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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-26

n sign Of heart disorder. Don't neglect
the symptom. Heart troubles develop
insidiously and rapidly. II have used two
bottlcs OF DIR. Agncw's Cure FOR the
Heart, and have bccn entirely cured of
palpitation and fluttering of the heart.
1 cannot estimate the valac Of this great
remedy believe II has saved my life.
James Orr. Alliance, q. sold by Il. u.
Iothrop. - Westminster street; Blanding
a. Blandiug. 81 and IS Wcybossct street {;
Geo. l.. Clahin a. Co.. 62 TO ~ south
Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-26
To Abolish Capital Punishment.

Denver, Col. March % The state
Senate has pas~'d the Engly bill provid.
ing for the abolition of capital punish
mont The bill recently passed the House
and now only awaits the Governors
signature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-26

The adult scalp should be thoroughly
washed occasionally to remove the oily
particles, then apply Halls Hair Remover
TO give the hair a natural color.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-26
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR.

nFFlCE OF lsItihI-hOlSE lNSfECIOt,
~ Third District, Tompkinsville. N. Y,
March 18th, 1877. Proposals will be received
at this office until y o'clock M. on TUES
DAY, the 18th day OF APRIL. for furnishing
and delivering Fuel for Vessels and stations
in this District, for the fiscal year ending
June 81 1873. Forms OF proposals and printed
specifications, giving full particulars as 10 tho
kind OF fuel required the qrnn 1ty and quail
ity, and the terms Of de livery and payment,
can be obtsined M this Office. The bidder
IN every case must furnish, with his bid.
certified check, in sum equal TO three
rer G. MT. OF the amount of the bid. The
check Is 20 tc drawn to the order Of the Sec-
retary of the Treasury, and, in the case Of an
unsuccessful bidder, II will be returned to
him after tive award IL made. 1t will be ro-
turned to the successful bidder when his con-
tract il signed and approved by the Depart
ment. N he should fail 10 make the contract,
the certified check deposited by him shall be-
come the property Of the United States. Tho
United States reserves the right TO incroass
or diminish. during the fiscal year. the quan.
Titles OF any item or article named in the
specifications, and n clause TO that effect will
be inserted I'm the contract: and the right To
reject any or all bids and 20 waive defects
therein X also reserved. A. =. SNOW. Com
mander, u. :. N, Light House Inspector.
mt2l-wed fri.mon-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-26
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,

OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,
" Third District, at Tompkinsville, Y,
March 18th, 1897. Proposals will be received at
this Office until IL o'clock M, on TUESDAY,
the 18th day of APRIL, 1897, for maintaining
all the Buoys now in
Channels OF Lake Champlain.
Pawtucket River. X. /.
Taunton River Mass.
Housatonic River. Conn.
The Huds N River between New York City
and Troy, N. Y.
Fire Island Inlet and Great South Bay,
south side of Long Island, N. Y.
New Inlet, south side of Long Island, n. Y.
Jones inlet, south side Of Long Island n. Y.
Rockaway West Channel, south side OF Long
Island, n. Y.
Hog Island Inlet, south side of Long Island.
N Y.
Stamford Harbor, Conn,
and such others as may be authorized, for
one year, from the first day of July next.
Forms of proposal and printed specifications,
showing whnt il required, can be had by ap-
plying t1 this office. The right is reserved to
reject any all lids, and TO waive any de-
fects, and to increase the number of buoys in
each Of the highways named. clause 70 this
effect will be inserted in the contract. A. $.
SNOW, Commander, u. :. N, Lighthouse
Inspector. mr2i-wcd fri non-3t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

