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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
THE BANKRUrTCY BILL DEAD.

The action of the house yesterday in
striking ont the enacting clause of the
Torrey bankruptcy bill is disappoint-
ment to the business community for it
kills the bill while yet IN its early stages
and shuts out the hope of the passage Of
any biIl granting the relief SO long asked
for by business men. In these days
when trade between the states has as
sumed such enormous proportions, it
certainly is only just aud right that n
uniform law governing bankruptcy pro-
ceedings should be enacted by congress.
thus affording the creditor in
one state the same rights
granted to the creditor i'm another
state, so that all would stand on an
equal footing. 1t is also only simple
justice to the man who has been un-
fortunate in business honorably con-
Quoted that when financially forced
into insolvency he can not settle with
all his creditors upon the same terms,
no matter where they may be located in
the union. A man may obtain his dis
charge from the insolvency court in
Rhode Island aud be arrested for debt
the moment he crosses the Massachusetts
line. Like The laws go verning mar
riage and divorce, the bankruptcy laws
should be regulated by congress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
PRENDERGASTs SANITY.

1t Is expected that the jurors in the
trial of Prendergast, Carter Harrison's
murderer, VIII be secured today and the
trial will begin on Monday next. Tie
murderer has, in spite of the objections
OF his counsel, persisted in his examina-
tion OF the talesmen and has evidenced
by his .shrewd questions that he is not
insane. He is quick to see any point
raised and to reason out its connection
and bearing on his case. The defence
will bring forward in extenuntion Of the
crime claim of his mental irresponsi-
bility, but a man who can conduct him
self as the murderer has, during these
days preliminary TO his trial, and who
can reason rs logically and cogently on
matters pertaining to his defence as he
can, is and was sane enough to know
what he was doing at the time of the
murder, and it would be an outrage TO
allow him to escape the consequences of
his foul crime on a technicality. The
life of no prominent man would be secure
against the bullet or knife of the crank
with an imaginary grievance, and public
safely demands the conviction and sem
tence OF this cold .bloo1ed murderer. A
lesson must be taught to those who, like
Prendergast, are only awaiting favor.
able opportunity to commit murder. He
was sane enough to know what he was
about and he is sane enough to pay the
penalty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
Nostminsfrr 1henfer

The May Russell company with Pauline
Batcheller as the principal attraction will
begin weeks engagement in the West
Minister theatre Monday afternoon. This
urganizHtiur-of-t t,a-i-squers r. considered
one OF the strongest before the public. It
has been seen number OF times in this
theater and It's exhibition has rarely been
disappointing. The bin 20 be offered i'm
cludcs a musical travesty arranged by
Miss Batchcllcr entitled, "The Boys i'm
Red" introducing spcclalties by Louise
Carver, orinoiinc dance by Betina Leslie,
the cadet specially entitled johnnie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
nnnblc Hnllod Shins.

Tho proposed construction Of double
hullcd ships has been still further elabo-
rated 10y n Massachusetts designer, the
compartments according 20 this plan be-
ing so arranged as 10 insure, 10 is claimed,
mathematical certainty against sinking.
Between the outer and inner shells of the
vessel is series Of longitudinal compsrt-
ments 60 be filed with water and emptied
10y the vessels pumps for ballast. and above
this section, on either side. aud rising 20
the full height Of the vessels sides. il
series of chambers filled with small air.
tight tanks, their capacity being figured
In excess of the known displacement OF
the ship and cargo. thus. A cubic foot Of
mir has perfect supporting capacity for
known weight. The calculation il that
with "a supply % mir in these tanks Of some
25 per cent above that required by the for
mula nothing short of fragmCntary de-
struction could sink vcssel--any probS-
bio collision, the penetration OF shot or
the explosion of torpedo would iniure
only small proportion IT the tanks. the
rest performing their work easily and safe
~, thus rendering the vessel nonsinkable.
the oniy drawback IN the arrangement bc-
ing t'fe decreased carrying capacity.
for, sun -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
THEY DENY THE RUMOR.

