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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

The problem OF the deadly trolley rs
apparently near solution. 4 statesman
in phe city government OF New York
observing that the greateSSroportion Of
the unfortunate who are run down by
street carr are struck, not by the sides
of the car nor yet by the rear platforms,
but by the front platforms. has framed
a bin prohibiting front platforms from
all ears running in the streets of the
city. Bright idea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

II may occur 20 some bright council
man 10 set up the claim that there was
nothing unwilling about the design for
the Exchange street layout which was
hast adopted but that the council knew
exactly what IL was about when 1t
took the action, and would do again II
It had the chance. For. really, the
plan that is now before the board. wit
ting or unwilling. is by all odds the
most effective and sensible layout that
has yet been brought forward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

Indeed IL is said to be the purpose to
release the prisoners that Lawton has
taken and send them back to their own
with copies of the peace proclamation
which the executive commission issued
some days ago. Il is hoped and be-
lieved that Lawtons raid entirely
scattered the armed insurgents south
of Manila. and If this is so his command
VIII be at liberty to join the main
force ON It's march against the head
quarters OF the insurgents, which is
sorc distance to the northwest OF Ma
loIos which is now in possession OF
Otis troops. The work so far done has
not yet accomplished the prime pur-
pose of capturing the big leaders OF
the rebellion and there viii be plenty
of chasing and lighting to do until that
- =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

The testimony before the beef board
that favors the Cuban ration OF canned
roast beef seems TO be somewhat quail
fed by the suggestion that the soldiers
didn't really get accustomed to it be-
fore they died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

Someone has just told Billy Bryan
that the greater part of the public ex-
citement IN New York on Saturday was
over the arrival of Uncle Sans cruiser
Raleigh and not over his.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

The distinguished actor, Mr.. Richard
Mansfield is considerate enough TO linn
il his visit TO Providence TO two nights
and accordingly our folks win be able
to reserve little money to lay by for
Christmas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

AIR. Croker viii postpone his proposed
trip 10 Europe so that the investiga-
tion committee can see him all il wants
20. This sounds very frank and cour-
sseons, but men have been known 10
stay too long IN order TO make a brave
show OF meeting their accusers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

AIlow a cough 20 run until 81 gets beyond the
reach Of medicine. They often sav. ooh. ~
Nfll wear svav." bat IN most cascsit wears
them awav. Could they be induced % try
the successinl medicine called kenlp's Bal.
sam. which a. coll ga positive guarantee
tu cure. they Wouli immediately sce The ~.
s.ilrnt rnetf afi-r tnk INK the irstdO-c Price
80. ana ovc. IRiAL sIkL iEtk. AT al uruggis.s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

The trial OF Senator Quay for misuse
OF the state proceeds by slow stages
promises Co outlast the effort to elect
United states senator from Penn
sylvsnia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

SO far the investigation committee
has brought out outhoitively what
about every body believed before. That
is that one Richard Croker is the real
mayor. the heads 81 departments and
most OF the aldermen Of the city Of New
York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

\ few more civil engineers and a few
less lawyers appears TO be what the
common council needs TO do business
these days. Constituencies viii please
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

A successful trial of "A street car pro
sclled by air Is reported from New
York aud the experiment VIII doubtless
re followed by u pumping OF more
water into the stbck of the air motor
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

Just now every nation on earth ex-
cept the United states is at peace with
all the world. Queer situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

Toilette for an informal dinner. The
princesse gown OF turquoise silk
is trimmed with a border or jet. Chemi-
sette and sleeves are of black mousse
line de sole shirred over blue taffeta.
Yoke and collar of turquoise velvet.
Model by Felix
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

they say that Tom Reed ls going to
rviire. resign bis Congress commission
ara go into private ne. They have
sUd that before And Il is probably yct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18


