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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

At recent meeting OF the New York
Library Association and the New York
Library Club committee was appointed
to 90 carefully over the works OF fiction
published In 1897, and make list of
those deemed worthy of permanent shelf
room in public llbraries The books pub
llshed were many. but those that came
up to the comm ittee's standard were few
enough. They were only seven, and were
the following: "On the Face of the
Waters" by Mrs. F. A. Steel; st.
Ises,'' by Robert Louis Stevenson; The
Gadhy." by Il. l.. voynich "Schooi for
Saints" by John Oliver Hobbes; cap
tains Courag by Rudyard Kipling;
"Huah wynne, FREQ Quaker" by DIR.
Weir Mitchell, and "The Choir Invis-
ible," by James Lane Allen. The list Is
certainly exclusive enough to provoke
discussion, not SO much a. to substitu.
tion OF some others for any of these So
soted, us in bohaIf Of larger represen-
tation OF the tremendous output of flo
ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
Fight Between a Dog and a Rat.

Clover II the name Of pretty little black
and-tan dog owned by William j. Sullivan.
This dog is beyond doubt the smallest black
and tan in existence. Mr.. sullivan IL dog
breeder and possesses some of the most unique
specimens of different breeds known in this
part Of the country. Clover is a querulous
little animal that might be carried as watch
charm, he 10 30 small and yet he has attained
his majority. He IL the pet of the family. a.
well ~ mouscr and ratter of no mean repute
In ord ,r that you may.get some idea Of Clover
his dimensions should he given. This midget
is about nine inches long from the tip OF his
funny little ebon nose to the Zip OF his surnier
little cbon tail. He weighs Just nine ounces,
and can be held upon nybody's little finger.
At the age of months black and tsns cease
20 grow. Their physical attachments are then
fulfilled. Not long ago Mr.. sullivan was
awakened one morning by curious noise,
and upon getting out OF bed saw sight the
like OF which was never equall>d so far rs
history or tradition records. IL was a life
struggle between Clover and mammoth rat.
The rat was larger than the dog and was pos
sessed with even greater weapons of defence.
but Clover tackled him. It was fight TO the
death, and at hrst IL looked ss though the rat
would be the victor. But the dog, with his
finer instincts for fighting, got a hold upon
the rats neck, and in this position the two
rol ed over and over. the dog never slackening
his hold until the poor rat was silent In death.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

The people Of the rural districts Of the
Southern states are easy victims for men who
live by their wits. The peddler, with his lit
tie pack Of fashy wares, cheap jewelry, and
hnery of all sorts, reaps harvest as he jour-
neys afoot from community TO community
and from county to county. The psople learn
nothing from experience, except in rare in
stances. The lightning rod man and the sew
ing machine man are institutions as fixed ns
tho seasons and as recurrent.
A Sun reporter got on the trail of cheap
swindler in Alabama who operated in at least
three counties and left more regret and sad
ness behind him than any other member Of
his numerous tribe. He was a very plausible
and industrious individual and he repre-
sent tod himself as hailing from New York.
IL he wilt 60 back to Elmore county he will
meet with a very warm reception. Hs claimed
20 be the repre- sentative Of n New York iho-
tographing concern which would take daguer-
reotypes, photographs aud the like and make
beautiful crayon portraits of them, samples
of which, with and without frames he had
in stock. Tho former cost II, the latter so
cents.
There were not many photographs among
the people Of Elmore county, as they live re-
mote from any city and are rather old
toned in their ways, but there were plenty OF
daguerreotypes. These were priceless to their
owners. ~ for the most part they were the
hksnesscs Of departed loved ones, which
could not be Duplicated. The obliging artist
took all the vMieties offered 10 him, and col
lectsd the dollar or the 90 cents from each
victim for the crayon, which was TO be de-
livered at the end ct three weeks at the fur
thest. Tho time limit bad been passed 10y
three weeks when The Sun reporter visited
the Kcwaliga ssttlsment, but not u crayon
had been received by any Of the victims.
They were nll still expecting to get what they
had paid for, however.
He gin me or gnhansee. and l sho' gwine
hear FUN i'm, said one.
Whore 10 itP nsked The Sun reporter.
Oh, he jes' gin it ter me by word o. mouth
You mean he Just promised TO return you
the picture with the enlarged onesa
Jes' SO, an ,sho, he gwine 90 1t, case no
YVES so nice er man.
doan care nuthin' bout do money gin
i'm an dc big picture he was ter SEND me
hack, but does care bout do picters I GIN
i'm. Dey was my fadder and mudder what
been daoe or long time, an dey was took
jes' sitter de war. Dey amt wufY nuthin' ter
dat man, but dey Is wuff or heap ter me. case
tiey was all ! have oh my parents what's
dade. And this mans plsint wns the same
as that Of many others. They had been rob-
bed Of that which did not enrich the thief
but made them poor indeed.
This cheap swindler had vic,imized simple
people all through Elmore, Tallapoosa, and
Macon counties. respins perhaps some $500 as
the frnit Of his sharp practice. And this form
Of swindling Is very common in the South.
The sun reporter found number OF ueople
who had sent money and daguerreotypes val
uable TO them to an alleged New York hrm
In response TO an ailuring advertisement, Z,
but who had never heard from them, and
never wiil.-The sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
Few Short Skirts Worn.

