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The Progress., 1898-12-10
NADAN RUN0R SAYS

That some people pretend to be
unlnjured, although they are har
hit
That Bill wants to know where
"they' want to send him.
That it is the fellow who has no
aching tooth, who is generally the
most patient, nnder the affliction.
That social hypocrisy doesn't
seem half so Objectionable, when
it is a pretty girl who practices it,
That a man may be Sin his
cups" and still not be in close
quarters.
That the boss dog of the tan
yard may be only NANCY cur.
That the turkey gobbler has an
important strut, and still he plays
a very insignificant part in history
song or poetry.
That a man may claim for him.
self a superior amount of brains,
and still have very little.
That the fellow who thinks he
furnishes all the brains OF an AS
ISOLATION, is very apt to contribute
the least.
That the midget has struck
enag at last Judge Watkins has
decided that the tax voted in
Ward One, Bossier parish. is I'M
constitutional, null and void.
Good! Shreveport, take your cue
That those who know Mr.. Ernest
Laenger will endorse Councilman
Bernstein's motion to have him
put on the police force. He will
make a good officer.
That any one wanting a good,
lady, type writer and book-keeper
can secure one by applying to The
Progress.
That all should remember that
c. D. Hicks is a Notary Public
who will de your work thoroughly.
That She Will respectfully in
form the people that it showed
yesterday. Did you know that?
That the Presidents message is
in to-day's paper.
That Councilmen Allen, Scott
and Bernstein are already making
good records. She thought they
That is time that are light was
put on the corner of Southern ave-
nue. and Lacy street.
That the Midget has found a foe
worthy of it's steel in Mr.. j. H.
Fullilove, backed by Wise &
Herndon.
That they "do say" that the
train (?) on the Midget road can
run ga mile and a half in an hour
and a half"
That Mr.. Edenborne may be "a
slick artist" but She predicts that
he will run up against many
stumps like Mr.. j. H. Fullilove be-
fore he collects all the taxes that
were run through for him and his
midget road.
That Her editor laised the point |
Of order, and also rose to a ones
lion of personal privilege. But
he chairman overruled the point:
,he crowd agreed with the chair
man and he went down; and the
snow, the beautiful SHOW gently
down his shirt collar and
covered his quivering, kicking
:orm, while the crowd laughed in
slee. Selah!
That impudence, brazenness and
| little money will enable the ma
GRITTY of people to carry a high
land, in violation of both statu-
DRY and moral law.
IL
The Progress., 1898-12-10
POLITICAL POINTS.
Leaders in Town-The Official
Election Figures.
N, 0. Picayune, Dec. 9Th.

The presence Of so many Office
holders and politicians from differ
ent portions Of the state yesterda,
occasioned a short lived flutter 0
excitement. A little investigation
however, revealed that,in the mail
their presence in the city was at
tributable to a mere coincidenta
chance rather than by prearrange
ment to formulate anything tina
may have a bearing upon coming
political contests. As nearly al
Of them have their rods up to give
the lightning an easy chance a
them, they are naturally desirou.
of learning what the situation il
New Orleans is and what theil
prospects will be.
DR.. P. j. Irrelevant, of Caddo
had come down chiefly for the pur-
pose of having chat with his old
friend Senator McEnery and, jim
cidentally, to learn what the heavy
guns in this neck OF the woods are
doing. He had the chat, land after
ascertaining all that he could,
journeyed back to Shreveport las
night.
Lieutenant Governor Snyder
was down for the purpose of attend
ing the session of the board of
pardons. He expected to be able
to return to Tensas last night, but
found it impossible to do so. He
will strive his utmost to return to
his home today. While not en-
gagged with his duties as a member
of the board, the lieutenant COVER
nor chatted with everyone to find
out how everyone else stands with
the campaign.
Representative john Marks, Of
Assumption, hearing Of Governor
onyder's presence in the city,
lung out the sign win be back
n minute" on his Napoleonville
aw Office and hurried toINew Or
cans with MS rod.
Congressman Bob Broussard
stopped over enroute to Washing-
on to be present at the opening Of
he fifty-sixth congress, which e.
7ent will occur at the national CAP
tai next Monday.
Now, it came to pass, that DR..
Crezeyant had arranged to have
lis chat with Senator McEnery at
he st Charles Hotel during the
course of the afternoon, and, in
lis own mysterious way, the cele-
orated "Johnny on the Spot"
aught a line of the arrangement
Despite the sloppy con diton of the
orn-up streets, Johnny proved
limself to be good mud horse,
nd before the meeting was at an
nd he had showed all of the anx-
Gus aspirantsinto the vestibule of
he hosiery and then proudly took
p an advantageous position on the
utside to announce to the passers-
" that there were funny doings"
DING on within. Thus so reliably
informed, nearly the whole town
ook a peep into the building, and
1any of them retired last night un
er the firm convic ton that some
important history in future politics
f this state had been made during
ne course of the day. Johnny
ras in clover. There are some
tho say that he kept the wires
OF between here and Baton Rouge
putting in top and bottom tips on
hat was going on.
Shortly before midnight, a re-
orter of the Picayune met him
peeding along and under a heavy
ull he stopped only long enough
, state that he was in a hurry "to
ct next" to a conference Justice
blanchard was then having some
lace, between the St. Charles and
lie Grunewald" with Judge Law
The Progress., 1898-12-10