DORRANCE-Charles Jacobs, T. l.
Hearn. & Mclean. h Beal. 4 A
conant, w Burnham, Il + Ostrandis.
Boston; w 4 Shaw, New York; A G
Logan, Boston; Lawrence j Ryan.
New York; T. Il Duncan. Boston; N
Speyer. Chicago; George VI Dudley, G
1 II Durfer. George A Riley. Boston; l.
II Mowry. Providence; + Cumming.
Boston; Thomas Walls, New York:
Fred A Thomson New York: Thomas
G Riley, Henry Boston III w Walton,
Boston; George NJ Perry, New York;
j W Beaumont, New Haven; III ID
Eames, New York; II w COfey, 50
Louis. John Wells. : II r Percival, Bos
ton. w n Hardy. Mount Vernon, " Y;
q l. Stearns. New Britain: T. II ThralL
Muncie. Ind II A Bridges, Boston;
VIM n Bunce. Hartford: 5 Stenberg,
William j Smith New York: G II
ketcham, Brooklyn: j Crawford, Balti-
more: III NJ Williams. Boston. ~
Schorsch, New York; III II Hodgden.
Boston: Phelps Reusky. 6 w Pink
ham. New York; G l. Walls, Boston;
erly. Worcester: + y Roberts Boston
r. Judd. Hartford; VIM l. Cole,
II : Ross. Brooklyn: Harry Wariman.
4 r sullivan, + w Appleton. Boston;
|. Brenaner, New York, Edward l.
Walters. Bridgeport CT; VIM f Page,
Wood Hole; $ Poisson, \ w Jones,
Boston; III ID Eastman. Sam Kuhn, New
York; II Carpenter, Milford, Mass;
John " Parsons. New York; Ed j
Cantwell. Brooklyn; b ] Canton, Lynn;
James ArklsOn, Fail River: NJ Meyer,
Norwich: II Is Chichester w X kass,
] w I<ass, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

NARRAGANSETT Elizabeth NJ
Murray Philadephla e T. Marks. Bos-
ton; \ j Kenney New York: w l.
Halter, Geo r. Somes, Boston: g Lang
specht New York; S Fauberg. l.
Thorne. Gordon Eaton, Boston: Lewis
Cohn, New York; Airs \ w Boardman.
Boston, Webb & Ball Cleveland: G.
Dean Moor, ID + Schwartz. New York;
T. McPartland, New Haven; IA j
Richardsi Seymour, Conn; Albert G.
Andrews. + l. Weymouth, New York
T. Benedict, New York; IA ID Hey
don. baltimore; g h Welenkamp, New
York, Thomas Courts Boston. IA A
RoSs. New Hork; IL Barry, Boston; III
r crouthers, New York. G. T. Hough-
ton, boss soni Il w Carl. Boston: l. V
hhlkhc ana wife, Philadelphia: George
l faqeutte ana wife, Woonsocket. IA L.
talbot Boston; w / Todd. Wallingford;
John Ryan, w T. Stevens. r. r Jones.
New York: : l. Howland. New York:
r A Kendall Boston, A II STEINER. II
Harbins, A L Rodwald, New York; w
X Lahnon, Columbus, O; Miss n Grey
ana maid New York; James III Wilson
ana wife, Albany, Charles Parmelle.
Fred l. Hinckly. Nelson j Waterly. New
York, w u Converse, Boston; NJ w
cane, w - Jennings, a NJ Richardson,
Geo w Hoadley, New York; Miss
GLADYS Hoadley. New York; William A
Smith, Philadelphia; III l Stevens. New
York, T. Dick, London, Eng: James
IA Haslim, New York; O. II Wells, Bos-
ton; + II Branard. oscar Bernstorm.
John Riley, . III Wolf, New York;
j a slater South Norwalk. Conn; A
w Burchard. Danbury; III NJ Stricklan,
H. g Brown. ID ~ Swelte, Thos Ould,
New York; Il G Foster, Hartford; B
Goodman, New York; + A Davis.
Springfield: Charles l. Keller. Buffalo;
John II Donovan, Providence; w III
Wilson, Chicago; James w Larned
and daughter, Woonsocket; Charles A
Wilson, Providence: Il u White. Bos-
ton. Il II Hobson. New York; John l.
Lorimer Philadelphia: Fred l. Norton,
Boston; T. Tinsley, r. A Sumner, New
York; w Roth, Philadelphia; III J;
White, Boston; n j Mansells, New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

