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The Washington bee., 1897-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Persons who want Washing and Iron
ing done in first-class style, and at the
shortest notice, will please call or send
card to Mrs. Maria Smith. Address
Box S, BEE Office.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-18
From the San Francisco, (Cal.,) Outlook. ]

The expected has happened and
Blanche X. Bruce has been appointed
by President Mckinley Register of the
Treasury: He was appointed to the
same position by President Garfield in
1881, and served out his full term
without blemish attaching to his
name. His backing for the present
appointment consisted of the best in
fuences in the republican party, his
own people were almost a unit, and
during the recent Ohio campaign he
did some very effective work. Itis an
unusual honor for one man be thus
honored twice, and the race will re-
joice with Mr.. Bruce in his success.
He is counted the most influential
and successful politician of the race.
Plain and unassuming and not affected
by his successes, he is popular with
the masses. While there may be a
few who feel that Blanch1 K. Bruce
has received honors enough, yet, in
in the light of his past excellent record
and the integrity displayed in every
trust imposed in him, President Nc
kinley has made no worthier and
more befittlng appointment.
From the Utah Salt Lake. Plain Dealer.
In this issue appears the cut of ex-
Senator Blanche K. Bruce, whose ap-
polntment by the President as Register
of the Treasury adds another link to
the long chain of the present admin
istration appointments. This place
has been, above all others, the prin-
cipal feature among the race journals,
as to the fortunate and successful cam
didate. The gentlemen who were after
the place should be complimented
upon the manly and intelligent de-
meanor that existed between them
during the extended contest. The
PreSid mt in making the selection
should be congratulated upon his
choice and judgment. Mr.. Bruce is
highly respected and his ability to per-
form the functions of the cffice is
sealed. Every member of the race
should fell proud of it. Mr.. Bruce is
one of the foremost colored men of the
race and is a true and tried leader.
twenty-five years ago he served IN the
United States Senate from Mississippi,
and there showed his ability as a
statesman. In 1881 President Garfield
appointed him Register Of the Treas
ury and he filled the office creditably
to himself, the Administration and the
race. He is Sc years old and is quite
wealthy and stands high in the ranks
as politician, scholar and a gentle.
man. We congratulate Mr.. Bruce
upon his successful candidacy and pre-
dict that he will fill the office satisfac.
to the letter, as it is no stranger to him
and his business life experience will
assist him greatly, as he has been
there long before.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-18

Do you want fine produce If SO 20
to v. S. Motion who has been establish
ed since 1866. Stands Ieo, zoo and
2oI enter Market. You can get all
you want in fresh vegetables, and de-
Iivered to all parts of the city.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-18
Bruce The Eation'S Choice.
IContinued from 1th page.

have succeeded in all this, they will
nave made name as race like that
which Bruce has made rs a man.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-18

MUSIC TEACHER, MRS. DAVIS, CON-
FIRMED-BAsE BALLlN THE SCHOOLS
THE PROTEST THAT WAS NOT RE-
CEIvED. JUST AS THE BEE PREDICTED.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-18

Unredeemed pledges suitable for
holiday presents, for sale cheap. Old
gold and silver bought.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
Michigan's "Jag Act"

