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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23
Herring Gull swallows n sparrow.

Half a dozen English sparrows flew into the
wild fowl inclosure in Central Park yesterday
and began pccking at some grain set out for the
white cranes use. The cranes long and slender
neck shot out. and a futtcring sparrow was
grasped In its bill, while the others few away IN
alarm. A herring gull ran to the crane, sieZcd
the sparrow, elevated its head and gulped down
the live bird with evident satisfaction. Then II
went TO the basin, took two sups OF water, and
scanned the skies TO see il there were any
more TOO trustful birds in sight,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23
Carpets, Remarkably Cheap!
Smiths Best $1.25 Administer at
Use. Yd.

The Carpet wanter who fails to take advantage of this extraordi
nary chance will regret it-Why, no one ever dreamed of buying
such standard goods as Smiths best Administer Carpets, which
are retaled every day in the year at $1.25 yd--for such an alb.
surdly small price as 75c yard-And that, too, in the face of an
advancing tariff, which will make the regular price (s125) seem
small in comparison with the new price that the goods will have
to bring. And they're not remnants or short lengths, either but
full rolls of fresh goods with borders to match-in a choice as
sortment of beautiful patterns-al for 75c. yd
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23

delicate part is almost entirely i%ntrust"d 10 '''
hands ofwomen. Tho pipes are placed IL It
gers" TO be burned after the lnlrl ln.',,
and from $50 to 400 gross IN on" hin are me-, d..
uncommon quantity, Tho brcakago- amount
to not more than / per cent, one collector NJ !
splendid collection of old clay pipes, ihr or
OF them, from their trade marks. hniilnE from
BraSelcy, and being dated as long a." az '"'
year 1900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23

A fraud order was issued against Inc LHr''
Company on the 18th Of this MONTH
hut the Post Office authorities we're unable Il"
locate the alleged firm. Further investigators
was made, which has resulted in AslpVlrhrhlaI
fraud order against Frank LuSk, 80 Broad"aV'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-23
Ipa.senger. ON tho umprla.

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday
on the Umbria from Liverpool and Queenstown
were Capt. Brownlow, Charles Scribner, W. X.
Stirling, A. $. Soden, and Lloyd Bryce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
NO DISTINCTION.
Mr.. Maguire'S Friends and 0ppo-
nentS Will Be Invited
To tn. Democratic City Committees Ban
quet-Plenty of Supporters.

Chairman John II. Mcguire has called
a meeting of the executive committee OF
tho Democratic city committee for tonight
and the gathering will be at Broker
Lovctt's Office. College street, where the
city will not have To pay for the lights.
Ionight's meeting is TO receive the re-
port of the subcommittee on invitations
To the annual clambake which Is TO occur
at Hauterive on Wednesday, August 4.
MIR. Mcguire says that invitations will
he sent to all members without any
reference TO the split in the ranks. In
fact, no doesn't officially recognize the
fact that there is split and claims to
have 40 out of 81 with him.
Mr.. Mcguire also notes an Improve
ment in the condition OF things. He
claims that now tho whole committee has
something To say relative TO the business
of the party and all the members of the
executive committee are aware of what
Is going On, while during the Dorney
administration two or three men com
prised tho whole shooting match and the
others were figure heads
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13

blew tho wagon cushion from the scat
and II fell against the legs OF the horse,
and frightened him into "a furious run.
The horsG turned down Taunton avenue
and when opposite the store Of j.. Il.
Jameson struck team owned by Walter
Horton, vf .RehoDoth. which was nhitched
In front OF the store. Mr.. Horizons
horse escaped injury, but the harness was
badly damaged, tho whiflletree was broken
and the wagon otherwise injured. Mr.
Griswold's 3 team was badly broken, tho
top torn OFF ana the goods scattered about
tho streets. The horse cleared himself from
the wagon and ran around Watchemoket
square, aud up Warren avenue. where he
was afterward captured. Fortunately
no ono was hurt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
BRISTOL.
Town Council TranSacis Business
at a Special Session.
Mr.. Morrison Missing-Death Of Miss
Car0lin: Paine-General Notes.

