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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
SOME FIRST THINGS.

The first lucifer match was struck in
1884.
The first black-lead pencil was sharp
ened in 1905.
The first game of cricket, then known
as club-ball, was played in 1900.
The first kaleidoscope was invented
by Sir David Brewster of Edinburg, in
1914.
The first tolerably accurate map of
England was drawn by Charles Lilly
in 1910.
The first air balloon was constructed
by a Jesuit, Francisco Mendoza, about
1920; the first fire balloon by Josef
Montgofer. in 1882
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

THE WEAKEST SPOT
In your whole system, perhaps, il
the liver. If that doesn't do it,
work of purifying the blood, more
troubles come from it than you can
remember.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery acts upon this weak spot a.
nothing else can. 1t rouses it up
TO healthy, natural action. BY
thoroughly purifying the blood, II
reaches, builds up, and invigoratea
every part of the system.
For all diseases that depend on
the liver or the blood-Dyspepsis
Indigestion, Biliousness every form
Of Scrofula, even Consumption Tor
Lung-scrofula) in its earlier stages
and the most stubborn Skin and
Scalp Diseases, the Discovery "
is the only remedy so unfailing
and effective that it can be guar.
dnteed.
If it doesn't benefit or cure, you
have your money back.
On these terms, it's an insult to
your intelligence to have something
else offered as "just as good"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
IIlitsrncy and Crima

{ The number of prisoners confined in
seventeen states is 10,5Ss, and among
these the illiterates, in proportion to
numbers, contribute six times their
quota. The records in the towns show
an even greater proportion of crime
among the ignorant and the illiterates,
which for the whole country furnish
TO each thousand Of persons eight
times a. many prisoners as those who
can read and write. It Is plain from
these facts that our schools have al
ready greatly reduced the amount Of
crime, and that when we shall have
succeeded in getting rid Of all nlitera-
cy we will still further reduce the num-
Der Of criminals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
IDLE FIELDS IN THE SOUTH:

Plenty OF Suitable Land Ready for Cult
vstion in South Carolina. =,
The principal cause of the abanden-
ment of SO much rice land in South
Carolina is the lack Of capital, due to
heavy losses sustained by the planters
during the late war. They were left
without working capital and the
means to employ labor, and freshets
had broken the bikes and filed up the
canals and bitches SO that it would
have required q considerable outlay of
money to have put the rice planta-
tions in their former condition. There
is no lack of the best rice lands in the
state, with good water facilities.
which can, according to the Boston
Herald, be purchased for q merely
nominal sum. Another reason why sc
much Of the rice land has been aban-
doned is the scarcity and ineHiciency
Of the negro labor, the good labor hav-
ing been drawn away by other indus
tries which afford better pay. There
is every opportunity for the intro
duction Of improved machinery, which
would do away with much Of the in
efficient labor in the building up and
repairing Of bikes, canals, ETC., and
machinery could also be used in the
preparation Of the land and the cult
walton and harvesting of the crop. It
Is not unusual to find plantations OF
ten thousand acres, with perhaps half
Of this amount Of land available for
rice culture. in q narrow strip along
the river front from half mile to q
mile in width, and it is quite possible
for anyone starting in with sufficient
capital to secure the finest rice lands
at very low price, and by the intro
duction Of improved methods, and es-
pecially by the introduction of i'm
proved machinery, to be largely inde-
pendent OF the scarcity and ineficiency
OF the labor. The cultivation of rice
is a very expensive undertaking, and
as rule it can be carried on much
more economically on q large scale
than on small one, and probably for
the production Of no other purely ag-
ricultnral crop are capital and strict
business methods SO necessary as for
the production of rice by the method
of water culture, of which there is an
abundant supply, which comes down
laden with the most fertile portions
Of the soils of the up country. It
would seem that here was a fine field
Tor the employment of dormant north
ern capital, which if rightly applied
would bring in large returns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

DON'T buy blood-purifier because
1t is "cheap." The best-the su-
perior medicine-Ayer's Sarsaparilla
is, In the end, the cheapest blood
purifier in the market. The ingred-
tents of which it is composed are the
most expensive and incidentally
efficaciOus that can be obtained.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
! Mr.. Bllltop's Unhappy Experience.

