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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

a friend said 20 me the other day, 81
used TO be superstitious but | have over
come the feeling entirely"
Entirely" ! echoed
"Oh, yes was her reply. Beginning
anything on Friday or on the thirteenth
Of the month, l,oing under ladders, refus.
ing to turn back after have started out.
picking up black pins. meeting cross eyed
people on Monday, singing before break
fast-in fact. all thosc ridiculous ideas--i
have got bravely over"
"Good' ] replied as put on my hon
net-we Were going ont togethcr-"l am
glad 90 know that yon are 80 sensible" "
"Iiavc you got a hatpin you can loan
me. Polly. deari" she asked
An idea struck me. went 20 my jewel
case and took 0ut "a long scarfpin with an
opal head and handed it 10 her She took
&c and then dropped IL as IL It was hot.
mercy mer she cried. "I wouldn't
wear an opal FOR 500 minuter,
but | thought you weren't supersti.
tiousf"
80 Oh, well opals everybody knows about
That's fact and not superstition. was
her unconvincing and ungrammatical re.
ply.
80 there you arel-Polly pry In New
York Recorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

"The old collar button joke is no joke
In my case" said the man who had occu-
pied the upper berth in section No. 9. 81
lost mine when i got up this morning
Saw 1t fall. Got down to the floor and
looked everywhere for IL. Couldn't find
IL because there wasn't any bureau for IL
TO roll under. You know how it feels to
have to use pin for collar button, of
courseS"
"No,' said the other passenger, sol
emn, weary eyed man in a snuff colored
suit, "I don't"
"You don't often lose a collar button,
them"
g never s>se one"
"Whcn il drops ont, you never have any
trouble in finding it,"
"lt never drops out. y
"Nou never have 10 get down on your
hands and knees and feel all around undor
the bureau and get pins and carpet tacks
stuck In your fingers, hey?"
Never -
Perhaps you don't use collar but
tonyn
81 always rsc one"
"And You never lose IT."
"Neyer"
"Um--may I ask what your occupa.
tion is''
81 write jokes for comic papers," an.
swered the weary eyed man Aud the 81
lenoc grew dense enough 10 cut into slabs
Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

The motion was lost and the bill referred
10 the Judiciary committee.
Representative Potter OF Crahston in
troduced a resolution providing for the
printing OF 1000 copies OF the majority and
minority reports OF the judiciary COM
mittee on the Governors message In
single document for the use OF
the members OF the General Assembly. Re-
preventative Wilson raised the point that
the resolution should be joint resolu-
tion. The matter was tabled temporarily
for inquiry. The Chair subsequently
ruled that the House could order the
printing, and the resolution was passed..
TO Prevent Corrupt Practices.
Representative Mumford introduced a
bill calculated to prevent corrupt prac-
tices in election and for publicity OF ex-
penses. The bill is consolidation of the
Massachusetts,, New York and English
laws in the prevention of bribery and
corruption and compulsory publica-
tion Il itemiZed campaign ey-
penses by candidates for office
There are penalties for failure TO
conform 10 The requirements OF the law,
one OF the most important of which is his
isqualiication for the office To which he
may be elected. There are 26 sections in
the act, and the law is TO go into effect
from and after April /, 1894. Ii was re-
ferred TO the judiciary committee.
Representative Honey also introduced
another resolution proposing a constitu-
tional amendment striking out of Section
1 Article VII of the constitution so much
as prescribes registration on or before the
last day of December in the year preceding
the time of,voting as prerequisite TO the
right TO vote. This was referred 10 the
committee on special legislation. The
purpose OF this amendment is TO extend
the time of registration up TO within 10
days of an election.
The House then adjourned TO Monday
morning Mt II O'Clock fhc caucus OF tine
Democrats was then announced as also
the final hearing onthe nine-hou bill in
Representatives hall at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Mr.. Russell sage.