A special meeting Of the Council was
held yesterday afternoon. 1t was voted that
the petition of p. A. Staples for license
to locate n merry-go-round on the COM
mon for two weeks be granted.
The matter of unlicensed dogs was
taken up having been reported to the
Council by the dog constable who says
there are large number OF dogs that are
not licensed. The dog officer was in
structed To proceed with the matter under
the general laws.
Mr. James Morrison has been missing
from his boarding place since Friday
evening last. He retired as usual bid
ding his friends good night. Since that
time nothing has been heard from him.
1t was found In tho morning that his bed
had not been disturbed during the night.
lie was an employe at the Herreshoff
works and was much respected. The
police have been notified and 1t Is hoped
tnat he has not been foully dealt with.
The barge Rhode Island arrived yester-
day from Port keauing. n. j., with
cargo OF 507 tons OF coal for Seth PAUL.
Mrs. M. Newton accompanied by her
grandson, Master Charles Reynolds
Easterb brooks left this morning for two
months visit at Port Hawksbury, Z. Il.
A number Of naval officers arrived here
Yesterday TO attend the trial of the new
torpedo boat, Dupont. today, among whom
are Commander George Dewey. Captain
Willard IL. Brownson, Naval Com
ff4af46ef- HsHseH,- Lieutenant SeFRaaHt
and Chief Engineer &. X Rodker. They
are a part Of the naval board at Washing
ton.
The Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
received new sails, masts booms. yester-
day for the cutters from headquarters.
Mr.. William ii. McGann who for the
past several weeks has been visiting his
friends in Europe on business returned
home yesterday morning, we'll pleased
with his "trip.
Mrs. Caroline Paine. much respected
lady of Bristol, died at her home on Wood
gtreet yesterday of heart trouble. she
was able to be out until within few
days and her death was rather unexpected
TO her family and many friends.
Stockholders of the Bristol County Gas
and Electric Lighting Company received
checks yesterday for dividend which was
not expected. as this company has made
largo outlays recently.
The work on gum shoes and arctics has
been slightly increased at the rubber
works and some Of the machinery has been
set up i'm the stone builuing fronting on
Wood street where it Is expected that the
making of bicycle tires will be- begun in
about two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
EGG CAKES

One pint of milk, six eggs, one table
spoonful of salt, -four enough for a thin
batter Beat the batter well. Drop in
hot lard and fry TO a delicate brown.
These are served hot with syrup.
1 am very glad Dolly sent me these
recipes, and il she finds time to give me
more 1 will let you know.
This week had "A little note from Susie
down in Connecticut. asking for a recipe
for fig filling for layer cake, and as have
an excellent one / send IL to you also
Take pound Of nice figs, chop very fine,
and put in dish in the stove; pour over
them teacupful of water and add halt
a cupful of sugar. Cook all together
until smooth and soft. When cold spread
between the layers of cake.
Next time ! shall tell you how TO pre-
pare a cold lunch for that picnic which
you and the boys are 20 have at Forest
Grove.
Yours culinariIy.
Comfort Jones,
Doctor of Cookery.
Dorchester, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
DIDN'T KNOW ENGLISH.
After He Was Fined Foririto Could Talk
Plainly Enough.

Last Sunday Sullivno Foririto was arrested
for being drunk, and when arraigued in the
police court Monday morning he gave Judge
Cobb to understand that he.was not guilty Of
the charge. His case was therefore continued
until this morning. He still declared he had
not been drunk, but there was sufficient evi-
dence to convince Judge Cobb that he had
been. SO he was fined S. and costs. Up to the
time he was fined he pretended that he could
not talk English, but when he heard the SEN
tence, which Is So more than the usual fine
for such nm offense. he began TO reel of the
English nj rate that would do credit 10 an
announcer for circus side show. He paid
his fine.
Judge Cobb Is in something Of pickle, for
he has got new sort Of lob" 10 perform
tomorrow morning, as Chinsman will be ar
raiened for violating the plumbing laws. The
Judge says that he has got smattering Of n
number OF languages, but is little shy on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
WARREN.
Option Secured on Land Needed for
New Railroad Stat or.
A Case of Pet y Thieving e neral Notes
and GoSs p About Town.

