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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Good, Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebra-
ton For the little Ones.

Good, Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebra-
tion For the Little Ones.
Washington. Dec. 26.--Christmas was
celebrated in a Joyous and home-like
fashion at the White House. The chill
dren, not only Of the president. but the
secretary, played In the White House
library. A noble fir tree stood In the
center Of the big semi-circular room.
so tall that IL touched the lofty ceiling
and so thick and broad that IL almost
filed the large room. Until late In the
night many willing hands had worked
under Mrs. Cleveland's directions In
beautifying this Christmas tree, and
as il stood yesterday morning when the
bright sun OF Christmas day shone upon
its tinsel and gilt and sparkled on the
artificial snow and the pendant icicles
and betrayed some pretty toy or knick-
nae concealed in the thick foliage, IL
was a tree worthy OF the White House.
The children were carly awake, up
even indeed before most of the servants
and were soon gloating over the pres
ents that lay piled UP around the foot
of the tree and over the contents Of their
stockings. which were generously filed
by Santa Claus. After breakfast the
visitors began to arrive. children OF the
mem bers of the cabinet, and the days
enjoyment was fairly begun.
There were presents for each OF the
little ones frora Mrs. Cleveland and in
turn most of the visitors brought pretty
tokens of remembrance for the Cleve-
land children.
Marion and Ruth. who have gotten
along nicely IN the study OF German,
gave some pretty recitations, and there
were some Christmas carols sung. The
president and Mrs. Cleveland exchanged
presents, as mas been their practice ever
since their marriage, end all of the en-
ployes of the White House received some
appropriate and useful token Of esteem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
ON A BURNED NOTE.
Effort Being Made Before Appellate
Court to Secure Payment

Henry Staples, who Is the surviving
executor and ustee under the will Of nis
M tEe., the late Evclyna Star le', asked
the Appellate Court to enjoin Sarah b.
NJ. 3 apes, wife Of his brother, Levi
S'arl s, from transferring a certsin piece
oi property In Darlington. The bill in
equity fl-d by Henry ststes that Mrs.
Sta Les held a not. for s3l00 from Lsyi
stsplcs that wss Gu ed by a mortgage
on h, use and Let in Darlington, and
tbst ina fire at the snop ofHenry Staples
in this city In 1888 the note and mortgage
deed were dgtroyed. and SHORTLY after
l. Vi Transferred the properly on which
the note was secured to Albert W. Bull
lock who on tho same day the property
was sold to him transferred II bsck to
Mrs st.plss,. vile Of Levi. An acnount-
ing on the note II asked for and tae
-ataeuo at OF intetes du7, 1t Is sought to
have seitled by q mrsser.
After art tunents tie court took the case
~ er sdvissment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Warming Prom Europ,.

London, Dec. 2s.-The Times Paris
correspondent says: The Washington
government has been confidentialiy in
formed, although In very friendly terms,
that the European powers would not
remain passive should the United states
recognize or encourage the Cuban in
surgents. If my information is correct,
an intimation has been further given
that Germany is quite ready, even now.
to take SPANS side should the United
States show a disposition officially 10
side with the rebels. These warnings
originated in the course OF pourpanlers
for a European coalition against reyo-
lutionary socialism.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Cattle 20 he Killed.

Bangor, Me-. Dec. 26.-The startling
announcement Is made by the state
beard OF cattle commissioners that
herd OF IA Jersey cows, whose milk the
elite OF Bangor has fed upon for many
months, will be killed today on account
Of being afflicted with tuberculosis.
Mayor Beal. member Of the commits
sion, gives out tho statement, but with
holds the name OF the owner OF the herd.
Mayor Beal was called 10 investigate the
herd by advice Of the owner, who said
that he thought that one of the cows
might be affected. The whole herd was
found badly affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Death NJ Christmas Dinner

New York Dec. 26.-While attending
Christmas dinner last night John Drake
Townsend. the weH-known lawyer. died
suddenly, the result OF heart failure.
Mr.. Townsend lived at 3i3 West Thirty
fourth street, and early In the evening
he, his wife and their daughter. paid a
visit To the home OF Thomas Ellis Brown,
at 337 West Thirty-fourth street. Mr.
Townsend was born in this city in 1893,
and received his education at Columbia
college. In his early life he travelled
considerable and had seen much of the
world before he returned To this city.
When 27 years old he was admitted to the
Lar at Poughkeepsie. In 1883 he repre-
sentec Kings county In the assembly.
In 1872 he was associated with the law
firm that defended Edward S. Stokes
when the latter was tried for the killing
OF James Fisk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
POSTAL IMPROVEMENT,
Inspector Snow and Assistant Postmaster
Walker Investigating.

Postoffice Inspector Snow, accompanied
by Assistant Postmaster Walker, has been
visiting the various localities where it 50
proposed to establish sub-stations to see
about the most convenient spots for the
stations. Ii the proposition to
consolidate East Provence and
-0lneyviiie carried out there will
be i've stations. One at East Provi-
dencee, one each at Olneyvlle. Edge
wood, North End and Elmwood. This
change would necessitate the addition
of about eight new carriers which would
give free delivery at all the points men
toned. What the visiting ips pe,tor is in
the city today especially 10: Is to de
termiue what ere the most convenient
and least expensive locstions for the
offices. 1t is more than probable that
the five stations will be established.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
MURDEROUS MAFIA.
Antonio zanone Followed From Italy
and Assassinated.

and Asssssinated.
New York. Dec. PA stabblng case
occurred yesterday morning in the tene-
ment house at 237 Elizabeth street which
may terminate in murder. II has the
carmarks OF the work OF the Malta.
Antonio Zanone. the man who was
stabbed. was visiting friends. While
seated in room on the third floor, rear
or the house, he was called out into the
hallway, and before word was spoken
he was stabbed twice In the left breast
by man. who, after doing the stabbing,
ranSdown stairs ard made his escape.
This man was subsequently learned to
be Luigi Catalone. laborer
The unfortunate man was found lying
In his own blood in the hallway short
time after he was stabbed. He was re-
moved In an ambulance to st. Vincents
hospital, where IL was said that the in
Juries would probably prove to be fatal.
The injured man is barber. He was
invited to spend Christmas eve with
friends named Julius Naebone. Salvatore
Gallins and Simeoni G. Calagiare. All
OF these men are laborers.
Zanone went TO the house at.about IL
O'Clock. and friends sat talking until
after midnight, when some one suggested
that they go down stairs and have a
drink. They all went down into the
saloon, where all had something TO drink
except Zanone. Then all OF the men
went upstairs again. and about a half
On hour later a knock came at the door.
An Italian said that he wanted TO see
Zanone. AS the latter stepped into the
hallway he was stabbed twice in the left
breast with stiletto. near the region OF
the heart.
Captain Thompson detailed his de-
tectiyes on pe case. and il was dis
covered that the name of the man who
had done the stabbing was Catalone.
He came 10 this country from Italy about
two months ago. and 1t Is believed that
his mission here was 10 Kill Zapone.
They are Of the impression that Zanone's
actions have been watched by Catalone
since the latter's arrival in this country.
and that he was awaiting only the op-
portunity to kill him. This is only con-
lecture on the part OF the police, but they
say that they learned that yesterday
morning was the first time Catalone was
ever In the house in which the stabbing
took place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Talked While Druu X.

Fulton, Me-, Dee. 26.-.foffrf Hail, under
arrest here for being drunk is believed
to have been connected with the Taylor
brothers in the murder OF the Meeks
family at Carrolton in 1896. Hall came
in from the country and went on spree.
During the night he talked OF his connec-
tion'w the. crime. His two children,
Mary. aged years, and a boy. aged 4,
were found locked in a barn nearly frozen
to death. where they had been left by
their father. The little girl said she used
10 live near the MeeSs' AMI play with
Nellie. the only survivor OF the murder.
Her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Clayton,
lives at Browning. and. according 20 the
story, says her father left that place in
May, 1895. and has been wandering
around the country ever since. This
was just after the crime was committed.
She was backward about answering
questions, saying that her papa did not
allow her to talk much. 1t is evident
that she knows more about the crime.
y Yesterday morning Hall refused to talk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
THEY WERE DROPPED.
Members Of Conference Committee
Lose Their Places.
Latest Phase In the Strike Of West
End Street Railway Workers.

BosToN, Dec. "A canvass of the list
of.employes dfopped by the West End
street hsiiway management ss Q result
of Thursdays strike shows tnat Presi-
dent Young and each Of the otbor eight
members OF the conference committee
who promised q delay OF the strike and
whose action In 30 doing prompted the
Indignation among tie men which result
ed in the strike, are among those dis
charged. when this fact became known
this morning,a wave OF excitement equal
to that which precipitated the strike
swept over the employees and further
trouble msy re,ult.
At an early hour this fnotning the
Headquarters Of the Cond uctors and Mo-
tormen's Union were filed with railroad
men who denounced the action OF the
managers ID vigorous terms. The men
Claim tho conference acted only as the
seravnts OF the mem bers of the union
and that they should at once be reinstst.
ed as the strike resulted from no fault
OF tie committeeman. A secret meeting
to consider the matter was held. A pub
lie indignation meeting to he held In
Faneuil Hall, will be called for tonight.
The Indignation was very great among
the employees during the conference, and
protests were received at union head
quarters from every division OF the road
together with promise OF q united sup
port In case another tie up should be
ordered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Ex.RnYal,y ~ the Hub

Boston, Dec. 26.-Ex-Queen Liliuok-
alani OF Hawaii arrived from New York
last night and was met at the Park
square station by William Lee OF the
publishing firm OF Lee 81 Shepard. to-
rether with his wife and daughter.
After cordial greetings the party were
driven 20 the Parker House. where the
cx-queen Will have a spacious suite dur
ing her stay In this city. No definite
plans have yet been made for her en-
tertainment while in the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
New Trustee Desired.

Henrietta r. Foster, wife Of joseph W.
ID. Foster, has spilled to the Appellate
Court for TIE apr DIN ment OF a new frus-
tee uncer the will OF her father, tue late
Jame' BarDel, who diei IN 1872. The las
ru tee was james ~. Cross, who died
somc time ago, and Mrs. Foster noui-
mates as trustee Spencer b. Hopkins.
Jud ge stiness set the case down for hear
Ing on January 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
The Handsoniest Yet.

The most beautiful calendar for 1897 comes
from Boston. IL Is III by ID inches and con-
tnins reproductions from cabinet size photo
graphs Of Mary Hampton, May Irwin and
Maud Adams, the popular actresses. Its pro-
minent colors are enamel blue and brown en-
richei by gold. clabornteiy embossed, produc-
ing an elegant and artistic creation. One OF
these calendars will DO sent 70 any address II
YOU mention this paper AMI send 10 cents In
coin or stamps, covering the cost of packing
and POSTAGE 10 the publishers. The NZalia
Company, 3 Beacon street. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
C,tarrh aud Colds Relieved in 10 to

60 Minutes. One short puff of the
breath through the blower supplied
with each bot IL OF Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder, dihuses this Pow
der over the surface of the nnsal pae-
s,css. Painless and delightful 10 use. II
+, l!eycs INSTANTLY, and permanontlr cures
Cstarrh, Hay Fever, Colds, Hesdache,
Sore Throat, TonsiliIis and Deafasss. 90
cts. Scld by +. H. Lpthrop, So Westminster
str.et; blancing Blanding. 81 and Is Wey-
loss.t street; Gsc. l.. Clsflin Co., 62-72
Sou Main street; hsll Lyon, 237
Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Hcar. Disease Relieved in 30 Minutes

DIR. Agpew's Cure fer the Heart gives
perfect relief in all cases Of Organic or
Sympathetic Hesrt Disease in 80 minutts.
and spec 1ily effects q cure. 1t Is n peer
lass remefy for PalpitatioD, Shortness OF
Breath, Smotnering Spells, Pain in Left
Side and Ill symptoms OF diseased
Heart, One dose Convinces. SCld by
Il. l.. Lothrop, 50 Westminster street;
tl,nding & Blaadi ~, "a and Weytcsset
street; Geo. l.. tl,fiu q Co.. 62-72 s'outh
Maia street; He'll & Lyon, z31 Westmin-
ster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
October 24th,
OUR LETTER SAID:

'The election is conceded in this part OF the
world 20 Mr.. Mckinley, and as per our recent
letters, we. with others, cannot see any other
outcome TO the election. We do fail to see,
however why prices, after advancing from
l5 TO % points or more, should go very much
higher merely because our present state OF
affairs is to be continued, which is what Mr.
McKinley's election means No laws can be
passed, because the Senate is averse TO so
doing. that will positively commit us, as a
Iation, TO always have a gold standard. In
the event Of Mr.. McKinley's election, we pre-
dict a bear Christmas and will try TO remem-
her to call your attention TO this letter at that
time"
Contrast this with the regular and frantic
appeals 10 buy stocks which you bave read
during the last 40 days. Our letter is STAND
ARD. In Saturdays issue we give ad-
vice. to which we say we again expect to call
your attention in the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
The Weekly Health Report.

The mum Der of deaths during the week
was 81, two of which were from diph-
ther!e, two from typhoid fsvor and one
from Group. The number Of cases of corr
tagious diseases reported to Srperintend-
ent OF Health Chapin during the week
was 81, iS of which were dipbtheria,
eight OF scarlet fever, one OF typhoid
lever and two each OF measles and Group.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
nnnth Of nld Actnr.

Boston. Dec. 26.-Wyzeman Marshall,
the o.d-time actor and dramatic in
structor. died at his home on Pinkney
street at IL o'clock yesterday morning
aftar 4. .,r0trurt, si.i Wy man
Marshsfi wa born irs Hudson' N H.
Sept. 20, 1916.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Insoivcnt Post'nastcr.

Winthrop. Me. Dec. 90 l.. o. Cobb.
postmaster Of this town, and a we'll
known dealer in hardware, made an as
signment yesterday for the benefit OF his
creditors. This action was caused by
unfortunate investments in real estate
I'm the west, but his attorney claims that
the creditors will not suffer n severe loss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

Berlin. N. H., Dec. 2e.-Wllliam Nc
Gee. % years OF age. belonging in Stark.
while attempting TO board a freight train
here. yesterday morning, fell between
the cars and received injuries from
which he will die. Both arms were
broken and his scalp was badly torn,
besides being internally injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
He.Broke a Pane of Glass.

Henry McGowsu was arrested yester-
day morning and this morning was
aned q and costs for being drunk. NJ
Gowsn spent Christmas eve with some
frienes, aud en- the way home laid down
on the steps OF little store opposite the
Round Top Church, and In so doing
broke n IigLt q Glass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

Soothing and not irritating. strength
eni1R. and not weakening. small bat
sfiective-such nrs the qualities OF DO
Wits Little EARLY fiSers. tine famous
little pills.
Joseph 3. Johnstou's Pharmacy, S93
Westminster street: Meizgers Pharmacy.
23D North Main street; Alffcds Phat-
macy, S1i EDDY street; JOssp1 Driver,
'-srslde Posrmacy, y3 Msnton ave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Suit Against Town Dismissed.

= Tbs suit OF Ellen Hanover sgsinst
Iowa of Burrillville was dismivei In the
Common fle,s division CT the Supreme
Court todsy on account OF the rlairti's
failure to comply with the order OF
The court in regard to Cling . Ill o..
d. 'tieclsrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
p,...n,ers Organize New Church.

Manchester. ~ H., Dee 26.-Dissenting
members Of the First Christian church
met last night and organized the
Antioch Christian church. Rev. M. w.
Fosshwick. who recently resigned from
the pastorate of the first organization.
was called 10 the new pulpit, and has
arrfnta1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Appearance, Arc Aeains, Him.

whoR Ii Hung Chang left this country,
ne proiess-t efru TTdrrTITy1T frIurIrsn1p rUr us,
but now the announcement is made that
he Is 20 write n book ON the United States.
New York Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
PROBABLY FATALLY WOUNDED
Consiab'c Tobln Gu In an Affray with a
Prisoner a, Georgiavill..

In GeorRiivills this mcrning Richard
Tobip, Jr., constfbls, ait,mpte TO err
ret a young Tan and te,riv lost his life
I'm doing so. 1obin found bis nan In tEe
tosrdinr houss and attempted to take
lin sway. The youre man re ted and
ue knife go effectively that Mr.. Tobin
was ,ncercu ly and, Il Is fe rsd, fatally
wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
Wants a Certificate.

DIR. N. ED Pcnton der st. Germain a
PaWtuckot druggist who has been refused
q certificate IS a doctor by the state
board OF health has tiled an appeal
when will tc heard by the Appellate
court on Jan. T.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

Vice President and hrs. Stevenson and
heir daughter left washington for ST.
louis. where they will be present at the
Wedding of Miss julia Scott. niece OF
Nrs. stevenson. to Carter Nroonan of
saitlmcIs, which event occurs Mondey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

10 tho szsd, With their poor appetite,
feeble circulation. ana impoviehcd blood.
AYERS Ssrsapsrilla iss booa beyond
jrice. lts effect 4, TO check the ravsges
of time. by invigcrAiipg every organ.
nerve. sna iisss Of the bohy. See Aysr'
Almanac Ter tba rev year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26

LOCAL STOCKS FOR SALE.
Il COMMERCIAL Nationsl Bank
so Blackstone Canal National Bank.
SO Rhode Island National Bank.
10 old National Bank.
10 Fifth National Bank.
Ia Weybosset National fank
e Mechanics National Bank.
13 National Bank Of Commerce.
II American National Bank
10 Merchants National bank.
National Bank of North America.
10 Prov. Dyeing Bleaching ~ Callendering Co.
@ American Screw Co
Is Equitable Fire & Marine Ins. Co.
RICHARDSON 6 CLARK,
20 Exchange Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-26
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
OFFERED BY
Providence Banking Company,
80 VyEvpnSS GTREE'g

5000 Providence, Fall River and Newport
Steamboat Co. lst Mtge. per cent. Gold
Bonds
1900 United Traction e. Electric Co. LIST Mtg.
. 5per cent. gold bonds due 1888.
25 shares Prov Washington Ins. Co
1OC shares National Bank of North America
80 shares Atlantic National Bank.
% shares Commercial National Bank
% shares Rhode Island National Bank.
100 shares Blackstone Canal National Bank.
% shares Natl Hope Bank, Narron.
IL shares Natl Warren Bank, Warren.
100 shares Globe National Bank.
9 shares First Natl Bank OF Warren, Il. L
10 shares American Screw Go.
30 shares Providence Telephone Co.
100 shares United Traction and Electric Go.
10 shares American Wringer Go. Common.
80 shares r. ]. Perkins II. :. Co. Preferred
~ shares Il. l. Perkins II. s. Co. Common.
20 shares Roger Williams Natl Bank.
n2lrl2m
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-12
Those Useful Conduits,

The kidneys and bladder, sometimes
become torpid and weak from unas-
certainable causes. When this oC-
ours, their discharging function is
of necessity very imperfectly per-
formed, and certain debris, which is
the result of natural bodily waste
and decay, does not escape as it
should, but remains to corrupt the
blood and develop poisonous humors
and dangerous as well as painful
diseases. 1t is one of the beneh-
cent effects of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters to gently stimulate the
urinary organs, and prevent them
from lapsing into state OF mac
tivity, always provocative OF their
infammatory degeneration and de-
cay. How much better then is it
to adopt this mild diuretic as a
means Of melting them to action,
than to incur the danger of this de-
struction, To expel frem the sys-
tenn waste matter through the bow
els and kidneys, and to regulate
and arouse the stomach and liver,
are among the chief uses of this
valuable remedy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-12
cit V.
Republican Tactics.

Pittsburg, Aug. 10.-Notices So
Letting donations for use in the
Presidential campaign by the Re-
publican national committee have
been posted in Jones Laughlin's
mills on the South side. The firm
employs 5000 men. The notice
reads
"All thsse in favor of sound
money and desirous of getting an
honest dollar for their days work,
will, of their own free will and ac-
cord, subscribe 81 to the campaign
fund OF the Republican national
committee. "
There is no name signed to the
request, and the company said it
would not be compulsory for any OF
the men to subscribe.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-12
THE TEX.ARKANTAN
F. G. WOOTTEN. City Editor.
A HOMEOPATHIC DOSE.

The old saying sit never rains but
that it pours, was exploded yes
terday. 1t actually rained, and
did not pour either. 1t commenced
at 1890, and in a gentle manner,
like distilled dew from heaven, or
perfume from an atomizer, drifted
gently down on our sun parched
sand and soon had it subdued for
about Lie of an inch deep. Every
one in the city went out and let a
few drops fall on their heads, to see
how it would feel, so long has it
been since we have had rain. 1t
did not last long, but the sky has a
watery look, and we yet live in
hopes that we may have a ground
soaker before the clouds disappear.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-12
THE PLAY LAST NIGHT.

The city editor was present again
last night, at "The Siege Of the
Alamo" The audience was not so
large as at the first nights perform
ance, still there we're enough pres
ent to make the actors play their
parts with vim and interest.
We noticed an improvement over
the acting of the first night, by our
amatuers, and their lines were said
more distinctly and their move
meDts were more natural; especially
was this so with William Tell Bel
cher, who drank more, made love to
Vinie more natural and kicked up
more stage dust in the dance.
In addition to these improve
ments, the supposed battle between
the Texans and Greasers was lent
more zest, from the fact that two
or three constables got in behind
the wings or on the outside of the
stage, as reinforcements to Santa
Anna's forces, and kept up the
fulisade longer and made the battle
more real
The play can be said to have been
well rendered, and all the actors did
well. After the close five street cars
we're loaded by those living in the
city, and were soon landed at the
different getting off places in the