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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Limbering Up the Machinery at the
New Warwick Mill.
A Farewell Successful Enter
tainment at Clyde.

The new engine at the Warwick mills was
started up for the first time Saturday after
noon and some OF the machinery was started
for the purpose of limbering il up today
With the exception of about 40 looms, the
machinery is pra,tically all in and the start.
ing up o, the mill is now but matter of n
few weeks. There will he no trouble in Sc.
crr!ng enough help 90 operate the machinery,
and many OF the operators who were thrown
out Of work by the shutting down Of the mills
at Greenwich and Fall River are expecting 10
find work IN the new mill.
The electric railroad company put a gang of
men at work Saturday shoyeling off the snow
from the tracks and switches and leveling the
BANKS on the sides of the track which were
.%hrown up by the snow plows. The men
were kept at work yes s,erday and this morn
ing had completed the work as far as Phenix.
Rev. Alfred Taylor preached his farewell
sermon at st. Andrews Church at Harris
yesterday. Mr.. Taylor has resigned his ro-
sition here to assume charge Of large church
in Fairhaven, VT.
The much talked OF whist tournament be-
tween the members of the Columbian and
Senior Whist clubs will take lace ia Knights
of Pythias Hall at Cly6e this evening
The Valley was alive with sleighs yesterday
and today the wheelwrigh's aud biac ksmiths
are happy. The drivers in many instances
did not Justify the trust placed in them by
the stable keepers and b fore noon the wreck
of sleigh had become such a copmon occur.
renee that it ceased 10 attract much atten-
tion or sympathy.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Temperance Society
OF 50. Peter and Pauls Church gave an enter.
tainmenf in Temperance Hall at Clyde last
evening. This hall was filled 10 its utmost en-
pacity and the following program was sue.
cessfully rendered: Song, quintet from junior
choir soprano solo, Mrs. William Meister;
cornet solo, Professor +. Fl. Kirkmeyer; read.
ing, Miss Maria Bagley tenor solo, Mr..
Thomas II. Bradley; soprano solo, Miss Rose
McNulty; violin solo, John Duffy bass solo,
Mr.. John +. Kelley. ] he accompanies were
Miss Katie Hughes, Miss Annie Mulholland,
Miss Alice Bradley and Frank Duffy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Julian Hawthorne to study the Plague.

The plague of India has become so severe
that Julian Hawthorne is going thcrc TO
study the situation and send cablcd de-
scrIptions Of tho suffering and famine to
this country for publication in New York
magazine. On arriving at Southampton
Mr.. Hawthorne will az oncc go 90 Brin-
dlsi, and from there Will slil by a Penin-
sular and Oriental steamship for Bombay.
lie will mako his headquarters in that
city, but will visit those parts OF the coun-
try which have been -n1nzL seA.aGal,,- ieited
by thc plague. After studying the situa-
iion and asccrtaining the cause as far as
possible he VIII begin sending the results
at his Investigations 60 this country by
sable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
COnsta ble's Sale.

BY virtue Of an execution, No I4,45l. is
sued from the District Court OF the Sixth
Judicial District, holden in Providence within
and for the county of Providence, State OF
Rhode Island, on the 10Th day of January A.
ID. 1897, and returnable to said court April
10, A. ID. 1881, wherein Jacob Feinstein of said
Providence, said county and State, is plaintiff.
and Frank McCarron. alias John Doe, of
Johnston, Gaid county and State, is defend
ss2 North Main street, in said city OF Provi
dence. on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY q AID.
1897, at II o'clock noon, the following per-
sonal property. attached by me on an original
writ in the suit on which the above-described
execution was obtained. viz. az pairs mems
shoes. al pairs boys shoes, l3 pairs girls shoes,
20 pairs children's shoes, | pair woman's shoes,
also a small lot of leather and findings, more
or less.
Levied on this 10th day Of January, A. D.
1897. and will be sold to satisfy said execu-
ton IL sufficient.
FRANK A. POTTER. Constable.
ja2l-l0t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
TELFGRAPHiC BREVITIES.

Horatio A Smith, one of the Oldest cit
EeRs ef Medford, Mass, is dead.
The clothing store of Samuel Godinski
al t1tchburS, Mass, was burglarized
saturday night and merchandise to the
value OF Sl75 and s35 in money taken.
The burglar dropped is feet through
skylight To gain an entrance to the
store.
a special meeting OF the Brotherhood
of Trainmen was held in Philadelphia
yesterday at which over 700 delegates
rom the states of New York. Ohio. Penn
sylvania, Delaware. Maryland and the
District of Columbia were present.
Only matters affecting the organization
were discussed. together with some ac-
iion on what is known as the car coupler
law"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
WARREN.
Baker ST. Night School Closed Be-
cause OF Small Attendance.
Warren Bands Social-A Corner In the
Oyster Market Probable.

