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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
TO Be TRUST COMPANY.
Manufacturers National Bank viii
Go Into Liquidation.
Circular Received BY Shareholders Notable
Change In Bank Circles.

1 Shareholders i'm the Manufacturers
| National bank are in receipt Of cir
cular designed to get signatures foi
putting this well known and deservedly
| popular institution into liquidation for
the purpose of resolving il into a trust
company.
This action was foreshadowed some
time ago by the act of legislature
granting a charter for the "Manufac-
turers Trust company" on appeal of
signers who represented this bank i'm
an active capacity. One of the bank
officials told a News reporter at the
time that the object of obtaining the
charter was in event of the election OF
Bryan or other cause that threatened
to be detrimental to national banking
interests that the bank would be pre-
pared to take up business under a re-
organization as a state inkitution.
This reorganization is now TO be set
on foot and the consent of the stock
holders is asked in support OF the plan.
The directors say that they believe
That the interests OF the stockholders
viii be greatly advanced by the cnange
TO banking method which has recent
~ maze great strides in popularity in
many communities and is successfully
represented by the several trust insti-
tutions already exist ~ i'm this town.
The paper which stockholders OF the
manufacturers are expected to sign
sets forth that the liquidation proposed
VIII go into operation as soon as prac-
ticable, two-thirds OF the stock being
necessary TO attain the object Upon
the completion o fthe liquidation the
property and good will are to be trans
ferred 10 the trust company. which
assumes all obligations to the
depositors . fthe national bank and
discharges all obligations thereof. The
trust company shall pay for the Isop- |
erty such sum as the banking associ- |
alton shall aGtept, which shall be paid |
directly and ratably 10 the sharehold- \
ers OF the bank either in money or in |
tull paid capital stock of the trust |
company at the rate of one share of
$40, OF such full paid capital stock of
not more than $500,000 for each share
OF stock of said banking association |
as the shareholders OF the latter shall
elect within twenty days after notice
NJ The transfer. Each OF the approving
sisners 10 the circular agrees to accept
= share Of the trust company's stock |
Ior share OF the national bank stock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
The Trip TO the FONT.

The two special cars were attached
to the Washington express and the
start was made from Jersey CITY at
S:l5 o'clock. The weather, though
warm. was clear and pleasant. The
train reached Philadelphia at 10 o'clock
and there another special parlor car
was attached To accommodate the
guests from that city. The run from
Philadelphia through Pennsylvan'
Delaware and Maryland was a quick
one and was thoroughly enjoyed. Dur
ing the trip refreshments were served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Mortgage is tcu.lab's ErcvmbIs,ce.

The appellate court decides In IN.
case OF Almira jerks 90 AL. for an
oplnion on the viii Of j. jerks. that the
morisae placed upon the property A.
an equ"ahlc encumbrauce thereon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
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ONE NAN KILLED.
Fatal Accident at p'Sluctst TOdu Three Man
Bad lrIu8t.

one man is reported killed and tbrs.
badly injured by failing on derrick nm
the new public library found,f,z-z, -
ing built az Pawtucket '"n pe-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

There ia no house i'm London with a
more interesting past than Chesterfield
House. 1t was built FOR Philip Dormer
Stanhope. the fourth Earl OF Chester
held. author of the celebrated letters
To his son. by Isaac Ware. the editor
ot Paiadio. The building works were
begun In i7i7 when the Earl was lv-
ing IN Grosveuor square. next door 10
the Duchess OF Kendall and It's erection
uc-upIed alose upon nine years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12
Financial Notes.

Dean q Shibley of Providence. Lee
Higginson & Co. of Boston and Strong
Sturgis & Co. of New York are handI.
ing the public allotment OF the first
mortgage per cent. sinking fund gold
bonds of the American Writing Panar
company, amounting TO IS. 500 OOO The
bonds are in denomination OF slooo
each. The writing paper trust" starts
out with a record OF ITS indiyidps,
membership that recommends II as ono
OF the very best of the many orRaniza-
tions which appeal TO the investor. The
outlook is extraordinarily good with Tho
new methods and economies which tbe
consolidation will errect the average
net earnings OF the several mills de-
monstrating business condition thar
must be the envy of good many i'm.
dustrials. The mills i'm the consolida-
ton represent 81 per cent of the outnu,
or mt writing paper i'm New England
which, as every New Engander knows
is the seat of the industry in the Unit.
ed states. As such the bonds are in
the nature OF a home investment IN
New Englanders. They know the mile
ana the men whose push and enterprise
have made them successful and inc
bond issue thus offered. il is confident-
" expected. Will be very largely foated
N the home territory. An announce
nent I'm another column gives fun da-
ais. terms. etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

