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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

TOR SALE-TXCELLENT SITE
for manufacturing. on Kinsley avenue
containing 6lS6O ~0uare feet. G. l.. q
HI GROSS. Managers Of Estates, BAN
igan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FOR SALE-TIE BEST CHRIST
mas gift 20 your wife and family would
bc > deed for cottage at Washington
Park 5000 down Is what v costs Partic-
uiars OF ISAAC r.. COFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

WANTED-Cottou Mil .fanaesr .,
large experience desires position mos
crate compensation. will be accented
Inquire OF BROWN 5tOs. CO. g? Ex.
chnnEa place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

foh SALE-GOOD BUILDING
s lo.s on SWISS St. between Atwells Ave.
@Iu s, nesier 81. This is central loca-
ti' s4on anu as 1 minute from electric car
IIhe, IoAAC l.. GOEE 60.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

wANTED-Posltion az cotton vii,
superintendent: ~ years OF aye ant
has had IL years experience as spnsr'
intendent on ooth white and coIored
goods. apply IL. Box 1857.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

WANTED-A position by a ,ou,,
man as designer on ladies' dress goods.
has been for come time connected with
one OF the most prominent mils in ina
country and is fully competent 10 taxa
charge CT help. Address T.. Box 1857.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

Among the prof ,ssional women hos
pital nurses. u Is said. head sne list Of
marrying women.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

ToR sAllE-FOR $1,000, WE WILL
sen you four-family house in So.
froNldence. Owner wants TO sell quick.
ISAAC l.. GOFF Co. 81 Weybosset st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

Women are not permitted to be pho
tographei In China.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FOR SAI.E-BUIJDING SITE. ON
Columbia avenue. EdgeWood 5Ox1oo
G T.. & ". ] GROSS Managers OF Es.
tates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
Bon
Ami
The Modern Cleaner
Is USED IN rHE FORM OF lsrHCR
arouiars Lirr' '''-~-

LINDSEY and Pilgrim Crompton made
interesting remarks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
Agents.

WANTED-HONEST MAN OR wOM-
an TO travel for large house. Salary 500
monthly and expenses, with increase.
Position permanent. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Manager, $40
CaxtOn building, Chicago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
AND TO LET.
G. |. & n. l. Gross, Ban gaa tuNdnr.
D ~ HF IL

FOR SALE-AT BUTTONwOoDs.
building lot; want To turn IL into
money VIII sell very low. q. l.. az III.
gan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

AGENTS-SEND II CENTS FOR
sample OF polishing cloth and terms. w.
II. kASELMER, 80 Boliver street,
Cleveland, O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

SIX OF THE TIHESr-Have your
watch and clock repairing done a:
HOSMER'S by skilled workmen at
one-half the prlce others ask. Wes;-
minister and Franklin. Open evenInga
Telephone 2162-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

$50 FOR s5c.-Natch clensed. 75c. !:
main spring lbc: price on other wo-k
in proportion; done by the most skilled
workmen on earth. Al HoSMEI.' 81
corner Westmins:er and Franklin
Telephone 2762-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
WATCHES. CLOCKS. ETC.

YOUR CLOCK IS OUT OF ORDER
Drop us a line: We will call for ana
deliver II in perfect order. cheaper and
better than any one else. HoSMER
Westminster and Franklin. Open even.
ings Teleph m. 2i62-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FOR SALE--Hine room cottage at
Oakland BeacL Apply 10 j. ". RAN.
DALI. 70 Oakland I,cach avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

j. H. BRAWNER. tNPERT AC-
countant and auditor. Consulting nnan-
cial counsel. Highest Boston. New York.
Philadelphia and Chicago references
Examinations made in any part a.,
United states. Expert in all systems
Address. u. q. Box 327s. Boston Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
HELP WANTED.

WA 'ED-CANV .SslRS IN Ev-
cry town In New Eng me. special in-
duceinents. Write for particulars to
NO. Ia fremont street. room 35. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

ToLET-s65 s65PLAlNFIELD .rREET
lower fiat. Z rooms. modern Improve
ments. separate entrances. rent 500
Two fats Of rooms each. 60 .Sroad-
way. at s1i and sl5 per month. q. T..
a. IT, j. GROSS. Managers of Estates.
Banigan Building.
TO LET'S SMALL 1GNEMENTS
I'm good order. Call % Elm s'-eet. Robt.
Muir
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

AGENTS. SEND CENTS FOR La.
test selling novelty and big catalox
~. HALLE & CO. 225 Dearb IRA st
Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
IIQ YnEN C0EY cnlos:e 8 = nssl1urani; n1l

street. open Wednesday. Aug. 90 Come
and get genuine Chop Suey All ma
tionalities treated with respect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
Male Help.