A"H' DAAtoPs Onhsppy experience.
About as uncomfortable an expert
snce as ever had," said retired bur-
glar. II had in small town In the
interior OF this state. Ihad gone into Q
house very late SO as not to disturb the
people, but just as turned into one of
the rooms the light was turned up sud-
denly, and an instant later l was pinned
to the door by knife through my coat
sleeve. BY this time my eyes had got
accustomed to the light, and I could see
. man sitting up in bed. He had row
Of knives sticking in the headboard Of
the bed over his head and another knife
In his hand. 1T seems That this man
was . professional knife thrower, who
made his home in this town and who
always came there when he wasn't on
the road. I had happened to find him
ct home. and here was within FIVE
minutes after entering the house stand
ing up against door while he threw
knives at me. It was a most unex-
pected and most uncomfortable expe-
renee; and besides not getting any
thing, was actually out the cost Of q
good suit Of clothes, for the ones I had
on were never fit to wear afterwards
IN. Y. Sun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
Tho Perfect Ear.

ANU 0EkOCS 60fs
Yin McClure's Magazine Prof. Henry
Drummond discusses the question OF
where man got his ears. Nature, he
holds, seldom makes anything new;
her method Of creation is to adopt
something old. So when land animals
were determined on, and nature started
out to manufacture ears for them, she
made them out of old breathing apps.
ratus. She saw, Prof. Drummond COZ
tends, that if water could pass through
. hole in the neck, such as fishes have,
sound could pass likewise, thereupon
she brought certain species adapted to
her purpose to shore. and set to work
upon the five gill-slits and elaborated
the whole in q hearing organ. This
was not a quick process, but the slow
labor of ages, but finally was produced
the perfect ear, and man was not ere.
sted until the work was done.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

ARSENIC and quinine are dangerous
drugs to accumulate in ones system,
and it is to be hoped that these
poisons. as q remedy for agne, have
had their day. Ayers Ague Cure
Is sure antidote for the ague, is per-
fectly safe to take, and is warranted to
cure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy by its
mild, soothing, cleansing and heal.
ing properties, perfectly and perma-
nently cures Catarrh in the Head.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

NEGLECT of the hair often de.
stroys its vitality and natural hue,
and causes it to fall out. Before it is
too late apply Halls Hair Remover, q
sure remedy,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

N. r. Simmons, of Snohomish, was
kicked in the face on Wednesday by a
horse and instantly killed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31

The Chinese government levies q
regular tax on beggars.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-08-31
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
BRISTOL MAD.
1t Had Planned a Big Celebration But
Nobody Attended 1t.

The eventful day that was TO have
brought together many of the absent sons
and daughters of our delightful old town
has come and gone and left no remarka BILE
event behind IL. Many who had
looked forward to grand demon
stration were very much dis
appointed. The glowing program
as published gave TO all an enlivoned i'm
terest in carrying out the affairs. Only
one company from abroad came TO fill
the ranks, but many were represented
with letters OF regret. His Excellency
and Stan were not present and many
distinguished military men who were
expected had their places filled by
letters OF regret. Nothing occurred dur
ing the day to mar the comforts OF those
who were duly engaged in carrying out
the order OF exercises. At noon a salute
was fired and at q o'clock another by n
detachment from the Bristol Train. and I'm
the evening an open air concert upon tho
common by the Bristol cornet band, which
closed the exercises OF the day.
AZ meeting recently held at q. A. n.
Hall by Bsbbitt Post, the following COM
mittec was chosen 10 make arrangements
for an excursion by the post 10 Newport
in July: Nathaniel Glsdding, Stephen ". +.
Church, Peter Dermondy and William B.
Reed.
Adiutant Grabble and wife OF Newport
dined at the Fennimore Cottage on Sun
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh X. Nor
man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
NORTH END NEWS
A Brutal Prize Fight in the Woods Of
North Providence.
Thu NEWS BUREAU,
NORTH END. <2s BRANoH AvRsuH. I


