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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
FATAL coAsIING ACCIDENT.
Boys Run Into An Electric Car and
Two Deaths VIII Follow.
Bu The Associdted Pros.

Bv The Associated Press.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. la coasting
accident which resulted in the killing
of Robert Grinnell, the 9-year-old
son of Carrie Grinnell, and the fatal
wounding of the 7-year-old
boy, Albert Scahefer, occurred
in Moline, last night. The
boys were coasting on street intersecting
an electric street car track, and in going
down the hill, their sled was run into
by an electric car. Young Grinnell fell in
front OF the car and was dragged some
distance and his back was broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Express Was Behind Time.

WENTWORTH, N. H., Feb. f.-The Mon
treal express on the Concord and Mon
treal road ran into the rear of freight No.
G, just above West Rumney, yesterday,
and telescoped the rear car The engineer
of the passenger saw his danger in time,
and escaped. Three cars of the freight were
wrecked, and the damage 10 rolling stock
Is considerable. The express was several
hours behind time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
The Disposition OF Funds.
wedding out Ararchists.

MANSFIELD, Pa, Feb. 1.-Twepty depu-
ties made raid on the anarchist settle
ment in Bower Hill yesterday and ar
sested 10 Slavs and Italians. Only two
guns were found. Another raid was made
during the night, and 10 foreigners sus-
pected of burning the Essen tipple were
captured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Mrs. Foy's Testimony Contradieted.

CHICAGO, Feb. Michael Whalep,
police officer. testifiedIfor the defense in
the Coughlin trial yesterday. He stated
that he was with the defendant on the af-
ternoon of May ~ and May 10. thus con-
tradicting Mrs Foy. who testified that
Coughlin called at her house on each of
those evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

MISSEAPoLts. Feb. I. ~ The Journal
prints an article asserting that Mgr
OConnell OF the American college Gt
Rome. aud not Archbishop Ireland. is 70
became papsl ablegate in America. on
the approaching elevation Of Mgr. Satolli
IN the osrdinsi.t~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Not Democratic Enough.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 1.-The Ken
tucky general assembly passed a resolu-
tieR requiring the two senators from KEN
tucky 70 vote against the appointment Of
Wheeler III. Peckham justice of the .u-
preme court. because he is not true
blue" Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Drank Poisoned Coffee.

ST. Louis. Feb. Ia special from Jack
son says: w. Y. Walker. we'll known
throughout this section, and his wife
were poisoned at supper in some mys-
terious manner Both are dead. The
poison is supposed to have have admin
istered in their coffee, but there is no
clus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
who WIN Put Up Prescriptions?

The question has come up about pre-
ociptions and medicines. Much valuable
assistance can be given the work OF med-
cal relief II the drug stores will put up
THE NEWS prescriptions at cost-every
case for which such help Is asked being
guaranteed TO be case OF real necessity.
The News is far from believing the oft re-
peated slander that all prescription costs
the druggist is the expense OF the cork
and the bottle but on the contrary il knows
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

BosToN, Feb. 1.-About G:30 last night
woyoung men went into the store of
Jeweler Morse on w ashington street and
asked to look at some rings. While the
attention of the clerk was occupied with
one Of the men the other abstracted three
diamond rings valued at $3.50 The theft
was not found out until the two men had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

BALTIMORE, Feb THE yacht Dun
seness, built 10y Naval Architect Mallory
for Mrs. Lucy G. Carnegie at Sparrow
Point was launched yesterday afternoon
The yacht is fitted up with all modern
conveniences and ia n gem
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
A Peculiar Suicide.

YASKToS, :. d., Feb. Mrs. Olsen,
wife Of Norwegian farmer, fastened a
rope about her neck and tied the other
end TO an axle of wagon. Then she
gave the wagon push down hill, and
the weight Of the vehicle strangled her to
death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
The News Banks.

The Bank of American Loan and Trust
Co., has kindly placed at the disposal of
THE NEWS Bread Fund the handsome
little deposit boxes which are used
by depositors i'm their Olneyville
Branch. These boxes have been placed
in number OF public places for contri-
button and to any store, restaurant,
hotel or other establishment where peo-
pie congregate who will place them on
their counters THE NEWS will be glad to
furnish one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Another Continuation.