No. ia fremont street. room S5. Boston.
Male Help.
WANTED-LlVE MEN TO So
nclt business from merchants and pro-
lesslonal men ia Rhode Island. Perlna-
heht position. Easy and taking prcpo-
sluoh' SZo TO s40 per week. Also eN-
perlenced man 10 take state agency,
AuGress Box l12l, Hartford Conn.
WANTED--BUSINESS- LIKE PER-
son Tor state Office positions. RelaDie
mouse; straight, bona fide salary s9vV
ana expenses. Enclose selt-addresseu
stamped envelope. Ii. Il. Hesse' "
Ples., Chicago
WANTED SALESMAN, ONE
naVlns experience with New Englahu
cotton anu wooden mill trade. Apply
care, The Providence News Box ~.
WANTED RELIABLE. ENERGET-
ic salesman, by an old estaollshei
house liberal commission o. salaIT'
THE MERCHANTS OIL CO. CleNe-
land. q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
Females.

NANTED-LADIES TO WORK AT
home. Good wages, no canvassing, IN
formation Tor stamp. COOPERATIVE NE
SPECIALITY CO, Syracuse, n. Y.
WANTED-A GOOD LOOKING,
smart girl Of - OF 3 years. large for
her age, TO assist al light housekeeping
and in fancy goods store; good chance
for one who has no home. Address 4.
q. Box go. Bristol. II. l.
WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework i'm a small family. Swede or
Nova Scotian preferred. Apply between
ii and o'clocK, at Ii. ). Dauthines,
1908 Broad street, city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

BICYCLE FOR SAL -- CORP
wheel in good con itlon. VIII sell for
$l5 cash. B-l4. News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FARM FOR SALE on PROVIDENCE
II. r., S5 minutes ride from Boston, 35
Gcres OF lana. new buildioss, house ~
improvements. gas, etc. large barn.
carriage. wood and herhouses. suitable
for gcnilemans place or big truck farm
buildings cost $500; will sell ~ a sacri-
fice. N you are looking for place
call and see this one; going TO be sold
field Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FoR SALE.

vicnnj In sufficient quantity lunkes leather
viOIuL aDsolutely watcr-tighl.
BROWN BROS. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

Utcpnl preserves leather fnd innkes A.
UOlUl wear ut least three times lo ger
BROWN BROS. 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

uiCnQI makes belts grip ihc 'pulieys, pro.
ttSyCl. tccts them from steam and ~ alter
aud prevents glazing fnr ~ coy
iRoNN EROS co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

BICYCLE FOR SALE-COLUMBTA
chainless; 90 model: in perfect condi-
tion; best Hartford tires: brand new.
VIII sell for moderate price. B-23. News
Office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
REAL ESTATE TO LET.

= LET-120 Hendrick street. two
minutes from cars; sunny upper tene-
mert: seven rooms. large .ard: frnit
trees; rent SfO. Apply at se2 Atwe,ls
avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

FOR RENT-ONE-H HOUSE.
43l Pine street: nine rooms, furnace.
range. modern. Apply so Exchange
Place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

CASH FOR ACCEPTABLE IDEAS
state ~ patented Address The Paten
Record. Baltimore. Md.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

THE THING For AGENTS: BIO
profits: strawberry huller: commended
~ Maria Parloa. sample 10c. INDUS
TRIAL CO. Warren Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

LADY AGENTS TO SELL THE
Judson SO shoe for women Call or ad-
dress 5. j. PUTHEy, corner Salem
and Main streets Makefie,d. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-09

WANTEI-AGENTS FOR THz
Suniiower stove Lining Address I'm
poria Foundry Co, Emporia. I[an.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
GREATEST NAVAL STATION.