Mr.. Russell SAGE can be said 10 be one OF
III Youngest old men i'm New York city.
With scarcely "A wrinkle in his face, with a
step AZ brisk as youths. he has also
many OF the almost blithesome personal
titles OF men far his junior. one OF his
most marked peculiarities is merry twin.
kle In hts bleeeyes that lights up his face
when he j. pleased When he is serious
the lid Of Mr.. Sage's right eye winks like
that of the heavy villain in a comedy. Oc-
casionally, and especially when the sub
5cct is of more than usual interest, the lids
Of both blink alternately apd very rapidly
Then, NJ II he regretted his manifestation
of interest in the conversation. the blink.
ing suddenly ceases, and the face lights up
senin like a summer afternoon after n
shower.
Mr.. Sage j. usually attircd In what are
1uaicrously known IN Wall street as slop.
shop clothes. He does not spend $50 year
on dress. In the presence OF ladies no IL a
gallant or the old school. There il a GER
tain bomeIiness in his courtesy which is
attractive. 80
Mr.. sage never uses the word death. .
n anybody In his oircle dies, he or she has
b>cn ssremoved." I" and he refers to bis own
departure NJ "when ! am removed. -.
New York sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
FisI,.

Firmness OF the flesh aud clearness OF
the eyes are the great criteria of any fish
being fresh and good. In mackerel such
tests are most important, as also in fresh
herrings and in fresh water fish. The flavor
and excellence OF salmon, too, depend
upon its firmness, and il should be tested
IN the same way. Cod is known to be
fresh by the rigidity OF the muscles or
flesh, the redness Of the gills and clearness
of the eyes. Iurbot and all fiat white fish,
besides being rigid and firm WHEN fresh,
will have the under side of rich cream
color. IL out of season or too long kept,
this becomes blush white and the flesh
soft and fIaccid. Lobsters, crabs aud cray
fish recently caught alwtySretain some re-
mains of muscular action in the claws,
which may be excited by pressing the eyes
with the fingers. When boiled the tail Of
the lobster preserves its elasticity il fresh
hut loses it as soon as IL becomes stale
The heaviest Holsters arc the best. When
light they are watery and poor. Prawns
and shrimps, when fresh. are firm and
crisp. II oysters are fresh, the shells are
firmly closed When the shells are open
the fish are dead aud unfit for food. a
peculiar elasticity will be perceived in fish
recently caught, little or no permanent
impression being made by the ordinary
pressure Of the fingers. the flesh immedi
atcly rising again Fresh fish also lie i'm n
slightly curved position and never quite
straight. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
IN THE SENATE.
Up Executive Session Peckham's Nomi-
nation Is Being Discussed.
Ru The .iSsociatcd Prcs

~ Inc fkSDctdtcu iftSs
.WAsHINGToN, Feb. 16.-The public
session of the Senate today was unusually
brief The binding twine manufacturers
of Massachusetts, through Senator Lodge,
presented petition asking for hearing
before the finance committee.
Senator Chandler presented a resolution
directing the Secretary OF the Treasury to
inform,the Senate OF the names of.the inn
migration commissioners at the various
ports of the United States. IL was adopted.
On motion of Senator Hoar a motion
was adopted requesting the President "If
not incompatible with the public
interests to communicate to the SEN
ate all records and dispatches from Mr..
Willis, the present minister to Hawaii, not
heretofore transmitted, especially the
dispatch communicating letter from
President Dole specifying certain charges
against the conduct of the said Willis"
Then at II :25. on motion of Senator
Pugh the Senate went into executive ses-
sion to consider the nomination of w. III.
Peckhnm. rfTe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

Rev. Sam Jones once preached 10 the col
ored people et Dyersbure, Ky. After the
sermon a good old sister came To- him and
said: Brother Jones. God bless youl Yosl
Is the preacher for me. understand ev-
cry word you say. You breaches just like
a Niger You has white skin but. thank
God you has black heart. "--Rsm . Horn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
FACES THE INEVITABLE.
John 4. DIcKanc Making Preparations
To Go 20 Prison.
IN 1'hc edmociafed prcss.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 6.--John Y. McKane
continues in the custody of Sheriff But
tling at tie Raymond street Jail. His trial
cost h I'm a small fortune, and some OF his
friends think it will be better for him to
dismiss his lawyers and submit TO impris-
onment.
IL was said at the Jail this morning that
he rested quietly last night and one of the
keepers admitted that he slept, not
in cell but in The keepers quarters up
stairs. He has already begnn to arrange
his business affairs in anticipation of a
term in prison. ..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
LITTLE LOCALS.