In rcscript handed 5,,., A.. -,
cause Of Martin ana Han vs ~ 1T thr
Edward Paine ct uv.. fho ,,,,., les
Gates decree previously ruterod a.
missing complainanis bin with costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

An improved razor strOp has an enB.
iese belt ~ leather mounted on two
curved plates AZ the ends of ~, adf,1sf-
rblS SHAFT. the latter bang lenQth,ucd
- spren1 the plates apart and stretch
sbe leather
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

seebs q holdrook Paper Co.
Chester Pager Co. ta .r
Massasoit Paper Co.
Esieeck Paper Co.
Hurlbut Paper arg Co.
Hurlbut Stationery Co.
Croeker Manufacturing Co.
Oakland Paper Co.
SpringdaIe Paper Co.
Parsons Paper Co.
except It's Ledger Mill No. a.
Norman Paper Co.
Viatner & Porter Paper Mfg Co.
Windsor Paper Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

The outside demand through commits
sion houses met proht-takinr sales
Sugar and Brooklyn Transit making
conspicuous reactions. The Granger
ana Pacihcs were also strong. New
York Air Brake jumped five points ana
Metropolitan Street Railway and Lake
Erie and Western preferred two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

There was a strong opening I'm ths
stock market this naming. business
neIng Wen distributed throughout tho
ilst. Halns did not exceed fraction
I'm any case. Anaconda declined NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

Linden Paper Co.
honotuck Paper Co.
Harding Paper Co.
Hoiyoke Paper Co.
Dickinson Paper Co.
Riverside Paper Co.
Shattuck q Babccck Co.
Albion Paper Co.
Syms q Dudley Paper Co.
Geo. c. Gill Paper Co.
Connecticut River Paper Co.
Agswam Paper Co.
Eaton, May q Robbins Pager Co.
Geo. X. Baird Pa Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-12

x Ex-dividend.
. New stock.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

The bat is about two and one-half
inches long, and the body is rather
like that of mouse. Its wings are
really continuation of the skin round
the body, all except the head. Its
ears are like those of a mouse, and the
body is covered with short fur, the
same color, tinged with red. With
the lesser toes Of its four feet it keeps
the wings expanded.
This little animal comes out about
dusk, and sometimes it is seen to skim
over the surface of a small piece of
water. 1t feeds on gnats and nocturnal
insects. The bat sleeps all the win
ter.
There is one thing that renders the
owls different from all other birds
namely, their eyes are constructed to
see better in the dark than in the
light. 1t is not on the darkest nights
that they see best, but in the morn
ing and evening dusk. The white, or
barn, owl has such piercing sight that
in the night when the barn door is
shut and all light excluded it can see
the smallest mouse.
The owl seldom issues from its retreat
in the day time, nor does it make any
sound, but when it comes out in the
dusk it is by no means silent. The
screech owl makes a hideous noise,
and some people when they hear it
conclude that some great calamity is
soon to descend upon them.
Sometimes an owl will stay out I'M
til the morning light, not having had
success in finding its prey. The light
is too strong to enable it to return
to its retreat, and it takes refuge in a
tree. Soon its enemies come and
tease it in every possible way, and not
knowing where to make an attack it
keeps still, making ridiculous gestures
with its head. The great horned owl
is often taken for an eagle. 1t is
brown, the horns being nothing but a
few feathers sticking up behind the
ears. 1t has transparent eyes, en-
circled by yellow iris. Trenton
IN. j. American.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

