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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
Shutdown For Eighteen Months.

Louisville, Aug. 1.-Tne movement to
secure a suspension OF the distilleries OF
the state for IS months has at last been
successful. All preliminaries were fur
nished at a meeting OF the committee
held yesterday. The agreement becomes
effective at once. The only distilleries
who refuse to agree to a suspension are
the Mutual. at Uniontown, and the La
tonia at Milldale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
A yerltabie Death-DeaIer.

Washington. Aug. THE ordnance
bureau OF the navy department. has
tested the navy automatic gun. 1t nred
900 shots IN 81 seconds. without a break.
In the heating test 1000 shots were fired
continuously. The barrel became so hot
that 1t would char wood, but the effec-
tiveness of the guns discharge was Not
affected. The 1400 shots from one barrel
of the automatic gun did not heat II to
such an extent az did 2OOO shots from 10
barrels of the Gatling gun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
Ii May Visit oNsker City.

Philadelphia, Aug. LIT is learned at
the Office OF the international Naviga-
ton company that Ii Hung Chang has
engaged apartments for himself and
suite on board the steamer st. Louis.
which sails from Southampton on Aug.
% 1t is probable that LII Will visit
Cramps shipyards in this city, as he Is
greatly interested in shipbuilding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
in THESE PLANTATIONS.
NORTH END NEWS.
Higgins Original Way Of Describing
Things--Bicycle Policemen.


Things--Bicycle Policemen.
Constable John j. McAvoy is RECEIVING
the congratulations OF his many friends
on the action Of the court In dismissing
the complaint against him brought by
John Farrell Higgins. A great deal of in
terest was taken in the trial by residents
OF WanskucF and the outcome was par
ticularly satisfactory TO them. Those
who attended the trial had a un lque treat
in listening to MIR. Higgins give his
testimony, for he was very original in his
way OF describing things, but he failed
10 impress the judge with his accuracy.
THE BICYCLE DETAIL
Officer Kirby was one OF the detail Of
policemen sent down to Boston TO look
for the thief who broke into Dawson's
Thnrsday evening, and he with officer
Nettleton OF the Seventh station proved
that they were good riders aud that they
kept their eyes and ears very much in
tent on the work that mad been given
them to do. That they did not succeed
yesterday In finding the man they were
sent for could not be ascrlbed to any
lack OF ability on their part.
The Bon Ton Baseball Club and the
Elmwoods played game of ball at the
Meadows this afternoon.
Several of the crack riders OF the Pekin
club will go on their bicycles to Woon-
socket tomorrow and take dinner at the
ct. James Hotel there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
PAWTUXET.

Owing to tie serious illness of Mrs.
Frank Johnson, the lawn party Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary, which was to be held
ON Tuesday next, has been postponed.
The children OF the Sunday School Of
Trinity Chapel enjoyed a days outing
yesterday on the grounds of Mr.. Alfred
Fisher.
Master Cole, who was so severely bitten
by one of his fathers horses has entirely
recovered.
Surveyor Cole is making much needed
improvements on Main street, Warwick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Rememoe - only sucn medicines
were admitted for exhibition at the
Worlds Fair as are accepted for uss by
physicians In the practice OF medicine,
Ayers Ssrsapsrilla, Ayers Cherry
Pectorsl and Ayers Pills being included
In the list. They are standard medicines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
RIVERSIDE.

Thursday night burglary was COM
mitted on Sabins Point at the residence
of MIR. Doty. 1he family were away at
Crescent Park, 80 there was nothing to
disturb, the burglar in his work. he
effected an entrance through one OF the
windows which lead from the upper We
randa by tearing out the screen and
breaking the window glass so as to
get at the catch. After he effected an
entrance he ransacked the bureau
drawers and cupboards, but did not OBJ
tain money or other booty.
At meeting Of the committe OF the
Narragansett Engine Company, which
has charge of the muster, Ii was an
nounced that invitations bad been sent
to the following persons to act as judges
of the squirt at Crescent Park: Mr..
Louis Davis, Providence; Chief John
Brown, Warren Chief Edward Sparks,
Bristol; Chief John Brfofey, Pawtucket;
A. L. Durham, Central Falls; George
Patton, Riverslde; Charles Pierce, East
Providence; Walter Miner, NJ. d., Paw
tuxet; Timer, +. w. Cady, captain of
the Pomham Fire Company. There has
been about so invitations issued to the
several fire companies OF New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
III. G.. WELLS,

entitled In ABYSS" 1t describes extraordinary
experiment in Deep Sea Soundngs The experimental
goes five miles below the surface hollow metal sphere
with thick glass windows You will be told how he felt
what he and the startling Of his escape from
unexpected perils.
Next is characteristic story by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
HOWARD FIELDING.