The steamer Squantum, which was
libelled Al days ago, has been released and
satisfactory settlement made between
the litigants.
Those who like to be entertained should
bear in mind that George w. Penniman
will illustrate his lecture, picturesque
America, from Historic New England to
Puget Sound, with Glimpses of the
Worlds Fair" in Music Hall tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
THAT KEEL EXPLOSION.
Forty.Six Men Were Killed on the
Warship.
She Was Running uudcr 10 Forced
Draft at the Time Of the Terrible
Disaster.


UU TITO <1HOfIuItU TTtNSs
KEEL Feb. 16.-The accident occurred
while the warship was undergoing . forced
draught trial. So far as can be learned
46 men were killed ana a
large number were injured by
the bursting OF steam pipe. Four steam
and medical supplies to the assistance Of
the Bradenburg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
ln Ihe aasocintfd Prcss

BRIDGEPORT, Feb. 16.-John Shepard OF
Straford, formerly resident of Warren,
Mass, shot himself with a rife this
morning. He became angry in conversa-
whom he lived and went directly
to the coal bin, lying down, he
pointed-the rifle at his head and sprung
the trigger with a broomstick. Shepard
was 50 years old and unmarried. He had
often before when angry threatened to
end his life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Stole Clothing.

William Pattey, 143 Mathewson street,
reports to the police that a man who
came TO board at his house last week
walked off last night with $50 worth of
clothes. There is no clue to the offender.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Condition Serious I'm PORTUGAL,

tSN fAe ANpctdfSd Pres,
MADRID, Feb. 16.--The Queen Regent
and the cabinet have discussed the de-
parture of the French minister from Lis
bon, and the situation is regarded as be-
ing serious
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
BRISTOL NEWS.
Rubber Works to Shut Down Within
Very Few Days.

The Town Council as board OF canvass
ers will be session on Wednesday after
noon, Feb. 2s, at O'Clock, for the purpose
of correcting the voting list.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Chicago Grain Market.
Chicago Gran Notes.

Chicago Gran Notes.
QUOTED A. p wEEDES.
Car lots today: Wheat, 40; corn, ga;
oats, 63; hogs, 1900.
Estimates tomorrow: Wheat, 40; corn,
43O; oats, 92; hogs, 1900.
Heavy shipping hogs, Si.15 and $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Past Nren,ling.

Doctor TO servant sisip-Well, now,
what il your particular affection,
Servant Girl (bashfully)-Please, sir,
he's clarinet player In the twenty-fouith
of the line. journal Aniusant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Rubber Works 10 Shut Down.

Things have changed materially at the
National India Rubber Works within a
few days. A large number from the diff
ferent departments have been discharged,
all that can be learned at the present
time, they are without any orders, with a
large amount OF manufactured goods on
hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Abandoned the United Press.

= CHIcAoo, FEB. 1.-THE Duluth News
Superior, Mimi, Telegram, have secured
notice OF discontinuance on the United
Press and have joined the Associated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

Much OF life's misery is due TO indigeston for
who can be happy with pain in his stomachP As
n corrective and strengthener OF the alimentary
organs, Ayers Pills invaluable, their being
always attended with marked benefit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Jurors Drawn.

The following named persons have been
drawn to serve as jurors at the common
pleas division of the Supreme Court for
Bristol county. The February session will
meet here on Monday morning next:
Grand jurors, Winthrop q. Thurston,
Eugene Leclair, Charles b. Munro, Ed
ward Birmingham, David Robertson,
Darlington u. Slade, Charles A. Barbour
Petit Jurors, Lafayette +. Gorham
Raymond III. Perry, Sanford B. Munro,
James T. Phelps, John III. Mott, Allen NJ.
Munro, William }. Duffee, John Leahey,
Michael Lavender, n. N. Cole, James IT,.
Munro and Henry NJ Gibson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

Captain Stevens last evening raided the
poolroom owned by man named Slattery.
No arrests were made. The joint was
riosed nm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
i. Gold for Havana.

Bit Tie Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The steamship
Lahn, brought 100000 francs i'm Spanish
gold In transit for Havana,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
Shon-Liffer Arrested.

