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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
BRISTOL.
Inspection Of Company c, Second
Regiment Of Infantry.


company " ooConu h08iu0ns A"~Sf
Captain Luke II. Csllsn commandins,
was inspected last evening at the Armory
on Wood street by Lieutenant Phillip
Brady, quartsrmsster Of the Second Regi-
mept. The company mustered ~ muckets,
two musicians and three ofncers. After
the inspection of clothing, arms and
sccoutrsmentas drill In marching move
ments was given. Lieutenant Z. L.Hamiii
drilled the com pany In the manual oy the
mum bers aud Lieutenant J Connolly with
out tho mum bers. The company also gave
the setting up exercises and the whole
was very creditsb BILE to Captain Callan and
bis command, considering that they have
drilled but twice this season, owing to
the poor condition Of the srmory door.
Cards are out for the marrisgs of Mr..
Howell Louis williams of this town and
Miss Lucy Elizabeth Cook OF New York,
daughter OF MIS-. Joseph q. Cooke, which
will take place Thursday, Jan. rs, ut IL
O'Clock noon, at st. Andrews Church.
New York.
The new government torpedo boat Nos,
will be put under full steam pressure to-
day for the frat time. dock trial will
be given hcr at the Herreshon works and
when the boat is ready her lines VIII be
cast of and q spin over the measured
mile course will be taken. Her electric
plant and all Necessary stores are on
board and the mile to be sailed will be
under similar conditions to that OF her
official trial for which . date hss not yet
teen set. The builders will be on board
with a mum Der Iof naval officers, while
| Captain Nat will command.
The Dreadnsught Hook, Ladder and
Hose Company held its annual supper LAST
| evening at It's hall. The board OF en-
eineers were their guests.
The King Philip Fire Company will
hold their annual supper at their hall
| tonight. After supper . social viii bs
| enjoyed.
A bad runaway occurred yesterday a'
noon. Mr.. Gardner of Swansea had
finished unloading . load OF wood fol
n. N. Cole when his horse became
frightened and ran down Thames 4
Church street where he turned and rar
| thrOugn Melu btIeets Coiiiuiuk viva ~
Hasbrouck's team, which was hitchsd IL
front of the block the doctor 10 build
ing. The DOCTORS team was complstsll
demolished.
Captain John Nichols Of ths StoningtoI
Line of steamers was IN town yesterday
the guest of Mr.. William Allen Manches
ter's family.
As yet nothing has been heard OF tb
wherea bouts of Mr.. James McLsughlin
who disappeared . week sgo last wsdnss
day.
/. No clue ss yet has been discovered Q
the 5000 recently lost on Main street b
Mrs. James Tobin.
The ice dealers sre ell cutting Ice ~
the average thickness is about 10 inches
Inv Town Council should take sem
action to put a stop to the nightly prae
tice of touehs and hoodlums insultin
and ssssulting women on the street.
will be disRrace to the town II promr
measures are not taken tn deal with III
miscreants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
Anthem, Com..ock save. Artist.

New York. Jan. 14.-Paul Scherer or
Brooklyn was tried in the court of special
sessions yesterday on the charge OF hav-
ing obscene pictures in his possession for
sale. Anthony Comstock, who had
warrant issued for the arrest OF Scherer,
interceded for him. Scherer pleaded
guilty to the che4ge. but Mr. comstock
asked the Justiceto 10 suspend sentence III
the case, as he believed that the agent OF
his society. Simon Joel, who had caused
the arrest OF Scherer. had induced the
latter TO paint the pictures in order ia
make an arrest. Sentence In the case
was accordingly suspended, and Scherer
was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor's Resignation to b
Acted Upon.
The Sad Fate of Would-Be Cuban Recruits,
Village Gossip.

