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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
The IRAMPS' REFUGE.
The Police Know where the Weary
Wayfarers Are.

Now that the work on the old Grosven-
or estate begins TO resume a respectapie
appearance, as regards activity ana the
size OF operations, the hoboes and'other
unfortunates who used to wait around
Crawford street bridge for the banana oars
have transferred their attention to the
pile driver. Where they disappear to,
after having held up the new fence which
surrounds the estate, has been question
asked great many times by rassers-by,
but never answered until today when
Policeman Martin, who patrols the
Turks Head beat, suggested that they
might be found lying around in the cove
under the trees. A NEWS man strolled
over that way and sure enough the ON
GERS prediction was verified. There may
not have been as many tramps ana idlers
there today as at other seasons, but there
was a goodly number-about 3D. They
were all s xes, kinds, colors, and shapes,
and were evidently thoroughly tired out.
Some were od-timers who have lived
here several years, although most OF the
faces are comparatively new, according
TO policeman Sherman, who Is familiar
with everyone who has picnicked there
more than once.
The charity wood yard catches a great
many even of these. even at this season
OF the year, and they are just as lazy AS
ever. One old fellow Is missed from the
yard. He was said TO have been born ex-
ceedingly tired and worked three days
saving one stick OF wood, getting three
dinners therefor. After that they in
sisted upon his saving stick q day.
That was too much so he sought fields
and pastures new.
There was another old fellow who really
could not work and instead OF the city
keeping him i'm the woodward at 90 cents
per day, IL was stated that there should
have been some provision made Tor him
by the overseer OF the poor.
OF course, the stories OF the lives of
these indigents are the same now as they
ever have been, but 1t is interesting to
know that there is q resting place for
them so convenient TO their work, and
where they may generally rest In peace
because the police think they are out of
harms way there; otherwise the soles of
their boots would be raped much more
frequently than they are now and the
order TO "move on would be heard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
The Porter Was Fooled.
Philadelphia Record.

One OF the porters Pullman palace car,
running between Philadelphia and New York,
made a curious mistake the other day. As a
rule these mon are nina and character read
ers OF no mean ability, and have acquired by
long practice the ability 10 calculate just how
large fees TO expect from any one indi ividnal
that may fall into their clutches. This par
ticular one, however, by an error OF judg-
ment. misfook a brother and sister for bride
and groom and thereby wrought his own dis
comtiture.
IL there s any time in n mans life when he
~ expected TO be generous 10 is upon his
honeymoon trip. The porter knew this well
and accordingly swoopod down upon the
youthful pair, grabbed the mans grips aok
and tho girls parasol, and ushered brother
and sister into the apartment usually reserved
for smokers. He saw that none intruded
upon their privacy and when the journeys
end was reached subjected the young mans
gripsack 10 "A thorough brushing and saw that
not even a microscopic grain of dust re-
manned in tho folds OF the girls parasol.
Then the man he bad mistaken Tor happy
bridegroom gave him dime. His face was a
study.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

Henry Normandy Of $50 Westminster
street was injured about the neck and
breast about ; o'clock last ev ening by
being thrown from his carriage while
riding on Broad street. Al 7.3O O'Clock
Mr. Normandy and his wife left their
house for ride, and when on Broad
street, opposite /. ID. Newell's house. a
democrat wagon, containing four Young
men, collided with their carringp. Mr..
Normandy was thrown out over the dasher
OF his carriage and directly under the
heels OF his horse, striking upon the
right side OF his head and neck. and be-
ing very heavy man, the weight OF his
body coming upon his head aad shoulder
caused his body to fall over, thus strain.
ing his entire body. IIis carriage and hsr.
ness were broken In several places. The
young men In the democrat wagon aid
not wait TO see what damage had boqn
done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
THE sHRINERs.

