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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
BROWN MEMORIAL.
Services In A. M. E. Zion Church
on Winter Street.
Hon. George 7. D0wning's AddreSS-Res0'
lutions Were Adopted.

A John Brown memorial service was
held in the A. NJ. L. Zion Church on
Winter street last evening and there was
a large attendance Hon. George Il.
Downing of Newport who had been per-
sonally acquainted with Abraham Lin
coin and Charles sumner made an addres.
on the man who forfeited his life at Har
per's Ferry for something that he believed
right. The speaker said, but for John
Browns aggressive move at Harper's
Ferry America might even now br suffer
ing the curse OF slavery. Colored linen
might be seen HANGING TO lamp posts.
"In the fall Of 1864 We hired bTremont
Temple in Boston and paid for it. When
prepared to enjoy its benefits in express.
ing our sympathy for the widow and
family of John Brown we met q how ling
mob upheld 10y the mayor Of the city. IL
tried tn prevent us from holding n meet
ing. and rushed up on the platform.
Policemen grabbed Frederick Douglass
and myself. We finally decided 20 ad journ
and hold "a meeting another night. The
mayor summoned some offus before him
and tried To dissuade us from meeting
again. Many lives might be sacrificed. Ii
would be hard to get sufficient force to
defend Us. tYes, we held that meeting.
armed and ready TO defend the cause OF
free speech at all cost.
1.-The lessons taught by John Brown are
never to submit to an inyesion OF rights
We must prove ourselves worthy of a little
more regard from the dominant race
Resolutions were offered. They ex-
pressed the desire of the gathering To keep
alive John Browns memory and that OF
Frederick Douglass and other, famous
anti-slavery men.
A letter of sympathy was read from
Rev. Mr.. Talbot uf Cottage City also
one from Capt. X. w. Blunt of the First
Separate company, who spoke OF circum-
stances preventing his and his men Is pres
ence
Rev. William II. Thomas, d. d., of the
A. NJ. Il. Zion church of Newport, told
OF tie interest of himself and of the
people in John Brown ana the work he
began. He said that the negro must re-
deem himself. Other ministers from out
of town and OF this city also had words on
the same subject
The following resolutions were passed
Whereas, Our worthy and respected
champion of freedom, who amid the
solemn savagery of the battlefield, fam
ing with heroism at the head of battling
armies, did sacrifice with unbridled cour-
age and defiance his life, Decem ber 2
1888, for defenceless humanity.
Resolved, That we reaffirm our desire
to keep fresh the unmistakable acts and
sacrificial deeds or man who did so
much TO break the yoke OF oppression,
uniustly placed upon our race.
Resolved, That the cherished memory
of the loved and lost, and solemn pride
that was his to have laid SO costly "A sac
rifice upon the altar of freedom (as him
self). be ever established in our hearts.
Resolved, That those strong. brave
men, namely, Nat Turner, Garrett Glou-
chester, Still, the Langstons ana that re-
nowned slave, fugitive. freedman orator.
statesman and defender of American citi-
zenship, the Hon. Frederick Douglass
be coupled with his memory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

the grand march was started st $3.50. led
by Patrolman w. Il. Bowen and Miss
bowen followed by 100 couples.
The order of III dances followed with
Reeves orchestra furnishing the music
and j. Daley acting as prompter. Sup
per was served In the arInory by Caterer
GeIb.
The hall was filled to overnowing, no
less than 5000 persons being present.
special cars on the various lines awaited
the close OF the ball SO that none we're
Obliged to leave early.
The committee To whose thoughtful
efforts the success of the ball Is due. Is as
follows: Committee on Concert and Ball
-E. j. Smith, chairman; +. A. Rankin,
secretary; II. Egan, j. Ii. Sherman, j. D.
Costigan, J. A. Flynn, Nj. h. Fitzpatrick,
w. Il. Bowen. ID. 4. Mahoney; general
superintendent, Serst. j.. j. smith; Hall
and Music-E. j. Smith, w. h. Bowen.
II. Egan. Badges and Printing!. Eean.
+. 4. Rankin, NJ. i. fitzpatrick. Dec
B. Sherman. Refreshments-P. EgaD,
+. A. Rankin, w. f.. Bowen. Finance
Il. A. Rankin. j. j. CostigaD, j. A.
Flynn. Reception Committee-Cbief of
Police X. X. Baker Deputy Chief y.
Egan, Capt. j. Marston, Capt. II. j.
Magill, Capt. +. A. Matthews, Capt w. II.
Lsavitt Detective Il. Parker, i. f.
tine Capt. Il. stevens, Lieut.. II A. Ran
kin. Clork w. Gardiner. j. j. Costigan; !;
floor director. William T.. Bowen; assist
ant floor directors, -. Il. Robinson and
X. NJ. Connors. Aids-L Il. Sherman,
L. III. Anthony. Il. L. Nolan, j. A. Nick
erson. W. A. Munro, A. T.. Martin, j..
A. FLYNN, j. A. Lee. j. Il. Muldoon. ID.
L. Mahoney. 4. j. Kiley, F. H.. Luby,
III. n. Morse. Nj. +. Fitzpatrick. Il. T..
Arnold. p, McGuire, j. j. Too,e, w. Il.
O'NeiI, w. Gilfoil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
WILLIAMS KNOCKED OUT.

