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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
DEMOCRACY REPEATS ITSELF.

From the message of
President James Bu-
chanan Ia the Thirty
Fifth Congress, Dec. 9,
1877.
"Since the adjourn
mcnt OF The last congress
our constituents have
enjoyed an unusual de-
gree Of health. The earth
has yielded her fruits
ahundanty and has
bountifally rewarded the
toll Of the husba ndman.
Our great staples have
20 m m an 4 ed h q h
prices, and up till
within n brief per-
iod, our manufacturing.
mineral and mechanical
occupations have par
taken OF the general
prosperity. We have POS
sessed all the elements
OF material wealth I'm
rich abundance, and vet,
Notwithstanding all these
advantages, our country,
in its monetary inter-
ests, is al the presentmo-
mept IN A DRPLORABLE
coSDITIoN.TN THE MIDST
or UNSURPASSED PLES
Ty IN ALL THE PRoDUc-
TIoNs oP AGRICULTURE,
AND IN ALL THg ELE-
MESTs or NATIONAL
WEALTH. WE FIND OUR
MAEUFA TUREs sus-
PENDED, OUR PVBLIC
WORKS RETARDED, oUR
PRIVATE RSTERPR1sEs
OF DIFFERENT KINDS
ABANDONED AND THOuS-
ANDs or USEFUL LABOR
ERs THROWN OUT or EN-
PLoYMENr AND RE-
nvcED TO WANT. The
revenue of the govern
ment, which is chiefly
derived from duties on
imports from abroad,
has been greatly re-
duced."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Tx librarian OF tae Congressional
library evinces little sympathy with
budding authors. IL may be that con-
tact with statesmen has ,uperinduced in
Nj. Sp3fford condition OF acute
ressimism and then again it may he
thar he is averse 10 possible augmen-
tItiol of has official duties. In any
event it probably Instters not much
what Mr.. Spofford opineth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Trom the inaugural ad-
dress a President
James Buch han a n,
March 4. 1851
"Onr present hnan-
cial condition Is without
q parnlleisin history.
No nation he's ever be-
fore been embarrassed
from too large p sur
plus in the treasury.
No more re-
venue ought 10 be coll
lected from the people
than the amount neces-
sary TO dcfray the ex-
penses Of swise, e,econom :
ical and effcient admin
fstration of the govern
ment. To reach this
point IL was necessary TO
resort 10 a modification
Of the tariff"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

~ ihtlf worst forms lre cured br the use % =
~ ~ t g "a nft ocIIIlIa.cd aui ran down or N
snn h'.d ionlr te icgtin We b nud lost appetite
.,lent'N ani titpr, iako D. o.. D. and you VIII lr
si""". '"Y h il'tf. lg Luatiri 81 consultations
ho,i ..N Igia..'rH. 's fhc VA. N all medicines
!. - 4 ~. sfeaicsi blocd puriher In the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
TO HEATING CONTRACTORS.
OFFIcE OF TILE

OFFICE OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
CITY HALL. PROVIDENCE, H. L.. Feb. 3, 1894
The joint standing committee on city property,
invite proposals for heating with Hot Water or
Steam Apparatus at the New Central Police Build
ing. located Fountain Beverly and sabin streets,
in the City OF Providence, X. |.
Plans and spscihcations may be seen at the Office
OF Stone, Carpenter & Wilson, Architects. 70 West
minister street
Bids will be made separate, sealed and addressed
TO the undersigned until Monday, February ~, at
y. m.
The right 20 reject any or all bids Is reserved.
DAVID BURTON,
Chairman COMMITTEES on City Property.
ALBERT II. MANSFIELD,
Superintendent OF Public Buildings:
feh2- Std
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

CHICAGO istottering on the verge Of
bankruptcy and is further weighed
down by tile burden Of a ID m7cratic
Mayor. She seems TO be making up for
.he privilege Of having the Worlds Fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
of Brittany, Mr.. William Waldorf AS

THE Sun touchinsly asks "Will Con-
gre.s do something that we can all
boast about nextfallY No, der sun, 1t
won't. and what is more, It never in
nded 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

THE only really sensible and justiti-
able shot that has been ired during the
whole or this B azilian tiasco was that
that journeyei forth from the guns Of
AAtll+t.i4fa4tl i4fa4tl Il tallcs an Ameri-
eau 10 no the right thing in the right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

THE Baltimore SIM, which erstwhile
rondled the head Of Grover The First,
has gone over to the enemies Of the Ad-
ministration with whoop. Grover
may now connt his friends on one
finger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

