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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

or clear elsewhere. Very cold in western
and northern districts.
Synopsis Ii INT snow is reported from
the Eastern lake region; otherwise the
weather over the Northern half OF the
country Is generally fair. storm is d.
veloping in the Gulf States and consider
able rain has fallen in that region. The
disturbance, which has so far manifested
great energy, il moving north and
So il reaches the Middle Atlantic coast in
creases in force. Cloudy skies cover the
Southern states, and expend rs far north as
Philadelphia and rain is falling as far
north as Norfolk. Ii is very cold in all
northern districts, and on the Rocky
Mountain slope, rs far south as Northern
Texas, the Thermometer register very
near the zero point. Tho coldest Is IS
degrees below zero at Qu'Apple, the
coldest within the United States is Mt
Vincent, Mimi. Clear weather prevails
throughout New England, with cold
mort therly winds. The coldest in this
district is at Portland, Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

The above figure of draughtmanship
represents what will happen when the
people of the State get the opportunity to
drive out the horse gamblers, who, ex-
PEELED from other communities, have,
with the mistaken confidence OF a well
come, come to Rhode Island TO set up
their betting ring.
The opportunity will be presented when
the General Assembly meets on Tuesday,
January 20, next.
: The history OF the horse gambling inva-
sion of Rhode Island need not be repeated
here. The story of the fail meeting OF the
so called "Narragansett Racing Associa-
zion" Is familiar enough. Ii was dis
astrous venture for It's projectors owing
10 lack OF public support and bad
weather. The meetings arc not to be
abandoned however, but 10 be undertaken
with renewed vigor next year and longer
season OF horse race gambling Is contem-
plated. Inasmuch as Rhode Island is now
the only State available for this kind of
business tremendous influx OF the fra
ternity is guaranteed.
The projectors of this enterprise ore not
to be blamed for making Rhode Island
their stamping ground. They come here
and set up their gambling apparatus
legally, as permitted to do by Section 2 2oi
Chapter l2s0 of the public laws as passed at
the last January session.
The passage of this law, however, con-
templated no such privilege. 1t was ad-
opted in the interests OF the agricultural
societies who petitioned to be allowed to
have betting on their horse races. With
out considering the merits and demerits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
The Government Retards In
dian Progress.
Agents Report That Distribution oi
Rations Ought to Cease.
The Money Should BE Used In Encour-
aging Labor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.--General conn~.
plant against the issuance of Government
rations to Indians is made In the annual
reports Of the agents. Lieutenant Mer~'
Ger Of the Louisiana Point Agercy
characterizes the practice as a most potent
factor in retarding the development ol
Indians, and Captain Ray of the Spokano
agency says: "They will never becomo
self supporting as long as the Government
gives them a semblance of support, neither
con they begin to accumulate property 80
longas the supply of the necossarics %
life Is solely in the hands of white trad
ers." B.
Another factor in retarding develops
ment complained OF by Captain Ray q
the denomination Of the chiefs who have
been allowed to dictate to agents as to
methods of distribution, thereby fost-|
ing and pcrpetuating the influcnce
acquired in war. They have been al-
lowed to levy tax on their own peopso
for farming and grazing privileges and
have collected tribute from owners OF
trespassing stock, the money being spsnk
in feasting, and Idle and dissolutc liv-
ing. The removal OF such troubicsomo
cases is recommended. The Soshoucs
are regarded as communists who are
loath to take up any nntried pursuit.
Their agent recommends that the ration
issue. except to the INDECENT and helplczs,
be gradually discontinued and the money
now used for rations be devoted to pay>
ment Of Indian labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
WHITE CAPS.
Woman Whipped While De-
tending Her Home.

CINcISEATI, Dec. 2S--A Commercial
Gazette special from PEBBLES, Ohio, seys:
Fory whitecaps made raid through
Adams county last night. A farmer
named Henry Shreever was taken from
his house, and after acknowledging sew
eral petty thcfts wGs given a severe
dogging. shreevcr's cries aroused Samuel
Longley, who lives near, and fearing a
visit from the whitecaps, fed. Longley's
wife, however, stood her ground and de-
fended her home, but the whitecaps took
her also, and after whipping herdispersed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
SUDDEN DEATHS.
Standardized Oliver Shaw Succumbed
to Pneumonia.