CHICAGO, Feb. The hearing of the
motion for new trial in the case of Muir
derer Prendergast has been continued for
two weeks, owing to the illness Of coun-
sci. Prendergast. pale and emaciated,
appeared in court for few minutes, but
was quiet and apparently unconcerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
JOINS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
IL Signs Nincty-year Contract and
Abandons the United Press.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-The Baltimore
American, the oldest daily newspaper in
the United States, and one OF the great
morning newspapers OF the South, today
signed a m-year contract and became
member of The Associated Press. The
American at the same time sewers all
rciatso with the United Press. The
service Of The Associated Press dates from
February II. The American is owned and
conducted by General Felix Angus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
TREASURY FIsures.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The treasury
statement issued today shows reduction
of between $1,000, 900 and $1,000, 900 since
Jan. in the amount available for the re-
duction of the public debt. The net loss
to the gold rescrve since the flrst of the
month il $l5, ,o92, ,729.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
BEGINNING THE WORK.

Eight applications came TO THE NEWS
ONCE, two for Office tickets and
nix for house visits. Except in
one instance these applications
were made by persons outside the family
Of the needy, who are engaged in relief
work and are well known to THE NEWS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
DR.. A. SAWYER'S SERVICES.

DR.. A. Sawyer, the well-known eye and
ear specialist of 416 Westminster street,
has offered his services free of all charge to
the needy for two weeks.
DIR. Sawyer will treat patients at his
office who are sent him witha News card.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
The Ormonde Ciub,r Bld.

LONDON, Feb. THE Sportsman says
that the Ormonde club will offer a purse
OF $4,000 FOR the projected contest be-
tween jackson and Corbett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
wind Demolished school building,

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa. Feb. The pri-
mary school building at Southampton
was blown down and totally demolished
during heavy windstorm yesterday af-
ternoon. The building was filled with
pupils-at the time, but all of them es-
capped, though several were slightly
bruised
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Got hut Little For Their Pain.

CHICAGO, Feb Banker Robertson
and his wife were bound and gagged by
three men in their home Mt Maple park,
snd the house ransacked. The robbers
search was not we'll rewarded, as they Sc
cured but $50 A posse is looking for the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Pas.cd a OuIet Dav

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. /. - Mr. Childs
physicians report that Mr.. Childs passed n
quiet day. lis, condition continues with.
out notable change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
FOUR BURIED IN ONE GRAVE.
D Home Made Desolatc by the Ravaecs
. Of Diphfheria.

BURLINGTON, L., Feb. 1.--Four children,
- four TO fourteen In the Robinson fam
n - Emburg Church, lows, died OF
btheria and were buried In one grave.
~ Others were buried a day or two ago.
y epodsmie " the place has caused
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

E5Save this illustration and descrip-
tion to compare with the pattern when
you receive It.
5O9-HOLROYD WAIST.
Sizes, "a, SO, 3S, and 40 Inches, Bust
Measure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

Halls Hair Remover cures dandrur end sc.ir
Affection, also All eases % bsldncis where the
glands which feed the roots VI me hsir are nol
closed up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

To grow old gracefully, one mus, live iempera,e.
~, calmly. mcthodcaiiyi be interested 10 all that
IL going on IN the world; he cheerful. happy and
coptentcd, and above all keep the blood piGc and
vigorous ~ the use VI Ayers ssrsspasiila BE
sure you CT AYsfa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
DUEL AvERTED.
Senator Boyd WIN Retract the State
ment He Made About Colonel Fisk.
Bu TNe ASsoclated Tress.

BIZ The Associated Press
DENVER, Feb. 1.-The threatened duel
between Colonel A. c. Fisk and
Senator David Boyd has been
averted, the Senator wrote a
letter to the colonel which the latter
says is entirely satisfactory, though he
refuses to make it public. 1t is said
the Senator will retract his statement
that the colonel never earned dollar
when the Senate meets next Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
Macveagh ON the ocean.

NEW YORK, Feb. Ambassador to Italy
Wayne MacYeagb sailed for Southampton
yesterday on the American liner Paris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
BREAD AGAIN TOMORROW.
Distribution Will Be Made
From Three Station
PROGRESS OF The FUND TO DATE.