A man who OF rainy morning recently
went down tos North River ferry 20 NEE,
somebody looked over in HE quest the pas
sengeis from Ave boats. II was at the hour
when people come 20 the city on business
But In these modern days many womon 90
TO business and so among the passengers com
ing or the boats ut that hour on THIS rainy
morning there werc some scores Of women.
But smors them sll there wss only ono in
n short skirt. And this brought 20 the mans
mind the fact that while on rainy days in the
city one msy meet nowadays more women In
short skirts than he formerly did. yet their
numbers even now is extremely small The
Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

The Mrs. Jellybys have usually been
numerous enough in modern society to
make the Dickens example appreciated.
though. few of them have offered 10 ex-
trsns case ~ that rsportsd from Hills
dxls, N. j., IN the current news
The Boyds Of that village have been
hard working. thrifty ana frugal folk,
but now, In their old age, both man and
wife being ectossnarians, they are peuni.
less and In wnut all because, as Is set
ortb, Mrs. Boyd has for years maintained
% active an intsrest In foreign missions
that she gave to them far beyond her
msans dsuying herself and her household
to rslisvs distress and suffsripg in India
ana China. Time and money were thus
devotsd for many years to the neglect of
nersslf, quite sitter the humorous and pa
thetio example Of Mrs. Jellby. whose
heart ana hsr funds mostly went out to
the bsniehted OF Borrioboola Cha Mr..
Boyd worked on neighboring farms and
out Of his earnings Of a dollar or so day
the lAresr part has been boarded and
from time to time given to the missions.
For soma three years now the husband
has bean sick and could not work. and
thssdsstitusion Of the Boyd household has
become 20 extreme as 10 make it 1T
and proper objecs for home missionary
effort.
Tbe family physician saye that Mrs.
Boyd has mania for missions, and
this diagnosis would appear to be sub
stantially correct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

The current Issue Of our esteemed and
valuable contemporary. the Monthly
Bulistin Of the Providence Public Lii
brsry is % usual timely In furnishing
for the information Of the people refer
snos list on spain that covers wide
range Of history. geography and social
and political reading. ~ we'll - matter
dirsctly relating 70 the Cuban question.
Next to ksowins about your own conn
try, 70 know ~ much ss IL practicable OF
Spain is just now the clear duty OF every
American Moreover. as is doubtless IA.
miIisr. many Of the most enter tanning
books ef travel ever rrirted deal with
epsis sad have co,nm handed an interest
thar did not nssd the present stimulus TO
excsts Spain. indeed. has furnished
tbsnss for nsny . classic In mssy .
lssesss~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Abous the flrst two duties that newly
elected mayor of Providence performs are
70 prepare . message and sit for his pic.
furs. These Mayor Baker has now COM
plstsd, and message and picture are on
flle for future reference. The message
Was pretty satisfactory and, we are In
formed on suflicient authority In art mat.
ssrL that the result Of the sittins Is su-
tirsly "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
IMPORTATION WORM HA WING.

