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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
MOTHERS TO BLAME.
Why So Many Children Have TO Wear
Glasses and Have Weak Eyes.

Are the mothers to blame? lCan the
children who are compelled to wear
glasses thank their mother for their weak
eyesf There Is prominent physician in
Providence who says that they can,
and he claims 10 know what he is talking
about.
One day last week he had no less than
four cases where children were suffering
from diseases OF the optic nerve and he Is
OF the opinion that il is caused by the
carelessness of mothers or nurses.
This subject is a hobby with him, and
when IL is introduced he would never be
weary OF talking about 1t, for he believes
that something ought to be done to make
those who have charge OF children
more careful for their welfare. For this
reason nothing makes him more indig-
napt than to sec woman wheeling a
baby along in carriage, the canopy
thrown back and the sun streaming down
directly into the eyes of the winking and
blinking infant.
Try it yourself, he says, and see how
you like IL. Take those eyes that have
become used to the light and glare OF
many summers, and therefore OF greater
strength than an infants, and lie fiat on
your back with your widely opened
eyes turned full in the face of the great,
bright sun. Then, when the eyes COM
mence TO water and ache, you can appre-
ciate the feelings OF the infant whose
canopy is never changed and whose care
taker Is entirely oblivious to the position
OF the sun.
When the nurse starts out, fof instance.
the canopy is probably placed at the right
angle, but although she may be out OF
doors two hours and make dozen differ
ent turns IN that time, the protection re-
mains at the same position, and, as
tho result, the infants eyes grow weaker
and weaker until at last, a few years later
they give out in earnest and the physician
and the glasses are called in to remedy
what mig mt so easily have been prevented
That is the way in which the doctor ex-
plains IL and IL it is a fact it is certainly 9
point worth knowing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
C0UNTERFEITS.
Look Out For Quarters Bear
ing 1894 Date.
City Being Flooded With Counterfeits
and Pretty Good Ones.

Examine all your silver quarters, for
some expert showers OF the
queer are at work in TINS
city and certain sections are
being flooded with dangerous counter
felt quarter dollar silver piece.
Several days ago they made their ap-
pearance and yesterday bar-keeper In
Clemence street was victimized.
Several Washington street storekeepers
have worthless quarters in exchange for
good cigars and honest money, while
a number Of horse-car conductors are
shy in personal property as they have to
make up TO the company in good and law
full funds any fares taken.
The imitation is a good one, the coun-
terfeit bears the date OF 1894, mas good
color, but the ring is little off and the
coin In light.
The police are investigating the case and
endeayoring TO locate those who have
been putting it out, but it is believed to
be the work of experts and not OF local
talent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
LAST EDITION
CASE OF MURDER
Body Of Clara Curtis Taken
From the Grave
DiscIoses Bullet Wound That Un-
doubtedly Caused Death.

PAwTUcKET, June S.--The mysterious
death OF Clara Curtis assumed a more serl-
Gus phase today anu what at first appeared
to be a case of abortion may probably de-
velop into a murder. A IL o'clock this
forenoon, Medical Examiner Garvin
proceeded to the quaint old cemetery at
D.a ond Hill and the remains of the un-
fortunate young woman were exhumed in
the presence of Medical Examiner Palmer
OF Providence, Medical Examiner Kelle-
her of this city and Doctors
Smith and Hague OF Cumber-
land. The autopsy revealed the
fact that while a criminal operation might
have been performed, there was bullet
wound just above the navel and in either
case death from blood poisoning was inev-
liable. IL is the theory of the physicians
that one of the three men who occupied
the cottage with Clara Curtis, sent a
bullet into her body before the return OF
Doctor Hague, Saturday evening,
aud when she was unconscious,
lest she might recover and inn
plicate them. Medical Examiner
Garvin will report To Coroner Alexander
of Cumberland, who will con-
fer with Attorney General Du-
bois at Providence. An inquest will
unquestionably be ordered and every en-
deavor made to- fix the responsibility OF
the girls death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
WILL RECOVER.
William Walter Phelps Has Chance
For Life the Doctors Say.
Bu The Assoctated Press.

