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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
NEWS FROM HAVANA.
Gomez Preparing to Avenge murder
His SON and Maceo.

Cincinnati, Dec. PA special from
Key West says: Passengers on the
Havana boat last night say prepara-
tions are being made with secrecy Tor
q forward move Three battalions OF
nnwly-landed troops left by water Sun
day for the east. 1t is supposed that
this is part OF Weyler's coming cam
paign. Gomez is advancing rapidly.
and IL is thought that Weyler, II pos
sble. will prevent his coming TO the
gates of Havana. it is stated from
Cuban sources that the Cuban leader
Is wild over the murder of his son ana
his beloved chief lieutenant. and is burn
ing to revenge their fall. The Cupans In
the army are infuriated aiso.' Dr. Ter
tucha is n marked man, too, and II Is
reported that a move has been made 10
abduct him. He is now in fortress
some miles from Havana with a strong
Spanish guard. His trip TO Spain VIII De
POSTPONED, the Cubans say. as IL he goes
over there they have friendly hands In
that country who will avenge Maceo
and young Gomez.
"a detachment of troops at the planta-
tion of Progreso, in Matanzas, has Killed
the insurgent leader Bernardino Veldes
Nillajou.
Captain General Weyler arrived at
o'clock yesterday morning at Mariel!"and
was at Artemisa by 10 o'clock, whence
he proceeded by coach in company with
General Arolas, Chief of Staff Escribano
and General Weyler's son, who Is an
aide to his father.
General Weyler has ordered that the
cattle should be gathered up immedi-
ately by the guerillas in order to de-
prive the insurgents of their food sup
ply.
General Solano has raised the siege OF
the village of Mayagagua, In Santa
Clara province, and has in turn attacked
the insurgents who retreated from the
town with losses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
TOOK UP A RAIL.
Would-Be Robbers Attempt to
Wreck Train.
Engincer's Quick Sight Prevented a
Possible Catastrophe.

BIRMINoHAM. Ala, Dec. PA psssen-
ger train on the Southern Railroad, due
here at an early hour this morning, nad
a narrow escape from destruction at
point near Irondale. about IL miles east
of Birmiug ham. The train was running
at the usual rate of speed, when, upon sp-
preaching a short trostle, the engineer
discovered that rail had been removed
from the structure. presumably oy would
be robbers. The air brakes were appieh
and the train stopped In time to avoid a
terrible catastrophe. The engine. how
ever, went partly over the break In the
rails, but remained on the trestle. South
ern railway officials claim that no one on
the train was injured in the least and
tnat the delayed train mas reached Birm'
ingham without farther mishap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Al Christmas Time.

II Is wise policy for furniture house NJ
Christmas time to name, for tbs three weeks
preceding Christmas, the lowest prices of the
eniirr year. The reason Tor this Is the TACT
that they are then endcavoring TO compete
with all other classes of trade and unusual
Inducements must be offered purchasers. For
,unatciy. ,his idea Is clearly comprehendcd
by ono large furniture establishment IN hos
ton. and the crowds now thronging the ware
rooms Of the Poinc's Furnitur- Co, Boston,
Mass are IN evidences OF their low before
Christmas prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
BRIEF LOCALS.
This will not be a green Christmas.

This viii not be green Cnrlstmss.
Bernard NJ. Dowd, who lives on Second
Street, East Providence, was thrown out
of mis- carriage by collision with az
e,ectric car on Westminster street, near
Aborn. last evening. The buggy was the
only thing injured.
The Mystic Shriners will hold their an
pual meeting Monday evening, Dec. rs,
Mt b o'clock. and Rachel will te used
again In trotting q few miserable victims
over tic dry desert to its oasis OF pleasure
and moisture.
John Hart, who lives at l6 Elbow
street. fell down stairs at his nome
nhou, 5 O'Clock last evening and his knee
cep was broken. Overseer OF the poor
Cummings saw that the man had medi-
cal treatment. lie 10 in poor circdm'
stances.
Responsible members OF the Congregs'
tjoppl Uhurch at Meth, en-, Mass, state
that Mrs Hurst, who presented worth
less cheek to irons & Russell in payment
for iewelry which she said was for the
church, is . faud. Miss Hurst MADE .
little money by her dishonest and risky
action.
The entertainment given by the Elm
voud Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at the ",rhree Ones" bre station
Last evening wts very much enjoved by
the firemen and their friends. 1he pro
gram included music and rcading. The
next entertainment Will probably b'
given in the hichmond stree; station
Jan. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Remains or Kate P,e,d.

