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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-28
fatal l.xlslsssiou Qf l;as.

P'iiLApELfiiA, Feb. ;Ss.-Gcorgc Custer
was instantly killed and William Ross,
Charles Carson and Andrew Ohm wcc
dangerously injured by nn explosion Of
gas nj the Point Breeze gas works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-28
Fatally shot lsis WIFE.

CHICAGO. Feb. :s-Jamcs II. Martin
shos his wife Ellen four times ut her moth
er's home. Hob North Halsted street. and
she will die. The shooting was the rr.ult
II domestic quarrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-28
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-28

Generally fair. with more or less
cloudiness. stationary temperature;
southerly winds.
r. J. WALz, Observer. \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-02-28

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

AMERICA Cup.
No Yacht Being Built and
Probably No Race.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The secretary OF the
Royal Yacht Squadron, Mr.. Grant, In his
letter from Cowes. Isle OF Wight, to The
Associated Press, says that everything il
In q state of uncertainty in re-
gard to the international yacht
race next year and that is it
doubtful II a challenge will be sent
for the Americas cup and added: $50 far
have hoard of no yacht being built for the
Americas cup, and the chances are there
will be no challenge.
Designer Watson Talks.
Iip Tbe looo nted fres..
GLASGOW, Nov. 13.-Mr. George l.. Wat
son, the yacht designer, was interviewed
by a representative OF The Associated
Press today regarding the report that he
was designing yacht destined TO
compete for the Americas cup. Mr.. Wat
son declined TO discuss the subject stating
that the details OF a yacht which he is
said to be designing and which were pub
lished hero on Saturday are imaginary
aud that nothing has as yet been decided
upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

Talking about the unsociability OF
largo cities, an instance came within my
own knowledge that is, / think, without q
parallel, said II. T.. Banks 81 have n
friend living In New York who roomed
for Ave years in tho same house with q
young man and i'm that time never made
his acquaintance or even learned his name.
He went on hunt one summer in tho
Adirondacks and there met the young man
who roomed in the ssme house with him.
A conversation sprsng up between them,
and they thon learned that they were of
the same name. Have you any brothers,
asked my friend. j don't know. There
were two Of US, aud my parents died when
I was quite young. was raised by an
unclo In tho west and lost track OF my
brother. well, was raised by an uncle
I'm New York, and believe you and / are
brothers. A little further investigation
proved 1t TO be a fact. "-Cinoinnati En-
Iuirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
STRAUSS AND Ills DOG.
Z Story Of the waltz King, a Retriever
and His Feminine Admirers.

q Story of the waltz King, n Retriever
and His Feminine Admirers.
''The Strauss jubilee, " said New York
mpresario 20 reporter, reminded me
VI an incident Of the visit OF the great
composer 90 Boston at the time OF the Gil
moro jubilee which / do not remember
ver Co have seen in print. Al that time
Johann was In the full blaze of his glory,
and the Blue Danube waltzes were as
we'll known in this country as Yankee
Doodle, and so when the composer was
Iound to be "a hals tome, dapper little man,
With lovely eyes and mass OF wavy black
sair that was alnrcat as extravagantly long
n Padorewskps, the Boston musical wom-
IN went wild over him. Ho was courted
and caressed and feted and followed until
Ii Is a wonder mis- head--hair ana all
was not turned, but Strauss had too much
good business tact TO lose control OF him.
self, and he accepted verything--civility
md coffs offstt4iiii44-el.t==Mith a smile that was
as comprehensive rs 1T was stcreotyped.
STRAUSS was a great dog fancier at that
time and was accompanied by magniil-
cent black retriever Toward tho last of
tho great concert days some enthusiastic
young woman sprung the idea of getting
lock Of Strauss hair for her locket-
iockets wero worn by everybody in those
days, you remember. The fashion grew
into fad. and from fad blazed up TO
fury, and with his comprehensive smile
Johann promised every applicant mo
mento And in due time the locks were
distFibuted-how many hundreds of them
don't know--each one accompanied by
the compliments of the waltz king. Some
statistical cuss said that enough hair had
tril 20 ly.
Strauss look as though he had been sand
papered, yet when he left Boston for New
York his locks were as bushy and profuso
as ever. 1t was remarked, however, that
when Johann's beautiful black haired dog
was put into the baggage car the poor
creature looked like shorn poodle. -
New York sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
BRISTOL.