TIE vsstry of st. Andrews Church will
hold a meeting this evening for the pur-
pose of taking action on the rssignstiou
of Rev. Alfred Taylor, the present pastor
of the church. Durisg his stay here Mr..
Taylor has proved q most acceptable pss-
tor and the news OF his resignation was
received with regret by his 2srishoners.
Two-years-old Paul Lesseau fell from
the window of his home ct River Point
TO the ground below, q distance Of shout
II feot, yesterday afternoon but luckily
escaped serious injury.
The newly elected officers OF the Paw
tuAet Valley Park Association will mest
for-ths purpose Of organization this even
ing.
The Phenix Womans' Christisn Tsm-
psrance Union met in its rooms In the
Cleaner Building this afternoon.
Two OF the business men OF Phsnix
have pored over the Gu ban news In the
| daily papers until they became frsd With
enthusiasm for Cuba Libre and wishing
to do something for the cause looked
about them for recruits for the Cuban
tentions are probsbly not know to the
| Junta nor the Spanish governmeut their
| enthusiasm and desire to secure food for
| Spanish bullets soon madc them knows
to every man and hoy In the village snd
| although many dou ubted their authority
| none dou btsd their desire to enlist re-
cruits. Although there are MANY unsm'
| ployed in the valley 1t was hard work TO
ind any OF the idle who wished &c visi!
the "Queen Of the Antilles" just II pres
ent, most Of them preferinT the cold OF
New England winter to the warm climate
and reception which they would
probably find In Cubs. AZ last
three men were found who have
slwsys shown O decided disinslins'
tion to work and charmed with the pic
lures Of essy times and bslmy ciimst'
,xpres sed their willingness to enlist.
While the recruiting officers we're discuss
ing the best way to secure the pscesssr,
j authority from the Juuta and drssninl
of being made generals by the srstefu
Cubsns for their services their hopes wsr
rudely blasted by a hsrd-hearted once
who "shsnghsied' their recruits and car
ried them before hsrder-besrtsd judg
who sen, them ell to the state farm oI
charges OF drunkenness and vssrsncy.
The annual insisllation OF ofYicsrs Of tn
womsn's Relief Corps TOOK plWs II
Grand Army hsll last evening. Pes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
CHRISTIAN WORKERS.
Successful Meetings In Randall
Square Mission.
Merchants Complain OF Dull Irade-O her
North End Notes.

The meetings of the Providence Christian
Workers at the Randall Square Gospel Mission
yesterday were largely attended j. ". Hut
chinsoi led he morning meeting, and he was
assisted by Rev. Mrs. Fenner, William Niclser'
son, samuel McKellep and Mrs. Sarah Ley
field. The afternoon meeting was i'm charge
of Evangelist II. G. Gardner, who gave an in
teresting exhortation from the text, 1.-THE
wise and foolish virgins" Remarks Of an in
structive nature were made by Mrs. NJ. G..
Simmons, Mrs. Cameron, Henry s. Reynolds,
william q. Lawton, Rev. Mrs. l.. Fenner and
Mrs Barlow.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President william q. Lawton I;
vice-president, Rev. j. A. Gardner: secretary,
Mrs. M. C.. Simmons: treasurer, Mrs. Matte
A. Shurtlcff. Messrs. Henry y. Rey ynolds,
Joel Bassett and David r. Hinckley were re-
elected as the board Of directors.
The evening meeting was opened by Evan
.elist Gardner with Bible readings. Tbs
other spe ikers were Reuben Pur ~ OF West
Mansfield Mass; Rev. Mrs. l.. Fenner, Will
liam Campbell, Mrs. ID. r. Hinckley, Mrs
william q. Lawton, Martin Tally and George
Y. Croolxes.
Sessions of the convention were held today
at Mary Hopkins Mission, II Clemence street
AMI tomorrow there will be meetings at the
Bethany Mission, &c South Main street
LOCAL MERCHANTS COMPLAINING.
The condition Of trade, according to mer
chants whose shops are in this section OF the
city, is very bad Nearly every one who woult
in ordinary times be disposed to purchase
seems ox disposed to buy as little as possible
Ths large number of the unemployed. o
course, naturally restricts the amount o
business, but those who are working seen
unwi ling in many instances TO buy articles
only most sparingly that are deemed necessi
ties. number OF clerks in stores have, ow
ing TO this bad state OF affairs, been obliged &
tax what are rather too gently called vaca
dCns.
NORTH END NOTES.
The Bachelors, Monitor, Young Mems Ath
letic and Bon Ton Clubs will visit the fair O
the Fa her Matthew Society at Toolvills thi
evening.
There Is bus little sickness reported b.
physicians in this part of the city.
Two arrests for drunkenness was ths exten
of business at the Second police station las
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
VIII. Refused to Make Up.

Fort Scott. Kan, Jan. John II.
Couch. late Populist candidate for the
Kansas court of appeals, and son OF the
late DR.. Couch, one OF the Oldest ana
wealthiest men in the state. died at ms
home yesterday from an overdose OF
morphine. self administered. Coucn had
Just returned from Springfield Mo-
where he unsuccessfully cndeavored 10
effect a reconciliation with his young
wife. who left him year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
cox,v,. Employes Want Pay.

Cleveland. Jan. IA special from
Massillon says: While General Coxey is
organizing his new party at 81. Louis
his stone quarry men are striking and re-
fusing to work unless they are paid
wages now some weeks past due. Two
leaders of the strike have been dis
charged. and there is hope that the
trouble may be bridged over until the
return of Mr.. Coxey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
BoudhoIders Buy Road.