change his course and trust more TO his
head and less to his heels, and II was m
deed grand sight 10 see him coihliS
across an open field Of two hundred acres
with pack CT thirty-one dogs pehihu
him. each trying TO Outrun ana cutlery the
other After running straight away Tor
two miles and one half, he again doubled,
running through a farm yard. thereby
l,pins to throw his pursueis OF
which he = ,eeded in doing for short
while.
But the dogs quickly struck his trail
back Of the farm-yard and here we really
had the sweetest music as we were run
ming in series of valleys surrounded
with wooccd hills. and the voices of tho
dogs echoed and re-echoed, making IL
sound like q thousand voices in one grand
chorus.
WHERE ONE HAD A MONOPOLY.
All we had TO do was TO sit on our
horses and listen, interrupted every httie
while by etch man who had hound III
tho chase swearing that his dog was DO
ing ali tn leading and that the other
dogs were nowhere; but walt until the
dogs come into the open heids, theh ohiy
one man will do the talking, and he VIII
be The owner Of the leading dog, the
others will suddenly be struck blind. deal
The fox. finding the pace too hot for
him. decided 10 again seek the protection
Of the sneep. After hunninS short dls,
and again put q dOg-prOof wire fence De
tween himself and his pursuerS. lie had
dor this on so many occasions that ne
thought he was safe to-day. The DOGS,
after being thrown cut by these manoeu-
vres. finally struck his trail, and with
fier1 euess in their voices that spoke OF
nc rest until death. they commenced TO
drive the fox, pushing him up hill and
down valley. and giving him no time 10
trv his tricks. lie ran through no fewer
than three sheep lots, but all In vain. as
the dogs were running to Kill. and moth
ing but death would satisfy them.
The last mile and one-half of the chase
was in sight of everybody, across grand
piece of country. each dog trying TO Out
run its neighbOr bat Mr.. John Sweeneys
large black and tan bitch Fllrt win
wonderful burst OF speed, leading the
pack.
The fox darted into the woods, hard
pressed by the dogs, followed by some
of the horsemcn, but, strange 10 relate.
the fox was 50 hard pressed that he at
tempted TO double. and he was caught
IN the open field.
Mr. r. f.. Sweeney, after n spirited ride
on his fine daughter of Milan. Lily Nor
son. captured the brush. Mr.. John q.
Shelton on Cassius being a close second.
and John II. Chafiin on Fighting Creek
coming I'm third. The fox proved to be a
fine old dog fox. ...
JOHN HARVIE CHAFFIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

was made by an Ingenious man. named
n y Powell who manufactured them
for sale.
The fixture. as 1t is. consists OF round.
wooden stand, about four inches in di-
ameter, and from the centre Oh this stand
rises a wooden peg or PIN about ten
inches higa and half an inch thick.
Around this peg the compond wax taper
or candle is cooled, which taper is about
one-auarter of an inch In diameter. When
you wish 10 light IT, you place the end
of the coil six or eight inches from the
end. and on top OF the peg, and press it
until II sticks to thepes' then Hght IL.
After II burns down TO hear the peg.
raise II up higher. and again press II to
the neg. IL will burn in this manner I'M
I'll II is exhausted.
/ am tod this taper or candle Will burn
about thirty hours, and was very much
used during the war. The bottom OF the
stand to this wax candle has a printed
label pasted upon II, with the following
On IT:
Powell, Spiral Taper; manufactured
by r. s. Powell. Wayside. Mecklenburg
county, Va Directions Uncoil,
straighten, and raise six or eight inches.
press the taper 10 the stick, then light;
raise the taper before It burns down to
tho stick"
Another curiosity and ono very much
in use during the war. was wooden
bottom shoe. They were said TO be very
warm. and kept the feet dry. They were,
however. very stiff and clumsy. and no
ono wore them scarcely except the poor.
In the country. various substitutes
were used. for instance. wheat and pota-
toes were used as a substitute for coffee
and sorghum molasses was used in place
OF sugar. Now think OF potatoe coffee
and sorghum sweetening Wasn't this
"a dainty dish TO set before the king"
The present generation will never know
the privations and sufferings OF their
fathers and mothers during those unhap-
py days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
JUSTICH JOHN'S COURT.
= Tramp Threatens To Do Up" Police
man aud GETS Twelve Months.