1.-THE laws that are passed by some OF
our state legislatures are absurd and
puerile I'm the extreme" said Mr.. G.. l..
Milbous. "In Michigan there is n statute
known in the cities as the jag act, under
the sweeping provisions Of which an ofli-
cious policeman can bring almost anybody
before the local courts. IL mixes up all
sorts of offenses i'm a way that would be
ludicrous IL it were not harmful. man,
for instance. who threatens TO leave his
wife and children Is, 10y the act, a disor-
derly person and subject to arrest; so
also is an innocent exhibitor OF Punch
and Judy snow, or a ropo or wire dance
performer or the givcr of drink to
friend who has already had perhaps a few
smiles too many.
"Thc trouble with law like this, which
the supreme court Of the state has de
clarcd constitutional, is that IL may easily
become an instrument of persecution. It
may he employed as a dragnct 10 onmesh
respectable citizens who thoughtlessly
violate some of les provisions Domestic
infelicity might cause n man while in bad
humor TO threaten 10 abandon his home,
though he really cherishcs no such pur-
pose. My theory H. that legislation in
tended TO regulate the morals of people
is out Of place in the closing years of the
nineteenth century. .'-Washington Post.
The Literary and Social Union connec-
ted with the First Universalist Church
held Japanese tea and sale in tho vcstry
Of the church last ninht The room was
handsomely decorated with lanterns ami
Japanese costumes AbOunded on every
side. Toys and curios imported from
Japan especially for this occasion. were on
sale In charge of Miss NJ L. Andrsws.
aud found rendy purchasers Miss Caicf,
Miss froiericks and Miss Sayl,s Trcs dcd
over tho candy table y ohildrun's table.
iurdened with t1vs. wss 81 charge of
Misc ,nrrique white the lemonade table
was booked after by Miss CARPENTER. aud
he caio Nv Airs ihhCp.k, assisted hy
Misses IDA H. smith aud Mary JarriqIe.
Al . o'tluck the tea was helh and Miss
Anna liuliingtgn poured. \ pleasing
vocal md Instrumental program was also
presented and kcy. n Yoshimurn Of
Japan gave an interesting description OF
the costumes of his native land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11

eral the most easily digested and the Dest,
and of all these fish the fresh herring APP
pears 10 deserve the preference. The her
ring, Goldfish, turbot and founder are per-
baps the most digostlblN and best of fish.
Salmon and mackcrcl. lobster and most
other kinds of shellfish are more difficult
OF digestion. The mode Of cooking fish is
Of considerable Importance. Frying them
I'm oil or lard H. an Objectionable process
In gtneral the process OF boiling + best
adapted % render them wholesome. Stcwtd
fish should be avoided by the ul,i,p ptic
Acid sauces and pickles rend,r n-h moro
wholesome for the stomach. while buttor
has "a tendency 90 prevent digestion. while
spicc and salt used I'm moderate quantities
facilitate the digestive process. one Of the
best sauces that can be used with fish ia
lemon Juice. New York Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
AUBURN.

An assignees sale was held yesterday
afternoon at Eden Park, consisting OF
three houses ana the land upon which
the houses stand. which was the property
OF Quincy Mcclure OF MoGuire Bros.
The first Tot sold was lot No. 6il on Haw-
thorn avenue consisting of a lot and house,
sold 20 Mr. Stiners OF Warwick for Sl55
above the mortgages. The second con
sisted OF lot ASA ana 10 feet of lot 400, and
house unfinished. Thoy were sold To MIR.
4. Vaughn of Providence for 81 above the
mortgages. lhe thiid was lot 373 and
half of lot GA and house on Chestnut
street They were sold 10 Mr.. John Wal
lase of Johnston for 81 above the mort
cages.
MIR. Harry Budlongs new residence
on Pont nc street is nesrly completed.
a select social was given lasJ evening
In odd Fellows hall under the direction
OF q. L. A. NJ The hail was comfort
~ably iiiled. The committee in charge
were Mr.. H. l.. Dornheim, chairman; !;
Thomas Burgess. w. B, Bollard, I'd.
ward Leonard. George Wisenell and i.
e.. Hart Mr.. Edward Leonard wns the
floor director and Mr.. George Wlsenell
was his aid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
CWl-NAIN AND OTHERS.
The Philologist with an Attack Of Ma
laria and the Intellectual Drug Clerk.