TO THE rDfroe -Rfswsr-
SIR: We wish to inform those interested
that the Rhode Island State Wiremen's
association did not organize for the pur-
pose of obtaining new time and pay
schedule with eight hours a day and SO
per day, also that we did not agitate a
strike among our fellow worlxmen as was
rumored about the different electrical
shops by certain electrical workers who
attended our meeting, which was open to
the public. The rumor has caused much
dissatisfaction between the employees and
employers, and the members of the new
society would like TO have the statemet
corrected.
Per order of committee,
w. j. SMITH,
Secretary.
n. l.. Deccmhpr q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
Secretary

Don't think me merccnary, pray,
Because fain would sell this rhyme,
Or any rhyme, but every day
When | sit down 20 write, each time,
I've this assurance, all the while,
Twill make at least one woman smile.
Zen though II may be hard 10 guess,
Unless 20 daily with the muse,
just why we write; some will excuse
And some will call it meaningless;
But oh. IL means so much 10 her.
My golden haired stcnographer.
-Cy Warman in New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
nIhe nieSsiaii."

Musical Providence will turn out in
force Monday evening, Dec. is, when the
first singing of Hsndel's great oratorio,
"The Messiah" takes place. The Arion
club will demonstrate its capacity on that
evening, and an especially delightful con-
cert may be anticipated. The soloists
will be Mrs. Henrietta hascall, Miss Emily
winant, Mr.. William ii. Rieger and Herr
Emil Fischer. Mr.. Jules Jordan is the di-
rector and Mr.. N. B. Sprague organist.
The plat will be open for the general sale
OF seats Monday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
CE NJ e Mt

needed by the city for the sewer, water hghws
and bridge department during the season OF is9
estimated at 5000 barrels natural and l3 900 barre
Portland cement, In accordance with following sp,
cihcations, viz:
The cement is 10 be Of the best uality, fresl
fine, tested in sieve OF 2600 meshes per squal
not have been exposed TO dampness. The oonten
OF each cask OF natural cement shall be OF the fu
net weight OF threehundred pounds and Of each cas-
OF Portland cement of the full M
weight OF three hundred and seventy fine pound
Before the cement Is received II shall be subjects
to inspection and vigorous tests, the character
which shall be determined by, and the result
which shall be satisfactory TO, the undersigneds
A satisfactory bond in the sum OF one thousar
dollars, liquidated damages for failure to ex,
cute the contract within ten days, II awarded, wi
be required OF each bidder and a satisfactory Dor
in the sum OF ten thousand dollars conditions
upon the faithful fulhllment OF the contract will
required of the successful bidder.
The right to reject any or all propals Is reserve
ROBERT E. SMITH,
decs-7td Commissioner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
The Poultry aud dog show.

An annual exhibition OF more than
usual interest will be given in Music hall
from Tuesday to Friday OF next week.
The poultry and dog show this year will
surpass previous exhibitions OF this
character TO an appreciable extent and
lovers OF poultry and dogs and other
things in keeping with show of this
kind will sec much to hold their attention
aggreeably.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
an inrcnIon. Dccnrafinn.

One Of the most ingenious and orna-
mental schemes Of ballroom decoration
that has appeared is the idea Of London
tccman of freezing incandesccnt lamps into.
large and prettily nodded pieces OF ice.
Such dec' -atiGns serve the double pur
pose of giving forth both coolness aud
light. -Exchange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
ProvIdencs Com edians.

Attention is called to the special
attration of the May Russell
Burlesque company at the Westminster
Theater, next week. Carr and Tourjee
the comedians, natives of this city, are
the most accomplished performers in their
way in the country and the will welcome
their legion of admirers at the Westmin-
ster every afternoon and evening, next
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

"DEAR LILY find that / over esti-
mated the depth Of my affection for
you. can only be brother. Sorrow
fully, G.. c."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

The inhabitants of the islands of
Hawaii are peremptorily demanding the
Immediate and unconditional surrender
Of Liliuokalani's new Inauguration
dress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

THE Lakeside Magazine Of Chicago
Is the latest venture in the field Of
literary journalism. Its proprietors
claim that it will rival such magazines
as Harper's and The Century.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
REGISTRY VOTERS
CITY CLERKS OFFICE.

