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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
NOT A HAPPY LOT.
The Captain Says Policemen Have
Two New Duties.

According TO police captain Marston. the
patrolmeu have two new duties practically
speaking. They are supposed TO be talesmen
for the electric light people and guardian
angels Of the men who run up from the coun-
try TO stay over night and forget 20 state that
they are going to stay at the "club." In the
first instance, electric lights are apt TO go out,
or remain in darkness, anu "a great deal de
pends upon the accuracy and veraoity OF the
policeman reporting the TACT whether the
poor iinemnn, who fixes the carbons, is to be
fined IS or not; for IL the policeman knows
that the light was cheerily burning at the
time when IL should be. it shows that the
lipeman did his duty.
As regards taking care Of the clubman, the
captain tells of quite prominent man who
came home one night recently for "ouiet
little time" leaving his family down river.
He visited his house all right, and after a
short time departed and left the lights burn
ing. Now, the policeman on that beat knew
the house had been vacant all summer and
knew, too, that the family was supposed TO
be away. The lights made him suspicious, aud
over two hours of what otherwise might have
been valuable time was wasted in trying TO
find the man who did 10. He was st bis club
and intended TO remain there all night. He
did not intend TO return 10 the house for
several days. and IL 10 hadn't been for the
police a gas bill as long as Phineas Fogg' 3
would have been due.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27

dent, vice president and parliament.
Chairman Binerty disposed Of his sugges-
tion with tho remark that tho only place
for the establishment OF n government for
Ireland was ON Irish soil
Tho omcers.
The election Of officers for the newly-
created Irish National Alliance was dc
ciared In order, and resulted as follows:
President, William Lyman, New York;
vice president, o'Neiil Ryan. st. Louis;
treasurer. p. v. Fitzpatrick, Chicago;
executive council j. J. O'Donovan,
Lowell. Mass; Chris Gallagher, Mime
sofa; Martin Kelly, Tenhessee; Captain
Magann, Wisconsin; j. Sheehy. San Fran
cisco; j. N. Kennedy, Montana; II. j..
Dundon, OHIO; T. II. Greeyey, Pennsyl-
vania, and James Lawlcr. Texas.
Mr.. Ryan was the only one OF the newly
elected officers who made any extended
remarks, the others merely thanking the
convention for the honors conferred and
promising the faithful discharge OF the
duties imposed.
j. J. Kcating explained that in the fu-
ture they would drop the term, Brothers" :"
which they had formerly used In address
ing each other, aud adopt the words,
Comrades Of the Irish Republican
Army" Deiegats Father O'Mahoney in
terruptcd at this point, al seemingly,
without waiting to hear wlat the priest
had to say, Mr. Keatipg retorted, some
what hotly: "For the nrst time, the cloth
of Gods minister has interfered with the
cause OF Ireland"
The convention closed with the singing
Of a new Irish soag, called "G9p bless Ire
land" after which'the delegates arose aud
sang America" and "God Save Ireland" Z"
Chairman Finerty read extracts from
several of the English papers on the con-
vention. He characterized them as good
average samples Of English blackguard- :
ism and brutality" and wound up by say
ing the English would soon have an oppor.
tunity to soc whether the new moyemen
meant anything.
There was conference during the after
noon Of the delegates who have had ex'
perience In military affairs. This meeting
was held behind closed doors, and all In
quiries as to the methods OF organizing
the military arm of the Alliance were met
by the response that all details would be
left to the executive officers and executive
council
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
More Census Figures.

The latest bulletin received from the
State Census Bureau shows the popula-
tion of the cities OF Woonsocket and Cen
trail Falls and the towns OF Cum berland,
East Providence, North Providence, Ports
mouth, Scituate ana Warren. For Ports
mouth, Scituate and Warren the returns
show falling of from the population
of 1885, when the last State census
was taken. In the others there have been
very material gains varying from $50 for
North Providence to S269, or 5lla per
cent, for WoonsocKet.
The tabulsted statistics are:
THE STATISTICS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27

There have been only about three weeks
when the mills ground as much -four as
they did last week, and they were during
last fall. Every mill in the city is going
full capacity, and production promises to
approach 40, 900 barrels this week. Sales
last week were very nearly 500, 900 barrels.
At Superior Duluth last week, produc-
tion was the heaviest on record. All mills
are going this week, and the figures may
reach 110, 600 barrels.
The domestic trade OF st. Louis and
adjacent mills was very satisfactory last
week.
At Milwaukee about the same output
was made, and the sales exceed the pro-
duction.
At New York much more activity char
acterized the -four market, especially In
shipping patents. At Boston, rather
quiet demand was noted in the latter part
of the week, though good sales were made
early.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
A Silver Thief.

