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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
Death Of Colonel Burr.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.--Colonel Frank
A. Burr, one OF the most widely known
newspaper correspondents In the country,
died In Camden Of cirrhosis Of the liver.
Az the age Of 10 he was captain Of
ssysEy iptSs civil wn,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
The Killed.

The names of the drowned ere:
Tom Gould OF Casadero, leaves q wife
and five children.
John Rich, no family; Engineer Briggs
Fireman Collision; Frank Hart, formerly
OF The Examiner, proprietor of the Casa
dero hotel.
William Braemer, clerk at hotel, leaves
wife and children.
Mr.. Sabine, station agent, leaves wife
and one child.
Only two bodies have been recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan.
10. - Forecast till {
p. m, Wednesday
New England, rain
or snow today and
tonight; c lie arin &
early Wednesday
morning with cold
northwest winds.
II h o temperature
will follow decidedly
In the northern por-
tions.
.Temperature OF the
air in the shade from
q a. m., Jan. rs, to q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
FAvORs THE DEMOCRATS.
Attorney General Of New Jersey Rend.
ers His Decision on Both Senates.
IN,

ers His Decision on Both Senates.
By The Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 16.-The long
looked for opinion of Attorney General
Stockton on the legislative muddle here
was sent to both houses Of the Legislature
today by the governor.
The opinion cites from the constitution
Of the state, concerning the senate, and
adds those provisions were manifestly
copied from the constitution of the
United States.
Both are continuous bodies, and hold
over members have the right of organiza-
ton, as they are the only members &c
judge of the election of new members
The taking OF the oath Of office does not
constitute membership. This OF course
upholds the nine Democratic members in
the course they have pursued.
Dine with me at Freemans, 30 weybosset street
tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
Gentlemen.

We are Offering Patent Lcatfc- Shoes at sf.50
and st7s. we're s7.o0 Russeti Storm Blucher and
Baimorals, Cork and Double soles. medium and
Piccadily toes, at sioo, we're IS 90 and $500
THos y. PIERCE A Son,
Westminster and Dorrsnce streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
PURE SPRING WAITER
AZ TilIInqhast's Restaurant

The water served In my restaurant comes and has
come IN the past, from q spring In Johnston and
one on the East Side, about quarter Of mile cas-,
Of the Friends School. The water from both
springs IL excellent.
NJ. W. TILLIN0HAsT, IL wsybvmet street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
ANOTHER RAILROAD HORROR.
Seven Killed on Narrow Gauge Road
I'm California.

BY The Associated Press.
SANTA Rosa, CAL, Jan. 16.--News reached
this city last evening of terrible railway
accident on a narrow gauge road near
Casadero. A locomotive was detached
from a train this morning and run
down the track to investigate any damage
which might have been done to the
bridges by washouts. The locomotive
crossed the bridge over Austin creek in
been undermined, the locomotive crashed
through the bridge. Seven of the eight
men on board were drowned. Conductor
Baker saved himself by jumping from the
pilot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16

CtRIPPLE CREEK GOLD.-Until Feb SEQ buys
~ 1000 shares Victor Con. Gold Mining and Mill
ing Co.. Cripple Creek; $12 cash, s12 month. After
that price advances. Agents wanted. Write for
particulars TO
An. Weber. Equitable Building. Denver, Col.
jan15-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
MOODY AND sANKEY

Collection Of Hymns, Nos. 8 and 8, In one volume,
used In the revival SERVICES
TEACHERS BIBLES, POCKET BIBLES, FAM
lily BIBLES, for sale by
ALBERT y. DAVIS, 900 Westminster street,
ianls-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
NOTICE.

The members Of America Council, No. 2o,U. A. NJ.
are requested TO be present this evening. Business
Of Importance is w be transacted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
Jerome Kennedy 4 Co.

Are giving certain percentage of
their daily cash sales in January 10
charitable societies. they to use II TO
the best of their ability in helping the
needy. The rate per cent. to all tho
societies Is the same: the amount
each society gets is due to the customer.
he or she saying which society shall
have the percentage on the purchase.
SATURDAY, January i3. was mailed
TO the Rhode Island Society, for Pre-
vention OF Cruelty 10 Children. SIS 70
Providence Charitable Fuel So.. Is 6s
st. Vincent de Paul Society..... 10 5
Ministry to the Sick society..... 20
Providence Female Charitable So Gao
City Missionary Society .......... <w
The Organized Charities. ....... 28
lrrepressible Societies. ........... fl3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
Ladies' Shoes.