WATERTowN,. Mass, Dec. 26.-Hon'
Oliver Shaw Senator elect from the Second
Middlesex District, died at his residence
today of pneumonia after an illness
of three days. He was born in
Carver, this State, G3 years ago, and was
educated in the public schools. During
the 80 years OF residence in this place he
has filled many offices with honor and
credit.
Vice Chancellor Van Fleet.
NEWARK, n. j., Dec. 2j-Vice Chancel-
lor Abram Van Fleet died suddenly Of
heart disease at midnight last night at
his home on Broad street. Shortly
before his death DIR. Kepp, well-known
pecislist, was called and came immedi-
ately. The Vice Chancellor, however, was
beyond medical aid and shortly after
ward expired. He was in lis Gath year,
and was one OF the ablest and best known
judges in the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
RETURNED The RELICS.

ROME, Dec. 26.-The Pope today in the
throne room of the Vatican, received the
officers of the United States cruiser
Detroit, which recently arrived at
Naples with tho Vatican relics
exhibited at the Chicago Worlds Fair.
Among the officers present at the recep-
tion were Commander Newell, Lieutenants
Rogers and Marshall, The chief engineer of
the Detroit, her surgeon and paymaster,
Ensigns Evans and Blakeley, the assist
ant engineer and Cadet Huggins. The
American officers were presented by Mgr.
O'Conncll, who expressed in their name
and in Che name of President Cleveland
thanks for the papal participation in the
exposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
MAIL POUCH STOLEN.
Six Hundred Letters Taken by Un-
known Thieves at New Haven.

New HAVEN, Dec. 26.-Tho local postal
authorities report that n mail pouch
for Hartford containing 600 l.tters
was stolen Monday night. 1t was left
at the Union Station for the 1905
train by the carrier. in charge OF the
transfer clerk. Kennedy placed 1t on a
truck and went inside to talk to a friend,
the train being late. Shortly after this
the pouch was missed. II was found two
hundred yards down tho track with he
lock brolSen and the cniiro cont ents como.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
WEDDING IN FEBRUARY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-An engagement
which has just been announced Is that OF
Miss Eiith Draper to Montgomery Blair
Of Washington, ID. {. Miss Draper is a
daughtrr G~nrrri- r. Draper,
Representatives IN Congress from Massa-
chuset,s. The wedding will take place
in February. Mr.. Blair is the youngest
son OF Montgomery Blair, who was Lin
coins postmaster general and one OF the
most prominent lawyers Of his time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
INSURANCE ROW.
A Serious War in Rates Likely to
Ensue.

SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. 26.--Three more
companies have Withdrawn from the Pa
cifc Insurance Union. The compact is
on the verge OF dissolution, and a
serious war in insurance rates i. inn
inent. The companies which havs Joined
with Arthur Mc0ill of the Phoenix and
Home in leaving the Union to its fate sre
the Commercial Union, Fireman's Fund.
and the Home Mutual. They are rated
among the strongest companies doing
business ,pn the coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
Art IN PhotoarnphIc Portralturc.

Ueydondahl IL photo grapher by profession.
His posing Is novel and unique. Ills now.
Rround-foor studio. llOa Westminster street,
Is a specimen OF what can he done Tor the con-
venicnce OF the public. No club photos. No
agents Fair prices. Tiarts, plSqnes water
colurs pastelt, Remember, that photography
Is an art only with an artist. Or lers for
christmas )uld DC given early. THE HEY
DkNDAUL s1UyfO. ilt0 Westminster
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
TO AVOID COLLISIONS.

PARIS, Dec. 2G.-The Figaro this morn
ing recommends an international con-.
vention TO forbid Atlantic steamships
from crossing the hanks Of Newfoundland
during he fishing season, with the view
OF preventing collisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
FIVE BURNED.
Disastrous Outcome of Gun
powder Explosion.
Some Of The Boys May Die From Their
Injuries.