Talk Real Estate with w. G..
Agurs.
The Progress., 1898-12-10
GENERAL LOCAL MARKET,


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shraveoor. T, Dscemro,, .
This Dav
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Ordinary ,........, Nominal
Good Ordinary i
Low Middlins .. al.
Nldd'ng -..... 4 HIS.
Good Midalino r sc
ppovrs1oNs
NV ''''" W
bacon-6l4c
Dry Salt Meats az 57gc.
Breakfast B&coa--S&to
., HamS-choie' csnVas39t SUP r-o.'ta.
ol2c'
Lard--Compound, 4llc; pare. sac.
Racon Plates 7j,c
BREADSmUFFS
Flour-Best patent, $40: half patent or
STRAIGHT a o.. evtro fonou e, M
~ ,''e ~ 91'-D =, e-a'lS' '''''y' qt'oo.
oor''n II, al per oarre'' % poun@
sacks, Sl.S0.
Crackers-A 2 soda cracr,e,e arr,
o,c,+o5 a. g.. C.o,,,, =, 80
qI De- N ~ ~ I,u;.,,,,, 2 ~ 'oe i"''
=" 40 "'''''''f''
;. oof fEH AMI LEA
better, 12m 13c. ~
Iea-'tood stock on hand, fair demand
60 az q 0E 49, 9G - nv 1o'Gc hie' Ioaoo
SUGAR AND MOLASSES.
Sugar-Standard eranulated. sac: ST
Emma granulated, 53sc; snow white, Sic.
choice yellow clarified, SC; seconds.
4l2c.
kete c cSSoe rehoe s9 9 PT5me ose1'
BAGGlNd AND TIES.
Bagging-2 ID, 7l2c: 13t lb, 71tc.
Twine-For baling purposes quoted at
1Uc per 10 by the pale.
Iron Ties-90c.
cpA1N AMI uUDDor,,,,,,
'SAAN AM rHHLoIofr.
Corn-Mlxed sacked, 44c per bushel.
Hay-Cholce prairie (Arkansas), $780,
Ie n, $m;5o;
O"Cs-W Nv hite, ooc; mixed, otc, SEED, 51c~
Rye--9Oc.
Barley-b
rhanneS I rorn on ~, I'M xo,x,a
MiIet sae J0rnusb bui Rep Luz pounds
c,,,orn,,. nc,a.
oaiSn'>No AMI Heoo'-
Chickens. hens. per doz zds
pro;,ors nor 40. ~
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Fryefs. large, per doz ......... 2. 1@2 40
per uOZ. RG<4DC
The Progress., 1898-12-10

The kodaks at Carter's POP Texas
Street are sure shots both in price
and effectiveness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

