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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
THE THIRTY YEARS TRADITION.
The Death OF Mr. O'Neill and Defeat Of
Mr. Holman Saved the Record.

The Death OF Mr. O'Neill and Defeat Of
Mr. Holman Saved the Record.
It was fate which defeated Represent
ative Holman. The venerable Indianian
essayed to do what no one before him
had accomplished. The tradition that
limits service in the house Of represent
atives to 30 years will receive increased
respect from Mr.. Holman's defeat AT
tho beginning of the present congress
Mr.. Holman and Mr.. O'Neill of Phila-
delphia had a conversation about this
tradition. Mr. O'Nelil asked Mr.. Hol-
man what he thought of it. Mr.. Hol-
man smiled at the man who was "fa-
ther of the house" and told him he was
oil right for half q dozen terms. Mr..
O'Neill. shook his head and reminded
Mr.. Holman Of the fate that had over
taken Kelley. Randall and others just
when il seemed that they were sure to
break tho record. Mr.. Holman afterward
told OF this conversation and added:
II guess O'Neill will break the record
He is strong and hearty"
Before tho year vas out Mr.. O'Neill
was dead, and tho tradition had received
one more proof Of its weird power. Mr..
Holman then became "father Of tho
house. Had no been elected this time
he would have exceeded the traditional
30 years limit as soon al he passed the
8d Of next March. But he was defeated.
1t will be long time before the tra-
dition will be tested again. With Mr..
Holman tho last of the members nearing
the limit disappears. Mr.. Bland goes
out os congress with 20 years to his
credit. Mr.. Cannon of Illinois and Mr..
Culberson If Texas will have served 20
years each Oh the Sd Of next March
Washington Cor. st. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Last night Hudson's Band held It's
regular weekly meeting, there being 9
large number present. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year;
President, George Cozzens; vice president,
Fred SmyGh; secretary, John Bowen;
treasurer, Arthur Horton; agent ana
instructor, Thomas Hudson; audit
ing committee, George Cozzens,
Clarence Wright and William Miner.
After some time was spent In practicing
the meeting was adjourned.
Fraternity Encampmept NO. II, 1. y. u.
f., had installation OF officers last even
ing. after which a collation. was served.
Roger Williams Grange No. 10, L. OF H.,
held turkey supper in their hall on Paw
tucket avenue last evening, after which
musical and literary program was rem
dered.
The annual meeting OF the East Provi-
dence Business Mems Association will be
held Monday.
The marriage intentions OF William
John Sullivan and Margaret Ellen Suiii-
van have been recorded in the town
clerks office.
Rev. Roper Oakley, who was q former
Congregational clergy has now joined
the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a
communicate at the Haven nj. +. Church.
The police report Suspicious looking
men around the business square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
ery Busy Times at the
Torpedo Station.
kocal Militia Companies Would Like
to Have a Rifle Range.
naval Reserves Want TO Use Room in
Armory on Sundays.