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 3-The best fight
that ever took place in this city occurred
when Kid Williams of San Francisco and
Jack Green OF Seattle met in a l5-round
contest Williams was Knocked out In
the eleventh round by a right cross under
his eye. the fight being ono Of the hurri-
cane order.
In the first round Green floored Will
liams with n left on the jaw. The Kid
soon recovered. however, and until the
eighth had the better OF il, doing all the
leading and getting in some effective
blows under the heart. He was lighting
under disadvantage, having injured his
right hand in the first round and his left
In the fourth. This gave Green an oppor-
tunity 10 recover, and in the tenth be got
in on the stomach, which turned the tide
in his favor. In the eleventh he followed
up his advantage and put his man out.
Both men fought cleanly. There was lit
tie clinching and no attempt at foul
work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE
PROPOSALS FOR
SEWER MATERIALS.

Department of Public Works,
Commissioner Office City Hall,
Providence, X. L., November "a, 1897.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
DAi, December s, 1897 for furnishing the
followiug-named materials for sewer work,
viz.
PIPES.
5000 feet l5-inch straight pipes.
$50 feet l5-inch by S-inch branch pipes.
lS, 600 feet Finch straight pipes.
Is feet i2-inch by l2-inch branch pipes.
l05 feet l2-inch by s-inch branch pipes.
$50 feet l2-mch by 6inch branch pipes.
1900 feet s-inch straight pipes 2-feet
1000 feet 6.inch straight pipes, 2.feet
I'4oO feet s-inch by 0-inch branch pipes, 2.
feet Lengths.
25 pieces l5-inch bends.
% pieces Finch bends.
$50 pieces S-inch Is bends.
100 pieces 6-inch a bends.
LOO pieces 6-inch l-s bends.
FLAG STONES.
200 flag stones, five feet by five feet by four
inches.
1000, 900 to 8, 600, 600 hard body bricks.
The twelve and hfteen-lDch pipes are TO be
In lengths of three feet OF good clay, salt
glazed, uniform in texture, smooth. free from
blisters and thoroughly burned, eighty per
cent. OF the quantity 10 be lesc than onefourth
inch out of round and less than three-eighths
ceed one half of an inch out of straight or out
of round, and in no case - any pipe To be ont
OF round on different diameters at different
ends, the glazing and thickness of the pipe TO
be satisfactory.
The bells OF all pipes, branches and bevels
shall be large enough for pipes OF the same
nominal diameter to enter freely and without
chipping.
All pipe material TO be sound when deliv-
cred. Pieces badly chippod will be rejected.
The flag stones shall be OF North River
stone fairly smooth on one side at least, no
large stone TO be more than two inches less
either way than size given, and nothing VIII
be allowed for any oversize: no stone 10 vary
more than one inch from thickness stated.
The bricks are to be hard pressed, whcle
and sound, of true form and with only n
small percentage of black ends. -Four samples
OF the bricks offered are to be furnished with
the bid: two TO be- u fair sample OF the aver
age quality of the bricks TO be delivered and
two to be "a sample OF the poorest bricks that
will be accepted.
All materials to be subject to inspection and
approval.
BIDS will be received for any portion or all
of the above material.
DELIVERY.
ALL OF. the materials are TO be delivered on
the city wharf or on cars in the city yard,
begin on or before March |, 1893, and to be
continued as rapidly "a required, and to be
fully completed on or before July /, 1893.
BONDS.
A bond satisfactory to the undersigned FOR
n sum equal TO about one-tenth OF the estimat-
ed amount OF the contract, as liquidated dam
ages for failure TO execute the contract within
ten days, II awarded, must accompany each
proposal, and satisfactory bond for sum
equal to about one-third OF the estimated
amount of the contract, conditioned upon the
faithful performance OF the contract, Will be
required of the successful bidder.
The right to reject any or all proposals Is re-
served. ROBERT E. SMITH,
n279t Commissioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
HIS LEG BAKED.
How California College Students
Sprained Leg Was Cured.