OF Miss Kate Field arrived yesterday
from Honolulu on the steamer Belgic.
1,Ae-assslset- Was -crcfoscd iu- wooden
covering and placed aboard the steamer
at Honolulu without any display. As
soon as the steamer docks here the re-
mains will be taken to the .crematory.
Arrangements are now being made for
memorial services to be held in Trinity
Episcopal church. The ashes will be
sent for final interment to Mount Au-
burn ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Mr.. Canovan and Mrs.
Murphy Were Married.
The Bride Is So years Old and
the Bridegroom IS.
They Both Escaped Prom the Homes
of Their Children by Stealth.

CHICAGO, Ills, Dec. ?3.-Jamss Cano'
van, 20 years olo, and Mrs. Ann Murphy,
IS years old, eloped from the homes OF
their children last night and were mar
risd by priest without the sanction or
presence OF relatives. The marriage mas
been vigorously opposed by their child
rem and the agea pair left their homes
by stealth, and with q closed carriage
and other traditional elopement accom-
paniment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
City Sued for $4,000.

George Crsnstou. the proprietor OF
Crsnston's Hotel at Pleasant Blon, Esst
pro,idence. has brought suit agsinst the
city 10, $50. 600 damages for arsdrfD the
nsrbor in front OF hi. premises and icsv-
ins bie mole. in the bottom ~ the river
thu, preventing s.fs bathing there. Pro-
-ceedipgs. were begun Yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
AMERICAN INTERESTS
In . Mexican Railway Protected by q
Court Decision.

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. 23.-Federal
Judge Perss DE Leon has issued an i'm
portant decree In the matter OF the
Monterey and Mexican Gulf railway,
sttacnipg the property Of that corpora
t,op and appointing Manuel Contruerss
m receiver. This decision, which Is Of
immense Impotence to the American
creditors was arrived Mt because the Bel
gian syndicste now operating the line,
did not deposit ss required to do by a
prcvious decree $1,000. 900, which would
have prote tied the American creditors
smong whom 10 Joseph A. Robertson
well known capitalist of Monterey who
repressnts his own claims and several
other of great magnitude. This decision
gives protection to Americans holding
claims against the corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Appointed General superintendent.

TOPEKA, Kas., Doc. 2s Avery Turner,
superintepdent OF the middle diyision Of
tho SAINTS # has bssn appointed general
superintendent Of tho rod, with head
quarters at Topsks. Ills place at Newton
will be taken by r. j, Parker, now rosd-
master for this division. both changes
will take effect January I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
May Have Drowned Himself

Manchester. N. H.. Dec. PA coat
belonging to Fred Pinkus was found on
the banks OF the canal late yesterday
afternoon. Pinkus disappeared last
Sunday evening and has not been seen
since. II Is thought that he committed
suicide, as he has said several times Of
late that he intended To do away with
himself. He was about as years OF age.
The canal will be dragged by police to-
day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
BY HIS NElGHBOR.
A Well-to-Do Grocer Murdered In
ST. Louis.
Had Been Bad Blood setween Him
self and nIs slayer.

to-do grocer IN Ro,suth avenue was shot
ana almost in.t'ntly Killed by Fred
Heimbure, his next door neighhor ln't
night, rho shooting took place in front
OF Fitch's ssioon and grocery store.
Heimburs and the murdered man have
been on bad tsrms for soms time past.
Helm burg claims he Was arsaulted and
did the shooting IN self defence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

Absolutely pure, a perfectly harmless,
nd invariably reliblo are the qualities
OF one Minute Cough Cure. IL never fails
in colds. Group and lung troubles. Child
rem like il beciuse IL Is pleasant TO take
aud IL bclps them.
Josenh \. Johnston's Pharmacy, Sa3
westmiusto street; aetzger's Pharmscy,
go North Main street ;Alired's Pnarmscy,
SiI Fcdy street; Joseph Driver, River
sina Pharmncy, 81 Msrion ave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Women Walk Acro.. continent,

New York. Dec. 9S--Mrs. $. Eaby and
her daughter passed through Norris
town, n. j.. last night on their way 10
this city from Spokane. Wash. The two
women have walked the entire distance,
and have covered 4SO0 miles. They left
Spokane on May s. They expect TO reach
New York about 10 O'Clock today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