IN proof of the grandncss and great
ness Of the San Francisco fair, thieves
aud thugs are beginning 70 mobilize in
countless numbers. Prominent among
them is the railroad bandit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
IN THE LAND OF THE ROOTLING
RlTMp

I dreapei l wandered meath the woddling
shade
or eoogling egg-trees with blue branches
tlNt
Soft shadows slung across my way and made
Me wonder much as to where was at.
"what land is this?" / asked my dreamish
guide
THAT stranger seems than anything ]
know"
He smiled a sumptuous smile and then re-
piled:
"The strangest thing OF all I've yet to show
Then led me he through pathways paved
with pins,
On either side the milk bush to the breeze
Did gently bend. the while the fobbling fins
or sweet sardine vines kissed the booble-
bees.
And here and there the gentle jiljol, his
Bright eyes a-iinklng as he paused in play,
Gazed in surprise a-wondering what strange
Had brought me from the unfreaked world
away.
So TO his mate the googoo bird sang sweet
While trilled the toorulloorul on the air,
AS down the dale with fated. fretting feet
My guide and did hopefully repair.
At last! At last II stood beside dill,
Deep in strange thoughts that shook its
fringy frame,
Beside IL crouchei a languid gillygill
That Tapped his chops and mawed his NOR
BID name.
This is It's home," my guide whisperted low
Here where the mupplings and the mop
plings meet,
Here il may sing its tupply tale of woe
And unrestricted stumble o'er its feet.
There's none to tat or tootle at its way,
In this weird land the Mcirdness OF it's
wump
Exctes no pity and no man can say
How strange are the diversions of the
Rump.n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Mr.. j. STERLING MORTON seems TO
have at last caught the knack of pro-
ducing winter weather in the winter
season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

KAISER WILHELM has been attacked
by his annual desire to visit America.
But the Kaiser won't do it. He never
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

The 5000 Danbury hatters that didn't
get back to work will not be seen in the
pyrotechnic displays of the Democratic
campaigners IN 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Is the present Administration TO go
down to posterity as the acme of our
vaunted fin de steele craftsmanship?
Not much.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

WHY is II that Mr.. Richard Croker
finds it necessary to sauntcr so fire.
quently away from the bucolc quietude
of Tammany Hall?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

THE result of putting Boss McKane
In the sweat box is highly gratifying to
everybody except the boss himself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
The Proposed Loan Not Popular.

The high premium bonds which the
Secretary has authority to issue under ex-
isting statutes are opposed by large con-
tingent in Congress, are out of the reach
of the masses and are disliked even by the
capitalists and bankers, to whom alone
they are available.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Mr.. WBEE.ER II. PEcKHAM will OBJ.
serve that the Senate also adjourned
several times without even passing
mention Of William B. Hornblower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

Mr.. RUSSELL SAGE admits that he
didn't know all the points to be observed
in speculating in church property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

" Mr.. Cleveland doesn't object well
take that prodigal son, Willis, back
home and never let him get out Of the
door yard again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

The Democratic party is divided on
the question as to what it ought to 40
and what it wants to do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

ADMIRAL BENHAM viii note with sup-
prise and deliglt That IL 5ufse 1T Rio
has been ditslplv,ed b that rctund son
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

crazy exultation of the so-called Demo
Gratis in the House over the passage OF a
bill that dishonors the Democracy, and
perhaps condemns it to disaster for years?
What the country thinks of the Wilson
bill was shown in the Congress elections
in this city last Tuesday. The House
gave no heed to the warning, but went on
to pass the Wilson bill; and so-called
Democrats disported themselves like mad
men.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral affords relief In pneumo-
mia, bronchitis and consumption.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

WILL the State Bank wildcat prove TO
have the reg ulation nine lives?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

NAPOLEON had his Waterloo and
Cleveland will have his Hawaii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06

"whom The Gods Would Destroy"
N. Y. sun.
Who can read without wonder OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
THE NEWS DIRECTORY OF IS
GENERAL BUSINESS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
THE CITY OF pRovIpENcE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS 4

