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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

The dogs wonderful faculty was tested fully
when he was atout two years old. Then he
was taken to Denver. and In tho presence of
several bank officials and other coin experts
was tested with coins by the United States
treasury department agent. Scores Of coun-
terfeits, some of them good enough to deceive
the ordinary bank cashier. were thrown TO
hirn, but he refused TO pick them up, although
he eagerly snatched mp every good dollar.
Upon one occasion a collar OF doubtful APP
pearance was eivon TO Tony's owner. Think.
ing IL was a counterfeit, Mr.. Rrown threw IL
TO Tony. who, without hesitation, picked 10
up. Mr.. Brown accepted the coin as good and
included 10 In bis next deposit at the bark
The bank cashier threw IL cut and declared it
counterfeit. Mr.. Brown then sent the coin TO
the trcaIury department., which found 10 TO be
genuine.
Tony's clcverness led his owner 10 utilize
him for money.makin9 purposes. For almost
a year Tony was a dime museum star In Den
YER. Salt Lake City, Butte and other Western
cities. always attracting crowds and mover
failing to discriminate between good and had
coin. The constant work OF picking up coins
wore out tho dogs front teeth, and he had 10
retire from the stage. Although his teeth
were almost gone. Tony's love for silver
dollars did not decrease. and oven in his last
sickness he could DO kept quiet only with
numerous gifts OF American silver dollars,
with which he played.
Tony's death was caused by dropsy aud n
cold contracted on n recent trip from this
city TO Denver and Salt Lake City. Tony was
a cross hctwcon a Yorkshire softer anu n bull
dog. Aside from n bright, intelligent face he
was not prprn 4aYa.ipr IN auVaarnrr. "a, -
sembled. IN fact Che typical yellow dos. His
owner valued him at 5000, and had refused
numerous tempting offers for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

HEAR, TEAR, CHIEF BAkER!
The other day Chief OF Police Baker an
nounced that no more Sunday concerts
would be allowed in this own unless
they were OF a "religious character"
The object OF tho Chief is undoubtedly
worthy. just what is TO constitute the
necessary "religious character" that will
make a Sunday evening concert permits
sible may prove 10 he a serious problem.
Who is to deside7 Is Chief BAKER sufi.
GENTLY familiarwith the hymnal to be able
to supervise a program submitted to
him for spproval7 We know OF a good
many "psalm tunes" which, II played on
a piano or by an orchestra, instead OF
being sung, would strike the average
audience rs quite secular Ia their
rhythmic ger up. and not a few OF the
~"porular airs OF the day" have n soulful
sound tina. is not borns out by the words,
so that whether a selection IL OF ere
ligious character OF not, depends much
on how IL is presented. We deem IL no r.
reverence to recall for instance that the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03
SPORTING GOSSIP.

At tho New Jersey Athletic Club carnival.
held in Madison Square Garden. New York.
ON Saturday night last. tho lovers Of amateur
sports saw a phenomenal exhibition Of speed
in Bernard J. wefers. the Georgetown College
crack Splinter. The feat referred to was the
final in the 5o-yard dash. in which wefers was
penalized a ysrd. He had succeeded In hold.
Ing second place in the trial and semi-final
heats, and In the final got of with q wonder
full burst of speed, easily understanding his
rivals. Charles Kriessling o. the Y. NJ. c.. A.,
and C. r. Blackburn OF U. of p and winning
by q goodly margin in the record-breaking lime
Of 8 3-5 seconds. IL is doubtful IL this time
will be allowed. as Ii 10 claimed that Wefers
''beat the pistol In leaving the scratch; but
1t is interesting to note that this is the fastest
50yard dash ever run ny an amateur, and
breaks Lon Meyers professional 5o-yard
record of . seconds.
On Friday night the Riversides played polo
at Valley Falls. and lost to the jumpers by
the score OF 10 to 4.
The presidential election Of the L. A. W. is
becoming more exciting as the time draws
nearer. There is talk OF puttine n third can
didate in the field when the National Assem-
bly, meets at Baltimore on February 10. as
Wore Is n large numueT Oh tDs lthSuo mcln
bers who are dissatisfied with A. G. Wilson
of Baltimore and Sterling Elliot Of Massa-
chusetts. tho prese I candidates.
X. q. Watson, the rowing director OK Har.
ward, favors Springfield as the place for the
meet of the four-cornered boat race. but a.
the other three clubs have rowed at PouRh-
keepsie, 1t is thought they will prefer the
Hudson.
Out Of the 25 candidates that first presented
themselves for positions ON the Columbian
eight, only IS remain, and 1t is expected that
with six veterans of last years crew the blue
and white will place a formidable crew on
the water for the coming race.
II is now practically decided that the Yale
Princeton dual moet will DO held at New
Hoyen on Hay 10.
T.. Komeny Is negotiating with J. W. Show
alter for n chess tournament Of seven games
or more, ut $3.50 a side. TO be played at the
Franklin Chess Club In Philadelphia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

