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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

the religion in which he had been trained
as youth. Alexander Webb is a man of
high education and broad outlook on the
things of life, and his testimony, given in
all sincerity and with perfect knowledge
of the facts of which he speaks, is to be
studied with interest. He also had the
unique experience during the Congress of
raising by his utterances at one time
storm of opposition such as was not faced
by any other speaker. But of that more
later.
Mr.. Webb was born an American, of
good family, and was enabled to have the
best of education, and the best OF sur
roundings in his home. He was deep
student of the religious systems of the
world, but was reared a Christian Some
ten years ago an official appointment took
him TO Turkey in Governmental capac-
ity, and that date marks the beginning
of the important change in his opinions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

List of New Books Added to the Prov
idence Public Library.

List of New Books Added to the Prov
idence Public Library.
The number of volumes issued during
the week ending Feb. /, 1894, is 2255;
daily average of 375.
Among the additions of the past week
are +. e. Selous' attractive volume on
''Travel and Adventure in Southeast
Africa" 4O35.19, and the new edition, just
published, of Bayard Taylor's Ellis
tory of Germany" brought down to date
by Mrs. Taylor, 2063.25b. The library
has received from the United States
commissioner of education the latest
printed annual report, and also three
specially prepared publications Of excep-
tional interest-the catalogue of the "Mo-
del Library" the supplementary
Statistics of Public Libraries" 1898;
and the full "Report" of the "Com-
mittee of Ten," on secondary School
Studies" in the the United States. In
connection with the same subject, see
the article by the chairman of the COM
mittee president Elliot), in the Educa-
tional Review, February, 1894; and that
by DIR. w. T. Harris, in the January issue.
The library has also received from the
Department of State the first two numbers
of its invaluable "Bulletin of the Bureau
of Rolls and Library" from the New York
Bureau of Statistics of Labor, its ninth
and tenth reports, and from the United
States Bureau of Statistics OF Labor, its
last printed annual report.
On relief methods for the unemployed
see the timely articles in the Review of
Reviews, January, p. 29-40; FEBRUARY, p.
1891 Henry Georges article, show to
Help the Unemployed" North American,
February; methods OF Relief for the TN
employed" by Mrs. Lowell, Forum, Feb
ruary; also her earlier treatise, "Public
Relief and Private Charity" 1Ss4), S097,5;
j. III. Finley's article, Chautaquan, Feb
ruary, on charity organization;
G. 8. Locks volume of that title (1S9O),
S097. Mrs. Lowell's article, Chautauquan,
V. 9, D. S0-S2, 05i49.9; Charities Review,
November, 1902; the 1892 volume OF the
National Conference of Charities" etc,
%. 42S-7t, s492.3.19; on foreign methods,
Miss Balch,s "Public Assistance of the
Poor in France" American Economic As
sociation Papers, July, 1888; and the in
valuable series of Foreign Reports, parts
IL 1s92-93) of the "Royal Commission OF
Labor" of Great Britain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
AN INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE.
A New Organization for Political Pur-
poses i'm Process Of Formation.

The workinPmen's meeting in Brown
son Lyceum Hall yesterday afternoon was
attended by 90 or 90 representatives of the
several wards. Richard McGuy was
chairman, and his speech directed atten-
tion to the alleged lukewarmness of the
two leading political parties in recognizing
the laboring classes as a political fac
tor. He thought it was about
time that they did something for them
selves. Resolutions were submitted de-
claring that the labor interests OF Rhode
Island demand the organization OF an In
dependent Industrial Alliance, the object
OF which will be to secure just and proper
recognition through political chan
nels, legislative and executive,
of such necessary measures
as the wage-earners of this State may
from time to time desire. Some objection
was raised on the ground that suspicion
might be directed at the delegates
should they nominate their own
leaders for Office. Some one intro
duced an independent platform,
but committee OF five was appointed,
consisting OF Richard McGuy, p. III.
Quinn, J. r. McHugh, J. J. McKiernan, J.
J. Flanagan and Luke Kavsnaugh, which
will seek to draft n constitution to satisfy
the conflicting opinions OF the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