Cranston is not yet a city, but she is
practiclng TO be one. Her tax rate is
up to SIPS, which shows progress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

she-Thcy say ;hat 10 is love that
makes the worlI 60 round.
He--if that were 50 I should think
hat getting married would stop IL
NOnkers statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

TOO early to write the political obituary
of the Man from Maine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

"Only FOR small stakes
"tts all right N you play for some
thing 10 eat bat ] won't hear of youI
playing for money" "-Pittshurg Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18
NEWMAN-H ii Hail. w n Kook

NEWMAN-H I'll Hall. w Kook, w
G Brooks. James ) Carter, G. vi Tucker
E6stOn: IA III Ddtz, Chicago: r II
Learned. w Bond, Il + Whittier, IL a
Washburne. \ Garland. Boston: G
" Newcomb, Winchester; q Mason.
New London; Il + Adams and Wife,
Boston, w T. Kimball, Springfield; G
j Messer. New York; G. Il Hancock,
Boston: II w Maynard. Springfield; l.
G. Bulls. Keene. y II; w III Hamilton.
Fitchburg; + Nj Dowd, New York; ID
G Potter. Buffalo: Fred Il Angell Adri-
an & j Abrams. f. f. Day, Boston; g
r. Cornish Orange n j; Thomas III
Nelson Ansonia: w Ii Olber, Boston;
II Il Ulrici, IL Il Tuttle. New York; II
Turner Reading, Mass; j GNBrewer
Lexington, Mass; w q Stebbins, New
London; f. q Page, Fred w Armor
Boston; II Douglas, New York; * Il
Mute. Boston: A o Luneschloss, New
York; 4 II Garvin, Boston; Il Wilbur
South Scituate: + VI Dady. Ohio; Philip
Prensky. New York; III l. Gowan. Geo
II Tarleton. l. Il Morgan. Boston; j
w Bishop, Worcester; Jas Lees, New
York: L. Il McCanery. Boston; IL
Curtis North Attleboro: Russell Pee
reirA l. j De Groot, New York; Carl
Christensen. + Cott, + Thomas Forti,
Boston; 4 y Norcott, Bridgeport, CT;
q III Noble. Houlton: G V Drake, Nor
wich: r Emil Purges New York; y
l.. Karsig Newark, n j: w w Nc
Larry. New York; Michael Hand, Jr,
Scranton, Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

PERKINS, Roguski, Albert Il Earn
shaw Herbert, II Dennson. Il II Sulli-
van. j Garvin. l. $ \. VIM ID Ellcott
Boston: n w Church, Uncasville; j
Johnson. Boston; j w Cone. Hartford;
G. Il Howe Nashua; JAS l. Keefe, Rag
time Reception co; w Il Thompson.
Providence: " T. Clevan, Boston; ID L
sherman Riverspoiut; . Slayton, New
York; Chas Frank. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

SAVOY Y-STANLEY-Mr and Mrs
Reynolds, Boston; Mabel Fraine, New
York: Mamie StraChmese. Frank Rich
ards. q Reen. New York; VIM w
Gubertson, Boston Grace Heyar New
York: : : stevens and wife, w Brown,
Boston: T. NJ Miller and wife, New
Bedford: j + Johnson, Boston3 IL
Burnham. Johnson. VI; l. Olney and
wife, Boston, w 9 Heines, Worcester.
CITY-E \ Keith. Worcester; { III
Wing New Bedford; Geo NJ Darling
New York: q T. Bedford, Philadelphia;
W r Wheaton. ~ NJ Danielson, Grace
Darling. New York; Henry Wilson, Pa;
Henry King and wife. Boston; & Il
Walters. William Tiffany. + Hoxie.
Providence; e O'Brien. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-18

York
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-05-19
PEACE JUBILEE WASHINGTON nTm
May 23d, 24th and 25th.
SPECIAL FAST TRAIN via Chesapeake and Ohio Route,
in charge of MRS. J. r. GILL.
So. SO FOR ROUND TRIP TICKETS.

