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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
News Summary.

British merchants favor the adoption
OF the metric system.
Crops in the north of England have
been much injured by the rains. The
damage is considerable.
The Free Press Office suffered a bad
fire Monday with loss of about 500
600. insurance $50, 900.
Reports from Egypt show an increase
in the cotton crop of over 80 100000
pounds over last year
Forest fires are raging tiercely in the
northern peninsula west of Marquette
and several small towns are in danger.
Spencer Academy, at Antlers, |. T..
was burned Saturday night with all its
furniture. Four Indian boys were
cremated.
The socialists in Paris are very much
incensed at the preparations made by
the city for receiving the Car and
| CZarina.
1t is now believed that England will
not take action in regard to Turkey
without the help of the other Euopean
powers, or at least Russia.
Comptroller Eckels has issued cir
cular showing that there is now in the
treasury and banks in the United States
over $500, 100000 in gold.
The boiler to an east-bound Santa
Fe locomotive exploded Saturday and
killed seven persons outright and
wounded several more The train was
two miles north of Usage, Kansas. 1t
was the fault of the engineer
Bishop Keane, rector of the Catholic
University at Washington has annOunc-
ed his intention of Withdrawing from
that institution. His withdrawal is AT
the request of the Pope and is in accor-
dance with Catholic custom. He was
offered an archbishopric either in this
country or Rome but prefers TO remain
in tins country without any Office.
After long discussion the new Tun-
isian treay between France and Italy
has been signed. thus solving one of the
most ticklish questions between the two
countries, the adjustment of which
would have been impossible a little
while ago. Italy under the new treaty
surrenders her right 10 try her own
subjects in Tunis. and receives in eX-
change commercial concessions, among
which is the right To have Italian YES
,els admitted To French ports under
The same conditions As French vessels.
Italy making similar concessions To
France.
The brilliant fetes and military pa
rades attending the opening of the iron
gates of the Danube are looked upon a.
being of the highest political impor-
lance and as indicating that the Austro-
ROumanian entente has ripened into the
adhesion of Roumanla to the drei1und
and it is stated that military conven-
ton between Austria and Roumania was
concluded during the stay of Emperor
Francis Joseph at Bucharest, binding
both powers to prevent Russia from
crossing theD anube. 1t is further stat
ed that a gigantic engineering scheme
was also considered at Bucharest, the
plan being to connect Bucharest, with
the Black Sea by canal and to make
Bucharest sea fortress and port.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
Eretful. a. Usuai.

When the frightful dynamite cxplo-
sion at Romeo shook the earth and all
the buildings within 80 miles trembled
to their foundations, the sleeping com
muter rolled over in his Auburn parl;
bed.
How many times" he mumbled,
do you think you re entitled to collect
passengers fare on your old miia
train! You punched my ticket half al
hour ago r'-ChlcaRo Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
WEIGHT. OF nrltl.h Co,ns

II is not generally known that the
bronze coins issued from the mint. like
u classical piece of furniture. "cot trive
double debt 10 pay" Ia addition to
being coins of the realm. they will
serve As weights and measures. y pen
n is oue-third Of an avoirdupois ounce,
the halfpcnny one-tfth and the farthing
one-tcHth. Thus five farthings. or a
halfpcnuy and farthng. make h;sf
oil ounce. Moreover, the diameter Of
he hnltPenny is exactly an inch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
80 90 Nothing to Ate.

Pat-Hcw d. YOU sthaud on the silver
question, Mcikc:
Mikc- ~: Sixteen TO wan is moi
platform.
Pat lis, is it? Well, me laddybuck,
if yaG ana the long phisAcrcd cranks
win I'm thinking that by next winter
ivIytodv's platform will he, Nothing
20 ate. Detroit journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

Cnrorlc cons 1patlun Is 4 lAio tu', Dis
agreeable and nj, shortening q II cult>
| Oranges III system. Gales sick
headhch.. mad brrat,, nd y" S.,us he
blooO. can b. read y cv-rc-m- b
DeWltt's Little Early Il RS nese
little pills are great Regulators W. II
Kennels, ST. Louis: Il Webb. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

TO remove the c0nstipated habit the
MY safe treatment is course of
ayers Pills, followed by laxative
!iet. Most other cathartics do more
larm than good. therefore leading ply
'icians recommend Ayers Pills. Is
Decially as family physic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09
Suez Canal Profits.