Distribution VIII Bc Made for the
Present from Groups OF stations ON
Alternate Days-Datcs Of Distribu-
tiou viii BE Announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01
All You Have to Do Is to Present
Needy Cases to The News
AMI Consultation and Treatment Will Be
Gladly Given
HERE is THE NEWS STAFF OF DOCTORS.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
DIR r. ID. yHr,oof


r.. -. SAY
street, Street Westm
Visits Office consultation Office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-01

"'Whcrc do you want me to be nj night,
MIR. Boothf
"'Anywherc, my dear, wherever you
like; I'll find you"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
poSNETs AND HATS FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS.

that &c is his fault that the Massachusetts
young woman has not gone West with
him. She stayed behind not that she loved
the Massachusetts young man less, hut
that she loved Massachusetts more. espe-
Cially Boston. But as the Massachuset. :
young woman who did not go West with
the young man of Horace Greeley's day
became an old maid she missed the young
man. She Was left TO lavish her wealth Of
affection upon cats, birds. and other pets.
And thus il happened that a Massachu-
sets old maid. having nobody else TO leave
her fortune 20, recently left IL TO her pet
cat
There are those who think the tendency
OF our time is toward a reduction i'm the
ratio Of marriages 10 the population Of the
manageable In one sense his is a re-
suit Of the continual improvement IN the
independence and general social condition
Of women. Not only are thcy no longer
the slaves Of men. but they are lot OBJ
lised to tie themselves to men in order TO
get a living. AS civilization increases the
number OF occupations in which skill and
tact and passive endurance make success.
women, being often superior in these
respects, take possession OF a greater num-
bel Of places and crowd men out. The
tahles seem 10 be turled against The in
quiry of Miss Mona Card, us Marriage
Failure?' This question caused a great
deal of discussion in print few years
ago. II il is TO be answered in the aiiir-
mative-Which heaven forefend-then Il
must also be declared on the strength OF
the latest returns from Massachusetts,
that singeness is failure, tOO.-EX-
change
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
HORsEPLAY IN ENG LIsH SOCIETY.
Coarse Jokes and Risky Dancing Being In
dulged i'm by Smart Girls.

Skirt darcing. high play, and the lerpe'
tration of practical jokes seem TO be the
leading amusements Of country house par
ties I'm England. according TO recent
chroniclcr quoted by the San Francisco
Argonaut. lie says November is pre-
eminently the month FOR big shoots, ana
the country houses are full TO over
flowing Just now. I'm quiet houses moder-
ate hours are kept, gambling Tor heaVy
stakes is at a discount. and certain so
briefly prevails from sunrise to SHUTDOWN
In other houses, however. the fun wakes
fast and furious. No dancing Is consider
ed sport unless it be Of a nature import
ed from the Gaiety, such as the unforget-
table pas de quatre. 4 few smart girls
go so far as 10 take unto themselves the
voluminous skirts OF the serpentine frock
and try to initiate Miss Lettie Linds
dextertics." After explaining that the
serpentine skirts are made out OF no less
than a hundred yards Of the very finest
Chinese silk or crepe cut i'm triangular
pieces e give the appearance Of an infnity
OF Yards" CIR authority resumes: 1T
is ro,rattable 10 add that under some
roofs pretty heavy gambling is INDUCED IN
and haocarat and nap with high stakes
hayo as rfrv women as men yotaries,
10 sav nothing of practical joking or a
~reniIorely rovly sort, such az apple-pie
b-f-naffng Overlapping. certain
mo- disiuru'shcl lady amused herself
ono WHOLE evanne by standing In gallery
oYd trr1- ire pillows on the mems heads
az t1oy pa el in and out of the smoking
ROOM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
1 Ihonghtless Husband