laria and the Intellectual Drug Clerk.
The philologst had an attack of malaria
He went To the intellectual drug clerk and
remarked:
"Will you kindly put mo up ten five
grain pills of owi-nain?'
The drug clerk, with the nonchalant
confidence of his kind, answered:
"Ten five grain pills of ki-nin' Ger.
'~tainly"
"No; not ki-nin, said the philologtsr,
"but cwni -neen."
II thought you said cwi-nain."
"No. You misunderstood me- I said
cwin-in, " answered the philologist
"Ahl stand corrected We have been
In the habit of calling it ki-nin among the
profession.
Have you9 When 1 went to school, the
proper pronunciation was cwai-nain, or ID
may have been cwi-nine"
The intellectual drug clerk looked puz-
zled. He apparently suspected that he was
being guyed. He attempted to create q
diversion by suggesting that the philolo-
gist might find -ah-the--ki-nin---
more effective i'm the form of capsules. The
philologist said;
II have becn In the habit of taking my
cwin ain in tho form of pills"
You may have it any way you like,
professor, ana you may call IL whatever
you please" said the drug clerk as no
bowed with an expression that indicated
that he felt himself somewhat crushed.
"Well, I'll call it cwin-ain. But you
can call 1t almost any old thing and you
will be pretty sure TO bo right, according
to somebody who has made dictionary in
the last 80 years If it works in as many
different ways as it is pronounced will
either be killed or cured before morning"
Then the philologist laughed and said,
cts n great word, and the drug clerk
murmured, And great medicine
Later they were seen behind tho prcscrip-
ton desk discussing something that usu-
ally is absorbed with quinine and is gen.
orally pronounced excellent. York
sun,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
HIS HORSES
SUFFoCAIED.
Frank Slavln'S Barn on
Fire Once More.
WORK OF AN INCENDIARY.
Thirteen Horses We're Killed by
the Dense Smok..
LITTLE DAMAGE TO TIE BARN.

A fire broke out In Contractor Frank
Slavin's barn on Atwells avenue about ii
o'clock last night. IL did little damage to
the building. but caused the death Of 10
horses, which were suffocated by smoke.
Smoke was discovered coming out of the
building by Officer Q. A. Tanner, who
rang in the alarm from box 226 The
ground floor of the barn is stable and in
the upper story Is hall The noise made
by the terror stricken horses aroused the
neighborhood and before tho department.
arrived, citizens were on the spot forcing
in the doors and trying to get out the
horses. The smoke was so dense that 1t
was impossible 10 got far into the build
ing and inside the horses were plunging
about and neighina with terror.
There were ID horses in the stable,
many OF which.in their fright, had broken
their halteis Two OF them that were
near the door were taken out and the rest
were killed by smoke.
The fire itself had gained very little
headway and was put out with very little
difficulty by the department
Frank Carberry of Enaine IA fell from
n bank wall mt the rear of the barn, dis
tance OF 10 feetss 10 the ground below,
striking on his head, and sustaining
severe injury. HE body was badly
wreuched and his head bruised and
severely cut.
Us was taken 20 his home In depart
ment wagon when .he had recovered
enough To be moved.
After the fire was put out the 10 dead
horses were found In the harm. Onn OF
these was fine .animal valued at fGOO.
The others were team horses valued AZ
slOO each.
This IL the sixth time I'm two years that
Mr. SlnNin has lost several hotses.by iiro
from unknown causes.
Mr.. Slavin suspects all the fires have
been set by some enemy. Several wears
ago a man named @ Donneil was convict
el of settling fire to one Uf hts barns.
another barn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
HOW TO AVOID LIGHTNING.
Some Valuable Advice as to What to DO
In a storm.

In storm.
"What should we do when caught in q
Thunderstorm"
Campbell Swinton says lightning is
most apt to strike projecting objects-for
example, a tree. On that principle you
ought to keep clear of trees, Just as you
would keep clear of a hayrick. Similarly,
If you are in fat spacc--take n farmers 3
feld--you should make yourself as little
an objective as possible. If everything
pbout is level, you yourself become tho pro-
jectivc point which may attract the light
ming. Therefore lie down fiat on the
ground, or even better, get into hole.
"A person who took shelter in a hole,
Campbell Swinton continued, "would be
absolutely safe, should think. Even If
the lightning were TO strike the ground
near by its power would scatter so much
that he would hardly be likely TO come to
harm. Then, If you are in house while
a thunderstorm is raging, the safest shell
ter would be found in the cellar-that Is,
far away from the objective parts of the
building. For myself, / am rather skep-
tical how many folks would care to crawl
into hole or plunge into a cellar. You
see, the risk 10 life and limb in England
from lightning is very small indeed-so
small that the average man would run 1T
rather than disturb himself"
Il suppose the idea which you have in
dicated TO me explains the damage that
factory chimneys and the chimneys Of
dwelling houses occasionally sustain from
lightning"
".Tust so. They arc points of attraction.
Not only that, but there must be an addi-
tional attraction in the column of warm
air which rises from chimney when a
fire is burning beneath it. / once saw a
chimney struck by lightning, and smoke
had been issuing from it. There were
various neighboring chimneys, but so far
as / could make out none Of them was
active The incident occurred while / was
sitting in the Wellington club, and the
damaged chimney belonged to house on
the other side of Grosvenor crescent. -
London Chronicle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
FISH AS FOOD.
Easy of Digestion and Wholesome Arti-
Gle of Diet.

