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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
Connecticut Village Destroyed.

Greenwich, Conn, March IA disas-
trous fire, completely beyond the control
of the citizens is now burning in the
little village known as Mianus Land.
ing located at the head of Mianus River,
on the old Boston Post road, about mid
way between Greenwich and Stamford.
The fire broke out at IL m, in the large
two-story frame building containing the
grocery of John Ayers and the postoffice.
The nearby hotel owned by Stephen New
man, building over 100 years old,
famous as road house was burned
Next, three dwellings We're destroyed and
tho villagers helpless because of a lack of
fire lighting apparatus. appealed To Stam-
ford for aid Already damage estimated at
SIS, 600 has been done and the fire is still
raging. Origin unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
RENTS AND PROFITS.
Discussion Over Will of Maria M. Ben
edtct In Appellate Court.

Some Interesting points were involved
in the case of Emory Lyon, executor OF
the last will and testament of Maria NJ.
Benedict who died in 1891, against Brown
University and Others.
The chief question involved, however
was whether the rcsiduary legatces or
certain charitable organizations includ
ing Brown University and the Rhode
Island Hospital are entitled TO the rent
and profits of certain real estate. The
testator In the third clause of her will
made In 1890 left between $50, 600 and
Slo,OOO In legacies 10 particular persons.
by the fourth clause she gave SD 600 10
charitable organizations. The remainder
of her estate was left 10 certain rosidusry
legatccs.
Walter +. Angel counsel for tho cxecu.
tor stated that the executor had in his
hands 5000 in cash and there remained
ono ono piece of property taxed for 5000.
Ihus, he said, there was SIS, 600 TO pay
So, 600 in legacies.
John c. Pegram, as attorney for the
Rhode Island Hospital, argued that IL was
the intention OF the tcstatrix To charge the
whole OF the estate and all the income and
profits OF the estate were TO go TO the
parties named In the fourth clause of the
will.
Colonel II. J. Spooner with whom was
associated Il. u. Allen argued that while
the body of the estate was responsible
FOR all legacies the rents and profits of the
real estate before it was sold went to the
rcsiduary legatees, under the general
device in the will. The two latter counsel
represented John Gano Benedict who
claims onc-fifth Of the rents and profits.
Ihe court held the matter for advise
mcnt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17

to great extent the adverse factors. Ro-
ceipts were moderate today. being 5000 bales,
against l3, 800 last week aud el42 last year"
Wheat was lower today at the opening and
continued 10 be irregular. The Chicago ad-
vices to Sullivan Bros. g. Co. indicated that
the foreign influences were liable to be the
factors in the market and that while values
were now low and there was plenty of bull
information. the foreign news might drive
prices lower.
The cables this morning showed off coast
cargoes to be quiet and steady; passage car.
goes easier. The English country markets
were dull. In Liverpool wheat was a little
higher, while corn was also firm and higher.
8 Paine, webber 81 Co.. as quoted by e. j.
Knight g. Co.. state that the worlds visible
and farm reserves OF wheat are estimated at
about l2S, 900 bushels less than q year ago.
The American farm reserves sre at least "a.
coo, 900 less than in 1885,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
Clearance Papers,

Washington, March 17.-The President
and number of his advisors had quite n
prolonged conference today on the subject
of Cuban filibustering. Ii is understood
that 1t was decided for the present, at
least, and until the matter is passed
on by an official opinion by the Attorney
General the policy Of the administration
will be to refuse clearance papers to
vessels suspected of being engaged i'm
tilibustering operations in aid Of the
Cuban insurgents unless affidavit Is
made by the owner or master of the YES.
sci that there is no intention to violate
the neutrality laws Of the United Stat, N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
Detained at Quarantine.

schooner John B. Coyle of Portland.
Captain Berry, from Havana, Is detained
at quarantine for the present by the
health authorities although there is no
sickness aboard.
The reason for this action on the part
OF the authorities Is found I'm an order re-
cciVcd from Surgeon General Wyman "a
lew days ago, ordering the fumigation Of
all vessels from Havana, where it j. said
smallpox is prevalent at the present time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
PRICE OF SOME SEATS DOUBLED.