The owners Of the property adjoining
tho Consolidated road, which the COM
pany will purchase TO carry out the plans
for u new station, have given tho officials
an option and the price at which they
will sell. should tncy accept il will next he
in order for the Town Council 60 order the
closing up Of Joyce street. To this there
will PROBABLY be some objection, even If
IL liz ca givo us now depot.
Tho funeral Of Mrs. JCTusha Is. Willis will
bo held from her late rosidcucc, foot of
Church street, tomorrow Wednesday at
ii II. III. Roy. Alva T.. Carpenter will
ofliciatc and the intermcnt viii be at the
South cemetery
An exceedingly small piece of thieving
oc, urred few days ago, whom man
supposed TO be honest and well 10 DO
financially was seen To deliberately steal
n pair of bicycle pants guards from Mr..
w. >. Wilmarth's wheel, which was
standing in front of his store. They are
valued at five cents.
Superintcndent of Highways Brown
ana his laborers are at work ourbing and
repairing the walk fronting the North
burial ground, which, when finished
with other improvements which have
been made will enhance the beauty of
these grounds, which have presented u
neglected appearance for wears.
Canton Sowamset Il. NJ. l. q q. t..
met last evening and enjoyed q pleasant
session and completed arrangements for
the annual excursion which H. 10 be made
90 Block island on tho Goth inst
List Of letters uncalled for NJ the post
Office this morning: Mrs. Bridget Doyle
Mr.. y. DuRgan, Madame Defines Fo-
tcinnc, Mr.. William Murry, Sixtuns W..
Polk, Supt A. Robinson, Miss Kate A..
Smith.
A new smoking car with longitudinal
seats has teen added 90 the equipment on
the local branch of the Consolidated road.
The commencement Of tho now sewer
works IL being postponed ON account of the
inability to get the help that usually dc
this work, they being busily engaged In
assisting the farmers with their hay
crops, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
DEPARTMENT. CONDUCTED BY THE
NEW ERA COOKING SCHOOL,
WORCESTER, MASS.

Make your peace with nature.
Medicine won't do it.
Proper food will.
Ill health is natures penalty for tho
violation of her law. She is jealous and
rcsents mans interference with her
right to provide correct material for hu-
man structure building Natures food
is whole wheat. Man is emboldened to
separate the elements comprising this
marvelously perfect food, throws away
essential nourishing properties. calls
what is left white flour. and the product
of this dead stuff poses today as the
"Stuff of life."
But new era has dawned, and its
teachings are winning many thousands
back to the proposition that natural food
makes natural ondtions-impoverish
food invites disaster
Shredded wheat is nothing but whole
wheat made into shreds. II is a natural
food and acts naturally. Does not over
tax digestive organs because originally
intended for them. IL Is live food and
imparts life.
on receipt OF your name and address
beautiful cook book containing over 12C
recipes will be mailed you during this
month. fIee
SLICED TOMATOES ON SHREDDED
WHEAT BISCUIT
Six ripe tomatoes. six Shredded Wheat
Biscuit. head lettuce. pepper, salt, sin
tablespoons salad dressing. one pint OF
milk. Wash the lettuce and put on ice
to crisp. arrange on a platter. Dip the
biscuit in cold milk drain out all the milk
possible. and lay on the lettuce leaves.
Pare and slice the tomatoes. and arrange
nicely on the tops Of the biscuit. Salt and
pepper lightly, and dress with the salad
dressing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
FRTTIT FILLING.

Take four tablespoonfuls of very fine
chopped citron. four tablesponfuls OF
finely chopped raisins (seedeO. half a
cup of blanched almons, chopped fine.
and a quarter OF a pound of finely
chopped figs. Beat the whites Of three
eggs to a stiff froth. adding half cup
of sugar. then mix in the chopped in
gradients. Put IL between the layers OF
cake while the cake Is very hot. so-that
the egg may cook a little. This filing
ID delicious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
CHINESE CREAM TOAST

Toast six slices of stale bread. and
cover with grated cheese. Make a
cream sauce with rounding tablespoon
ful OF butter, tablespoonful of salt and
one pint of hot milk. Place the toast
and cheese in the oven for few minutes.
then pour on the cream, and serve.
Old English cheese is best for this. but
any kind may be used, IL dry. This is
an economical way 10 use up bits Of
cheese left on the cheese plate, or that
part close to the rind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
COFFEE CAKE.

One cup Of brown sugar, one cup Of
butter. two eggs. one-half cup of mo-
lasses. one cup of cold. strong coffee.
one teaspoonful of soda, two teaspoon
fuls of cinnamon. one teaspoonful Of
cloves. one cup OF raisins and five cups
OF sifted -four mixed well together. Add
the fruit last, busted with a little flour.
Bake about an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
Effected a Complete Cure
for Mr.. Henry Duckart,
the welI-knOwn Exchange
Street Jeweler, who was
troubled with
JAUNDICE
And Liver Complaint for
over two months. Mum
yOn's Remedies cleared
the yellow color from his
skin and eyes and restored
him to health.

