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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-02
Hints for Guns and ProjcctiIes.


Inventors often offer to the ordnance
board of the army ideas for new guns. pro-
jectiles, &c. Reply is made always with a
circular asking them for complete draw
ings. In three cases out of four nothing
more is heard from them, for the reason
that their conceptions have never got be-
yond the first stage of development and the
production of drawings and Specifications Is
too much for them. Inventors are very apt
to become abusive when the government
fails to accept their suggestions.
One of the oldest letters received at the
War Department was from a pious young
man of military tastes He desired to have
put in modern military terms the Bible de-
Scription of the Exodus. showing how many
fighting men there were among the Israel
ties, the proper formation for the army of
chosen people on the march. the quantity of
food required for forty days travelling in
the wilderness. number of wagons needed
&c. 1t should not be forgotten to mention
the crank who has devised a method of drill
ing soldiers four times faster than by the
process now employed. In this day of rapid
firing weapons he considers, there should
be a corresponding quickness in evoiutions
on the field. RENE BACHE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-02
Great Rose of Florida.

There is southern rose which seems
akin TO this legend IN the western part of
Jefferson county, Florida. grows and bios
SONS into magnificent beauty a rose that
seems to be Indigenous TO small area of
country, but will not flourish IN any other
locality or latitude. The bush is strong
and vigorous and the leaves are a light but
glossy green The petals of the rose curve
slightly inward. and are the color of bright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-02
THE FpICTREAN. A

! 1t is not easy to imagine how much more
! of practical Information as to high-grade
| cookery could be put within the covers
| of single volume. In the nearly twelve
hundred ragas are stnrna ch-dfstre--'nr ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-02

A bouquet of the cleverest sort of
sketches. In which ten Of the best-known
authors Of today are deliberately and, per-
haps. Justly dealt with. The criticisms are
brought out in the cheeriest Of converse
tonal methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-02

PROFESSIONALLY unique among publica-
tons, and, although its uniqueness is due
mainly to the mechanical work-every line
of the text having been done in the origi-
nal by the author with Remington type
writer-it has many merits of a more last
ing character than the merit of being the
finest piece of typewriting ever photolitho-
graphed. In his announcement the author
who is Washingtonian-a stenographer in
the Department of Labor-says that his pro-
duct presents suggestions, based on the prac-
tice of the best stenographers, which will en-
able the student of any system founded on
the Pitman alphabet to acquire legible
style OF writing and at the same time in
crease his speed. 1t gives a list of con-
fiicting word forms and phrases and pro-
vides the means of absolute distinction. The
simple rules relating to phrasing are in
valuable to the student, removing. as they
do, all hesitation in writing, and will be
found useful to the old reporter The
symposium of autographs shorthand is
the feature that will appeal most strongly
to the stenographic profession. The con-
trbutors are d. +. Murphy, Theo. +.
Shuey e. V. Murphy. II. j. Gensler Dan
B. Lloyd, Milton w. Blumenberg, David
Wolfe Brown, John H. White. Andrew De-
vine, A. c. Welch, Fred Irland, George
G. Laffcrty W. j. Kehoe, L. D. Easton and
Eugene Davis-most of them experts who
are the peers of any in the world and
probably superior to all others who write
sign language. Mr.. Durham has placed
many of his fellow-worxers under obliga-
tons to him for an extremely interesting
and very valuable compendium OF practical
information, the like of which has never
before been attempted.
VIRGINIA. 1492-1sa2, Brief Review Of tho
Discovery of che Continent Of North America.
with History of the Executives of the Colony
OF the Commonwealth OF Virginia, In Two
Parts. BY Margaret Vowel Smith. Washing
ton: W, H. Lowder,nilk d Co.
Miss Smith, who is the daughter of the
late Francis J.. Smith of Alexandria. has
really rendered 4 great service in the
book which she has written. The avowed
purpose of the authoress is to lay before
the public. in a convenient form, review
of the governors of Virginia from the es-
tablishment of the colony, and in this she
has succeeded admirably. Various rare and
explanatory state papers are embodied in
the volume, and the personal sketches are
gathered from the most authentic sources
The author says she has done the work
from pure love of ii. without thought of
pecuniary compensation, and with a view
only to placing so much history easily and
attractively within reach of the general
reader. and of those interested In the old
commonwealth. The style is smooth, terse
and clear and the book iS well printed and
bound.
THE EPICJREAN. Complete Treatise OF Ana
lytical and Practical Studies on the Culinary
Art. by Charles Ranhofcr. chef Of Delmoaico's
Illustrated. New York: Charles Ranhofer.
1t is not easy to imagine how much more
of practical Information as to high-grade
cookery could be put within the covers
of single volume. In the nearly twelve
hundred rares are stnmach-dfstre7r'rT ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
IN COURT.
The Grand Jury Expected to Report
on thursday Morning.