It has been frequently stated that fish
diet, by virtue of the phosphorus which it
contains is prcominently adapted TO nour-
ish the brain, and that those who suhsist
on 1t largely are distinguished for their
brightness and intellectually. 10 Is per-
fcctly true that small percentage of phos-
phorus enters into the composition of the
healthy brain. and while it is also true
that fish contains moro or less phosphorus
that may and probably docs pass into tho
circulation 10 Is yet To be proved either by
theory or hy experience that n diet OF fish
is ON the whole better adapted 20 supply
the waste Of tho brain than liberal yari-
ETY. OF other alinentary substances and
especially of meats Fish Is easy OF diges-
tion and creates little vascular excitement
and consequently forms light and whole
some article nf diet. salt water fish are the
best OF any, as their flesh Is more solid,
more agreeable and healthy, less exposed
o. pu,Fesccnce aud less yiscid. They pos
sess these excellent qualities when fresh.
Whom salted. they have all the properties
Of salt fish and consequently its disadvan-
tages.
Those flsh which have scales ore In geu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
AT THE NORTH END.
Minigle's Ear Bltt:n by His Step-Father.
MySt:ry Solv.d.

MySt.ry S0lv.d.
Patrick Holton end his step-son John
Minigb, had decidedly unpleasant time
ns their home on Sherwood street last
night A discussion arose over some
trifiing matter and 1t waxed loud and
fierce for time. Mr. Holton says his
step-son tried in number OF ways 10 do
him injury anu in oruer To protect HIM
sell he got pretty close grip on his step
sons ear The result Of this closeness OF
the step-fatner to the step-son was that
tho latter's ear was severely bitten 10y the
former. Ihe physician who was called in
20 dross the wound on Minigb's ear says
the bite ~ apt To cause considerable
trouble Minigh is about "a years OF age
and his step-father is gocd deal older.
MYSTERY SOLVED.
A man named Bowers was locked up at
the Second police station the night before
last on suspicion. It was not general
charge that hung ever him, but he was
wanted on account Of certain night
Journeys made by him 10 some unknown
place OF course. the man had the right
10 pay night visits to friends in the
suburbs. but as he was not known To be
q farmer, in fact. as stories OF nis al
legged occupation were OF quite different
tenor, the prest nee of lots of hens feathers
III lllc WhkDD lHtb 10 uHtu III ROlHk AWAY
and coming back led neighbors AID po-
lice to do some talking. The starting
point Of these mysterious trips was on
Randall street.
Yesterday Deputy Sheriff Briggs Of
North Attleboro started out on business
trip. lie was looking for "a thief who had
stolen go hens from farmer In his vii
lage. The missing hens were traced TO
East Providenca, then across Washington
bridge and up TO Constitution Hill.
Deputy Sheriff Briggs lost rbs trail there,
but he kept right on TO the Second sta
tion, when. Of 4 course, tue story
caused the folks then To think Bowers
was the man wanted. Bowers was kept
at the station and an interview resulted
satisfactorily u the police and tue dep
uty sheriff from the adjoining state.
NORTH END NOTES.
A bad spot In the square about north
east of Green's barber shop was the cause
of a number OF horses making "a sudden
change in their course yesterday. The
bad place was fixed up. but this morn
Ing the roadbed had started sinking
again.
The police made three arrests last
might.
1t was Officer Charles r. Fort who
notified the Providence Gas company OF
the explosionson Randall street yesterday
morning. officer Fort says he thought
he would have a double quick passage to
the station so severe was the shock
caused by the explosion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
The ONLY WAY
Is TO Get Down to Causes 4
Providence Citizen Tells How
She Did II.