1t is entitled "THE WAY OF
THE TRANsGREssoR," and is
full of surprises, Under very
peculiar circumstances, three
hardened jail-birds relate
their adventures to a student
of criminalogy, who in the
end becomes amusingly in
volved in a bold attempt at
robbery. The plst is worked
out with consummate in
genuity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
Climbing In

Washington. Aug. THE total gold
receipts for yesterday were N.39i 900.
making the total gold reserve sll0. 170, 797
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get Dr. Miles
PaJL ~ ls from druggists. ''Ono cSnt dose"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
OWEN HALL,

entitled BREAKING RECORD tale Of India, weird and
full of mystery with phantom faces whstng bullets and
desperate race for life
A tragic tale by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
CHARLES KELSEY GAINES,

in vivid and realistic narrative entitled JACK WHERE
BE You ?" enters field hitherto little known in fiction The
scene is laid among the rough umbermen in the widest
part of Northern Maine and the climax is reached in
thrilling duel on psn absolutely new.
Then a stirring bicycle story by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

Walter Nichols OF Sterling, Conn.,, is
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Nichols, at Anthony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01
GT>0s111

This Is the month for Rest, Recreation and Light
Reading. We offer patrons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-01

comprising tales of marked originality and thrilling interest
First the list is story by
The herald., 1896-03-15

onc-and the subject of her fondcst
dreams when she hasn't
There are Il few radical changes IN
the shape of shoes. or course that has
nothing to do with the shape of feet
it never has: the Door foot has nothing
TO say in the matter. The new shoes
are shaped very much like Turkish
slippers with pointed toes turned up
inquiringly. as much rs 10 say, (which
way next" Both high shoes and slip
pers are made in this fashion, but they
are not very graceful and it is doubtful
whether they will become popular.
Many people have discarded high
shoes altogether, and have taken 10
wearing low ties with gaiter tops. This
is recommended as Il cure or at least aS
II preventive for Corns and bunions.
In this way, ties, which were once
confined to the limits of the summer
season, have come to be worn all the
year round.
4 bronze tio.--not a russet, but that
shiny leather that childrcn's shoes used
10 be made of. when some Of us were
the right age to wear them-makes 4
comfortable shoe that is as soft as
French kid. Some Of the new dancing
slippers are made of bronze. beaded III
the approved style.
4 white satin dancing slipper follows
the jewel fad in being covered with
The herald., 1896-03-15

thing but leather bclts--gir1lcs they
call them now, and that is more correct
because the most elegant ones are cf
gold or silver and are worn loose Such
girdlcs are not intended to hide an
unsightly skirt Dand, but arc meant as
an ornament TO the new basques that
everybody is wearing. They are made
in many pieces of intricate design and
linked together, fastening with Il large
buckle of Il design similar to that of
the separate pieces, but on larger
scale. Nearly all these are either cnam-
eled or set with jewels. A handsome
belt is made of Russian enamel on oXy-
died silver. 1t was marked Sl3.50.
A cheaper belt, about half an inch
wide. is made up Of tiny gold discs about
the size of potash lozenges. set with
rubies. This was 5000, but of course
the girdle was only washed with gold.
4 belt. with Il fat ring for buckle,
had Il rope chain Of oXydized silver to
go around The waist The buckle had
Greek heads on it, ana an inscription
in Greek. The girdlc was solid silver
and was marked $3.50
Some Of the sporting belts have buck
les in appropriate designs. such us q
horseshoe with Il miniature face. or a
sailor hat and pair of oars.
Leather belts are very narrow. Some
Of the New York dealers are cutting
The herald., 1896-03-15
A SYPHON FOR COMMUNION.
New Invention to Surmount Medical OBJ
jections to the Religious Custom.
BOTH OF SILVER AND OF GLASS.
Contains a Valve to Prevent the Re-
turn of Any Liquid Into the Chal-
ice - Individual Syphons in
Cases Carried by Each
Communicate.