This will leave c. & Broad Street Station at $50
A. M. May returning, leave Washington at 7:3O p. NJ
May OATH giving nearly days the National Capital to
the interesting parades and other attractions
Jubilee Par1or will be attached the
which of so cents will be charged for all
may desire it. Seats should be secured in ad
vance at c. o. Passenger Office 300 E. Main street.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
Is ~

less Glance there. will s. OF having yenr
houselpullea down about Your ears. - Il 4
]. The man shufled aof QUICKLY down
The oilclotE covered passage . ~
e I rer @tnuer being struck by the terri
BILE time hs took, fumbHng with the
bolts and chain Of his frent door. He
was evidently very much scared lest the
security of his castle-sheuld- be further
invaded. / remember, te9, how horribly
long a space elapsed before the c.bcame
round, though, in poiat II fIact;S as I
have learned sihee, it ratified up to the
door IN less than minute fron,its call.
It came none too soon. either, for the
tail end p{ the u,obsshad begun to suspect
our maneuver and bad crossed round
from the back street: We drove off at q
tearing gallop, amid a perfect hurricane
of yells and boots, and believe. too,
that some missiles were thrown, for
heard the watched driver Of the cab
yell out in pain.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06


body, said, land | took it from him,
Here. . l added, take it yourself. I
suppose You are the proper person to
have it, q
The policeman lifted the skirt of his
heavy coat and deposited the watch in
his trousers pocket.
And Robert cut in the shabby
man. in addition to the charge of muir
der against this fellow, l shall bring an
action for defamation of character You
will kindly take note OF his language.
AS professional man Of high standing
it is more than can put up with. : AS
! told you. my name is DR.. Fitzgerald,
T. G. D.. and County Waterford -
LOOK here. said the policeman,
you DR.. Fitzgerald, OF whatever your
name is, if you don't mind what you
are up to, I'll run you in too
The sound Of footsteps drawing rapid
~ near made themselves heard from the
direction OF South Audley street. The
policeman fumblcd for his whistle, put
it up to his lips and blew shrilly,
Now, lonk here ~ said he to me.
OF course I've got to take you in charge
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06

The lecture course to he pivcn ~
the II. f church by Rev. ". II. East.
on will commence Jan. 10Th, will, ~,
introductory lecture on Shakes
pesre and the Bible" "Some B;t.!4
and Shakesperean Characters" vii,
he the subject Feb. 9th; The Bib.
"s Literature" March 2nd, and the
course will end Marcl, BIRD with y
lecture on 'Shakspear@'S .,l:.,-
beth. Mr.. Easton is an ALL.
Shakesperean scholar aud tire c,,nr@.
will undoubtedly .e an INSTRUCTIVE.
and enjoyable one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
Give the Children a Dr;nk

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious. ADD.
t'z'ng, nourishing food drink 10 talk, -.
p'"ce OF coffee. Sold by oil g,o,:.r., md
hked by all who have used it bec:,a &c
"nen properly prepared it tastes like he
hnest coffee but is free from all it's in.
luF'ous properties. Grain-O aids dis..
non and trengthens the nerves. /, j.
not stltnulant but health builder
and children, AZ well as. adults. "a,
drink it with great benefit. costs aLou,
as much as coffee. E! ) end 25e
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
CHAPTER II.

had now time to collect my thoughts,
and most hewildering set they were
Here was l, Duncan Brett, commander
Of her majesty's navy. man of regular
and Inv respecting habits, quietly walk
irg to tho First Avenue hotel in Hol-
born, absolutely at peace with the
whole world, half dizzy with happiness
and within half an hour CT leaving the
house at which had spent the most
eventful evening Of ny life l bad con
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06

The old reliable Hair Restorer
and 1nvigorator, for over thirty
years the leader in it's line. If
you give it trial you will recon-
mend it to your friends. For sale bv
l.. D. Brown.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-03-01
WASHINGTON.