Greatly reduced. Ask TO see our French Kid
turned Shoe, $3.50, were $500.
THos. r. PIERCE a Son,
Westminster and Dorrapce streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
SH0EDPT.

OURS THE BEST. Examine. compare and
you will find that we offer better values
than any other house in the city OF Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16

On Infants Kid Button Boots. worth
~ Chidren's Spring Heel Button
S i &. Boots, sizes 10 8, worth 5Oc.
10 Ladies' Strap Sandals, Candee
i SC. Rubber Co., first quality.
O0o Mems strap sandals. Goodyear
GOC. Rubber Co., iirst quality.
OOo Mems Clogs, first quality.
OOo Ladies' croquet Rubbers, sizes
GSC. 2 l-2to7.
400 Ladies' Kid Button Boots, broken
ESCs sizes, were 81.
oO- Misses Dongola Button Boots. pa
OSC. tent tip, spring heel, sizes IL TO :,
worth 81.
AO Ladies' Beaver Pointed Slippers.
fSCs flannel lined. worth 81.
79c. ERild''"'' ioBs Rubber Boots sizes to
OO~ Ladies' Fine Dongola Sewed Button
SSCs Boots, tip and plain toe, worth ~.
4 ~ Boys and Youths Satin OIL Calf
u wv Lace Shoe,price was 81 20 and Si.50
4 90 Ladies' Dongola Kid Button and
1soO Lace Boots, common sense and
opera toe, price was 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
Jerome Kennedy 4 Co.

But you are sure Of getting good shave a Charlie
Parker's. 90 Eddy street. You ret shave
three days under the skis 81 never scratch -
big ~ q pin heed,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-16
THE WEATHER.

Dine with me at Freeman's, 80 weybOsset street;
tomorrow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08

The question of birds was under dis
cussion at the table. and one boarder
stoutIy maintained that canvas backs
were better than cartridges or grouse.
the claims of which were upheld by an
other.
Then there We're others who chimed
in to defend rice birds, woodcock,
SQUAD and various other varieties OF
game In fact, almost everything that
wore feathers by one or the other OF
the party was declared the most Jal-
atable.
Well" said the first speaker. Tn
let the decision of the matter rest with
the chef
To this proposition all agreed. and
Adolph, the cook, was called in and
asked to give his opinion on the rela-
tive merits of birds. The Frenchman
hesitated for a moment and glanced at
the various disputants, realizing that
whatever opinion he gave would make
him one friend and half dozen en-
emies.
"Ah, gentleman, he said, at length,
'.those are all very fine birds, very fine,
and some are better than others, but
neither is the best The best birds
gentlemen. are eagles"
Eagles" cried all. in amazement.
YES, eagles. replied the chef; gold
eaglesr'-N. Y. Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
ItaIfan Etiuuafte.

If the woman who visits Rome wishes
TO follow traditions and do as the
Romans do, she will be careful never
TO take an escorts arm in a Catholic
church. Indeed, the guides instruct
those who stroll innocently arm in arm
about St Peters looking at the
pictures, freseoes and affairs of that
wonderful cathedral, that they are
committing an improperly. Italians
are very particular about the etiquette
of kissing the hand. A man kisses the
right hand of his mother, aunt or
elderly friend. and the left hand of his
sweetheart II is not permitted him
to kiss the palm of the hand except in
great and affeetionate intimacy; it is
regarded as token that he is very
much in love. Upon arriving at a
formal dinner a gentleman takes the
hand of his hostess and bends low over
IL as if about to kiss it, but does not do
so. After-dinner etiquette demands
that he take her hand again and kiss
tn " World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
The Girl with Red Hair.