IL was stated this morning that the
grand jury would probably report on In
dictments next Thursday morning.
There Is so much business ahead of the
appellate division of the Supreme Court
that no calendar has been prepared for this
week.
In the common pleas division this
morning, before Judge Rogers, the argu-
ments were presented in the case of Sher-
man VS.. Stafford Manufacturing Com
pany, begun last week. The jury was
excused till p. m, when the charge was
delivered. The jury Is still out.
Before Judge Wilbur the trial was re-
sumed in tho case OF Michael Lubrano,
administrator, VS.. the Atlantic mills, and
occupied all day.
Twc.declarations were fled in the Com
mon Pleas division and the trials assigned
for Jan.7.
Edward ]. Braddock OF somerville,
Mass, socks to recover on promissory
notes and merchandise from Charles T..
Atherton of Pawtucket and Abel L. Ath-
erton of Lincoln in thes sum of s2500.
Henrietta Hebrew. formerly domestic
in the employ of Jacob II. Berry of East
Providence, wants s6i4 for past services.
Docket for Dec. 1S.
Municipal Court.l
Estates OF Elizabeth A. Barber, petition
for discharge OF guardian; Thomas Bir-
mingham ct ux., petition for adoption;
Herbert j. Bruck, petition for appoint
guardians account; Arthur ID. Burrill,
guardians account; Clara Il. Burrill,
Eugene &. Burrill, guardians account;
Bridget Cannon, petition for appointment
of administrator; Alice Catragher, guard
ian's account; Alice Carragher, petition
for appointment of guardian; Mary Car
ragher, administration ACCOUNT; Ada $.
Gardner, petition for apbointment of
administrator; Margaret Gateiy, pc
tition for appointment of guardian;
Phebe Hamill, petition for appointment
of guardian; Bertram 3. Harris, petition
for appointment of guardian; Grace l..
Harris, petition for appointment of guar
dian; George b. Holmes, administration
account; Thomas Hopkirson, petition for
appointment OF administrator; Edward
Johnson, petition for appointment Of I'D
ministrator, d. b. n; John keough, admin
istrstion account; Michael w. Lonergan,
petition for removal of executor and ap-
pointment OF administrator q. b. n. C. t. a..
Mary A. Martin, administration account;
Mary McGinn, petition for sale OF real es-
tate; Catherine McGovern, guardians ac-
count; Christopher McGowan, petition
for sale OF real estate; Terance McGuirk,
petition for discharge as surety; John
Peirce, petition for appointment of
GUARDIAN; Thomas M. Rounds, com
mis2ioner's warrant aud report:
Abe! Shorey, administration account:
Bridget Spicola, petition for appointment
of administrator; George Stone, petition
for appointment ofadministrator. d. b. H.;
Nellie NJ. Sullivan, Maggie l.. Sullivan,
petition for sale OF real estate; Charlotte
II. Il. Tyler, George +. Tyler, petition for
sale of real estate; Joseph Watson, petit
tion for appointment OF administrator;
Sarah p. Weeden, will for probate;
Edward j. Burgess, administration ac-
count; Margaret Grow, administration
account.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Prospects for the ball nine this spring
are very bright. But three of last years
team are gone and there Is an abundance
OF new material in the freshman class
that gives promise of great development.
Tenney will be missed in the catchers
has caught several games during the
previous two years, but is slow
on fouls, and not very hot
batter. Gum, Of tho class of '96, come
to Brown with good reputation
as catcher, and has shown mp in
good form In practice on the
field. In the pitchers box, Paul White
will probably do the bulk of the work.
Russell. who was tried several times last
year, is in very poor physical condition and
Is doubtful IL he can get into form by
spring. Robinson can be depended on TO
twirl the ball in minor games. A new man,
Summersgiil, gives rise TO great expecta-
tions as capable man for the pitchers
box. He has pitched. two or
three games for one of the Nation
al league teams, and on the field In prac-
tice has shown good control OF the
ball, with some deceiving twists. Capt.
Bustard will undoubtedly keep on first
base. Donovan may play at second or per-
haps at shortstop. Will Slcere, IN bstitute
of last year, may be tried at short, but
IL an accurate judgment can be made
from observing the practice, a freshman
short. Yale carried him with her
their Chicagostrip. and he played several
games with the regular team. Lowney il
still at third and IL is hardly possible to
find better. Cook will, without doubt,
give the best OF satisfaction at center or
left field. Millard will play right field il
A surer man rot-to be found.
Fultz, the substitute half back OF the
foot ball team, appears TO be a good out
deld, but whether he can keep ~ to pace
will be seen later.
Tenney has been engaged to coach the
team, and there will also be some one To
instruct the pitchers. Work in the
cage will begin promptly at the beginning
of tie next term, and general use made
Of the gymnasium apparatus.
Training this year will be an actual
reality. No man is sufficiently sure of his
place to afford to drink and smoke. There
will I've given no chance this year
TO attribute whatever defeats are met 10
lack of training. The captain and mana
ger ire determined on this point and will
see to it that every man on the nine is in
the best of condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
NEW TOWN HALL.
The People of Warren Will Dedicate
Their Building Tomorrow.
Addresses by Governor Brown and
Members of Building Committee.