TsE IRE depart ment is evidently TO be
commended for their promptness in chok-
ing Of the threatening blaze on EDDY
street sunday morning. The force may
lie full OF grumbling but 1t is still oil
right when tie occasion comes for its
legitimate work OF fighting the flames.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03
DR.. a. SAWYER,
OCULIST AND AURIsT.
No. 2i2 UNION STREET.
A Murdorer's Sudden Death.

SING SING, Feb. 3.-William Caesar, the
condemned murderer, died suddenly Sat.
urday night in his cell at the state prison
Caesar was sentenced on June rs. 1903.
and the day Of his execution was set for
July 30 OF the same year. He was con.
victcd Of having murdered q young col.
ored woman, Mary Martin. with whom
he had lived. Warden Sage states that -
thorough Investigation into Caesars
death will I've begun. He did not believe
that the MAJ boot committed suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03
DONE BY LANTERN LIGHT.
Excitement Over the Mysterious Burial of
DR.. Columbus Moore.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. IA CONNER
cial Gazette special from Charlottesville,
Ind, says: waveland is all excitement
over the mysterious burial OF DR.. Column
bus Moore, a former resident who died
recently at 23i Rush street, Chicago.
The Chicago undertaken had telegraphed
to waveland that upou arrival Of the
coffin it must be buried Immediately and
without opening the casket. This was
done by lantcrn light upon the arrival of
midnight, but when IL was learned that
Moore had died Of a q disease that had baf-
fled the doctors. and that he had been an
inavlid for years, the peculiar burial order
aroused suspicion.
IL il thought the coffin did not contain
n body and IL II very probable the coffin
will he disinterred soon and an examinas
tion made.
W. A.. Andrews OF 37S Elmwood avenue
reported 10 Captain Corey this morning
that some one bad entered his house and
stolen a pockettook containing o..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

A curious freak OF natarc put In an ap.
pcarance n few days ago oh the farm of
John Daic, just west Of Oxford, o., In In.
diana. A sow gave birth 60 n littcr of
seven pigs, two OF which arc insoparably
attached. Tho combination consists OF
two distinct and complete pigs, grown TO.
gcthor along their sides from fore TO tho
hind quarters. They nre 10th healthy and
Mt last accounts were thriving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

NorHISo In modern sports is more abb
surd than what is pre,cniiously called
the "Nstionol Polo League" that is only
90 far "nalional" as to comprise Eve
clubs. all in New England, end ell but
one 10 small Giles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

QUITE irrespective OF politics the con-
sersps OF public opinion is that Senator
Ben TILLMAs is the dirtiest- mouthed
d%enagogue that was ever permitted to
talk In the Senate OF the United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

CLARA BARToN's private secretary is a
man, which indicates that Miss BARTON
is broad-minded enough to recognize the
equality Of the sexes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

ACCORDING to the cheerful wit of the
Boston Globe, charming Mrs. DIMMIcK
regarded ex-President HARRISON as the
logical candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

LoSa BnAxcn Is esioying a Underwater
excursion stason. thanks TO the leach
ing OF the 81. Paul. II Is estimated that
m,oco persons visited the beach Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

The stable OF Howard Horton, % state
street was entered last night aud a por-
tion Of q harness y as stolen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03
Med,c. 10 Meet I'm Moscov.

The next International medical congress
will be- held Inv Moscow In August, 1897
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-03

a CHARMING LOCATION FOR SUMMER HOMES. GOOD BOATING, BATHING
AND FISHING. DELIGHTFUL DRIVES AND THE puREsr or AIR AID SPRING
WATER. ON THE PROPERTY STANDS THE MOST SUPERB SUMMER HOTEL ON
naRRaeANsETI BAY.
Trains Icave Providence for Oakland Beach at $685. $3.50 A. m; 1910 1880, $50
ass. $50, o:@, n.lo Returning, Ieave Oakland Beach ats 3. '.n, 1855 $40. 1885.
I2Ao $685. 69, s8 p ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
con- UBIi All NM REINiON.