INFORMATION WORTH RA WING.
Our country is not 90 old but that there
are men living today who have partici-
pated In much Of its most important
history and all OF that history is easily
available to the seeker after knowledge.
Nevertheless the Cuban crisis has dem
on streoed that great many public men
ana other supposed authorities may be
tempted TO hold and express opinions with
out nrst examining into the records Of
history sufficiently to guarantee .
substantial basis for whatever position
they may take.
Except In the serious incident OF the
Maine disaster. which is absolutely
unique In International experiences, there
IL no phase of the present controversy
that In . greater or less degree. has not
been before the country and acted upon
BY past administrations. But neglsct,ns
the svailabls records, many of cur states.
mon snd part Of the pross have engaged
In the discussion OF the problem az IL it
were brand new, TO be settled according
TO the genius of the present generation
unassistsd by che statesmanship and the
we'll grounded policy of our government
as already In evidence.
Accordingly, IL was information well
worth having In many quarters where
authority ID sssumei that the President
gave In his message when he resallsd the
disposition Of tho Texas case. the general
practice therein laid down through its
progressive stages, and the action of
Grant and Of Cleveland In the several
presentations Of the Cabau controversy
that they were compelled to consider. n
is indeed surious that the Furnishing sf
such information by the preaident was
made necessary. since one would suppose
that any sch Dol boy set to a composition"
on the subject a. Ccneress Is set to its
esk woulf have thoroughly Informed
himself of history and precedent tefcre
giving EXPRESSION 20 his visws and con.
tlusiors.
10 their representatives In Congress ths
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

people look for guidance based on author
itativs facts and the consistent policy Of
our government as established by pre-
csdents. It Is likely that many Of our
congressman may have read the Presi-
dents message to the advantage of them
selves and the country at large and that the
present controversy may to improved
thereby In the direction of greater oom-
prehension Of the points in the case and
Iucidity Of their exposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
Why is it that nearly all
aged persons are thini

Hy 10 IL tiidt ilCdily dll
aged persons are thinf
And yet, when you think
of it, what could you expecti
Three score years of wear
and tear are enough to make
the digestion weak. Yet the
body must be fed.
In Scott's Emulsion, the
work is all done; that is,
the oil in it is digested, all
ready to be taken into tho
blood. The body rests.
while the oil feeds and nour-
ishes, and the hypophos-
phites makes the nerves
steady and strong.
SOC and etso, si drussis<A
ecQIT = BOVINE, chs~ss. Nee ysst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Ths navies OF the two nations are being
kept far enough spart to make II imprac-
ticsbls that war should begin by an overt
not and thus render formal declaration
unnsoe ssary. unless indeed. 1t is claimed
that the overt act was already committed
when the battIeship Maine blew up and
went down in Havana harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
LET'S GO A.Px1vArEERrNc,