LONDON, Sept. q. One OF the princi-
pals IN the theft of 35, 600 ounces OF silver
which had been shipped by Vivian and
Company OF Swansea to Sharp and VIII
liams of London, Wednesday, has been
arrested and portion OF the silver re-
covered. The silver, which was in ingots
was taken from the van while in transit
from the midland depot to the Office Of
Sharp and Williams.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27

CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-A local paper says
Some OF the American bishops doubling
order condemning Catholic membership
in the Knights of Pythias. Sons OF Tenn
persnce and Odd Fellows, recently wrote
Tor instructions. A letter in reply has
been received from Archbishop Lsrrisen,
secretary OF the propaganda, in which he
says there is no chance for revocation Of
the decree. In special cases recourse may
be had to Rome.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
WORK SILL SLOW.

In the common pleas division OF the
Supreme Court. no new cases on the cal
endar were ready for trial. Before Judge
Rogers, the trial Of the suit of Benjamin
F. Harris VS.. city of woonsocket for as
sessment of damages for land taken for
water works purposes was continued this
morning.
There are number OF cases on the cal
endar for next week, and 1t is expected
that from that time on business in this
division will continue brisk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
Court Calendar for Saturday.
common Pleas pivision.l

Common Pleas DyisionI
1928 John Blessing VS.. city OF Provi-
dence. Attorneys-Pag u Owen for
plaintiff; w. b. Vincent and city. solicitor
for defendant.
1867. Anna A. Babbitt, sdmr. VS.. Fran
ces Pratt ct al. Ex-Attorney A. Greene
for plaintiff; Comstock q Gardner for de-
iendant.
There are also a number of motions and
assignments to be acted on by the court
in chambers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
From Two Points Of View.

The first fall meeting OF the Church
mans Club is announced for the evening
of October 20 at the Trocadero.
The topic for after-dinner IL Preach
ing form. the standpoint OF the pew and
the pulpit. nThe speakers are Dean Hodges
OF Cambridge, Rev. DIR. Prnll OF Detroit,
William G. sturgess OF Yale, and Edward
l.. Parker OF Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
THE COLD CASH.
But the Liccnse and $3.50 in Money
Were Refused.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 27.-County Attor-
ney Bryan OF Georgetown, Tex, refused
to accept from r. A. Johns, a prominent
attorney, $3.50 rendered to secure a license
for prize-fght. Mr.. Johns refused TO
say for whom he was acting. A test case
before the Supreme Court of Texas will be
made of this case.
Other cash applications for license have
been made, but this Is the first case In
which the cold cash has been planked
down. e
Who Is behind Mr.. Johns is not known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
To Put Down Iawlessness.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Sept. q. Law abiding
meeting, adopted resolutions and organized
for the purpose of assisting The sheriff and
other officers OF the law In arresting and sup
pressing bands OF disguised men who have
been committing deeds OF violence and rob
berries In l-ewisburg and Marshall counties.
Masked robbers have Increased tu sueh an ex'
tent that tho citizens have taken this step 10
aid In their suppression.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
The new ENGLAND R. R &C.,
Passenger Train Service. Week Dayc
Corrected to june 8, 1895.
Corrected to Sept. ~, 1885.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE rs foiiowss
ler Boston--s;o6 a hi., IL ni.; A:4s " nj hErukS
siso a m u 30 6:25 p
WALPoLE-s,05 q. M ~ m; 4;2o p N
fRANkLIH-s;oj a. IN, ~ m. 4;lj 7:i5 .. ~
NILFCRD-sio5 a. m; IL nj 4:so p. m
ARLINoroN-7os, IL so a. m. 6;s7 s'so, ssl soop p1
WEST ARLINGToN-F 7.cs. y s;os. ii,ss . NJ
F2vs5. f4sso. II S;57, y $3.50 y. m
KNIGHTsviLLE~-7;os. ssos. hise O. nj aiSA
wAYLxND pARk-P 7.os r 500, y Fii.SsA m,
3:t5, y t:3o, v 5:37, $50, ''iltoo p. m
NATIcR, RIVER POINT. oENTREviLLh
wAsHINGToN--7os sos. ii5o. a M H;ei.
2.s5. 4s3o, bss7, $3.50. '7,26. 'slioJ p. m
CRANsToN, oAKLAwN-isos. s,Oa iis5a A'uj
iasoi, a;i5, a'so. 5s27, $3.50. ..ilioo p. M
PONTIAC, ARCTIC, QUIDNIck-7,os ui5e . ~
2,d5 6isT, es30, ssll ;oo p.
ANTHoNY-7so,, sios, IL 100 q m; aNA ESQ., oiU.
s.so. ''ii,oo p. M
COVENTRY, srERLINa-T,os. soa lisa &nl
2ss5, 4;3o p. m.
SUMMIT, GREENE, oNEco, MoosUP, PLAIN.
FIELD-1'vs. si0s. - mi Ia AiSo. 2i4o. ESQ. 1,A
JEWETr CITY, CANTERBURY. sooTLAND.
VERSAILLES, BALTIC, SOUTH WlNpHAh-
eos a. m; ni5o, 4:3o, p. m
wILLIMAETIC-g,o q. m; IL 80, $3.50, " sss p. r.
HARTFoRD-s;06 ;06 a. M IL 80 4:3o. tI;2S p u
FIsuRILL& a NEwBURo-s.oS a. m.
NoRwICH-7'os, sos O. m; li:6o, t;3o, 7;B 2. N.
WATERBURY, DANBUKY-s;06 n m. "a p. m
EAST THOMPSON, WEBSTER soUTHBRIDdn,
WORCESTER, THOMPSON. PUTNAM ana
POMFRET - sos q. MT 400 p. m
.KICA0o md THE WEST VIA NEWBUR0.
AND ERIE RY-9io6 a. M
PAsCoAG AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
s:47, si55, II a. M; 4co and 6s2o aud 'slisu
p m Returning leave Pascoag st 5i2a 7;io anl
s,.6a a M. $780, 6s02 and 5000 p, m.
All trains leave trem west end ei Union Dspss
providence.
sseaturdays oniy. s-sundayssni3,
tDaily.
Tiekets bet-een Bosten andS2rovtdsncS limitso
sIesnts, unlimited 81.
VIZ sABcooK. q. PA
uyNa auut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27

