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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

He Gave 1t to Him. .-"I need time to
pay this line, Judge.
"All right Six months. New York
Jodrnal.
Superstition. -Wallace-the "l3" SUPER
stition has been exploded at last. A fell
low who located claim No. IL on Eldorado
creek made one of the richest strikes of
the year.
Ferry-Yes, and woman married him
n'fore he got out of the country. | guess
"l3'' is still In the ring. Cincinnati En-
quirer
A SaGacious Boy. Pa, " said Willie.
| guess know why matches are made
I'm heaven. IL wouldn't be safe maxim
'em in the other place. '--iiarper's Bazar.
Calculating from Experience - "Six
minutes TO g., said the man with the
settled look. as he glanced at his watch.
Il have only eleven minutes in which
20 rlay the next game Got an ap-
pointmentY asked the other man as he
chnlked his cue.
Yes. my wife promised To be ready 10
90 driving at half past g. '-Detrois Froe
Prcss.
Bound To Grumble. -" j osRihr ex.
claimed the old woman rapturously,
'what'H you do Of Gotten goes ter IL
entsY'
, "Cuss myself fer not plantin' morerr
replied tho old pessimist Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Crushed Worm. Mrs. Henry Peck
bah | only married you becsuse pitied
YOU when nobody else thought anything
about YOU.
MIR Horny Peck (wearily )-Ah, well.
my dear, every body else pities me now -
Is )stun Irivoor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

walk. .-Someryille journal.
it will partnko largely of the nature Of
novelty 10 the seashoro girls when they
can get back nome whore they can take
bath again. .-Donver Post.
IL has been discovered that tho secret OF
poSers popularity is it's sociablo char
acter It's so easy for one player TO cali
and SEQ another while it's going on. -
Philadelphia Times.
In Germany the wiId-eycd Emperor is
called William the Sudden. But
William is not entirely lost Perhaps as
be gets older no NAV he able % domesti
cato his mouth. w ichita Eagle
Tho theory of a French physician that
love is disease is not unreasonable.
People havo heon known to grow sick
merely at the sight OF two young persons
under its influence Kansas City Journal.
THANKSGIVING this year should be cele
brnted with more ardOr than in tho lean
and sterile years OF Democratic rule.
when there was no prosperity To insnire
the litanies of gratitude. e.-New York
tribune
Prince Constantine made mistake
whom he undertook to be- bigger man
than the sultan but So did com inaton
composed OF Victoria Nicholas. William,
Francis Joseph. Faure, and Hum bert. -
ST. Louis Globo Democrat.
Football will not differ materially this
year from the style that has been IN
vogue during past seasons In game
upon nm Eastern college campus the o,her
day. one player sustained three broken
ribs and an other lost his front teeth -
Cleveland Leader.
81 have been thinking" Thus unused
Ger Woylor, and no ore seemed well
enough acquainted with him to dispute
his assertion. " Innt If had that over.
land route through Alaska down here IN
Cuba And he looked uaggers SO
forcibly that bystanders could even ob.
serve the trademark on the handle. "I'd
make great old trocha out OF II. New
York Truth.
Ire Spanish court have decided will
hruuelthing $1,000 600 To the Queen
Regent To 10 void because 10 was wFitton
on tho wrlrg kind of stampo paper, and
tho legacy roseIts 10 the state. Perhaps
tho Judges Thought that the state was
Queen. Al all events the state can use
the millions GO z od advantage i'm passing
tbs mon ey round among the unpaih
Spanish soldiers now In Cuba. Buffalo
News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27
CURRENT COMMENT.

President Fauro mny DO known 20 his
tory AS tho man who always stepped on
parlor matches whenever ne went out To
walk. -SomeryiIle journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

In the Hebrew Calendar this Is the ysar
t65S and yesterday was New Years Day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

it will partnko largely of the nature of
IA novelty 10 the seashoro girls when they
can get back nome whore they can take
"A bath again. --Donver Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

IL has been discovered that tho secret OF
poSers popularity is It's sociablo char
ncter. It's so easy for one player TO cali
and sec another while it's going on
Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

Beware the awful avalanche klon
dixie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

In Germany the wiId-eyed Emperor is
called William the Sudden. But
William Is not entirely lost. Perhaps as
be gets older no NAV he able 10 domesti
cato his mouth. w ichita Eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

