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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
MAKING OLD-TIME SOLDIERS
HAPPY.

The desirability Of providing some suitable
employment and amusement for the soldiers
in the National Home early engaged the at
tention Of Congress In the report which the
committee on military affairs Of the Senate
mado TO the Forty seventh Congress,
through myself, in 1882, the committee speak
ing Of the home at the national capital, said:
GAS a largo number Of men at the home,
while they have ample accommodations and
magnificent grounds, find life very drcary for
want Of some occupation such as they can
perform, or some amusement, the committee
are Of the opinion that there should be
established a simple military organization,
which the members of the home who are able
TO do duty should he mustered into, and
the necessary commissioned officers
should be appointed. From this o ganizati on
details could be made for guard duty and for
exrta duty, such as work on the grounds, for
which small allowance per diem could be
made. A band might be organized among
the inmates, and snail outlay of money
would provide them with bowling alleys and
billiard rooms, and such other amusements OF
that character as might be found necessary.
with these additions the committee believe
that the men would be more content, have
better health and the discipline of the insti-
tuition would be much improved. These
recommendations have been, as far as possible,
carried out in the management OF the ma.
tional homes. Details are made from the
men for service in the kitchen, dining rooms
and halls, and each man takes his turn on
the roster TO serve. Special details are made
for mechanical work and for labor on the
grounds for which n small per diem IL al
lowed. Preference il given in these details TO
those men who did not draw pensions, 80 rs
10 provide them with . small sum OF pocket
money Hon. William j. sewell, United
states Senator from New Jersey, IN Ihs IL
lustrated American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

We have an inquiry as TO why IL is that
tire Post Once DEPARTMENT In afiixipg
their letter boxes. place so many of them
actual permanent obstruction TO the walk
liable as "a source al danger by people
runping into them. whereas II they were
placed on line with tho curbings there
would bo no obstruction and no source
of danger. fA'
On stretch of couple of blocks on
Westminster street are six of the new
letter boxes, and five OF them stick out
into the sidewalk air in way to make
il EN- barrassing for any but tho most
skillful navigator through "A crowd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
WARNING TO DOG KISSERS.

lt has been proven by scientists that
microbes and germs are more FOND of
human bongs than uf dogs 80, aside
from the fact that 10 is "a ropulsivo habit,
do not kiss your dog, no matter how dear
it may be to you. A dog, even though Of
high pedig will wander about, and
IN AXE the acquaintance of less-cared for
animals. From them he gathers choice
collection Of microbes The mistress who
embraces him rapturously on his return
my contract diphtherin, cancer. typhoid,
and other disagreeable diseases lurking
In his hair and around his mouth. In
many cases whens a malignant disease
appears unaccountnbly. 10 may be traced
90 the ret dog. Again, dogs are rs likely
90 contract serious Illness from their
owners. Dogs are as prone TO diphthona
as human beings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
WHERE NAVY FLAGS ARE MADE

All flags used In the United states
navy are made by women at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. In the great sewing room
from twenty 10 thirty women are as
sem bled daily TO work on the flags Not
only is our own "Old Glory" mi ade by
them. but also the Tags OF every nation
in whose waters our vessels sail Some
of the women grow old in tho service.
for the workers in the department are
preferred for their skill ms needle workers
and not on account q partisan influence.
The worK lasts all the year round, and
ss there is no fuctuation in tie wages
of the willing workers Uncle Sam's flag.
makers never talk striks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

or eighty negroes who have been
lynched in the South since tho begin
ming of the year. it appears that only
fourteen were charged with assaulting
white women-the crime that according
to prevailing popular impression is the
chief. If not only. excuse advanced for mob
violence and race vengeance.
Apparently TO make killing game OF
the black man is not so frequently justi-
fled even by the ideas OF Southern chiv.
arly, as we have been lead to suppose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Rev. B. Fay Mills is preaching in Bos-
ton on basis of Christianity without
creed He is mem Der of both the Pres
byterian and the Congregational churches.
Which reminds us OF an observation Of
the late Josh Billings TO tho effect that
there are many kinds CT religion but only
one kind Of piety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

From the point OF view OF the
Citizens Union" said President Low at
the mass meeting of Endorsement In New
ork last evening. "this campaign has
only one obiect-nam sly, 20 secure good
government for the CITY Of New York.
10 the unparalleled outsider IL looks
as II the one object Of the Citizens
Union was the triumph of Tammany
Hall.
At any rate that's the practical direc-
tion that the object is taking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Ii is now proved that the late Barney
Barnato had only 50. 900. 900 to his name
AS ho travelled on "A credit of eight or ten
times that, it is conceivable that his sui
eide was due to fear that he could not
keep the wolf from the door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

The fields are brown and crisp. The
partridge is fat and fly. 1t is glorious
October and tho fellow who isn't glad
that he is alive must have something on
his conscience that Nature is not respon-
sible for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
A Fine Display.