RIcHMoND, Va, Dec. 26.-Five white
boys were terribly burned yesterday In a
suburb of Richmond by an explosion of
gunpowder. A firecracker was accident
ally thrown into the house containing
powder for use in a toy cannon. Some
may die from their injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

Under the auspices aad for ihe benefit OF
Contral Fails Congregational Sunday school.
FRIDAY AND MoEDsY EVENINGS, December
- ana 81, the grandest event OF the season,
Palmer Cons musical play. The Brownies Ia
faFyiapd.n - under The special direction Of Major
}. h. Pond Of New York. Real Brownies, Liv-
ing Fairies, orCtssque aud Gorgeous Costumes,
Delightful Mntic, Graceful Drills and Evoiutions
lpNafds OF 20 performers. Mayor Henry r.
TieI kc ~ lAwtucket will deliver the opening ad-
dress. A souvenir Brownie PIN will be presented
20 every boy and eirl. Tickets With reserfsd seat.
00c Choice reserved seat 2tc extra. Can be oh
tanned al MElKLEJOH&'S MUSIC STORE Don't
forget tbs dates, Friday and Monday, Dos. 2S and
81 To commence at o'clock dec Asst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 20.-Couns
sschouvaloff, late Russian minister at Bsr>
lin, has been appointed military Govsrnoo
OF Warsaw, succeeding General Gourko
who resigned on Dec. 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

AT the anatomical museum Of wax figures,
10 Westminster street. laiies OF Providence
and vicinity will have ono NOR, opportunity
TO visit and study anatomy. Tomorrow will
bo the last day for ladies. The exhibition
closes here on Saturdav rsvt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

At XMAS Dinner-Smsll boy" helped
make this pudding. There's whole nut
meg and part Of my finger nail in i'll"
Guests--"i I"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
POINT STREET BRIDGE

will be closed 10 travelfor teams, for repairs on
NEDNEsp ~, Dee ze lo9i; from y. m. 70
a.. m, Dec 20, 1884
EoBeET T. SMITH, comgissioner.
dcc2s-lt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

The residence OF Harry j. Badminglow
ut PaWtuxet was BROKEN INTO yesterday
cvening while the family were az churcn
and go stolen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26

II your horse does not drive right tAke IL
TO +. G. Terry q Co. and let Honty n In0>
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-26
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| lady Canvassers
Wanted /!

Permanent employment at
a pleasing occupation, offer
ing good returns. Address
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RESPONSE No. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH SMITH,
FIELD STANDS FOR REPEALi

woonsockct, Nov. %, 1891.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
PoRTER's EccENTRlclTIEs.
Kept Ills Son In the Cellar and Wrote Love
 Letters to Young Women.

STAMFORD, Conn. Jan. 5.-The hearing as to the sanity of Timothy H. Porter, a wealthy paralytic of this place, whose rela- tives object to his marriage to Miss Mabel Earle of Bridgeport, was commenced in the probate court. The courtroom was crowded, and the evidence submitted was sensational.
 Schuyler Merritt, q near relative, was the first witness. He said that MT. Porter was very cratic; that he had written love let ters of flowery character to young ladies in Stamford, New Haven and Bridgeport; that Porter had erected a massage estab lishment in his cellar and had kept his son, a Yale student, in the cellar for days and impaired his health thereby.
 He also stated that just prior to the death of his wife Porter had made her sign a codicil to a will turning over S25o, 900 to him; that the wife objected, and when at last she agreed to sign Dr. Geid, the at tending physician, was obliged to guide the pen.
 Lewis Porter, the son, declared that his mother had been killed through the brutal ity of the father. Judge Stoddard asked for a postponement of the case till Mon day, which was granted. Among the wit nesses to testify are Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton of New York, Dr. Stearns of Hartford and Dr. Porter of Bridgeport-all experts on sanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Veronica Fitzpatrick of Wash ington avenue has returned home after a visit to friends in New Haven.
 Thomas J. Condon of Porter street, home for the holidays, will return to morrow to resume his studies at Villanova college.
 The members of the football taam connected with St Thomas cadets are arranging to have their pictures taken in a group.
 Antonio Romano, aged 21, died of pneumonia this morning at his home on Jackson street. The funeral took place at o'clock this afternoon.
 James Brickel, George and William Chatfeld, went on fishing tonr to Ban tam lake yesterday, and were rewarded with a string of seventy-fve pickerel, thirty perch and ten bull heads.
 A large crowd of people were attracted to the Bank street bridge about Il o'clock to-day. The excitement was caused by a burning tar barrel which sailed down the river shooting flames of fire high into the air.
 Residents of this portion of the city are outspoken in their denunciation against the action of the board of assessors for the exorbits snt increase which they claim has been made on property owners. One man says his property was assessed at S4, ,OOU last year, this year it has been raised to $6 900. He has made no Improvements and cannot understand the cause of the in crease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
NEWSY PARAGRAPHS.