LET'S 0O A~<AAvAAE
3he reel stirring fun of the war. in
event there Is war will DO TO 60 q
privateerins.
1t 10 a coincidenos that the two nations
that were not parties to the agreement
known in intern ational law as the 'deo-
Iaration of Paris" and which practically
retired privatsering as = feature OF war
fare are now facing each other on tho
verge of war and, II war comes, may
indulge in privateoring TO their hear,s
content without violating the common
law of nations.
Why Spain did not join with the rest OF
Europe In the agreement We do not
know. The United States seems to have
failed to be signer to tie declaration
because Ut the time 1t was under discus
sion, the OWL war came to demand atten-
tion OF our government. When the Con-
fsderates took to privatesrins. however,
the Federal government expressed q
desire to bs party to the agreement but
the offer was declined and since then the
matter has been dropped.
Spanish privateers would find 1t risky
business attempting to prey upon Amer
ican. .commeros since the erester part Of
our shipping Is coastwise and the Spanish
adventurers would have TO come across
the water to get at 1t. but thore is CON-
siderable Spanish commerce afioat upon
tho high seas that would be we'll worth
the time Of American privateers to look
for. What could I've finer than the equip
ping of q speedy yacht with few
machine guns wherein to take the sea
with congsnial company Of adventurous
fellows and dcdg.ng the Spanish war
ships, get away down the Spanish Main.
after such game as might be- flushed |!
P-shaps one would get chance to wit
ness . naval engagement between the
rival fleets perhaps even to take part In
such. in q small way, to the extent. say.
OF delivering few wee broadsides In the
direction of some big battleship from
under the lee of one OF our own battle
ships, perhaps to swap few handfuls
OF shot with one Of the encmy's torpedo
boats and get away.
The idea il attractive for a summer
cruise. To be sure Spanish galloons
now-a-dsys are more likely TO have
cargoes OF hides on rnisins than more
glittsring treasure but to the proper kind
Of spirit the material rewards OF o
privateeripg enterprise would be the least
of the objects sought although. OF course.
II would be satisfactory to have our sx-
pedition "pay for ITSELF But the cruise
on the Southern feAs In search of stray
merchantmen, with the ever present
possibility OF first sighting battlsship's
psnnant of the enemy, imposing the
necessity Of being CHASED yourself In
stead Of doing the chasing. with letters
OF marqus and reprisal in your locker
which. perchance. you rnsy te anxious
to drop overheard rather than havs them
found by q Spanish lieutenant boarding
you with . boats crsw--tte pcssib BILE
victories which would have oil the excite
ment Of war with 40 probability OF
spilling nnybody's slood or your own
these and other considerations and
fancies russest that::our yschtsmen NAV
well lcos to such an enterprise as far
more fetching and health promoting
than lving at anchor of summer resort
all season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

One OF the best examples Of the great In
ventor Edison's wit Is recorded In an anec-
doiai biography Of tho great inventor in the
April Ladies' Home journal; A gentleman
church called 20 see Mr.. Edison. The com.
mittec had been unable 20 decide whether 20
equip the church with lightning rods or not.
ana had ~snt 20 secure Mr.. ksison's opiuion
on tho matter.
BY al means. ssid Edison, put on the rois
You know providence II sometimes absent
minded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

That Spanish armistice appears to Be
accepted ty the several parties In interest
with all the enthusissn that is accorded
= NANCY cat droppsd over your back
fsnce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
urcst penevoiences.

In the largo cities of the United States tho
condition ~ the metrotolitsn po.r T. cOa,
rtnn " being ars si.ointed by the grand DO.
furn.s are freoupntls suggrsied and carried
ont with earnestncss ana int lligence. Amof A
sanitary r. fofr thcss proiuccd by HCstct-
ters Stomach hittrr~ ia dysreptic ston ach
oissrde ed liver. novels Ca nervous sys,em
are very conspicuous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
Offlcial
Advertising.

This Newspaper publishes ofhciA
advertising of the GOVERNMENT
OF The UNITED sTATrA Of tho
STATE OF RhvDE BLAND anu
several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
ETIQUETTE OF STATE.
Rigid Ru.es OF Precedence Govern the
Social Events Of the Administration.