The evening school on Baker street has
closed its SESSION. u has been in opera
tion foa thirteen weeks The attendance
at the opsning Of the school was large. at
J one time as many as l40 pupils being
present nightly and requiring the unro-
, mitting attention OF two teachers. But
az has teen the rule, the attendance fell
of until less than dozen appeared for
: Instruction. 1t was then decided 10 dis
! continue II. The attendance AZ first was
I larger tnan last year aud the average age
of the pupils was higher, the Oldest being
30 years. The pupils were principally of
foreign bora plreutage aud represented
seven nationalities.
The Warren Band held the first of a
series OF socials at Armory Hall Saturday
night. This is the band's first public APP
rearance since its reorganization and for
over year. IL was greeted by a large as
sem blsge of citizens, many of whom
danced ill midnight. The band gave
concert In front of the Armory previous
TO the dance and also one in. the hall.
Eddy and O'Brien's Orchestra, ten pieces,
furnished music for the dancing.
The harbor is frozen over solid with ice
five 10 seven inches thick. The oyster
dredging steamers have been unable TO
get TO the beds since Wednesday last and
the supply OF oysters that was in reserve
is exhausted. The last shipment to tho
Boston market was made Friday and
the lack Of the forty or fifty barrels that
doi tu shf a., .sfI
corner in the market in that city.
Lieutenant Z. w. Abbott, Jr., u. s.
A., hiss sufficiently recovered from his
recent illness TO resume desk duty at his
office. The postponed Kriegsspiel game
viii probably he played at Brigade Head
quarters In Frcvidence this week.
Captsin Hart's schooner The Willow
Harp IL still high on the teach on the
harrington side of the river, where she
was forced by the extrsme high tide a
week or so ago, with a poor outlook to
Ge"-oGok iEto the stream for some time
yer. Captain Lane, master of the tern
schooner Nellie Craig, seems To have
struck haru luck here. Tie arrived here
about ten days ago with pig iron for the
iouHurY. Win tbe expectation OF unload
ing and getting away in few days. He
has bsen hamperaa greatly about unload
jng, was taken very i'll and although i'm
proved is still confined to bis quarters,
and his vessel Is frozen in with prosp CT
OF sta,ing mere some time yet.
Anity Locge of Odd Fellows will he
largely represented at the meeting Of the
Grand Loise Ia Providence tomorrow.
Warren is to have general and busi-
nets directory published this comm,
spring. The last one was issued in 1870.
M. john +. Victory Of Washington,
ID. e., is Lese on vi it 10 his parents.
Mr.. Victcrv 1. the editor OF the Postal
Guide published in tnat city and also
secretary of the National Association cf
Letter Carriers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
BRISTOL.
Captain S0ule Goes to assachusetts
General Hospital.
Torpedo Boat No. 6 10 Have Another
Trial-General Notes.

Joseph Latosfe, the young boy who was
injured the Namquit mill and taken to tho
Rhofe Island Hospital ON Saturday had two
fingers on the right hand amputated.
Captain Lemuel III. Soule. master of the
schooner Rhode Island. has gone to the Mas
sachusetts General Hospital to have an opera
tion performed on his jaw. which has also
affected the tongue. He left his vessel at
Turks Island and came home in a steamer an
other captain has charge Of the vessel and she
sailed from Turks Island the first part of the
month with "A cargo OF salt for Providence.
Mrs John Dutbie and children will move TO
Portland, Ore. next Thursday. Mr. Duthie Is
the foreman OF steel workers at the works OF
Wolff & Zwicl<er, government contractors,
who are now building torpedo boats for the
government.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Town
Council will be held this afternoon.
The annual town meeting and election Of
officers will be held four weeks from next
Saturday. and from present indications il
will be a spirited one.
The wedding of Mr.. William Harley Thorn.
son OF Fall River and Miss Clarissa Augusta
Kingsley, daughter Of Rev. and Mrs. Angus.
tus W. Kingsley of the State Street NJ. K.
Church, which will take place at the parson
age next Wednesday, promises TO be the social
event Of the winter season.
The torpedo boat No. 0. which has been
hauled out ON the marine railway at Prov.
dence, will be given spin today over tho
mile course, so as to ascertain the difference Of
speed since she was hauled out. A number
of naval officers arrived here this morning
and will be on the boat on her trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ward Howe ot Detroit,
Mich, are stopping with Mr.. and MRS. James
Mason upon Metacom avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

when trouble is coming, is obviously
the part Of common sense. An obsttuc.
tio1 OF ths bowels Is a serious obstacle
to health. 20 get this out OF the way il
en- easy matter with the thorough lax
htlye, Hostotler's stomsch Biiters, which,
although IL AFFORDS rsIisf, never grires
and consulsss liScs drastic purgative.
Dy'pep Ia, mslaTia, kidney and rheuma-
tic ailments and nervousness yield to this
genial family medicine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
A NEW METER.
The Legometer to Measure the Steps O
Pedestrians.