Two of gang of gold coin trimmers were arrested in Chicago.
 Frederic T. Greenhalge was insugurated governor of Massachusetts
 Two inmates of the Elmira State reform atory at Elmira, N. Y., escaped.
 The old Dr. Richards mansion in High land Park, N J., was destroyed by fire.
 Governor Peck of Wisconsin denou1ees the American Protective association as tln- American.
 The municipal authorities of St. Peters burg propose to hold m international eN hibition there in 1903.
 It is charged that an applicant for the postmastership at Springfield Mass, has sent forged letters to Washington.
 The negroes of Wayne and Winchester townships, O., are up in arms to prevent the possible lynehing of Murderer Parker. A freight collision on the Buffalo, Roches, ter and Pittsburg railroad near Warsaw, N. Y, resulted in the death of two men and serious injury to anothar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
CURRAN,9 Special Mems z Low Furnishings Prices
 SATURDAY,
 January @,
MEMS NECK.WEAR.

MEMS NECKWEAR. Mems and youths silk and satin neck- wear, in all the latest shades, regular price 39c to soc, Saturday 23c.
 MEMS HALF HOSE. Mems seamless half hose, very heavyt double heel and toe regular price 12Ac, Saturday, Sc.
 MEMS NIGHT SHIRTS. Mems fancy trimmed night shirts, regu- lar price soc, Saturday, 35c.
 MEMS LAUNDERED SHIRTS. Mems laundered white shirts, made OF fine muslin, and reinforced back and front, regular 75e, Saturday 49c.
 MEMS GLOVES. Mems fine kid fleece lined gloves with roundabout fur, regular price Sl.JO, Satur- day, 69c.
 MEMS SUSPENDERS. Mems white web suspenders, regular price 20c, Saturday, 10c.
 MEMS SHANDKERCHIEFS. Mems plain white and colored border handkerchiefs, regular price Sc to lSc, Saturday, 4c.
 MEMS WOOL SOCKS. Men $ NaCufal WOOL SOCKS, NouDlo ueeA and toe, regular price 25c, Saturday, l2ac.
 BOYS WAISTS. Boys blue and grey flannel waists, res gular price 9Sc, Saturday, 45c
 MEMS WOVE UNDERWEAR, Mems Natural and Scarlet all wool un- derwear, regular price 9Sc, Saturday, 69c
 MEMS CUFF BUTTONS. Mems fine gold plated Cuff Buttons, sold during the holidays for soc and S1.00, to clear them up, Saturday, 25c
 MEMS HOSE SUPPORTERS. Mems hose Supporters the college gar- |. ter, sold everywhere at 25c, Satur- day, 19c MEN'S SHOP, BAR, BUTCHER, BAKER AND WATERS APRONS. Made of good quality of linen finished duck, regular price 25 to 52c, Satur- day, 19c MEMS OVERALLS AND COATS. Mems Overalls and Coats, in blue, brown, gray and black, white and blue check, made of the best ma terial and warranted not to rip, Saturday, I9c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
HUNTING FOR QUORUM
Democrats In the House Blocked
 by Missing Members.
TARIFF BILL DEBATE IS DELAYED.