ENGLEwooD, n. j., June s.-The con-
dition of William Walter Phelps
according to the statement of
DIR. Daniel A. Currie, the attending
physician, has not materially changed
since last night, when the patient was
resting easy. DIR. Currie visited Judge
Phelps this morning.
DIR. Currie said Judge Phelps had inter-
mittent fever and was considerably debil
itated. He denied however, I hat the patient
was suffering from Bright's disease. The
doctor said that, although Judge Phelps
did not have a strong constitution, there
would he a chance of his recovery il he
was not attacked by hemorrhage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
LIFE SENTENCE.
Dr.. Meyer to Go to Sing Sing For
Brandt's Murder.

NEW YORK, June S.y--sir. Meyer was to-
day sentenced by Recorder Smythe to
Imprisonment in Sing Sing prison for life.
DIR. Meyer was convicted of poisoning
Ludwig Brandt.
Recorder Smythe in passing sentenc
said "Meyef, after protrscted trial
during which you were defended by the
ablest of counsel, an intelligent jury took
merciful view of the case and instead OF
finding you guilty of the more serious
charge gave verdict of murder in the
second degree.
''The crime which you committed was
one of the most atrocions which ever
came before me during my many years of
experience. 1t was cold booded, for you
slowly poisoned this man TO death in
order to procure money from the insur-
ance which you had effected on his life.
The verdict of murder in the second de-
gree leaves me no alternative, and ! now
sentence you to be imprisoned IN
the State Prison at Sing Sing at hard
labor, for the term of your natural life"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
WILL NOT CARRY so MANY.
Steamboat Inspector CrandaII to Cut
Down Number Local Steamers Take.

Charles Crandcll, local inspector OF
steamb boats for the Boston district, is
causing quite a fiutter among the steam
boat men in this port. Assistant
inspectors Owen and Gilman OF Boston
We're in this port yesterday
and stated to the managers and
captains OF the various excursion steam
'ers that the probability was that
spective crafts would have to be
somewhat reduced, some to the
extent of one half. Some of these
steamers have been fitted up dur
ing the winter and spring for
summer travel, but as one captain
told News reporter that If
am not allowed TO carry but 125 pas
sengers, when can accommodate $50, the
cost will come upon the passengers, not
me-" Just what will be done in the
matter will not be known until the
licenses are returned from Boston, which
will probably be tomorrow or Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
TERRELL ON RACK.


WARRINGTON, June S.-The committee
investigating the Sugar Trust resumed it's
session to-day. III l.. Terrell, who repre-
sented the refiners here while the
tariff bill was under consideration
i'm committee, was the first witness.
Little could be learned of what occurred
while the witness was before the COM
mittee, although il was stated that
Mr.. Terrell said that he had no
knowledge OF any of the statements that
have been published concerning alleged
improper Sugar Trust influence in the
framing of the tariff schedule.
it is understood that he underwent a
most rigid cross-examination as to the
interest the refiners took IN the formation
OF the sugar schedule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
A Sensible Bedsfead.

BY all odds the most sensible piece OF furni-
ture that has ever been offered Ia this city 8
the new device known as an Architectural
Bedstesd. The headquarters for these bed ;
Is at Paines furniture warerooms. ~ Canal
street, Boston. They are made of tubular
iron, in attractive artistic designs with com.
plete nountings and trimmings OF FURNISHED
brass. The iron francs are finished very
smooth. and colorsd irory white. This com.
bination of white aud gold IN bedroom T.
always restful and dainty. and IL hsrmonizes
with any Surroundings. Our seaders cannot
secure greater value for their money I'm any
piece of furniture than In Que OF thsse Arcbi.
tsctural BedstcadA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
BRAZIL COMES DOWN.
Englishmen Released From Prison
on Demand of British Minister.
Bu The Associated Press.

Rio DE JANEIRo, June s. - The
British minister here, Mr.. G.. Wynd-
ham, has cabled to his govern
ment saying that MIR. Edward
Wilson, of the English firm of Wilson,
Sons & Co, OF this city, who was arrest ed
by order OF the Brazilian Government for
some cause unknown, has been released.
MIR. Wyndham added that he was doing
his utmost to bring about the release of
Mr.. James Florence, the manager for
Wilson Sons a. Co., who was placed un-
der arrest at the time.
According to current report, Messrs.
Wilson and Florence were arrested on
suspicion OF having extended aid directly
or Indirectly to the insurgents during the
recent troub bles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
Huntington Avenue.

