2lt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THOUSANDS Of citizens availed them
selves Of the election bulletins furnished
By The News by stercopiicon at Turks
Had. They TIM obtained the news
from 6ft<on minute to half an hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

In Indie the experiment has been tried Of
selling qu!nine IN cheap, small packets at
outlying postofliccs. where dspcnsaries are
not available. some 4s5 pounds OF quinine
have been sold to the public In this way
during the pass year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

Gus SPRECKLEs is suing Father
Claus to prevent being wiped out of the
Hawaiian sugar company. The public
does not care which wins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THE News extends its heartiest con
gratulations to the people of Providence
and to Mayor-elect Olney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

Boss MoKANE wants damages from
the New York World. This is really
exquisitely humorous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THAT was bouncing Thanksgiving
turkey that the people of Providence
gave to Col. Frank F. Olney yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

Tomorrow, Thanksgiving day, the re-
guIar editions of The NEWS will be
omitted. Fridays NEWS will contain
full account OF the observances Of the
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

A REPUBLICAN mayor for Republi
can city is in accordance with the
eternal fitness of things.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

THE Democrats, having nothing else
to find fault with, are growing about
the Columbian stamps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-29

TOMORROW is Thanksgiving. Let us
be thankful that the Democrats are not
always in power.