Nome. Ca. jan l4.-The Chattanooga,
Rome and Columbus railroad was sold
here yesterday by order of the United
States circuit court. The road was
bought BY Simon Borg a. Co. of New
York. agents and attorneys for the bond
holders price paid was 100000.
The road floats S2.0O0,00O Of bonds, and
IN TO be Immediately reorganized.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
praminent Man Dead.

winchester. Mass. Jan. 14.-william
Pratt. IA Boston business man, died here
yesterday, aged SO years. Death was
caused by pneumonia after a short sick
ness. The deceased was a prominent
Mason and Odd Fellow and a member OF
the Anciert and Honorable Artillery
company and several other secret So
cieties. The funeral will be held Sun
day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14

Con.tipation in its worst forms, dyspepsia
sick headachc. biliousness and dcrangcmeni
os ths liver are readily cured by DeWiu's
Little Early Risers. These little pills never
rrite. Small pill. safe pill. best pill.
Joseph 8. Johnstons Pharmacy, S1 West
Minister street; Mctzgers Pharmacy 30 North
Main street. Alfreds Pharmacy, II Eddy
street Joseph Driver, Riverside Pharmacy.
" Manton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14

Those anxious 90 prolong this rapid transi-
torv existence of ours beyond the ave-age
span should foster his digestion. negatively
by abstaining from indiscrctions In dict snd
aifirmatively by the use ~ that peerless
stomschic, Hosiettcr's Stomach Bttcrs whom
he experiences symptoms Of indigestion. The
impairment Of the digestive function u fatal
10 vicor Subdue with the Bittcrs, also,
fever and sgue biliousness aud constipation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
A NEW CHAINlESS WHEEL.
II Has . Pedal Movement and Many Other
Novel Features.

n Haa n PedRl MOvement ana NIHny OtHSf
Novel Features.
The chainless wheel, II 1t ever becomesa a
favor,te of the public, will owe large part
of its success to the matchmaking trade,
for IL Is the patient followers of that craft
who are doing most to develop IL. A few
months ago Philadelphia. jeweler invent
ed ohainless machine that was vast I'M
brovement over all others of its class, ana
now Chris kuenzel, a matchmaker oi
Springfield. Mass, brings out a plan foi
= wheel that will not only do away with
chain and sprocket, but by lever peoais
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
Mali ssry .en unmpercd by blue Laws.

Mail Serv4cn huNlpefcd pS biuo a"""'
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE postoffice
department has found Itself heavily
Handicapped in the extension OF the maii
service in New England by the opera
ton OF one OF tho old Connecticut blue
laws forbidding the running OF any
trains between 1890 a. m. and p m on
Sundays In that state. A number OF
earnest demands fcr Sunday morning
postal service between New YORK ana
Boston and return has reached the de-
partment recently from residents OF
eastern New Hampshire, Maine. the
Maritime provinces and Massachusetts,
The Washington butterflies are more
than willing TO comply with the petit
tions. but discovered the existence or
the law Of the state of steady habits.
There is now no service between New
York ana Boston for q hours after III
O'Clock Saturday night and very heavy
mail accumulates In New York for that
section. delayed I'm transit TO its desti-
nation from 70 70 "a hours. The depart
ment officials are hopeful OF q repeal OF
the law 10 relieve the embarrassment.
The officials say they cannot do any
thing whirh would be construed as an
effort TO compel th: railroad companies
TO violate state Rw, but look for re-
lief to the citizens interested In this sun
dav service, who should petition the
| governor Of Connecticut TO recommend
| that the legislature modify or repeal the
law so as to permit the running OF trains
| carrying railway postonices out Of New
| York NOT later than 10 a. IN. and arriving
| az Boston on the schedule provided fol
! like trains running on week days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14

The quarterly meeting Of the trustees
OF the Connecticut school FOR boys was
held at Me,iden. Conn. Frank Perrin OF
New Haven was appointed bookkeeper'
ut the institution, wee Robert Hayes.
removed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14
New Telcphone CONNECTIONS.