Three special trains which came i'm this
morning brought the last Of the visitors
They were made up of % sleepers from
san Francisco, but the last section had
Tour day coaches in which were few
people going east. The large delegation
OF miners expected from Virginia City
ala not come, though the miners are well
represented. The arrivals this morning
were about 500, making the total stran-
gers in town, between 1000 and 1000 The
demand for tickets last night was very
good This morning Dan Stuart's head
quarters, where they were on sale, was
also crowded. The demand was so brisk
indeed that the price of the cheapest
seats was 6OAblcd. The last few rows on
the outer ct-se of the arena had been set
aside for people willing To pay only g. for
admission. When it was discovered that
these seats were selling better than the
$40 ones just I'm 'front.' there being little
difference betwcen the two. all were
placed at $40 Zach. The increased price
did not Interfere with the sale The i'm.
preston has gotten abroad among the
townspcople that when Stuart finds he
mas several thousand unsold tickets on
hand. (thc arena will accommodate over
l5,WOl he will bc willing 60 fill at least
Somc OF the outer rows CHEAPER. even M
81 and -. There will be a larger number
IN the arena than Stuart has been looking
for since last Friday.
The fakirs arr doing good business
selling souvenirs In the shape of small
Continued on Page z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Price. Mccormick a Co. wired weetlen. Ken.
dali & Co. today: Foreign advicos this
morning in regard to the political situation in
the East were less rcassuring. Tho revival ~
the war talk affected cotton and both spots
and futures showed declines, although the
demand for actual cotton showed an improve.
ment' the sales aggrcgating 1900, and the ex.
isiing situation in the South onght 10 Offset
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17

Celebrated for its great leavening strength
and healthfulness. Assures the food against
alum and all forms Of adulteration common "a
the cheap brands. ROYAL. BAKING POWDER
CO., NEW YORK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
Meeting at Infantry Hall.

Several hundred local sports who could
not afford the time TO go To Carson City.
gathered at Infantry Hall this afternoon
and received the bulletins from the big
tho Polar star Company made the an
nounccmcnts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
Alleged Filibusterer Arrested.

New York, March 17.-George Mowbry,
was arrested here today charged with
having been connected with the Woodhall
1libustering expedition, which left Balti-
more on June %, 1896, and which is al
legged to have landed arms, ammunition
and men in Cuba
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING
Relative to Numbers ON snow Street.

Office of
Superintendent OF Street Signs and Numbers
City Hall, Msrch u, 1897.
The Committee on Street Signs and Mum
bcrs 10 which the Board Of Aldermen has re.
ferred two petitions relative To numbers on
Snow street, hereby give notice that they
in Committee Room ~, City Hall, SATUR-
DAY, MARCH ~, at , 30 y. M, when all par
ties Interested are hereby notified to appear,
IL they sec fit, and be heard thereon.
ROBERT W. BURBANK,
Chairman OF Committee on Street Signs and
Numbers. mrl7.8t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17

| heads down and they could not do so as
they were going to the fight, not turning
away. All saw the structure at the same
time and it naturally provoked talk.
''will they carry him inp'f asked Fitz.
They will carry him back" replied
Julian
Whereat all chuckled. "I'll soon have
my chance To do him up. said Fitz, "and
stop his wind, put in Stelzner THAT
all there is to him. II want to land on
IL, ~ said Fitz.
While passing the penitentiary on the
outskirts of the city very little was said,
Fitz being particularly silent. He had
visited the institution and he saw the
foot prints OF the prehistoric giant sup
posed by geologists to have been IA feet
high. Ii was pretty generally known
about town what time the fighters were
due and the sidewalks were crowded with
People when the party drove by There
was no particular enthusiasm more than
wish you luck, " or "a limited cheer or two
from an acquaintance. No time was lost
inside the city limits, the horses going at
good jog through the streets the arena
being reached without a mishap. As Fitz
reached his dressing room, he was rubbed
down and in n short time, was prepared to
answer n summons to face his antagonist
in the ring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-17

Cattle, $4,000
Sheep, 5000
Heavy shipping hogs, 8 20 @412
May wheat puts. 73l2; calls, 747s
May corn puts 24sab; calls, 24A
Nay wheat curb ....
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
Transferring Pictures.

Prints or Autographs may be trans
ferred to glass by a very simple pro-
cess. The glass is cleaned with alco-
hol and a polisher, then coated with
fine dammar varnish, laid on very
evenly. 1t is then put away in place
where there Is no dust, where 1t is to
remain, until it is so sticky that when
touched with the finger, the glass, if a
small plate, may be lifted by the ad-
hesion. The picture to be transferred
must be soaked in rainwater until 1t is
completely saturated, then placed be-
tween sheets of blotting-paper, and
gently pressed. This removes all SUI
perfuous water. Now put the pictures
face down, upon the sticky side Of the
glass. The utmost care Is necessary in
placing it, as once it touches it cannot
be moved without danger Of tearing out
pieces of the print. When 1t is adjust
ed, begin at one corner and press the
picture closely upon the adhesive sur
face, watching it continually to see that
no air-bubbles appear between the pic
ture and the vanished surface. When
this is finished, put the picture away
again, let it remain until quite dry,
then lay wet towel over the back of
the picture until the paper is thorough
ly soaked. Now begin at one corner,
and with the fingers, frequently dipped
In water so that they will remain wet,
rub off the white paper. Continue this
until Ill the white portion is removed.
This will leave only the color of the
picture upon the glass. At the finish
give the back a rather heavy coat of
transparent varnish. Let it dry thor
oughly, and add very thin second
coat. When this is perfectly dry,
frame the picture with a very thin
glass over the vanished side. Hang
In the window as a transparency. A
few attempts may be necessary before
expert handling is acquired, but per-
severance will bring success, and with
care and a little ingenuity very many
beautiful pictures may be prepared at
the most trif1ing expense.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
80 7gvz9 s.s .,,ss,y