An alarm OF fire was sounded last even
ing at o:30 O'Clock for large fire on the
opposite side of the bay. Tue tiremen
Were prompt as usual and ran with tneir
machine over to poppquash. After
Locating the fire they returned.
Another alarm of fire was sounded at o
o'clock, which proved TO be barn owned
by Terence McCarty, superintendent OF
the National India Rubber Works in the
rear of. his dwelling house upon Wood
street, and occupied by him. The build
ing contained number OF vehicles and a
valuable horse and hay. the horse he
kept for his own private use. The
teams were saved, but the horse and hay
were consumed. The building edjoned a
stable which Is owned and leased by
Frank Bowen for the livery business. The
stable was considerably burned, but his
horses and carriages were all rescued. An
insurance upon the building and mater
ials will nearly cover the loss, aside from
the horse. The origin OF the lire Is un-
known.
Mr.. Charles Finch, an employe of the
National India Rubber Company, met
with severe accident yesterday alter
noon by being caught In gear.
The bursting OF steam pipe at the
Providence Shade Roller Works this
morning caused shut down for the day.
The Providence Shade Roller Company
ber Company car losd OF cases for ship
ping goods, also part ola car load 10 the
Silver Spring Bleachery OF Providence.
The company Is consuming cargo of
lumber from Maine every four weeks and
their helps made up OF experienced work
men.
The Holy Name Society OF st. Mary's
Catholic Church attended he fair OF st.
Mary's Institute at Warren last evening.
The annual week OF prayer of the
Young Mons Christian Association COM
msnced on Sunday evening, and was led
by Mr.. Frank Talbee.
lne work upon the naval station Is pro-
gressiug repidly, there being large
number OF mechanics employed. A steam
hosting machine has been set up, and
piles have been driven so as to support
the guys OF derrick.
Mcnsfs. DEW and Bullock are crush
ing stones upon the Mount with their
new crusher just set up, located
upon summit facing Metscom avenue.
They also have gang OF carpenters at
work al King Philip Seat erecting some
new tutdlnEs and placing an addition tu
the Main House OF 90 30 feet.
Mr.. Morton Chase, an assistant at the
office OF the Bristol station, 10 seriously Ill
with fevsIs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
Japanese Rockets.

japanese folks have six or eight pockets
cunningly inserted in the cuffs of their
wide sleeves These pockets arc always
filled)with a curious miscellany peculiar
to the droll little people. As common as
twine i'm young Americas pocket is the
prayer amulet written on delicate sheets
OF rice paper and composed 10y the BONES.
In accordance with the abiding and funny
faith OF the Japanese women, these prayers
arc swallowed, paper and all, like pill in
cases OF mental and physical distress. An
other ESSENTIAL, mover missing, il n mum
ber Of small squares OF silky paper, which
is put 20 the most unexpected purpose
to hold tho stem OF lotus OF lily, TO dry a
tencup, wipe away n tear or blow the alb.
surd littlo nose Of the doll-like little vom-
an. The very smartest people OF Japan
uso this style Of handkerchief for practical
purposes. After using ball Is made of
the paper, and Il Is thrown I'm the street in
diseust. Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
PnEhIX NEWS.