NEWPORT. Jan. 1.-THE busiest place
~ this vicinity these dull days is at the
torpedo station, where men are Working
1xom early morning until late in the alter
noon in the various departments. Com
monder Converse has received orders
20 prepare the torpedo outfits for the
oommerce destroyers Columbia and
Minneapolis. The formers outfit con-
oists OF 10 whiteheads and the latter's s.
The Raleigh is expected here on Mon
day for her outfit, which
will consist of two Howells ana
four Whiteheads. The new buildings re-
.oontly built on the west side of the island,
10 replace the old gun cotton factory
which was burned about year ago, are
nearing completion and it is expected that
She manufacture OF smokeless gun powder
will be begun the first of next week, and
inside of a month the gun cotton plant
will be in operation. The cruiser San
francisco, which came here Tor
Der torpedo outfit, sailed yesterday morn
1pg for Gibraltar, where she will relieve
tho Chicago as flag ship OF the European
station. On Monday the steam lighter
Harry will bring the Cunningham torpedo
from New Bedford and as soon as the
4 weather will permit trial will be hello.
Want Rifle Range.
The local militia companies here are in
ead need OF rife range, not that it would
Be of much use to them this time OF year,
but that they may become proficient in
out door shooting. The artillery compa-
nv has a range in the basement of its
nruiory and has used IL SO much that
a. has got team that challenges
She State. Co. B and the Naval
Reserves have a fine range In their new
armory, but as yet have been unable to
u1e IL. None of the companies has had
any outdoor shooting to speak of, and 1t
= for this purpose that they have pc
titioned the City Council to give them one,
which will undoubtedly be done.
Local Items.
The Naval Reserves are preparing pc
-titiou to the Governor requesting that be
allow them to use the company rooms in
che new State Armory on Sunday.
Captain Samuel It. Melville has been
olocted president of the Newport Marine
Society.
Charles Nelson, steward Of the schooner
Dick Williams, now in this port, was ar
rested last evening for larceny of $40, from
the captain OF his vessel.
Mrs. A. o. ID. Taylor and Miss Taylor
ere on q visit to New York and Washing
ton.
Excelsior Lodge of Odd Fellows held
She last of series OF socials last evening.
Grand Sachem James III. Barney will go
80 Riverside tonight where he will ofiici-
ally visit Svuantum Tribe of Red Men.
Mr.. and Mrs. William O'Neill, nee
Thomas, held q reception last night at
their new home on John street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Gordon Cumming, the Hunte-.

Gordon Cumming began his hunt
ing in 1S43 in the northern part of
Cape Colony. At that time the game
still swarmed over the parched kar-
roo plains. Quagga, wildebeest, hart
beest and springbok fell in numbers
to his rifle. In tho deserts south OF
the Orange river-now sheep and
goat walks in the Hope Town divi-
sion of the Colony-he enjoyed mag
nificent sport with the gemsbok
(Oryx capensis), which then abound
ed there. In those days the trek
bokken," on migration of spring
boks, was common in the north of
Cape Colony. Gordon Cumming wit
gessed one of these migrations. Il
behold the plains, !" he tells us, "and
even the hillsides which stretched
away on every side of me, thickly
covered, not with herds, but with
one vast mass of springboks. AS far
as the eye could strain the landscape
was alive with them until they sof-
tened down into dim red mass of
living creatures.
This "trekbokken" Cumming esti-
mated at some hundreds ppf thou
sands. On speaking to an old Boer
about it he remarked that lit was q
very fair 'trekbokken, but, " he add
ed, "you this morning beheld only
one fiat covered with springboks. l
give you my word that / Ihaveridden
q long days journey over q success
sion of flats covered with them as
far as / could see and as thick as
sheep in a fold" / have myself
heard much the same account from
old farmers, English and Dutch, of
the Cape Colony.-Fortnightly Re-
view.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
A GAME OF POKER.
Visitor From Worcester Struck a
Snap and Worked 1t.

Dickerson and Brown are the proprie-
tors Of q room on Westminster street
where "Loo" and "poker" are INDUCED
In on Saturday evenings only. The club
consists OF about thirty members and
nearly all lovers OF the fascinating games
IN the State are included in the member
ship. On Saturday evening by some
chance w. II. Tebo, a card sharp
from Worcester, got into the
room and was allowed TO play.
Tebo was one OF three players; Charley
Cole of Pawtucket, and Henry knight OF
Cranston, we're the others. Mr.. knight
d we'll known in his town being one Of
she constables, and a member of the Dem
ocratic town committee. The Worcester
visitor seemed TO know more about the
game than the Rhode Islanders did, and
was winning their money at a rapid rate.
The game began early in the evening,
and came to an end at $3.50 o'clock Sunday
morning.
4 Mr.. knight claims that he was count
ing his winnings when Tebo made grab
Tor his "pile," and started for the
door and ran, but was captured later
ON Potter street by patrolman Richard
Clnrke. Tebo was taken 10 the
city hall, and 1t was found that he had
&151.00, q pack OF cards and set of
"props." These were confiscated by the
police, and will be held for the action of
court OF common pleas. In the Sixth
District Court this morning Tebo was
charged with stealing 500 of the S15l.0
but he told the court that both Cole and
Knight claimed he had been cheat
ing all through the game, and the
money he had won be did not get fairly,
and that be should give it back. Tobo
said he was in danger Of his life, as
Knight was armed with a soda bottle and
was going TO strike him, and as he was in
. strange place he thought he would stand
better show in the street. Judge Cooke
0id not think much Of Tebo's story, and
Game to the conclusion that IL would be
doing no one an injury IL Tebo was locked
up for while. Go he bound him over In
the sum OF 500 for the court OF common
pleas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
A FEMALE FLoGGeR.
Jecond Exposure Of brutality For whisA
England Hns No Law.