The Asbury M. K. Church was we'll
filled last night, when Rev. John l.. Pit
ner lectured on "rhe Recollections OF the
Yankee Cavalryman." The lecture was
very interesting. His description OF camp
life and picket duty; his first engagement,
the terror he felt on seeing the rebel cav
airy coming down upon him, all being
told in an eloquent. manner. The Siocum
Post Quartet added materially 10 the en-
ioymcnt of the evening. After the lecture
Ice cream and cake were served.
Last Saturday night at the picnic In
Maysvillc John Kimball, 20, and James
Fitzpatrick, 21, got into dispute over a
girl. Kimball claimed that the girl was
engaged to him for quadrille and Fitz-
patrick denied Ii and said she had signi-
fled her Willingness to dance with him.
One word brought on another until the
men came TO blows. Before they could
do any injury TO each other they were
separated by friends. Sunday the young
men met again and Kimball challenged
Fitzpatrick TO fight, which was accepted.
Both had taken few lessons in the map
ly art from local pugilist and last night
the men, accompanied by rs friends, re-
paired TO Jones woods, just over
the city line in North Providence.
A brutal fight followed and Fitzpatrick,
who was atlast unable to rise, was counted
out, both men having been badly injured.
Division, uniform rank, X. of p, under
command of Captain w. III. Dobson, par
ticipated in the parade and meeting OF
Union Division OF Pawtucket last evening.
Brigade No. 3, Order of Alfredians, held
their regular meeting in their hall on
Veazie street last evening. Considerable
business of Importance was transacted.
Little Helen HolIingdrake celebrated
her sixth birthday by giving party on
the lawn in front OF her fathers residence
on Woodward Road. air
Michael j. Kane, the heaviest man in
the North End died at his home on
Nichols street yesterday
William Miller, formely pitcher for the
Wanskuck base ball team, will be given
trial by the Pawtuclxet Club.
A horse owned by John Taudoin became
frightened and ran away last evening. 1t
jumped over a stone wall on Ledge street,
smashing the team and continued to run
until il fell on Marietta street.
Rev. Messrs. Kaplan and Lupwhitz of
the Congregation OF the Sons of Zion
were badly injured by being thrown from
an express wagon which came into col
lision with an electric car at the corner of
Orms and Charles streets this morning.
They were attended by DIR. Furmson and
DIR. Munroe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
NEWPORT NE WS.
[rrom our Regular correspondent.l


NEWPORT, June 19.-Messrs. William
p. Griffin and Albert Hammett are making
extensive improvements to their wharf
property at the foot OF Cannon street.
They have joined in the construction of
granite sea wall OF 300 feet, and
each will fill in his respective part as OPP
portunity offers. Mr.. Sheffield has
already filed in much OF his, but
MIR. Hammett is less active. The latter,
however, proposes to put his proportion
TO practical use at once and with that end
in view he has built a substantial plank
driveway to the granite wall which forms
the head OF the dock.
When the filling is completed Messrs.
Sheffield and Hammett will have nearly
two acres moro available wharf property
than they now own, and as it is bounded
on the south by City Pier, which forms
the south boundary of the new State
armory, it promises to be q valuable pos
session before many years.
Work on the new State armory Is pro-
crossing rapidly under Contractor Me-
Cormick and the supervision of Architect
Wilbur, with Hon. Chas. III. Burdock, one
ofthe commission. The foundation is about
all in, and the 70-foot shed, which extends
out over the water and which is intended
as means for hosting boats out OF the
water for shelter, Is already completed
In fact, the Newport Naval Reserves ex-
pect to bring to it in few days their
boats at present stored on Long Wharf at
large expense.
The necessary tackle and blocking will
be put in place today. Both the Reserves
and Company b, r.. /. NJ, are anxious for
the completion OF the work, as the present
quarters of neither is In any way adequate
to the demHud. =====--
Newport was not very strongly repre-
sented on the Priscillas trial trip yester-
day, that is in point of numbers, but her
delegation was an appreciative one.
Court Pride, A. o. f. of A. Of this city,
elected officers last night. Deputy Grand
Chief Ranger Donald was present and
presented Past Chief Ranger Waught
with certificate OF his Office handsomely
framed.
IL is estimated that more than 1000
people visited the Priscilla last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to June 3, 1894.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows;
For Boston--so5 a. M, IL 2ni.; 4:2o p. M; RETURN
$3.50, a. m; 1920 5:25 p. m.
wALPoLE-s:O5 a. M; IL M 4:2O p. m.
FRANkLIN-s:05 a m. " M; 4;2j, 7:l5 p. m
MILFORD-S:05 a. m. IL M; 4.2O y. m.
ARLiNGTON7:O5 IL :35 m. rs $780, fs1i 100 pm.
WEST ARLIN GTON-7o5. :O5 IL 80 a. M; 5. .
a. m.; 2:i5, 80, 6:25, 80 y. m.
KNIGHTSvILLE-7;06 9;05, IL rs a. m.; s. a.
m; 2:i5 :25. 6 6:3l, "F11, ). 6:l0 ?. IN.
wXYLxND PAgK=7.o5, e-o5, II :3o, 5. . n m; 2:4j
4sso, 5:s5. $3.50, ssil.oo 5. 6:iOp. m.
CRANsToN, NATIcK, RIVER POINT, CENTRE
WILLIE, wAsHINGToN-T:o5 s;o5, il:S5. 8
900 a. m; 1901, 2;46, 4so, :25 $3.50, $50, :oo
s6;10, 7:l5 p. m.
oAKLAwN-7:O5, s;o5, i1:s5. 900 a. m; 1901
2:i5 4:so S.25, $3.50, 1880, 'sll:Oo, 6:i5, 7:l5
PONTIAC, ARCTIC. oUIpNIcK-7:O5 n;s5, S 300
a. m; 2.s5, 5:25 $3.50, .'l1:OO, 6:i0 p. m.
ANTHoNY-7o5, 9.o5 IL :35, 800 a. ni; l2:gi, 2:4s
4:3o 5s25, $3.50, Trll 90, 6;iO S 1915 p.
CovENTRY-7.O5, sos, am i2:Oi, 2:i5, a:3o, 1880,
s7:l5 y. m.
SUMMIT, GREENE, oNECo, STERLING
MoosUP, PLAINFIELD-7;O5, $685. am; 1901,
2:f5, 4:30, 1880, 715 p. m.
JEwETT CITY, CANTERBURY, SCOTLAND
7.0i, 0:05 a. m; 1901, 4.3O p
RSAILLES BALTIC, SOUTH WINDHAM--
7:O5, 9:O5 n. M; i2:oi, t:3o, 715 pm.
wILLIMANrIc-7:O5, sos a. M 1901, 1880, 1880,
7.i5 p. m.
p. IN.
FIsuKILL& NEwBURG-9;05 A. m.
NoRWl CH--7 sO5, 9:05 a. m; 12:Oi 4:30 80 D. m.
WATERBURY,, DANBURy-S;sS a. m; 1880, ) 7:i5
pm.
PHILADELPHIA via POUGHKEEPSIE - e:0j
an; 7:a), 7.i5 y. m
EAST THOMPSON, WEBSTER, soUTHBRIDGE,
WORCESTER. THOMPSON, PUTNAM and
pOMFREr "a s:55 n M; 900 u. m.
CHICAGO AND THE WEST VIA NEwBURG,
AND ERIE R'i-s.O5 a. m.
PAsCoAG AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
6.47 ss55 n a. nj 400 and f:i9, $50 and ssll.i5
D. ma. Returning cave Pascoag at s:25, 7:lO and
si5 a. M; l2si0, 4:sI, sos and sss 100 p. m.
All trains leave from west end of Union Depot
Providence.
sssaturdays only. S--Sundays only.
Tickets between Boston and Providence Qimited)
sBcents, unlimited 81.
w.R BABcocK. q. PA
q. W. oFFUTT. supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
IN 0LNEYvILLE.
THE NEWS BUREAU,
oLNEyvILLE, TABERSAcLE BUILDING. !