is an OLD and WELL TRIED RtNEDY and for
ever FiFTY YEARS has bee, used by millions Of
moihers Tor thelr CHILDREN wfne CUTTING
TEkTh With perfect suecsss II 90 hes the child,
souens the gums. reduces Inflammation. alltis all
pain care. Wind ooic IL very pleasant 20 the taste,
and Z. the best remeiy for az rrhoes Sod by drug
Tf.F1vE CENTS A fOTrlE re sure and nsk
for MRS wiNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP AMI
take no other ktnd. a. mothers will nrd a the
bsst Mediciae 70 uss df,,Ins the tssthtag psIL~S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
sprinsfeld Won One.

In the game yesterday between the cham
pions Of the New England and Eastern Leagues
Springfield defeated Fall River by score Of Z
to 5. This game marks The end OF the series
OF four games. n which Springheld won i,
Fall kiver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-27
THE WEEKS MILLING.
In Some Places the Demand Was
Larger Than the Supply.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Sept. "a. = The
Northwestern Miller gives the following
summary Of the weeks milling news:
The output last week at four points
with comparisons was:
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
Confederate Memorial at Chicago.

Springfield CI7ss) Republican,
The exercises at the dedication OF the
monument TO eX-COnfederates at Chicago
were not In any way inconsistent with the
spirit Of Memoral-Day and nothing was
said or done that need disturb the most
sensitive Union veteran. In view OF what
really happened. the protests Of the few
Grand Army men and eN-prlsoncrs IN
Confederate prisons seem a little nat IN
retrospect. and unca.led for either as
against the time and the method Of the
Chicago dedication. The affair WAS man
aged In excellent taste. with the bravery
and sacrifice Of the men the monument
honors and the loyalty Of their comrades
who survive 10 the old flag and the new
Union kept 10 the front while sslon
and all ccntroyerted matters were LETT
largely 10 inference
The entire ceremonies were such as
the most ardent Grand Army man could
consistently share In without the stidow
of disloyalty 10 dead comrades, ana IL -
good to see that many did. and that the
pX-COnfederates were paid SPECIAL atten-
ton by citizens Of Chicago-a broad-mind-
cd people In many respects. And the me-
mortal itself shows a singular and beaUu-
ful modcsty As work ~ art, II Is az
unremarkabe as the common type OF
soldiers monuments statue on the apex
OF A shaft may BE- a good symbol. but ~
is not artistic But as a symbol u eignl-
fies the mourning OF a lost cause IN a
touching way. for the southern soldier
bears no arms-he has surrendered. And
the monument Is as much a reminder OF
the terrible hunder the South made as
a memento Of the brave men II commemO-
rates II might occur 10 the ohlectotS,
by the WY, that ~ southern cities the
Federal soldiers themselves celebrated
"Decoration-D Day. when II was first be-
gun, with placing flowers on graves OF
Federal and Confederate alike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
RETURN OF RANSOM.
The Minister'S HeaIth-Ncxican Gil
mntc UnsuitabIc-Other Notes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 3.-(Spe-
cial THE officials at the State Depart
ment do not seem to think from the cor
respondence that has passed that General
Ransom is in really bad health, but they
are inclined 10 believe that he has not
found the climate just what he expected.
The leave of absence granted is for only
sixty days, and II he does not improve
after the expiration the leave can be
extended so that he can remain in North
Carolina practically until the fall OF the
year. Fortunately. there is not much
going on to require the presence OF the
United States Minister at the Mexican
capital.
Several of General Ransom's friends in
Washington who have been In correspond
ence with him were much surprised 10
hear that he intended coming home so
soon. for they had been OF the opinion
that his recent visit to Monterey had
greatly improved his condition.
Several of the special deputy collectors
of internal revenue who were appointed
TO aid in the collection Of the income
tax before the Supreme Court declared the
law unconstitutional have, through
friends. made application to be retained.
but so far without success. The Com
missioner OF Internal Revenue is power
less to grant the request on account Of
lack OF funds at his disposal In Virginia
and North Carolina the fruit-yield
promises to be so large that It is al
ready conceded the present force will be
hard worked to attend to all the bust
ness at the dlstilleries. especially as some
OF the districts assigned to deputies are
so extensive in territory.
Perhaps here and there collector may
be able to shift the men and divide the
money so that he can retain an extra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
High Art.
Chicago Tribune)

