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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
TOOK HON0RS AT BROWN
A College Bred Hermit Seeks News
of the Nomination.
The Fate of George A. Hiner--Loved a
Parsons Daughter.

He was old and bent and gray. His
patrisrchial beard fell to his waist; his
hair, long guiltless of barber's shears,
lay on his shoulders in disorder. He
guided his steps by the aid OF staff fash
ioned from a sapling.
Up the main street OF bustling little
Newton, N. j., he made his way. The
village people saw the queer old hgure.
They smiled at the old frock coat, patch
cd so that but shred OF the original
material was left They noticed the old
carpet slippers he wore, the old flannel
shirt, patched in so places, tine battered
tin pail he carried, the grotesque
straw hat that warded off the sun.
"It's the old hermit" whispered the
townsfolK, as they made way for him
to pass. u
No one laughed. The old hermit had
come to town once more after years In
the "Big Woods'' to talk politics.
A reporter and an artist set out to find
him al his home. Sussex county Is
tangled villa wood. Thick and deep Gre
the WOODS that cover 1t. Breaks are sell
dom, save where family traced wood
road penetates those solitary depths.
And the "Big Woods" the forest that
lies back of the hamlet of Springdale,
are the thickest end deepest Of it all.
There, as far removed from the world
rs IL he were in the Sahara, liveS George
A. Hiner, the hermit, man of educa-
tion and refinement, college graduate,
an officer in the late war and once p
man OF the world. There, with the Sc
crst that wrecked his life, he spends his
days forgetting and forgotten.
HWho,s nominated?n asked the old
man right away. 81 went to town the
other day TO find out, but the conven-
tion had not settled it's choice then"
And that was how this old man OF the
woods greeted his visitors, for he is not
crazy, this hermit. lie doesn't frighten
away the chance visitor, but on the con-
trary with old-fsshiOnod courtesy, in
vites him TO stay and rest awhile.
The little ca bin.was rude and unpainted.
In the sole room was rough bunk and a
stove, a set OF shelves piled high with
books and papers, and n homemade able
But everything was neat.
Bit ~ bit the old man told his life
story. lie was born in Cincinnati, in
1870 lie had gone TO Oberlin College
and there met young Garfield. sfterward
the nations President, when Garfield
drove a mule on the towpath.
When Oberlin had taught him all Ii
could he came East 10 Brown University.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
TO THE BREEZE.
A Mckinley and Hobart
Banner Is Unfurled.
The Enthusiastic Cheers OF
Thousands Greet 1t.
| Fourth Ward Republicans the First
to Open Campaign.

Down town streets were pretty well
crowded last evening on the occasion Of
parade and dag raising under the auspices
OF the Fourth Ward Republican Club OF
Providence. In fact, there were almost
as many people out as when the circus
or the Frenchmen paraded, while there
was ever 40 much more enthusiasm. The
members OF the club with invited guests
and oil Others who could crowd in, en-
joyed an excellent concert in the Nara
gansett Hotel lobby by the Hedley-Live-
sey band, which also furnished the music
for the parade. Promptly at O'Clock the
line OF march was taken up. First came
Sergeant Smith and Patrolmen Bowen,
Sullivan, Muldoon, Mclaughlin, Arnold
and Dyer, followed by the band and
about 200 especially chosen Republicans.
The way was lighted by the famous
"Rocket Brigade" comprising Captain
IL. Il. Merchant and privates David and
William Whytock, Robert Lees. samuel
Dunkerly and Il. Il. Olney, all att;red IN
knight costume.
Inc route was through Wcybosset
street and Washington Row TO Exchange
place, countermarching TO Westminster
street to the scene of the flag raising and
continuing through Westminster, jack
son, Broadway, Dean, Summer, Broad
and Weybosse streets to the starting
point. The flag raising was com mplete
success. The banner was displayed be-
tween the Howard building and that oc-
cupied by Jerome Kennedy * Co. 1t Is
screen flag, the network of which, when
viewed in the night time, with the silver
stars twinkling through the meshes,
creates the impression of lace work. Nc
Kinley and Hobart's portraits adorn 1t.
When the flag was raised Mr.. George T..
Barstow called for three cheers aud they
were given heartily. Among those par-
ticipating were delegations from the Sec
ond, Fifth, Sixth and Tenth Wards.
The officers of the club are George T..
Barstow. president; Councilman Cres-
sey, treasurer; Moses Brown, secretary.
The badges worn deserve especial men,
tion. They were dark blue satin with
gold top bar and fringe and adorned by
a white enamel portrait OF Mckinley,
"The man OF destiny" surmounted by
two handsomely worked crossed flags, in
coors. At the bottom was the inscrip-
tion: "Fourth Ward Republican Club
OF Providence"
he entire badge was illuminated with
silver ornamental work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
AFTER SODA TICKETS.
Children Who Crowd About Store OF
Messrs. Mann & Eccles.