Thomas Dugan was an indignant sus-
picous character yesterday. Friday
night he. In company with two others
OF his kind. went out on foraSlns eX-
petition. They made their rendezvous
in an a!ley-V ay on Second street near
Broad, and when people passed that way
they were importer ed TO contribute some
thing to the support Of Dusan ana ms
companions.
one man was so much frightened by
their conduct that he complained to the
police. who went in search OF the men;
DuBdn and another were captured ana
yesterday morning they appeared before
the court Of HissOnor
I'm an American citizen" said Dugan,
"and dis is a free country, 50 I'd Ike 10
say few words. Just got INTO the city,
and was on me way out when de cop
pinched me-
II want you people to stay away from
here" said HissOnor. Give him siAty
days Sergeant"
But 1 don't want sixty days said
Duean. I'm an American citizen"
You're fine specimen OF American
manhood, get back there
m as good as you are
What's that? Amt you satisfied with
sixty days? III make 1t more If you say
another word"
Dugan weakened and fell back.
IL transpired, however. that the man
had threatened to do up the officer that
arrested llillt anu WITCH iA40HplioA lNii lltA
of that he promptly extended Dugan 5
time TO " elve months.
For induiging too freely and attempt
ing to take possession Of the premises
OF Il. A. l.. Dabney. II cost Kinney Il.
Lewis $50 and costs.
Thomas Casey involuntarily handed
Keeper Of the EXchequer Thomas S2.'O
for being intoxicated.
Stephen Payne. VI. Armstrong, and y.
Jones were reported for using city water
without the requisite license, and rules
We're issued for their appearance before
HissOnOr.
c. +. Murray and w. T. Allen. whose
sons cOllided in a bicycle race a few days
ago, In which yOuns Murray was consid-
orably bruised UP. were forced TO pay
fines OF 1850 each, because the boys rode
too rapidly on the public streets.
Emilio Carroll Is an Italian capitalist.
He backs up several bar-roOms. and occa-
sionally has to pay the fines for keeping
open on Sunday.
lie was charged by Captain Thomas. OF
the First District. with keeping open last
Sunday The case was proven. and he
paid q cool $50 into the Golfers
Willie \enables boy threw stones in
the street. and it cost Willie 81.
Charles Hin and Arthur Smith scatter.
ed a lot OF straw along the public high
way. and for indulging in such outrageous
conduct they had to place 81 into the
keeping OF Sergeant Thomas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
CONFEDERATE MAX tSHIFTS.
The Ingenuity which Came from the
Necessities OF the Time.

BOYDTON, VA, March Especial
Now and then We see evidences OF the
terrible straits which the Southern
peop.e were in during the Civil War. ana
tho rising generation will be perhaps IN
terested 10 learn OF some or the many
ingenious articles, which tho force OF CIR
cuInstances drove them TO invent ana
manufacture, particularly when II Is re-
membered how many difficulties, under
which the peop'e labored. having all the
ports on the Southern coast Diockaded,
ana many foreign articles necessary Tor
manufacturing purposes excluded. and
our peopte had 10 resort 10 many schemes
and substitutes TO get alons in the manu-
featuring business.
Until 1861 scarcely any goods were man
ufectured in tho South. Among tho arti-
cles manufactured from 1851 TO 1865 was
a curiosity In the shape OF wax taper
or candle. Mr.. A. T. Harris. promi-
nenx druggist af thiA nAnaA haA onA 1t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

The young man named Frank Lamont.
who claims that he Is from Charleston.
5 c.. was taken IN charge by Detective
Gibson at 2:3U o clock yesterday afternoon
for begins on the streets.
Lamont is quite respectable in appear
ance. He has very sore leg. and carries
certificates purporting 10 be signed by
physicians-one Of Hampton, Va. the
other Of Wilson. n. c.. stating that he IS
unable 10 work He IS on his WY 10
Baltimore. where he claims to have Sis
ter.
The young man was taken TO the Sec
ond station. and will appear before JUS
tice John tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

BOSTON. March civilian Maybear.
who had his skull fractured in the sub
way explosion at fremont and Bovlston
streets. died at the Emergency HospitaI
yesterday. He IS the seventh victim OF
the accident.
State. city. and gas company officials
have made a careful examination OF the
scene OF the explosion. The transit COM
missioners have issued a statement, which
is I'm substance follows:
THE Interior OF the subway at the Mace
where the explosion occurred is appar-
emily In perfect condition. IL the exterior
is injured. II will not AFFECT the stability
OF the structure We have not seen or
heard evidence that gas has found en-
trance into any part Of the finished sub
way"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

struc,ion on the first division Of the
American Union Telegraph Company. aud
is widely known and universally pOpu-
lar In eight States.
He is a noble specimen of humanity
forty-four years OF age. stands SIX feet
five in his socks and brings down the
scales 10 the SO notch. lie Is as active
as a boy OF sixteen summers. and can
climb a telegraph pole with the agility
of a squirrel. and, besides. is an expert
electrician and constructor and re-
constructor Of telegraph lines. lie Is a
native OF Brunswick county and entered
tho telegraph business eighteen years
ago.
After leaving Rock Spring Military
Academy he retired to the farm, but soon
entered the service OF the Richmond and
Danville railway, and from that time he
has strung enough wires for the Ameri-
can Union and Western Union Telegraph
Companies 10 encircle the globe many
times.
lie has never lost day ON sickness.
and IL IS worth n month Of dyspeptic
life 10 see him scale a fifty-foOt telegraph
pole TO see that the work at its top has
been snugly done.
He has as easily mounted 10 the height
OF his profession. and is a leader IN his
Inc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
n REM1Rh 4 BILE MN.
A Gigantic Constructor of Telegraph Lines
la the South.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March g.
Special.-The telegraph lines in Char
lottesville have just been reconstructed
In the most substantial manner.
The line in Characteristic IS built OF
hfty-ieet red cedar poles and carries
seven elght-pin arms-steel-pln securely
braced. The wires which span Main street
are enclosed in two cables, with thirty
conductors each. The line between the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway and the
newly htted-up Office on Main street is
copper with nfty-nve wires. The first
testing" Office South on the Chesapeake
and Ohio and Southern railways, and
the main battery for testing troubles on
the lines, is located in Charlottesville,
under the charge Of Mr.. p. 4. Walstrum,
who has held the position Of chief oper-
ator at this important post for years.
The splendid work was accomplished
under the supervision OF Captain A. ].
Noble. one OF the biggest and biggest
hearted. most polite. and affable men of
his time. lie is superintendent OF con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