How a California College Students
Sprained Leg Was Cured.
Berkeley, Cal. Dec. Be B. Hinmau,
q sophomore In the University OF Cali
forDia, has had leg baked in an oven
at temperature Of 800 degrees Fahren-
heit, to cure a sprain. This is IS degrees
higher than the temperature of boiling
water; twice the heat at which meat is
ordinarily roasted for tho table. The
sprain disappeared with wonderful
rapidity.
The injured limb was treated in spec
tally prepared apparatus consisting of a
copper cylinder resting upon iron sup
ports with "A gas burner underneath. Hin.
mans leg was wrapped In absorbent cot
ton and placed in the cylinder with non
conducting rubber bags closing the inter
ior so that the heat could not escape. Az
ter three bakings the sprain was entirely
cured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
HER NECK BROKEN.
Jane Fox Fell Down Stairs In Hous. on
Pine Street and Was Ki led.

Jane Fox, about 81 years of age, fell on
the back stairs to the tenement occupied
by Mrs. Leon Scheffer, il37 Pine street at
9 O'Clock last evening and her neck was
broken, causing almost instant death.
The cause of her death will never o.
known, as no one saw the woman from
the time she entered the house UP TO tho
time the noise of the fell attracted atten-
tion. The aged woman had been en-.
ployed by Mrs. Schetfer to do house
work, and IL is presumed she was on her
way to see If there was any work for her
To do as she was in poor circumstances
and needed all the money she could eaIn.
HelpSwas summoned bv Mrs. Scheffer,
and men i'm the vicinity took the just
breathing woman into bedroom and on
the order of DIR. Sheffield Smith the hos
pital ambulance was Summoned but the
woman was dead before its arrival. Medi-
cal Examiner Perkins viewed the ie-
mains, and they We're then given in
charge Of Undertaken German.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
GRAYS VICTORIOUS.
Easily Defeated tn. Whal:rs at New
Bedf rd Last N ght.

The Grays easily beat the Whalers at
New Bedford last night, and did some
splendid passing. Ihe only exciting fea-
ture was the trouble between Menard and
Conway that bucame very hot. Conway
got a bunch on his forehead iron blow
and Menlr1 was knocked to the floor by
Conway. Menard also thought Roberts
hit him and except for interference from
the other players would have gone mt him.
Fred Doe states that unless bis team Is
strengthened. he will withdraw from the
league. ns in its present condition the
truin is useless. summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
CRESCENDo CYCLE CLUB.

The regular semi-monthy meeting OF
the Crescendos was held at the club house
Wednesday evening President Stone
presiding. The usual business was trans
acted and Miss Matte Eastwood was
elected To mem mbership.
Invitati ons from the Falcon Wbeelmen
and the Aurora Cyclists to attend their
balls were read and accepted. Miss Ida
Oh, nery and Miss Ada Beeler were ap-
pointed TO attend the Falcons and Mrs.
Arthur Stone and Mrs. III. Z. Bickmore
the Aurores
A special meeting was called for Thurs
day evening, December y The next
charity whist party will be held Thurs
day evening. Decembe l6.
The event of the evening was the re-
port of the nominating committee, which
was: For president, Miss Emma Ran
kin; vice-president, Miss Alice Blakely ;
treasurer. Miss Jessie Gartside; cores
pondng secretary, Miss Ida Chenery; SER
geaLt-at-arms, Miss Grace Baker; cap
tain, Miss Grace shaw; bugler, Miss
Florence Blake. The bazaar committee
reported everything in readiness for
opening next Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
KNocKEp ouT IN oNE ROUND.

hNOShrD " ~ we hocNb'
Vslled& uRl.. cDec 3.--1he light be-
tween Danny Needham and Billy Gala
CHER last night was won by the latter in
tho first round. After some hot fighting
Gallagher's jaw two or three times, re-
ceiving in reyurn several body blows and
the men clinched. Needham made a
swing at his opponents head with his
left and Gallagher responded with stin
right on Needham's = neck. ending the con-
test Needham fell fiat on his face and
lay prone without moving. The seconds
waited awhile and then urged Needham
to rise, but he was down to stay. After
the tenth stroke he was carried TO his
corner. There were cries of foul, but the
majority OF the spectators were convinced
that Gallagner's blow was hard, but
fair one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

for rs per cent. OF the receipts The ar
rangements of the fight were made last
night by Young Mitchell, who represented
jackson and Billy Delaney on behalf OF
Jeffries. The two heavyweiahts will
meet on Monday evening to sign articles
for the fight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
MOURNED AS DEAD.
Robinson and Party Turned Up All
Right After Funeral Services.