At the general reunion of Columbia alumni. to b0
held tomorrow evening at the Fine Arts Building.
No 2l5 West Fif,y-seventh-st Professor J. II. Van
Amringc the chairman of the Alumni Council. will
preside aud the soea kers will be President Low,
Edward Mitchell. the Weep president OF the College
Alumni Associa lion; DR. NJ Allen Starr. the presi-
dent of the Association OF the College Of Physicians
and Surgeons and William Allen Smith. the presi-
dent of the school OF Mines Association The
alumni associations of Princeton Yale and Har-
ward will be represented by John /. Cadwaa
Ellis II. Roberts and James c. carter. respectively.
The committee having charge OF the reunion de-
sires 10 announce that IL has not been found prac-
,icabe to make any provision for special seating
of III. alumni who will attend. but there will bo
ample time before the supper for those who wish to
sit together to make the arrangement. Especial
interest attaches the exhibition Of large model
of the new University building prepared by the
architect Charles l.. Mckim
Supper will be served at $3.50 O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
EXCHANGE FOR WOHIN'S WORK.

The Madison Avenue Depository and Exchange
for Woman's Work is doing much good work. and
at the annual meeting. held last week at the home
of Mrs. II. q. Armour. No. $50 Fifth-ave.. the re-
suits were found TO be very gratifying The sup
per. which Mrs. Armour always provides for these
occasions. furnished by the domestic depart-
ment of the exchange and afforded ample proof
of the ability of the latter 10 fill such orders. Tho
rooms IF the Exchange are at No SS Madison
ave. and the managers wish that they might be
NOR generally ki own and patronized.
The Off 'ers of the association Mrs. J. Hood
Wright. president: Mrs. H. o Armour treasurer.
and Mrs. j. Hull Browning. secretary while among
the Rev. DR.. Alexander. w. II. Smith. Mrs. John
Marke. Mrs Howard Never. Mrs. A. r. Flower.
Mrs Samuel Borg Mrs Harvey S. I.adew Mrs.
sswitzconde. Mrs. Charles + Roe; Miss 2. W.
ing. Miss r. J. Wright. Mrs. David b. Ivison, Mrs.
}. Jarrett ilodgett Miss Alice Tatum, Mrs. Hooper
C. Van Worst Mrs. and Miss DAILY Mrs. Samuel
Derickson. Mrs. r FERGUSON and Mrs. Nicol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
SCHOOL or PRif7iClL DESIGN.

4 delightful reception l. announced Tor the SIX
teenth anniversary OF the School Of Practical Do
sign No 1859 West Twcnty-third-st.. for tomorrow
evening" Addresses to he mad" by Mrs Donald
Mclean regent OF NewYork city Chapter. Daush-
ters Of the American Revolution; Mrs William
Tod II.lmuih. president OF Sorosis; J. Wells
,,hsrnpney and Colonel Walter 3 Logan. Among
the guests expected Mrs J. G. Croy. Mr. ana
Mrs A. NJ. Palmer. Mr.. and Mrs. William Gerry
sIade Mr. and Mrs. r.. 4. Greeley. Mrs. Mary
Lowe Dickinson the Rev. Phebe liannaford. MIS-
Clarence Burns Countess Annie de Montague Dr.
Harriet Keatinge Mrs. May Banks Stacy. Nine.
Van Norman, Mrs. James Fairman. Mrs Ida lTar-
ford HelI Or and Mrs Georg" Cohill, Mrs Anna
Randall Diehl Miss Adele Field. Miss Alice Ives.
nr Fannie Oakley Mr. and Mrs Emilio PUG. Mrs:
Ecrthr Welby, Mrs. Belle Armstrong Whitney ana
n, and Mrs Charles WEIGH
The school OF Practical Design was founded In
,ss, bv it, president Mrs Florence Elizabeth Cory.
Tor the purpose Of teaching women TO become sell
sunnorting by making and selling TO mannfact-
,,rers practical working designs for the various
Industries II l.. the only school In the world where
design is taught to women In all its BRANCHES Tor
brocades towels table linen Marseilles quilts; new
weave ingrains and carpets Of all grades, ribbons,
oIl-cloths dressgoods. and all woven as wen as
printed fabrics The work OF the school VIII DE on
exhibition and all interested are invited 70 70
present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
SlNTi CLlTS At HlKERS.