England Hns No Law.
Mr.. Labouchere has been compelled
again to expose horrible scandal, which
here is no law in England to suppress.
It Is the work Of professional foggers Of
girls, boys and men. The establishment
Df the woman who advertises her serv.
Ices at terms from shillings is described
In Truth as the result Of a call by pros
pective clients. The flogger showed what
the frankly called the torture room.
There is an iron bedstead, on which. she
explained. tho victim is extended across
o pillow. On either side are straps in
tended to meet across tie body and hold
the victim down, while the arms and
legs are fastened to the four legs Of the
bedstead by contrivances like handcuffs.
Gags and pads used to stifle the cries Of
the victim were also produced, the pads
being used for tho young girls who are
liable to bite their lips under the tor.
ture, and thus disfgure themselves per.
manently.
Among the instruments Of flagellation
exhibited by the woman were two cat o
nine tails, one consisting Of thongs Of
leather and the other of knotted cord.
about 10 inches long. There was also
cat made Of leather strap slit into
strips about foot long. Birches Of or
dinary pattern wero also produced, these
being preserved in brine to keep them
supple. Tho fiogger explained that she
no longer received children at her house,
but treated them at their own homes,
taking her appliances with her. The
torture room was reserved for big girls
and adults.
The last time Mr.. Labouchere ex-
posed this interesting industry he found
it impossible to check 1t by law. The
neighbors, however, made the place so
hot for the fiogger that che had to move
several times. Her latest address is
printed in Truth with the suggestion
that the same remedy be applied again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
A MYSTERIOUS HORSE BLANKET.
It Has Fire Crop Of Hair Already, and
Growing Js still Going On.

MIR. William II. Forbes of Spencer
Corners, Fulton county. is tho possessor
Of O very old horse blanket, which diff
iers from its fellows in that 1t has
we'll defined coat of hair In various
stages Of development. alive and grow
ing. While possibly of finer and silkier
texture, IL Is sn excellent reproduction
of horses coat, which the blanket
formerly covered
Mr.. Forbes first discovered this pccul'
iarity i'm October last when taking II
down from she peg in the barn. where
it had hung urdlsturbed during tho sum
mer. He was naturally greatly aston
ished 70 discover two patches OF grow.
ing hair, ono Oh either side, where IL
had been exposed 10 the light and nil
The hair Is Of a bright bay color aud is
now fully an inch ia length. Probably
tho most peculiar featur, IL the AFFAIR.
howcve'. Is the fact that tho hair haf
spread from tao two paishcs until 1t in.
entirely covered tho blanket with iin'
growth. varying in shade and color
has not only been subjected 10 orisica
inspection hv sayeSb. xsuntable men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
How To study German.

The study of German is by no
means so simple n matter as the
words might imply, writes Professor
A. S. Isaacs of the University of New
York, giving some valuable advice
under the title when Studying
German" in The Ladies Home Jour-
nal. 1t may signify a nero reading
knowledge of the language or the
most thorough acquaintance with its
literature and ability TO speak 1t
with absolute fluency and idiomatic
accuracy. Naturally tho methods of
study will vary according to the pur-
pose in view and the age and nc
quiromonts of the stndent. There Is
no royal road to the study of Ger
man or any language, however glow
ing are the predictions Of some teach
ers and anticipations of crcdulous
pupils Success in language study
depends upon the students ambi-
ton, industry and ability. 1t is less
q question of teacher or textbook,
although these are not TO DO de-
spiscd. But, as in everything in life.
success must bc earned in language
study by earnest. well directed and
systematic individual effort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
BRISTOL BUDGET.