Charles West OF Anderson, Ind, has in.
vented a new meter--a legometcr It is a
most delicate piece of machinery, and its
function, as the namo indicates, is Co meas
urc the step of the leg II has n dial not
unlike that of the bicycle meter and has a
delicate spring which, when released, will
get every step taken by the man and meas.
urc 10 accurately, IL is said
The dial shows yards, rods and miles,
and thorough tests, 10 is claimed, prove
that IL Is absolutely correct. The meter is
placed I'm the pants pocket Of the walker
and the delicate mechanism docs the rest
with its mystic regularity.
IL can also bc worn in the pants pocket
of d bicycle rider, and by n table which is
now being computed by tests will register
the number OF miles covered rs accurately
as the meter which depends on the wheel
turning 10 around once every revolution. -
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

SHERIFF'S SALE.

by virtue OF an execution. No. asa issued
from the Common Pleas Division OF the SUI
preme Court, holden at Providence, within
OF Rhode Island, on the 18th day OF October,
ioto nnd Judgment was rendered ON the 10th
oay oil October; A. ID. 1895 returnaelo to said
Trust company, corporation created by tho
general Assembly OF tho State OF Rhode
Island and Providence Plantations. located
OF Providence Is the plaintiff, and William r.
Allen OF said city OF Providence is the de-
freen,dant VIII be sold at public auction on SAT-
O'Clock noon, mt the Sherifs Office I'm tho
county court house, at the corner OF College
ana benefit streets in said city OF Providence.
all the right title and interest tho within
named defendant, William r. Allen. had at
the time OF the attachment on the original
writ In the suit IN which the above described
execution was obtained viz., June 8, 1885, at
II o'clock and II minutes a. m, in the city Of
Providence and described as follows:
a certain lot OF land, with all the buildings
ana improvements thereon, situated on the
southerly side OF Chester avenue formerly
Peace street) in the city OF Providence, in
said county and State. bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at the northeasterly
corner Of said lot and thence running west
erly, bounded northerly on said Chester ave.
nue. forty two (42l feet. and holding that
one (9l) feet, being the whole Of lot numbered
hfteen (l5), and the easterly two feet in width
OF lot numbered fourteen ll4l, as laid out and
delineated on plat entitled plat Of house lots
In Cranston belonging TO James Petty, sur
yeyed and plated January z, ls49, said plat
being recorded in the office Of the Recorder OF
Deeds OF said city Of Providencs on Plat Book
No. 10, at page 20, being the lot described in
deed thereof from George =. HasKins TO FL.
lery Allen, dated April l6 1883, and recorded
IN the office OF said Recorder of Deeds in Deed
Book No. $40, at page 2l3. and being also des-
ignated as lot No. 408 plat No. 45 OF the
piats made for the use of the Assessors Of
Taxes OF said city OF Providence.
Levied on the 18th day of October, A. ID.
1895, at o'clock and 30 minutes D. M, and
will be sold to satisfy said execution il
sufficient. BENJAMIN II. CHILD,
Deputy Sheriff.
The above sale Is this 30th day of January
adjourned 10 FEBRUARY 1a at the same
hour and place.
BENJAMIN Fl. CHILD,
Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
CRANSTON.
Dumped Into tn, Snow by Ov rturning
OF Sleigh-Much Povsry.