The work Of making League Island
Navy Yard the greatest naval station
in the country is being rapidly pushed.
The first day or July the appropriation
Of Congress of $500. .,61 for ;he improve
ments will be available. and then will
begin the most active preparations for
building.
Workmen are now employed on the
fresh water basin and main causeway.
This driveway viii bc 600 feet wide. and
when completed will bc accessible from
one Of the most beautiful entrances TO
any navy yard in the world. says the
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer The fresh water
Dasin. with Hs 1000 feet OF space. viii be
retained by concrete walls on either
side. The woTk H. 90 be done thi- year
'rfIT gr7Ht portion ~ TN dredging OF The
basin has beeu completed. and the gray
cl pumped 10 the lJNiands now nlled to
the ievees. aud alOug which maple trees
hsve been planted
The $500 900 appropriation is FOR lm-
DrOyeinenls Independent of the now
dry dock. For dredging ami filling the
Delaware water front there is provided
$50 900. extension of reserve basin si2s.-
n0O. retaining WALL above reserve basin.
500. 900: new roads and walks of yard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
Expert Geography Spoilers.

The most prominent "class in spell
ing" in the United States is the Board
of Geographic Names. 1t consists OF ten
experts, selected from the various de-
partments and scientific bureaus i'm
Washington, who meet monthly for the
purpose OF decking how disputed geo
graphic names should be spelled. Their
decision is adopted by the government
ipr all its publications. by the text book
writers also. and the newspaper editors
usually accept their conclusions.
Upon the organization OF this board.
I'm 1890. says the Youths Companion. Il
adopted certain general principles.
These are sometimes carried out by
post Office clerks so mechanically as to
bring upon the board criticism II does
not deserve. For example. the board
decided that wherever it could be Judi
ciously done names or two words. such
as Middle Branch. should be written as
one word. Middlebranch. This rule.
which was wise when used with good
judgment. became absurd when. I'm in
terpreting II. a postal officer decided
that West Palm Reach should be
spelled Westpalmbeach. \ compromise
has been made and West Palmbeach
adopted instead.
other decisions Of the board are that
the final IN" in such "A word az Pitts
burgh should be dropped: also the
ugh" I'm such word as Marlborough.
and the possessive from wherever prac-
ticable. The theory Of the board ~ TO
secure uniformity and simplicity, not To
reform the Language.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
"BoARDERS" ON 81" TRAINS.
They Are distinct Class Of Patrons and Get a
kghis Lodging fof Nickel

How many New Workers who can tell
you all about the city know anything
about the nightly "boarders" Of the
Il" roads? Yet they are perfectly IA
miliar to all the employees on the eIe-
waited railroads. Every conductor has
his nightly trouble with the ''boarders.
and the police know some of them by
name.
boarder" is a tramp. generally a
professional, who prefers a nightly ride
on an Il" road train To going TO a
cheap lodging house. as a matter of
economy. a lodging house of even t6e
meanest pretensions charges IL cents
fe4, bed while a. Il :, rettt .i,r,ttrtit.t''
can get all the sleep he wants for a
nickel III he is adroit and does not go
to sleep at the transfer station ne can
get six To eight hours sleep for tha
payment of one fare, says the New
York Herald
AT this time of the year. too, the pro-
fessional tranl prefers a well ventilat-
ed L car. with the doors and WIN
dows wide oIsa. and which takes him
far away fro.i the lower part of New
'-'fh ~ al tihHt anu SlunN Dulk IN a
bowery lodging house. Il" road men
say they have never seen so many of
the 'bparders" as this season brings
them. They attribute this to the eX-
tension of the roads.
The ''boarder' usually goes into the
first or last car and curls himself up i'm
a. corner and goes to sleep. He con
forms with every rule and is entitled
10 every privilege. The only time ~
causes trouble is when he oversleeps
himself and refuses To wake up and
walk out at the terminus The EN-
ployes handle him with not too much
care and that Is the only time
.bnarder2 shows HghI--
Some times the disturbance thus
caused is sufficiently serious 10 call for
the interference of a policeman, i'm
which case the "boarder" spends the
rest OF the night in prison cell The
case goes no further. however. for no.
body ever appears to prosecute
'boarder'
BY getting ON a train at City Hall
the "boarder' can get n two hours ride
on Third avenue train TO fremont
and back again 90 a transfer station.
From here he rides up TO 155th street
on the west side. If he does not over
sleep himself and manages TO ge, out
"A station or two before the terminus
is reached he can keep the gama up ali
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
ANCIENT WEATHsRCOCK.
This vane Mas Turned 10 ihs Winds OF -Four
Centuries.