The fno display OF iewcry and -ilvorwnro
20 De- seen in the new store of the BixLy Nil.
YER Company n the bodcrcr building las
MathcWsDn street, l- attracting "A great deal
" attention, and the most fastidioue in taste
can find what ho desires. Tho exhibition OF
cut glass. pictures frames and art pottery
is every hno and attracts stream 81 admirers.
Everything IN the stof q is modern and uf
good quality, tie stock Icing large and OF
great variety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
CITY OF PRoyIDENCE.
TAX OF 1897.

Whereas the Board of Assessors OF the city
OF Providence have assessed tax in accord.
nnce with Chapter 7S9 OF the Ordinances, and
the City Treasurer has received a warrant 10
collect the same. notice is hereby given TO Cll
persons assessed by said TAX 10 pay their
respective taxes at the offico of the City
Treasurer o. between the first and twenty
second days Of October, A. ID. 1897, inclusive
The City Treasurer will attend daily dur
ing said pert Sundays and holidays ex-
cepted), az his o lice from o'clock n IN. 20
o'clock -. M, except Saturdays, ON Satur.
days his Office will close at o'clock p. m.
Interest will bo added az the rate of eight
per contum per annu from October LIST, 1897
on all taxes and assessments not paid before
o'clock y. IN. on FRIDAY, October -, 1897
Said taX includes assessments made for the
layout and extension OF Lexington avenue
furnishing curbstones, constructing sidewalks
and erecting "A building contrary 10 law.
INQUIRIES BY MAIL as no TIE
AMOUNT OF TAX WILL BE PRoMPTLY
MITTED AT THE ENDER's RISK BY
CHGGK OR MONEY ORDER, BUT CHECKS
SENT ~ MAIL MUST BE SENT ON
OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ~, 1897.
ID. Il. ID. GRANGER, City Treasurer
S3D-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

The Book; and
on
T.
b ,andw
building will and
al
Even
Schools s desiring Eng gi School, viii 1 receive 3 hs
h r &c a :
Academy Building
In fandaS stree s1n EBnning
Thy stree tC hoo
he sch ar re from 8 o
%'oo are from 9l5 O'Clock and the school are follows
Branch school Sl99o Building
tSsass a shSe @ esio5 i III By @ @ siaoI Badains @ 5 station ns
MMP@a MMIPP@a sshoi @ % ODD Fellows % BaPidnss Ps
slsh crne lem Al
North Main street school FOR Hebrews IN Ward
orms street Fire
Street Ioo, Commons nGnmma oh
Common in s,lodB
desiring
Meeting between North Mahpnd Benefit
iglanS IN GmmmarSc SclooH
October
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

The big Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
has corralled all the Eastward Atlantic
records. too. The prospect is that the
ocean races of next summer will DC CON
fined strictly to competition for second
nlAcn only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

cording to general sentiment, has gone
whore it belongs But Boston folk are not
50 sure that the Temple Cup is to be
disposed of with similar appropriateness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Actor Joseph Holland kept his audience
in q rear Ia his comedy playing In At
lantn. Ca. while bic wife lay dying a
thousand miles Sway. lie took ths first
traiB available 90 so TO her and the
audience then discovered how far his
seart had been from the part he played.
stage life is full Of pathetic contrasta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

60 Lord Salisbury declines 10 talk
about seals with Russia and japan in
the debate, but will cheerfully oonf'r
with the American representatives.
Tho British lion is sometimes very par
ticular about the company he keeps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

1t looks like a race between Seth Low
and Warhorse Pat Gleason to see who
will yet the fewest votes in the Greater
New York election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
The weybosset Tablets

Contain 20 sheets Of Wedding Plated Papor
made IN three sizes, pain and ruled. Com
mercial note size, Is ccnts cash. $50 per
dozen packet sire, Do. each letter size, Doc.
each Sold Wholesale and retail by W. X
Potter, Westminster. corner snow street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
MARRIED.