Montreal. Fec. 72--oeneral Manager
Hayes Of the Grand Trunk denies tho
story published by a Detroit paper that
u. B. Atwater. superintendent OF IN.
Grand Trunk at Detroit. has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of tie Central
Vermont
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

constantinople. Dec. ?a.--An trade has
been issued granting amnesty to all Ar
menian prisoners except those sentenced
TO death for murder. The terms Of the
amnesty include about 100 Armenians
Under sentence OF death for other Of
fenses than TINT OF murder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

Lynn. Mass. Dec. 73.--To set the un-
employed OF Lynn at work 10000 was
raised at the meeting Of the board OF
trade last night. This sum Is subscribed
20 establish a shoe industry for the ur-
employed. or the total sum =. X. Me-
Lain offered 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County OF Providence. ss.;
/ a. w Lanphear, Cashier OF the above
named Bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best OF my knowledge and
heitef O. W. LANloHEAR. Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before me THIS zist day
VI Ds JOHN HENsHAw, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest.
J. EDwA ARD sIrnLEX III pifecto'fa-
GEO. l.. SHEPLEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
Train Dispatcher Kills Himself.

Parsons. Rss.. Dec. 23..-T. ". Hun
seeker, tor six ye,rr train dispatcher Of
the NJ. X. q 4. Railway In this city.
committed suic de by shooting himself
with q revolver. lie had been drinking
tc excess.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

In reply to an inquirer who wishes to
know what IL meant by the granting OF
tue freejom of q city TO a person, IL In to
ne s la that the p lrass "fr. edom of the
city is relic Oh tns olden days when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23

WEAKNESS All druggists sci' am "-2Sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
B. H. G|adding
& CO.
CHRISTMAS
CIOakS & FurS.

There are doubtless many in
tending to make valuable gifts for
Christmas in the shape OF Fine
Cape or Coat. We have added
many beautiful Goods of this
class, especially for the Holiday
demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-23
FINE ALASKA SEAL COATS,
FINE ALASKA SEAL CAPES,
FINE PERSIAN LAMB CAPES,
FINE ELECTRIC SEAL CAPES.

Iarettes, in all the popular furs.
Our line of Stylish Cloth
CIosks includes all the latest
shades, in Fine Kerseys and Nov
city Fabrics, ~ Plain and Fur
Trimmed and Embroidered.
The prices now in many lines
are not much more than half what
you would expect to pay for fine
Goods.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
ABOUT FALL FLOWING.
Some of tho Reasons Why tho Work
Should BE Done Thoroughly.

Some OF tho Reasons Why tho Work
Should BE Done Thoroughly.
To prepare the ground for the seed, it
should be deeply plowed in the autumn,
and cross-plowed. s.s the land cannot be
ploWed in the spring without exposing
large surface tothe strong drying ef-
fects of the spring winds, and thus oc-
casioning the loss from the sol. by
evaporation of a quantity of water pro-
portioned to the increase of surface ex-
posed. By the reciprocal action Of the
atmosphere and the soil the latter keeps
up its store of available nutrutive mat
ters. The silicates soluble with diff
Guilty slowly yields alkalies, lime and
magnesia in soluble forms; the sui
phides are slowly converted into sui
pilates, and generally the minerals of
the soil are disintegrated and mixed
under the influence of the oxygen, the
water, the carbonic acid, and the nitric
acid of the air. Again, the atmospheric
nitrogen is assimilable by the soil in the
shape of ammonia, nit1ntes, and the
amide like matters Of humus.
The rate Of disintegration, as well as
that of nitrification, depends in part up
On the chemical and physical character
of the soil, and partly upon the temper
ature and meteorological conditions.
Moreover, the soil lying in rough in
terfurrows has been subjected to the
action of frost; it is in its upper layers
SO broken up and divided in all tlirec-
tions by the powerful expansion of the
water when converted into ice as to be
reduced to the condition of the greatest
possible fneness, recognized and so
much desired by the farmer under the
term mellowness.
It has consequently attained that de-
gree of pulverization and porosity
which, with an adequate degree of mois-
ture, affords solid standing ground for
the young plant, while at the same
time enough air for the development of
the germ can penetrate the surface soil,
and in the upper layers nutritive ma
terial for the young plant dissolved by
the moisture of winter is always pres
ent. It is therefore in accord with rea-
son not to plow the land at all in the
spring, but to put in the seeds without
further preparation than q previous
narrowing.
The vigorous development of plants
depends far less upon the weight and
size of the seed than upon the depth
to which it is covered with earth and up
on the stores of nourishment which 1t
finds in it's first period of life.-Andrew
II. Ward, in Farm, Field and Fireside.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
rrouxhs for Young Stock.