An Adapt. - Clever lightning change
artist. isn't hep
Cant hoI1 u candle 10 my wife. She
can change her mind twenty times in
twenty seconds without leaving the
room. .'-Clevcland Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27
CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST.

subscription for THE NEWS four weeks will
cost you, payable in advance, Is CENTS.
Weeks subscription will entite the subscriber
guess the Missing Word Contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

Loves Ingenuity. -Ile-Isn't il a dis.
agreeable feature of golf, losing the pail
so oftenY
Sbo-Oh, no; that's the only way George
and j could get out OF hearing of the cad.
die for an instant. -Yonkers Statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27
The WEATHER.
Far Tonight. Cooler with Frost To-
mnrrnM Morning.

washing TT. Sout -I-New England {:
nr tonight and Tuesday and probably
Wednesday cooler with frost tuesday
morning; northwOsterly TO northorly
srlea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27
FUNNY FANClES
THE TATTLER.

Presence OF Mind--Hs (just introd uced)
What "A very homely person that gentle
man near the piano is, Mrs. BlDck.'
She-lsn't he! Ihat's Mr.. Black.
How true it is, Mrs. Black, that the
homely men always got the prattiest
wives ''--Ljfe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

We
word
will equally divided
its proporo o
do o o,y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

Tho theory of French physician that
love is disease Is not unreasonable.
People bavo beon known To grow sick
merely at the sight OF two young persons
under its influence. kansas City Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

He Gave 1t to Him. ~ need time TO
pay this iine judge"
"All right Six months. New York
InnrnuI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-27

Thanksgiving this year should be celc
brnted with more ardor than in tho lean
and sterile years OF Democratic rule.
when there was no prosperity To insnire
the litanics OF gratitude. New York
tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
AN EXHIBITION OF LITTLE THINGS.
THE INSTITUTES DEPARTMENT OF MICROSCOPY
TO SHOW IT'S WORK THIS EVENING.

THE INSTITUTES DEPARTMENT OF MIcRoscoff
TO SHOW IT'S WORK THIS EVENING
The work Of the Brooklyn Institute OF Arts ana
Sciences. and the progress 1t has made IN popnarz-
inc art and the sciences we'll known. the DE-
nartment of microscopy the first OF the scentinc
.oc,etes TO become incorporated with the INSTITUTE
and dates its connection with that body from Apr.
1sSs. Prior to that the members we're little pann
of enthusiasts who met at regular Intervals AT
each Others houses to study and amuse themselves
with the microscope. The membership has grown
until now there are nearly $50 names on the roll
Ten years ago the idea Of giving public exn'o'tion
was tried expermentay and resulted so satisiac
torly that this has become an annual feature ana
these exhibitions are the nature OF receptions ana
interesting scientific social reunions thai are eN-
ceedngly popular The exhibition this year VIII
take place this evening and will be under the man
asement OF the following board OF officers: Presi-
dent Cha rles p Abbey Vice. President James Walk
err Treasurer George w. Muller. secretary Wlliiam
G Bowdon Curator George f.. Ashby. seventy
six microscopes will be In use. and large coiiecuon
of accessories and apparatus by some OF me Ieau-
ing dealers in these lines will be feature this year
The head of a mosquito will interest the mos.
stocal as will also parts OF the wasp me norne, ne,
and the centipede The sentimental SIDE OF IRE VIII
touch n responsive chord in section OF mistietoe
Some sulphur crystals ordinary matcn VIII
be more of q novelty than the match itself ana
diatoms might he will be able to find out perhaps
what they are from study OF many that VIII pc
shown. Many things will he shown that VIII repay
n careful examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
MOUNT VERNON.