The owners OF estates assessed for the construc-
hereby notified that the assessments for said con-
struction were on the 10Th day OF January, 1884,
lodged at the office OF the city treasurer.
In Camp street from near Grand View street 10
North street and in North street from summit
east OF Camp street TO North Main street, and In
North Main street from North street 20 Evergreen
street.
~In Vineyard street from Hawthorn street to Pot
ters avenue.
Ifpayment OF the whole OF an assessment is made
before the 10Th day of January, 1895, deduction
viii be made the same at the raie of six per
centum per annum from the date Of payment TO
said last me ntioned date.
one third OF the assessment may be paid at any
time within year from the time the assessment
is lodged with the City Treasurer, without In
teresN
The second instalment OF one third may be paid
within two years from the day OF said Judgement
with the City Treasurer by paying In addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount due on
said assessment at the rate OF six (6 per cent per
annum from the nrst day OF the second year after
saide Judgement TO the time OF payment.
The last or third instalment OF the assessment
may be paid within three years after said lodge
ment by paying In addition thereto the interest
thereon at the rate Of six (6) per cent per annum
from the date OF the last payment.
IL tho first installment Is not paid at the end OF
one year from the day OF the lodgment Of the as
sessmcnt with the city treasurer the whole assess
ment then be collected with interest therefrom
at the rate OF six (6) per cent per annum and ex-
penses Of collection.
ID. L. ID. GRANGER, City Treasurer.
janis-2et
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
To Steam and Gas Pipe Filters.

OFFICE THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE, n. L., Jan. 80, 1894.
Tine jont standing committee on City Property
invite proposals for gas piping, fixtures etc, at the
new Central Police Building, located on Fountain,
dence, r. /.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office
Of Stone, Carpenter * Wilson, IS Westminster
street.
Bids will be scaled and addressed TO the under
signed until Friday, Feb 8, at 4 y. m
The right TO reject any or all bids is reserved.
DAVID BURTON,
Chairman OF the Committee on City Property.
ALBERT r. MANSFIELD,
Superintendent Public Buildings.
jan29-f0td
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-06
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
TO PLUM BERS.
oPFIcE or THE surERINTENDENr OF !

OFFICE or THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
CITY HALL, PROVIDENCE r. l., Jan. 80, 1894.
The Joint standing committee on City Property
invite proposals for Plumbing at the new Central
Police Building, located on Fountain, Beverly and
Sabin streets in the city Of Providence, X. !.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the ONCE
OF stone, Carpenter and Wilson, rs Westminster
street.
Bids will be sealed and addressed 10 the under
signed until Friday February 9th at pm.
The right to reject any AL bids is reserved.
DAVID BURTON,
Chairman Of Committee on City Property.
ALBERT II. MANSFIELD,
superintendent OF Public Buildings ian2s-iotd
The herald., 1894-06-11
Pats NIishap.

A story is told of two Irishmen who
were caught asleep one night in the loft
of burning building. One Of them
hastily drew on his trousers and jumped
from the window. In his fright and
hurry he had unconsciously pulled on
the garment wrong side foremost, with
an effect which, when he recovered his
equilibrium after the jump, excited his
profound CONSERVATION. "Pat, Pat, -
called out his companion, still in the
loft, "air ye kilt intirely?' mo,
Moille, - replied Pat in hopeless tones.
''It's not kilt Oi am, me bhoy, but
fear Ohm fatally twisted"-Populai
Manazinn
The herald., 1894-06-11
DALTON IDENTIFIED.

The Remains OF the Desperate EecOg-
nizsd by Parties Who Knew Him.
ARDMoRE, l. T., June 10.-Mrs. Dali
ton, widow of Bill Dalton, the notorious
outlaw, today admitted that her hus-
band was the leader of the Long View
bank robbers. The other members OF
the gang were Tom Littleton, Jim
Wallace and Charles White, alias
Jim Jones. Jim Wallace, who was
shot and killed at Long View, WAS q
brother of Houston Wallace, with whom
Dalton was stopping when killed.
Charles Benjamin Dalton, the oldest oil
the Dalton boys, arrived here today and
identified the RENAME as those of Bill
Officers of Long View also identified
Dalton ss the man who presented the
letter Of introduction to the cashier.
The herald., 1894-06-11

Walnut River OVERT ,ws Its Banks and
Does Graat DaInAre.