e. L. Godkin, editor of the Nation
contributes to the Atlantic an article
on "Our Nominating System" in which
he shows that the weakest place in
our whole political machinery is the
way in which nominations are made.
Mr.. Godkin suggests certain remedies
for the irresponsible methods which
now SO often deprive party nominations
of all representative value.
The rising Of the Greeks against the
Turks in Crete gives special timeliness
to the "reminiscences Of the Greek rev.
olution in 1921, which f. B. Sanborn
has prepared for the Scribner's, under
the title "Odysseus and Trelawny-A
Sequel to Byrons Grecian Career"
Odysseus was one of the most pictur-
esQue heroes of that romantic age, and
during part of the revolution Trelawny
and he lived in cave on Mount Par
nassus.
1t is said that If Du Maurier had not
used the title ''The Martians," that
would have been the name of H. G.
Wells new story ''The War of the
Worlds" Is the title Mr.. Wells has
chosen for his daring piece of imagina-
tive writing. The plot is founded on
the idea that Mars, growing cold
through the ages, has developed the
faculties Of its inhabitants far In ad-
vance or ours. So, when they migrate
to the earth and arrive In England,
there are some interesting develop
ments.
Frank POdmore, who is well known
among students of spirit-lore by his
"Phantasms Of the Living" has just
concluded the writing of work which
is likely to cause some stir in the dove
cotes of spiritualism. This book is en-
titled Studies in Psychical Research"
and is, in effect, a rather surprising ex-
posure of many of the best-reputed me-
diums, together with a careful exami-'
nation OF some of the ghost stories
which have hitherto been accepted by
the followers of psychical research as
incontrovertible.
1t may be noted, In connection with
the new edition of Charles Levers
works, that ''The Confessions of Harry
Lorrequer," the initial volume, has two
endings. For one Of them was lost in
the post, and before it was recovered
Lever had written another for the de-
spairing publishers, who, exactly sixty
years ago, were issuing 1t in the Dub
lin University Magazine. Both endings
are printed in the new volume. 1t may
be remarked that the last complete set
OF original issues of Levers novels was
sold in London few years back for
tl6O; but more than double this price
has been obtained in America.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
What His Good Intentions Cost

What His Good Intentions Cost.
There was just one vacant seat in the
Wabash avenue cable-car when a wom-
an carrying a large basket and leading
a small boy by the hand came in and
carefully in her lap and let the boy
stand leaning against her-an arrange
ment that suited everybody except the
boy.
II amt to sit there" he bawled, try
ing to push his mother aside.
Look out, Johnny! you'll break them
eggs" demonstrated the woman.
Don't care if 1 dor' sobbed Master
Johnny.
''I'll make you care! answered his
mother, sharply. "Five dozen eggs, an
every last one Of 'em fresh!"
His answer was kick aimed at the
basket. A man sitting opposite here
interposed.
"Come, my little man, and sit on my
knee"
"Ain't a-goin' to sit on your knee"
and the youngster kicked the eggs
again.
81 just wish I had you home.
Wouldn't lay it on!' said his mother.
I'D trounce you right here if 1 knew
what to do with this ere basket"
"I'll hold the basket, ma'am," said
the man opposite.
He reached over and took it. Every
body hoped to see Johnny get his
deserts, and hush of expectancy fell
on that car. But what that scheming
woman did was to pick up the boy,
cuddle him in her arms, and give him
a comfortable seat in her lap. And
the little wretch smiled at the general
discontinue, While the man opposite
let the basket Of eggs jounce as they
would, and glared with murderous
ferocity at Johnny and his mother
Chicago Tribune.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
A Botanical Freak.