10 was'sn Irish student who, attempt.
ne to refute the professors lecture on
Cause and Effect. objected to the axio.
natic principle that cause Is always
first and effect consequence, and Illus
trated his idea or theory by citing one Of
his countrymen pushing wheelbarrow.
Whatever reason may be necessary to
establish the IrlsbinGn's contention, one
thing is sure, is certain, Is incontroverti-
BILE. cause always goes FIRST IN kidney dis
ease and the effect follows. Now had
backs are common In Providence. II tho
fact could be impressed upon tho pubic
that Doan's Kidney Pills disposs of kid.
ney complaint and its CONSEQUENCES what
n word OF suffering would be prevented.
Perhaps the example OF Mrs. James kea-
nedy OF 3S4 Wsybosset street, may IN
fiuence our readers TO try Deans Kidney
Pills II they are pestered with backache
OF 10 advise their friends 10 do so if they
are victims OF his too prevalent trouble
Mrs. kennedy says: "ror months
suffered steadily from backache. In the
morning i could SCARCELY get out Of ted
my loins were 80 sore aud stiff, and often
rad TO gradually slide and slowly twist
myself on 20 the floor. 1 nave been for
weeks that l could not walk down town.
A friend advised me TO use Doan's hid
rey Pills, and on promising 10 do so she
procured box for mo at 4. 1. JOthrop's
drug store. 81 Westminster street. 1hsy
acted like charm. l took OF the plaster-
1 had been wearing and altor two week
treatment ! Wa abin 20 ruu Saving ms
chine. 1 strongly rrge every womar in
Providence 10 use D0an's kidney PHI.
" they have ll8pknche -
\ DDans Kidney Pals for sale ly nll
dcaiers. Price - cents Maiisd by Fo-
ter Milburn Co. Buffalo y. T.. sole
ngruts for the United states
Keinemher q Q name, DIAN :, and tab,
no osher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
BRISTOL.
Funeral of Mrs. Cameron-Mortars and
Shells For Babbitt Post.


The choir OF Trinity church visited
Warren last evening TO sing at the regu-
lar service at Saint Mark q church.
The funeral of Mrs. Harriet B. Cam
eron, widow Of the late John Cameron,
was solemnized yesterday afternoon from
the residence of her nephew. Isaac III.
Gorham, OF Franklin street. Rev. DIR.
George L. Locke, rector OF st. Michael 8
church, conducted the services.
Archie Miller. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Miller, underwent a third oper-
alton for cataract OIL both eyes yesterday.
1he operation was performed at Mr.
Miiler's home by DIR. Capron OF Provi-
deuce ana there Is reason to believe that
his eyesight will be restored.
Babbitt Post No In, q. A. r., held
a meeting last evening and initiated one
new mem ber. a communication was re-
ceved from the war department stating
that two mortars and twenty shells will
soon be landed at Governors Island in
New York Harbor, subject To the post s
orders. some time ago the post made
application TO the government for this
gift. As soon "a landed the post will, re-
ceiye them and IL Is expected they will ba
located on the soldiers burial lot on Bris-
tol Neck.
A number OF friends from here visited
Warren last evening and gave MIR. and
Mrs. Eugene Seymour surprisv, IL being
the first anniversary OF their marriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-11
WARREN.
Fined For Rev:llug-Petit Jurors For
the Common Pleas Division.

the Common Pleas Division.
Henry Culkin, who was arrested by
Officer Connolly on complaint OF his par
ents for creating disturbance at their
home on State street, pleaded guilty to re-
Yelling in the Fifth District Court and
was fined 81 and costs
John Butterworth. Benjamin Butter
worth, George Is. Arnold. Henry Burr,
Emile Bernard, Edward = Monroe
Thomas Il. Conner and David T.. Black
have Leen drawn as petit jurors at the
common pleas division of the supreme
court of the county next Wednesday
morning Mt Bristol.
Mrs Sarah Abbott and daughter, who
have been visiting friends in New York
for the past six weeks, arrived home
Friday morning.
lhe found ations for the new depot are
nearly con p,eted and the rev highway
in extensiu.. of Railroad avenue Is also
nearly finished. The sidewalks OF the
high ways have been substantially curbod
on both sides with granite.
The Epworth league, connected with
the Methodist church. held its regular
monthly social In the church parlors Fri
day evening which was largely attended
The subject for the evening was the Life
of Chas. Wesley.