Mr.. an Mrs. Frank Adams of Provi-
dence, while driving along Cranston
street in sleigh yesterday were dumred
into the snow. In turning out OF the
way OF strees car, Mr.. Adams drove
intola drift, with the result stated. One
snnft was broken and few straps OF the
harness, so that the horse and cutter had
te-bv-housed in Mr.. Elisha Durfee's barn
The annexatioDIsts OF 'Edgewcod and
Pawtuxet have met with a set back. The
general assembly announces an early
adjournment, no. TO meet again until
April. AS this body must act upon the
question of annexation and that not
before April, the secessionists have
adopted slow campaign. In the mean
while counter movement has been in
nuguated in Pawtuxet.
Many heart rending cases OF poverty
sfe reported throughout the town. One
case l. reported in Cranston where
man, his wife and bali dozen children
are sorcly in need OF food and clothing
Having disposed Of a q ,cll Of chickens to
buy food, the only remaining live stock
a inuch-liSed dog---is offered for sale.
Another sad story Is known TO be true OF
man, SO .despcndent on account OF
poverty forced upon him that constant
vigilance and cheering words on the part
OF friends prevent him from committing
tuic.de.
1; is surprising fact that the average
number OF cases OF diphtheria per month
in this town durinp the war $50, was
larger than that of any other town In the
state and next TO that Of the city OF
Providence.
The av rage number OF cases per month
was To-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
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GAS WAS TURNED ON.
Policemen Save Della Smith From
AsphyXiatiOn.
window Breakers at W0rk-Late Notes
From the North End.

About 7.30 o'clock last night Sargent
Thomas OF TIE Second Police sta ionw was
notified by Dr. Walter L. Munroe that
Miss Della Smith vas locked in her iene-
ment at bl6 Gladstone Avenue aud there
vas probably something wrong as the
womsn had heen sick for some days with
the grip. Sergent Thomas and officer
McGroaty went to Miss Smiths house
snd after looking around for a way to get
IN they discovered escaping gas and
broke down door. They found Miss
smith lying on lounge In the kitchen
ond the gas Jet turned on. The woman
DIR. .Munroe found to be in a very weak
condition ana he directed that she be at
once removed to the Rhode Island Hospi-
tai. This morning her condition was
such that her recovery from tue effects OF
the gas was confidently expected.
WINDOW BREAKERS AT WORK.
Last night there were four psnes of glass
troSea In stores in the vicinity of Chslk-
etone Avenue but there was no attempt
made TO enter the stores ana while
probably there was no connection between
any of the cases the incident is a bit sim
sular. One light of glass was broken in
simon Chapelle's on Charles Street,
smother in Mrs. A. X. Johnson's store,
number eight the same street, q third
broken window was at the store Of j. II.
King OH North Main street snd the
fourth WAS at tee store OF Mrs. Mckenzie
On Chaiks,ore Avenue.
Complimentary CONCERT.
The Pekin Literary Assoc iaiio, beld
a very pleasant concert Ia the club parlors
ON Charles street Yesterday afternoon.
Tire concert was compli inenta7y to the
friends Of the organization about 100 of
"hom were in attendance. The committee
n chargs we're Obliged to curt III the pre-
ram somewhat by reason of the failure
CT parties who had agreed to take
art to appear. The program given
@ss an in eresting one notwithstanding
be disspointments Of the commitee ard
in'lu led the following numbtrs: Iiano
solos by DIR. Hamberger; Voc duets by
i-awl ss Brothers; plano solos by h.
'ahnson; banjo and piano duets by Mes.
sers ki g and Smith; whistling solo by
MIR. 1ierney; pi N solos and songs by
Prof. Bolza and vocal solos by MIR. b. |
farrell.
NORTH END NOTES.
pool tournament will be held in Dis- |
moud hail this evening aud contestants |
for the prizes will be Messrs. Cassidy,
Hodge. Noonsn, Hayden. sennelt, Mich
ol', ID nneIly, Amis, Prior, 1iperap,
AMI " illians.
4. artery the popullr barber at
Green's hair dressing psrlors on Randslls
y I1ere IL confined to his home by SICK
ness. his many friends will wish him q
S2redy recovery.
1 he funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Nc
Certify, mother of Alderman Dennis +.
Mccarthy will take place from the Imma-
suite Conception Church tomorrow
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

Let us give the world to understand
that the Monroe doctrine is an impregna-
bic principle of American diplomacy and
international law. And let us be, as we
can be, the leader FOR the peace of the
world and the advancement of civilization
by promoting In every possible way the
peaceful arbitration of international dis.
putcs.-ChauDcey Depew's Speech ut Platt
Dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
A Good Law.

Utah has put a law on the statute books
providing TINT women teachers in tho
public schools shall have the same com
ponsation as men for like services when
holding certificates OF the same grade.
Thus docs progress continue to lean ON the
side of the womcn.-Springhcld Repub-
I,an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
Home For Theosophists.

The purchase ly H. B. Rambo Of i3o
acres OF land on Point Lorna, California,
Is said 10 bc with tho view of locating the
headquarters Of che Theosophical Society Of
reDts New York and English syndicate.
Tbs price paid for the land was tl2 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
WINTER Ri:soRrs.