Persons interested in the study Of child
nature would do we'll to take walk
through Mathewson street about noon
any day this week except Saturday.
There will be found material enough to
suit anybody. The street, or that portion
OF ii I'm front of No. I22, is crowded by
lively, chattering mob of young folks Of
all sizes and conditions OF society. Their
presence there is invited by the generous
offer of Mann * Eccles, the popular piano
dealers, who give away 2000 checks each
day for five days, or 10000 in all, each
check being good for one glass OF soda
at either of Hall d Lyons drug stores.
Some funny things occur while the little
ones are waiting for IL O'Clock to strike.
One boy this morning drew a chalk line
on the sidewalk for the one arriving first
10 toe, the others to fall I'm behind. He
intended to toe it himself, but a bright
eyed, pink checked little miss, with
fluffy, golden hair, got ahead of him.
That was at $3.50 a. m. MIR. Eccles told
her she needn't stand there till noon, as
she would get her soda just the same, but
she said she guessed she'd wait and keep
her position. One boy, with fat, round
cheeks, got seven glasses of soda yester-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

He studied there and loved there. 1t was
q PARSONS daughter he married there,
after his two years course was ended.
But right here the old man stopped.
His voice trem bled. He would speak no
more on that episode, for it was evidently
q sad one.
"That Is why Pm here alone in the
woods now" said he.
After the war, disdaining a pension,
the soldier became hermit. He sought
out the widest fastness in New Jersey
and built him a little log hut near
Sparta. When the woodchoppers came
through there he moved. Every five or
six years this happened till at last he
came to his present place, tour miles
from Newton.
And there he lives, and there, he says,
he'll die. He knows where his family
are, but who they are he won't tell. They
have lost track of him, he says.
The few whom he sees when he works
in the woods do not press him to tell his
secret.
Instead, they bring him books and
newspapers. He reads the Bible as a
student and consults reference works
oil it.
81 feel" said he. "that am fairly we'll
versed in scriptural history and its inter
pretation. History is my favorite study.
l took honors in ii at Brown University"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Nar-agansett.-B. j. Burke, s. Linson,
4. leipsig, W. Q. Darcy. h. l.. Alien,
Richard scheine-, New York; 3. Less,
Brooklyn; G. II. Fitch. A. T.. Day, Hart.
ford.
city Robert T.. Green. New Haven
y. {. Foss, Lowell; Mr. and Mrs. Regan,
n. ID. Brown, Whitinsvillc, Mass. DR..
and Mrs. J. =. Leonard, Brooklyn.
Dorrance-C ID. y. Gibson, IA. a.. Saw
yer, New York; A. B. Hotchkiss, George
W. Chute, A. II. Hanscom, Boston.
Perrin e. II. Ackery, Fitchburg; e..
A. Goldstonc, T. $. Stockmsn, NJ. ID.
Berry, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

knocked at the door, but brazenly entered
and seated himself on the softest place he
could lind without as much as saying
"by your leayo.v The woman was
naturally somewhat unset at finding her
apartment Unexpectedly occupied by a
stranger and told tho fellow TO leave. He
refused to do 80. lie wanted her to buy
scme Of his wares. She said she wantsd
none, but the fellow persisted. Finally
when he saw the woman would not pur-
chase ne told her she would either have
to give him dinner or buy from him.
Thoroughly frightened the woman took
the first alternative and gave the impu-
dent rascal good meal. Then he de-
parted. Since that experience the woman
has kept all her doors locked.
Another story somewhat similar but
with a rather more satisfactory ending,
comes from the same district. As in the
first case the peddler walked into the
house without knocking. He sat down
and at first appeared very amiable and
pleasant. As he displayed one after
another OF the articles in his pack and was
told they were not wanted he grew angry,
finally became abusive and even threat.
ening. He raised his voice very loud and
IL sisted that having spent so much time
in showing his goods the woman must
compensate him by making purchase.
This she stoutly refused TO do, whereat
the peddler began to swear and blaspheme
in broken English. The woman, who,
by the way, Is a widow, has son II
years old. This youth came home for
the nooDtide meal while the peddler was
indulging in one OF his widest bursts OF
rage and resentment. The packman
Gained down Immediately when he taw
the woman had some one to protect her,
but the boy had heard enough to make
him angry. Rushing behind the stove
where wood was packed, no seized good
sized billet, aud before The peddler knew
what happened he was being belabored
over the head in fine fashion. The blood
came, but the boy didn't stop. He
whaciSed and whacked and drove the
peddler out OF the room, down the stairs
and into the yard. Then the lad went
back and tossed the peddler's pack out OF
the window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
Veteran Firemen Meet.