The desk used at the White House
by the president OF the United States
is interesting in itself, apart from its
connection with the ruler of nation.
for it is token of the good will exist
ing between two peoples. Although
occupying so prominent place in the
official residence of Americas chosen
governor, it is not of American manu-
facture
1t was fashionable in England, says
Youths Companion, and was the pres
ent from the queen to former presi-
dent. 1t was made from the timbers
of H. MS. Resolute, which was sent
in search of Sir John Franklin in
1852. The ship was caught in the ice
and had to be abandoned. 1t was not
destined to go to peices in frozen
waters, however. An American
whaler discovered and extricated it in
1855, and it was subsequently pur-
chased and sent to her majesty by the
president and people of the United
States as a token of goodwill and
friendship.
In an English dockyard the Re-
solute was at last broken up, and from
her timbers desk was made, which
was sent by her majesty cas- a
memorial of the courtesy and loving
kindness which dictated the offer of
the gift of the Resolute.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

en- the looko.- 49,
One day they saw change
mans face. Its sullenness had a.
appeared. The prisoner looked al
most happy The ghost of a smile
hovered about his lips. His eyes now
and again turned downward, and it
became evident that something was
hidden in his breast.
The wardens were uneasy. Had he
some weapon concealed beneath his
clothing with which he would seek to
surprise them and regain his liberty?
They must find out.
They watched their opportunity, and
two of them suddenly fell upon him
from behind, each seizing an arm.
Then they began to search him. They
found that for which they sought, but
it was not knife nor other dangerous
weapon. 1t was nothing more HARM
full than fine large rat.
When it was discovered the distress
of the prisoner was intense. He broke
down utterly, fell upon his knees, and
in agony of fear and desperation cried,
Don't kill that Beat me if you like,
chain me; but if l may not keep him
let my poor rat go free. ."
The stern guards were moved to
pity. They had never seen this man
subdued before. Every trace of fierce
ness was gone. Instead of hurting
the rat, they let it drop to the floor
and disappear. Then the man rose
and went to his work. The light had
all gone from his face. His pet was
lost to him.
A few days passed, and then, while
the conyicts were at work in the yard,
moving wood, the prisoner Jose felt
something tickle his cheek. He turned
quickly and uttered cry of 10Y.
There, on his shoulder, was the only
friend be had in the world, his rat,
which had found him out and come
creeping up to his face.
With eager hands he put it in his
breast as before, and turning to the
head jailer, said, 'Sir, if you will only
let me keep this rat I solemnly prom
Use to submit to you in every way, and
never to disobey you again.
The permission was given, and the
man, with a glad smile, returned to
his work. From that day the dreaded
convict was new being. He became
the best-conducted man in the prison,
and his great strength and energy
were used to help the governor.
The rat was seldom away from him,
it shared his meals and slept in his
bed, and the mans spare time was
spent in making little toys of bone
which he sold in order to buy dainties,
such as sugar and gingerbread for his
pet.--Youth's Companion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

that these arrangements are made be-
fore the goblet is brought before the
audience.
81 have here" says the youthful
coniurer, ga glass of ink. " The boy
of course keeps the glass at a distance
from the spectators. or some keen eve
might notice the rubber. The boy
takes several white cards from his
pocket and holds up one for the audi
ence to look at, or he may pass it
around for them to examine. One of
the cards in his hand has previously
been smeared ON one side with ink.
When the card is returned he
manages to substitute the linked card
for the other. Immersing it in the
water as deeply as the ink has been
put on, he iifts the card from the glass
with the mixed side turned towards
the lockers on. lie shows it to them,
taking care that it does not leave his
hand, as the circumstance of its being
inky on but one side will arouse sus-
picion. With a spoon, on the bowl of
which has been fixed few par 'es ol
black anime dye, he slips Oh a few
spoonfuls of the water into q ,.a ef.
The water in the spoon is instantly
colored black.
The next step is to borrow a ring
from some one, pretending that he
means to drop it in the goblet. In
stead and apparently by accident he
drops it into the saucer. Lifting the
ring from the saucer and apologizing
profusely, he says:
Il will not attempt to drop the ring
into the ink after all, as 1 do not care
to stain my hand with the ink. I will
change the ink to water"
He takes handkerchief from his
pocket-it should be large one-and
spreads it over the goblet Then he
lifts the handkerchief from the glass,
taking care to have grasped it in such
a way that from the position of the
cork under his fingers he knows he
has hold of the string to which the
rubber is attached. This removes the
rubber from the goblet, and the water
is shown to the audience.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
Billy.