The Rev Henry a. Buchte, pastor Of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. will speak tomorrow
night on the Problem Of the City" The address
will be given in the Of the Bethany Home and
Mission Following the address. the work OF the mis-
sion will be outlined by Colone. and Mrs Bryant and
nv one of the converts of the mission. The evening
services Of the Presbyterian Church viii consist of
responsive exercises special music oy the cnoir M
sermon by me itor 9n N IN W liza Han to
morrow afternoon on the subject: The Drlnk Evu
from the Bible standpoint. 90 T., a..
Church of the Covenant. in Pelham. The following
artists viii appear: De Ofeo Brown. organst o. St
Mary's Church New-York City: George Mayer Bon.
tone director OF ST. AIMS Church. in Newfork cry.
Lecture The Sums OF New-York.' Will he given
under the auspices Of the Womln's Aid Society Of
the Church the Ascension in the parish house next
The Republican City Committee has designated
Monday January IS. as the date OF the primaries to
be held for the election OF members Of the ne" city
jude Gaynor will have chance to hear part
of a <quabbe in the 81. Pauls German Lutheran
meeting there was rumpus in the church between
tho adherents OF the minister. the Rev Nj. Sommer.
and hose who opposed him There was lively en-.
trouble. Mrs Louisa RoederIrg, member OF the
sommer faction. accuses CITY Judge Frank \ Ben
of pushing her on the stairs and causinG INJURIES
from whc she is s sperns M ber ' doS Ing
stairs. hurting her arm. when naf oeen broken
previously and that since the ngnt OF me encounter
she mas been suffering and still suffers from the In
rer's faction. has also made affidavit that on me
night in question Judge Bennett butted INN win
II is expected there Will be further revelations.
charges. countercharges. etc. before the AFFAIR IS
Sommer faction TO have The election SCI aside they
allege the election illegal, and that persons
to vote did vote and voted with the anti-Sonmsr
faction, thus giving majority 10 them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
HIS BODY FROZEN ~ THE ICE.
OLD ISAAC. WOODS WHO HAD BEEN MISSING FIVE
WEEKS PROBABLY DROWNED WHILE
rSToyIcaTED

OLD ISAAC WOODS WHO HAD BEEN MISSING FIVE
WEEKS PROBABLY DROWNED WHILE
INTOXICATED.
human projecting from the Ice on the
meadows al Fourth and Jackson SITS. Hoboken. at
tracted the attention of Alexander Sullivan. four
teen years old of No 112 Harrison-st.. yesterday
morning ire s,alled several companions and upon
making anNHyestigation the boys found mans
head 'frozer fast in the ice.
William Parslow. the official Morgue-keeper
was sent Eoh! land his went TO the meadows
10 dig out the body Their unpleasant task was
accomplished with much difficulty. but when the
ice was removed from the head the features OF
man about ffty-nine years old were revealed The
body was partly decomposed showing that 1t had
been in the water for some time.
The body later Identified as that OF isaac
Woods an old resident of Hoboken. by certincate
of appointment as a Democratic challenger In the
sixth District Third Ward. Hoboken, for the NO,
vemher election Of 1895 This certificate was found
In his oyercoat pocket. Other articles found IN
Woods's clothes were a lock OF hair. Two small
combs a pair Of glasses, eight cents and a
paWn-ticket for a lingering
nv Mrs William A. Woods. Of No. 722 Willow ave;
Hohoken as her father-n-aw. who. she SAID, had
heen missing for the last five weeks She SAID that
Tho last tidings received from him were IN
Eourth Ward saloon. where he was intoxicated
rha noIice believe that Woods. while under the
influence of liquor. Wandered around. IeIi ln.o
nnoI Of water on the meadows and was drowned
tcs formed and hid from view all the body except
the arm. which attracted the attention OF young
C,i1l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
DOBBS FERRY.

An entertainment for the benefit Of the Ardsley
Fire Company will be given at the Ardsley Lyceum
Building on Thursday evening. January Il. Most
Of the performers will be from New-York city
An additional feature will be talk on Heroes
and Heroines' by the Rev. A. r. Barnett pastor
of the Ardsley Methodist Episcopal Church
The announcement of the engagement of Miss
Mary O'Ne. of Yonkers and John j. Beetle. OF
this village has been made.
The opening of the public school has been post
poned until next Monday. as the building Is not
yet completed
The village tax sale Will take place al the cor
poration rooms on Monday. go
Professor William II. Goodyear will give series
If three lectures on Art before the University
Extension Circle. beginning on Thursday evening
January 81 in the auditorium of the Young Mems
Tvcerm The subject of the first lecture will be
.Raphae ell Charles r. Levermorc lectured last
Thursday evening before the circle, on The Infu
ence of New-York Journalism in the First Half CT
the Century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
No Use FOR THE STDEBOARD.