For the accommo odation Of said voters, the Cit
Clerk will be at the following places, for the pu
pose OF Registration, between the hours Of 1880
$3.50 o'clock, each evening" as follows, viz.
FIRST WARD, at the ward room on Wickends
street, December 3, 1893.
SECOND WARD, at the ward room ON Mort
Main street, December o, 1888.
THIRD WARD, at the ward room smii
street, December IL, 1898.
FOURTH WARD, ut the city clerks Office, Cii
hall, December ~, 1893.
FIFTH WARD, at the ward room on Beacon ave
nue. December 1S 1898.
SIXTH WARD, at the ward room Publ
street. December IA 1898.
SEVENTH WARD at the ward room on 0aklar
street. December IS, 1888
EIGHTH WARD, at the ward room on Harrlso
street. December Is, 1898.
NINTH WARD, at the ward room on Pals
street December 49, 1898.
TENTH WARD. at the ward room on Atwell
avenue. December 49, 1898.
WILLIAM L. CLARKE,
City clerl
Providence, II. J., December !, 1898. deci-i6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

Mr.. CLEVELAND has never written
letter that failed to get him into
trouble. AS successful correspondent
Mr.. Cleveland is decided failure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

Mr.. REAM with his magnificent fac
nlty for conjuring up mythical schemes
would make valuable accession to the
ranks Of the Populist party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

Mr.. BLoUNT ought to feel very much
discouraged over the fact that Mr..
Cleveland didn't once refer to him as
s'my commissioner" in his annual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

THE tenderheartedness than induces
man to try to thaw out frozen dynamite
is misplaced. Such person should re-
member the fable of the peasant and the
frozen asp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

Dugan," medIy OF popular airs by the
entire company; Fish and Richmond,
comedians, grand march, Irish comedy by
John T. Tiernery and a military skit by
the local favorites, Carr and Tourjee.
Performances will be given every after
noon and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

The tendency of each Democrat TO
assume hostility to the attitude of every
other Democrat is a striking exemplfi-
cation of the inability of the party to
legislate for the welfare of anybody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

HogE SMITHS progress toward the
presidential nomination is very much
akin to that of horse in the act of
climbing a treadmill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
THE CRY OF PROvIDENCE.
Dexter Donation Town Meeting

Pursuant to the ordinances OF the City OF provi
dence the Freemen of said city are hereby notife
and warned to meet in town meeting in the Commo
Council chamber, City hall, on the third Saturda
of December, 1888 being the 18th day OF December
at o'clock p. m for the transaction of business
lating 10 the property and estate devised TO the tow
OF Providence by the last will and testament
Ebenezer knighx Dexter. denominated the Dexte
Donation. and the Asylum and other city propert
connected Herewith.
Give/ under my hand in said City OF Providenc
this sth day of December, A. ID, 1898
WILLIAM 4. CLARKE,
dec6-7t City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

The American who wished to fight
the kaiser shows striking points of SINH
larity TO Prince Bismarck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

picturesque naval drama entitled, "Tle
White Squadron" will be presented st
Keith's Opera honse. The author, j. w.
Harkins, causes the American navy to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

THE worst feature of strike is the
fact that suffering and sorrow doesn't
cease when the strike ceases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

SENATOR HILLS latest utterances are
convincing proof that the Tammany ma
chine can depend upon him in pinch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

SENATOR HILLS imputation that the
anti-snappers wear dress suits is both
nnkind and unfashionable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

IF the Wilson bill is to become law it
should be provided with red lanterns
both front and rear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

GOLD has been discovered in Massa-
chusetts. 1t is not in the factories.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

GROWERS next literary effort in behalf
of Queen Lily will probably be in the
line of blankety-blank verse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

ITALY still seems to be one cabinet
short.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND sill has the un-
qualified support If the English press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
enforcement of the
Teeth.