Wo arc going 70 speak TO men to-day
those thnuchtlcss ones who love their
wives dearly. but who make their lives
t.l times harder than is necessary by
committing acts OF carclessness that mean
just SO much more work for the tired
lrdn.aud body of the woman they prom
isad to love ahd cherish.
Tre active busy creature whose daily
existence is passed out OF doors does not
'.iize how many steps it takes 10 Ret
l.. house into that state OF perfect order
mat greets his eyes whenever his steps
carry him into his home at close OF day.
Perhaps to him, the sigh that springs
from patient lips seems affected as the
wife brushes up the mud tracks he has
made upon the carpet, or picks up the
clothes be has thrown at random about
the tidy apartment
lie may think her over-particular II she
requests him not TO tilt back in his chair
or ch.dos him about rubbing his head
AGAINST the fresh wall paper. ana yet he
rl Doe the first 20 complain that their
apa.s look worn long before they should,
uoir furniture gives out uncOmmonly soon
af the wall paper has greasy look he
Doesn't see I'm Mr. SO-and-sO's house across
i.e way.
We believe AN men mean to be kind,
boo they err through carelessness. 1t is
ua uacs. the worrying little things that
bring the lines Of care to a wife's face long
,ore they should be there. When lavish
with your means and honestly sincere in
g0lr affection be little more careful
bout the trivalities. Dor't fret the tidy
wives with acts OF slOvenly indulgence or
f.,getulness. Watch and see where you
,aH help them and If you are too blind to
selyor now that can be done, don't him
ler them Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
KILLED HERSELF ~ PUBLIC.
How Bereayed Chinese Fiancee Ended
Her DAYS.

Mr.. Medhurst, for many years British
consul at Shanghai tells in the Lon.
don Million of a singular card invita-
ton which he once received in China
1t was from lady. Initiating her in
tentiOl TO commit suicide on a specified
date She was very young and attrac-
tive, and belonged 90 a wealthy family;
but the Chinese gentleman 70 whom
she had been afiianced from childhood
having died just before the date Fixed
for their nuptials, she save out that she
deemed it Der dut" 10 render hef
widowhood irrevocahle by dying Win
her betrothed. - she sent cards
around 20 the local gentry giving notice
of her nUruCse. No attempt was made by
her relatives or the local authorities
20 Illustrate her design. though Mr.. Mend
hurst appealed 10 the .mandarins' the
general opinion being that she was ABOUT
20 perform a meritoriOus act. Event.
ualiy, On the day named, the woman ail
deliberately sacrifice her life In the pre-
sence Of thousands Of spectators. \
stage was erected I'm open fields, with
tented frame over IL, from which was
suspended a slip of scarlet crepe. one
end Of this slip she fastened round her
neck, and then. embracing "A little hoy
presented by one OF the bystanders, she
mounted "A chair and resolutely jumped
off. "hcr little clasped hands saluting the
assemblage as her body twirled round
with the tightening cord" The woman
was not bounded on by frantic mob,
as,was the practice at suttees In india,
but immo.ation appeared to be an entirely
voluntarily act. Sacrifices OF this kind
according 10 Mr. Mendhurst, are not
uncommon In certain districts OF China
and. strange 10 say. they are rewarded
with monuments, sometimes erected by
order OF the emperor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
An Economic Millennium.

I'm the twentieth century the private
soldier In the armies OF Europe Will have
learned what fools men are TO night. When
that time comes, hunger, now promoted
hv the waste of preparation for war, WIZ
have ceased The barriers OF hostile tarins
now separating European cour tries wiz
have been thrown down. Men VIII nave
become free 10 serve each other IN the
sunnly OF all their wants. The military
caste will have ceased 10 be honored, The
ueIl-trained officers OF the armies VIII
have been promoted from their present
v,orse.than- MUSCLES positions 10 become
cantains OF industry. They will then hold
positions OF power and influence, carrying
neace. goodwill. and plenty among al
the nations Of the earth. pynastle5 VIII
have been deposed. Rulers who no"
claim to rule by birth or privilege, and
who have attempted to resist the VIII
of The private soldiers drawn from the
ranks OF the people. will have been over
come by force II necessary. Men "nen
ordered 10 turn their bayonets against
each other will have turned them on tnose
by whom the orders were given Govern,
ment Of the people. by the people; aha
for the people. Will have been established
I'm Europe as nrnhy az u "V" - ." '''
limited States.
science will have gained control over the
nitrogen OF the atmosphere. The SOIL
no longer worked as a mine. out as
laboratory will then supply the abundance
Of food. fuel. fibre. and fabric necessary
10 comfortable subsistence IN measu'eiess
abundance. The man who possesses aver
age intelligence coupled with INDUSTRY
and who Is governed by personal reh-
eion based on reason and not on super
st,tion. viii be so sure OF material well
ssrs TINT II will not pay to be rich. Ed
x,ard Atkinson. IN 1.-The Edge Of the ru.
,mre- Mcciures Magazine for January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
,oaar. and band Of IL edged the short