The annual installation OF the officers OF
Bnbbitt Relief corps, No. 10 was held on
Wednesday evening. Ii was public i'm
stallation and the members OF Babbitt
Wolf Camp, Sons OF Veterans were
present. The installing officer
was Department President Mrs. Celia
Kenyon OF Providence and the off,
GERS installed were: President, Miss
Emile II. Phelps; senior vice president.
Mrs. Nancy Taylor; junior vice president.
Mrs. ABBY Remaires; secretary, Rosa
Card; treasurer, Lora Newman, chaplain,
Lizzie Slocum; conductor, Eliza Glad
ding; assistant conductor, Sarah Hart; |;
guard, Georgia Douglass; assistant guard |,
Eliza Earle. After the installation a coll
lation was served. During the collation.
Miss Emile Phelps, president OF the
corps, presented the refining president,
Mrs. Lizzie Simmons, gold
lined silver, sugar bowl and
the past two years. was also the recipient
OF a beautiful gift, silver Bristol
souvenir spoon. Both recipients re
sponded In a few remarks. Mrs. William
j. Fish and Mrs. Lucretia Burnham rcn +.
dered some OF their choicest selections on
the piano.
The Bristol Light Infantry are making
improvements upon their Rrmory, the in
terror being newly painted aud the walls
Messrs. ID l.. Barker a Son OF Proyi-
dence have contracted VITA the National
India Rubber COMPANY TO sink numt q
of artesian wells 80 as to enable them 20
get an ample supply OF water. AT the
present time the water works are unable
iosupply the amount required for man
ufactufing purposes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Arctic Center.


Mrs. Watts.-Isn't il in Turkey that
woman is not allowed TO see her
husband until Che day of the we'd
dingg
Mrs. Potts. don Z remember, but
anyway 1t is not much worse than
the American way of seeing so little
of him after marriage -Indianapo.
iis journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

sPlease return these petitions when signed
to Rev. NJ. II. Bixby, DID,. 43 Susan street,
Providence, II. l., before the last week in
January, the time of the meeting Of the
General Assembly.
Here is the notorious section Of the
law:
SEC. q Evcry Incorporated agricultural So
ciety owning q race track is hereby permitted
to run or trot horscs for purses npon its own
track. for the purpose of improving the breed
Of horses. whether for tho improvement OF tho
thoroughbred or the trotting horse: Provided
however. that such racing shall be confined 10
the period between the 18th day of Nav and
the 18th DAY of November. IN each yesr. and
the provisions of section Of this act shSll not
apply to the grounds of the association on the
days when the races aforesaid take place.
Following is the petition. THE NEWS
will keep this standing for the present and
ell persons who may not be reached by
the petitions are At libertyto TO place their
signatures on the card here printed. Cut
ont the card and bringit o, mail 1t TO THE
NEWS office. They will bc properly mr.
ranged and sent to the Assembly in duo
season:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

but has undergone microscopic test by
two prominent physicians. of whom DR..
Henry c. Finch of Brodalbin makes
affidavit, before Judge Gardner, THAT
the hair, now growing on the blanket is
true hair and that tho roots of the same
are alive and in process of develop
ment. ALBANY Times Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
PAWTUxET VALLEY.
Coventry.