Mr.. Henry Duckart, ieweler, 2s8 West Ex.
change street, Providence, Il. l., says: Il
was troubled with yellow jaundce and liver
complaint for over two months. ] decided
10 give Munyon's Liver Cure trial. and IL
cured me in about "a week. Before taking IL
my complexion was very yellow, and felt so
bad thought would never get we'll Now
my skin and eyes are both clear and l am all
right again"
MUNYON'S STATIC ELECTRICAL MA
CHINE cures rheumatism, Stiff Joints, Pa
ralvsis and Neuralgia, and gives new life 10
the nerve-racked and brain weary.
MUNYON'S HOME REMEDIES cure each
disease with n separate specific. For sale by
all druggists-mostly 25 cents a vial.
MUNYON'S SKILLED SPECIALISTS give
free diagnosis and prescription for any dis
ease.
Personal letters answered with free medical
advice for any disease.
Open n. m. to y. Sunday, 2 to
POI WASHINGTON ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
RASpDERRy JAM

To FIVE pounds OF fine red raspberries.
not too ripe, add an equal quantity OF
finc white sugar. Mash the whole well
In preserving kettle; add about one
quart OF currant Juice and boil gently
until II jellies on cold plate: then put
into small Jars: cover with prepared
paper and tie a thick white paper over
them. Keep in dry. dark and cool place.
Make blackberry Jam the same way.
having out the currant Juice,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
FRUIT WATER.

Take one cupful of ripe berries: rasp-
berries or strawberries or pine apples
are best: crush and mix with the mass
q quarter Of a pound OF pulverlzed sugar
and half a pint OF cold water. Pour the
mixture into a fine seive and filter till
clear; add the strained juice OF one
lemon and one and a half pints of cold
water. mix thoroughly. and set In the ice
chest until wanted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
GOLDFISH CUBAN sTYLEA

Take a teacupful of freshened codfish.
picked up fine. Fry a sliced onion In a
tablespoonful of butter; when 1t has
turned light brown, put in the fish.
with water enough TO cover 1t; add a
third OF a can OF tomatoes. or four fresh
ones. Cook all nearly an hour, season.
ing with little pepper Serve on slices
of dipped toast, hot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
GJNGERRREAD

Stir teaspoonful OF dissolved soda
into one cup OF molasses. Add two table,
spoonfuls OF butter, one cup of boiling
water, one tablespoonful of ginger and
three cups OF flour. Beat hard. Bake
In well-greased pan for three-quarters
OF an hour in slow oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
DETROIT IN HOLIDAY GARB.

Detroit, July is.-Elaboratc prepara-
tions for the National League Of Repub-
lican clubs convention are completed
at the Auditorium. and all the hotel
Hobbies present a holiday appearance.
Marcus Pallasky and Leonard j. Craw-
ford. the two leading candidates for
president OF the league, have opened
headquarters at the two leading hotels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
EAST GREENWICH.
An Attachment P,ac on the Phenix
Electric Light & Coal Co.

An nttachment has been placed on the
Phenix Electric Light and Coal Com
pany at East Greenwich by Mrs. Samuel
". X. Allen whose husband Is president
Of tho company. The writ was served by
Sheriff John c. Tillinghast.
The army worm has again visited tho
town, totally destroying the leaves on tho
trees and getting into private houses.
Tho worms were around last year but the
number has greatly increased, so much SO
TINT they arc u post 10 tho community.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
SUGAR GRAINS.

These are made by pounding white
lump sugar in a mortar and shaking il
through sleeves of different degrees OF
coarseness, thus accommodating grains Of
different sizes. These are very useful
for ornamenting cake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
WALNUT WAEERS G

One-half pound of brown sugar, one
half pound of walnut meats, slightly
broken but not chopped, three even
tablespoonfuls of -four, and one-fourth
teaspoonful OF Cleveland's Superior
Baking Powder
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
CORN OYSTERS.

One pint grated sweet corn: one egg.
well beaten; one-half teacup flour. Mix
well together and drop a tablespoonful
at time in boiling Cottolene. Delicious
for lunch with cold boiled ham.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

powder 10 be- shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollnn and hat
and get tired easily. ~ you have smarting
feet or tight shoes try Aliens Foot Ease. IL
cocs the fest and makes walking easy. Cures
and prevents swollen and sweating feet, blis-
tiers and cnllOus spots. Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain ana gives rest and COM
fort. Try % today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad
dress, Allen :. Olmstcd, Lo Roy, ". y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13

To quit tobacco easily and forever be mag
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, " wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran.
tecd. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Pemcdy Co, Chicago or New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
coLoREp SUGAR GRAINS.