AFFAM-PLATT-Oct. q, at the parson.
age Of the Cranston Street M. f. church,
10y Rev. +. J. Follansbee Miss Susie
Platt and Elmer Weston GRAHAM, both of
Arlington, Il. ].
ANGELL- COWEN-ln this city, 9th ult.,
by the Rev. Delaney q. Rice, Jesse Walter
Angel ana Bertha Cowen, both Of Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

A corner in shingles is threatened, and
IL will doubtless meet with the sympa-
thotic approval Of the small boy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, OF the
STATE OB RHODE ISLAND, OF
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
several TOWNS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

The Ninth Annual Convention of the
American Bottlers Association Is un-
cofked In Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Jack Frost nips us rs gently as any
cooling dove these nights
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Subscription rates Daily News by mail or carrier,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Kaufmann'S,
Fourth and Broad.

Page: James l.. Treadway, OF Pittsyl-
yania: Joseph NJ. Crute, OF Prince Ed
ward: Timothy Rives, of Prince George;
William Il. Lipscomb, Of Prince William;
Seldom Longley, of Pulaski; X. IL. Beale'
of Richmond and Westmoreland; w. w.
Moffitt. of Roanoke county; w. =. Hous-
ton. of Rockbridge; George &C. Grafton
of Rockingham; w. A. Ayers, or Russeli ,
G. II. Judge, Of Smythe; j. B. Prince Oh
Southampton ]. #. West, OF Sussex; j.
III. Stuart, OF TaZewell; Giles COOK, Jr''
OF Warren; David G. Cummings OF WASH
ineton. and William l.. Fulton, of Wythe.
The nominations, as whole, were
made by reclamation, in accordance with
the resolution under which the body was
working. The caucus then adjourned.
The contested cases will be taken up to-
night. and the session is certain TO be
interesting
Heard I'm the Lobby.
One OF the most interesting or the
iudgeships is that in the district tm-
hrocing Alexandria and Fairfax counties
The incumbent, Judge j. Nj. Love, Is OPP
nosed tyy Colonel Barley, the member Of
the House. The latter Is confined at home
nv sickness, but Messrs. Samuel G.. Brent
and c. c. Carlin are here in his interests.
Delegate Willard Is managing Judge
loves canvass, and ex-senator X. wal
ton Moore and Mr.. John NJ. Johnson,
leading member of the Alexandra Bar
are here in his behalf.
Hon. James N. Stubs. OF Gloucester
will introduce a bill in regard to bring
ing about certain changes In the manage
ment of the penitentiary. Among the
most important amendments TO the exist
ing laws is one enlarging the NUMBER OF
the members of the Board OF Directors
from three to seven, three to be from
Richmond and four from other sections OF
the State. The members OF the board are
to be appointed by the Governor, ana
the Board Of Directors are TO elect
superintendent on and after January l,
1900. The bill intends TO give the Board
OF Directors additional powers. apd rer
duce those Of the Superintendent.
Senator Barksdale, who has already
made his name by the introduction OF
bill TO prohibit the playing of football,
Is receiving letters from persons all over
the State commencing him for the course
he has taken. Senator Barksdale went
out 10 see the football game few days
ago. When asked what he thought or
the sport, the Senator replied: There
were only nine of the twenty-five players
hurt. and ] saw only two who were so
badly injured that they had TO be car
ried from the field. ] was told that the
game yesterday was a very tame anair'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08