The funeral OF Miss Hattie r. Andrews,
who died at her home at Arkwright, last
Friday morning, occurred at st. An
drew's Episcopal Church yesterday at
2p m. Rev. Alfred Taylor, pastor OF the
church, conducted the services, assisted
by Rev. Thomas II. Cocroft OF Providence.
The church was filled TO overfiowing with
relatives and friends OF the deceased. Miss
Andrews was one OF the most popular
young ladies ol the Pawtuxet valley, and
the many elegant floral tributes were
but slight tokens of the esteem and
respect in which was held. The burial
was at Greenwood.
Mr.. Il. ii. Kenyon, who has been i'm the
employ OF the p. V. Electric Railroad
Company as motorman, and who is classed
as one OF be most careful and relia Die
employees on the line, finished his labors
for the company today. Both employer
and patrons regret his resignation.
The Guild OF st. Andrews Episcopal
Church will meet this evening with Mrs.
James Gee at ATkwright at B o'clock.
The weekly class meeting OF the M. r..
Church will be held In the vestry this
evening nc O'Clock.
Mr.. ". A. Howard OF the Briggs Hotel
is quite III and confined O his room.
The regular monthly business meeting
of the Epworth League vns held at the
home OF Miss Carrie Bradford OH Pleasant
street last evening. Al the close OF the
business session an excellent literary pro-
gram under the direction OF Mrs. George
l.. Sheldon was much enjoyed.
The telephone lines which were rendered
uselsss by last weeks storm are not yet i'm
order, though Superintendent Murphy
with gang of mon IL diligently ~ work
and hopes TO have them all rgDt in few
days.
The Phenix Coruet Bend held we'll a.
tended business meeting In the band
room In Cards Block last evening.
Manager Goodwin, Of tho T.. V. electric
railroad, Il happy on account OF hs ar
rival st the electric car house OF two snow
scraners. and expresses the opinion that
traffic OF ikc valley Clectfics Will 40, rgain
te iutCriofcd Win on account OF sAoH
storms.
Mrs. X. w. Il. knight Of Auburn was
visiting relatives In this place yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
A MACHINE NO USE.
Better to Keep Rife Handy While Jim
Bolton Lives.

Better To heCp q EAhe handy Whitc Jim
Bolton Lives.
One day, stopping 1T {, hess-a- far dinner
In the kentucky mountains, | listened TO
an agent trying to sell the head Of the es.
tablishment sewing machine.
Now, look here, - said the agent, lyon
ought TO do something TO help your wife,
oughtn't YOU"
''She amt objectln to my style, rcck.
on" said tho mountainoer.
"TLat's because she's e good, kind, I'M
complaining sort of woman, and it is
the very reason why you should do these
little things for her"
'But i can't afford it," protested the
mountaineer.
afford it nothingl'' exclaimed the
agent. You could afford to buy that win.
chester sitting by the door couldn't your"
Yes" he said, laying it across his lap,
"but | needed it,"
"Not SO much as your wife needs a sew
Ing machine"
More, l reckon"
"Of course that .sn't so. How could
your Now, ! tell you wdat I'll do. If you
will buy a machine for your wife, III take
the gan A. part pay"
''I reckon not"
what sho tkiaks about II. I'll bot hat
she'll jump at the chance for such an ex.
change"
The mountaineer smiled and called the
"old woman out. lie stated the propo.
siton TO her, and the agent began to feel
sure Of victory.
n Jim Bolton wasn't livln, We might
ehe said after moment thought.
What's he got 90 do with itl" asked
the agent In PROVOKED tone.
heap sight. You see, she went on,
"my old man an Jim amt on good terms.
That's Why ho got tho winchester Now,
ef Jim knowed we only had "a scwin ma.
chine IL wouldn't be no time Till wuz
widdcr, nn ] reckon III 10 my scwin hy
hand. S'po-y yon come round nft Sim's
1xcd, - aud the astrt gave itupand asrVcd
Co come round aftof James had been Cis-
posed of.-Atlsnta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

Oh, no, It would never do TO have bus
band and wifo partners at tho whist table
II is woll known fact that people who
have played partners I'm whist are forever
after either upcn or covert enemies Think
then, of the terrible consequences In case
the partners were msn and wiiel The wife
would lecture her husband all night and
every night ur hos he ought to have
played, and thc husband would make a
icar of himself. and all bccaueo SIZE hap
pcncd 30 tramp his tgich cr failed 20 rc-
turn bis lead. Oh, 40, 'twould mover do
The divorce courts are oyerworked as ~ u.s.
Boston Transcripts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
POST0FflCE ROBBED.

CITY ISLAND, N. Y, Nov. 13.-Tho City
Island post office was again visitod by
burglars last night. The safe was blown
open with dynamite and about $1,000 in
money and stamps were taken.
The room in which the safe
was located was wrecked and
the windows OF the building blown out.
This Office was burglsrized about two
months ago, but onlyR small amount Of
property was taken at that time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
BROKERS ASSIGN.
Rr Nc Associntrd press.