OF the two mills here, one is entirely
closed and but 10 looms are running in
the other. They are awaiting orders, aud
what little is being done Is upon samples.
IL something unforeseen does not happen
they will start up sope time next week.
Duty s. Green was arrested sometime ago
for debt. He owed Thomas G. Peckham
about one hundred dollars and gave his
note for that amount. His case will be
brought up for trial tomorrow in the
town hall. As the writ stated that he has
no property available, his friends claim
nothing can be done against him except
to keep him In Jail at Mr.. Peck hams ex-
pepse. He was on the eve of settling up
his business and going West.
There will be a lecture this evening in
the chapel by DIR. Washburn of the
Kingston Agricultural College.
Washington.
This afternoon, at four, the funeral of
the late Virgil Johnson was held in
Knotty Oak Church. He was fatally in
jured last Monday afternoon while try
ing to board freight at Coventry station
Rev. Daniel l.. Bennett officiated and
many friends attended, coming from his
late home at Greene and from the neigh
boring villages.
Arctic Center.
In spite OF the disagreeable weather
over 80 couples attended tho first annual
ball of the motormen and conductors
held last night. st. Johns Hall was
tastefullY decorated with flags and bunt-
ing. Music was furnished by Bakers Or
chestra and the festivities began shortly
after . O'Clock. Mr.. Kenyon and Mrs.
Bradford led the grand march. A cola
tion was served and dancing continued
until O'Clock. Ii was a success socially
and financially, which was largely due to
the able management of T.. A. Burlin-
game, Il. Lsmey, Il. w. Lewis, G. p. Allen,
+. Il. Studley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
The GAMBLING LAW.
Sign the Petitions for Its Repeal.
The following circular has been sent out
to pastors all over the State:

The following circular has been sent out
to pastors all over the State:
REVEREND AND DEAR BROTHER:
Whereas. Rhode Island Is the only State In
theUnion, so far as we know,which permits.by
law pool-sellng and gambling as carried on at
Narragansett Park; we. the members OF the
Union Minister'S Meeting of Providence and
vicinity, recommend TO the ministers Of the
State of all denominations;
i. That every pastor, as soon as possible, by
special address, say sunday. Dec. ~. or early
IN January, 1895. call the attention OF his con-
gregation to the resulting evils and perils OF
our present pernicious legislation.
2 That petitions be circulated in every
own in the State for signatures OF voters who
are in favor of the repeal OF the present pool
law
3. That public meetings be held in every
district and town throughout the state for the
purpose of itensifying the public sentiment
already existing against legalized gambling
and of securing the concensus OF public opn-
,on upon this evil.
L. Tnat we earnestly solicit the immediat te
influence and power of the press for the re-
peal of this law and for the accomplish ment
of this necessary moral reform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Distractions In a Great Harbor

Arc less easily ier ovci than Instructions of
TIE bowels are by Hust~ttcr's Stomach Btters
inhnitely more eiieciual than violent pni-
EaiivVS. ana which never gripes. cOuvulscs
and weakcns ~ tiey do. The hitter- also
removes nialar al and rchnmatic 60 upiaini~.
nHonsne~s. syk hcsfncbc. nervousness on i
dyspepsia. Give this deserving remedy n fair
ttiai aud expect tie best and most complete
results.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

Last night an ordinary bowling match
occurred on the Y. M. G. A. alleys between
the Eimwood Blues and the Y. NJ. &. AS.
The Elmwoods had little of night expert
ence and were beaten by 100 pins. Law
bowIed 507 pins In the three strings.
The following is the score:
YM.C ca
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Name It rhode ISLANDl"
The Next Battleship for the United
States Navy!

Why not? Rhode Island cradle for naval sea-
Rhode Island furnished the nucleus Of the first
Continental Navy and her did gallant service in every
naval war from the Revolution the Rebellion
Perry Rhode Islander So was Esek Hopkins
the first c ommander-inChie of the American Navy
Secretary Herbert of the Navy Department has ad
dressed the following letter the chief executive of the
State
I
HIS D.
reren ence to Rhode Island
heroes al
battle ships
respectfully,
Any movement this end will naturally take the form
of petition from citizens of the State Boards of Trade
and business associations will naturally take the up
Meanwhile let everybody petition Get up rouser
Write your name the card below--cut it out and
send it to the NEWS Office. THE NEWS will paste them
neatly beneath the other with the printed heading
the top and forward it to the proper authorities
Sign the petition-everybody Sign it now! Let's
have the next BATTLESHIP named RHODE ISLAND!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

Officer Nahum Willard Of the Central
Stntion, who has been iil for some days,
reported for duty this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

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