The people of Warren are to deficate
their new town hall tomorrow and q
good program has been arranged for the
day. The now building is to be open for
inspection all the afternoon, and at 3
o'clock the dedicatory exercises will be-
gin. The proposed program Is as follows:
Music, selected, Reeves Orchestra;
prayer, Rev. III. w. Watjen; solo, Queen
of the Earth" Pinsuti, Mr.. Samuel l..
Peck; address OF presentation, Mr.. Ben
jamin NJ. Bosworth, chairman Of building
COMMITTEES; address of acceptance, Mr..
Joseph w. Martin, president OF Town
Councils solo, "Lot the Bright
Seraphim," Handel, Mrs. NJ. Ransom;
address, His Excelleucy Governor ID. Rus
sell Brown; music, selected, Reeves or
chestra; address, MIR. Hezekioh Butter
worth; singing, America" Warren High
School; benediction. Rev.A. f.. Carpenter.
In the evening there Il 10 be concert
by Reeves Orchestra and at 9:15 o'clock
the dedication bail will open with grand
march.
The gentlemen on the building COM
mittee are b. M. Bosworth, John Water
man and jeremiah Goff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
0SCEOLA COOKS CONDITION.

Osceola n. Cook was arrested Saturday
night by Deputy Sheriff McCsbs on two
writB charging him with assault
and with threatening to assault David
+. Lngane.
The deputy found Cook at his home on
Pine street but in such physical condition
as the result of the bullet wound received
from Lingane Saturday noon, that il was
not advisable to take BIN TO the station.
SO the prisoner was left at home in charge
OF George Green aud he is there today,
unable TO be brought to court for arraign-
men.
DIR. T.. r. Smith, who is attending Cook,
says that his condition Is somewhat seri-
Gus and blood poisoning is liable to fol-
low.
The prisoner declares that when he is
arraigned that there will be no difficulty
for him to furnish bonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
Talked About.
Entertainments Today.

