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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Congress win not adjourn until May ~.
aud every one should ssiye the opportunity Of
visiting Washington before that time. ." Royal
Blue Line" personally conducted parties
leave Boston April ib ana May q. The rate %
s.3 covers hotel accommodations and every
expense stop-oysr privileges For Illus
trated Itinerary, address A. J. simmons.
New England Agent, 2ll Washington street.
Bpstop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
PORTRAITS PRESENTED.
Palestine and Burnside Lodges We're
the Recipients.
Supreme Tribune Benjamin T. Chase
Makes Presentation Speech.

During the week beginning Oct u,
1886, Supreme Tribune Benjamin T..
Cbace visited many OF the lodges OF
Knights of Pythias in this State and as
an incentive to promote an increase of
mem bership said he would give to the
lodge making the largest gain curing the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

! was nervous, had pains in my back.
cannot tell what suffered. My eyesight
became affected and l was so despondent
] did not have any interest in life. had
two physicians, but my complaints be-
came worse. Iwas told that was affected
with Bright's disease. A relative urged
me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. ] did so
and in short time / began to notice a
change In my condition. Things began
70 appear brighter, my eyes improved and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

At the Hope street pumping house the
old Corlss boilers have been removed and
the new apparatus ~ in place aud work.
Ing satisfactorily under steam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Some years ago shining light OF the
Tenth Ward Democracy who illumined
with his effulgent rays the Common
Council chamber for one brief year and
then went out forever, made the charge
that land on the East SIDE of the river,
between Brown street and Hope street,
was not being assessed as II should be.
"These assessors" he declared, "are
levying up that property only on basis
OF farm valuation, while the poor me-
chanic and working man in my ward
who. by the sweat of his brow has built
him home, is taxed up TO and over Its
full yalue.n OF course that sort of
bupcombe was intended TO pleased the
down-trodden Tenth Ward working man.
How effectually II accomplished that pur-
pose may be judged from the fact that
that particular Common Councilman has
not since warmed seat in the Council
chamber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Yesterday the piungers for the new en-.
gincs at the Ernest street sewerage pump
ing station were put In.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
My Back

did not trouble me so severely. My appe-
titc returned and gained strength every
day. am now able 10 do my own work,
and feel perfectly well. I cannot find
words to express my gratitude for what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for me and /
gladly recommend it, Miss ELLA BART
LEY, 2i31s 5. Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
GOSSIP OF A DAY.
The GOO-GOO Talk About
Tax Assessors.
Property Not Assessed on a
Farm Land Valuation.
No National Legal Holidays--Origin
of a Common Custom.

The Goo-Goo City Coucilmen had a
gooo deal to say at their recent meeting
about the laxity of the tax assessors and
the latter came in for some severe criti-
cisnf-fer failing provide revenue
enough to suit these tyros in municipal
legislation. II these critics knew lit
tie more about the subject they were talk
ing on they would probably have said
less. The fact Is that 1t is not the hoard
of assessors that Is blame that so much
personal property escapes taxation, but
the tax laws OF the State. Every man
who is at all familiar with the subject
knows that Rhode Island statutes relat-
ing to taxation are very inadequate and
that unoer them IL is possible for man
10 hold valuable stocks TO the amount OF
any number OF millions, stock that pays
him six, ten or twenty per cont., and yet
not be compelled TO gay single copper
Of tax.
Suppose man holds million dollars
worth OF stock in any one OF the roads
that make up the New York, New Haven
4 Hartford system, the assessors cannot
reach him for the purposes of levying
tax upon him, even though they know
that he holds the stock. There is pro-
vision in the statutes which exempts from
taxation here, all personal property that
Is liable to taxation in another State. il
doesn't make the slightest difference that
no tax is levied on it elsewhere. the
mere fact that IL might be subject to levy
IN another State secures its exemption
here. In this way millions upon millions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Now when this charge was made the
Gossiper took the trouble TO look IL up.
AS result of his examinations end in
vestigations at the assessors ot1ce he
learned that the property in question was
assessed at q valuation OF sixty cents
foot. The man who will claim that sixty
cents foot is only farm valuation will
present the most pronounced case OF
mental vacuity yet discovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06
B. H. GIadding
& CO.
Summer
Underwear
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.