Antonus seneri, the Italian who was as
ssulIed in his little confectionery store at
Arctic Centre, sunday evening 10y two Of the
Valley toughs, has gwen up hls business and
removed TO another Part Of ths village as
he says he is afraid he would DO seriously
injured or killed " he remained in the store
According to the story Of seneri and his wife
he has been repeatedly threatened and abused
by drunken toughs from the noighboring sa
looms and they have made trouble so fire.
quently of late that he was afraid that his
life was in danger and decided TO 20 out of
business
peculiar bicycle accident occurred near
wcstcott yesterday afternoon and as the re-
suit Howard Mckay Is nursing an assort-
ment of cuts and bruises and having brake
placed on his wheel. Mckay was riding down
Locke's hill when the chain on his machine
broke and the wheel started down the hill at
two minute pace. A carriage was coming
mp the hill in front Of MIN aud Mckay put his
foot on the front wheel with the intention Of
usingsit ~ brake and ilessening his srecd
before he possed tho carriage. he succeeded
beyond his expectations for the toe Of his shoe
caught in tho fork Of the machine and before
be realized what haa happened he was lying
on his face In the gravel by the side of the
road.
A short time after Mckay disnounted In
such hurry George Barker came TO grief
near tho sa1 place. lac was seorching on the
maoadam road between the wcscott depot
an Rivcrpin when the fork Of his machine,
which YVES q new one q the twenty dollar va.
rieiy, broke throwing him 70 the ground but
luckily be escaped with Few bruises.
Emma Peloquin, one OF the emp ,oyos In tia
carding rooa az the anthony mill was pain.
fully injured Yesterday ~ having her hand
caught between two gears One m her fingers
wns bfnken and another pady lnceraici.
She was laken to tfe Office ~ pr. Chssncn.
where her wounds were dressed
Eenismin Aecsbs 81 seriously ill st his
home IN LlprtL
The members q 81 Andrews char, held
meeting &c ihf toctory az Ph,aiS issf eve.
nin; and decided fo purchase the lot at the
end ~ ihe rhcals bridg. ior the purro.e Of
erecting parish house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
WARREN.

Several geese belonging to Daniel W. stod-
dard were killed on his farm on the Market
street road yesterday by dogs
The Epworth League Reading Glass held it's
regular fortnishtly meeting last evening at
the Kings Daughters rooms on Water street.
Miss Annie Mcclure of New York is visiting
Mr.. Alfred Barton on Washington street.
Mrs. Fannie Bramhall of Fall River. who
has been visiting frieads in town returned
ho nc last evening.
A lot Of new and elegant furniture has be en-
place in several Of the rooms of ST. Mary's
Institute used by the young ladies' and gentle
men societies connected with the church.
Miss Mary A. Dauforth. who has spent sew.
eral years in japan will speak on the subject
"hissionary Work in japan and Other
Foreign Fields"
The Warren Artillery Company held well
attended drill meeting last evening in Armory
Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
WORKS TWO WAYS.
An Old Medicine Appears
i'm a New Guise.
There is No Longer Danger of
Doing More Harm Than Good.
vinoi Substituted for Cod Liver Oil .
Wonderful improvement.