butcEtuiuiueutb OQhys
PROVIDENCE OPERA noUsE-"Lady Of
Lyons"
KEITHs OPERA HoUsE-J. ,. Bowling in
'The Life Guard"
LoTHRops OPERA HoCsE-"Two Old Cronies."
WESTMINSTER ITHEATER--Russeli Brothers
Comedians.
LoTHRoP's PAwTUcKET OPERA HOUSE :
ii. Percy Meidon In "Nobodys Claim"
PANOPT1CUM AND MUsEUM-lio and ia West
The Common Council meets tonight at
8 o'clock.
The third gymnasium concert will he
enjoyed at the Providence Athletic Club
tomorrow evening with the usual fine at
fractions.
There will be an entertainment Cor
members only tonight by the King Philip
Athletic Society, In which local athletes
will compete.
While wrestling last evening Thomas
Gillen fell, and small bone in the right
foot was broken. He was taken to tho
Rhode Island Hospital.
A nickel slot machine was stolen from
the front OF 3l4 South Main sstreet last
night. 1t was found on Wells street,
broken, and the contents gone.
The rear car on the Bay State Limited
Express OF New York, that arrived in the
city nt 2:01 this afternoon, was detached
from the train, owing to hot box.
Lieutenant O'Neili, of the Central Sta
ton, slipped on Canal street yesterday
afternoon and his knee-cap and shin bone
were cut. He is able to hobble about the
Office.
Thomas Swires and George Navy, both
about 16 years old, and slightly demented,
ran away from the State aims house last
night. They are clad In the State gar
ments.
An alerm OF fire was rung in from box
219 at 6:25 last evening for fire in house
ct the corner OF Broad and Sassafrass
street, occupied by Thomas Jones. The
damage was about 200.
Box II was pulled yesterday afternoon
FOR fire In the building corner of South
Main and Leonard streets. II was caused
byspontaneous combustion among q lot
OF cotton. The loss was slight.
Rev. f. G. Moore of the Central Congre-
gational Church preached an eloquent
sermon yesterday forenoon on the social
evils OF the community. He handled
without gloves the influence Of politics
III the saloons, especially.
A large iron shaft weighing about seven
tons is an object of much curiosity in the
freight yard OF the Consolidated
Road. IL was made by the Delaney
Forge Company of Buffalo, N. Y, for
the Providence Steam Engine Company
OF this city. 1t is to be re-
turned, as IL does not come up
to the contrect. The shaft, Is Is said, Is
the largest piece OF iron that was ever
shipped into this State, and cost about
$500.
There Is soon to be a new departure at
the Union station. A gate Is being
placed at ono OF the doors and
no one will be allowed
to pass through this gate to the outer
platform unless armed with ticket. JUST
before the arrival of train the platform
Will be cleared. This is being done
for two reasons: The first, so that patrons
OF the road will be sure OF getting
aboard OF the right train, ana
there VIII be less cash taken
by the conductors, more especially on the
through trains. The experiment will go
into effect In q few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
How to Launder Embroidered Linen.

When laundering embroidered linen,
mako strong suds OF some white SOAP
and lukewarm water and wash the
pieces carefully. The wash board must
not he used. Rinse Immediately in luke
warm water and then in water slightly
bluel and hang out 10 dry When halt
dry, lay them out smoothly on u clean
cloth which has boon laid over piece
Of )uble faced white canton flannel
and ress on the wrong side with hot
iron until they are quite dry. If they
ere fringed. comb the fringe over care
tully with moderately coarse comb.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
BLIxT'S PLEA.
The SeItConfcssed Murderer Of
Catherine Cling Said Not Guilty.

Blixt, the self-confessed murderer of
Catherine Cling, was arraigned in the
district court to-day and in weak voice
pleaded not guilty. The state had
rather expected plea ofguilty, and asked
BIixt IL he understood what he was doing.
He seid he did, and the plea was entered.
the Mnicipal Court were formally dis
missed this morning, the grand jury hav-
ing taken action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
KICKER AT THE STAMP WINDOW.

The Kicker had just bought a four cent
stamp ST the wicket in the postoffice, to
put on a Christmas package, and dis
covered that the back was
gumless. He showed it back
between the brass railing and the man
who had stood next to him in the lire
aud confronted the man at the window
with a very forcible demand for another
stamp.
'"rheyare ali alike" said the clerk, Sand
yon1l dnd glue pot tied to the window
ledge outside"
"Dut won't gum my own stamps"
snarled the Kicker" the Govern
ment is obliged 10 do that for
re"; and for the sake of peace
the clerk fished round in the "4-cert"
compartment of his box, and found one
stamp that had accidentally been smeared
with arabic.
The feelings OF the dozen waiting people
in tho line " ere divided between sympathy
for the kicker inthis resentment OF Gov
srpmeDt parsimony and a desire TO wipe
up the mud stained floor OF the post office
With him for making them wait.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

and now hold ssa, 500, 900 In excess OF legal
requirements. Che closing was heavy and
featureless with losses oesome Importance
to Sugar, Chicago Gas and fractional de-
clines in Erie, General Electric, ID. G. f.,
andIthe Changers.
Late Financial News.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-The market is
dull and moderately firm, considering that
undue pressure has been brought
against number of specislties. II Is esti-
mated that the gold shipments this week
will amount to $5,000.000.
A little more than one-fourth OF the
visible supply OF wheat Is stored at Min
neapolis and Diluth. The price OF
cash wheat In no ~market is four to hve
higher than the price of May wheat, less
the cost OF carrying to May.
Providence Clearing House.
The clearings of the Providence banks
today amounted to si,l72,9Oo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
Officer Bennett's Hearing.

The case OF patrolman Charles A.
Bennett, OF the Central Station
night squad, charged with
unnecessarily clubbing a prisoner, was
heard this afternoon before the police
committee at City Hall.
Twenty-one witnesses appeared in be-
half OF Bennett, nine OF whom were
brother officers, while on the other
side there was tho delegation
OF citizens who signed the petition TO the
Mayor asking that the patrolman's cor
duct be investigated.
The decision OF the committee has not
been arrived at as vet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

THE BANNER WEEK.
LexOw Committee Will Evolve Some
thing important in Few Days.