We aim to show the correct
shapes and finish i'll every article
of Underwear, combined with the
best sanitary materials, thus as
suriDe health and comfort fO.fhe
wearer. The prices are so low on
orr fine goods that intelligent buy-
ers avoid the inferior qualities so
common in the market.
We are now opening our COM
pIefe lines of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

Strap seam, the finest custom made, $40. 90.
Most stylish coat shown in Providence at lower
price offered anywhere by anybody at any time
Remember our credit prices are lower than others
cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

A gentleman who is In the habit of
digging out the origin of customs preva-
lent at the present day gave the Gossirer
an interesting account of the rise of the
practice OF uncoveriag the head as mark
of respect. The custom, he says, is of
comparatively recent origin. BY the an
cient Hebrews reverence was shown by
covering the head and uncovering the
feet, and the custom of covering the head
in synagogues still obtains. The opposite
custom of uncovering the head and keep
ing the teet covered probably originated
in the middle ages, when laced shoes
were inconvenient to remove while head
coverings were easily taken of. The SAN
dals ana slippers of the ancients were
easily cast of, while the turban, wound
many times around the head, involved in
its removal considerable trouble and ex-
ertion. In the middle ages knights al
ways removed their helmets in presence
OF ladies, royalty, mobiles ana personal
friends, and the custom OF lifting the hat
in the street and removing IL on entering
a house doubtless had its origin in this
custom of middle age chivalry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-06

The Gossiper Is asked whether or not
Labor Day is national holiday. As a
matter of fact. so far as Congressional
enactment is concerned, we have no ma
being such. At it's second session the
Fifty-third Congress passed law making
labor DAY the first Monday In Septem Der,
n legal holiday In the District of Colum-
bia and for commercial and business pur.
poses has recognized others. With the
exception of Labor Day In the District of
lumbia, there Is no national legislation
on the subject, all holidays being estab-
several States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Naval Veterans.

Fsrragut Association has elected dele
gates TO the naval convention TO take place
in July in New York.
Assistant Surgeon Joseph Barnard was
installed by Past Division Chief Place.
On the 4th OF July next there will be Q
grand parade of the Blue and the Gray in
New York, and the Naval Veterans will
probably turn out on the same day.
Benjamin q. Wood, of Darlington, RI,
has just received from his son-in-law at
Valparaiso cane maze from a portion OF
the old msn-of-wsr Hartford, Fsrragut's
old flagship. He prizes the stick very
highly.
Philip Ward has beon appointed quar-
termaster by Commodore Laird.
IL was voted to have dog watch the
first meeting Ia each month In the hail,
"a Eddy street.
shipmate Coox received a poem Gross.
ing the Bar.
Honorary member Fred ". Folsom told
a true FISH story: A fishing smack on the
Georgia Banks, in q heavy snow storm; !;
four hundred fsthoms OF hswscr out: all
hands went below, as II was useless to
watch for danger. and closing the hatches
tight. tried to enjoy themselves; a ses
larger than its predecessors struck the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Loyal Women of American Liberty.

The Mansfield branch OF Loyal Women
of American Liberty held their regular
meeting Wednesday evening, Miss Alma
sawyer I'm the chair. Two new mem bers
were voted in and obligated, after which
the national president, Mrs. l. &. Man
chester, and National Treasurer Mrs. Ada
@. Pratt, made addresses in the interests
of the work. A fine collation. was pre-
pared.
Providence Branch, Loyal Women OF
America, held Its. regular meeting Tues
day evening last in the rooms of the Y.
NJ G. A. President Mrs. !. q. Manches-
ter presided. The reports OF the different
committees were received; the president
reporting concerning the meeting of the
school committee on Dec. "a, and the call
was issued from Columbus. o. Arrange
ments for the annual meeting OF Jan. 20
were made. A social will be held that
evening at the house of Mrs. Chase, 46s
Atwell's avenue. After considering other
business of Importance the meeting ad-
journsd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11