WHEREAS. on the second day OF Febr \. ID.
1894, the Ct Council OF the OIt OF froNldence
passed the following rcsolu utlOns VIZ;
Resolved, That in the opinion oil the Nity Coun-
ell IL is desirable and necessery 70 laY out anu et-
tend Huntington avenue, rom ChamDers etreet 70
Carter street as public highway IN accotdahce
with the plans OF the city engineer attached mere
TO.
And whereas, certain real estate will be required
for that purpose, =.
Resolved That the city solicitor he hereby di-
rccted 10 make application TO the supreme Court
OF this state for the appointment OF commissioners
OF estimate and assessment, under ana according
TO the act entitled An act IN relation 10 the laying
out, cniarging, straighteuing and othcrwi'e alter
ing streets in the City OF Providence, and the acts
amendment thereof aud Ia addition thereto ana
the Ciy Council hereby direct that In SAID applea.
ton the city solicitor shall make Application mat
said commissioners shall apporiion and assess
three fourths Of the loss and damage thereon upon
the persons aud estates benefited thereby, In the
ratio OF the benefits conferrcd
Resolved, THAT the city clerk be hereby directed
90 give not ice Of such application as soon as he
shall be ipformed thereJf by the city solicitor, ac-
cordinR 10 the direction and m the manner re =
quired by said act
The city ouncil Of said Providence hereby gives
notice that application viii be made TO the Com
mon Pleas Division Of the supreme Court OF TINS
State, in said Providence, on SATURDAY. June
co. A. r. 1884, AZ $3.50 O'Clock m, for the appoint
me nj of commissioners Tor the purpose aforesaid.
Witness, WILLIAM +. CLARKE
ius.ist.d City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
WILL BUILD A WHARF.

The camp commissioners, ex-Lieuten-
Governor Bull, Colonel Hayden and
Captain Gates, met at the Narragansett
Hotel last evening to consider plans
for wharf ut the militia camp grounds
at Quonsett Point. A plan has been
adopted and tomorrow evening the
commissioners will go TO the Point to
stake out the place, and next week the
wharf will be built, affording landing
place for the troops, and doing away with
the three mile march from Wexford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
AT CRAY CABLES


BuzzARDs BAY, Mass, June S.--Com-
modore Benedicps yacht Oneida,
with Mrs. Cleveland, Ruth, Es-
ther and the nurse, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benedict and Miss Benedict, arrived at
Gray Gables this morning. The party
came ashore about 10 o'clock and went
Immediately TO Gray Gables. The trip
from Greenwich was pleasant one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Charged With Crime.

Chsrles Blumenthal OF this city, a
commercial traveller, was arrested
at Portland, Me-, last night for The
theft of two valises belonging
TO Solomon Richman a, jewelry salesman.
The valises contained jewelry valued at
$1,000. Blumenthal was arrested just as
he was about to board the train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Yachting Shoes

In correct styles al popular prices.
THOMAS +. PIERCE & SON,
Westminster street. corner Dorrance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
GREAT SCHEME.
Mayor Pingree to Set Idle
Men to Raising Vegetables.

DETROIT, June S.-Mayor Pingree has
advanced a scheme to supply the thous-
bles for the winter. He has called on
every lot and acreage owner in the city
who has foot Of idle land TO
turn it i'm for the use OF the
poor until the crop year closes. He es-
Inmates that there are not less
than 5000 acres of such land in and about
the city and already has hundreds of acres
pledged to his scheme.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
A STRIKE


EDINBURGH, June s.-The Scottish
majority vote in favor Of q strike.
Representatives of the Mine Owners
Association of Scotland on Wednesday last
unanimously resolved TO reduce wages by
one shilling per day. This was regarded rs
a direct challenge to the men who have
for some time past been threatening to
strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Russet Shoes.

25 Styles of Ladies'
IL Styles Of Misses and Chidrens'.
rs Styles of Mems.
~ Styles of Boys and Youths.
These goods are New and of the Latest
Styles, High and Low Cut and at Popular
Prices TO meet the present times.
+. 4. BALLOU.
Opposite Narragansett Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Fine Taneta Gloves 25cts.