He was an Artist and he had painted a
landscape Having painted it. he invited
his friends TO view 1t. They. too, were
artists.
ITS not up 10 your standard" said
Palette "rve seen that very stretch OF
country and admired IT,"
80 have l." said Brush critically "and
| don't like that canvas
"Nor l." chlmed Mahlstick. 'for | know
every rock and tree in that section"
Then paint your own pictures! ex-
claimed the Artist holly.
And they did. Having painted each n
picture. they hung them on wall and
quarrelled among themselves. a judge
was finally called in, and il CHANGED that
the Judge was an oculist.
"Oh, no. see how II Is" he cried. rub
bling his hands. Palette. you have
strabismus; Brush is very markedly as
tigHatic; MahlsticE, you should have been
treated long ago for ophthaimy. as for
this Artist. iridectomy is the only thing
that will correct his vision"
There was a long pause.
but ] paint simply what is here" and
the Artist indicated his left breast that
a thump Of his right knuekles.
"And l."
"And l."
"And l."
"Then, gentlemen, you have simply
founded four schools OF art
And so they hadl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04

| New Jersey side that the bridge VIII
produce.
| THE EAST-RIVER BRIDGE.
The East-Rlver bridge is comparatively
| easy OF construction, as two OF ITS piers
| will rest on Blackwells Island, midway
| between the New York and Brooklyn
| shores. The river spans on each side OF
| the island will be s+s feet. while the island
span will be els feet The bottom
of the bridge will be 135 feet above
| the river at high-water mark. the same
height as the Brooklyn bridge. This
structure will cost Ss0U.Go
1t will have four railway tracks. with
carriageways and walks on either side.
The superstructure will consist Of canti-
lever trusses. and the steel in them will
weigh about 100000 pounds.
The bridge Will be connected with the
Third-avenue Il" road, and the company
plans to have whole block between
Second and Third avenues for a terminal
station. and a place of connection with
the elevated railroad system.
The ground floor OF this immense sta
ton will be a great market. and 1t Is
proposed that the cellars shall be used
for the cold storage OF perishabie mar
ket products. The exact location OF this
station has not yet been announced, and
IL will not be until the land has been
bought by private treaty. or proceedings
have been begun for its condemnati ton.
On the Long Island side OF the river
the bridge will be connected with tho
Long Island railroad. which has lines 10
the furthest end of the island and other
lines running into Brooklyn and connect
ing with the elevated and surface roads
of that city.
This bridge will relieve the present
bridge of part of the traffic which crowds
II so uncomfortably morning and eve-
ming. and II will also bring the subur-
ban and rural districts of Long Island
much nearer the metropolis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
THE CITY OF BRIDGES
Final Plans for q S,20O-PoOt Span
Over the Hudson.
1T MAY COST Roo,ooo,ooo
some Interesting Csicu1atfons-Wfii
Re Double the Length of the
Drcck1yn Brfdge-Hapfd Progress
ON the New East River Structure.
,corresnondence OF the Dispatch.)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
NEW YORK, June LIN addition to
It's claim TO the title of being the Empire
city Of the Western World. New York
will soon be in a position to assert that
II is the Queen City Of bridges OF the
universe
No bridge in the world compares in
magnitude with the Brooklyn bridge, but
his great structure. magnificent and
costly as II is, VIII look like toy when
compared with two bridges that are soon
10 span the Hudson and East rivers, re-
.pectively. Work on one, the new East
River bridge, Is already well under way.
and its engineer, Charles NJ. Jacobs. feels
certain that 1t will be completed and
ready for business two years from now,
or the summer of 1897
on June eth the final plans for the SIX
track passenger and vehicle North-River
bridge Will be filed with the Secretary
" War. Engineers and draughtsmen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
The biggest Derrick in the "or'"'