Sydney Smith was very happy in
his country life and his children
eaugi. Aie spirit Of delight over COM
mon things They loved animals md
spent long hours III training them,
One little beast, baby donkey. be-
came, under their tuition. perhaps the
most accomplished Of his spec,es md
.unconsciously gave rise 10 s quatrain
which now belongs to the lale of
Sydney Smith The donkey was
well educated chap; he would walk
upstairs, follow the family in their
rambles like dog, and when they en-
tered his meadow run to meet them
with ears down and tail erect, braying
oyously.
One day, when Billy's head was
crowned with flowers, and he was
being trained with a handkerchief for
bride, Mr.. Jeffrey Unexpectedly az
rived, He joined in the sport, and to
the children infinite delight, mounted
Billy.
Thus he was proceeding in triumph,
when Sydney Smith and his wife, with
three friends, returned from a walk
and took in the festal scene. The great
mau advanced with extended hands
and greeted his old friend in an i'm
promptu which has become familiar to
the reading public;
Witty as Horatius Flaccus,
AS great Jacobin as Gracious,
Short though not as fat as Bacchus,
Seated on a little jackassl
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
JUST AS GOOD AS MOTHERS JELLY.

In Fact 1t Was His Mothers the Soldier
Bought In Honolulu.
The friends Of certain Albany boy,
who is a private in the First New
York in Honolulu, are much amused
and at the same time incensed over
an experience of his which he relates
in recent letter.
After telling how poor the food was,
he went on to say he had just recov-
cred from slight illness and felt an
irresistible longing for dainties OF
some kind. After some thought he
concluded that he wanted jar of
jelly more than anything else that he
could think of. He remembered the
currant jelly which his mother used
to make and his mouth watered at the
recollection. So he took some money
out of his small store and went into
the city to buy. He picked out con
fecti oner's shop, and, going in, asked
for glass of jelly-currant jelly pre-
ferred if they had such a thing To
his surprise and delight the man be-
hind the counter produced glass of
the very kind that he wanted. 1t
looked almost exactly like some that
he had eaten at home, and he paid the
high price charged without hesita-
tion. When he came out into the
street he was still more struck with
its similarity to that which he had
seen at home. He examined the jar,
turning it upside down. On the bot
tom was pasted piece of white paper
with some writing on it. What was
his surprise when he saw that the
writing, which was somewhat blurred,
was the name of his own mother. The
mystery Of the strange resemblance
was explained.
A few days later hereceived letter
from home in which his mother spoke
of box of dainties which she had
sent him some time before. 81 know
you will enjoy the jelly particularly, "
she said. The only explanation of
the presence IF the jelly in the shop
is that it had been appropriated on its
arrival by some one in. authority and
sold The young man has complained
through his captain, but it is moi
probable that he will gain any salts
faction.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
A Superstition Sustained.

Science sometimes develops facts
in rather unexpected ways and places.
The old idea that people should sleep
with their heads to the north seems to
have veritication. 1t is contended
that each human system is an electric
battery, the head being one electrode,
while the feet are the other. The
French Academy of Science expert
mented on the body of a gullotined
man. The instant it fell the body was
placed on pivot, with free action in
every direction. After slight vacilla-
ton the head turned to the north and
the body remained stationary. 1t was
turned halfway round, and again it
resumed its original position, the head
pointing to the north as truly as the
magnetic needle, and the same results
continued until the final arrest of all
organic movement,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
Hints for Shy Boys aad Girls.