and life. He improved his opportunity
TO investigate the claims and the practi-
cal workings OF the faith OF Islam, and
the result was his entire conversion to
those doctrines. Therefore, when his
term of Office ended, instead OF returning
to his American home, he remained In
the East, continuing his studies, and
travelling into Arabia, and other Moham-
medap countries. He soon became fam
Gus, as was to be expected OF such q
noted proselyte, and OF late years has en-
tirely devoted himself to the work OF
spreading the cause of his faith where
ever his influence might be effective. He
was one OF the most active influences at
the Parliament. But the immediate cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
BELovEp nv ALL
Philadelphia Mourns the Loss a. uss
Famous Phiianthropisa


Famous Philanthrepisa
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 5.-There was prob
ably not single church in this city In
which some touching allusion was not
made yesterday to the memory Of George
w. Childs. At st. James Protestant
Episcopal church, of which the deceased
was vestryman, An eloquent tribute was
paid by the pastor, Rev. Joseph N.
Blanchard. There were few callers at she
house and these consisted OF intimate
friends Of the family.
The arrangements for the funeral ere
nearly completed. There will be private
services at the residence, TO be followed
by a public service at ST. James church at
| o'clock tomorrow. Bishop Potter Of
New York will oficiate. He will be as
sisted by Bishop Whitaker Of Philadelphia
and Rev. Dr. Blanchard. the pastor OF the
church.
The remains will be temporarily m-
TERED in the Drexel mausoleum at Wood
lawn cemetery, the body to be placed in
the catacomb next to the one occupied by
the remains of the late A. j. Drexei, the
business partner and boon companion OF
Mr.. Childs The employees OF The Public
Ledger will attend the funeral in body.
Arrangements are being made for special
trains from New York and Washington
to accommodate those who expect to at
tend the funeral. 1t is expected that
President Cleveland, with the members OF
his cabinet and several senator's and con-
gressmen, will attend.
A meeting Of the employees of The
Public Ledger was held yesterday after
noon. Colonel Muckle, who has been
employed on the paper over 30 years,
acted rs chairman. Addresses were made,
at which a minute prepared by Addison
Bourke, which attested to the esteem In
which the deceased was held, was adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

General Lewis Richmond Is dead.
Professor Edmund Frenzy died at Paris
Boston's relief fund now amounts to
$76, 177s9.
An early trial Of the Pollard Breckin-
ridge suit is probable.
Half a block of the best business sec
tion of Omaha was burned.
The case of Rev. DR.. Burtsell was de-
cided against him in Rome.
The Brandywipe -four mills in Will
mington, Del. were burned
G.. & Il. G.. Place g. Co. q leather factory
at Woburn, Mass, was burned.
The steamer Halifax run into q bark
and ferryboat in Boston harbor.
Wilbur Atkins, a demented man, has
suddenly disappeared from Saco, Me.
Mrs. Susan G. Barker, widow of Nathan
Barker of the famous family of concert
singers, is dead.
Ira l.. McClary. well-known citizen Of
Caledonia county. VT, died suddenly at
Peacham, in his 10Th year
A cooperative shoe manufacturing
company has been organized at Brockton,
Mass, by number of shoemskers.
The operatives Of G. w. g. A. ID. Glea-
sons wooIen mill at Stow, Mass, have
had their wages reduced 10 per cent.
Schooner Laura l.. Sprague had hole
stove in her bottom while passing through
a draw bridge al New Bedford, Mass.
Frederick NJ Somers, the founder OF
the San Francisco Argonaut and OF Cur
rent Literature, died ab Southampton.
Eng.
The Biddeford (Are) board Of trade will
call mass meeting Of citizens TO see
about raising q stock company TO build a
new hotel.
Frank Merrill, desperate character.
broke Jail at Rutland, VT, but was caught
after sharp chase. Merrill broke Jail
five times In Montreal.
Colonel John g. Lincoln, for many
years n leading merchant and citizen Of
Concord. n. H.. and ex.commander OF q
militia regiment, Is dead
Judge Wheeler OF the superior court Of
Connecticut states that hereafter divorce
cases must be heard In open court and
not privately before q committee--
The Somerset Mel Argus. the organ Of
the Democratic party I'm Somerset county,
which suspended publication. is to start
again independent politically
Hon. samuel Hale. treasurer OF the
Portsmouth Manufacturing company, OF
South Berwick, Me-. was badly injured
In runaway accident at Salmon Falls
N. II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
DR.. A. SAWYER'S SERVICES

that plenty of druggists will be glad to
knock off something for cases of need
because they are doing it every day, just
as doctors are in the regular course of
business.
The suggestion comes from an offer
made by downtown drug store to put
up prescriptions for NEWS patients free of
any cost whatever. The News felt that
one firm ought not make all the sacrifice
and asked him to wait little until a
general expression from the druggists
might be secured.
Here is a copy OF The NEWS Free Med
ical Attendance card for use of office APP
plicants only:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
CHURCH BLOWN DOWN.
Many Christian Endeavorers More OF
Less Seriously Injured.

BrRmSGHAx, Ala, Feb. 5.--A heavy
wind and rain storm passed over Gate
City. six miles from here. The Congrega-
tional church was blown down and a
number Of persons were injured. The
Christian Endeavor society, composed of
80 women and children, was holding n
meeting at the time. The roof was
crushed In. burying them beneath the
debris. Nearly every person iu the build
ing was more or less injured, and three
will probably die
The building was a small frame sirnc.
turs. otherwise many would have been
killed In this city several roofs were
blown OF houses, but no one was in
cured, '~~,--.-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

The American Mussulman at the Par
Lament Of Religions.

Alexander Russell Webb, the American
Mussulman, whose name became so famil-
lar To the readers OF reports OF the Parlia-
ment of Religions, stands as perhaps the
most singular, the most unique character
OF all the participants In that great Con-
gress of Faiths. For instead of being
here to present the religion of his
inheritance, of his youth, of his own ma
tionality, he came to show to Americans
a religion which he, an American
himself, had adopted to the exclusion OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Both Branches Meet Tonight to Dis
cuss Important Matters.

cuss Important Matters.
Aside from the consideration of the
plans for the new Union passenger station
by the City Council tonight, the election
of an assessor of taxes and surveyor of
lumber will be proceeded with in con-
vention. 1t is expected that the
committee on city engineers depart
ment will report a substitute bill
relative to the vesting of the prepara-
tion and supervision of plans and specif-
cations of public buildings in that de-
partment The discussion in the Com
mon Council at its last session developed
considerable opposition to the measure,
particularly in that it omitted
any provision for the approval OF the
plans by joint standing committees, and
also because no definite information was
obtainable as to the item of expense in
volved in the change. The committee will
meet this week, and it is
thought that amendments will be
presented whereby the control
OF the architectural department will
be restricted and the compensation for ad-
ditional service fixed at reasonable sum.
ThS figures submitted by Chairman Bur-
ton of the committee on city property of
the annual expenses of the architects
department in Boston were almost equi-
valent to the statement OF the fees
paid to architects under the present
system for period OF four years, and it
should be borne i'm mind that during the
past two years the outlay upon school
buildings has been far in excess of the ex-
penditure for long period. 1t is one of
the most important questions that is
likely to be considered by the City Council
during the year, and before such radical
change is instituted, it should be
thoroughly discussed and analysed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
british steamcr sunls.

LONDON. Feb. 5.--Bark Egero (Nor.),
from Bremen, for Pensacola. has been
towed into Mandal. She is short of pro-
visions.
The steamer Khio (Br.), Rcdman. which
arrived at Leith, Jan. 81, from Baltimore,
and the steamer GodmundinQ CBr) have
been in collision at Leith. The latter
vessel was sunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
The Banisow's Rough Passage.
The Beta Badly battered.

HALIFAX, Feb. 5.-Steamer Beta ar
rived yesterday from Matanzas She has
cargo of sugar. From north of Hatteras,
she encountered terrific gales and high
seas. On last Tuesday she was boarded
by an immense wave, which washed
away the deckhouse, gutted the chart
room, broke the bridge rail and smashed
two of her boats to pieces and did consid-
erable minor damage about the decks
One of the crew, named Mcdonald, was
swept of the bridge and broke his collar
his collar bone.
The British steamer Persian Monarch,
which arrived at this port on Saturday,
for coal, after having n rough passage of
~ days, resumed her voyage yester day.
having procured a fresh supply.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Who VIII Put Up Prescriptions?

The question has como up about pre-
sciptions and medicines. Much valuable
assistance can be given the work of medi-
cal relief II the drug stores will put up
THE NEWS prescriptions mt 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-
pcated 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, 1894-02-05
A New Hamp.h,re My.tery.

CONCORD, n. H., Feb. 5.--Meager details
of mystery at Warner give rise to the
suspicion of murder. About four weeks
with $500 and check A few days later
he mysteriously disappeared. A man
has just been found with the check which
the stranger had in his possession just be-
fore he left. The second man could not
explain where he obtained the check and
was taken into custody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

BosroN. Feb. 5.-As Patrolman Dun
bar was arrcstinga a man for drunkenness.
some one took the club out of his pocket
and struck him severe blow on the head.
rendering him insensible. During the
melee the prisoner and party who struck
the blow escaped. The patrolman sus-
tanned a severe scalp wound, i-2 inches
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
For a Fight to n Finish.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-George Dixon and
Youn q Griffo have been matched to fight
to finish, for 5000 side and the largest
purse offered. The men are to weigh 100
pounds nine hours before entering the
ring. Each has posted $1,000 for felt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

W ". wilder. mayor % Albany Ca, says ne has
suffered with rheumatism for hfteen years. and in
that time he tried all the so-cailed specifics but 10
no purpose. Ills grandson, who was on the w. a
W. railroad. finally got him y bottle % y. y. n.
The hrst bottle of =. y. y. showed It's remarkable
effects. and after using short time the rheumatism
disappeared and he writes no feels like new man,
tism suffers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb 5.-A special
from Everett says that the president OF
the Athletic association of that city
wired w. A. Brady that the Everett club
would give $50 900 for the Corbett-Jackson
6Uht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Murder In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-John Roos. 80 years
of age, a watchman in the San Diego
building AZ River street. was murdered
early yesterday morning, his head and
face being pounded to a jelly with an iron
bar. The police are looking for Charles
Kern, young man who was watchman
of the building before Roos. He Is known
to have been very bitter against Roos for
taking his place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
You May Depend Upon lit Is the
Best!

A number OF newspapers all over the
country are handling Worlds Fair Port
folios after the coupon part method now
~ pUuutHr- vitfr- Nfs~-- -rrarirr-.-a4iht c-s--
peciaf point about THE NEws edition is
That ii is the BEST published. There is
none so good. II costs THE News moro
than would any of the others and THE
NEWS offers ID to It's coupon clippers at
the same prio'. TnE NEWs PROPOSES al
WAYS to give the beat tu lc had.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
PRESCRIPTIONS AT COST.

scriptions" noticed; would say that we
shall be pleased TO put up prescriptions
for the real needy people OF Providence at
cost price for the next 80 days; and we
may extend that time IL required. All
prescriptions left TO ms viii be com
pounded by Registered Pharmacist, who
also is graduate from College of Pnar-
macy. Very truly yours,
SUNDIN q Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
WiImrr won Roth FaIIs.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 5.-Charles Wilmer
wrestled Martin Muldoon, Graeco. Roman
style, best two In three bouts, for gate re-
ceipts Wilmer won first fall in IL min
utes, and the second in 40 minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Her Decks Swept Clean,

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 5.-The Glouces-
ter schooner James and Ella, which ar
rived here yestesday from Georges Bank,
had everything movable swept from her
decks last Tuesday night. She sprung
aleak and the water rose until the cabin
fires were put out BY hard work the
men kept the vessel afloat until the leak
was partially closed. The men were kept
mt the pumps constantly until the vessel
reached here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

DIR. A. Sawyer, the wellknown eye and
ear specialist of die 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 with a NEWS card.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Used n .yackkuife.