4 Victoria, Is. c., Dec. 3.-News has been
received here that party composed OF j.
NJ. Robinson. a cannery man, and sew
eral employees. who left Inverness on the
northern coast of British Columbia, to
journey tu klaxton, and who were aiven
up as lest. are safe. SO strong was the
belief that they had been drowned tnat
the people OF klaxton Inourned for them
and resident minister preached their
funeral sermon. While the funeral was
being conducted the men Were comfort
ably ensconced in an old fishing station
unable to proceed on account OF high
wind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

]. c. Davis will address the National
Association of Stationary Engineers, r.
l. No 3, on "Oils" at their meeting this
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
STANDING OF THE POLO CLUBS.


San Francisco Dec 3 Peter jackson
anu Jim Jefiries have agreed TO hsht ~
rounds before the Occidental club ai tho
Mechanics Pavilion, early in February
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

Score-Srlem 9, Pawtucket I. Rushes-Hip.
son 9, Pierce j. Stops-Lations 2s hefrernan
a. Fouls-Connell, Lations R.fereo-Keough.
Timer-Flint
FLations, by foul.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
THE SPORTING WORLD
WITCHES DOWN THE TIGERS.

The Witches did IA COOL turn last night by
the Tigers to /. The only goal the
Tigers made was on n ball that glanced off
leg into the cage. Tho summary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
New Bedford.

Score Providence 3. New heffOfd Rush.
es-Cunningham ., Roberts v Referee brady.
Timer -Weihl. foul---J. Smith. Menard, Con
way. SiOps-Swurd 80 Smith i6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
ENTIRE NOUS CYCLE CLUB.

The regular semi-monthly meeti ng Of
the Entire Nous was held with the presi-
don't Mrs l.. A. Morris. Mt 90 Ford street.
Wednesday night After thu routine
business was transacted invitations were
read from the Falcon WLeelmen to attend
their ball December 10 from the Aurora
Cyclists for their tall december 3, and
from the Crescendos for their bazaar De-
cember H. All were accepted.
Misses Douglass, Seekell and Mowry and
Mrs. Grafton and Mrs. Congdor, the ball
committees. reported tnat everything was
satisfactory arranged for the assembly in
the Savoy Saturday evening. January
-, and that they had secured Lan0staff's
orchestra. The next meeting of the whist
tournament is Wednesday evening, De-
Cemrer ID.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03

quarters and will undou ubtsdly work well
with the others. Altogether the nominate
ing committee are to be commended in
this choice.
The strongest fight will probably come
on the election OF n captain as Joseph "A.
Wolf is running in counter nomination
TO the one on the regular ticket. AS both
men aie very popular, although for alto
gother different reasons, the fight this
year will Le Oh the lines OF an old mem
Der against new and of two altogether
different kinds of ability To I'LL the office.
Robert Is. Allardice, the Dominee for
captain. has been member for two
years and during that time has been we'll
known as one OF the best workers and al
ways advancing new ideas for the clubs
interest. He was member OF the house,
warming and fair committees last season
and Is tue chairman Of the present social
comm ittee, one of the best tho club ever
had. He is Sc cretary OF the bowling com
mittee and practically manager. In this
connection the club mas and IL having
very pleasant relations with clubs from
the nearby cities. he Ia one of the best
memhers, also among the best for the
Office for which he Is nominated, and has
large mum ber Of followers.
Charles B Griffin and David Adamson,
the counter nominees for house commit
tee, are both old members, very popular
and have the clubs interest at heart
They are both good workers, we'll liked
and stand a good chance of election.
Joseph A. Wolf, the counter nominee
for captain. is "a new member, but i'm the
short time he has become very popular.
He Is well known as u hustler for runs OF
all kinds and would make an excellent
man for the position. lie has a large fol-
lowing and will Dring out q largo vote.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
WHAT CHEER wHEELMEN.