New YORK, Dec. 7.-Everything indi-
Gates that this will be the most impor'
tant week in the History Of the Lexow
committee. 1t is understood that the ad-
journment from Friday afternoon to
tomorrow morning was taken not only to
give the committees counsel rest, but
also in order to afford opportunity for tho
consideration OF some very important
matters to be publicly developed this
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

Abbott's East India Corn Paint removes quickly
all corns. bunions aud warts without pain.
a prominent railroad superintendent living IN
SAVANNAH, one suffering for years from malaria
and general debility, says, on having recovered his
health by the Of y. p. p. thinks that he will
live forsver, II he can always get p p. r.. iPrickly
Ash. Poke Root and Potassium.l The party's name
viii be given on application.
For sale by Hall ana Lyon. 237 Westminster street
Blsudiug a Blanding, 81 and 50 weybosset street;
A. W. Fenner Jr. s7s Westminster street. Byron
a. smith, oineyv!lle square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
THE NEWS MAIL BAG.
That Appeal for the Fishermen.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS:
SIR--Allow me to thank the many gen.
eruus donors to the Fishermen's Circulat-
ing Library at No Mans Land for the
contributions of books and magazines.
Five large cases were shipped to the
island, being carried free of expense by
Leander Walling's express. and by the
steamship company to New Bedford,
whence they were sent by sail
boat to their destination. They are
already being used by the fishermen, and
Captain George IL. Butler, who has them
In charge, wishes to express the gratitude
of the men for the Kindness shown to
them by the good people of Providence.
HORACE Il. BARNES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

Ping Yang, in northern Korea, was
tho first literary center" in the Ponn.
sular Kingdom. Its chics author was an
ancestor Of Confncirs mined Kishi,
who. gathering up his writing materials
and eaving Chino in 1929 Il. C., omi-
grated eastward into Korean regions.
His namo is greatly venerated, and
man tablets still exist in his honor in
thornrthern parts of Korea. New York
Tribune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

The calendar OF the appellate court for
Tuesday is as follows:

nc CdItHuHI UI VHo HpptIIHle CUurl TOT
Tuesday is as follows:
Common Pleas Divisionl
1896. John III. Coyle VS.. Union Railroad
Company. Attorneys II. j. Mccarthy
for plaintiff; Bakers for fendant.
1852. Daniel 4. Grady VS.. Ezra ID.
Smith. Attorneys--Bassett & Mitchell
for plaintiff; b. n. Lspham and &. Il.
Salisbury for defendant.
1l6S. james Corrigan VS.. John Is. Grady.
Attorneys. NJ. Brennan Tor plaintiff;
II. B. Potter for defendant.
1879. Frank T.. Cahoono VS.. Jennie Sti-
ness. Attorneys-Page d Owen for plain
tiff; II. &. Pierce for defendant.
1916. Edward boulster vs.. Simeon Allen,
administrator. Attorpeys-Pag a. owen
for plaintiffs Il. Aldrich for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

Mrs Ella Z. Chamberlain, president
Of tho Florida Equal Suffrage associa.
ton, lectured recently at Limona In
the Methodist church on Tho Biblo OH
Equal Rights. Tie Limona CORE
spondent of The Tampa Times says "The
calpincss and force of the address and
the interesting manner Of presenting the
facts held the close attention OF her au-
dience throughout and were peculiarly
convincing to thoughtful minds"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17

Patrick O'Garra and Frank McKenna
were assaulted by Two Italians last
evening on West Exchange street.
O'Garra was cut on the
wrist with razor and McKenna about
the face. O'Garra was taken 10 the
Rhode Island Hospital, where his wounds
were dressed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
GONE TO THE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE majority
report OF the House COM
mittee on banking and currency
favorable to Secretary Carlisle's
plan OF currency revision was today pre-
sented to the House by Chairman SPRING
er with recommendation that the bill
nasa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-17
AMONG THE LEADERS.
Providence is Tied for Fourth Place
In Polo League.

The Providence polo team won both OF
the games played with Salem at Infantry
Hall Saturday night. This gave the home
players a series of five straip ht victories
and placed them among the league leaders,
they now being tied with New Bedford
for fourth place, while Salem is left at the
foot.
The summaries of Saturdays games
follows: