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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

School Committee Sh0rtenS
Term of Evening Schools.
A Queer Confidence Game Worked on
House Owners.
The NEWS BUREAU. oLNEYvILLr.
No. s Hartford Avenue.

The NEWS BUREAU %oLsEYvILLr.
No. 8 Hartford Avenue. \
The Johnston school utee last
evening decided that the term of the
evening schools should be closed at the
n OF the eighteenth week Of the term
instead OF continuing the session twenty
weeks as was ut first intended.
A communication from the @. A. X.
asking that Feb IL be designate as Flag
day and made a holiday Was formally
acted upon by the committee.
GooD FELLOWS
AT a meeting of N~arragansett Assembly,
X. -. OF q. f., In Irons Hall last evening
the following officers were elected
Ruler, M. 4. Lynch; secretary, James
j. Mcdonald; financial secretary, John
O'Conpeli; treasurer, James NJ. Sbawcross.
Installation takes place on Friday night.
QUITE A CONFIDENCE GAME.
p The residents of Union avenue and
Providence street, Johnston, have been
the victims this week OF a man represent
ing himself as in the employ OF the
United States government TO number the
houses Of that section for the purpose OF
facilitating the delivering OF mail mat
ter. A charge Of % cents for n single fig-
ure was made, and in some instances
four numbers at a cost OF q dollar were
settled for by residents.
Those who were easy victims were in
formed that the number OF their house
was three figures, while those not SO ready
to have their house numbered were given
only a designation Of two figures at 80
cents.
LOCAL ~GLEANINGs.
An iron spout across the sidewalk near
the entrance to the Cadets armory lie the
cause OF some bad tails, and many peo-
pie think the spout should be emoved
The 18th anniversary of the ordination
TO the priesthood of Rev. Thomas Carroll
Of ST. Thomas Church at Manton will be
observed at that church Sunday evening.
The third concert and ball of me Thistle
Athletic Club occurred in Irons Hall last
evening. Eighteen dances were en-
joyed, after q we'll arranged concert
program had been listened TO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
THE POETS
Providence Scotchmen HonorRobert Burns
Memory.

There was a felicitous gathering OF adj
mirers of "Bobby" Burns at T%iilinghast's
last evening. IL being the observance OF
the Tooth anniversary OF the birth of the
Scotch poet. There was a brief reception
oliowed by a banquet, after which
speeches and a musical program was in
order. Mayor McGuinness was the guest
OF the occasion, ana he made entertain
ing remarks. Alfred Dawson was chair
man of the committee of arrangements
and he spoke as a Scotchman feelingly
for himself and Clan Cameron No. z.
Alexander McMurtrie, royal tanist, spoke
for 4. he Clans" Rev. Alexander Nc
Gregor talked of the ''rhe Poet" and ad-
vocated establishing a Burns hall in this
city. Professor Seth of Brown told
about Burns, and his life and memory
were eentras,en. Others to speak were
Chief James VI. McNair, John B.. Craig,
William M. MacNair, David Grant and T..
Z. Pierce, ESQ.
Miss Minnie Lee danced in Highland
costume, Mrs. 4. Il. Streeter and d. z.
Coo mbs sang and k. ID. Grant endered
q flute solo.
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Two Good Stories on senator Brice Of
Ohio.

IN a. .NA--A--- 1885, f.
---c. ttt
Two Good Stories OF senator Brice Of
Ohio.
Senator Brico has been telling his col.
leagues lately a very good story, the joke Of
which is on himself, but he does not seem ia
care about that. AT the recent Ohio Demo.
cratic convention Mr.. Brice was the pre-.
siding officer, and the gathering was
known throughout the country as Brice's
convention. One day two or three dole.
gates were sitting in the hall while Bricc
was presiding, and one Of them said:
"Seo here, which of them men on the
platform is Bricep i never saw him."
"Why," said the other, "f5's that little
fellow with the bushy red hal, n whisk-
ers, curled up In the chair there behind
the table on the platform"
Surveying him keenly, delegate Nc. I
said, "Humph, why don't they shear
him?"
because they can't ketch him."
promptly replied delegate No. 2.
Another good story at Mr.. Brice's ex.
pense: The senator has told q great many
times of the part he played In the tearing
down Of the Vendome column I'm Paris,
and others have told it more often than
he, so that sometimes his best friends jok.
ingly call him Vendome. One day in thu
cloakroom, or at the senatorial poker club,
or somewhere else, Senator Jones of Nc.
vada told of his experiences abroad while
a member of the Brussels monetary con-
ference.
On ono occasion he made O speech and
told them how he loved the common poo.
pie, and how fond he was Of getting among
them to hear their heart beats and feel
thoir pulse, because they are always the
bulwark OF liberty, and their bosoms thu
home Of patriotism and right and truth.
When he finished his speech, there was
great applause, but suddenly tho citizens
who were tho leaders of his Democratic
audience eagerly asked him for news OF
their great friend, Senator Brifh. This
staggered tho senator from Ne, q and
I'm an unluoky moment he told IN he
knew of no such n man.
what" the mob shouted, lot know
Bris6, the great statesman, who was our
leader whom we pulled to earth the Column
Nendome and asserted tho freedom and
mower of the peopley Then IL ycu don't
know him you are not a statesman, and
you never saw tho senate OF the United
States"
Mr.. Brice, who kept very quiet whom
Jones told this story, did not at first rec.
ognizo the word Erlse, lat suddenly Ito
meaning came upon him, a. tho others In
the room roared with Laughter, ana turns
ing TO Jones with q sickly smile he sasa
quietly, You 60 to biasssl'-NeW tesy
Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
SIXTH DISTRICT u

John Williams was sent TO the county
Jail for 60 days for making an assault
upon his wife. THIS family lives on
Transit street.
ASA ulting w. +. Conley and was held
until Tuesday for trial.
Elizabeth Brown was ined 81 and costs
for stealing 81. 10 worth oi rings from Il.
N. Kirby.
George Daniels pleaded not guilty TO
the charge Of %assauiting Katie Washing
until Friday for trial. Daniels las been
frrested once OF twice before for assault
ting women. lie was arrested at his home
ON Washington Court last evening on a
warrant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
Bots Was Bnd.

NAsHrA, n. H., Jan. 25.-During n dis
pute nc Hotel Dexter. yesterday. y. A.
Bolts. a colored member OF w. :. Clevc-
lands Ministries, attacked II. G. Royal,
another colotcd member, with n razor.
Bolts was knocked down. lie then So
cured "a revolver and threatened to kill
Royal. lie was placed under arrest.
Royal had interfered with Bolts torment.
bg Of q boy In tho company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PHENlX.

DIR. James M. Bodwell has leased the
Knox cottage on Pleasant street.
There Will be n meeting In q. A.. X.
Han this evening for the purpose OF form
ing a society of the Daughters Of Liberty
In this place. Mrs. Ella Johnson, state
organizer, will be present and address
the meeting.
The afternoCA session o. the public
schools o commences Of lilo in place
OF l O'Clock as formerly.
The Royal Society for Good Fellows
meets Ia q. A. X. Hall Monday evening.
RIvERPOINT. Z
The stockholders of the Pawtuxet Valley
Park Association Will meet in Pioneer
Hal, Monday evening and in all proba-
bility the fate Of tie park will be def
nitely settled at that time 1t II reported
that new endorsers have heen secured 10
replace those OF the sixteen who are now
on the associations notes for 5000, snd
that the new hackers will also shoulder
tie additional $1,000 Indebtedness. The
expert who has been investigating the
books of the association has finished his
work and will make his report TO the d.
rectors at their meeting Monday after
noon, and they in turn will make their
report TO the stock holders at the evening
meeting.
WASHINGTON.
Inc recently lOrnleu Loyal temperance
Legion VIII meet in the vestry Of the. NJ.
T.. Church tomorrow afternoon. There
are now thirty-seven members, and the in
terest in the society is stesdily increasing
among the young folk here.
There Is but very little work remaining
10 be done at the cop mill snd il will
probably shut down entirely before the
end OF the month.
ARCTIC CENTER.
Rev. Fr. J. j. Brady has been trans
ferred TO New Bedford and will be sue
ceeded by Rev. FIR. Flynn OF Fall River.
James Nelson of Ashton Is the guest of
John HAYDEN.
PONTIAC.
In consequence of the illness of Mr..
Job Corey, who has been acting as SUBJ
stitute for Miss NJ. V. Snow, the gram
mar department OF the public school il
IN charge of Miss Nj. j.. Woolsey OF the
intermediate department and Miss Lottis
Sherman, assistant teacher, has charge
of that room.
Miss Carrie Olsen, formerly of this
place, who has spent the past two years
in Sweden, is visiting Mrs. Albert Willard.
CROMPTON.
William Houston has been appointed
postmaster at this place to succeed Dan
lei w. Batchelder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
$3.50.
5000 roWH, si.25 PER WEEK.

Outfits in Plush. Rug. rocatslle. Damask
or Hair Cloth, including ave and six piece
to $40 per week.
sideboards Sl2. sl7. $40. s25 and $40 that
arc beauties. sl.5O to SIS down. 30 cents to Is
cents per week. tHht
Oak Pillar Extension Tables. $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50. $3.50 to $50. "a to So down; 10 cents to
81 per week. N.l
Dining Chairs Go match Sideboards and
Tables ct low prices. Lounges. Couches,
Morris Chairs and Fancy Rockers in Cordu-
rov. Brocatelle, Tapestry and Satin pamask.
Our holiday line OF DESKS and BOOKCASES
now on exhibition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

Score-Pawtucket 10; Providence 4. stops
in goal-Lations 80; sword IS. Rushes- Bone
10: Cunningham /. F~ouls-Connell. Whiting.
Timer-O. .. Ayor. Roferee-C. O'Malley.
New Bedford and Fall River played an in.
teresting game NJ Fall River last evening, In
which the home team won by the score Of o
To o.
ON the Crescent rink last night the Provi-
depce, Jrs., defeated the Ideals IN an exciting
game by the score of 5 To 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
silk Lamp Shades

At n terrible sacrifice. Shades. former price
sl50, now 30 cents; Shades. former price -,
SIS, SO. now si.s4; Round and Feather 81 n les,
former pri"o sil. now si.G3. Job lot. Come
quick.
GEORGE I. ROBINSON FURNITURE CO.,
l55 Weybossot street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
PARLOR OUTFITS.

A SILK TAPESTRY SUITE, cherry frame.
Q pieces. consisting OF Sofa, 1 Arm Chair. l
Cornor Chair. 2 Parlor Chairs. ! Parlor Lamp.
/ Parlor Table. l Rug, 2 pair Lace Curtains. 2
Drapery Poles complete. and 20 yards Tspes-
try Carpet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
silk Lamp Shades

AT . terrible" sacrifice. Shades. former price
$50. now 80 cent?: shades. former price 50.
S5, 90, now S1.t4; Round and Feather Shades.
former pr.co Gil, nov Si.dA Job lot. come
quick
GEORGE L. ROBINSON FURNITURE CO.,
N5 weybossst street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
6rrnt Treat.

That we can have tho New York Sunday
bap,rs for after-hreakfsst reading every
Sunday morning. OrGer from your news.
Healer. newsboy. OF the Rhode Island News
company.
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$4,000.
$3.50 DOWN., Si.oo PER WEEK.

A SET IN WHITE AND GOLD. consisting
of Iron Bed. brass trimmed, best spring. S.
II. Mattress. Dressing Case. Commode. Table,
Blankets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
What the State Pays to
Find Out About Itself.
Original Appropriation Prac-
tically Exhausted.
The Bureau Has Asked Legislature
for $4,000 MOre--ItS Necessity.

There Is a resolution now pending in
the General Assembly to add $40, $50 TO
the appropriation for taxing the census
OF the State and the fgures provided by
the Census Bureau furnished a most ex-
celent reason for its passage.
The amount originally appropriated,
$50, 900, mas been practically used up and
there still remains important work to be
done.
The system which the Rhode Island
Bureau for the Census OF 1895 adopted
is called the Pidgin System, in honor OF
It's inventor, who is the chief clerk OF the
Massachusetts Bureau at the present
time. The same sort OF work Is now be-
ing done in both states, but in Massa-
chusetts the officials were allowed about
200, 900 to begin with.
The census taking here was commenced
by dividing up the State into 210 dis
tricts, TO which 200 enumerators were as
signed to gather the necessary statistics.
The cost of this was 5000. As. In March,
1895 1t became necessary to establish a
permanent Office, thoroughly equipped
for the work which involves SO many de-
tails. In Jun a force OF SO clerks were
employed to examine and correct the re-
turns brought in by the cnumerators me
sort and count them so that the formal
bulletins, showing the progress OF the
work, could be issued from time to time.
This force has since been materially re-
duced and will be in the future as rapidly
as the narrowing dow OF the work adj
mits.
The furniture OF the census Office is OF
the kin necessary and peculiar to the
nature of the work and consists OF desks,
file boxes, sorters, typewriters and the
costly, but absolutely essential machines
known as c~ompoters.
II EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
An itemized account OF the cost of the
work up to Dec. /, 1895 Is as follows:
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$1,000.
$500 DOWN, 75e. PER WEEK.

No. 1905 Set in Antique Ash. bevel plate
glass. gloss finish. with the best Woven Wire
OF Book Spring. ] Soft Tcp Mattress, l Decor
atsd Toilet SGT. i pslr Feather Pilloss.
Colnfc-tsr. ! pair Blankets,
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US!
5000.


4 SOLID OAK SET, bright finish. bowel
plate glass, 4G-iuch Dressing Cnse. 32.incb
Commode. finely carved ip hoadboard and
glass frame, with best Spring. Soft Top Mat
tress. Decorated Toilet set. pair Feather
Pillows. Comforter and pair Blan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
$4,000.


Combination Beds, Folding Beds and Chit.
foniers, from S9.W to 800. si,c2.to 50 down,
30 cents TO $3.50 per week.
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OUTFITS.

Cur.No. 03O0 Acknowledgements Sat, with !
good Spring Bod. I No. / Excelsior Mattress.
I Dec orated Toilet Set. i pair Feather Fillows,
l Comforter, /: pair Blankets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
SPORTING GOSSIP.

The only interesting feature in the games
that the Grays play nowadays is to see how
badly they are beaten. Last night at Paw
tucket tho Tigers had an easy thing with the
aggregation Of wooden men. and
defeated them ny tho score OK 10 TO 4 without
half trying.
The IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

bDNIlN0s
in the Interstate tournament az Pawtucket
last evening the BlachstOnes defeated the
Royals in an uninteIest'ng game by the score
o. 2527 10 1891.
Last night n close game In the Interstate
duck rim tournament was rolled between the
Providence Athletic Association and the
Cresents IN the Crescent AL "a. I'm which the
Athletic team won by the score of 1919 To 1912.
Teams No. 3 and No. ! q tho local Y. NJ. q.
A., bowled Last night, In which The latter lost
by tho scors of 2l22 90 1902.
-Hust rirht IN n rrutrr vrrnu tUwfud on rms
Mo sic Hall alleys, between the Music Halls
ana the Auditoriums Of Pawtucket, I'm which
the former won, ig32 90 1851, the State record
for duck pins was smashed by Nickors 81 the
Music Hall, who oiled a three string total OF
38.
ITEMS.
The official averages OF the Eastern Baseball
League are ~ follows: Jones OF Springfield
led the batting with 800. The lending bats
men Of che Springfield and Providence clubs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
FELL.
W0rkmen Had a Bad Fall on Westmin-
Ster Street.

SGT SIfGtI,
A staging in front OF 232 Westminster
street. pom which a number of men were
employed in altering the front of the
store for j. w.. Roberts, the confectioner,
gave away yesterday afternoon. All OF
the men fell to the ground, a distance OF
20 feet. John II. Bright, q painter, had
two OF his ribs broken. All of the others
escaped injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25

On the first day Of this year there were
second week-sin February when more
money must be forthcoming for the work
TO be finished and for the State to get
the full value OF the o already ex-
pended. The census taking IS much more
comprehensive than IL was in 1885. The
population Is larger and more congested
and besides that more departments OF in
dustry have been taken up by the present
bureau in order TO exhibit by accurate
statistics tbs whole industry and enter
prise OF the state. The present bureau
found absolutely nothing TO work with
which had been left by their predecessors
OF 10 years ago. What might be called
the census taxing plant is new and makes
a valuable addition 10 the property of the
State.
The work which Is yet TO be done re-
lates to the agricultural, fishing, bee
keeping and poultry industries, On Nov.
i, 20, 600 blanks were Issued TO the farm
ers, fishermen, etc., to fiji out and re-
turn so that the bureau may require con-
sidera ole information 40 the result of
voluntary contribution and cooperation
on the part of citizens. These special
blanks are mailed with return postage
and when ffred out must be carefully
gone over and corrected by the clerks.
Where the recipients OF these blanks fail
to comply with the requests to furnish
The desired information IL Will be neces-
ssry TO employ special agents.
The same method will be pursued to
acquire manufacturing and mercantile
statistics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-25
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
BOWLING.

Salem plays az ProvidenC
Full River at Pawtucket.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
Weight Before and After Meals.

Why is it that man does not weigh
g pound more sitter eating pound OF
food than he did before? A little refec-
ton will readily explain this apparent
mystery. During the process Of masti-
cation, deglutition, etc, certain muscles
are brought into active play. Now it is
a well established fact in physiology
that the exercise Of any muscle or set Of
muscles necessitates temporary waste
of tissue, and that certain amount Of
carbon is eliminated and passed off dur
ing the course Of meal. This loss,
however, is triAing as compared with
that Of respiration and perspiration,
both Of which functions are increased
during the operation Of making meal.
The length Of time one may take to
consume pound Of food makes but lit
tie difference in the losses. If it be eaten
leisurely there is but slight increase Of
respiration or perspiration, whereas, If
it be hurried through, both are abnor-
mally accelerated. Hence by the time
the meal is finished the consumer has
lost appreciably in both moisture and
carbOnlc acid.
The above explains, in rough but
clear manner, why it is that man may
eat pound Of food and yet not weigh
tbut from one-third to fve-eighths Of a
pound more than he did before the meal.
Sc. Louis Republic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
Ones First Salmon Is an Event.

Ones first salmon is an event. l got
mine all alone. 1t was on the Dungar-
Won, on my way into the more remote
interior. In a clear pool we could see
the green backs of the fish. big and lit
tie, but they were not after our flies. The
others went up the stream a considera-
BILE distance, and I remained by the
pool. It needs two men to land saln-
on. Presently I began IDLY casting,
Just to try my new 1S foot rod, and the
first thing knew fish was hooked. He
galloped around that pool, jumping
out, darting back and forth, and wad-
ed right in. After awhile I got him
pretty tired. I had no landing net or
gaff, but there was smooth gravel bar
40 rods below. Then I towed the unfor-
tunate fish down there, got him headed
for shore and ran straight back on the
bar. Out he came, Topping somersaults
or the gravel. The gut leader broke,
but I threw myself on top of that salm-
on and clasped my arms around him.
He was slippery and strong, and l could
not hold him. Finally got my fingers
in his gills, reached for stone and
gave him three OF four merciless whacks
over the head Then had him. I was
a sight to behold, wet and bespattered
with mud and slime, but I was too
proud as we'll as too nearly out Of breath
for words. s.-Frederic Irland in Scrib-
poy.,c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
Railroads and Gardening.

In England the Great Western and
the Midland offer sums Of money an
nua]ly to encourage platform gardens.
In the case of the former company a reg
ular system has been in operation for
18 years, e250 being voted annually for
the purpose The line is divided into ! 2
sections. To each special prize OF 60
is awarded, and there are 165 ordinary
prizes, ranging from So to 0 shlllings, a
list of the successful stations being pub
hshed each year. A circular is also sent
round furnishing a complete list Of
plants suitable for various purposes
permanent borders, for summer bedding,
for mixed borders of hardy plants, fer
spring bedding, as we'll as a list OF
evergreens and creepers, together with
particulars as to height, color, dates
for sowing and many other necessary
hints.
The Midland railway devotes $500 in
the same way, the prizes ranging from
81 los to shillings. A fully qualified
inspec tor, whose duties take him to every
part of the line, is deputed to deal with
the matter, and the whole scheme is pro-
nounced success The Great North
ern and the London and Northwestern
companies let allotments to their men
where possible, the number of allot-
ments in the case of the former company
reaching very nearly 2, 500.-Quarterly
Review.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
CLOTHING, HATS AND FURNISHING
GOODS.

For Men, BOYS and Children that has been brought to
Sumter If you want real cheap suit you get It II
you want medium price suit have hundreds TOR you TO
select FROM If you want 6ne talornade perfect httng
suit you will find good assortment of the most popular
fabrics made up Cambridge Princeton and Oxford Sacks and
the latest style Cutaways No other house will show you
larger or better selected stock No other house will sell you
cheaper and no will appreciate your patronage more ha
Yours truly,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
sale OF REAL ESTATE.
Bv j. &. Jeyuey, Auctioneer.

By j. II. JeTUey, AMcta0neer.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC OUTCRY
w in front of the Court House, in the
town of Sumter, County of Sumter, State Of
South Carolina, on Monday the 7th day OF
December, 1895, at eleven o'clock in the
forenoon to the highest bidder, the following
descrihed property to-wit:
"All that piece, parcel or tract of land sit
mated in Sumter County, State of South Car
olipa. on the waters of Black River, known
as the Cedar Grove tract, containing elgnt
hundred and nineteen acres, more or less,
bounded on tte north by lands of W. L..
Wilson and W. E. Mills, on the east by lands
now or formerly of D. D. Barber, and on the
west by lands now or formerly Of H. W..
Bradley.
Also all that piece, parcel or tract Of land
situated in Sumter County, in the State OF
South Carolina, on the east side OF BLACK
River, containing seventy acres, more or less,
bounded on the north by lands oil W. b.
Mills. on the east by lands Of l.. Wlsoo,
ON the south by lands of A. j. Salinas Sons
on The west by lands Of Walter l.. Wilson.
Both the above described tracts Of land to
be sold as one tract.
Terms: One hulf cash, balance secured By
bond and mortgage of the purchaser, payable
in one year from date Of purchase with IN
terest at the rate of seven per cent per annum;
purchaser to have the privilege to pay all
cash: and purchaser TO pay S25 for papers
Possession to be given purchaser on the hrSt
day Of January 1897. COW,