Walnut River OVERT ,ws Its Banks and
Does Groat Damage.
Ell DORADO, Kan, June l0.-The rain
of last night was the heaviest thia
county has had for 20 years, and az o
consequence the entire Walnut valley
ia covered with water and considerable
damage to crops and property will re-
suit.
The Walnut river commenced rising
at 8 o'clock this morning, and by
o'clock had risen two feet and WAS out
OF its banks. 1t was q mile and hall
wide in this city. Several families were
rescued in boats from Riverside, SUBJ
urban village. No lives are lost.
The Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific
have suffered considerably, having
bridges and considerable track washed
out. A train came within two miles OF
here on the Missouri Pacific this even
ing and the passengers were then
brought here in boats.
The electric light, gas and water
works are all under water. 1t is raining
again tonight.
AUGUSTA, Kas., June 10.-The Walnut
river here is out of it's banks and enor-
nous damage hes been done to
crops. Wheat in the shock was
swept down the swollen stream
and that not harvested has been ruined.
Fences and bridges were washed away,
and for quarter of a mile the st. Louis
& San Francisco track ia under water
and the Santa Fe bridge has
been taken out ak miles north.
stopping traffic on both roads. Resi-
dents in the southern part Of town were
moved out this afternoon in boats as
their homes are surrounded by water
and some OF the houses may Re carried
away before morning by the raging tor
rent
The herald., 1894-06-11
Cyc,inr Recommended For women.

The Professional Woman's league
met last week in the old quarters at 30
West Thirtieth street. Mrs. Meta Jean
Boardman of England spoke of "Bicy-
cling In It's Relation to Dress Exercise
and Health" Among other things she
said that she thought all women were
more or less interested in what concern-
ed their health, and that no medicine
was 80 beneficial in every way as cy-
cling. Her own costume Of gray cheviot
knickerbockers, double breasted box
coat, cap, outing shirt and suede leg
gings were represented in a large pic
ture and were fully described by Mrs.
Boardman. New York News.
The herald., 1894-06-11
sUICIDED FOR LOVE.

b. f. Cox Kills Himself Because Laura
wheeiwright Married Another Man.
BosToN, June 10.-A startling revela-
ton has just come to light tonight
which involves two of Boston's wealthiest
families. and a marriage and a suicide
are the principal features.
Last Tuesday afternoon Miss Laura
Wheelwright. daughter of John w.
Wheelwright of the firm of Wheel.
wright, Eldridge & Co., commission
merchants, was married to George Her.
bert Wendlsr of Long Liton Hall, Sur
rey, England, in Kings chapel, in this
city, by Rev. j. F. d. Peabody Of Har-
ward.
Prior to leaving her home the bride
received letter from Benjamin F. Cox,
30 years old, in which he said: 81 can
not bear to live through your wedding
day." Later in the day the friends OF
Cox found him dead at his home. He
had committed suicide.
IL has just transpired that Cox was in
love with Mics Wheelwright but his
feelings were not reciprocated. The de-
ceased was a prominent member of the
Boston Athletic association, Puritan and
Eastern yacht clubs.
The herald., 1894-06-11
GERMAN DAY.
IT IL Celebrated In Great style mt the
hIidwinter Fair.

1t IL Celebrated In Great style mt the
Midwinter Fair.
SAN Francisco. June 10.-German day
at the midwinter fair equalled the ex-
pectations OF all those who had been
making elaborate preparations for it for
some time pact. The attendance was
very large. By 3 O'Clock this afternoon
nearly $4,000 people had passed into the
grounds. A very high wind was blow
Ing oil day and but for that TACT the
celebration would have been a perfect
one.
The parade In the morning was tho
most extensive seen in San Francisco
since the opening OF the fair, and when
the procession entered the grounds there
was the greatest enthusiasm. Interest
ing literary and musical exercises were
held in Festival hall and at their conclu-
zion the crowds in attendance seemed to
fill every part of the exposition grounds.
The main buildings were crowded more
than on any other day since the fair
opened. A ball at the Vienna Prater
tonight closed the celebration.
The record OF the turnstiles shows that
IS, 643 people passed into the grounds.
But 20 cents admission was charged.
The herald., 1894-06-11
The cHILpREN's FRIEND.
what an Old Man of Eighty Has Done For
Boys and Girls.

''Hellop'
Hello yourself, little man. How are
your"
'I'ze we'll. I'ze Kenneth. We dess
moved. Wasser you's namer"
"Oh, my names Herman. It's nice
morning, Kenneth"
"Ess. I'ze comm to see 90. +"
A moment later the baby trotted
through the gate and took a seat by the
side Of the old man.
They were a great contrast, the snowy
head and the golden one-the old man
laying off life's armor, the little lad just
brclSling it on, yet they were not so
very far apart, after all.
They talk of the flowers, the birds
and the sllimmering water before them.
They watch the white sails appear and
disappear The little boy prattles Of
himself, and the old man listens.
And a wonderful friendship springs
up between the two. As the summer
days wane they become almost insepa-
The herald., 1894-06-11