Montpelier, VT, Jan. 1.-THE Peoples
Telep one company was organized here
yesterday. and will begin the work OF
Installing a telephone system in Addi-
son. WASHINGTON. Chittenden, Lamoille,
Orange. Franklin and windsor counties.
The officers chosen were as follows:
Directors. icury James. z. g. Hooker,
&. T.. Robinson cf Waterbury; George
IL. Almou OF Montpelier and \. y. Power
az New york. Henry James was elected
PRESIDENT G. y. Robinson, vice presi-
dent. l.. O. Hooker. treasurer. and
George II. Almon, secretary and general
manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-14

Chicorn, Pa. HERALD" Richard Nonsee
eports one Minute Cough Cure tho greatest
s-cccss OF medical science. Tie told us that II
cured his whole family of terrible coughs and
colds. after all other 80 cailcd cures had failed
ontirrly Alr. vonscl laid 10 assisted his
children through a very bad siege Of measles.
One Minute Cough Ours makes expectoration
very easy ans rarid.
Joseph =. Johnston's Pharmacy, sa3 West
minister street; Meizgcr's Pharmacy, 30 North
Main street: Alfrcd's Pharmacy. u Eddy
street Joseph Driver, Riverside Pharmacy
81 Mantol avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

The taxes for 1896 are now due
and payable at the law office OF
0. f. Cramer, l7l2 Second avenue
BrinE last years tax csiptt
and avoid delay in searching for de.
scri Dtions. HENRY KROEGER,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
SACKS IN THE SHED
Police Search James Mccall
rey's Premises.
MORE STORM DRAIN DISCLOSURES.

Wagon Losd of Paper Bags LsbeIed
Milwaukee Cement Found At the Home
of Man Who Was Employed on the
Twenty-fourth Street Job.
Another consignment of cement
sacks were uBearthed today on the
premises Of James Mccartney, one Of
the men who mixed mortar on the
Twenty-fourth street storm drain.
There are about five hundred of
them. and with the exception Of O
very few are labeled Milwaukee.
just before noon Chief Etzel, Off
Ger Dumbal and Bailiff Reynolds
made a trip to the home OF McCaff-
rey, who lives OF the river bank near
the old abattoir, southwest of the
city, with the patrol wagon. The
shed which they had been informed
contained the sacks was nailed up.
But 1t was broken into and disclosed
row upon row OF sacks, which were
piled into the patrol wagon and
carted to police headquarters, where
they were stored away in one of the
back rooms.
Chief Etzel is to make another trip
to the Mccartney place this afternoon
to see If he can find any more sacks.
The Milwaukee sacks were packed
into the Portland sacks-evidently to
cover up any suspicion which might
arise.
what McCaTeey Says.
McCaffrey told the officers that b.
had hauled the sacks from the storm
drain to his home, but that he did
not detect any difference in the
labels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
CITY CHAT.
Basket ball tonight.
Leaf lard at GiImnra,a

Dashet Daii touIgnC.
Leaf lard at Gilmore's.
Call for union made cigars.
NJ. F. Bahnsen is in Chicago.
Bill files and cases at Taylor's.
Pool balls and chalk at Taylor's.
Billiard chalk and tips at Taylor's.
The best broom-Lee's Little Gem
Ten cent sheet music at Taylor's.
Bargains in school books at Tay.
lor's.
Copying and scale books at Tay-
lor's.
Carbon paper and ribbons at Tay-
lor's.
Bargains in children's shoes Dol.
ly Bros.
See ad, Of 4. I. & P. for terms to
Springfield.
T. j. Medill, DR., has returned from
Springfield.
To Springfield via r. 1. & P. rail.
way always.
s495 to Springfield and return via
the L. |. & Z.
Three trains to Springfield via the
r. l. " Z. railway.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II S. Cable went to
Chicago last night.
Typewriter ribbons, the best only
80 cents, at Taylor's.
Barnes geography aud history,
second hand, ct Taylor's.
Furs at big reduction at the fur
riers, +. Richter e. Sons. Davenport
Miss Clara Woltmann's kindergar.
ten roopens Monday morning at the
No 4 school building.
Mrs. K. p. Hubbard has returned
from Chicago. where she spent the
holidays with her folks.
John Byers now has charge of the
Dew Drop saloon on Seventeenth
street for w. l. Stephson.
Ralph Modjsski. designing engi
neer OF the new Rock Island bridge
was in the city yesterday.
The Paul T. Wilkes Stock com
pany's engagement opens tomorrov
evening NJ far per tneatre.
An opportunity in house furnish.
ing--s.e Mayer Rosentield's an
nouncemsnt in THE ARGUS want ads
Turtle soup and oysters on th'
side at Gus Englin's place tonight O,
Fifteenth street and Fourth avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Thomas hav,
gone to Springfield TO attend the in
auguration Of Governor-elect Tan
ner.
Furs. capes and cloaks sold TO
half value at Richter & Sons, Daven
port.
The annual meeting of the teach
ers Of Scott county is being held to
day, several attending from thi
city.
NJ. Levy & Son are distributin,
some neat souvenirs with the com
pliments of the Pabst Brewing com
pany.
Miss Mary Cos.igan has returne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