Senator Hoar Keeps the Hawaiian Matter Alive In the senate-PennsylvaniaD Dem-
 oorats Have Ohjections-Aany Postmas-
 terships Distributed.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The session of the senate was significant in two respects, through brief and unimportant as far as action is concerned. Senator Hoar of the Republican side introduced a resolution calling on the secretary of the treasury for his authority for the payment of Special Commissioner Blount for his Hawaiian services, and Senator Gray of the Demo cratic side served notice that on Tuesday next the Democrats would insist upon talk ing up the federal elections bill and con- tinuing with it's consideration until the measure should be finally disposed of. The object of Senator Hoar's resolution is manifestly to call into question the right of the president to send a personal com- missioner to Hawaii, or indeed any com missioner, without the concurrence of the senate first obtained by the confirmation of his nomination, and this object is of course most effectively reached by demanding the authority of the secretary of the treasury for the payment of Commissioner Blount for his services and expenses.
 The notice of Senator Gray indicates that the Democrats are determined to dispose of the federal elections bill at an early day and before it can be hampered by the tariff bill or any other party measures which might come over from the house demand ing early consideration through motives of party eXpediency. The bill will be taken up Tuesday, and it is expected that it will continue to be the paramount question in the senate until finally disposed of.
 The Democrats in the house lacked just % votes of a quorum and the Republicans again succeeded in blocking the debate on the tariff bill. It is almost certain that the Democrats will have a quorum present to- day, but two days already have been vast ed, and this probably will necessitate an extention of the limit of the debate beyond Jan. F, on which date the programme con- templated a final vote. There was some talk of carrying out the original programme to vote on an. r and of reducing the time for general debate to four days and debate under the five minute rule to seven days. With this idea in view some of the Demo crats who desired to speak were approached and asked if they would agree to speak very briefly, with the privilege of extend ing their remarks in the record but sev- eral of them threatened to vote against the bill unless they were given the opportunity to tell the house in open session why they opposed it in part or as a whole. It is like ly, therefore, that the time of the debate will Ina
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-01-05
FROZEN EUROPE.
The snowstorms Extend as Far South
 Even as Rome.

VIENNA, Jan. 5.-The northern wind is increasing in violence at Trieste. The streets of the city have been rendered inn passable, and the theaters and other places of amusement were closed last night. Fifty persons have been injured. The navigation of the port is entirely suspend ed. Reports from Belgrade say that the Danube is frozen over.
 PARIS, Jan. 5.-The bodies of three per sons who had perished from cold were found in the streets. There have been heavy snowstorms at Marseilles and in Provence. A number of trains are snow bound at Perigueux Traffic on the rail ways in the north of France is greatly de- layed by snowdrifts.
 The Rhone is frozen over at Tarascon The railways on the island of Corsica are blocked with snow. The mail steamer from Marseilles for Corsica encountered a tempest and was for many hours in danger of laundering. She lost all her masts and sustained other serious damages. After a 24 hours struggle with the wind and sea she succeeded with much difficulty in en- tering Toulon harbor.
 BERLIN, Jan. 5.-There have been many deaths in this city from the cold, which is greatly intensified by piercing east wind The Vistula, Rhine, Moselle and other rivers are blocked with ice foes.
 Two men, a woman and child have been found dead in the streets. They were all victims of the cold weather. The Eng fish mails have not arrived, owing to the severity of the storms. Five children fell through the ice at kottbus, in the province of Brandenburg, and were drowned.
 ODESSA, Jan. 5.-Mild weather here has suddenly changed to intense black frost At Nicolaieff navigation has been stopped.
 LONDON, Jan. 5.-Reports from all parts of the country show that the weather is blizzardlike and that the thermometer is unusually low. Many small casualties are reported along the coast. Steamboat service between England and France has been suspended. All arriving vessels pre- sent the appearance of having had an arc tic experience. Great difficulty is expe- rienced by the lifeboat service in making rescues. A dispatch from Madrid says there have been three days of intense cold throughout Spain.
 ROME, Jan. 5.-There has been heavy fall of snow in northern Italy, and railway traffic is seriously intersered with