OLNEyvILLE, TABERHAcLk BufLpfNo,
THE News having removed its branch
Office at 0lneyville from the Library
Building to the Tabernacle Building is
now prepared to give prompt attention to
all orders pertaining to the daily or
The NEWS Office will be at the station
cry store OF John Cray, Tabernacle build
ing.
Johnston Lodge No. IL, A. B. s., gave
an entertainment, apron and necktie par
ty and straw berry festival last evening in
American Mechanics Hall. The young
people were there in full attendance and
seemed to enjoy themselves.
The following program was given with
much success. Harmonica solo by
George Titus with piano and guitar
accompaniment; acc reading by Miss
harmonica solo, George Titus, with piano
and guitar accompaniment; reading by
Miss Waddington; violin solo by Mr..
walker. The auction sale OF neckties was
the next on the program, Mr.. Samuel
Franklin acting as auctioneer. After re-
freshments were served dance was found
to be pleasing.
Mrs. Mary O'Brien who resides at 1914
Westminster street was badly burned
while lighting an oil stove last evening.
She threw q lighted match on the floor
which ignited some oil that was spilled
ana her dress coming In contact Win the
flames also became ignited. She was badly
burned about the limbs. No serious re-
suits are anticipated.
The full equipments for Company A, I'd
Regiment have arrived and are
now at the quartermaster- generals.
General Dyer is expected to
be present at their drill on Friday
nighJ in Foresters Hall, at which time the
company will appear in uniform.
The company expects to appear in full
uniform at the parade on July a.
What Cheer Lodge held meeting last
evening. The excursion committee re-
ported everything favorable for the an
nual excursion July n.
Olneyville Council, Royal Arcanum,
meets tonight.
The Olneyville Temperance Cadets held
meeting last evening and one new MEM
ber was initiated. The regular weekly
meeting will be held on Monday evening
during the warm weather.
Ashel Bushaw was reported at the Sixth
Station this morning, arrested on suspi-
cion OF stealing coat.
At the Eight District Court Bridget
Crowley was arraigned this morn
ing and pleaded not guilty to
charge of stealing s135 from Julia Burke.
She will be tried Monday, June 25.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
TOURIST IN HARD LUCK.