Deputy Grand Chancellor Joseph IL.
White, assisted by Past Grand Chancellor
Waller Scott and Past Chancellor John
l.. Carey, installed the officels-elect of
Palestine Lodge Tuesday. The rank OF
esquire was conferred upon one candi-
date.
To His Honor Mayor Il. ID. McGuin-
ness was presented a handsome bouquet.
of flowers from Smithonian Lodge on
the day of his Inauguration. He is men,
ber OF that lodge.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Herbert Snow
and suite installed the ofiicers-elect OF
WHAT Cheer Lodge, Monday evenings The
sixth anniversary OF this lodge VIII occur
on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, and Walter
s. McLsDe, George r. TAFT, John Thomp-
son, w. II. Arthur and Charles A. Purkis
were made a committee to arrange for a
banquet for the occasion. The retiring
chancellor commander, Stephei q. Cody,
was presented with the gavel sbat he had
so successfully welded during the year,
by Chancellor T. w. Cooney. Next Mon
day evening the rank OF page will be
given two applicants for membership and
at least three applications TO: member
ship will be received.
Deputy Grand Chancellor A. N. Cum
ningham OF Howard Lodge has been APP
pointed postmaster of East Providence by
President Cleveland. The next social
a basket party which will be held in b.
t. Hall, Thursday evening, Jan. %.
The officers-elect OF st. Johns Lodge
were installed Thursday evening by Dep
uty Grand Chancellor Robert /. Clegg,
assisted by Grand Vice Chancellor An
drew Mckenzie and Past Chancellor
James Brown.
The rank of page was given one candi-
date in st. Johns Lodge, Thursday even
ing. The rank OF esquire will be con-
ferred next Thursday evening.
The offlcers-elect OF Enterprise Lo,lge
will be installed next Thursday evening.
The officers OF the Grand Lodge will
officially visit Myrtle Lodge of Woonsock-
ct, Monday evening. On Wednesday
evening, Jan. %, the grand officers win
make their last visit and Charles +.
Cbickering Lodge of Pawtucket has this
distinction. 1t is TO be made a grand
event.
Tuesday evening, Jan. 2s, the officers
and members OF Burnside Lodge OF Bris-
tol and of Elmwood Lodge OF this city,
viii be the guests of Garfield Lodge at
Wanskuck, when the Pythian altar, won
at the fais recently held by the Elmwood
social committee, will be presented to
Garfield Lodge by Burnside Lodge.
The officers OF Enterprise Lodge will be
installed Thursday even ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Good Templars.

Alpha Temple held a rosebud social
and concert on Monday evening, which
was very interesting affair. 1t consisted Of
readings, dialogues. singing, and instru-
mental music by the mem bers OF the tenn
pie, assisted by the Ruggles street quartet,
ano Miss Sarah Hawkes. at the piano.
Rev. j. Mason, secretary of Providence
Lodge, gave an address on the benefits
OF the temple to the children. 1t was
surprising to the audience TO find that
the temple contsinen as much talent as
was brought out that night, and the
concert reflected great credit on the state
superintendent, Mrs. Wheldon,.. who has
had the matter in charge. A neat sum
was netted to the temple.
Providence Lodge gave up its session
last Monday evening on account Of the
Temple concert.
The district officers are expected to visit
Providence Lodge next Monday evening.
A full attendance OF it's members IL
urged to give them a greeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Murderer Killed by Posse.

LocKPoRT, n. Y, Jan. H. Robert Clap.
saddle, "a farmer Of Ransomville, was ia
tally shet yesterday by his son-in-law.
Geotge II. Smith, who was pursued by a
posse Of villagers, cornercd, and. when he
made resistance, filed him with bullets,
causing his death. One of the pursuers
also was shot. Smith was dissolute
character, who spent what money he could
Get for whisky. He had married the eldest
daughter OF the Clapsaddles, and she had
separated from him on account OF his dis
sipation, aud Smith had always blamed
his father-in-law for the arrangement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Knights of Pythias,

Garfield Lodge held public installation
n Alfredian Hall, Veazie street, Tuesday
Nening. There was also an excellent
uusicsl and literary entertainment and
an address by President George Cram OF
the Garfield Social Club. Mr.. Cram was
also presented gold X. OF j.. charm.
The officers installed were: Chancellor
commander, Joseph McHugh; vice chan
csslor, Charles J. Proctor; prelate, Walter
Wright; master Of work +. b. Fryer;
keeper of records and seal, David Wright;
master OF finance, william .. Hill; master
OF exchsqusr, A. Heptonstall; msster-at-
srms. Albert L. Harris; innner guard,
John Kane; ou,er guard, Albert Csoby.
At the meeting OF 81. George Lodge
Wednesday evening the rank of page was
conferred upon two candidates ana one
application for mem bership was received
Ike officers-elect Of this looge Will be
Installed next Wednesday evening.
FL Ksrun Temple, Dramatic ic Order
Knights OF Kborsssan, viii meet IN ster.
ling Hall, WeyDosset street. Monday even.
Ing. Jso. 90, wheu a nun Der OF candidates
will he admitted, and the various com.
mittess Will make their reports
Damon Loage will celebrate rs 21st
Birthday, Tuesday evening. Jan. n.
The officers OF sterlilg Lodge are to be
ppb'icly iDstslleI Tuesday evening, Jan.
81, By Deputy Grsna Chancellor X. l.
cegg and sp's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
American Mechanics.