The Suez canal represents at present
a clear profit income Of over G 600, 900
q year, and this, too, means a saving TO
the commerce between east and west Of
over C 100000 year. It's political and
military value is somewhat problemat-
zeal. since the sinking Of a single ship or
dredger would render il i'm passible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

1--WE must do something for silver, "
say the cheap dolIautes. Why: The
value Of the annual prCGuction Of eggs
in the United states is twice rs large
as that of our silver bullion yet &c
body claims that egg, .hould BE- made q
legal tender tor dots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

The farmers complain because they
cannot fnd markets for all their prod
ucts bow wCdld the doubling Of prices
under free silver enable the working
men of the cities and factory towns to
buy more than they do now?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

Many political speakers, cIergymen,
singers aud others who use the voice
excessively, rely upon One Minute
Cough Cure To prevent huskl-
hess and laryngitis. It's value as pre-
v-ntive is only equaled by It's power to
afford Instantaneous relief w. II.
Rem - st. Louis; b ). W no, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-10-09

There has been designed by a clever
Englishman q little electric light fitting
for the bedroom that deserves TO be
widely appreciated. 1t is intended more
particularly for the use of invalids,
especially in houses still unequipped
with the electric light. The lamp is Of
two candle power and gives beautiful.
soft illumination. 1t can be fastened TO
any part Of the bedstead and concentrat-
ed IN whatever direction may be requir-
ed. The accumulator is contained in
small box, which may be placed beneath
the bed.
Confusion as to the choice Of blood
purifier Is unnecessary. There is bui
one best Sarssparilla. ana that j.
AYERS This important fac VAS y %
c"en zod AZ the Worlds Fair. Chicago.
1893. being the Onlv bood-nurit-r adj
mitted TO be placed on exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
Disappointing to Cubans.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 1.-THE tug
Three Friends left this port with a
schooner I'm tow. thinking thereby 10
elude the revenue cutter Boutwell,, which
has had the filibustering tug under its
espionage for a week. The tug was
coaled and provisIoned for a long trip
and had aboard eight large surf boats
Going down the river the tug was
seized by the Boutwell,, and Captain
Broard, the master one OF IL owners,
was brought back TO the city The tug
Is held pending the receipt OF instruc-
tions from Washington. though not a
gun or a pound OF ammunition was
found aboard. A hundred Cubans pre-
pared to leave Tampa for this place or
Fernandina with the Intention of join
ing the Three Friends expedition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
Trolley Car struck Englne Truck

with crew consisting OF Lieutenant
Uemden and seven firemcn. while re-
spending to an alarm yesterday. collided
with a trolley car The truck was
stretched across the street car tracks,
when the trolley, which was running at
full speed, struck it. Every fireman on
the truck was injured. John II. Clark
was crushed to death. and Fred Jacky
was fatally hurt. The motor car was
smashed TO pieces but the motorman
escaped with but slight injuries. Roth
the motorman and conductor of the oar
have been arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
New HpIscopalian Order.

1t Is announced that a new order for
clergymcn of the Episcopal church, To bo
known as Companions OF the Holy Sa-
viour, will soon bc organized i'm PhilG-
dclphia. The members will live "A com
muEity life, bound by the three vows ot
poverty, cclihacy and obedience, under "a
rule which viii be drawn up and TO which
they will promise an upGinching obedience.
Tho superior e the order viii be the Row
William McGnrycy, assistant minister of
the Church OF thc Evangelist, Philadel-
pbla. About "A dozen other olorgymen ara
% Join H.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