Sarah Anthony was arrested this after
noon by Detective Murray for shop lifting
at the Boston store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16

The Senate sent down list OF annual
reports and miscellaneous matter which
were received and referred. Among these
papers were the bill authorizing the
town Of North Providence to incur debt
IN excess Of D per cent. OF its valuation.
representative Greene OF North Provi-
dence me,sd is indehnite postponemsnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
The London Market Is Buying St.
Paul Once More.
G. II. a. q. Slated for "a Little Div
idend--Some Pretty Good Transac-
tions Today-Gossip.
Special TO The Ne,ra

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-London shows
very little change in price. Some
stocks are Il lower but it does not
show any tendency. c. b. d q. meet
ing today. Action win have great
effect on the market. II the dividend is
reduced then st. Paul dividend will be
passed. If1A per cent is paid then stock
will rally. The wheat market will exert
considerable influence on speculation.
Nothing has been done as yet on the
Sugar schedule. Ii is claimed that corn is
being shipped freely on the 20 cent
rate. Much dissatisfaction is man
ifest over the East Bound pool because it
is feared it will prejudice Congress against
the putters on the bill legalizing pooling.
London is buying st Paul. IL Itisthoug ht
that the chances are for per cent. divi-
dend on &. B. * q.
There Is some prospect that the Metro
politan Gas ordinance, modified TO con-
form with the Mayors suggestion, may
be reintroduced in the council.
Gossip of the Market.
Potter is bidding up Sugar. Lennon
bidding 15M for Erie. Bar silver un-
changed at 29h pence.
Traders sold &. b. & Q. below74.
500, Wales 500, Schepp 1900, Hoffman 2tDO,
Dominick 500, and Seymour Brothers 800.
Boston sellers are scattering.
Blair sold 9. B. q O., and sold steadily.
Selling on G. b. & Q. seems to be short
stock. j. w. Davis sold 500.
The market is now so narrow that
profits on either side, no matter how
small, should be taken when possible.
Yesterdays Market.
The market yesterday was sugar mar
ket. Transactions aggregated 227, 1853
shares, to which total the celebrated In
dustrial contributed 10000. The only
other industrial that attained any
prominence was Chicago Gas, which
gained q with sales OF 10000 shares
The Changers reflected at the close frac-
tional declines. Early they had slight
advance. In the afternoon they were weak
and ended heavy, after very moderate
trading. st. Paul was most active, sales
16,70O shares. The depression In grain
bears heavily on all roads, but especially
on the st. Paul, which must suffer from
the contraction in the Northwest.
Western receipts of wheat this week in
four days have decreased over 100000
bushels, corn nearly 500 900 compared with
the same days last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
PRrmluM PURCHASE TICKET

Issued oy oSW AID y. bt'WN, tine shoes
and Gents' Furnishings.
80 NORTH MAIN ST, PROVIDENCE. ". =.
fine life sire Crayon Portrait. absolutely free %
sny charge. by purchasing 80 worth OF goods for
tion II our store Ihis oser Is good Tor short
time oniy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-16
In theIInnse Today

Refreshed and .invigorated by the re-
spite from legislative toll yesterday the
Democracy reported promptly for duty
this morning. The minority was less
punctuai, Lieutenant Allen being the only
conspicuous member I'm attendance. Joe
Mullen was beside himself with chagrin.
He attempted 90 raise the State
emblem 60 the top of the
pole and it stuck fast ut half
mast. lie is Democrat by faith and
didn't want 10 be accused OF having
attempted TO prophosy the ultimate disas-
ter of the rovolutionists. Speaker Owen
called the House TO order at II :05 O'Clock.
Reading Clerk Conloy was absent and
Colonel Honey nominated Thomas y.
Murphy, but he declined. 10 was finally
decided TO permit Clerk Cushing TO fll
both offices.
Representative Honey then introduced
resolution inviting the Governor
and Senate to join the House
i'm grand committee on Feb.
% at ~ O'Clock for the purpose OF
counting the votes cast for State officers
at the Inst April election. The resolution
called attention to the importance OF the
bills Introduced in the House and tho
proposition of amendment 90 The cousti-
tuition, and urging tho necessity OF de-
termininR the result Of the vote Tho
resolution WIS passed and ordered vom-
municatod TO the senate under suspension
OF the rules
DIR. Garvin introduced bill In amend
ment OF the ballot reform law. The
amendment provides that ignorant voters
must take oath 20 their inability 90 mark
the ballot, and provides that The party ball
lots shall be designated the Republican
with star, Democratic with an caglc. and
the PrOhibitionist with hand, prCsum-
ably empty. The bin was referred TO the
judiciary committee.
Representative Honey introduced q re-
solution proposing an amendment TO he
constitution OF the State abolishing the
poll tax. Referred Go the judiciary COIN
fnnfoo
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
HOW DID THE DOLLAR MARK
ORIGINATED