Yesterday was not very good day for
the steamer Tourist, that has recently
been chartered by the Continental Steam
boat Company, for on her last trip up
last evening her steering machinery got
out of order while off Kettle Point, and
she wandered about, and it was only by
hard work OF the crew that she was kept
from going ashore.
After the necessary repairs had been
made and the steamer got under way.
whizz went the engines, and upon inves-
tfgatf0n It was found that one OF
her propelling wheels had been lost.
Being twin screw, this accident did not
detain her any great length of time. She
will be laid up for few days as wheel
will have to be brought on from New
York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19

BUESos AyREs. June l9--The corre-
spondent in Rio de Janeiro sends word
that the yellow fever has almost vanished
from that country.
Word comes from Assumption that the
new governments 10 reported to be about
70 issue 3,o00. eco more in currency.
Drought in the province of Entire Rios,
Argentina, has killed 2ov 600 head OF cat
tie. 10000 sheep and 10000 horses, the
whole being valued at $1,000, 900 in cur
rencv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19

Cranston.

&Td0SJOus
A horse attached to tip cart belonging
to Mr.. Samuel Watson, became frightened
at something about five o'clock yesterday
afternoon and ran away. He started
from in front of the Pierce estate
on Park avenue and ran down the
avenue a. far as Maple stfeetTy where he-
was caught by man named McDonough.
Besides being cut about the legs, the horse
wrecked the harness.
Miss Annie Foley of Worcester, Mass,
who has been visiting here the past week,
the guest of Mrs. Barry, returned home
this morning. u
School committeeman Balm has pur-
chased piano for the SpraguevilIe school.
Miss M. 4. Moore, principal Of school
No. 2, entertained a number OF visiting
teachers yesterday.
Mr.. James Q. Conroy, who is in Detroit
attending the convention OF Master
Plumbers, Is expected home the latter
part OF this week.
Messrs. Haven and Thurber will play
match game OF tennis at the Knightsville
Club this evening.
Auburn.
The directors OF the Public Library met
last night in the library building; several
matters OF minor interest We're acted upon.
About $40 in bills were ordered paid.
Mr.. Dutemple and Mr.. Keyes were ap-
pointed committee TO rc-draft the con-
stitution and by-laws. The meeting then
adjourned.
There are about 1900 books i'm the libary
at the present time, and any resident Of
Cranston desiring TO use one may have IL
by applying at the rooms any evening
aud Saturday Afternoon.
Arlington.
A large number OF members of the
Cranston Street nj. r.. Church held lawn
party last evening ut the Parsonage, 766
Cranston street. The grounds were we'll
an inviting appearance. Cake and cream
were served, and pleasant evening was
enjoyed.
Several persons from town attended the
reception given the Southern Rhode
Island Press Club yesterday by Lieutenant
Governor Wardell at his elegant residence
near Mt. HOPE.
The Newport Artillery and the Kentish
Guards of East Greenwich are expected
to take part in the celebration here July 4.
Patrick Winn has purchased the Cor
nell estate on South Main street recently.
The Mendelssohn met last evening with
MISS Mary Merchant on Main street. A
pleasing program was rendered
IIarrisville.
A very successful festival was held last
evening by the w. O. T. ". in the yestry
of the Universalist church. JAl
The entertainment given last night by
the Ladies Y. Il. /. i. was successful |
affair, socially as well as financially.
Oakland.
Walter Cary, station agent at the Oak
land depot OF the ". Y. & n. E., rendered |
his resignation after three years Of faith
ful service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19

ST. JOHN. N. b.. June ia three
story wooden tenement house on Water
loo street, occupied by three famiAes,
collapsed yesterday. All the inmates ex-
cept Miss Mccormick. aged 38. escaped
serious injury. Miss Mccormick was in
stantly killed. The building had been
reported as dangerous. Arrangements
had been made to commence repairs ON il
arxf.xInv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
RAN INTO TIP CART.
Narrow Escape of Careless Driver
From Instant Death.

shortly before IL o'clock today two
horses attached TO tip cart were run
a. Bristol branch OF the Consolidated
system and the cart was badly
wrecked. The train was backing
10 East Providence from the Bristol depot
on India street. The tip-cart was being
driven alongside the track. Suddenly
the driver OF the cart started TO drive
across the track directly in the path OF
the approaching train. The train hands
yelled and a NEWS reptorter who chanced
10 be on the rear platform, also joined in
the shouts OF warning. brakeman
George Mofiitt stopped tho train, but
not until the rear steps had smas he'd into
the cart, breaking OF { wheel and splinter
ing the cart badly.