Deputy State Council, ,r NJ. Elyira VII
bur will make an official visit to America
Council OF Woonsocket for the purpose
of Installing the officers next Friday
evening.
Narragansett Council met Wednesday
evening with a large attendance The new
officers worked the frst degree with sue
cess and 1t was a credit to the council.
Under the good of the order remarks were
made by the members, after which a col
lation was served. On Wednesday even
ing, Jan. 10, there will be debate, fol-
lowed by an entertainment given by the
members On Wednesday evening, Jan.
20, there will be q basket social which
promises to be very interesting.
The officers and members OF the State
Council as well as the officers and mem
bers OF every council In the State sympa-
thize with State Councillor Charles W.
Little, in the loss of his father, who wes
buried yesterday afternoon.
The officers OF the State Council will
officially visit Defender Council Monday
evening, Jan. 20, and Byfeld Council
Tuesday evening, Feb. II.
The monthly meeting OF the State
Council officers was held Monday even
ing, and after disposing OF their business
the mem bers visited Elmwood Council,
where the ceremony cf installation was
witnessed, after which tempting supper
was served.
The memb bers of Defender Council and
many OF their friends INDUCED in mas
querade ball in Odd Fellows Hall en-
Academy avenus, Monday evening. There
was lots OF fun. The officers elect OF this
council will be installed Monday evening.
Two applications for mem bership were
received in Lincoln Council Thursday
evening.
Hope Council, Daughters of Liberty,
moved into Slocum Post Hall Thursday
evening and celebrated the event by in
stalling tho officers elect. The council
will meet the second and fourth Thurs
day of the month In this hall.
Lincoln Council will hold a social at 90
Westminster street Thursday evening, Jan.
80.
The directors of the American Me-
chanics Building Association met at the
he dqusrters in Williams block, corner Of
Washington and Msthewson streets Tues
change being that Of President W. II.
Williams, who was chosen to succeed j.
Irving Davis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Red Men.

On Monday evening Great Junior Saga
more Clifford j. Dean, assisted by others
OF the Great Council, publicly installed
the officers elect of Wamsitta Tribe. Sew
eral talented persons volunteered their
services which added very materially to
the event. The affair was In charge of Ii.
A. Maynard, q. +. Parker and A. NJ.
Burke.
Great Sachem A. A. Mowry and suite
accompanied by Deputy Great Sachem
Charles L. Phillips, made an official visit
to Weenat-Shassitt Tribe at Newport We'd
nesday evening. The great Sachem in
stalled the officers-elect.
On Tuesday evening Deputy Great
Sachem Charles W. Mercier installed the
officers elect OF King Phillip Tribe and
on Thursday evening installed the
officers-elect of Pettaconset Tribe. Last
evening Deputy Great Sachem N. ID.
Payne installed the officers-elect of Ia
boma Tribe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Mystic Chain.

On Wednesday evening the following
officers of the Roger Williams castle were
installed by Select Commander John Lee,
assisted by Past Commander Fred
Sonner: Chaplain, James p. Walker COM
mander, John Clegg; vice commander,
Charles T.. Ssult; financial scribe,
Joseph Cooper; recording scribe, Thomas
Sainsbury; assistant recording scribe,
George A. Yorke; chief of s,aff, Thomas
Welsh; assistant chief of staff, jeremiah b
Lavelle; first lieutenant, Albert Jordan I;
inside guard, Joseph Knctt; outside
guard, Benjamin Harrison; trustees, John
Lees, Albert Jordan and David Robinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Pythian SiSterhO0d.

Hermione Assembly held its regular''ses-
sion last Monday evening and the officers
were Installed by Deputy Grand Chance,-
lor Mrs. Walter Campbell Visitors were
present from other assemblies and after
the business was concluded a collation.
was served. The social committee have
made arrangements for supper and Leap
year social in Oriental Halt Jan. 20
The Y. +. r. Club will meet with Mrs.
Charles Wood on Barnes street next Mon
day afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Greatly Worried.