Considerable discussion has been
as TO the advisability, from Il sanitary
point of view, of Il large number Of per-
SONS partaking of the wine from one
cup. | have heard many express a dis
taste for it, from the standpoint of their
unwillingness TO drink out of Il glass pre-.
ylolsly used by "A member of their own
family even; and then again. the fear
of contagion has often ueterred other
wise favorably disposed persons from
pal;aliing Of the general communion.
The individual cup in use in many
churches has received considerable oppo-
Sition because of its apparent exclusive
ness and the radical change from belief
in one cup; which long years Of usage
seems to have rendered conclusive. Be
sides, it entails. not only II great eX-
prnsc. but takes up great space and
makes an ostentatious display which is
distasteful to Il great number. 1t dis
tracts the mind from the religious mean
ing of the communion and dctracts from
he unity which was the original intcn-
ton of Il common communion.
From Il medical standpoint the com
mon cup is looked upon as n means of
transmitting disease Tho bacilli of con
sumption may lurk in the wine: or the
lips may become inoculated with that
most dreaded of all diseases-cancer.
Many have urged the advisability of
adopting the Roman Catholic custom of
having the wine taken by the minister
alone. the congregation simply partak-
ing of the bread. In the ritualistic
churches this is at present plnctised.
hut among the Presbyterians. Metho-
distS. BaptistS and others believing in
aud partakin@ of the wine and bread.
great opposition to this plan has been
| raised In view of this opposition, the
only feasible plan is to overcome the
dangers of contagiOn.
\ minister in Boston has invented
what he calls Il revolving cup. This is
| Il large silver cup into which is fitted a
smaller cup and thc space between the
! outer and inner cup holds the wine. The
| inner cup is made in u So
lics of sections which rcvulvc
| by means of a small crank.
| When one section is cmpticd. the crank.
automatically fills it with fresh wine.
This prevents any microbes or bacilli
The herald., 1896-03-15

Indication of -sufficiency-rather Of
;ensitiveness that anticipates disap-
)ointment in any undertaking. Beatrice
Harradens nose would indicate that she
wrote her quantity delicate stories from
love of writing, without a thought Of the
public or publishers checks.
Mrs. Lily Devereux Blake has essen
tally Il warriors nose, a nose strongly
developed between the eyes and formed
18th the "Wellington hump" seen In tho
noses OF men like Napoleon |, Nelson,
and Cardinal Newman.
In Rosa Bonheur's nose is secnSt1Mt'
remarkable breadth between the dyTy
so noticeable III the artistic temperament.
as in the faces of Beethoven and Goethe.
Ii indicates II love of color, and of sound,
whether i'll music or langua ges-the nose
of Il woman who would not like to be
pinned down to a stupid fact" but
would find Imagination a more interest.
ing guide than logic
Mrs. Margaret Bottome. lecturer Or
ganizer, and 'friend of the friendless.
has nose which reveals the strong
points in her character as even III ;ilt~s
photographed sketch might fail. to. 1t
is Il nose that reminds you Of Milton.
Dante and cven-but breathe il gently
of Noltaire. 1t tells of enormous con-
centration of purpose; Of originality of
thought; of sclf-sacrifice TO "A principles;
of slight pessimistcal tendencies. over
come by natural inclination towards
religion and its uplifting power; and of
that executive ability that would mar
shall hosts and lead them on to victory
England's much-loved queen has "A
most classic hose, calm aud peaceful.
as are all her features, nose that
The herald., 1896-03-15

has been exhibited so much of late.
, There is an indistinct stripe of blue
running along the center of the ribbon
which shades through violet to bright
green on the edges. Figured ribbons are
still worn. and plaids and crossbars
promise TO become epidemic. On one
|of the recent stormy days when business
was not very lively the girls at the rib
bon counter employed themselves at
making sash bows of the latest wide
ribbons. 1t is a selling device of the
girls ut this particular counter to make
attractive articles out of their ribbons
to show customers what TO do with them.
A very pretty opera bag, large enough
for an empire fan. opera glasses. hand
kerchicf and other accessories was
made out of Dresden ribbon six inches
wide. The top edges were hemmed, a
drawstring of narrow ribbon was in
serted and the bag was complete.
The empire fan is still the favorte,
though it is rivaled by those very large
ones composed of fifteen or twenty beau
tiful ostrich feathers. The fan that is
carried by the SWEETEST people is Il double
one: that is. There are sticks set in the
body of the fan, making Il sort of open
work stripe through the middle.
Wells have come to be Il necessary ad-
dition To ones costume. Black and
white are the only correct colorS.
though one does see Il brown chiffon veil
once in Il while. Chiffon wells are not
popular. however, especially in black.
for ii makes the face look very dark
Indeed. there is Il story of IL woman re-
porter who wore one into the office when
she brought in her report of negro
mass meeting. and the next day the pa
per came out with Il column about the
"colorcd newspaper woman" Wells with
large dots. all black or white on black
are for ordinary wear. Lace edged veil
ing is sold by the yard. a pretty woven
veil has tiny black flowers on IL white
| ground Some of the black wells have
fancy edges down in points with a bor-
der of white Valenciennes. A new veil
| has the Valenciennces edge gathered on
full.
The fayoritc flowers on the spring hats
will be violets, button roses. gcraniuins
and ilacs.
Plaid and checked silks trimmed with
coarse lace and fancy buttons will be
pretty street dresses next summer. but
that is still long way off and one really
should not broach such frivolous topics
ut this unreasonable hour.
ANNIE LAURIE WOODS.
The herald., 1896-03-15
THE WOMAN OF FASHION.
She Excludes Men from Lenten Gatherings
and Dresses as She Pleases.
A MAIDEN'S LOVE FOR BLACK.
Keynote ofthc styles for the Comm.
Season-Ncw Things in Neck
wear-Hints About Fans
and Wells.