If women with red hair would only
study how to use il becomingly they
would be proud of the distinction of
having it, instead of dissatisfied with
their fate. There seems to be gener-
al impression among women with red
hair that almost any shade of blue can
be worn by them, because. as a usual
thing, they have fair and delicate com
plexions. But, as matter of fact.
blue is the one color above all others
that they ought to avoid. The con-
trast is too violent, and the combine
ton is not harmonious. The shades
most suitable to be worn with red hair
are bright. sunny browns and all
autumn-leaf tints. After these may be
selected pale or very dark green-but
never bright green-pale yellow and
black unmixed with any other color.
Solid colors are more becoming to red
haired people than mixed, the mixed
colors nearly always giving a more or
less dowdy appearance. In fact. red
hair is usually so brilliant and decided
that il must be met on its own ground
and no vague. undecided sort of things
should be worn with it.-Philadelphia
Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
A STONE WITH HEART OF FIRE.
The Opal, Its Attributes, and Modern SUI
perstitions Alb ut IL.

The Opal, Its Attributes, and Modern SUI
perstitions Alb nut II.
Now that opals have been restored to
favor, and it is understood that instead
of being omens of i'll fortune they are
really lucky stones, it is easy to under
stand why supernatural agencies have
been ascribed to the fascinating gem.
aud it may be of interest to learn some
thing of how to best preserve its bril-
liancy and beauty. There is probably
no other stone so susceptible to outside
influences as opal. The stone is soft
stone, compared with other gems. and
the flashing of its colors is due to the
refraction of light on the tiny scales
and almost invisible assures within the
stone, which acts like prism, divid-
ing the light and throwing out all the
varying hues of the rainbow.
The play of color is constantly chang
ing. Dizziness and brilliancy succeed
each other with the regularity of at
mospheric variations, moderate warmth
having distinct Eliminating effect,
while much heat is capable of robbing
the stone of all its beauty by drying
the moisture contained in the minute
there are vapors emitted from the hui
man body in certain diseased condi-
tions that are capable of rendering the
stone dull and Opaque. And the fad
ing of life and fortune and the fading
of the opal may be simultaneous, but
the stone is the innocent victim of the
condition of the wearer, not the cause
of disaster. Sir Walter Scott, in his
Anne of Geierstein," distorts the
properties of the opal to heighten the
uncanny element in his story, and to
carry out this plot makes use of the
supernatural. To this story may
be traced that uncomfortable
feeling" about an opal which people
not at all superstitions in other
matters can not seem to shake off. If
a man or woman attempts to wear one,
friends and acquaintance continually
bring up the old superstition until
the uncanny stone sometimes ceases to
delight. But il is time this old super
stition be sent flying after the old
witch and her broomsticl; for in the
old days the stone was highly priced as
an omen of good fortune.
Most of the finest opals come from
Hungary, but the principal vein has
been exhausted lately, so that the gem
in its finest variety is exceedingly rare.
The clear. bright opals with the lumi-
nous fire come from Mexico. Amy opal,
and particularly the Mexican stone,
become dulled by washing the hands
with the rings on, and they lose their
brilliant play of color. The stones are
not durable like diamonds, nor will
they stand the same hard wcar.-N. Y
Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
CARVED worries.
Artistic Effects W rought i'm the Best Parts
of Elephants Tusks.

In the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries, various sculptors in ivory
were engaged in carving portions OF
tusks with classical and other sub
iects. which were afterward mounted
in silver or silver-gilt by some of the
finest Augsburg and Nuremberg work
ers, and formed vases and tankards.
In the eighteenth century various
carvings in ivory were made, chiefly of
statuettes and small plaques, but none
attain to the excellence of the earlier
carvings. In modern times, the ivory
carvings of India lave become noted
for their minute ana delicate work.
In China and Japan ivory has been
carved, the ivory balls inclosed inside
one another being specially noted.
Many theories have been formed as to
how these balls have been cut; perhaps
a probable one is that a ball of ivory
was taken, around the upper and lower
ends of which four small holes were
carved out, gradually diminishing in
size toward the center until the axis of
the one hole met the axis of the other
or lower one at right angles in the CEN
ter of the ball, and that then small
tools were inserted, and thin layer of
ivory. forming part of circle from
one hole to its lower corresponding
one. was cut and loosened from the
whole mass. SO, gradually cutting
from one hole to the next, complete
inner circle was eventually loosened,
the circles themselves afterward being
cut into the required pattern. Cham
bers' Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08