SO fety require. of its mcnbers that tney shall bs
gent cmen and ladies In all things and the teth.
not iess than The ursss. lhuguace nnd de ortmcnt,
must 49, beyond criticism. Dfl TlIsLfNGHAS L.
NJ hls Iaripfs No 20 Westminster street, makes "a
Specially improving the appearance 4 ind re-
not ing dis lorations from sUun teeth. well ns
the Tariou nee hanicnt operations required IN re-.
moving and ferlsc rg deCaycd teeth. The Doctor
Will b. picasrl 10 aoyise you. without Cuargc. on
The treatment and care OF the eeth. at ans tins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
CIT1 ADYERTYsEMENTs
rHx CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Proposals for Cement

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC woRKs, }
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE City HALL
Providence, II. l., Dec. 8, 1893
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at tn
Office until II o'clock a. M, SATURDAY, Decemb
10, 1898, for furnishing, delivered required upe
the work, the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09

To THOSE bereaved 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, 1893-12-09
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
LAMP DEPAR TMENT

OFFICE OF THE supERNrEND >yT OF LIGHTS
Providence, Dee, 2, 1893 (
Sealed proposals will be received at this ofio
until December IL, at IL o'clock m, for furnishn
supply OF deodorized naptha OF a gravity 200, 10
one year from January ], 1894. Say twelve barrel
per week, more or less, TO be delivered at lamp de
contractor free OF charge.
The committee reserve the right to reject any o
all bids.
A satisfactory bond win be required for the per
formance of the contract
For the committee
HORACE X. BLANCHARD,
dccf-6t Chairman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
Mrs. Dr.. Simmons,
SPECIALIST.

Treats ALL DISEASES OF WOMEN AND chill
DREN. Once hours from 10 n IN. 10 d. m. on
sultatlon free ana conidentia. MRS DIR. SIM
MONS. new No. Ia Math .wson street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-09
1T MEANS SO MUCH.

Providence, r.. l., December 8, 1893.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10
PENSION REFORM.
Vow York World.

New York World.
Payments have been suspended
on over $500 of alleged total dis
ability in regard to which there is
evidence that legal disability does
not exist. Commissioner I.ochren
has issued an order calling for the
complete record of every applicant
for pension under the demoraliz.
ing md exFrayagaut Dependent
Pension act.
with the country scraped by the
pension agents drag net, and GER
tificates issued by the corrupt Raum
1t the rate of 900 day, thou
sands of claims have been not only
aniustly but unlawfully allowed.
An annual expenditure Of $780,
900. 900 and pension list swollen
to million names emphasized the
need of reform. No PARROT and no
deserving veteran need fear n dis.
terminating injustice under the
present administration. There h n
never been at the head of the Pen.
sion Bureau so good LAWYER ms
Judge liochren, or n better soldier.
Any reform that he executes will be
just and lawful. But tine list will
be prnned and purgcd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10


The Board OF Regents OF on,
State Normal Schools was in session
at Parkersburg last week, presided
over by State Supt. OF Schools, Vir,
gil A. Lewis. The following corps
of teachers was elected for the six
Normals OF the State
Fairmont--Principal, j. Walter
Barnes first assistant, Miss Irene
Myers second assistant, q. w.
Evans assistants, Miss Ella ID.
Miller and Miss Sue Sheets. The
last two arc new appointments to
fill vacancies.
Shepherd College at Shepherds
town--Principal, A. G. Kimler
lirst assistant, @. j. Miles; second
assistant, Miss Pearl Hosie. No
changes.
Marshall College at Huntington
Principal. Thomas f. Hodges
assistants, Miss yenie Lee, Miss
Jessie Holderby and John N.
Simpson. Mr.. Simpson takes the
place of MISS McChesrey.
Concord--Principal, John d..
Sweeney first assistant, }. +. Hol-
royd second assistant, 9. A. Full
wider third assistant, Miss Salome
johnson fourth assistant, MISS
Mamie McCreary. No changes.
West Liberty Principal, j. n.
Deahl; first assistant, Mrs. A. d.
Wendi I; second assistant, Miss Cal :
lie w. Curtis. MIR. Deahl, who is
native of West Virginia, and who
has inst graduated from Harvard
University, takes the place Of
RoLert A. Armstrong, who goes to
the State University.
Glenyillc-Principal, VI. ID. Hell
mick first assistant, Miss Verona
Maple ; second assistant, Miss Liz
zle Arbrckle third assistant, r..
J. Hardman. Miss Arbuckle takes
the place of Mrs. Bennett, tenn
porary appointment.
The contract for the new school
buildings to be erected at Chenille
and West Liberty were awarded.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10