ington, which II is proposed TO hold in
1889 at Alexandria and Mt. Vernon. This
proposition was referred to the Commit
tee on Propositions and Grievances,
which will meet this morning at 10
o'clock. II the Grand Lodge accepts the
proposition 1t will mean the entertain
ment Of the representatives of fifty-seven
grand lodges from ali over the United
States. besides numerous delegates from
Canada, Mexico, and other foreign coun-
tries. The programme suggested for this
great occasion is arranged for the two
days as follows:
Mornng-Special communication of the
Grand Lodge of Virginia in the hall OF
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. O.;
reception Of invited guests.
Afternoon-Sermon or historical address
In Christ church.
Evening-Oration by some very eminent
Mason.
MISUNDERSTANDING to the tomb at Mt.
Vernon, under escort of Old Dominion
Commandery. No. ii, X. T., and other
communicates, and military Of AleXan-
dria. Salute by a naval vessel of the
United States, If the Secretary will so
order Short addresses by the Grand
Master of Virginia and other Grand Mas
ters Return to Alexandria.
Evening-Banquet.
BYLAWS MAY BE DISPENSED WITH.
one Of the most interesting matters
under discussion was the suggestion
that the bylaws be dispensed with in
subordinate lodges. 1t seems TO be the
idea that the master should be supreme
I'm his lodge and not restricted by by
laws. and the matter was referred TO a
committee OF three, who are to report
with their recommendation tomorrow
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Interested I'm the Aged Women.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Pickett Camp,
Confederate Veterans, held very inte-
resting meeting on Monday afternoon, y
large number OF the members being press
ent. Several applications for membership
were received and accepted. Assistance
in the form OF groceries and fuei was
given needy families or Confederate SOL
diers. who applied for aid.
The object which lies nearest TO tho
hearts OF the ladies' at present Is the es~
tablishment OF q home for INDECENT con-
federate women. and how best 20 add to
the fund which was started at the les
tival" given In May for this purpose me
auxiliary is very DESTROYS OF seeing inc
work begin. but II the way does not
seem. clear enough 70, them to p n,rcsss.
issued al the festival stated, to pur
the old ladies' who have applied for en-
trance into such an institution In some
existing home for aged and infirm women:
The auxiliary meets every nrst ann
third Monday OF each month, AT the next
meeting the election OF officers for inc
Coming wear will take place, and II Is
hoped ali members will be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
IulM lbs uEyER's snNs. 9Th avn BROAD:
organist Miss Mary Hancock. assistant
organist.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

organst.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. David Moody, Of waverly. is in the
city visiting friends and relatives.
The County Court OF Chesterfield Will
convene next Monday for the December
term.
Mr.. D. L. Pulliam went TO Chesterfield
Courthouse yesterday on legal business.
At a recent term OF the Circuit Court
Of Chesterfield. Judge j. NJ. Gregory was
appointed a commissioner In chancery,
in the place of Mr.. j. M. G.. Fitzpatrick
postmaster OF Swansboro'.
The funeral OF Mrs. Maria Il. Cheat
ham, whose death occurred Sunday eve-
ming. took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock at Salem church Rev. T. j.
Nettles conducted the service, and tho
interment was made In the church bury
ing-ground.
The funeral Of Mrs. Fendley. who also
died Sunday evening. took place ye-ter-
day afternoon from the residence, near
Centralia, and the interment was made
at Centralla.
The following gentlemen from this city
were delegates to the meeting OF the
Grand Lodge OF Masons at the RlchmoVl
Masonic Temple last night: Worshipful-
Master Joseph l. Galloway, Senior Warden
W. Lance Walker, and Junior-Warden
w. j. Morrissette. Alternates-James
W. Craig, Henry A. Maurice, and Thomas
ii. Fisher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08