It is not great undertaking to pro-
vide a small trough in some convenient
corner where they can eat their soaked
corn and milk unmolested by older
stock. They learn at an early uge to
visit their sideboard and their appreciar
ton OF its contents increases daily. Al
time goes on they will become more de-
pendent upon their side ration, until,
as you go the round with the feed buck.
cts. you are reminded that you have
another regular lot on your feed roll.
BY the time they are ten or twelve weeks
old you have them weaned with but little
ceremony. They have become so at
tached to their feed trough that they
miss their mother but little, and the
sow will have reduced in the flow OF
milk, making weaving a very simple
matter.-Pacifc Rural Press.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27

other hand, tap it lightly as you walk
along the row.
For ammunition use teaspoonful
of Paris green (all you can lift out with
the spoon) to half gallon of flour, air
Stacked lime, plaster paris, land plaster.
or, best of all, cement, such as is used to
plaster cisterns with. This last does
not wash off as easily as any of the 9TH
ers and costs no more than -four. Mix
in large bowl. If -four or lime is used
it will be of an even pale green tint. Do
not make it stronger or you will be in
danger of injuring the potatoes. A gal
lon will dustan acre. lean go an acre
in an hour, which is much faster and
easier than sprinkling with water.
Dust while the dew is on, which is much
better than after a rain. In a day or
two go over again, dusting the buggy
spots. This box can be used for dust
ing cucumbers, ETC., with lime, ashes,
SCOT or other substance in powdered
form.-J. Defebaugh. in Ohio Farmer.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
AMONG THE POULTRY.

Sand should not be made a substitute
for gravel.
The roosts should be low, especially
for large heavy fowls.
Oats are one of the very best grains
to feed to molting hens.
Fowls that are confined need supply
of green food daily now.
Minorcas, Leghorns and Black Span
ish chickens are valuable for egg lay.
ing.
In shipping live poultry it is poor
economy to ship the best with the poor,
est. Grade them.
The proper age at which to begin t.
feed the fowls to fatten is just as soon
as they have reached maturity.
In nearly all cases Improvement in
poultry can be more readily secured il
only one or two breeds are kept.
If rightly cared for a duck will
weigh a pound when six weeks old, and
can be marketed at eight weeks old.
Equal parts of bran and corn meal
mixed up with water and baked and
then soaked until soft in sweet milk
is an excellent feed for young chickens.
st Louis Republic.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
PICKING THE DUCKS.
Their Feathers Usually Bring q Good
Price in the Market.

Their Feathers Usually Bring q Good
Price in the Market.
Duck feathers always bring \ fair
price, especially white ones, and should
be saved when dressing the ducks, if
they are sold dressed; if not sold
dressed do not pick just before selling.
The amount received for the feathers
ought to pay for the dressing.
The breeding ducks may be picked
several times year, generally iour to
six. Do not pick until the feathers are
'ripe," which can be told by pulling j
few from different parts of the bodies
of several birds. If they come out cas-
lily, without any bloody fluid in the
quill, they are all right and should be
"picked'' or many will be lost. In pick
ing pull only a few feathers at time
by taking between the thumb and fore
finger and giving quick downward
jerk. Do not pull the bunch of long,
coarse feathers under each wing.
Before you begin picking tie the
ducks legs together with bit of list
ing or other soft cloth, and if the duck
is inclined to object to the picking by
thrusts with the bill, slip an old stock
ing or something of the sort over its
head. Use no unnecessary harshness
with any of the birds and be especially
careful with laying ducks. Sitting
ducks and those that are soon to lie set
should not be picked. In hot weather
much of the down may be taken from
the brakes. Do not take any in cold
weather.-Western Rural.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
The Garden South.