series of tableaus representing an American
Christmas is attracting the interest of Christmas
shoppers at Wanamak er's. The tabeaus. in
number show Santa Claus he makes his ar
rangcments for happy Christmas for the little
folks and depict the pleasure of the children In
the realization of joyous day. The Christmas
dinner in its share of consideration. and
the tree glitiering with tnsel and lighted candles.
adds to the pleasure Of the children who crowd tho
-: gre and plan for the enjoyment Of the happy time
which is 10 be- theirs. The first of the series
represents Santa Claus feeding his reindeer. II Is
late at night but Saint Nick is too busy to think Of
Sleep and his merry little eyes twinkle as he thinks
of the many 10 whom he will bring Christmas
cheer His dog has interest i'm the preparations
Of his master and lies fast asleep the straw at
the RENDERS feet. The day before Christmas
shows Santa Claus even more busy. and as he sits
In his sleigh he is apparently thinking of the good
children 10 whom he will give the choicest gifts.
Th,a. the tabI-aus 90 by il begins TO grow dark
ana as. one by one. tn" stars ap"hr IN me ciear
blue sky above him. Cd Santa Claus stirs from his
r-yerie and with crack Of the whip urges his
reindeer on or, on. over tn" snow topped roofs OK
the houses. stopping only for moment as he drops
a bundle here and there into "A chimney the chill
,lrcn think to outwt chris Kringe. and all through
Finally they fan asleep and dream that they SEQ
him going down the chimney. Mon ing arrives at
last in the ableaus and the children bound out or
bed 10 hnd that Santa ''auS mas peen there. even
though they have not seen him. Their mother
stockings the floor. taking nom them candies.
nuts and many things. After awhile dinner -
about tn. table TO ENJOY the good things The last
scenc represents Christmas night. The children
gather about the tree. but finally bedtime comes.
and they fan asleep. again to review the scenes OF
the day IN dr.amland
IN addition to the tableaus and many other az
are toys books ard play thinss for the children In
such profusion thar the SUNNY seems limitless.
The success of III. fair is due in great part to the
efforts of Mr. Whye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14

Fourth-Care of the mouth. eyes and ears.
Fifth-Nurscry hygiene. Ventilation. temper
AZURE. cleanliness. care of napkins. etc.
Sixth-The training OF children in proper bodily
habits
seventh Miscellaneous. The OF the clinical
thermometer. the making OF Doulticcs and olsi.k
Jackets: the giving Of cnemaia.
Eighth-Simple means Of treatment in nursery
emergencies.
Ninth-The rudiments Of kindergarten work
The opportunities for kindergarten training were
provided during the winter Of 1895. through the
kindness OF Mrs. Henry Holt.
There Is a marked Improvement noticeable,
said Miss Wheeler, lin the character OF our nurses
and this ascribe. OF course to the greater care
which we take in admitting them even TO proba-
ton and 10 the stn greater care which We en-
deavor to exercise them during the whole
course. Excepting one case. all our nurses TINS
last year were OF American parcntage. and to these
preference Is always given.
The hospital did good work during the last
summer there having been fewer deaths than the
record of any previous year shows. ana nearly
double the number Of cases were treated
The management of the hospital begs to notify its
many kind friends and those contemplating a
Christmas gift that they longer employ col
ectors of any kind for the purpose OF raising finds
that they rely entirely upon the generosity OF the
public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14

Among the resolutions adopted AZ the twenty
third annual convention of the National W. &. 7.
H. al ST. Louis Novem Der Is 10 Is, were the fol-
lowing:
W. believe in a single standard OF purity for both
SEXES and rejoice In the awakening of public opin-
ion on this subject. leading 10 the organization OF
societies to prevent mpurty and which. We nope.
will result in the enactment OF laws more worthy
OF "A Christian Nation
We believe in equal wages for equal work. IRE
snectiye of age previous condition
As all Amercan-bo or naturazed women are
citizens of the United States and are already bear
ing the burdens and performing many of the duties
of their citizenship 1t Is but common justice that
;hey be accorded all its privileges equally with men
and for the same reasons.
Therefore. believe that women should have
the ballot and We also believe that there should be
an educational test for both sexes.
We declare ourselves unalterably opposed to
lynching and all other lawless proceedings affect
Ing white or colored people In our own or other
countries.
our thought In regard to arbitration cannot be
better expressed than In the words adopted by
the Arbitration Conference held at Washington In
April last Religion. humanity ana justice; as
we'll as the material interests OF civilized society,"
demand the Immediate establishment between the
United States and Great Britain OF permanent
system OF arbitration. and the earliest possible ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
BiKER'S DOZEN AT ElCH TABLE.
Awful THINGS EATEN AT THE THIRTEEN CLUB
DINNER WITH CHARLES L. SfHAMPAIN AS
I'LL, L.IEEENLSaENT POSTMASTER.