HADDON HALL. Atlantic city. y. ~
Directly facing the ocean. Every modern con.
venience and improvement tnclucin hot aud cold
sea water baths Ia house, rooms single aud ca
suite, with baths attached etc. etc send for H.
lusrated booklet Leeds a Lppiacoit Through
iullmas Buffet train leaves Coftlandt aud Des.
brSsses SIS, New fork. daiiy at isiJ =. NJ. via
Penn. " X ju-fgt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
LOST and FOUND.

LOST-Saturday, ian. 30, about u. m.
near corner Of Westminster and Mathews, N
streets, pocket book with sum OF money ana
gold pencil with iui ials "E G.. H.. Reward
Mt this Office.
D-Shopherd puppy, female, about
six months old Owner can have by proving
property snd paying charges. Inquire stable
roar u Humloldt avenue city. ia2'-Gt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
S45,OOO Wanted.

Trust or bsnk funds are wanted Tor tho
above amount ON first mortgage on improved
pay "a per cent. address Box Nc, News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

PICTURES. Framed, unframed Mouldings
= to order, lowest in Providence. y H. CADY
500 Westminster Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
SITUA TIONs WANTED.

WANTED-A middle-aged American woman
wants situation 10 do general house work.
81 ship street, city. ja27-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

WANTFD-Drummers everywhere: salary
commission and expenses paid steady po-
sition; experience unnecessary. Laredo
Cigar Co., II. .. Box 203S, New York city.
la 29-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
spECTACLEs AND EYEGLASSES.

hosmcr, corner Westminster and Franklin
ST. Gets, more tlan understands fitting specta-
cles and eyeglasses prices onc-half what others
charge Open every evening NIB q
LADIES clean your Kid gloves with Josephine
Glove Csaner. Tor sale only by shcTard a Com
peny, headquarters Tor di Sfsod aud undresssi Ktd
gloves IN al the most desirable shades. gloves
htted TO the hand and warranted sslyd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
HosMER's PRICES IN spECrACLEs

Steel Spectaclcs mot from l0c. Eyeglasses
l0c. with ease and silk cord; Gold Alloy
spcclSs 5Oc. VITA best crystal lens Si.OO; Gold
Specks 500. Eycglasses S2.5J nIy II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

AGENTS wanted everywhere Men and
women TO sell the greatest discovery OF the
age pain or disease cannot exist in the sys-
tenn when EectriSum is used; $50 per week
guaranteed, pro rata. Call or address Electri
kure Co., % 9th ave, New York. fl-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01

AGENTs-Wanted for Nude in Art and art
studies. Send stamp for samples Irving Art
and Pub. Co.. l2G Lexington eve, New
York. fl-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-01
WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS-Miniaturc Kinetescope figures in
motion; taken from life greatest novelty Of
10Th century tremendous seller; big money
samp l2c. LA Lune" Novelty Company Ia
Reade street, New York. ja30-6t
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-14
'S|eep|essness
ESPECIALLY FREQUENT In High ATTITUDES.
Now II May be Overcome in Amy Climate.
From the CnieJtain, Pueblo. Co..

While the Rocky Mountain region is
Justly famed for its salubriOus climate, and
10 becoming more and more the mecca toward
which pilgrims are travelling from all parts
Of the world that they may I'll their weaken
ed lungs with its life.giying air, yet there
are ailments in that climate as in any other,
one of the chief of which is sleeplessness.
This Is due 10 the rarity of the air which on
some constitutions is too stimulating to the
nerves. In some cases patients are COM
PEELED 10 remove for time TO the sea level
10 escape the high nervous strain. AS sleep
lessness Ia not an uncommon accompaniment
10 certain nervous conditions lin any clin-
Ate) the story of a woman Of Pueblo, Col,
may point a moral to others, who have had
q similar afiiction.
The woman came to Pueblo thirty years
ego, when the town was a frontier settle
ment, and Indians were by no means un-
usual Visitors, bands Of Ute's often passing
through on their way from the mountains
down 10 the plains to hunt buffaloes.
She had been In good health, until few
years ago when at each recurring spring
lime she became debilitated, weak and Ian
Stiid. Her strength left her, she was listless
Ind lifeless. This, too, In spite of the stimu-
tatinE ELECTS Of the high altitude. The most
ssrisps difieulty, however, was sleeplessness,
which she could not cure. The long weary
watches of the night told on her health and
she dreaded the approach of night. This
lack Of sleep weakened her strength. and
brought ON extreme nervousness, until she
was physical wreck.
AZ she could not we'll take the long jour
nsy necessary 70 change OF climate, she
SSsght for some nerve restorative, that would
bsil4 aR the asrvous system, and thus sna'