The Romance which Followed the
Tragic Death OF oscar Dick.

ifaStc bfhth OF UScar Dick.
Several months ago q desperate
attempt to rob g. & o. train in
this city ended in the death OF
brave Oscar Dick, who seized an
armed robber aud was shot by the
desperado's partner. Dick was a
brewer and his homo was in Cor
many. When he was shot boau
tiful girl threw herself across his
fallen body, heart broken. She
was Anna Eichler, an orphan, who
was accompanying him to Germany
as his afIianced wife. Miss Eichler
returned to Cincinnati. where she
had been living with her nncle.
investigations following the tragedy
revealed the fact that Dick had a
wife In Germany. This revelation
was more than the girls mind could
be.r, and she made an attempt
upon her own life. She was not
successful, but the matter was
noised about aud reached the news
papers.
On the editorial staff of the Gin
cinnati VolksdiaV is n ruddy faced
young giant named Walter Die
recke. When the news of Miss
Eichler's unfortunate dementia be-
came known Dierecke was sent by
he city editor to find out some
thing Of the case. lie obtained a
personal interview with Miss
Eichlcr, and instead of proving The
usual brief unpleasant duty of
news seeker, it marked an epoch i'm
the lives of interviewer and inter
viewed. The reporter was struck
with the beauty and intelligence
OF the unfortunate girl, aud his
apparent sympathy for her touched
her heart. Miss Eichler was i'll for
many days, and the reporter called
more than once to see her. They
grew to be friends and then lovers.
Yesterday Miss Eichler became Mrs.
Dierecke, and it is the wish of
many that her happiness may be
great enough to shut out from her
memory the tragic story which indi
rectly brought her n husband
Illumination Adpertiser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10
HALF RATE EXCLUSIONS TO THF
WORLDS FAIR.

The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Go. will run a series of special
excursions to the Worlds Fair for
which excursion tickets to Chicago
will be soldat rate of one fare for
the round trip from Baltimore and
all stations west of there as far rs
the Ohio River. The dates select
ed are Aug. 1st, 9Th, and 18th.
The special trains Will consist OF
first class day coaches, equipped
with lava:ories and other toilet con
yeniences, and an experienced Tour
list Agent and train porter will
accompany each train, to look after
the comfort of passengers. Stops
for meals will be made at meal sta
tions en- ute. The tickets will be-
valid for the outward journey on
the special trains only, excepting
that from way points they will be
honored on local trains to the near
est station at which the special
trains are scheduled to stop. They
will be valid Tor return journey il.
day coaches on all trains leaving
Chicago within ten days, including
date of sale.
Following IS schedule of the SD :
6 i trains aud rates from principal
stations ia this vicinity
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-10

TIE editor Of an exchange says be
knows Of some people who are 20
exceeding modest Chat iD speaking
about PERSONS leg they persist
10 calling it a limb bat the steph-
enson county young lady who in
speaking 81 a certain breed Of chick.
ems called them Brown Limb. horne.
hethiDks takes the bakery. That's
noihing. in this city there dwolls
= yopng lady 20 exceedingly modest
ihat ghe binshos every time She
passes pile Of undresacd lumber.
= Laaork CID 0ozefie-