At the regular meeting of the Providence
Veteran Firemens Association last evening
considerable interest was taken in the pro
posed play out nt Pawtucket July T. Captain
Edward w. Hall was elected to represent the
association In the capacity Of judge and tho
committee on Fourth OF July was instructed
10 procure ribbon badges for those who desire
them. Six new members were voted in and
Willis W. Ellis and Captain John Mullen were
mnde honorary members The engine was
taken ous and tried afteI tho meetinR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
Sixty Days Idleness.

Pittsburg. July 1.-All the union green
glass bottle factories. and some depart
ments OF the union flint glass factories,
stopped work last night for the annual
60 days vacation. In the chimney and
prescription branch OF the flint trade
the suspension will affect, approx
mately. 4500 workers. In the green
bottle branch there are about IL 900. meR
md bows included
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
Have You Got II?

Dyspepsia? Yes. have you
got it? Terrible, isn't it
But you can be cured if you
will-or your money back.
Buy / bottle Of Worlds S
Dyspepsia Cure (5oc.) TRY
it ? days and if results are
not then satisfactory return
it and your money will be
cheeffully refunded.
At Druggists. or writs to
Worlds Dyspepsia Cure c., Provldepcs, n. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
Cattle Dying by Thousands.

Prescott, Ariz.. July 1.-Cattle are dy-
ing from starvation in all directions on
the ranges OF Arizona. the lack OF food
being due 10 the failure OF rain. The
greatest loss is I'm the Verde country
and in the Skull valley ranges. where
the animals are dying by the thousands.
In the latter region the mesa is reported
to be entirely bare, and the loss will be
unprecedented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
lf Remote From Medical Helm.

Doably essential is A. that you should be
provided with some reliable family medicine.
Hoststters stomach Bitters II ~. best OF it's
clsss reiuedNins thoroughly "a 10 does such
common silmenfs ns Indigestion. coastip .tion
and biiiousnrs sand rfIoftipg safe and spes ~
belp IN fnalari,i eases. rheumati.m and mac
uvity Of ths kidnsys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

Buluwayo. July 1.-The Chambers OF
Mines and of Commerce are organizing
a mass meeting here. TO petition the
British South Africa company 60 rein
state Cecil Ithodes. whose resignation
was accepted last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
ALONG SHORE.

We are right in it on Summer Cottaat
Goods. Rattan Chairs and Rockers 81
and upwards. Newport Rattan Couches
IS and upwards. Our new Cottage Parlor
Suite is just what you want. Consists Of
Divan, Arm Rocker, Lady's Rocker
Gents Arm Chair, and ! Small Chair
The price Is only s16.
? down and soc. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
SUMMARY VENGEANCE.
Wayland, Who Assaulted a Woman
Found Hanging From Tree.

HANIBAr. Mo, July !. The dead body OF
Cecil wayland was found yesterday dangling
from n tree In the woods near his homo In
Jasper township. A few days ago he assault
ed n respectable woman OF the neighborhood
and IL is supposed that her friends took this
method Of wreaking their vengeance on him.
He was n married man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
PARLOR OUTFITS.