The Hall e. Lyon Compan whose
name is 80 closely associated with Vinol,
the wonderful new discovery, are by this
time becoming used 10 answering qres-
tions. Yesterday, in answer 10 repori-
er, a member of the firm said: People
are not making as many Inquiries OF me
as they did | am now having my inn-
ings, ana you may be sure l am inn
proving them by asking Questions. This
talk Of the difficulty OF introducing
new discovery is one of your Newspaper
fellows yarns. Let the discovery be all
riRht, ana it goes right on and Introduces
itself. All you need tn do Is To give nc
little shove and make iJ stand out before
the public. 1t will do the rest. Yes, L
did have to answer great many ques-
tions for a few Cays. will admit that
and, If course. am not entirely through
yet; but Vinol's friends are talking for it
almost ss we'll as IL talks for itself. and
good news, as we'll as news OF that which
will 90 coed, gets around pretty fsst.
lyon see 1t was noS % very difficult
thina to explain. Everybody grssped the
idea in a minute, when / told them that
tho real value Of cod liver oil existed in
certain active principles always found In
tn liver oI the live cod. lt was not very
tn Sc same principls could b. obtained
by special process, wit out its teing
n ossary To have them connected With
the disasreeable and vile-smellin9 grease
that formerly was part OF the remedy
which they had known rs cod liver on.
Well, that is about all / have 10 tell
them. IL Is not very hard work for s1en
a child 10 comprenend t0at, given GER
tain extract TINT contains valuable me-
dlcinal principles, that just tie right
amount can be Administered, and even
ueiioious table wine which We are using
and which so prepared goes under the
mana of Vinol-Wine of Cod Liver Oil.
Yes indeed, any numer or people nave
already found out the value OF Ninol.
Lots OF them are coming tn me every
day and telling me that they knew il was
necessary for them 10 taks cod liver oil,
but tney could not do IL. 1hey are now
telling mo of the good thew are deriving
from Vipol, and am surprised myself
at the rarid way such benefits show them
ises.s This is where / km asking my
questions and collecting nice little
batch of information in regard TO the
good that is teing done in tins city, 10
people We all know. Will publish any
OF it? Oh, do not think 1 will. Not
for the present, at least. and, of course,
/ never would without the full perinis-
sion of the people who tell me tleir
stories. MANY Of item say more than
thsy would like To SEQ IN Irint, they are
so enthusiastic on ths su jest Yet per-
haIs / will in a few days Ue able to give
you the names of few CT the best
known people In the city who ara warm
adyocates CT Vinol, and DUNG more in IA
minute to gain new converts for 1t than
could in week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The regular monthly meeting of the East
Providence Veteran Firemens Association
was held last evening in the parlors of the
Watohemokot Fire Company. An invitation
was received to attend services Mt the United
Congregational church some Sunday in April.
The invitation was accepted to attend the
church but II was desired to change TIE date
to the regular memorial Sunday which occurs
in June, and the matter WAS left in the bauds
OF ex-Presidont James q. Peck as committee.
President Fred W. Cady, read very inter
esting paper on the early history of the fire
department Of Providence.
The Fast Providence Business Mems Asso-
citation met last evening in the r rooms in
Richmond Block. Frank W. Alexander and
Alvin D.Shepard were elected to membership
and three applications were received. When
the business meeting adjourned the date for
the next meeting was set at April 9Th SO that
the association may examine the reports of
the town officers and discuss questions rela-
tive to town affairs.
Last evening Mizpah Degree Lodge
No. 22, ID. of II. celebrated its sth anniver sary
in Odd Follows Hall Violin solos were rem
d, rel by Edgar Sealander and piano solos by
Miss Mabel Evsns; readings were given by
Miss Mamie Keyes OF Providence. fine
chicken chowder supper was then served, after
which an hour was devoted to whist playing
and then oancing was enjoyed.
Last evening about o. IS o'clock four stril< es
rang out from the fire blarm at the town ball.
In a fe ~ moments four more strikes rang out,
and then the alarm bell refused to work. II
seems some one rung the box at Waterman
avenue and Walnut street, the one ut Broad
way corners, and the ON sutton avenue
all about the same time, and four strikes we're
all that could be sounded from the bell. There
YVES IRE, however, in barn on Alassasoit
avenue, on the Mary A. Bcede property now
owned and occupied by Herbert Be- tssom. The
barn together with n road cart which was
stored in 1t, was entirely destroyed. Esrly in
the evening MIR. Bcssom was burning some
brush and other refuse matter on the grounds
and il is presumed that the FIRE originated
from a spark from the burning brush Tie
house which was but n short distance from
the barn. escaped injury. II could not
be learned whether or not the barn was in.
sured.
This morning Abram Ash, who had been ar.
rested ON warrant charging him with qunr.
reling with John Brousc, February E, was
before the Seventh District Court, charged
with roveling and disorderly behaviour. He
pleaded guilty, and was fined So and costs.
which he pnid and was discharged.
The O. T. Whist Club met yesterday after.
noon with Mrs. Charles Il. Stacy ON Lyon
avenue. The highest score was made by
Mrs. George Collins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
PAWTUXET.

pleasant surprise party was held at the
resi- ience Of Fred Moulton on Fair View
ave ,uc last evening. There was large num-
Der OF his friends present.
What might have been a bad collision was
witnessed on Warwick avenue late last eve
ming when two bicyclists came together
Their wheels were badly wrecked but they
escaped with only few scratches.
1hs Pawtuckot Volunteers Fire Company
has started series of bowling matches to be
rolled off in the new alley at the fire station.
Miss Efie shannon met with serious acci-
dent last evening. In alightin2 from her car
riape she turned her ankle rnd in falling
tprain 81 her wrist. She was o. rri sd in TO the
house where medical aid was summoned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Smith entertained n
party Of whist players at their homo on Shell
don street last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
WE'RE ONCE ON THE MAINE,
BRISTOL.

A chapter OF the Rhode Island society of the
Sons Of the Revolution is 10 be formed here
and a charter has been applied for, and yes-
terday piece of the old Malley house in the
rear Of State street was cut for the purpose
of making frame for the charter.
The base ball association to support an ana
teur team has organized under very favorable
auspices and the following officers were
elected; Manager, william M. Gorian, Allen
M. Newman, treasurer and William II. Perry,
corresponding secretary.
Mr.. Francis G. Herreshoff and wife arrived
here yesterday morning from Brooklyn, N.
", to attend the ssth birthday celebration OF
Mrs. Julia A. Herreshoff. The following
members OF the family were present; Mrs.
Cheeseboruugh, the eldest daughter, Mr..
Charles y. Herreshoff and family, Mr. John
B. Herreshoff and family, Mr.. Nathaniel g..
Herreshoff and family, Mr.. Francis q. HERE
shoff and family, Mr.. Lewis Berreshof, Mr..
Lucian Herreshoff and family, Miss Sarah
Herreshoff The family of Mrs. Herreshoff
were all present hut her eldest son, Mr.. James
b. Herreshoff and family who in Europe.
The board Of assessors met yesterday and
organized after which they visited number
of places upon the outskirts OF the town.
The st. Marys 4. A. Society realized $l0l
from their entertainment gwen aJ the Opera
House.
Commissioner Of the asylum Mr.. George
Peckham has appointed Mr. Philip A. Man
chester keeper OF the town asylum to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of tho
present keeper Mr.. Edward It. Nichol
MIR. Martin Msloy died this morning after
q brief illness from blood poisoning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR

OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR
~ Third District, AT Toppkinsv lie, NY.
March u, lStS.-Propos J. will be received M
this office until IL o's lock M., ON "Wednesday
the 18th day. of April, 1885. for furnishing
and delivering provisions for vessels and
light stations in this district.
Forms of propos Is and printed instructions
giving full particulars rs 10 the articles re-
quired and the tern of delivery and pay
mant, can be obtained at this office.
The rieht is reserved 20 reject the whole
or uart OF any or oil bids, ana 10 waive any
defects. The right ~ slso reserved To increase
or diminish mot to exceed Que third during
the flscal year. the quantities Of any II IN or
article named in the specifications, and "A
clause TO that effect will be Inserted in the
contract. The bid is To sive lso the price OF
committed rations, ~ per schedule III The
specifications. The bidder in every 90 80 n ust
furnish, with his bid. IA certified check, in n
sum equal TO three per cent OF the amount OF
the bid.
It viii be returned To nm unsuccessful bidder
after the award i made, 20 tho successful LID
der when his contract is approved.
MM. NJ. fOLGER, Conn ander, L. :. y,
mig-s-iu-th-3t Lighthouse Inspector.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22

Mr.. Jnsouh Isadue who was summoned 20
Washington recently Tor n conference with the
secrrinry ~ wnr rc farding the means az fur.
hi hing relief to Dawson City miners has soid
larg- uumi.sr of his choice lots M Daw son
tliy soait 81 his beat placer clsiIus aud
iDagnihcent quatiz mine. besides his Tich aim.
hcr hriu. including q saw mill which 4.
earning $3.50 dsy net. o. tne IOss ph I.sdue
Bcit MINNIE and Development I0nHany cf
Ankun. Iuc dutrtors of this cOfnpanV are
anDhg iha most conservative ard pruninont
lupn in iha financial CirCits q New York.
Tfur Nhu arc interested tn the klon1it,
r."uld fend the notice OF the new compsny
ufiuted IN thi. issue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
SUIT ON POLICIES.
Oscar H. White, Suing Three In
surance Companies.
D. fendaris Claim That Fire Occurref
After Polic es Expired. -''rst

Attorney Frank W. Tilllnghast has be-
gun suit in behalf OF Oscar II. White
against the German Alliance Insurance
Company. Globe Fire Insurance Com
pany and Tue Insurance Companies of
Now York 20 recover OH policies issued on
the White mill at Chepatchet which was
destroyed by tire August 10th, 1896. These
com anies and some Others claim they are
not liable bee use they allege their y Ii
eius expired before the tire took place.
Ihess suits are brought TO test the liablli-
ties OF tho cumt anies and the amount 10 :
vllysd in the suils that have been brought
and others that ARE to follow is about
{91 0OD-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-22
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR

OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,
" IN ri District, at Tompkinsyille, N T.,
March 18th 1893. Proposals viii be receiver
at this office until IL o'clock Nj. ,on Wednesday,
the 18th day of April, 1895, for furnishing and
delivering fuel for vessels and stations IN THIS
District, for the fiscal year ending June 90
1889.
Forms of proposals and printed speciiica-
tions, giving full particulars as TO the KINDS
Of fuel required the quantity ana quality,
and the terms Of delivery and payment, can
be- obtained at this Office
The right IL reserved 20 reject any ana all
bids and to waive any defects. and TO increase
diminish mot to exceed one-third) during
the fiscal year the quantities OF any item or
arti, le nan cd in the specifications. clause
TO this effect will be inserted IN the contract.
The bidder in every case must furnish. with
his bid certified check, In sum equal TO
three per cent Of the amount Of tho bid.
IL will be returned 20 an unsuccessful bidder
after the award is made, 20 the successful bid
der when his contract Is approved.
VIM. NJ. FOLGEk, Commander, u. - N,
mlg-s-tu-th th-3t Inspector.