One of the curiosities of nature Is
known as plant atol. There are but
two or three of these known to scien-
tists This atol Is made up of circle
of growing plants. They are found
floating on the top of ponds or lakes.
They form a hoop-shaped figure and
are closely matted together at the roots,
which make sort of cup or basin, to
which more or less vegetable matter
falls or floats. There is sufficient
amount of nutriment In this to keep the
plant growing. AS it increases, the
roots become longer and larger, and in
time the plant may anchor itself in the
soil at the bottom of the pond. These
rings, after r1any years of accumula-
tion and growth, make what appear to
be small islands. 1t is the opinion of
certain scientists that islands may have
been formed In this manner. The
roots catch all floating vegetable
or animal matter. Leaves collect
and form mold, and after a while
birds may drop plant or tree
seeds on the little pod that floats on the
top of the water. These take root and
further assist in the growth of the lit
tie island 1t may take centuries for
the plant to come to any size, but with
nature a thousand years are but as yes.
terday.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
Stories of E~insep.

Mr.. Valentine Prinsep, the well
known English artist, is very jolly
Briton indeed, and is fond of telling
amusing stories about himself and his
profession. Even his name proves a
source of mirth, and he likes to relate
the blunders its oddity has occasioned.
Once, when going to dine at fashion
able mansion, he was accosted by the
butler:
"What name, sir?"
"Prinsep"
Great was the big artists amusement
when he was then announced loudly
and pompously as Prince Hepp!
Mr.. Prinsep's favorite anecdote is one
often told, but always good, of which
he claims to be the original narrator.
Moreover, it is true one. An old coun-
try couple, so he relates. had strayed
into the Manchester Art gallery, cata-
logue in hand, and were wandering
from room 10 room looking at the pic
lures, which were numbered anew, one,
two, three and so on in each division.
instead of continuously throughout the
whole exhibition. The two old people
stopped in awe and admiration before
MADDOX Browns heroic picture, the
death of King Lear -
'Wha's this un, Jinny?' asked the
old man.
"A'll see, large, All see, eff yen
give me minute
The old lady hastily turned to the
catalogue division of another room, and
read off the number corresponding to
that of the picture before them. II
chanced to be that of Landseer's famous
picture of collie fallen over q cliff,
and just reached by the anxious shep-
herd, who calls the result of his exami-
nation of the poor beasts injuries to
his comrades on the rocks above. She
read off the title of the picture to he1
husband:
There's Life In the Old Dog Yet
Looking compassionately on the pic
tured form of the aged and forsaken
king, large failed to perceive anything
wrong in the name.
$50 there is, gal, SO there isl" he ex-
claimed, in a burst of pity; adding,
with dropped voice and shake of the
head at Lear, ''but not much, not
much !'-Youth's Companion.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
Marking Linen.

The marking of linen is quite a busi-
ness in these days of sumptuous trous-
seaus. In stores which make a special
ty of fine napery orders are taken for
the working Of letters when the linen
is selected, so that it can be sent home
in boxes ready for use. One tiancee
will choose two unpretentious initials
placed side by side and worked in plain
raised satin stitch. Another chooses
larger letters, to be intricately interlac-
ed and elaborately worked with both
solid and open laced stitches. Huge or
namenta, monograms are also conspic-
uous in napery and bed linen, as we'll
as on tea cloths. Three letters are a
good rule in case of house linen, one
for the respective initials of the Chris
tian name of the bride and groom and
the third for the family name.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10


ans-the GirondinS, as they were called
-worsted III Paris by the Jacobins and
the mob, had lately tried to raise the
provinces against the capital, and to this
end had drawn together at Caen, near
the border of Brittany. They had been
defeated, however, and the Jacobins,
in this month of August, were prepar-
ing to take a fearful vengeance at once
on them and the Royalists. The reign
of terror had begun. Even to such a
boor as this, sitting over his black bread,
the revolution had come home, and in
common with many a thousand others
he wondered what he could make of it,
The girl did not answer, even by the
look of contempt TO which he had be-
come accustomed and for which he hat
ed her, and he repeated: Five crownsl
All, it is money. that is! Mon Dieur'
Then, with sudden exclamation, he
sprang up. "What is that?' hs cried.
He had been sitting with his back to
the barn, but he turned now SO as to
face it. Something had startled him-a
rustling in the straw behind him.
What is that?" he said, his hand on
the table, his face lowering and watch
full.
The girl had risen also, and as the
last word passed his lips sprang by
him. with a low cry, and aimed fran.
The Winslow mail., 1897-07-10
PLAYIN POssI,,1

FlaNln PosSuHh comes from the fact
that the postum will ieign sleep or death
when pushed into sudden danger of being
captured. But pains and aches never pla>
that kin / OF game. They never Try 10
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people. leaving 80 hance To f.ign sles D.
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ran rams ana aches are great or less in lnten-
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81. Jacobs Oil-prevents their increase and
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thing is gained by taking pains and aches
IN time for prompt and permanent cure.
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