Copyright 1896 by Bachelor johnson BachelerN
Fashionable women show great wis
dom in excluding men from their lenten
luncheons and readings for the two prin-
cipal objects of both these functions are
10 give the ladies an opportunity to get
acquainted with one another and TO i'm
prove their minds-and how is Il woman
10 improve her mind or have any inter
est i'll another woman when there is Il
man around? There is no denying the
fact that masculine influence is distract
ing, even to those who profess not to he
susceptible to it-especially in the matter
of mind culture. This is due in a great
measure to the satirical literature that
has emanatod from the masculine pen,
rurporting to be Il true account of the
proceedings of certain women's clubs.
Women do not like to be criticised, and
Notwithstanding their present stage of
advancement. they are still Il little SEN
sitivc about having men listen to their
efforts in the literary or forensic line
1t takes courageous woman to address
The herald., 1896-03-15

are great favorites with girls who wear
black dresses. Some of the turn-down
collars have rows of Valenciennes inser-
ton running around. with an edging of
lace.
None Of the new lace collarettes hang
loose or fiaring in front. Ordinary col
lars are split in front. v shape, making
Two points. edged with embroidery or
lace. whatever the trimming happens to
be- More elaborate collarettes are made
10 fit the figure in front Some have Il
yoke with two points reaching just be-
low the bust. and two lace flounccs
standing out over the shoulders.
4 white Swiss collarette is made
yoke shape with alternate strips of fine
ticks and insertion and edged with lace.
On the shoulders is Il strip of Swiss Or
namcnted with Il row of tiny spherical
pearl buttons.
\ grass linen collar reaches TO the
waist in front in alternate strips of tucks
and lace. Double tiounccs trim the
shoulders. This amounts to nearly a
whole bodice and will be Il nice addition
to IL plain summer dress.
4 pretty evening collarctic TO wear in
the ballroom with low bodice is made
entirely of French Nalcncicnnes in an
ccru tint. The lace Is gathered on II
foundation of boiling cloth in rows one
above the other to the necK. From here
an Elizabethan collar. made of solid Va
lencicnnes, flares out around the hair.
The collar ties with pink ribbon.
The new ribbons are very wide and
Will be used for sashes with flimsy fab
ricS. The very latest ribbon is shaded
or Ombrc, from tho center to the edge.
One piece shows the fondness for the
combination Cf green and blue, which
The herald., 1896-03-15
NOSES OF FAMOUS WOMEN
Characteristics Indicated by Their Various
Humps and Depressions.
LOST, sTRAYED, STOLEN NOSES.
They Hobnob With Eyes and Mouths
of Opposite Significancc-Bern
hardt's Is Diplomatic and
Hetty Greene's Denotes Ac-
quisitiveness - The In
tellcctual and the
Aristocratic Nose.