Below l give five theories of the
origin OF the dollar mark (s), they
being selected from about 20 SEEM
ingly plausibls solutions:
That it is combination of the "U.
S." the initials of United States.
That it is modification OF the
figure s, the dollar being formerly
called piece OF eight.
That it is derived from a repre-.
sentation of the Pillars OF Hercules
consisting of two needlelike towers
or pillars connected with a scroll
The Spanish coins marked with the
pillar device were frequently referred
to as pillar dollars.
That it is combination Of "H.
S." the ancient Roman mark OF
money unit.
That it is combination of P. and
S. from pesoduro, signifying harp
dollar. In Spanish accounts peso
is contracted by writing the S. over
the P. and placing it over the sum.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17

Shortly afterwards came the fourth
little boy with the news that she had
Just kissed Jay, and then the stock
market became afflicted with a sudden
tit of depression. In little while the
fifth little boy ran in, all out of breath,
and looking as il he had something
new. A big farmer grabbed the boy.
Tell me, he said almost piteously,
has she kissed Jacob1
No, cried the urchin, but she put her
arm around him an sort O. cuddled up
to him an looked kind o. pleased.
Gentlemen, said the big farmer i'm
pressively, | am going to lay all my
money on Jacob.
Abont two weeks later all bets we're
declared of. For Isabelle had married
young doctor from the city.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
THE FINEST LINE OF
Standard Pianos Or Organs
to be found in the CITY.

EsTEY ORGANs-Immeasur-
able superior to all others.
New styles and great improve
ments for 1894; 275,ooo made
and sold. The PHoNoRIUM
is the greatest development in
Organ making and is the ad-
miration of Organists whohave
examined it.
Sanders & Stayman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17

Don't endeavor to mold all
dispositions alike.
Don't tell what you are going
to do, till you have done it.
Don't take fresh risks to retrieve
your losses. Cut them otf short.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
PERFECT THROUGH SUFFERING.

God never would send you the darkness
Ifhc felt you could bear the light;
But you would not cling to His guiding HanC
Ifthe way were always bright,
And you would not care to walk by faith
Could you always walk by sight.
'Tis true He has many an anguish
Fer your sorrow ful heart to bear.
And many cruel thorncrown
For your tired head to wear,
He knows how few would reach heaven at all
II pain did not guide them there.
So He sends You the binding darkness,
And the furnace OF seven fold heat:
'Tis the only way, believe me,
To keep you close to His feet,
For it's always so easy to wander
When our lives are glad and sweet.
Then nestle your hand in the Fathers
And sing you CAM as you go;
Your song may cheer some one behind you
Whose courage is sinking low:
And, we'll, if your lips do CULVER,
God will love you better so.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest u Govt Report
R}ZAII!! al! BskiRs Bs%ds'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

According to one writer the
symbol of the dollar is monogram
of the letters "V," S" and g." the
the dollar being originally "thaler"
coined in the valley ofSant Joachim
Bohemia, and known as Joachim.
thaler and the monogram the
initials of the words, Valley SAINT
Joachim.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
J. HAYES GALLAHER,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent
CHILDS, MD.

l have in my hands for sale
a large list of Farms of various
sizes and prices. Also several
Town and Village Properties,
among which are several de-
cided bargains. Parties desir-
ing to purchase Real Estate in
this line will do we'll to call on
or correspond with me.
| also have
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
Owners of Farms,

or other Real Estate, who
desire to sell their property
are requested to send me a
full description and price OF
same. No charge whatever il
| do not furnish a customer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS

ALL PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN TRES
passing on the premises OF the subscriber with
Dog, Gun or otherwise. All those SO doing will
be dealt with according to law
ENUCH MCCULLOUGH,
nolSd Liberty Grove, Cecil Co Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
School Commissioners,

NHE School Commissioners of Cecil
a County will meet at their office, in Elktcn
tort ne transaction OF current school business Ton
the SECOND TUESDAY in each and every
month GEORGE BIDDLE,
Secretary