Rigid Ru.es OF Precedence Govern the
Social Events Of the Administration.
"Tbe wife of the President makes and
returns no visits. Inc wife OF the vice
president rays first visit only to the wife
of the Preiident, writes Mary Nimmo
Balenine In ON illustrated article on
women OF the United States Sepate"
in thu April woman's Home Com mpanion.
"The wives of Senators make first calls
on the wifs cf the president, the wife
OF the vics-president. the wives Of the
am bassadors the ladies OF the Supreme
Court and upon each other in the order
OF the length of service of their hus stands
In the senate. The wife OF the vios-pre
idnsnt holds receptions on Wednesdays,
Cabinet day, because her husband Ii q
member Of the GARNET, willis the day
of r, r,cciving for senators' wives is lhurs-
afternoon. These receptions begin after
the lst OF January, and continue to be
held until Lent begins. Some lrdies OBJ
serve the day for rsceivln1 all the time
Congress Ia In session. Tho customary
preparations for holding an afternoon re-
csptton arc to station one man mt the
drive to open and shut carriage doors
and call carria ges. and another at the
hall coor to admit callers and take cards.
Ihe hostess receives ths visitors standing
nenr the door of tho entrance, and IL
dress d in high-necked gown, which
may otherwise be ss elaborate az taste
msy dictate Visitors may be announced
by name to tie hostess by m usher, or
may speak their names themselves.
ANY person Is at liberty to make the
visits at the homes of Eenators. and all
persons are cordially reosivsd. Those
leaving cards expect their visits to be re-
turned resident and nonresident sight
sters who call without Introduction Of
any SORT do not leave cards. A large
proportion of tse Official folk owe first
calls TO the ladies of tho Senate, the
ladies of the Cabinet, the wives Of foreign
ministers and the wives of the members
of the House Of Congress. These are
termed duty calls and must be rs-
turned in person. A woman whose hus-
hand Is In the upper house can ba quite
as exclusive as any lady of private POSI-
tion, II she so desires. The women of
ths Cabinet could noe close their houses
to the public, however much, they might
wish to do So"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

Ths bellisersnoy Of Town Clerk Wood
in harrington appears tn be generally
recognized In that ordinarily peaceful
community.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

BARBER-In Ashton, 18th inst. Lucy A.,
widow of Thomas v. Baroer. aged II years.
CANNING In this city, 18th inst. Michael !.
son Of John and Catherine Canning, aged rs
years.
GREENE In this city, l2th inst, suddenly,
Nellie w. Greene, daughter OF tbe late
James and Sarah p. aresne.
MUl.HEIRN-In this city. 18th inst, Mary
A., wife OF Thomas Mulheirn.
MKENNA--In this city. 18th inst. Peter
NcRenna.
MILLARD--In this city, lith inst, Miles III.
Millard, SON OF the late James M. and Laura
b. Millard. sged ~ years.
REYNOLDs-At Newport, n. T.. 18th inst.
sarah j. Reynolds. widow OF IL. q. Rey-
nolds.
SIMMONS-In Riyerside. lith inst, Anna
g., wife Of Ezra r. Simmons, aged a. years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

The Kiondiks evidently offers special
advantages to such persons as do not
care to be around when bostilitIes begin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

The unsettled condition Of the Cuban
row u settler for the business Of the
country, that's sure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

VIII We b celebrating anything but the
Declaration OF Inder rendence next Fourth
of Julyf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

An inssds explosion In Congress ap
pears to be imminent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13
wANTED-AGENTs.

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about Cuba, her relations to the United States
and her dsfenses. All about the Armies and
Navies of all other Nations, and how they will
act in our fight with Spain. Over pages
Magnificent illustrations photographs, etc.
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would have such feeling weak womb
swollen back ached appetite also had trouble with
favor It all he
Lydia womanss
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roR sALE-MrscELLAnEoUs


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Ledge, Box 8. Thornton, r.. i. a6-lm
MOTOR FOR sALk -Msnufactured by the
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lt IL horsepower, llD volts, II ampicrs and
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TO LET-lroom tenement: Hoppn square (:
rent sl2 n. month Inquire o Hoppin street,
right hand belt. ai2-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

TO LET-One tenement in good order. wa
Call at 55 Kim 81. nil-0t
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FOR RENT-t;ottage house, Burnett street.
ten rooms: x25 per month. Apply to ID. Rus
sell Brown. 81 Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-13

FOR RENT-Cpper part house go Pine
street; modern and In perfect order; o roomz
Apply to ID. Russell Brown. 81 Exchange place
au2l-tf