A Colorado ranchman was paying his
first visit to New York, and the next
morning after his arrival mis- host took
him down TO the battery on the ele-
waited and then proposed that they walk
along back up broadway.
They kept walking along, showed and
hustled, and crowded, the westerner
talking when he could, and his friend
watching hmm closely for impressions
After about a mile of it the westerner
became tired of it, but kept plodding
along. After about an hour he took
his friend by the arm and stopped him.
4 sav. Bill" he said. trying to ind
the vanishing point of the streets per
spective. with a weary look, Il say, is
it town all the way to the Rocky IN lun-
tains?''-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
SWORDS AND BAYONETS.
Present Forms of Weapons Only Modifica-
tions of Those Used by Ancients.


tions OF Those Used by Ancients.
The saber used by the United States
cavalry is copied from the cimeter of
the Saracens, which was the most effec-
tive sword for cutting purposes ever
devised. 1t will be remembered how,
according to the story told in Sir Wal
ter Scott's ''Talisman," with such a
weapon the pagan Saladin chopped a
soft cushion in two at one blow, to the
amazement of Richard Ceur de Lion.
With a straight sword one can make a
hack or thrust. but to slice an adver-
sary one must saw with it. The cine
ter, being curved and wide and heavy
toward the end, slices by the
mere fact of striking. The kind
of bayonets chiefly used by the
federal troops during the war of
the rebellion was the old triangu-
lar pattern. Sword bayonets were
also employed on guns imported from
Europe. During the last ten years the
regulation bayonet has been of the
''ramrod" type "a hideous instrument,
cylindrical and of the thickness of a
ramrod, with sharp screw point, like
that of carpenters bit. 1t is now to
be replaced with the knife bayonet,
which somewhat resembles butchers
knife, is twelve inches long, with one
edge. 1t is quite as effective and much
lighter than the sword bayonet. The
latter is being dispensed with by most
of the European nations in favor of the
knife. bayonet. The bayonet was a
French invention. In the early days
of firearms soldiers used to carry both
guns and pixies but the notion of at
taching the pike to the gun in such a
manner that both could be used at the
same time was the beginning of the
idea of the bayonet.-Troy Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
GOOD ENOUGH FREAK.
The Man Who Could Really Break
Lunch Room Teacup.

The Man Who Could Really Break q
Lunch Room Teacup.
ST want an engagement" he said as
he entered the Office of the museum
manager.
What's your line?" asked the mana
ger.
I'm strong man. he replied, with
confidence.
the woods are full of strong men
just now" said the manager, doubt
fguy. Il suppose you can play mar
bles with five hundred-pound cannon
balls?'
~ don't know. never tried"
That's funny. | thought strong
men usually begin with canon balls, T"
said the manager, in surprise. but
possibly you prefer live objects. Can
you lift horse with one hand?"
Never tried that either"
well, what have you done?"
Il went into a bakery lunch-room a
couple of days ago"
THAT showed great will power" in
terrupted the manager, but not phys
ical strength"
"Wait!' protested the stranger.
''I'll bet you had to-" said the man.
ager.
II picked up one of their ordinary
coffee cups" the stranger went on,
without needing the interruption.
''Sides half an inch thick?" suggested
the manager.
YES" admitted the stranger.
weighs four pounds?"
Not an ounce less"
"If you drop it on the floor it will
break the flooring?'
'Same kind of cup"
well. what of ito"
II broke it,
without help?"
Ibid it myself"
You're engaged. Chicago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
Dynamite and Electricity In Fishing.

Electricity has recently been utilized
for purposes of fishing. A net or sardi
nal, as it is called, which was nearly
one thousand three hundred feet long,
and is used for catching sardines, was
taken, and an electric ca bic, with dyna-
mite cartridges at intervals of fifty
feet. was placed upon the edge of it.
The cable was connected with an cleo
trio battery upon the torpedo boat in
such way that all the cartridges
might be fired simultaneously. The
net was let down at five in the morn
ing in very deep water, and before this
was done the neighboring fishermen
had been asked not to 90 out, in order
that there might be nothing to disturb
the porpoises. About an hour after the
net had been let down, the porpoises
came up in large numbers. and when a
good many fish had been got into the
net, there were about eighty just
around il. The cartridges were thea
fired, and the explosion vas so effective
that one only of the eighty porpoises
escaped, while the boats "a the vicini-
ty felt no shock, and the water was
very little disturbed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
BENEATH THE cHIMNEYs TALL.