Usually sold for 37lects We ran across bar
gain in taffeta gloves. The price doesn't admit
of very large profit but we know they will
give good satisfaction.
J.E. JONES q co, is TO &c Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08

A great bargain. Ifyou want good Hosiery
and Underwear at low prices, we have them
for you. Don't go elsewhere and pay high
prices when you can come TO us and get the
same goods for a little less money.
J. T.. JONES a CO., Is To 20 Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08

This il one OF the biggest bargains 10 he
found in the city. We also have better one
FOR ss, which j. equally good value for tie
money. Our cloak room il not quite 50 large
as some others. but on that account we can
afford 10 give better values and We do.
J. l.. JONES A. CO. IS TO - Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
CbiGonnette NusIins 3uc,s

Worth 6i1cts. The width is % inches and the
patterns extremely pretty. You can certainly
afford a new dress when the material doesn Z
cost over 37la cts. J. T.. JONES a. CO.,
Is TO 20 Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
ONLY THREE KILLED.
Ru Inc Associated Prs.

CRIPPLE CREEK, June S.--Authentic
information from the scene of this -naeFH--
ings skirmish that the death list will not
be over two or three. All reports of a
mig ht engagement are absolutely false.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08

Also for s.. Perfect fitting and great bar
gains. Take look at them even IL you do
rot care To purchase right away.
j. Il. JONES * CO, Is TO 20 Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08

Hard luck frequently handicsps talent. but
in the long run talent wins the rsee. II you
don't believe IL visit Psrksr'A ~ - E1dy
street, The weather hss bssa n fsvDr ef
wbisters, but brighter - wssnss ~ vi
surely Come
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
sample Lot Coaching Shades s1.25

Worth s.. We closed out a line of samples
from manufacturer. all - inch navy blue.
with silver trimmed handles. They are a
great bargain.
J. f. JONES & CO.. is to 90 Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Covert Cloth Suits for $40.

In blue and brown mixed. a great bargain.
Also a navy blue covert suit at ss. EXAMINE
chase of us.
J. 4. JONES q CO. fs to % Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Patent Leather shoes,

A great variety of styles for all ages, at
popular prices. Il. Il. BALLOU,
Opposite Narragansett Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Don't Buy a Clock

Until you have seen those which Herman A..
0rkel, l59 Westminster street, is selling at
half price. They are perfectly lovely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Subscribe for the WEEKL,
News Fifty cents a year

I,oR sALE-DEsIRABLE LOTS on CORNER
II Plain aud Aloe streets, near Parf aud elee-
tics Just OF Broad street; 100 square feet bar
gain Bedsll, a westminster street innes-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
Tennis Shoes.

In great variety Mt popular prices.
THOMAS 4. PIERCE & SON.
Westminster street. corner Dorrance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08
MARINE REPORT.
The List of Arrivals aud Departures of
| Vessels at This Port.
PoRT or PRovIDEscE. June s.
Arrivals.

STEAMERS Massachusetts,. Grimm, New
Borden, Mason. Fall River: Awashonks.
pettey. Seaconnet: City OF Newport. Kelly,
N..s s,..lrt;--G.- -nanlnlsnn,- -cnnley, Block
Island: What Cheer, Waldron. shore resorts
and return.
TuGs-R. A. Packer. Joseph T. stickney.
sailed.
STEAMERS Massachusetts, Richard Bor.
deu. Awashonks. City Of Newport, William
Marvel.
Tuo-R. A Packer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-08

Oxford Ties for Ladies.
AI6re than 40 distinct styles. All sizes aad
widths at popular prices.
y. r. BALLOr,
opposite Nsrrsgansstt Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-15