By The Associated Press.
NEW YoRE, Nov. 13.-Charles b. Cald-
well and William II. Bunker, who compose
the firm of Caldwell g. Bunker, brokers, at
is New street, assigned today to Sherman
w. Knevsls, without preference. The
liabilities will not exceed $4,000; assets
unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

Heat holidays have now been established
by law In the public schools,of Switzcr.
lnai. Recognizing tho we'll known fact
that the brain cannot work properly when
the heat is excessive, the children arc dis.
missed from their tasks whenever the ther-
susmstsr gees above certain poiue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
DaiIy Cooklng Hint.

CoCoANUT CUP CAKE.-Two cups Of
sugar, two cups OF butter, one cup Of
milk, one tesspoonlul OF essence of lemon,
half nutmeg grated, four we'll beaten
grated; use as much sifted wheat flour as
will make q rather stiff batter; beat IL
well, butter square tin pans, line them
with white paper, and put in the mixture
an inch deep; bake in moderate oven
half an hour, or it may require ten
minutes longer. When cold, cut in small
squares or diamonds; this is rich cake
and is much improved by q thin icing.
This cake should be made with fine white
sugar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
THEL. A. TILLINGHASTC CO.
CATERERS,
276 Westminster S., Providence, R. !.
DIED.

ANDREW--In this city. Nov. ~. Thomas X.
Andrew. in tue 18th year OF his uge.
COOKIE this city. Nov. Il. Wiliialn K. Cook.
aged ~ years.
MAXFIELD--In this city. Nov. n. Sophia c.,
vie of Charles III. Maxie.d.
MORAN-In Johnston. Nov. IL CttheFine.
widow OF John Moran, aged 93 years
yEDDER-In this city. Nov ~. l.ottie May.
daughter OF w. Irving and Josephine We'd
der. aged years II months. ~ days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
MARINE REPORT.
The List Of Arrivals and Departures OF
Vessels at This Port.
FORT OF PROVIDENCE, Nov. 10.
Arrivals.

STEAMERS Pequot Penn, New York: City OF
Newport, Kelley. Newport: Mount Hope. Con-
nor, Eau River Queen City, Pettcy, Seacon-
net.
TUGs-Underwriter, Norfolk; Gertrude.
Perth Amboy.
ScHooNERs-John Platt. French. Norfolk;
Lavinia Campbell, Vaii,I Philadelphia; Chas
w Clark, Lamb. Norfolk: + md r Lupton.
Longstreet, Philadelphia: Break o. Day. Dyer.
Rockland with lime for Manc hester S Hud-
son; Rebekah NJ Wall. Wall; II I'll Hanscom,
Holmes Philadelphia.
BAReEs- G NcCawley, III 5 Vansanford,
Atlanta, Advance, L q Merryman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED A. wHEoNN
Car lots today-Wheat 113, corn 254,
oats 157, hogs $4,000.
Estimates tomorrow-Wheat 100, corn
$50, oats 20. hogs 1900.
Heavy shipping hogs, s4.35 to $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

srEAMERs--Pequot, Harry, Ricketson, New
Bedford; Mount Hone, City OF Newport.
Wesley VI Oer. Kelly. Nor
folk: subrine Barton. 1T John, n IS; Hast
ings, Corey, New York; Mary Buckly, Dunn;
Greenport; Messenger, vandyke, Greenport;
B IA Warford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13

The street coma
tine business this 2
with the seasons
contracts will be o
account Of the wea'
Pine street has beef
days storm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
Married Tonight.

Tonight, at the Church of the Messiah,
the Rev. Mr.. Cocroft will unite in
marriage MIR. Charles Hathaway
and Miss Alice Dsvis. Mr.. Hatha-
away Is employed by Chapman q Bachel-
der. The bride is a young lady of Elm
wood. Both arc we'll known and have the
best wishes OF all their friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-13
At the Sixth Station.

Everything was quiet round the station
last night: only one arrest was made,
Thomas M. Fadden, for drunkenness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-05
STREET RESOLUTIONS TABLED.
Tho Committee lsefuses to Act ~ to the
Grades Of Eifth and sixth.