they have to be very careful not to IA
tigue him, and equally careful that he Is
fully occupied. But IL he has too much
excitement he becomes excited, and the
reaction is bad for his health.
The expenses of entertaining the am
bassador are not so heavy as would be
imagined, owing TO the swarm OF manu-
facturers, bankers and lion-kunters who
are anxious TO entertain the distin-
guished Chinaman at their own expense.
In the hope Of obtaining commercial
fayors or at least good advertisements.
OF az those who so pester the statesman,
the Germans have been the most per-
nicious. German chambers OF COM
'nerce and German manufacturers have
been bombarding the German secretary,
whom Ii attached To his suite during it's
European tour. In London, the men
who manipulate state loans have been
very busy and there has been large
contingent amongst the callers of En-
glisnmen who are writer's on eastern
subjects IN the reviews. All the expenses
by the government.
The board of works looked over Lord
Lonsdales house, as soon as he con-
sented 10 let II, and made the most care
full inventory Of its contents. Many OF
the rarer specimens Of art porcelains
and curios. which Lord Lonsdale left
out. the board OF works packed up in
stanter. Enough, however, was left TO
make the mansion one OF the most splen-
di9ly decorated In London. and I'm ad-
dition To the ornaments that We're left
palms and flowers were introduced. The
house is so large that II has easily pro-
vided sleeping Accommodations for the
80 people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
shutting out the.standard.

Eerlin, Aug. 11.--As a result of the
aritation in newspaper circles, and
among business men. growing out Of the
alleged am3lgamation Of the last three
OF the Independent oil firms with the
Standard OF company. and the report
that the American company now con-
trolls the petroleum market. il is now an
nounced that il Is now possible that the
government will take steps TO facilitate
the importation OF Galician oil. II is
also rumored that an attempt will be
made to impose an almost prohibltive
duty on American oil,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
To Remain Glazed

Woonsocket, r. L.. Aug. 1.-THE Alics
mill I'm this city, the largest and best
equipped factory owned by the United
states Rubber company, viii remain
closed for an indefinite period. The
reason given by the officials of the COM
pany is because OF the general business
depression and the unsatisfactory
financial outlook. The mill employs 1900
hands. 1t has been closed five months
" the present year. and was to have
started up tOday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
ALONG SHORE

We arc right in it on Summer Cottage
Goods. Rattan Chairs and Rockers 81
and upwards. Newport Rattan Couches
IS and upwards. Our new Cottage Parlor
Suite is just what you want. Consists Of
Divan, Arm Rocker, l Lady's Rocker,
i Gents Arm Chair, and / Small Chair.
The price Is only $40.
, down and SOC. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
CHAMBER OUTFITS

Evory outfit consists of 1 seven piece
Chsmber Set, Spring, 1 Mattress, 1 Dec.
GRATED Toilet Set, 2 Pillows, q Pillow
Cases, Sheets, pair Blankets, and :
Spread. One for s2s.5e, one for $500, and
one for $500
Terms, % to 81 down and soc.
or 7oc. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
PARLOR OUTFITS.

with every Parlor Suite we give 50 yda
Tapestry Carpet, Handsome Lace Cur
tains, Q Drapery Poles and Trimmings, 1
Parlor Lamp, 1 large Rug, and piano
finished Table. One for Sos, one for ssS,
and one for $500.
Terms, 81 to 80 down, $i,26 70
Si.6o weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
10th Isrd shnoicrs

Spartanburg. S. c.. Aug. i7-Captaln
John II. Blossingame was alone at his
sisters home, when Chris Cannon en-
tered the house for the purpose OF rob-
berry. Pistol shots were heard, and Can
ron was seen running from the house.
Captain Blasringame was found dead
Cannon was tracked and found shot
through the chest. Two empty pistols
Indicate that both parties engaged I'm the
shooting. The negro was taken TO jail
subscribe for THE WEEKLY NEWS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
II you see II In our Ad It's 50
1.-THE
Household
Furniture
Co.
22O to 232 Weybosset Street.
Any One with Half
an Eye can
See just what will
Please and satisfy them

Don't puzzle your brains trying to
think OF all the articles necessary to fur.
nish your house. We will do It for you.
We will sell you the complete outfit for
every room at bottom prices. saving yea
both TIME and MONEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
MORTGAGE SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Will be cold at Public Auction, Saturday. Aug
ust ~ A. ID. 1896, at " O'Clock, M, at Carpenters
Corner. East Providencei
by yirtue OF the power OF sale contained in a
certain mortgage deed, made and executed on the
2ith day of March. A. d. 1881. nnd recorded IN the
Providence. in dee book ~, ~ page 3il the con-
dltions Of said mortgage having been broken.
One Par or Stove. Kitchen stove, ] Parlor Set,
Iarior Tables. Kitchen Tables, Chamber Sets,
Bsdstead. Desk Carpets, and Ice Chest, and
other small articles too numerous TO mcntio on
by order OF the Mortgages, who hereby gives
notice of his Intention to bid at said sale or any
adjournment thereof. auN-5t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
persona T..