The weekly lunches that have been
given at BroaG-Street Mission are still
being continued Monday nights at l:45
O'Clock.
All who arc in need OF something TO eat
at that hour are welcome.
ANY articles Of food can be utilized. as
Whatever - not used In the lunch is dis
trbuted on Tuesday mornings at 1880
o'clock.
II is not known how long this special
work viii continue. but notice will be
given when II Is determined 10 stop. I'm
iii then contributions will be welcome.
and NAV he sent between II and or 5
and G o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
Dress The new
garnitures for
Trimmings. spring are
ready for
your choosing. All the swell
conceits are here. See them.

Black Mohair Frogs IL lie. each.
Black Mohair Frogs heavy cord. l5c.
each.
Black Mohair Frogs. half dozen styles
l9c. each.
Black and Colored SILK and Mohair
Frogs, 25c. each.
Rich Black Mohair Frogs, 20 set 59c.
the set.
Heavy Black Mohair Frogs, TO set, 75c.
the set.
Combination Sets. including set OF four
frogs. cuff trimmings and braids for
seams, sLl9 the set.
Very Handsome Black Silk Cord Mill
tary Sets. 4 TO set. $l.6S the set
Heavy SILK Cord Combination Sets. in
Guiding skirt and waist straps. collar and
cuff pieces and set Of five Frogs, $3.50 and
s39S for complete set.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

Sergeant 'romlinson recei led telegram
from Washington yesterday stating that
a man answering the description OF the
party who raised the bank-notes In this
city recently Is In custody In that city
on the charge OF working the same game.
II IL also believed that he worked the
fake In other cities.
He will be brought back hero when the
Washington people are through With
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
The New
Silks.

ness. Silk selling will be IN
usual here tomorrow. The
newness of the Silks and the
IittleneSs Of the prices-that's
why.
2o-inch China SILK. in beautiful Foulard
patterns. I'm the following colors: Green
and white. brown and white, black and
different colored combination; the regular
soc. quality, our price 35c. yard.
2i-inch surah silk. black ground. with
colored stripes, in a full line OF coiors.
This IS unquestionably the greatest silk
bargain in the city. This goods would be
cheap at Sc: our price. SOC. yard.
23-inch India Silks. in the newest and
prettiest combinations of colOrs, such as
myrtle. old rose and white. heliOtrODe.
olive and white. black, lavender ana
white, etc. sec. a yard.
23-lnch Surah Silk, invisible striped
ground, with large. handsome Foulard de-
signs, in black and white, blue and white.
etc, extra heavy quality, and very cheap
at G5c. 4 yard
A lot of 70. s5c. and 81 Colored Taf-
feta Silks will be put on sale Monday TO
close out at 39c. yard.
2O-inch Figured Taffetas, in beautiful
changeable effects, in a large variety OF
colors. the regular 75c. goods. SOC. yard.
2O-inch Glace Taffetas. extra heavy. the
most popular silk for skirts. waists. and
general wear, sold everywhere at 60 and
75c.. our price. 55c. yard.
2O-inch Handsome All-Silk Brocade Taf-
feea, in all the swell color combinations.
large ficral and scroll designs. worth SIS.
our price SOC. yard.
20-lnch Snake-Skin MORE, the acme OF
silk weaving. the latest fad In silks for
waists, trimmings, etc, the regular 81 20
goods. our price 81. 25 a yard.
20-inch Extra Heavy Black Gros-Gra,n
Silk. with large floral designs and hand
some figures, worth fully Soc. our price
59c. yard.
Elegant Glacc Taffeta Silks, in magnih-
cent color combinations. the proper thing
for waists and Innings. &c. the yard; reg
ular sec. grade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
The Great Every visit
to the Base
Basement m ent reveals
something new
something interesting and
to9ver-p priced than elsewhere.
See the following and-eom-
pare!