With every Parlor Suite we give 80 yda
Tapestry Carpet, 2 handsome Lace Cur.
tains, 2 Drapery Poles and Trimmings.
Parlor Lamp, large Rug, and 1 piano
finished Table. One for SOS, one for $50,
and one for $500.
Terms, 81 to 90 down, $i.2o to
$l.6O weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

The Federal Hill establishment, how
ever, Is only a-branch OF big central
exchange which is located on lower Han
over street, Boston. From this exchange
Instruments are sent out in every direc-
tion and a very thriving business Is done
during the months when the weather
isn't cold enough to freeze the hand that
turns the crank. The Boston Exchange
consists OF a large and dingy room,
around which are stacked the organs
with q placard on each announcing
in Italian the price OF days use OF
the same. In the middle of the room
is a large pen IN which there are num-
ber OF trained monkeys. These ssimians
are for hire also and each has gaudy
suit which he knows so well that he VIII
raise considerable objection IL an at
tempt Is made to put another on him.
For the use of monkey the organ
grinder Is assessed 30 cents day In ad-
dition to the price of the organ. Some
times there are heated debates as to
which applicant shall secure the services
of particularly intelligent monkey and
while they are settled, as rule, without
violenceit IL Is related that on one occasion
in the Boston exchange two applicants
became so excited that they actually tore
a poor sinian In two in their efforts TO
secure his services rs gatherer OF PEN
mes. No such fatality has been reported
or recorued at the Federal Hill branch,
but there's no telling when such a thing
may happen.
The shooting of Mrs. Taylor yesterday
at her home on River avenue again calls
attention to the dangers that menace
women who are left alone at home the
greater part OF the day, especially where
the honse. is in an isolated location as
in this case. IL IL not the would pe rob-
her VINO IS the only menace TO women
alone 10 the house. Some OF the peddlers
vino go about the city are not only inso-
leut but have gone TO the extent OF
threatening bodily harm when women
have refused to make purchases OF them.
These peddlers are invariably foreigners
and they are becoming SO audaciops that
ii they continue ns they are now going
on 1t will be necessary to begin regu-
lar crusade against them and drive them
from the city. Some stories about their
doings have come to the Gossiper well
authenticated and show that
these impudent aliens need prompt atten-
tion from the police or from some one
who cen WELD rawhide with effective
ness. Up in the hill district OF the
Second Ward n morning or two ago a wo-
man was busy about her household duties
and when she returned TO her kitchen
she was surprised to find there burly
pack pecdler who had ensconced himself
on lounge and spread out his wares.
The fellow had given no notice OF his
coming. hc neither rang tho bell nor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
FINANCIAL LOSSES THE CAUSE.
A Eeene, N. H., Plumber Kills Himself
With a Revolver.

REENE. N. II. July l,-Edwin Pearson, a
we'll known citizen Of this city, member Of
the firm OF Pearson Brothers 81 Company.
plumb bers. shot and instantly killed himself
at his home. last night. Dependency.
resulting from financial losses. is said to
have baen the cause Of his aot. His body
was taken to Hinsdale. his former home. this
morning, for burial,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
DRAPERIES.

Have you seen our new Drapery Depart
mentf We want you to inspect oui
beautiful line of Brussels, Swiss, Irish
Point, Noting ham, and Muslin Curtains.
Also our handsome Cbeneille, Tapestry,
and Veiours Portieres. Just to make IL
interesting, We sell you pair OF hand
some Nottingham Laces, vita pole and
trimmings for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
CHAMBER OUTFITS

Evory outfit consists OF / seven piece
Cham Der Set, Spring, 1 Mattress, 1 Dec.
Grated Toilet Set, 2 Pillows, 2 Pillow
Cases, e Sheets, / pair Blankets, and
Spread. One for s2S.5e, cne for $500, and
one for $500
Terms, 90 to 81 down and 500.
or 75c. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
EARL CARPERT TER & SONS,

No. Wcstminster street. Cor. Dyer.
This old established honse wholessies and retstt
ICE at fair prices aud by prosnpt attention 20 rus.
mesa and the employment OF good mea In iheii
several departments, meyE q eonusuaheo o. IN
patronage 90 lons entsyeA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

When we consider that the intestines
are about five times as long as the body,
we can realize the intense suffering ex-
pcricncd when they become iniiap ed
DeWitts' Collie and Cnolera Curo subducs
Inflammation nj once and completely re-
moves tie difficulty.
Johnston's Pharmacy, Sq3 Westminster
street; Metzeer's Pharmacy, 30 North
Main street; Alireds' Pharmacy, Sll Eddy
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
Points About the Organ
Grinding Industry.
Grinders Seldom Own InStru-
mentS They Operate.
Insoleyce and Impudence OF Pack
Petdlers Hereabouts.