l1vObCES quietly snJ sgaily obtainco for
eighi chusrS DoltBan . LuhitneT, attorneys
~ law Established Is ytars highest refer
rpcrs giv'r. 1913 Arch So, PM. els
TELLS YOUR FoRTUHE-With pen picture OF
your future husband or wife, send ~ cents stNer,
date Of birth, to Astroioger hoN lt'', Boston,
Mass. kugIl-h
NSlhOLlGN-Ssnd ubtt uf blrtb, seb ahd
l2 cents tor character reaulng ana rospec's
for coming yeHr 81 lfo. Address Prof. Hen
nv, box 10 Salem, Mas. nuslO6
CLAIRvoYANr- -bLcl Gel t0c 90 for one
week only. Mrs Ina Leonard. the w nderiul ella p
voyant gives truthful adVice on business, love,
law. spec tlGton, lost or stolen propertyi uhites
the sepal a,cd; causes speedy marriages, gives
names % friends or enemies; asn the one you
viii marry A call Will convince you. Hours 10
to rarors - RichmO ld street. al g
KNOW THY FATEl-5tc.. iOc. special Arrival
ana first visit 20 Pro tidence 0t Prof Adrian II.
Oneiod. the wonderful Clairyoyant and business
and test trance medium Trutht1 n his predic-
tons Reliable in he advice, a years before the
public An unbroksn record ot success gSs satis-
factory sittngs given bv him IN NOrcester, Mas in
~ days.lf YOU have been sapponted by ncomre-
tent med ums o. clairvcyants, cal upon Prot Ime-
roi and he will give sou substantial proof of bis
arve ilous powers ParlofsH Warrington street.
Poe soc. and a for y few DAYS only 10 advertise
himself Hourss tos. Sundays by appointment
only oF-i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
DRAPERIES.

Have you seen our new Drapery Depart.
mentf We want you to inspect our
beautiful line of Brussels, Swiss, Irish
Point, Nottingham, and Muslin Curtains.
Also our handsome CheneilIe, Tapestry,
and veiours Portieres. Just to make IL
interesting, we sell you q pair OF hand
some Noting ham Laces, with psls and
trimmings for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET-A nice house with IL rooms: modern
improvements, electric gas lighting apparatus.
etc. 8 Hammond street. near Westminster street.
Inquire william b. Hayward, 3lg Broad street
auia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET-On reasonable terms for August
ana heptemb ber; furnished cottage; good
boating and bathing. Further particulars ad.
dress ISAIAH Snow. Truro. Mass aul5 ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
NAUSAUKET HOUSE,

At Nausauket Farm. on Cowesett Bay, will be
opened July 4, 1895. This is of the finest
places in New England, with all the luxuries OF
farm and shore Address JOSHUA NosE, Box
l3s. Apponaug j. ant-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
KITCHEN and DINING ROOM
OUTFIT.

Over 274 Articles, everything necessary
In the Kitchen and Dining Room, for e67.
81 down and si.25 weekly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET-Cottaze house, 10 rooms two
house lots, plonty OF fruit and shade trees,
Fepnsr svsnue. apply 10 A. J. smith. Yi4
Westminster st. AIS q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

no LET-Modern sisht room cottage. 10
minutes to Gorham's: rent reasonable APP
ply ITO Rutharglen avenue. Elmwood. ais q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET-Nice lower tenement: also new
barn at .! Manhattan street. OF Langdon Ut.
alb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LEI ia walnut street, Fast Provi-
denoe, q very desirable lower tenement eight
rooms; all modern oonveniences; 10 minutes
from Market square by two lines Of electric
cars; rent SIS Inquire Of ii. j. Pickersgill.
East Proyidence. III "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

LADY on farm at Lake Hopatcong can give
first. class board to few gentlemen. Mrs. B.
r. barton, Mount Arlington, N. J.. aifo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
HOUSES TO LET.