The Council Committee on Streets he'd
n lengthy session IN committce-room No.
8 OF the new city Hall last evening.
The question OF regarding and paving
the alley between Fifth and sixth ard
franklin and Grace streets was the nrst
matter TO engage the attention Of the
body. Captain Charles L. Williams ana
Others spoke in opposition to the proposed
Improvement. After good deal oil o's-
custom the resolution was voted down,
on Mr.. Aliens motion.
A resolution fixing the grade Of FIfth
street between tirare and Franklin was
the next topic for argument Colonel
Crtshaw explained the effects OF the pro-
posed changes. which meant "A cut or O
little over three feet at the highest
points. Messrs. s. II. Hawes, +. II. Nc
Guire. and the Centenary Methodist
church were opposed to the change. Mr..
l. l. Roswell and Mrs. Hermann Schmidt
favored the establishment Of a grade so
that they would know how to build some
dwellings, that they contemplate erecting.
The Engineer was Of the opinion that
the hest thing to do would be to make the
grade so as TO bring the street 10 ie'ci
between Franklin and Grace.
The motion Of Mr.. Gray TO recommend
to the Council the adoption OF the pres
ent grade was lost, reconsidered. ana
laid on the table.
The same action was taken upon the re-
solution providing for change In the
Sixth-street grade between Franklin and
Grace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-05
TO MOVE THE STATUE TO-DAY.
IL VIII BE Drawn Through the streets by
Citizens, Old and Young.

The bronze figure for the Soldiers AMI
Sailors Monument will be moved from the
B,rd-Str Station to LIBBY I'M this
afternoon at o'clock. II will b" placed
upon large truck, AMI drawn TO It's
destination by the citizens.
The hour for the removal has been
changed from TO at the request OF
large number OF veterans who desire TO
help man the ropes. Lee Camp, having
decided TO take part In the hauling VIII
assemble at their hall at 40 O'Clock
sharp. The camp ask their members 10
bring their children between the ages
of - and II years. boys and girls. with
them wearing sashes OF red, white. anu
red, aud hope that children VIII turn
out generally with these colora on. All
members of the camp who have UNIFORMS
are expected To wear them.
Pickett Camp will assemble ut their
hall at 4:30 o'clock. and march to Lee
Camp Hall. and thence the two camps
will proceed to the depot The mem
bers OF the Junior hollywood Association
are requested to meet the two camps nj
Lce-Camp Han.
Maior-Gencral Thomas \. Brander VIII
b. marshal of the occasion
President Richardson. OF the Private
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Asso-
citation. has called n general meeting OF
the association for & O'Clock Monday at-
ternoon In Room ST, Chamber Of Commerce
building. to decide the question which way
the statue sail face.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-05
ibtATfi~.

BIZZELI.-Died. Friday. at $40 y. NJ,
OF typhold-fev-r. LOGAN ~. Bi/IEll"
Funeral service from residence OF Mr..
Fielding Pollard. 9l9 nor,h TweBty-fourth
street. SATURDAY NJ O'Clock =. NJ.
Raleigh u. 60 papers please copy.
BRADIY.-Died. nj his residence. lOi'
west Cary street. Colonel VI. T.. BRADY
in the Goth year Of his age.
The funeral service viii take place
from residence No. 1915 west cary AT
Il O'Clock TO-DAY, May 9Th. Members
OF Phil Ktarny Post, Of this city. are
respectfully invited To attend. Interment
at Seven-Pnes National cemetery.
LANGLEY.-Dled, at the residence, 20S
south Laurel street Thursday. May 81.
at Up NJ, MARGARET r.. wife Of
Charles r.. Langley.
Funeral will take place from her late
residence on SATURDAY. Services at Sa-
cred Heart church az \. NJ 2t>
WESLEY Died. May 9TH, at $3.50 \. VI
at No. 7C7 east Franklin, HARRIET G.
WESLEY. wife OF Norman Wesley; in
the S7th year Of her age.
Funeral notice later
WILLITS.-Died, at the Retreat for
the Sick, nth day morning, firth month.
81. MARY, daughter Of the late Jeremiah
Willis, OF this city. formerly OF Phila-
delphia.
Funeral will take place from the resi-
dence OF her sister. Judith a. crenshaw,
No. 800 west Marshall street, seventh
d.v 9Th. al 10 A. NJ 2t'