Awful THINGS Eaten AT THE THIRTEEN CLUB
DINNER. WITH CHARLES T. sCHAMPAIN AS
THE EFFEEVESC ENT POSTMASTER.
The Thirteen Club held a dinner last night. 1t was
an Austrian dinner. Sometimes the club holds South
American dinners ana eats Brazil nuts. Chill sauce
ruvan bark and other things Of tina; sort But last
night I, was an Austrian. and they ate sterisches
sch0pscrres," 'heurige erdapfe. sennelbrosr' ana
''toplen taschkerl" The Austrian Minister In
Wed - be present he his declaring
however. that he wasn't afraid OF little thing iike
the number thirteen. but that he believed in being
always on the safe side George Francis Train was
there and so was Judge McAdam. Frederick c.
Hamilton. the Exalted High Master Of All Who Are
His Slaves presided the festivities. and . man
wiki the extremely appropriate name Of Charles l.
Schampain aciei postmaster. II was understood
that the club had been under considerable expense
and trouble get him. Somebody said that they
spent thirteen cents for thirteen postal cards on thir.
successive days before they received favorable
answer from Nh. Schampain. But, said A. NJ.
Copeland. the Chief Scribe and Pharlsee, he does
enervtsce splendidly now we've got him..
The We're six tables at the dinner last night. with
thirteen guests. OF course at every table AZ the
heads of these tables ruled Frederick G. Hamilton.
sn l snmae R X Bcrsen am W WkSSon cap-
tain William Fowler presided over the overflow table,
at which. alas. ere were not quite thirteen But as
some Of the company double, this didn't
matter so much after all. The Prince of Wales was
not present. Some Of those who were have the fol-
John Frederick. DR.. vaiacz. -. Bretenfed. Joseph
r. Stner, j. r. Abarbanell henry Comstock and !.
the buxom air to wall No other band could be in
duced to play for the Thirteen Club dinner. but the
gynses have 50 much hard luck already that they are
Ar er Inner Judge McAdam in behalf Of the club.
elahora'ely ieweel medal IN the form OF the badge
of his Office After that the effervescen, oastmaster
got in his deadly work. and everybody defed the
q 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14

the sensitive gangla send their little tendiiis into
every portion OF the body there Is an especially
large amount Of them about the hear'' ana really
.ccordinr 10 Dr. Hammond the human heart
,,oIl, thinks ON account Of H. When are
,r,ob,ened the heart almost stops beating
How could II do IT. unless II really thought II
would be impossible
,rhe heart brains are the little gray gahsIa'
and they recognize the emotions OF JOY or pain or
fright by sending quick throos ana ,"r'''s 'n'ousn
49,, ha,r, which Dr. Hammond calls secondary
,, I, il well known that the ancients believed
',,caront organs Of the body to be possessed OF
,oI attributes, and this idea has been handed
nv, a. ma in such expressions as brave heart,
noble heart spenec saS 10 ana nave ,ne t ies
Cross Of order and the ancisnts located
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14

quantity of fux added to them when they ar"
mixed for use IL comes i'm tubes like the pants
The colors described are mineral paints; they are
pat up Ike oil paints and cost from II 10 % cent?
or more per tube Most OF the coOrs. however cost
Is cents. 49,,
In buying brushes mosten them to see whether
they come 10 a good point or edge II they VIII not
come TO . point but spread they are worthless, ana
should not be purchased. You may ma II ne.''s-
sary 10 try several brushes In this manner p"lofr
one il found which has a good point.
The shut-inS AZ" requested TO ave III Il S'ihP-
book. all the articles In the Shut-n 'oiumu n"
talk on china painting will be continued. making Il
necessary TO have all the matter before you III
order understand the instructions given. pc,
signs for painting and outlining will be furnished
daily All questions will be answered. ana suSs's-
tions warmly welcomed Yesterday i've members
were added to The Tribune Shut-.n cub.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-14
RtTTER DISH OUTLINED IN BROWN

BITTER DISH OUTLINED IN BROWN.
proved that thoroughly satisfa"tory results MAY
lac obtained hv the use OF these three alone and
the work will bc simpiihed by combining ones self
to them
Turpcntine and oil Of lavender NAV both be
obtained OF the druggist Re sur. that the turpen-
tin. IL fresh and The lavender IL OF the very best
quality. The turpcntne costs hut little: tie laven-
der Will be- about - cents ounce. Cheap quail
ties may be had. but they Will no, produo" the
same results
The fat-ol should be bought nj art store.
any store which has art department. II may be
made bv poirng turpentin" into open vessel in
which Il can be- exposed to the air but kept free
from dust The turpentine will cvaporate. leaving
small amount - fat-oil In the dish.
This oil gives smoothncss 10 the work. bat must
be used sparrgly otherwise II Will cause the paint
TO blister In the firing. All the mediums must be-
kept tightly corkcd and perfectly free from dust.