See the following and-COm-
pare!
Large Size Heavy Tin Wash Boilers.
regular price 5sc., special 3lc.
Heavy Zinc Wash Boards regular price
11c., special &c. each.
Medium Size Heavy Tin Wash Boilers.
regular price 49c.. special &c. each.
25c. Double Zinc Wash Boards. special.
tic. each.
lie. Carpet Brooms. selected corn spe-
cial, 10c. each.
Csc. Carpet Brooms. sewed and capped.
special, l5c. each.
Heavy Japanned Dust Pans. regular
price l0c., special. &c. each.
Special values in White Granite Ware.
best quality:
s,piecs White Granite Toilet Sets. sps-
cial, csc. set.
Large Size Flat Meat Dishes. i2c. each.
S-inch Covered Dishes, Elsmero shape.
new and beautiful. SIC each.
10-piece Toilet Sets. complete. special.
$1.l7 the set.
White Granite Cups and Saucers. set OF
cups and 6 saucers, special price. 39c.
the set.
APIECE Tea Set white granite. new
shape sl79 the set.
Large Size White Granite Bowl ard
Pitcher. Gle.
lO2-piece Dinner Set. white granite. best
wearing goods IN the market, special
value, 1888 the set
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
The New
Wash Goods.
ties as they lie before you. The
vines and the flowers are al
most real-so perfect is the
printing.

Our line OF Percales IS now complete
showing all the new designs. $50 pieces
TO select from in all colorings OF the
large designs Of this season. IL l-3. 10
and IL l-Zc. the yard.
Nainsook Stripes, one OF the new things
for this season, in handsome all-oyer pat
terms, very stylish, the kind that we have
always sold for l0c., TO start the season
Monday &c. the yard.
Valencia Jaconet, in covered grounds,
with large floral patterns. very rich col
orings. in blue and lavender pink and
blue, and pink and green. tho kind that
sell for u he, TO start the season. lOc.
Larissa Leno, in the most beautiful col
Oring shown this season, with lace
grenadlne effect. in white and green,
black and lavender, white and lavender,
and in black grounds. with a vast assort-
ment OF colorlngs, TO start the season.
II lie.
Beautiful Fancy Ducks for Skirtings.
30 inches wide. black and navy grounds,
with large white scroll and polka dot de-
signs. the u l-2c. grade for l0c. the yard.
Fine Domestic Lappets. full 80 inches
wide. fun range or color-ngs. u lie. the
yard.
Exquisite Canvas Cloth. beautiful eff
lects superb designs and rich colorings,
II l-2c. the yard
Handsome Domestic Organizes fac
SMILES of fine foreign stuifs. large. mag
nihcent designs. II l-2c. the yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

3S-inch Fine Ali-Wool Imperial Serge
smooth. even weave, 25c. the yard.
4i-inch Black Etamine. a very rich and
dressy fabric. SOC. the yard.
pinch Har dscaely Figured Black Bril-
llantine, magnificent designs, soc. the
yard.
5O-inch Rich Black Atwood French
Serge, especially gccd. SJc. the yard.
3S-irch Magnificent Black Brocades. the
seasons nov est effects. SIC. the yard.
42-inch Figured Priestley's Black Satin
Berber, handsome design, 81 the yard.
i5-inch Redfern Diagonal Suiting, heavy
vale, soc. the yard.
40-inch Handsome Black Silk and Wool
Rrocades, superb mattclesse effects, ST.
the yard.
42-lnch Black Crepon, rich and crinkly
soc. the yard.
45-lnch Figured Black Br.lliantine, ele-
CANT designs on hard. smooth surface,
7Jc. the yard.
49-nch Handsome Lace Striped Etamine,
very rich, 81 the yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

Novelty pI Handsome 1%, Fast.
7 ;n;nos teed) crib bon
N 49, 90 Cloth" for lining
waists or skirts. The surface
has a rich gros-grain effect,
which adds a tone to the get
up Of the garment. SO inches
wide, regular 81 1-2c. grade,
for zoe. the yard.
Fancy Figured Blackjack Twills, In
verious new designs. the u 1-2c. kind here
Heavy Canvas. 20 inches wide. our reg
ular lOc goods, now SC. the yard
Collar Csnyas, extra stiff and hslyy.
tan and black, regular zoe. grade. for i5c.
the yard.
Handsome Embossed Percalnes, for
skirt lining. the usual 1-3c. goods. at &c.
the yard.
ss-inch Moire Rustllns Tafcta. for skirt
lining medium finish. regular worth
u lie. here lOc. the yard.