Mr.. WinDOrne then eApldlneu MS OD-
ject in introducing the resolution. II
was for the purpose OF calling attention
to the excessive criminal expenses paid
I'm certain counties, as compared with
others, and while not Directing to the
Judges OF the county courts in question,
he stated that as they were responsible
for the approval of bills for criminal eX-
penses ne submitted that 1t was the
duty of the Legislature to inquire into
such criminal expenses before approving
the course OF the judge under whose
administration they were incurred.
In calling the roll the following counties
were. therefore, passed by In order that
the criminal expenses might be investi-
gated. buchanan, Dickinson, Greenes-
vile Franklin, Patrick, Scott, warwick
and Wise.
MANY JUDGES ARE NAMED.
The roll OF the counties was then called
IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL order, and the following
Judges. all OF whom the the incum-
bents' were placed in nomination by meIh-
hers from their respective counties: Jonn
w O. blackstone. of Accomac; John M
white. OF Albemarle; George w. Ander-
son. OF Allegheny, Bath, and craig; II.
r. Farrar. of Amelia; ID. A. CHRISTIAN, Oh
Appomattox: Galloway Brown OF beu-
ford. BerndTu hdsOis VI Die'iN'
w breckenridge, of Botetourt; John Il.
Marsh. of buckingham; stephen Adams,
OF Campbell; Isaac ii. Christian Oh
charles City and New Kent; Boylar
Green. of Charlotte; w. l. Clopton, OF
Chesterfield; w. l.. Jeffress, of Culpeper;
Thomas NJ. Miller. Of Cumberland ana
Powhatan; y. j. Epps, OF Dinwlddle; u
NJ White, OF Fauquier; William Nj. Atkin-
son. of Frederick and the Corporation
Court of the city of Winchester; james
c. Pagget, of Grayson; j. NJ. McMullen'
Of Greene and Madison; William X.
Rarksdale. OF Halifax; s. c. Redd. or
Hanover; T. Ashby Wickham, Of Henrico;
George II. Atkinson. Of Isle OF wight;
John G.. Dew. OF King and Queen; John
G Ewell, of Lancaster and Northumber-
land: f. w. Pennington. OF Lee; f. w.
Sims. of Louisa; G. Taylor Garnett, OF
Mathews and Middlesex: WILDER j. Kilby,
of Nansemond; Thomas p. Fitzpatrick,
OF Nelson; w. NJ. Portlock, OF Norfolk;
Gilmer S. Kemball. OF Northampton
Charles f. Goodwin, OF Nottoway; James
w. Morton, OF Orange; L. T. Booten, or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
Meeting of the A. r. v. A. Ladies.

The Association for the Preservation or
Virginia Antiquities held It's nontnly
meeting I'm the rooms OF the Historical
Society yesterday at noon. In the absence
OF Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. J. Taylor Eliyson oc-
cupied the chair. Mrs. Enders Robinson
was elected as chairman OF the P1iDllca-
ton Committee. There Were ,p ,cson'
Mesdames Valentine, RObinsons, Ellyson,
Hotchkiss. Claiborne, Lyons. Lightfoot,
Wexford. Bruce, and Robinson.
Business of special importance was set
tied, in addition TO routine WORK
fine. and Henry Taylor were appointed
To arrange for the tea January 4th, 10
which friends OF the association WIZ Do
invited. 49,.
Mesdames Hotchkiss chairman ana
Lanes LYONS assistant chairmanl VIII
have charge OF the play TO be given during
tho winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08
AFTER MISS HIGGINys AssAILANT.
CoIored Man Arrested and EXAM
fued lint Proves an Abb.

The police are bending their energies To-
wards the discovery Of the assaiiant Oh
Miss Higgins. Clue after clue Ii peine
followed up but 80 far. though several
cases have been Investigated. the right
trail has not been found.
AS an incentive to the police ana the
general public Mayor Taylor has onerea
a reward OF 500 for evidence that WIN
lead to the arrest and conviction OF tho
guilty party.
Yesterday colored man named An
drews--on whom suspicion had fallen oy
reason OF his acquaintance with one Oh
Mr.. Higginss servants. and from the ract
that he had been seen loafng about the
house during the evening-was arrested
by ssrgeants Tomlinson and Gibson. ana
was rigidly examined In the office or inc
commemorative Attorney. 1t transpired.
however that Andrews had been at the
Higgins residence until about $50: but ne
was able to give an account OF n's now
ments for the rest Of the night, and his
statements were all substantiated BY W.T.
nessess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-08

MILLIONAIRE DIES IN RICHMOND.
Mr.. siegfried Gruner Passed Away
at the Jefferson.

Mr.. Siegfried Gruner, prominent cot
ton broker Of New York, and for several
terms president of the New York Cotton
Exchange, died at the Jefferson Hotel, in
this city Monday night Mr.. Gruner mad
been South, and was returning North
with his wife. He reached Richmond on
Sunday. and was assigned to one OF the
handsomest suites in the palatial hos
telry. on Monday he was stricken with
apoplexy in his room, and died that
night. His remains were shipped to New
York yesterday morning.
Mr.. Gruner was senior member of the
cotton-brokerage firm of Gruner & Co.,
of New York. and one Of the largest
operators in the cotton market. 1t is re-
ported that he made about million
dollars on the recent decline In cotton.
Mr.. Gruner was several times elected
president Of the New York Cotton Tx
change, and at one time was heavy
operator on the Coffee Exchange.