These sre halcyon days for the hand
organ man who can grind away from
early morning until well into the even
ing and still have daylight with him IN
his perigrinationsA A gentleman who Is In
a position to know says there are more
organ grinders in town just at present
than at any previous time within his
memory, and he also has made note OF
the fact that the mechanical piano with
It's sharp, metallic and ear splitting tones
is losing popularity, and that the ola
fashioned organ is coming once more TO
the front. He doesn't pretend TO give
any reason for this change, II lnoeeu
there is one, but he says IL is fact that
il is taking place, and that soon the peo-
pie will be relieved from the dlscomiort
OF listening TO the music of mechanical
piano. which IS about as pleasing as a
nocturne would be played upon the re-
mains OF discarded dishpan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM
OUTFIT.

Over 274 Articles, everything necessary
in the Kitchen and Dining Room, for SSH
81 down and Si.25 weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

But II he could not give THO reason Tor
the gradual return TO the old-fashiohsu
crank organ, ne had some very interest
ing information about the men who turn
the crank, and their methods. III IL
common notion, this gentleman says,
that the organs belong to the men VINO
trundie them about the streets ana gather
in the pennies but such is not the TACT.
Indeed. ownership o. an instrument by
a grinder is the exception rather than the
rule. A low grade organ costs sbO, and
from that the price runs up into the
hundreds SO that very few OF the sons OF
sunny Italy can afford one as their un-
divided possession and property. How
do the men get the machinesf Well, the
fact is they hire them at so much day.
There is small organ exchange up In the
Italian colony on Federal Hill where IN
struments are let out, the grinders pay
ing all the way from 90 cents to three
times that sum for each days use OF the
organs. These are brought back at night
and settlement for the day Is made.
Then the next morning the instruments
are let out again aud so the business goes
on, the padrone who owns and leases the
organs making good thing out OF 1t
with but very little work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01
II you sas II In our Ad. It's So
THE
Household
Furniture
Co.
22O 70 232 Wsyh0sset Street.
Any One with Half
an Eye can
See just what will
Please and satisfy them.
Please and satisfy them.

Dent puzzle your brains trying to
think Of all :he articles necessary TO fur.
nish your house. We will do 1t for you.
Wo will sell you the complete outfit ics
every room at bottom prices, saving yeu
both TIME and MONEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-01

The fellow had given no notice OF his
ccmiag. lie neither rang tho bell nor
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-11-17
NOTICE.

This is to notify my friends
and the public in general that
have this day sold my entire in
terest and good will in the San
Antonio Printing Co. to III. G,
CrOzier and w. 7. Sibert.
Any favor extended to them
will be duly appreciated by me.
L. f. COFFEY.
Having purchased Mr.. T. F.
COffey's interest in the San Anto-
Mo Printing Co., we shall con-
tinue the business as heretofore
at No. 124 Sohdad street, and re,
spectfully solicit a continuance
of the patronage so kindly be,
slowed upon us in the past.
SAN ANTONIO PRINTING co.
IL II 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-11-17
UNION PRINTERS ROW.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. IA
strike or lock out of all the union
printers press men, feeders and
helpers in this city, employed by
firms who are members of the
Employing Printers Organiza-
ton, the Typothetas, is threaten
ed. The trouble arises over the
refusal of the Typographical un-
ion to call off its boycott recent
ly declared against the Hudson
Kimberly Publishing company, Il
non-union house. An ultimatum
has been issued by each side and
each is preparing for a fight. Def
mite action will be taken at the
next meeting of the union, which
will be held next Sunday. .
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-11-17
Probate Matters.

Estate OF VIM. Essex, deceased ;
order for administrator to pay
legacy granted.
Estate OF James B. Taylor, de.
ceased; reports Of sale Of cattle
approved and confirmed and order
to sell real estate in McMullen,
Sutor and other counties granted,
Estate of j. r. Cloud, deceased ;
will admitted to probate and let.
ters testsmentary granted to Pat
racinia Pens de Cloud. Executrix
qualified.
Estate of Peter Hoefgen, de.
ceased Katharine Hoefgen quail
fed as executriX. Inventory and
appraisement approved.
Estate of F. p. Hord, deceas ed
inventory. and apprsisement filed,
showing the real estate to be
valued at $4,000 and the personal
property at $3.50.
Estate Of Dora Elizabeth Stun
berg, deceased; will, admitted to
probate and lettrs testamentary
without bond granted to George r.
and Louis B. Stumberg.
Estate Of Pinkie Bowles minor ;
final account and contest, on trial