The post office department has sent
TO Porto Rico 100000 United States
postage stamps with the words Porto
Rico" over-printed on each. The ship
ment embraced 100000 ones, 1000, 900
twos and 500 each of five and ten-cent
stamps. Arrangements are being rap
idly completed for distinctive set of
Cuban stamps.
The monthly statement of the collec-
tions of internal revenue shows that
the total receipts for January, 1895,
were $2O,S12,21s, gain as compared
with the same month in 1898 of So 1876,
2S5.
A bill has been introduced in con-
gress by Representative Grosvenor. of
Ohio, directing that government publi-
cations shall bear the imprint of the
International Typographical union.
Secretary Alger, when asked concern
ing reports that he intended to resign
from the cabinet, denied that he had
ever entertained such an idea.
The governments customs receipts
are climbing daily, according to the
treasury bureau of statistics They
are now coming in at the rate of
$5O0,000 day, or more than half the
daily expenditures of the government.
Secretary Alger has reconsidered his
purpose of sending the Ninth regiment
of infantry, now at Madison Barracks,
n. Y, to the Philippines.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-03-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Gathered from An Quarters.
CONGRESS.

Senate Feb. 21.-The post once appropria-
tion bill was passed. The remainder Of the
day was given up TO discussion Of the army
reorganization bill
House. e.-Consideration Of the naval appro-
priation bill occupied the entire day, 1t was
almost completed when adjournment was taken.
Senate, Feb 22-The day was devoted to
reading Washington's farewell address and
Morrill, Of Vermont
House, -Washington's farewell address was
read and the remainder Of the session was oc-
cupied by discussion Of the naval appropriation
bill
Senate, Feb. 2S-The river and harbor bill
occupied all Of the session-S9 pages OF the bill
were considered
House.-The naval appropriation bill was
passed. Among the important amendments
adopted was one limiting to S4l5 ton the price
70 be paid for armor plate, and proviso re-
viving the ONCE of admiral OF the navy.
Senate, Feb A-The river and harbor bill
with the Nicaragua canal bill attached was
passed by vote OF so to3 The compromise
bill for the reorganization Of the army was
reported.
House.-Mr. johnson (rep. Ind) made Q Bit
ter attack on the policy Of the administration
during the debate on the army appropriation
bill Several members replied. Little progress
was made with the army bill
Senate, Feb. 25.- The compromise army Ne
organization bill occupied most OF the session
Very little progress was made.
HOuse.-The day was devoted to considera-
tion of the army appropriation bill Good
progress war made.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-03-01
FOREIGN.

On the 22d the police of Paris seized
10000 medals bearing the head of the
duke of Orleans and also captured five
molds for striking them.
Baron Paul De Reuter-, founder of
Reuters Telegram Co., is dead at Nice,
France, aged SO years.
An appeal has been sent by the Amer
ican residents of Chez Foo, China, to
the San francisco chamber of com
merce requesting that shipload of
corn be sent for the relief of 100000
Chinese in Shang Tung province, The
unprecedented floods of the Yellow
river have destroyed crops, and the i'm
mense population along the great river
is on the verge of starvation.
A sensational discovery of OPAL has
been made at Opalton, Queensland. The
find is said to be oen of the biggest
blocks of opal ever discovered, its value
being estimated at between $1,000 and
10000. 49,