Stir a little coloring-as the essence
Of spinach. cochineal. indigo. ETC.. ETC.
into the sugar grains made as above,
until each grain is stained. Spread them
on a baking sheet and dry in a warm
place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13
Summer Tours.
Chinese

BY the Royal Blue Line. Personally con-
Quoted excursions 20 Old Point Comfort and
Washington. Gettysburg and Luray Caverns,
Mammoth Cave aod the Nashville Exposition.
For itineraries. address A. J. Simmons, N. t.
a., 2ll Washington street, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get DIR. Niles
Pain Pills from druggists. "Ono cent dose"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13

5 COOKERY. 5
ANoN~NCN

permanent original and copyrighted feature. Please send
gions special edo addressed Good Cookery
Water Street, Boston. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-13

An infant son of Patrick konney OF
Oak street died this morning
Some boys were about To raid one OF
Banspuch Bros baker wagon on the
square yesterday when Officer Dyer came
along and chased them.
The broadway Baptist Sunday school
went TO Point Pleasant to day.
Arthur Westcott, small boy, fell from
n tree on Fairmont avenue yesterday and
fractured his left arm.
Judge w. A. Phillips has returned from
Minneapolis.
A small blaze occurred ut Flint's box
shop 6t 4 80 yesterday afternoon.
young man was caught in tho act OF
stealing a bottle of soda from j. Ia. and
- Gannon's wagon on Olneyville square
yesterday and was forced TO return tho
bottle 60 the rack.
The committee Of the Manufacturers
Lodge, l. q. o f., appointed To arrange
for the annual field day, has selected
Hautorivo as the place for tho outing
which will take place on the afternoon OF
the 18th inst. Chartered cars will leave
Odd Fellows square about y. IN.
Tho usual contests between the mar
ried and single members will DO held
along with other sports.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-08
@. {. STEPHENSON. Corner Park and Congress SITS
NOTICE..

1 wish to inform my friends and the public in
general that nave associated myself with A.
street. where will be pleased to meet my
former customers and friends. and in fact all
who may desire to favor me with their patron
age. very uuy yours
j. r. PICKETT.
TELEpaQSE ao.a. aavo a,w
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-08
GORHAM.

Rev. E.. G. Strout OF Saco made a
short visit here last week.
Mr.. Walter l.. Dolley and Mr.. Willis
Clement of the University of Maine are
spending few days at home.
Chaplain Lozier will lecture in the Me-
thodist church tomorrow evening. Sub
jeot, ''Tied to your mothers apron
strings"
MIR. and Mrs. J. M Howard have re-
turned from a weeks visit at Haverh1ll.
Prof. Lucien Hunt has gone to Ttlton,
N. H., where he will stop several weeks.
Hon. and Mrs. Clark FL. Barker of Port
land are spending Sunday in Gorham.
Prof. Ralph Smith of Amherst is visit,
ing friends in town.
The ladies Of the Congregational church
held an enjoyable social with Mrs. Fred
Giddings on Friday evening. Mrs. Fannie
Sturgis Black entertained the company
by presenting her family album which
she gave for the benefit of the Gorham
grange SO successfully few days ago.
There was large number present and
refreshments were served.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-08
THE WISCAssET AND QUEBEC.

Vassalboro, November 6.-The figures of
the business Of the Wiscasset & Quebec
railroad for the year ending June 80 will
be of interest just now when there is SO
much agitation concerning further ex-
tensions of the line and are as follows.
Gross earnings, $40, III .2s; operating ak.
penses. SIC 1904, leaving q deficit of
81. 754. 80. The interest on the funded
debt accrued is given at sc, 523. so, and
with the taxes makes the total deficit
from opera ions Outing the year So. BAG. "a.
The total deficit on Jnue 80, 1897, was
SA " 1928. The passenger earnings were
81, s36. Al, freight sl1,34O.s7. Thereswas
expended for maintenance of ways and
structures,S 1890 maintenance of equip
ment, 81. 1879. The total length of the
road is 43 and 46-l00 miles. The par value
OF the bonds outstanding is Silt. 900, for
winch S10l 1928 was realized; stocks
$lS5, 800, which were sold for SITS, 100 in
cash.