Bashfulness is only another name
for self consciousness, and girls and
boys are apt to suffer from it. When
entering room move slowly. The
distance will seem twice as long to
you if you hurry. And try to get
over the idea that every one is looking
at you o. talking about you. This is
not likely to be the case unless you
are par tleu'arly.. awkward or ungrace-
tnl. Always spaak in low voice, but
distinctly, and do not laugh OF giegle
with every remark you make.
Cultivate pleasant manners IA al
ways treat your elders with respect,
and most decidedly do not make fun
of any ones peculiarities. Take an
interest in the conversation round
you, aud if you cannot make all iu
+alligent remark on the subject under
discussion make none whatever. II
the conversation is addressed directly
to you and you do not understand the
subject, say so. You will be thought
much more of than if you make {
stupid reply. You can always win the
persons approval by asking him tc
explain the subject to you.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
Turning Ink Into Water,

With little practice any boy may
learn to perform few simple tricks
in magic 1t is very easy to learn to
turn goblet of ink into goblet of
water, having artificial fish swimming
in the liquid. The fish can be cut out
of piece of cork and colored. Ordi-
nary house painters colors when al
lowed to dry will not come off in the
water. OF course the goblet is not
really filled with ink. Instead piece
of black rubber cloth has been placed
about the inner surface of the goblet
and the water then poured into it, TO
the rubber cloth fine, white silk
thread is attached Tied to the end
of the thread is small piece of cork
The thread and the pieces of cork
must be turned away from the audi
ence. Naturally any one understands
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

Everybody knows that the brigade
work is done better in America than
in England, and foreign Office report
on the fire department of Boston en-
ables us to judge how much better.
1t is little startling to find that a
city of. the size of Boston has a larger
and far more costly fire service than
London. The metropolitan fire brig
ade last year numbered S42 officers
and men, as against $40 in Boston. In
London the yearly expenditure
amounts to about $775, in Boston to
$1175. Thanks to the great fire in
the city, the London force is to be
strengthened, and the outlay will be
considerably increased. But when
everything is done that the county
council have planned the disparity be-
tween the two fire services will still
be enormous. London Chronicle.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
The Tiny. Little Girl.

The Tiny, Little Girl.
Mother says she's awful bad,
Gets so cross 1t makes her mad,
Wants to know il can't do
Somethin', little girl, to you;
thinks l better whip you well,
Says you're good and bad spell.
i amt home all day to see,
80 don't know how bad you be.
But couldn't bear to whip her,
When / saw her sweet lips curl,
For she's such a very little,
Such tiny, little girl!
"Wouldn't mind word today!"-
'Spect that's what her ma will say:
Just as bad as bad could be,
'Cept In little spells, you see."
Mother tells me that there child
Sets her sometimes almost wild.
Won't punish her bit?
Thinks she's better after it.
But l couldn't bear to whip her,
When | see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little,
Such tiny, little girl.
Thinkin' of her all day long.
With her laughter and her song;
But your mother says it's true
BAD man got a-hold of you.
How about it, little Miss,
With the rosy lips to kiss?
Couldn't punish her bit,
And that just clean settles 1t.
No, | couldn't bear to whip her,
Whom | see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little,
Such tiny, little girl
The Bentztown Bard, in Bath News
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
WHAT THE BULLET SANG,

WI" WI OOIGL OHNSs
o, Joy of creation,
To bel
0, rapture to fly
And be free
Be tho battle lost or won,
Though its smoke shall hide the sun,
shall find my love-the one
Born for me!
shall know him where he stands,
All alone,
With the power in his hands
Not o'erthrown.
| shall know him by his face,
BY his eodlike front and grace,
shall hold him for a space
All my own!
1t is he-O, my love!
SO boldl
1t is I-all thy love
Foretoldl
1t is J. o, love what blissl
Dost thou answer to my kiss?
Alb, sweetheart, what is this?
Lieth there
So cold
Bret Harte, In Harper's Weekly 1861.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

Jeweler (excusing heavy charge)
That watch was in an awful condi-
ton. Why, sir, two hands have been
constantly on it ever since you left it.
Customer (dryly)- That's apparent
on the face of 1.-THE jewelers.
Weekly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

him such blessing. He thinks the
invalid, now restored to health, q
model mother-in-law, and he has won
the legal right to protect Julia unde,
all circumstances. New York Led.
ger.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

Within so years the commercial fer
tilizer industry in the United States
has grown from nothing until at pres
ent thirty-fi to forty million dollars
worth are used annually,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19

Singleton-Yes; he was married
last week and during the ceremony
when he should have placed the ring
on the brides finger he actually felt
her pulse and asked her to put out
her tongue.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1899-01-19
singularly Absent-NIinded.

Singleton-Dr. Pellet is certainly
the most absent-minded man l ever
saw