We learn some interesting and crafty
ing things about the Ancient Arabic Or
der OF the Mystic Shrine, that fragrant
graft that blooms so luxuriantly in the
garden Of Freemasonry.
The public knows very little about the
Shriners Or, at least, as appertains
to everything nearly or remotely associa-
ted with Freemasonry, IL the public does
know anything about them, it doesn't
know that il does. A high authority
has said that the only secret about Mason
ry is that there are no secrets. In other
words, nothing that the public couldn't
know il 1t only knew that the secrets had
been opened as wide as day to public view
countless times and in countless ways
But the public is content to know OF
the Shrlners that they have invented a
new dress for wear both day and night
composed OF red fez and an evening
dress suit; that they are all good-look-
ing and well fed men, and that they give
US free parade once or twice year.
We understand that they play high
jinks in their sacred councils and some
of our wild and woolly reporters have en-
tertained us with specializing accounts as
to these. Here at home, we know; as
matter OF public knowledge, that the
Shriners have been benehcent institu-
tion in so far as they have contributed
an extraordinary specimen OF animal life
to the Roger Williams Park menagerie
and have tickled the people OF Pawtucket
by parading Gin their midst"
The annual address of the Imperial
Potentate OF the Imperial Council, deliv-
cred at the council In session yesterday
and today at Nantasket, gives as new
and interesting facts about the work OF
our friends, the shriners. We have not
at hand a complete report of what I'm
perial Potentate MEITsH-his name has q
truly ancient and Arabic sound-said,
but from the abstract we learn that the
trait OF hospitality already accredited to
the Shriners is not unmixed with the
even more blessed quality of charity. In
a word, as we gather from this address, II
is part of the consecrated work OF the
shriners to alleviate poverty and distress
among ts-e worthy in need. We are in
formed that during the year closed by
the meeting OF the Imperial Council, q
total amount OF s14, Os7. 80 has been distri-
buted In charity under the auspices OF
the subordinate temples OF the shrine and
the Imperial Potentate quotes this to OBJ
serve that "when carping criticism or
captious comment, derogatory to the
Shrine is made, let us point to our chari-
table deeds to Gods poor and say; this
ia the answer OF the Shrine in America. {"
We guess the shriners are good stuff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

The first meeting OF the Y. M c. A.
Lyceum since the summer vacation will
be held this evening in the y. NJ. &. A.
building at 7:i5. The Discussion Is TO be
upon ways and means for increasing the
usefulness OF the lyceum and enlarging
the membership. Many OF the members
are TO speak, and all who are interest
ed in having first class lyceum In Prov
idence are invited 20 be present and eX-
press their views ON the subject.
September IL, the discussion IL TO be on
the question. "Resoived, That the pro-
posed biennial election amendment should
be adopted. IL II I'm the hands OF some
OF the best speakers In the lyceum, and
both sides OF the question are sure TO be
well presented. IL will be a public de.
bate. and everybody is invited ~ attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
HONEST DEALING REWARDED.
A Fakir Who Made Moaey by Taking
the Public Into Ills Confidence.


the Public Into Ills Confidence.
Boston Herald.
"Gentlemen, said the street fakir, as
he arranged his bottles on the table be-
fore him. "I did not come here to lie
and deceive, and rob you OF your hard
earned dollars. ] have stuck TO the truth
all my life, and, though that Is the rea-
son am poor man, shall continue 20
speak the truth to the end OF my days"
The crowd had been coldly surveying
his preparations, but began to warm up
q little over his address.
81 might say to you,' he went on, as
he held up one OF the bottles in loving
way between his eye and the sun, "that
this medicine was discovered by a cele-
brated medicine man OF the Sioux tribe
OF Indians, but why deceive your II is a
remedy entirely unknown TO the Indians.
1t is my own discovery, and never saw
an Indian in my life.
The crowd increased in numbers and
began to press closer.
81 could tell you that this compound
would cure Brights disease, and in 10
minutes every bottle would be sold; but
could i sleep tonight with the weight OF
so much deception on my conscience.
How could ever again look an honest
man in the face after telling such false
hood? 1t will not cure Bright disease
IL would even hasten the end OF "A victim
OF that baleful complaint
There were now 100 men in front OF the
fakir, and at least all OF them had their
hands In their pockets in search o.
money.
81 could say that II was pain killer. {"
continued the man, "a he brought out
more bottles from an old satchel, "but
an accusing voice would be whispering
in my ear forever more. You might rub
a barrel OF il into you and it would not
affect pain. ] miss the sales OF at least
80 bottles because ! tell you the truth,
but il must be so. I"
"Gimme bottle!" shouted dozen
men in chorus, as they held up their VI
bills.
"No, gentlemen not yet. ] will
neither deceive you nor allow you to de-
ceive yourselves. You are an honest,
conflding people, and ] might tell you
that this discovery would stop headac he
I'm five minutes and you would believe
me and hand up your money. 1t Will not
cure headache. j even declare that 1t
would make one ten times worse
The number OF men who now wanted n
bottle was at least 20, out the fakir waved
them aside and said:
swat a minute. The discovery will
not cure consumption after one lung Is
gone. Ii will not cure catarrh after the
disease has firm hold on the bronchial
tubes. After both kidneys have wasted
away II Is no use TO take IL. X simply
puriiies the blood, and thus
"Gimme a bottlel Gimme q bottlein
yelled 30 men as they pressed forward and
In less than 10 minutes the last one had
been sold and the fakir had the money
In his pocket.
As we went down on the train to Nash
Vile that afternoon together asked;
"After you nave mixed water, molasses.
and alcohol together do you add anything
else?p
"Yes, cayenne pepper 10 make Il bite,
and the solemn truth to make IL sell, "
he solemnly replied as he took out his
wad OF bills and spread them on his knee
ana started out TO find the sum total.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
PAWTuxET VALLEY,
NEws DuRRAv, PAwrvxET vALLnr, I
usgin's Block


Miss Annie Hills OF Boston IL the guest
OF Miss Jennie Moran.
Miss NJ. II. Snow returned home yester-
day, after q weeks stay at Buttonwoods.
Miss Mabel Lawton returned home yes
terday from Q two-days' visit with
friends In Providence.
Mr.. Paul Penoy, formerly employed
with Mr.. Joseph Lawton, died at his res
The: Diseased M SSf had besn H'.sihli silins with com
sumption for q long time. He was SS
years old. A wife and baby are left to
mourn his death.
Phenix cornet band will give an open
air concert on the band stand at the
square, Riverpoint, this evening.
ARCTIC CENTER.
Misses Annie and Mamie O'Brien Of
Providence were the guests OF Miss Sadie
McCaughrey on Main street yesterday.
Miss Annie Cursor has collected a num-
Der Of pieces OF old pottery to be exhibit
ed at the fair, among which there is a
vase and pitcher said to be over 200
The Misses Ella and Amanda Precourt,
who have been visiting with their sister,
Mrs. Raymond Geoffroy, lately, re-
turned home to Lowell, Mass, this morn
MRS. II. l.. Beaudry of Pawtucket,
and Miss Martha Chagnon Of Fall River,
Mass, are the guests OF their sister, Mrs.
G. l.. Chagnon, on Quidnick street
idence played piece called "L'Enfant
Prologue" before large audience in st.
Johns hall, Sunday night.
Qujdnick band returned home late last
evening, after accompanying the Natick
Fire Company to waltham, Mass.
HOPE,
The lawn party given by the members
OF Epworth League Saturday evening was
quite brilliant affair. Ii was the inten-
the lawn next to the church, but the rain
not permitting, the merrymakcrs ad-
jourDed TO the church, where they spent
a pleasant time listening to good music
furnished by the Hope band, and partaK-
Ing OF the various refreshments.
CRoMPToN.
Mrs. Martha Metcalf and daughter
Louisa Of Soutbbridge, Mass, Miss Min
ME Turner Of Fall River, Mass, and Miss
Kate Howarth Of Cleveland, o., were re-
Gently the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Woodward here.
The lawn party given by the mem bers
of the Guild, connected with ST. Phillips
Church, last evening, was most enjoya-
BILE affair, snd drew a large crowd from
oil over the Pawtuxet Valley. The lawn
adjoining superintendent kobinson's res
idence was elaborately decorated for the
occasion, and with the many different
booths and hundreds Of japanese Ian
terms, presented a beautiful appearance.
One corner OF the ground was occupied
by large tent, in which the children
gave entertainments, consisting OF songs
and maypole dances. Phenix band fur
nished the music for the occasion.
cRoMProNs VS. RoDMANs.
The second game Of ball between the
Cromptons and Rodmans OF Fall River
was played on the Crompton grounds last
Saturday resulting in n victory for Cromp-
tons by a score of II TO 3. Ii WINS COM
plcte walkover for the home team.
NATfCK.
Natick Fire Company returned from
Waltham last evening, where they had
won second prize In the competition. Up
on arriving Eome they were met by a
friendly crowd at the station, and a fine
time epsued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. i.-Ycs,ertlay "
the day on which the boycott Of nation
bank notes, ordered by President Sovcrclg
OF the Knights Of Labor, was 10 90 I'M,
effect. There was no evidence here, how
ever, that the knights Of Labor won
tabooing bank notes. The national head
quarters of the knights were deserted
save for an Office boy,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

To those Democrats who nre disposed.
on occasion. to doubt the party loyalty
OF The Sun, we recommend a reading OF
,hat great newspapers review OF, and com
inent on, the political situation in Ken
sucky, in Monday issue, wherein is urg.
'd and advocated, in no unmeasured
ierns, and with unhesitating partisan
,pirit, the election OF General WAT HAR.
oIS, despite his casuistio conscience and
yolnminous jaw and the fact that he
stands ON platform to which The sun
is opposed for national use and regards
- unnecessary for local purposea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
INSPECTING THE HAHBOR.

Today is the annual inspection day of
the joint standing committee of the City
Council on harbor, and at 10 a. M, par
", including the committee ana other
members OF the city government, boarded
the steamer Planet, AT the wharf of the
Providence Coal Company, aud sailed
down the harbor. A collation. was served
on board, and then the dumping ground
near Prudence Island was inspected. AZ
terwerd tne dinner was partaken Of at
Bullock's Point, and the return made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
JERSF66(1n =
~ SAJ
The Method Of 0Annexafion -
The Method of "Aunexation." /"

We know. at last how John Bull annexed
the Barracouta landing ON the little island in
a high surf. clambered with his party up tho
steep rocks, raised the British flag ON a spar,
appointed the gunner OF the Barracouta as
Governor, and the surgeon "a medical officer
OF the domain and having gravely read n pro-
clamation of annexation, buried IL Ia a bottle
at the foot Of the flagstaff. This performance
was supposed Go establish a claim ON the
island, as a sequel 90 Halley's visit in 100. Ii
appears that the spot was generally barron
and without sign of animal life, although
fresh water was found the eastern slope,
and some vegetation near the waters edge.
What puzzles the British, however, is why
Brazil should want the island, when England
could make use OF IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

The Boston Globe noted that under a
Democratic tariff the marohers in the
Labor Day parade were mostly well dress
ed. But, IL The Globe had observed more
carefully, it might have found that many
of the clothes, while in good condition,
were really not Of this seasons style and
make.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

IT Is believed that the French court
martial records may be shown us before
WALKERS sentence expires. The sentence
:s for twenty years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

WE shouldn't wonder IL that Connec-
ticut "wild man" when finally captured,
may prove to be an escaped hand organ
monkey or something equally terrible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

PARIsIAN anarchists are boycotting ell
soap except that produced by an Anar-
chist cooperative guaranteed
not to injure the dirt, perhaps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

THE tobacco crop is unprecedentedly
large, too. And corresponding increase
in the anti-tobacco products is likewise
to be expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
OMEN NO ta7

A yellow garter for the left leg. knit
by friend and presented Unexpectedly,
IL worn on Easter day, is supposed to
bring an engagement before the year is
out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

RUTLAND, W., sept al. N. franklin,
aged ~, vice president of the Vermont
State Humane society, fell from pa7za
Yesterday, breaking his peck. lie wa,
dead when picked up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

PoRTENToUs news come from Dallas,
Texas, to the effect that the sheriff stop
ped prize fight down there Tuesday
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

RIO DE JANEiRo, sept. 4-Frpsh con.
nicts have occurred between tho Italian.
and Brazilians In the province OF Minas.
UVraeN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

MAYBE valkyrie III will prove 20 be
only bogey boat, after ALL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
Hay state raIr opc.cd.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 4-Tho Bay
State fair opened here yesterday. The cx'
hibit I'm all the live stock departments H.
much larger thaa In former years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

Stick another tail feather into the
eaglel Our man has just beaten tho
world at chess.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

LORD DUSRAvES's full name is Sir
WISDHAM THOMAS wYNDuAM-QuN, X.
i. That may be called his race gear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
Mt4r.QT1rRS
~ ARE A
SAYING
The Greater Providence.

Already the increased population In Provi-
dence and vicinity has attracted public atten-
tion. The State census shows the tendency
OF population TO group itself about the cities
anu larger towns. Providence within the last
hvo years has gained something like Ii, 90
while Pawtucket has gained about 900. II
has been said that eventually the several
cities and towns adjacent TO Providence and
within radius OF ten miles practically one
community. will consolidate and unite under
single municipality. There Is no natural
boundary between any OF them. Tho electric
roads connect and run everywhere within this
territory. and no doubt within few years
the city OF Providence will absorb them ALL
with the present population OF Providence
10000, Pawtuoket 2000 Central Falls 1900
Cranston 1900 Johnston 10000. East provi
dence 10000, Lincoln and other towns within
the ten-mile radius enough moro 10 swell the
aggregate TO go inhabitants occupying
one continuous area, tho natural course OF
events will inevitably follow, and Providence
VIII gradually assume tho position she is
destined 10 I'LL one of the largest and
richest cities in tho United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

The colleges are opening. That is, the
foot bali schedules are being completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
New Black Goods /!

Mohair brocades, i6-inoh, OF heavy
lustrous quality, and only
soc. ND.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
TnE CRY OF rRovIDrxoE.
NOTICE TO MILK DEALERS.

In accordance with Section of Chapter i27. Pub
lie Statutes OF Rhode Island, notice n hereby
riven that the undersigned has been appointed
specicr nf MIX fot the city Of TOviience
CHARLES a POTTER. Inspector ~ MIN.
Ia weybosset street tHodgrs Buidine).
p.-l.t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

Mr. Henry r. Dsyis bss recently moved
into the house iofneil. ocoupi"d py M
n. A. smith, W CongaoI ,trssA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

Police clerk Gardiner is on his vacs
ijos-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

WE are almost forgetting that there ia a
vacancy on the Supreme Court bench.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

THE eclipse OF the moon was n failure
compared to an ordinary railroad tunnel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
Children S Popim Piaids I

For school dresses and waists about
the prettiest things ever made. We
opened these last week and have few
pieces left.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
h. W. LADD co.
Moro Early Arrivals Of
New
Dress
Goods!

They are coming right along now
the first ideas OF the new fall season.
Every week shows something new.
AS usual, Ladd has them la adj
vance, the newest things introduced
simultaneously with their presenta-
tion in New York and Boston.
We open this week a selection OF
these early fall fabrics, which include
the following popular priced novel
ties:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
Fall Suitings at SOC.

The popular thing at the popu-
lar price Doc. - absolutely new and
novel weaves and color combinations
nothing like them before shown;
nothing better will be seen this sea-
son at the price.
Returning pilgrims from seashore,
mountain and country will find much
TO interest them in the new things at
Ladd's this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04
Illuminated Suitings I

A fine, durable fabric produced In
designs OF particular beauty, and only
2oc. a YD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-04

STAMPED CENTER PIECES in every
possible design.
EMBROIDERED CENTER PIECES,
very beautiful
STAMPED LAUNDRY BAGS, in Linen
and Duck.
SOFA CUSHIONS and HEAD RESTS
in Silk. satines and CrotOnnps.
Full assortment OF MATERIALS FOR
ART WORK.
29i to- i97 WESTMINSTER STREET.