avenue, 8 rooms on floor, 2 aitics modern
improvements. Inquire at CO Carring gton
avenue. all D
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

WE WANT LADIES A. v,s,s,. SSSs ,S ss sell .,. d.
porter, a new patented article Just being put
on the market through agents only: skirt
can not sag nos shirt wais; pull up: no hooks
and eyes, OF bslt pins used agents easily
make 90 to 50 day. Call or address A. r
Gardner, 72 Jackson -. all q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET-593 Cranston street up and down
stairs tensments. all modern conveniences:
rent reasonable. Apply +. f. Kendall. BIB
Canal street. 3y25 II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

TO LET - Tenroom house. lO5 Burnett
| street; hot and cold watoi. furnace, etc
Apply TO ID. Russell Brown. april-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
SITUATIONS WANTED.

MANTED-by a young lazy. situation rs
attendant In n doctors office, Ciflce work.
Address IL Cottage sL left hand bell after
y. m. hl1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEoUs

FOR sALE-Chest Of pattern makers and
carpenter's tools. Inquire at Hoppin square.
Lower left bell. all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
DIVORCE

On 30 days residence, good in any state.
Write HOGGART q CARUTHERS. for
full particulars. at their Eastern Office,
liS Fuller streci. New Nork. ly3l-0w
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

sToNESETTER-R RaDted position rs stopo
setter by firss class workman in every par
ticular: ioh work preferred. Address Stone
'0" q " .,fru' ~ Providence nl3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

AGENTS 80 to sle per day selling "eold pro-
cess" preserving fruits vegetables: no cooking
California Fruit Co., 186 Lasane street. Chicago,
Ill aui4-0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

AGENTS-Siart mail order business at home,
capital required, brains and push. Send addressed
return envelope TO A. II. Hammond, room $40,
Vanderbilt building, New York. auli-6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS-Nith 5-ouBce Attachment: bicy-
Gle attachment: Will stand any where: easily
attached: instant action; always ready saves
enarael: insurss wheel from accidents. 1888
Broadway. Brooklyn. alb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

AGENTS WANTED-Local ana general; one
Gu stomer gets HUNDREDS; sgent In Taunton made
6 8. Gfst day; all men have 10 wear them; send
address TO general agent as he Is here for short
time. he will call on you. r. l.. Wyman. 40
Bradford street. Providence. r. l. aui4-9
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

LADY AND GENTLEMEN canvsssers in every
city and town in New England. TO take orders
for the Balloo Sleeve Ironing Board; one OF the
best sell bg articles the market send % cent?
for sam pie board and terms 20 agents, which
very liberal; stamps taken Address Il. Richard
clinton. Mas Eugll-b
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

A LADY through unforeseen circumstances,
will sacrifice her magnificent upri.ht piepo.
latest STYLE and all improvemonts, mahog-
any finish case, cost $3.50 "A short time ago,
will saoriflcs for Sl95 ana include a handsome
piano scarf and music cabinet. with French
plate glass back, cost $40: also piano stool
Inquire at private residence, 563 Columbus
sysnue Boston. sl26
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

- aNl-as1u,s Icr a Lousenoiu necssr-
Ivy. Cali at Biuine Manufacturing Co.. 81
Wey bossst street. Room lU, from 10 s. or
send 10 cents for sample nuglI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

MAPLE PARK-7Oo feet above the sea
among fns fruit and shade trees: beautiful
surroundings, one hour from city. J.. ~. box
PSI. Mount Kisco. N. Y. all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
Lost AND T0IND.

PAT EN TS--Bsrrels OF money In good Pa
tenis-PLtents-Patent. procui cd ana sold
lowest terms; Hints TO Inventors, hard book
ma Il free. Clark D1emer Co, 1853 Brc al
wa y Y ais
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17

FOR sALE-old Rotted Stable and also Fresh
Hot Manure cheap Address r. McConarty, 40
First St, south Boston. or sos Federal at, Bos-
lylb-1ht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-17
FOR SALE REAL EsTA TIE.

SPECIAL bAkGAINs--S acres best lsnd
house. seven years old: eight rooms. csllsr
ami attic t26x30) good harm, fruit u mile 10
station, ~ mites out; s2SlU; one-ibird cash.
". y. Iibhv. Fresport. l. |. al5t