CAuacAs, Jan. 1.-THE political excite
nent is unabated. Senor Bricono, editor
of III Patriota. has been arrested, together
with other partisans Of Ardueza Palacio.
The newspapers hero are discussing the
possibility of British warship in the har-
bor Of La Guayra being able TO throw n
she'll over the mountain into the city of
Caracas. To qdict apprehension In regard
to IL the matter has been submitted to ex.
pert engineers here. Their opinion is
awaited with considerable anxiety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
KIDNEY DISEASE
Cured, Says Mrs. A. ]. r. Manches-
ter OF
Providence, r. l.

Mrs. A. j. +. Manchester Of Providence,
X. l., says: al suffered terribly with my
kidneys, and had from nv child hood
bad humor that had caused great infiam-
nation all through my body. had used
DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy but
short while when the Inflammation began
to heal, my kidney trouble disappeared
and IL made q new woman OF me-"
A well-known Providence physician re-
Gently said: al obtain better results from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11

vessel and she turned a complete somer-
sault in the water, both mssts were
broken off, but she came to an even keel
again on account OF her not shifting ball
last, and she took complete turn OF the
hawser around her hull
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Failed For Half "a Million.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. li.-Kecn. Sutter-
Ice & Co. one of the largest exporting and
Importing firms of this city, failed yester.
day. ltis stated that the liabilities will
exceed 100000. The Equitable Trust
company was appointed receiver by the
court. John NJ. Fcnlin, an extensive
glazed kid manufactures, was forced to
the wall by the failure. His liabilities are
kSn OOO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
VIII Keen Huxv.

BosT0S, Jan. 1.-The Prohibition state
committee yesterday elected tho following
officers: Chairman, II. A. Gibbs. Boston;
vice chairman, W. II. Burnham. woroes.
Ter; secretary, r. w. Clark, Northampton:
treasurer L. -C-Cuttlns Westos--lt- ,Ss--
voted TO raise 5000 campaign fund and
Snsh an aotiye canvass during the year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
~,


OMAHA, Jan. II. 49, Ex-City Treasurer
Bolln was arrested last night. He was de.
posed several months ago. owing TO r,I,
mors OF shortages in his office. Recently
It developed that over slOo, 900 OF city funds 5
could not I've accounted for His deputy.
!. H. Coulter, was arrested recently for
taking $30. 900 OF the money, but for Mime
reason Bolln escaped prosecution until
laSf uiuhf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
ROYAL Arcanum.

A reception and entertainment will he
rendered to Hon. John +. Pound, supreme
regent, in Infantry Hall, Tuesday even
ing, Jan. ?s, by the mem bers OF the order
Of this State. A concert will be given by
the American Band. M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
ssStausllng In.

ST PErKRsBuIG, Jan. III Prince Won
Radolin, the German ambassador to St.
Petersburg. in returning here. brought
smother letter from Emperor William 10
the car. The frequent exchange Of cour-
tcsies ~ much remarked here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
Three Muraer.rs Sentenced.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Jan. iI.--In the su.
perior court yesterday afternoon. Patrick
Foley. Cornelius Sullivan and James
Nagin. ;be mur,lorcrs Of Duroy ;. Foster,
Sere sentenced TO state prison for lifs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11

CITY OF NEXTC0, Jan. 1T.-H telegram
from Progreso announces the wreck OF
the steamer oxford on Alolans. Twelve
OF the crew came ashore. but l2 are miss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11

fRANsFoRr, Ky, Jan. IL The Dem.
ocratic joint caucus last night nominated
J. g. ;. Blackburn ne the candidate of
that party To succeed himself in the
United States senate. Tho deciding bal.
lot resulted: Blackburn, 81, McCrcary,
%. Brown, g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
DR, DAVID KENNEDYS
FAV0R[TE REMEDY

In cases of rheumatism, scrofula, dyspep-
sia, nervousness and general tired feeling
so often experienced in the spring-than
from any known remedy. Any man, wo-
or child suffering from the diseases
have mentioned, or any other brought
about by impure blood or excess OF Uric
acid, or acetic acid, in the blood can be
cured il they can but use DIR. kennedy's g
Favorite Remedy according TO direc-
tionsp Ali druggists, 81 a bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
HELP NTED D-MAIE.

SALEsMEN wANTED-sI0o TO sl2i per montl
- and expenses; staple line. position perman
ent pleasant aud desirable. Address. will
stamp. King Mfg Co. Gb5 Chicago.