The South is destined to be, and is rapidly
becoming, the garden of the United States.
Here life is easier to live, the rigorous win
tiers do not eat up the fruits of the toll of
summer, nor are the summers 80 trying as
many northern people have supposed. II
used to live only half the year, said a
northern farmer recently settled in the
south, land used to work all the time
then. Now I work half the time and live
all the year through
Home seekers excursion tickets will be
sold over the Monon Route to nearly all
points in the south at the rate of one first
class fare Zone way; tickets good return.
ing on any Tuesday or Friday within 81
days from date of sale. Liberal stop-overs
are allowed. These excursions start land
tickets are sold) Aug. L, 1s "a and 81; Sept. l,
agent of the Monon Route for further infor.
nation, or address FRANK ]. REED, G. P.
A., Chicago.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27

feed once week to prevent scurvy and
keep in health.
Rabbits can be bred in any kind of an
Enclosure that is clean and well venti-
lated. Where hutches are built one
above another they are not handy and
difficult to keep clean. The plan of a
rabbit house shown below may be one,
two or more stories high and may be
built as small or as large as desired. In
plan a, the pen or hutch is Ave by six
feet and BIB are breeding boxes, common
dry goods boxes without bottom and
turned upside down with an entrance
large enough to admit full-grown Il b.
bit. When not in use, the boxes may be
removed. The alleyway, c, is three feet
wide. By using two alleyways access
to all pens is made convenient. Board
the pens high enough so the abbits can
not jump over the top. Enough win
dows should be made for plenty of light
and in warm weather be removed and
covered with wire mesh. The building
must be rat proof, especially where the
does are confined Litter pens with dry
sawdust and clean out whenever filthy.
Barrels of grain and sawdust are placed
at e.
Mating can be done at all seasons of
the year. Does breed at six months
old and should not bring over four or
five litters perSyear. Bucks should be
kept separate from does. Remove
young when six weeks old, taking away
one Or two of the strongest each day to
gradually dry off the mothers milk
fow. Allow the young rabbits to run
together until four months old, then
separate each sex.-F. Boomhower, in
Farm and Home
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
A NATURAL BEAR TRAP.
ono Place In tho Yellow wstone PARK whe,.
Nature Sunocstes Wild Anim.la.

Nature Asunocstes Wild Anim.,a.
F. II. Knowlton tells in Recreation
about natural bear trap in the north.
eastern portion of the Yellowstone Ma
tionA park, on small stream called
Cache creek, about ten miles above its
junction with the Lamas river. Knowl.
ton and a friend were going up through
q gulch Cache creek had made. when
near the head Of it, about so feet distant.
they saw q huge grizzly bear cur4ed up
as if asleep. Considering it to be i'm
polite to awaken it, and nothing to
offer but prospectors' picks, they
climbed up the side of the gulch at once,
quietly and expeditiously.
Out of reach Of the bear, they stopped
and fred rocks and anathemas at it but
as the bear continued in the same posi-
ton they finally made up their minds
that it was dead. It was dead and lad
been dead about five hours. There was
no wound on its body, but little blood
had dripped from the nostrils. They
then became conscious of q sense Of
suffocation from strong sulphur fumes
arising from mineral springs therea-
bouts. The bear had wandered in
them, tempted, perhaps, by the ske1e-
tons of four other bears, an elk, squir-
rels, rock hares and butterflies and
other insects, and had been asphyxiated
by the noxious gases.
The head Of the gulch made sort of
basin in which the gas settled. This
gas is not very deep, mans head being
about on the surface of it, since the
scoops rim allows the gas to flow down
the stream with the creek, in a sort of a
gas river on the water creek.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
POTATO-BUG GUN.

1t VIII Accomplish q Great Deal In \
Very Short Time.
I send you description of bug gun
which beats anything have yet seen
for killing potato bugs. Get a small
cigar box, A, Fig. 9, seven inches long il
about right. Take off the bottom and
tack on in its place three thicknesses of
door screen. Have the meshes break
joints. Tack forked stick (B) on the
box so you can carry it in one hand like
dipper. With a light stick (D) in the
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
Dishonored Drafts.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon it by the rest of the system, it is
necessarily because its fund of strength is
very low. Toned with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, it soon begins to pay out vigor in
the shape Of pure, rich blood, containing
the elements Of muscle, bone and brain. AS
sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their functions
regularly. ard the liver works like clock
work. Malaria has no effect upon a system
thus reinforced.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27
When TravelinR.

on every trip a bottle Of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fe-
vers, headaches, and other forms Of sick
ness. For sale in so cent and 81 bottles by
all leading druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.
Warren sheaf., 1896-08-27

VERY low rates will be made by the Mis-
sour, Kansas and Texas Railway for ex-
cursions Of August 18th, September 1st, 18th
and Harvesters. For particulars apply to the
nearest local Agent, or address JAMES BAR
KER, Gen. Pass. Il Tiki. Agt., St. Louis, Mo.