About 40 members and friends of the
What Cheer Wheelmen gathered Mt the
new club rooms, corner OF Jessamine and
Brattle streets, Wednesday evening, the
occasion being the formal opening.
Their rooms are two In number. nicely fur
nishad as parlor and lounging rooms. An
excellent program OF vocal and instru-
mental music ana readings, twelve num-
bcrs In all, was provided. and oil the pssr-
ticipants were heartily received. After
the program was concluded President
william Doyle gave tne address of well
come and invited all present TO partake
of the banquet provided by the commit
tee in charge, who were Chairman Il. +.
Trainor. Ambrose McElroy Capt. +. w.
Donahue, First Lieutenant q. Il. Sulli-
van, Second Lieutenant G.. L. Mckay.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-10-20
TIE SUGAR Sest.

The Columbia State urges cur far
mers to write to the department OF
agriculture for samples of the seed OF
the sugar beet, whose distribution is
promised, and for instructions as to
cultivation aud testing. Experiments
ought to be made all over South Car.
oina during the next year with the
view of determining the suitability Of
our State for what is certain to oe one
of the great American crops Of the
future. Southern raised beets are
shown by the department to yield a
larger percentage Of sugar than those
produced in the north aod in Europe,
and we do not doubt that South Caro-
lima can do as well as any State N
ssccharinating its product. The
growth of the beet sugar industry IS
one OF the marvels of modern agrlcul-
ture. To 1888 the worlds supply Of
sugar showed the proportions OF
ass GER cent from baet and 51.4 from
cane; in 1897 the proportions were
66 3 per cent from beets and 80 rom
cane. The United States consumes
far more sugar than any other coun,
try, It's production from cane IS limit.
ed and rs beet sugar industry IS IN its
infancy. There are millions N It
Let South Coroliaa get her share OF
them.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-10-20
Sad Fate OF s. COLD bug.

The Western North Carolina Ma
tional Bank, Of Asheyille, n. c., re.
Gently closed its doors and posted the
following notes 10 Gepcsitors and
creditors:
The closing Of the bank this morn
ing was rendered absolutely necessary
on account of its inability TO reduce its
assets to cash rapidly enough to mee.
Withdrawals, which increase d every
day. The officials Of the bank were
extremely loath to take such action,
realizing that it could not but be de,
trimentsl to the business interests
OF the city, and cause incon,
yenience to the depoSitors. as long
as they felt that there was possibility
to avoid this sstep, they used every en-
deavor to co so. "
The cruel Spartanburg Herald, in
commenting on the failure, says 1t is
not It's intention to pry into the banks
concerns, but merely to call attention
to The fact that Mr.. L P. Mcleod. a
talented young lawyer of Abbeville,
magnetic speaker and popular gen
tleman, was cashier. Daring the last
presidential campain, Mr. McLeod
canvassed the country with Delaney
Nicoll, explaining to the farmers OF
Wsstern North Carolina that t6is
country bad money enough, that they
would not profit by higher prices IN,
fstion or as he so elcq1ently put 1t
cheap money After Mr Nicoll had
explained the necessity for maintain
ing the present policy OF constant cor
traction, Mr.. Mcleod would rise and
ciinch the arguments with his mag.
netic presence, his fiery eloquence and
his overwhelming denuuclaticn Of
those who thought anybody would BE-
benefited by increasing the standard
dollars OF the nation, the money OF Il.
nal payment. He was particularly
forcefuI in explaining tnat 80 per
cent. of the business of this country
vas done with checks and hence more
money was no, need. The point we
would like TO make is, if this theory,
so beautiful last fall. is still effective,
why should Mr. McLeod's bank close
its doors. II it had not money enough,
why not pay in check.! With the
restoration of confidence. incident
upon the election OF Mckinley and
the advent of prosperity under the
defeat of in1ationists and those who
would 'debase our currency why
should it be difficult for any bank to
realiz, on aSsets?'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-10-20
It Should bs Tried.

Some one has advanced a new way
OF running out the original package
men, or at leas. make them pay their
share of the legitimate taxes to sup
port the munich palities where they are
established. Judge Simonton has de-
cided that, under the interstate com
rerce law, the citiz ms OF another
state can sell liquor in South Carolina,
through an agent, under the SANE re-
,trictions as the dispenser The origi-
nal package agents IN epj)ying the
right granted them by that decision
comply with number OF tae rsstric:
tive features of the dispensary. TIE
dispensaries have to pay certain per-
centage Of their profits to the city and
county in which they are located.
Taking these facts into consideration,
the question is asked by some OF the
county boards OF control, cannot the
original package agents be made to
divide their profits with the city, roun-
ty and state, JUST as the dispsnsarles
ioI This matter is being agitated and
It viii be no surprise If one Of the
county boards of control makes
move II this direction in the near fu.
ture. And then there will be some
heavy fighting in the courts, but we
believe the matter should be tested.bJ
the State.