Where spiders stretch their silv'ry webs TO
compass bout their prey;
Where mice hold vanton revelrS all night TIL
rosy day;
Where trees and clouds are ever near: where
pee gle seldom call.
There dWells very funny world, beneath the
chimneys tall
There tigers. bears and elephants abide for aye
IN peaces
The lion filings his tawny length beside the
lambs white fleece;
and WoOlly dogs there are that never bark or
bite at all.
And blue-eyed China pussy cats. beneath the
chimneys tall
A chestnut cob with vinding horn SIN al the
saddle ROW.
Who's won tie brush ia many q chase no more
the field may know:
Two legs axe on, his tail Is gone his nose
clipped by fall
Hes pastured in the meadow lots, beneath the
ehimneys tall
And horrid war has left its marS in this Sc
A score Of soldiers headless Iie-a captain in
gold lace;
The deadly blaek-nouthed cannon piece that
sent tie fatal ball
is falling sadly 10 decay, beneath the ehimueys
tall
Fair vaxen danes with faded cheeks and
gowns Of silver sheen
Dwell sadly now upon the days OF glory they
have seen
And gentlemen who once were first az tOurna-
meut and ball
Have all retired 20 private life beneath the
chlmneys tall
ora drums that never more VII drum ard
horns that viii not blow.
Flags that forever more are furied, steamships
that will not go.
With trains 81 cars and blocks enough 10 build
a Chinese wall
Are gathered al within the splee beneath the
chimneys tsll
Where spiders stretch their siiv'ry webs 20
compass bout their prey.
Where mice hold wantOn revelry all night till
rosy day
Where trees and clouds sre ever near: where
people seldom call.
There dwelis a very funny world. beneath the
6himneys tall
Edith X Stokely, in Banner OF Gold
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08
HOW TOM LOST HIS FLOWERS.
Aud How One Girl Managed to Get Even
with Her Dearest Friend.

"Ive gotten even with Ellie at last.''
hat.
I'm glad to hear it," responded the
girl with the blue pelisse; its the
next thing to getting even with her
myself"
Yes; I've owed her one ever since
the time she told Ned there was pow
der on his shoulder after he had been
dancing with me-"
They put so much powder in our
gloves nowadays that it will sift
through sometimes" put in the girl
with The blue pelisse.
"Yes, indeed; how sensible you are
but to return to Ellie"
1T isn't any easy matter to get even
with her, is it?'
Easy enough now. She's really in
love with Tom, so she can't manage
him as well as she does the other men, -
"Humph! But how did you manage
ito"
20, il happened most unexpectedly
dropped in with Sue and Madge to
get cup of tea at her house yester-
day. | saw that she was bit agitated,
and just as | was leaving Tom was an
nounced. Effie was pouring Madge an
other cup in the back parlor, and |
started forward to greet Tom before
she could get there, and dropped my
muff in my haste"
WAS Tom wearing large chrysan-
themum as usual?"
Larger. lie was carrying a lovely
bunch of them, too. ALLOW me, Miss
Sara he said. / reached for the flow
ers like fash. Thanks, awfully,' ]
cried; how lovely of you to bring them
to met"
"You didn't! Why. they were for
"Effie, of course, but he couldn't say
a word. You should have seen his face,
| though, when he handed me my muff -
30, and think of Effie's rage at seeing
him, as she thought, present you with
the flowers. Her face must have been
a study"
''Of course; couldn't see il, but when
heard the crash of one of her cher
ished teacups | knew that ! was
/ avenged. I'll have TO watch her closely
after this, though" she added. with a
sigh, ''for she'll get ever with me some
how or perish in the attempt. Chi
/ cago Tribune
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-03-08

Experience comes high. but we must
have il.
When a mans passion is in his brain
he loves poetry; when il is in his heart
he loves women.
Doubt the honesty that needs to be
told.
More women love rascally men than
men love rascally women.
If one wants fortune he must not be
over particular about how he grabs her
as she flies.
Latent energy > akin to laziness.
Sarcastic people should wear gloves
on their words.
We criticise the strong and pity the
weak.
Talent is hereditary; genius is not
Detroit Free Press.