There has just been removed from
the spire OF St. Sidwells church. at Ex-
eter. Eng, vane with history more
than usually interesting. Its career
began more than four centuries ago.
II was In 1854 that Bishop Courtenay.
of Exeter. heard that a great bell at
LANDAU mifDt be acquired. and. hav-
ing passion in that direction, he jour
neyed TO the South Wales town and
managed To secure the monster I'm eX-
change for five smaller ones. Tie sue
cessfully removed IL TO Exeter, and
had IL h0isted To the top of the northern
tower OF the Cathedral.
The tower however. had not been
designed To accommodate such "A cam
pathological giant. says the London
Mail. and room could only be- found
for It then by removing portion OF the
roof. To protect his treasure the Bsh-
op erected over the tower spirc OF
oak covered with lead. and he sur
mounted this by Vane. the conspicu-
Gus feature OF which was "A representa-
tion OF a rooster I'm copper.
Its extreme length was TWO feet nine
inches and height two feet six inches
while IL was eight inches thick I'm the
center. being cast hollow. The chan
ticleer remained In this lofty position
for 26S years, disCharging the useful
duty OF telling the res dents of the
Ever Faithful city which way the
wind blew. During that long spell ~
service 10 looked down on some strangn
and moving siglls. for the perlOd COW
cred by its hfty cXertiOns wac rich "
history incidents.
I'm 1852 the spirc was taken DOWN.
and the Peter bell was lowered into
the tower FAR enough 10 allow the orig
a I'll.
spire was re-erecter on the tower of 81.
Sidwells parish church, tower by
the way. which also has n history. ~
has on moro than one o''asiJn been
utllir 4 "a prison especially during
the rcbeilious times of The fiNtccnth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
FLIES AND DISEASE GERMS.
How The Former Carr The Latter From Place
10 Place.

Lady Priestly has done good service
in giving literary form and shape 10
certain well known facts as TO the role
played by, winged creatures in the dis
semination of disease. This she has
done i'm The Nineteenth Century"
where she has summarized the obser-
yations which have been recently accu-
mulated I'm regard to winged carriers
OF disease"
She starts with the demonstration
made by Mr. Burgess at the Royal So
ciety two or three years ago, when no
showed how common house flies which
had placed their feet on a culture Of
the Bacillus prodigiosus set up fresh
growth OF these bacili when made 10
walk over sliced potatoes, even though
i'm the interval they had been allowed
TO roam at liberty i'm a large room for
several hours 'In the natural course
of time he had the satisfaction of see
ing perfect garden of the Bacillus
prodlgiosus spring up wherever their
feet had touched"
Then comes the analogous experiment
with the diphtheria bacillus and the OBJ
servations showing the several ways
I'm which the infection OF cholera may
be spread by flies. Lastly, Lady Priest
ly tells the wonderful story OF the no.-
ldrla parasite ana OF the maria nOCtur-
ma. and points to cattle tick and the
tsetse fly as illustrations OF the round
about manner in which infection is
some times spread.
II is AN interesting article. and one
we'll calculated To show 10 the lay mind
some or the fnuT1cacfcs or the pTJbfems
of disease still. we are afraid thar
cholera. malaria, sleeping sickness and
the whole host of tropical diseases"
which have stirred Lady Priestly To
enthusiasm are long way off and quite
impersonal to the average Englishman
III is we'll then, to insist that. although
details differ. the principles of medi-
cine and the principles Of biology ar,
the same all the world over. and that
winged carriers of disease" are potent
factors-far more potent factors than
some think-in the dissemination of
various infections.
The "aerlal diffusion of infection" has
always been a most unsatisfactory ex-
preston. But If we recognize that the
air contains many living things and
that the germs of small pox are GER
tainly as easy to carry as is the Bacil-
lus prodigiosus not only does an ex-
panation of much that is unexplained
by curlnt phraseology seem near at
hand. but also means nf prophylaNis
Lady Priestly's description of the Fly
proof" house i'm which dwelt her host
"the most agreeable and witty man &C
his day. the distinguished physician
novelist. and poet, oliver WendeE
Holmes. is full of suggrsttveress tn fcs
gard to hospital construction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
Finger-Nail Fancies.