fashioned stock, which has been revived,
is made of black satin, and must go twice
around the collar, and then tied by the
wearer himself. Fourth hands have wide
ends and are in black and dark blue, with
small dots. circles or triangles in white
The least suspicion Of a stripe Is regarded
as the worst of bad taste
Handkerchfefs are large, and all white.
with a hem two inches deep.
Street gloves show no change from last
seasons styles. Evening gloves are pearl.
with black or self-colored stitching.
Scarfpins are rapidly falling into disfavor
Cuff buttons are linked. perfectly simple In
design and exclusively Of gold or pearl
One ring only is allowed, and that should
be a seal.
Watchchains are mere strings of gold.
the fob and seal being left for the elderly
man of family.
Studs are very small, always Of gold, and
limited In number to two.
Canes are of natural wood, straight. with a
right angle handle. and very slight silver
trimmings.
Umbrellas are tri1e smaller than they
were last season, and have either a natural
wood or silver handle
The newest fad in shoes is enameled grain
leather. 1t is an English conceit and has
the same finish as patent leather but is
tougher and proof against cracking Toes
are longer and sharper than ever Laced
shoes are the only ones worn by a we'll
creSsed man. 3. V. KING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-15

same piece as the coat, and are made with
nve or six buttons, notched collars and a
full opening at the chest. Fancy vestings
are shown in large varieties, for the most
part In dark grounds relieved by figures.
dots and floral designs.
Coat sleay eS are of moderate fullness and
are made as straight as practicable, the
rounded or curved elbow being altogether
obsolete.
A new method of cutting trousers has
been discovered. by which bagging at the
knees Is effectually prevented. All trousers
Will. this season. be made after the new
system. They are large at the hips and
slope down with almost straight seams 10
the bottom. Should the width be nineteen
inches at the knees, 1t will be seventeen
1nches or even less at the feet. This en-
ables the legs to fall in perpendicular lines
and so prevents the knees from punching.
The trousers invariably match the coat
anu vest unless the latter be black. in
wnlch case the trousers are gray.
Inc black getaway may be used for any
FORMAL occasion. taking place before G
CLOCK IN the afternoon. The tails of this
coat reach fully 10 the knees. and the vest
Is just tribe lower than it was last year
win the black cutaway IA. her Gark-stripe I
trousers are worn, the stripe being very
Cashmere and worsted are about the only
stuffS used for this style
For day time festivities, such as we'd
dings. teas. ETC.. the Prince Albert Is the
correct thing, the waist following the
lines of the figure and the skirt reaching
below the knees. With this coat the only
hat possible is a silk one
Dress suits are Of worstei cheviot. twill
ed worsted and crepe for young men, and
Of stately broadcloth for the older MEM
bers of society. No material change has
keen made in this Costume. Much uneer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-15
THE IRREPRESsIBLE WOMAN.
she Is Entering Into All Sorts of
Fields of Business.

From the New York Telegram
Women are steadily extending their field
of labor and securing positions in the mos.
masculine character of service Each year
sees them engaged in occupations that had
been considered as possible only for men to
perform. In Nebraska a woman OWNS and
personally operates travelling steam
thrashinS machine outfit and goes about the
country with it and makes her own con-
tracts There are two woman captains on
steamboats, OF the Mississippi river each
holding a United States ma rine license as
captain. One owns her own beat; the other
is owned by a company of merchants There
is another captain Of a steamer on Puget
sound.
There are three women pilots on the Mis-
sissippi river, all holding licenses. In a
Single saw mill in Washington state two
women work on the single machines, and
at another mill in the same locality a wo-
man runs the dummy engine that hauls the
immense logs into the mill yard. In Chica-
go woman is engineer of steam laundry
plant, having control of the large engine
and considerable machinery. Another Chi
caso woran is engineer of the entire plant
engine, steam heat, elevator power and wa
ter systen-ini one of the sky scraper build
lngs down town. and a woman runs an ele-
Vator in hotel there.
One Of the great manufactures of house-
hold furniture in Grand Rapids, Mich en-
ploys a woman as chief designer of artistic
FURNITURE and pays her a handsome salary
She employs two or three girls as assist
ants another woman holds a similar po-
sition in the service of a great stove COM
pany in Detroit. The Studebalzer carriage
builders in South Bend, Ind, employ a wo-
man artist to do the delicate ornamental
paintings on the vehicles they make A
woman is steward and purser OF. a steamer
running between Grand Haven and Chicago.
There are several women who own and
manage livery stables in western cities, and
women farmers and women cattle r1nehers
are numerous in. all western states There
are also many women engaged In, fruit- Gull
ture. One of the finest vineyards in Iowa Is
owned and managed BY a woman ex-school
teacher. -.'