BosToN, Feb. 5.-Edward Bell. aged q,
living at l02 Essex street, attempted sui-
eide by cutting his throat with n jack
knife while suffering from delirium tre-
mems
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
A story From Nevada.

CARSON New. Feb. "A brilliant
meteor, which must have weighed IO.OW
tons, struck the earth ~ miles from Can
dolaris causing n shock like an earth
quake. Searchers report that they found
hole 100 feet square where the meteor
struck and that fragments we're picked
up all around.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. g. - The Boston
Lancers arrived yesterday. The Cont
mental Guards were on hand to receive the
Boston military and escorted the visitors
TO the steamer Jesse X. Belle, where a
sumptuous feast was served. Elaborate
preparations have been made by the local
military for the entertainment Of their
fyneata
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
BEGINNING THE WORK.

Eight applications came to The News
office, two for Office tickets ana
six 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, 1894-02-05

CAMBRIDGE, MAJ. Feb. 5.-Fire this
morning destroyed the stable of r. II.
smith at 3s Cherry street. Four horses
we're burned to death. The fire is be.
ieved to be incendiary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Ex-senator Wilkinson Dead.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 5.--The Pioneer Press
special from Wells announces the death
in that town of Morton s. Wilkinson,
aged 20. Mr.. Wilkinson was one of the
earliest United States senator's from this
state and was Democrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

mys,eriously missing. He left the store
of his father Saturday in n pung with
country produce. bound for this city, and
has not been seen since He had a sum
Of money with him, and foul play il
feared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Died by His Own Hand.

SALKM. Mass. Feb. 5.-John w. Cres-
sey, aged "a, carpenter, committed sui
eide, yesterday. by hanging himself in his
cellar. He had been Respondent for some
TINA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
BREAD Distribution.
Will Be Made From Three
Stations Each Day.
PROGRESS OF THE FUND TO DATE.

Distribution VIII BE Made for The
Present from Groups OF stations ON
Alternate Days, Thus Affording Re-
lief TO All.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

CHILLTcorHE, Mo. Feb. 5.-Forty-six
head of valuable horses were burned, to-
gether with two barns of Hon. Henry G.
Ireland, near here. The fire was of in
cendiary origin. Loss, $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
The following letter explains itself:
LIBERTY PHARMACY,

los Mathewson street, Providence, II. l.,
sUNDIN a CO.,
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.
FEBRUARY. 1, 1891.
To THE EDITOR or THE News.
Your call for "Who will put up pre-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Radical. win In AreentIne.

BUENos AYREs. Feb. 5.-The Radicals
have been victorious in. the congressional
election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Insurgent Priest and Followers Killed.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 5.Father Cas-
panetta. the revolutionary priest, has
finally lost his life while in the act of
leading armed forces against the govern
ment in the mountainous regions of the
state of Mexico. Ten of his followers
were also killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

PORTSMOUTH. Y. H., Feb. 8. 5.-George II.
MARSHALL eyed 20 years. VI York, Ne, is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

Ayers cherry rcttord affords relief In pneumo.
mia, bronchitis and consumption
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

THE NEWS Bread will be distributed
hereafter from the following stations, as
follows:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Ar THE REQUEST or
THE NEWS

Dk......... .......,......s.....
.VgiH giuc-trcc Of dnD ErpcHsc cons,Itd-
tion at his Office, No. No.........................
Street, 10
.s................... .s.s+.....s...s..s...ss...
Good only when Countersigned on the Back.
Patients at home need no card. Simply
leave name and address with THE NEWS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

Patrick w. Bowes, 2Ss and POI Atwells
avenue.
10 to IL A. NJ.
Albert Roberts, corner Veazie and
O'Neil streets (Wanskuck).
IL to II A. NJ.
j. r. Anthony, corner Burnside and
Sayles streets, South Providence.
4 90 2 II. NJ.
s. G. Vose, sos Potters avenue.