In early times X was considered that
bad luck would certainly attend any per-
son who neglected to either burn or
bury the pairing of his finger nails.
Among the Hebrews il was the custom
10 pare the nails on a Friday, and the
operation had TO be- conducted I'm
certain manner. The little finger on the
left hand had first TO be operated on.
says Womans Life, then the middle
finger, followed by the fourth finger.
thumb and forefnger. The nail of the
middle finger OF the right hand had next
to be cut: then came the thumb. then
the forehnger. and afterward the fourth
ana little finger.
When fortune telling was more in
vogue ghan al present the shape and
appearance OF the finger nails was
looked on as having reference TO ones
destiny. The nails were first rubbed over
with mixture OF wax and SCOT. and
after being thus prepared. were held so
that the sunlight fell full upon them.
ON the horny transparent substance
were supposed 10 appear signs aud
characters from which the future could
be interpreted
Persons. too with certain descriptions
of nails. were supposed 10 possess GER
tain characteristics. For Instance
man with rel and spotted nails was Or
fiery. hot tempered disposition. while
pale. lend-cOlored nails denoted n mel
ancholy tcmpera!neri.
Ambitious and quarrelsome people
were distinguished by narrow nails.
while lovers ~ knowledge and liberal
sentiment had round shaped nl~s.
COnc-itcd oDstinat" gui norrow-
minded persons were possessed ~ small
nails. lazy .indoleut individuals % iltsny
nails. and those " a gentl- tinii MT
ture "a broad nails.
Those pers0rF whose nails sfnw lnio
the flesh az the sides Are generally lux
urlousy inclined. while Lhore With Vsrv
pale male ere subject o. both Dnllfl
and mental suffering
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22

century. and tradition mas il that sir
Walter Raleighs father was once in
carcerated there.
For sixty years the old copper roos-
ter rested from it's labors in the Cathed-
raj store. but i'm lsl2 was mounted
on the st. Sidwelrs spire. and there II
continued until a few days ago. when
ii was removed preparatory 20 the de-
molition OF the spire. which had been
found TO be i'm a dangerous conditiyi.
The ancient vane Is i'm remarkably
fine state OF preservation. and those
in authority intended 10 refix IL on a
rod to be placed on the top OF tine tower
I'm the place OF the rotten spire.
The old weathercock las braved the
storms OF 415 years but Il is believed
there is another century OF active ser
vice in il yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
WASH GOODS DEPT.

5000 yards best Organdies and Dimi-
ties, all new styles, sold everywhere
at, per yard l2hc., now per
9"iu '.'''....s.s'....s.-. .DC
1000 yards Sunuyside Batiste. al. new
patterns, sold everywhere at
per yard 20c.. now per yard IOc
2OOO yards Prince Royal Pique. Just
what you want for skirts, sold every
where at, per yard, 15c., now
per yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. nc
10000 yards Bates Best Seersucker.
sold everywhere at. per yard.
l2lsc. now. per yard. ........ &c
1000 yards best Calicoes. light and
dark patterns. sold everywhere
AT, per yard, &C., now. per yard. &C
2OOO yards best Dress Ginghams. sold
everywhere at, per yard. l0c..
now. per yard, rd,.................. &c
1000 yards best silk Glnghams, a bar
gain at any store at per yard
10c.. While they last. t,per yard &c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22
SHOE DEPT.

ADout go psirs OF Ladies' Fine vie.
hid Button and Lace Boots,
regular price $500. sale price,. I.Z9
Ladies Wei kid Button and Lace
Boots, small sizes. This Is n lot OF fine
boots from $3.50 70 $500 we O.
WIN close out at, per pa.r..... o0c
Ladies' Tan and Black Oxfords.
worth Sio0 and si.,5. sale
Ladies' Bicycle Boots. 1s-inch can
price ..........'...'...,.,....'' ....s' @ I.I0
Ladies Tan Wei Kid Lace Boots.
regular $3.50 and $500 boots. O.
sale price LOO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-22

Luke T,raheney. who was indicted for
the larceny OF several pounds OF lead
pipe from a house on Charles street.
was sentenced 10 six months In jsn by
Judge Wilbur today. Braheney claim
cd he went ntO the house 90 lie down
for "A sleep and when he awOke came
TO the conclusion that the property In
the house. which house MAS on the
line 81 the Charles stree, widening. had
ben abandone