collar. and a band Of IL edged the short
elbow sleeve.
1 admired also white crepon gown.
with twists Of golden brown velvet for
belt and trimmings.
A bright afternoon dress was OF clear
red cheviot, with a skirt trimmed with
two broad bands OF white cloth. en-
oroidered In scarlet shades. and edged with
mink bands. The waist was almost tight
hitting, and was more elaborat, than is
ufral. pointed front OF white cloth
brightly embroidered-was inserted. and
broad band Of mink came round the
collar and down each side OF the front.
narrowing into point at the belt. White
cloth epaulettes. mink edged. fell over the
shoulders, and white cuffs were added
to che scarlet sleeves. This was for a
fourteen-year older.
In cloaks | saw much OF the same
styles as We older folks affect-revers.
FUR bands, velvets. pushes, ct al,-with
touch OF youthfulness added TO make
them suitable and wholly charming.
More ingenuity is expended on the
fancy dress for little folks than upon the
more sensible home gown. The brightest
twins in all the world-just five years old
apiece-were clad In this fashion to a
children's gathering that opened the New
Year. The boy was n true cavalier, with
his short casaque of dark-green cloth,
his dainty lace tie. his white leather
breeches and belt. and his golden helmet
with great plumes soaring above. flarlng
white cuffs and neat black stockings
and slippers. lie carried his sword proud
~. manfuly protecting the quaint sister
that walked by his side. Her short blue
silk frock, edged with u rufllc, was COW
cred by a sheer muslin apron. white
fichu made the waist, crossed In front,
and with the ends tucked under a broad
blue sash. that tied at one side. Her
arms were covered with queer old black
silk mitts The hat was the queerest
part of her for IL was almost as tall as
shea big fare with high puftings OF silk
about the crown. and a circle OF broad
plumcs standing up therefrom.
a neat skating costume shows n long
blouse i'm white cloth. falling over black
velvet skirt, edged with white Mongolian
4 velvet yoke is inserted. fur-edged. The
child carries a white muif, and wears a
little velvet cap.
| reproduce some the newest shapes in
hoods aud bonnets for the younger folk
The pretty fur-edgcd hoods. with high
bows. wings and plumes are worn by
very little ones; and the big dropping
hats. with broad brims that are caught
I'm fetching gathers and curves, for the
older ones. The ribbon the plume, and the
chou. I'm velvet, are most suitable for
trimming
EVA A. SCHUBERT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Gnrr mrs. Tno.s In Sections.

10 the cye II an honest man no TOOL Is
a burglars tool. Were he TO ma most
approved Kit he would merely think that
a mechanic had lost his stock IN trade
Drills. punches, bits. and ordinary I'M
mics have each almost counterpart III
omen daylight work, and only TO the
sophisticated would N appear that the DTS
of steel were implements OF crime. 10
those who know. the two distinctive Dur
glars tools are the sectional jimmy anu
miners. the first being a steel bar so ar
ranged that it can be unscrewed INTO se'-
erai pieces for convenience In carrying.
The other is like a pair OF curling-tongs,
rho cIutching end being armed with nttle
teeth. and is used for turning keys IN
doors from the outside The manufacture
of these tools is not. as has been sup
posed. confined exclusively 10 any set OF
men. A burglar, desiriOus OF obtaining
kit. will go 10 a hardware store ana pur-
chase drills. brace and bits, punches, ana
wedges these latter being In a series,
iron, those the thinness OF a, knife blade
to others the thickness Of ones head. ms
assortment OF seemingly innocent TOOLS
he takes TO a mechanic with INSTRUCTIONS
TO temper them 10 certain haruiiess'
To another blacksmith he goes, and draw
ing a diagram, has piece or iron maze
in accordance.
Sull another makes him second part
and finally the thief has drag lh'
most powerful, and perhaps the most
useful tool. from his standpoint, that can
be used in opening a safe. 1t consists OF
a long screw. with simple iron braces to
he attached by link TO the knob OF the
door.
A hole is bored through the front OF the
safe By means OF "A Bit block Is adj
iusted on the inside, and on this Is placed
the point Of the screw, which - turned
by a crank. As the screw revolves II
penetrates further and further, until the
back ls reached. Then. as the tremendous
pressure continues, something has 70 give
The front generally being ripred out.
The apparatus, in addition TO us sim
plicity and quick work,has the advantage
OF being ess.-Philadelphia Times.