rable. The old mans eyesight is failing.
The boy becomes eyes to him. After a
lifetime spent in the thiokest Of life's
battle the old man is spent and worn.
He finds rest and consolation in the COM
pany of the child, and with him he lives
over once more his childhood days.
One day the little fellows cheeks are
wet with tears In answer to anxious
queries, he says:
''I'ze been cwyin.
"Yes, I see, but what about?"
81 bwealzed my toy wagon.
"Oh, that is too bad"
And with many expressions of SYM
pathy the tears are wiped from the rosy
cheeks, and the child is comforted until
he is smiling again.
''Does you ever bweak your toys,
grandpa?" he asks.
Sometimes, the old man thought
fully replies as he brings to mind vari.
Gus shattered business schemes, broken
idols of one sort and another that have
strewn his pathway, sometimes, but, !"
he adds, "the toys are not worth crying
about. "
"Did you cwy, grandpa?"
eyes, cried when broke my toys.
just like you, little boy"
''Well, why amt de toys made
strong so dey won't break?"
Dear little fellow He does not know
that grandpas toys and his were differ
ent, and grandpa does not tell him Of
the Trailer toys than his broken cart men
love and weep over their destruction,
fhaRHthion ftfF RR41rf Ha s fa8f ft ewaS
to take the place of the broken one, d
cart that will bear child's usage, such
a one as will delight the heart of the
boy. 80,
When finished, it was a beautiful
toy, strong and durable, made OF pine,
smoothed and oiled and trimmed In
brass headed nails.
A primitive workshop is fitted up and
little carts are made and presented to
other children. At last the idea gathers
force until from the tiny shop go dimin-
utive chairs and cradles, rockers, bed.
steads. complete sets of doll furniture
to the various hospitals in the city. In.
to many destitute home where child
ish lives grow stunted and dwarfed,
where little faces are gaunt and eerie,
these tokens of an old mans love found
their way.
Wagon loads of soft pine wood have
come to the workshop to be changed in
to these toys. Two thousand six hundred
and seventy-five pieces have been scat
tered over the state, some even making
their way into France and Germany.
For five years the little shop has beer
crowded with lumber, and the shelves
about the walls piled with the pretty
finished pieces, ready to be sent ava,
The herald., 1894-06-11
MUST PAY DUTY.

A Few Nicksnacks Brought by the Men
of the U. y. Steamer Lancaster Saized.
New YoRK, June 10.--The customs Of
icials at the barge Office were notified
that the men on the United States frig-
ate Lancaster. lying off Staten island,
had been caught smuggling dutiable
goods. The ship has just returned from
China and the sailors brought home
many ourios for their sweethearts and
wives. Some Of these articles are liable
for duty, and the county customs officers
seized them. A few dozen cigars were
alec seized. but they are such that no
one but sailor can smoke. The blue
jackets will not be allowed to take away
the curios without the payment OF duty.
The cigars will be confiscated.
The herald., 1894-06-11
UNADvIsED INrERrERENoE.
Governor Waite Would Like to See
Some More Troubis.

Governor Waite Would Like to See
Some More Troubis.
DENVER, June 10.-Governor Waite,
early this morning, in response to a
telegram from General Brooks, COM
manding the militia ct Cripple Greek,
informing him that the deputies we're
advancing on Bull Hill, ordered the fol-
lowing telegram cent:
General Brook-If, as you say, Sheriff
Bowers admits that the deputies refuse
to obey his orders and are acting in de-
fance thereof, they are not lawful
body; are only armed marauders, and
you must treat them as such.
"Order them to lay down their arms
and dispense. If they refuse, and you
have not force enough to suppress this
new insurrection, notify me and l will
call out enough unorganized militia to
enforce the order"
Commissioned Boynton, in command
OF the deputies, was shown the order
from the governor, and Immediately
wired his attorney, Hon. @. s. Thomas,
of this city, for advice. Mr.. Thomas
sent the following reply:
Mr.. Boynton-The sheriff of the
county ia engaged in enforcing order.
subduing or attempting to subdue
armed residence to the law or authori-
ties, or in overcoming theee who defy
the service of the process, in discharg-
ing the obligation OF his Office and main
tanning civil government. In doing this
he may call to his aid snd deputize rs
many citizens as may be necessary, and
no power, not even the federal govern.
ment, has lawful power to interfere
with or disarm him.
Boynton denies that Sheriff Bowers
has lost control of his men, or that they
are a disorderly body.