A niece OF mechanism, ike which there
l., -, cher in the world, Is the gigantic
s,ael derrick AT the c. r. Tayntor granite
quarry At Barre. VT. says the New YORK
World The mast which Is 30 rect hisn,
stands higher than any similar one -
erected. Both the mast ana the poon,
are built of heavy steel Plates IFI
together with hundreds OF large uoIlS' r. ~
s,ifened with a number OF trusses. Inc
mast is sustained by guys running rom IN,
the ton To points averaging abouI ~
feat distant and anchored 10 trees VI
great rings set into the granite ieuSS'
The wire rope in the guys and other rls
cling would make a continuous me alhose
p mile i'm length, and the weight OF tne
derrick. exclusive OF rope, Is ABOUT V'V"'
pounds. ann.
The boom is 20 feet long. ana com
mands a large amount Of working surface.
None OF the Barre granite duarrie2
deem. the tendency has always oeen 10
extend operations lateraly instead OF go
ing down into the earth. so that the al
vantage derived from the great length OF
boom is apparent
The machine is operated by means OF a
powerful hosting engine ana all the "orA-
ings are controlled by a single engineer.
There are steam derricks at all the large
uuarries and granite manufacturing pants
in Barre. but the power applies only 10
the lifting; the boOms with their LOADS
OF stone, in every instance are swung
around by hand-power. AZ the foot OK
the Tayntor derrick. heavily planked over
20 protect II from flying stone when blast
ing out refuse granite. is the turning-gear
connected by a wire rope with the engine
house where. by means of lever similar
in its workings to the reversing lever on
n locomotive. the engineer alone Is able
TO lift from the bottom of the quarry,
swing around TO the side tack. and place
upon a fat-car a block of granite weigh
ing forty tons. The largest single piece
Of stone ever lifted from a quarry in
America by means OF a derrick was taken
from this quarry. and weighed fifty-seyen
and one half tons.
The derrick has always been found
equal to any strain put upon H. and has
several times broken chain-links nearly
two inches In diameter. The company
has an order for a granite shaft fifty-iive
feet in length. which. in the rough. will
weigh nearly 100 tons. II is already part
ly quarried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-04
The Use of States.
CThe Philadelphia Press.)


The principal of a first-class school. be-
ing asked his opinion of slate writing. re-
piled: II first looked upon IL with COM
placency, later on with liberation, and
finally with disgust
Many cities of the United States have
already banished states and slate pencils
from their schools, the authorities agree
ing with the principal above quoted
Now, what objections are there to states
being used by the pupils of our schools?
The first and by far the most important
objection is that this slate work is really
detrimental to the pen-and-ink work
which comes later on in the child's life.
Lyman ID. Smith, an authority on teach
ing writing, says that children who have
been allowed TO grind on states with
slate pencils seem to be utterly incapa-
bic of taking hold Of a pen properly. and
the teacher who begins the pen-and-ink
work has a year or eighteen months bad
practice TO overcome.
If these children had begun with paper
and lead pencil. and 1t is entirely practl-
cable for pupils in the lowest grades-six
years old-to do this, much time could
have been saved and the children would
sooner come into possession OF their
handwriting"
The cramped hands the despair of al
most every teacher. are without doubt
due TO the firm grasp of the slate pencil.
needed TO make a distinct mark on the
slate.
The second objection to states is that
of necessity much of the nice work done
by children must be erased. and the child
is discouraged by seeing the carefully pre-
pared arithmetic. spelling, or language
lesson disappear with a rub or two OF the
sponge.
Had this work been on paper the best
papers could have been collected and ar
ranged where they would have been an
encouragement to others, or they could
have been sent home TO delight some par
ent's heart.
Then the sponges must be wet each day.
and they often dry out before the child
Is through using them. They are often
passed from child to child. and in this
way skin diseases are spread. They be-
come foul. especially in hot weather.
IL Is the custom In some schools to
cover the slate frames; these covers are
! soon saturated by the frequent washings,