Frank P. Blair, the Crescent bridge
promoter, was in town last night.
He has been down east again in the
interest of his project. and says all is
well. He still wears that roseate.
winning smile which has captivated
aldermen and bewitched the general
public with his undertakings, de.
spite the unfrieudly gossip that has
recently been INDUCED in in the
three cities concerning the gigantic
scheme with which the name OF
Blair is associated. Blair's smile is
but the outward seeming Of the in
ward thinking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

from Tiskilxs, where che was called
by the death of her step-father,
James Shea.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge this morning was 3 40
and stationary, the temperature a.
noon being So.
In Port Byron they are discussing
the postofiice question. too. E. B.
Stone has already announced himself
as candidate.
Are you tired of game and poul-
try? Ear the T. c. brand of hams.
bacon aud lard. High grade, mild
cure. selected stock.
The quarterly meeting Of the 7.
NJ. C. A. will be held Monday even
ing. A program will be given and
refreshments will be served.
DR.. Henry D. Steele, eye, ear, nose
and throat specialist. Glasses prop
erly fitted. Rosenstein block, Fifth
avenue and Fifteenth street, Moline.
Judge Thorpe. of Drurv, was in
town yesterday, and brings glowing
reports Of everything in the lower
end so far as he has been able to OBJ
serve.
Fer the Inauguration at Spring field
the c., B. & Q. will sell round trip
tickets for 81 95 between Jan. 9 and
II, good returning to and including
Jan. ~.
Paul r. Albrecht. of Davenport,
was taken from Bepgston's drug
store yesterday afternoon by the po-
lice. He was suffering from an over
dose of morphine. of which he is q
fiend.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Deere and Mr..
and Mrs. William Butterworth, of
Moline, were passengers on the Rock
Island G. Peoria this morning en-
route to Springfield, where they 30
to attend the inauguration.
The Sheridan Club entertained
at progressive cirque last e e1ing.
Miss Nellie McEnlry. of Moline, car
ried off the honors of the occasion,
while Miss Lottie Rosenfield, of this
city. captured the consolation prize.
The ladies who attended the open
ing of the Davenport cooking school
are greatly pleased with the thor
ough and varied course Of instruc-
ton offered and are charmed with
the teacher, Mrs. Conwell, of Phila-
delphia.
Maj and Mrs. C. W. Halves. of
Fulton, will be in Rock Island next
Tuesday to attend the installation
and ball of c. w. Halves camp 1850.
VI. W. A. The major, as head clerk
Of the order. will install the officers
OF his namesake lodge.
Frank Maggioli, the New Orleans
billiard player. is expected at Cat
toms White Seal academy tonig hit,
when the tournament opens. George
Sutton, the Canadian will arrive
Monday. Gallagher and Harrison
have already amazed many by their
wonderful mastery of the cue.
Avoid eating diseased meat
hog cholera, trichina and other dis
eases-by insisting on having the +.
c. brand Of cured aud fresh meat
and lard. The government has pro-
vided their abattoir with skilled vet
erinaries who inspect all meats be.
fore and after Strengthening.
There will be an organ re,ital at
Mem Orial Christian church Monday
evening by Harrison Wilde. of Chi.
cago. assisted By w. S. Hine. tenor
soloist OF the first Presbyterian
church. Chicago. and DIR Kulp, basso
ofDavenport. Pastors Of the churches
will give, upon application, limited
mum her Of free tickets to grown per
sons of their congregations. A COL
lection will be taken during the re
| cifal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

The young folks Of the Second
Baptist church have formed aliterary
society. the officers of which are:
observation-disclosures Toliver.
Secretary-William Taylor.
The society meets every Friday
evening at the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
COUNTY BUILDING.

Jan. CHARLES E. White to Cath
crime r. Hamm, lot IA. block 3.
Smith & Whites add, Moline, 1915.
s-Samuel A. Lynde ct al. to Viii
liam Grote, lot 2, block 8, C. Lynde's
add, Rock Island, $3.50.
Edward Wainwright to Henry j.
Beale. part lot -, and lots IS and
II. block 2, town of Yuma Center,
1928.
William G. Montgomery to d
Montgomery by heirs, el and el sw{
&c, 10, Sw, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09

Bids fox furnishing coal for the
court house heating will be received
by the undersigned up to Tuesday.
jan. -. at 9 O'Clock q. m. Specifica-
lions may oe had on inquiry.
henry KINNER,
Chmn. Com mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-09
The WootheR.

Fair weather aud colder tonight
and Sunday. Westerly winds. To.
days temperature 50.
F. J. WALL, Observer.