ew-Brunswick. Jan. (SpeciaD.-The authorities
of ST. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church. Of this
CITY, are determined not to be connected. even In
the most innocent way with any sort OF chance or
lottery scheme.
Extensive Improvements were recently made to
the interior OF the church and Sunday school room
including new chairs for the latter. II. @. Collins
the assistant superintendent was deputized TO pur
chase the furniture. and he arranged get IL from
a local furniture dealer. At that time the dealer
was giving tickets to purchasers OF goods at his
store for a prize drawing which TO take place
on New Years Day. The prize was handsome oak
sdeboard. Mr. Collins. when he made the purchase
OF chairs for the Sunday-school. received several
coupons He kept the coupons and when New
Years Day came the drawing took place. The lucky
ticket proved to be No. 81. and Mr. Collins held
coupon. He was Informed that the church had won
the sideboard He gave notice to the members OF
the church TO that effect. but at a meeting last
evening II was unanimously decided that the gift
could not be accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
'rARRYTOWN.

Or. F. F. Russell. Charles Knapp and James
OF the Young Mems Lyccum. busy engaged
arranging for the opera to he presented some time
before Lent for the benefit OF the Lyceum. The
piece selected is THE Lovely Galatcs." by Franz
Won Suppe Edward Tournes will take the part
of Galatea. and that OF Pygmalion will he taken
by Charles Knapp.
\ large number were present at the Baptist
Church on Tuesday afternoon whom Dr. Gould. Of
Nellore. India. addressed the members of the
Wonans Mission Circle.
NJ J. Power. OF this village. has been elected
commander of Conclavn No. l07. knights of Sher
wood Forest. OF Yonkers.
Monday will be ladies' day at the Young Mems
Lyceum Building.
pleasant party was given in honor OF num-
Der Of young women OF the village. under the
auspices Of the Young Ladies' Social Club. on
Wednesday evening Music dancing and refresh
ments were features OF the evening
It has been decided to celebrate the bicentennia
anniversary OF the old Dutch Reformed Church Of
Sleepy Hollow next October Before that time
some alterations will be necessary restore the
Knox Allen, the pastor. has received much on
couragement from the members OF the congrega-
ton. who anxious to make the occasion a
memorable one. The church is the oldest in West
The bricks used in building II were brought from
Holland
The proposed whist tournament for the members
of the Young Mems Lyceum promises to be
are offered. the number to be determined by the
entries. Among those who have entered are Frank
V Millard DR.. F. f. Russell, Professor r. G. Jones
F.. F. Stephenson. c. S Van Orden. Edward Buck
". L. McElraney. James Brewer: David Silver W.
A n Eley f. F Erdman and John Best.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
HEAVIER INDICTMENTS FOUND.
CHARGES OF ARSON IN THE FIRST DECREE
AGAINST TWO ITALIANS

CHARGES OF ARSON IN THE FIRST DECREE
AGAINST TWO ITALIANS
Salvatore Malazzo and Antonio Epltoni were ar
raigned In the County Court yesterday afternoon
before Judge Hurd on indictments charging them
with arson in the first degree The men were first
indicted two years ago for arson in the third de-
gree and admitted to bail in 5000 They have never
been tried those charges. A few days ago Dis
trict -Attorney Backus obtained permission to re-
submit their cases TO the Grand Jury. and the
suit the indictments for the more serious Of
fence The men pleaded not guilty. They were dis
charged from the old indictments and their bonds
In 5000 were again accepted until they shall be
called for trial 1t is alleged that on December q.
1894 the defendants fire to the house NO. 30
Flushing-ave owned by James II; Watson. where a
friend of theirs had fruitstand heavily insured.
The house was uninhabited at the time. and there
fore the Indictment found for arson In the
third degree The FIRE, however. destroyed the
building adjoining No. 23S Flushng-ave. occupied
by Joseph Koechel his wife and four children. thus
dictments found. An odd circumsta In con-
necfon with the case is the fact that two of the
the Indictment Robert Rice and Sergeant Zundt.
These men were indicted with Fire Marshal Lewis
for conspiracy, but afterward the Indictment
against them were dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
PLYMOUTH CHURCH REPORTS.

THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING HELD LAST
NIGHT.
The adjourned annual meeting Of Plymouth Church
was held in the leciure-room last night and the
attendance large. William V. Upper presided
and gave an oral report for the Bethel. showing by
Illustration the class OF work done by it. Mrs Hor-
ace Porter brief report Of the work Of the May
flower Mission. William Crittenden described the
Bethel League. the boys club OF the Bethel =
called. Mrs. II. c. Folger reported for the sewing
school, and said that all those taking lessons had
turned out at least garment and some IA many
as seven. Mrs. Lyman Abbott reported for the kin
dergartens of the church. which now have an at
tendance of 100 children. II. W. r. Howard discussed
the question OF ways and means and said that the
church received generous support from the large
number of outside members. who still retained their
membership for church which distance prevented
their attending. But. he said. only Goo Of the 1900
members were subscribers, and that there would be
a great Improvement If no one hestated about CIV
ing simply because their contribution would have 10
he small
Dr. Rosser ". Raymond discussed the work of the
past and Dr. Lyman Abbott discussed its future
He spoke of the indefinite adjournment of two of the
girls clubs and the boys club Al the Mayfower
and said that effort must he made TO provide for
the gap between the when the child leaves Sun
day-school and the when church attendance be-
gins 10 do the most good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
APPLETON SECONDS WURSTER.

HE HOPES THAT BRooKLYNs TAXES WILL RE
OMITTED THIS YEAR RATHER THAN NEXT.
Tax Collector r. Ross Appleton asked ycster-
day what he thought of Mayor Wurster's recommen-
dation In his message that there should be no taxes
collected in Brooklyn the present year. so as 10 even
up things with New-York. where the taxes are COL
lectibe in October for the expenses OF the current
year. while In Brooklyn the custom Is to pay taxes IN
December to defray the cost Of the city government
during the following year.
1T is an excellent idea" said the Tax Collector.
land trust will be adopted in place of the recon-
menda ton OF the trainers OF the charter that our
be omitted in the first after consolidation
takes Place If the Mayors plan Is adopted we snail
be in position to enter the consolidated city on an
even basis with New-York. I received many con-
CALCULATIONS when succeeded In having the date for
paying forward fifteen days. and II FUR
Their postponement of $50 days s obtained shall
expect to be overwhelmed.
At this Mr. Appleton smiled. His remark about
the setting forward of the date when taxes fall due
by fifteen days had reference the change made by
law passed two that people who wished
TO draw money from a savings bank TO pay their
taxes within the first month without paving interest
them might do without sacrificing half or
quarter years interest at the savings INSTITUTION
Mr. Appleton went on
'Of course know that postponement Tor year
is contemplated but that is proposed TO set FOR
ward the time when taxes become due and payable IN
Brooklyn from December 10 until the first OF the
following Ociober-that s. nine months and nall
hope this VII oe adoptedd no 10 90
a part OF the Greater New-York charter. but as
separate measure. since IT will have to go into effect
Mayer in his xss that all
last year not counting ss der Si from the
chargeabe the county foot up to a little over
100000. including ss55s5a 90 allowed for principal
thought advisable TO levy tax for county purposes.
if that for city purposes is postponed is not alto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-09
KATONAII.

The Rev Mr. Hamburger will preach In the Meth
odist Episcopal Church at 30 usual. tomorrow
morning In the afternoon at 4 O'Clock there will be
a union service in the same church. The Rev. Mr..
Rabbit pastor Of the Presbyterian Church will
preach the sermon At o'clock the Christian En-
deavor Society will unite with the Epworth League
in the usual service. The topic Will he THE Sure
Word Of Promise.
The Week of Prayer. which has been observed by
union services in both churches throughout the
week will close with tomorrow evenings services
An oyster supper for the benefit of the Mount Zion
Methodist Episcopal Church will be given al the
home Of the pastor the Rev. Mr.. Tuthill. Somers
Centre. next Friday evening" , Oh. ,-;,oa
The Muscoot Council Of Junior Order United
American Mechanics is preparing for an entertain
ment to he given in Armory Hall on January 20
on Monday evening the annual election or omcers
of the Katonah Fire Department will take place IN
the engine house. , . A..
The third lecture in the course given by the
village Improvement Association will be given next
tuesday evening I'm the Methodist Episcopal Church
~ this village John II. Littlefeld will give his
lecture on Personal Recolections OF Abraham LIN
coin ,,, p,oo
The news of the death Of Jonas Merriman Rice
of Syracuse who recently married niece or Mrs
Charles w Brewer, Of this place Miss Ida sner-
win has just become known.
The Baptist Home for Children at Somers, IL nav
ing a large addition built. which is nearly com,
nleted and will be almost AS large ms the Original
building In the meadow adjoining this nome
stands tho original building IN which Ola Bet
Americas first elephant. Was wnteren.