1t is astonishing how seldom the con-
tour of the nose, its beauty or meaning,
enters into the criticism of Il face. Wo-
men are nervously anxious that their
eyes should be large and bright, their
mouths small and true cupid's bow.
They mourn over the possession of ''un-
interesting" hair and prefer that their
ears should end in pretty pear-shaped
lobes rather than he fastened close to the
head, in what Lombroso designates as
criminal fashion," but beyond the mere
fact that Il nose is useful to complete the
outline Of profile, it has little interest
for them.
Yet it is really the most tell-tale feat
ure of the face and actually a far more
important index to character than either
the eyes or lips.
The herald., 1896-03-15

large rhine stones, with crclct cf
pearls about each
Buttoned shoes have cloth tops and
patent leather tips.
Stockings are all in at least two tints.
Solid colors are all old fashioned.
Evening hose are very elaborate. with
open work or embroidered fronts or
with the colorS woven IN fanciful pat
terms. Many of the stockings are black
half way up with light colored tops
One pair has a top of pale green cross
stripes on Il white ground. Another
has diamond shaped cross stripes. in
bands of two or three inches in width,
one-haf way up the stocking. and the
other just below the knee. Plaid tops
are very fashionable for both men and
The herald., 1896-03-15

from impregnating the wine. but il does
not prevent contagion from the lips.
Still another has been invented, having
the rim in six large scallops, represent
ing Il double Trinity. Each commune
cant uses different scollop and after six
have partaken, the rim is carefully wip-
ed and passed on 10 the next. This cup
provides no protection against the intro
duction of microbes into the wine
The latest invention. and one which
seems to meet every objection. is the
communion syphon. 1t retains the COM
mon cup and effectually prevents all
danger of contagion, and its suggestion
Of cleanliness renders it most attractive.
1t is unobtrusive in its formation and
| cannot in any way attract unfavorable
attention or excite worldly criticism.
The wine can be freely drawn into the
mouth, but not one drop returns to the
cup when suction is removed 1t is
easily cleaned and rs pure silver and
glass is used. no unpleasant taste is
communicated.
| II comes in two styles. both of which
are here represented. The silver syphon
| is Il small tube about five inches in
! length and not larger around than n
straw. 1t curves slightly at the end
where it touches the lips and about half
an inch from the lower end is a valve
which prevents Il liquid once drawn
above it from returning. The syphon is
in two pieces. joined in the center for
convenience in carrying. 1t can be pull
ed apart ana both pieces slipped into Il
short leather case. The pieces can be
| Joined as easily as they are taken apart
by simply slipping one inside the other
| The glass syphon is all in one and cannot
be pulled apart.
| The plan of the inventor is that each
communicant shall be provided with Il
syphon and the idea of unity-the same
cup and the same wine being used-will
| still be preserved.
The herald., 1896-03-15
real Mr.. Malaprop was discovered

A real Mr.. Malaprop was discovered
the other day in the person of a Broad
way cable-car conductor. The car was
on down town trip. and had but few
passengers until it reached Fourteenth
street. There half a dozen people. five
women and one man. got aboard. Three
of the women and the man found seats
together, but the other two went to an
other part of the car, thereby leaving
it doubtful rs to whether they were
members of the party or not. The man
with the three. instead of giving the
exact change, offered Il half-dollar in pay
ment OF the fares. and the conductor
was as much in the dark as ever. TO
inquire was plainly the only way to ar
rive at the truth. With polite wave
of his hand toward the two women in
the further corner, he asked blandly:
"Are those ladies implicated%'-
York Tribune.
The herald., 1896-03-15
NECESSARY ACCEsso RIEs TO w0MAN's DRESS

their wide belts in two to make the
more popular narrow ones.
White leather, with Il silver buckle,
is pretty. with IL black or violet or grey
gown.
Black velvet on leather makes an ele-
CANT belt. 4 handsome one is set with
rubies around the waist and has Il
gold buckle.
Another black velvet belt has Il 6eur
de lis buckle of black enamel and
rhine stones.
People with plenty of money have n
girde 10 go With every gown. but or
dinary morials must content them
selves with one. and even that one is
only 9S cent, imitation gold one.
The herald., 1896-03-15
NARROW ESCAPE.

Il wouldn't 20 through that again for
a good deal" said the pugilist, with Il
shlddcr."
"What was it? a railway accidcnt?"
"WorSe. | WAS matched for Il fight
and the managers on both sides came
pretty near forgetting 10 notify the All
lhorities in time for them to prevent it
from coming Off Washington Star.
The herald., 1896-03-15
SHOES, HOSE AND BELTS.
New Facts About These Accessories to
the Feminine Costume.
SHOES WITH TURNED UP TOES
BcIts Are Mere Ornaments Not Meant
to Hide UnsiShtIy Skirt Bands
stockings in Solid COlors
Are Old Fashioned.

| will begin with the shoes because
they are mentioned first, though they
arc far from being the most important.
belt is one of Woman's most precious
possessions that is when she has