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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-31
CAN'T DENY 1T.
when the facts Ars Brought Home To
Us-And By our Nci-,hbors. Too,
They Are Providence Eacts.

A wholesome suspicion is one of our
characteristics as a people. In matters
worthy of investigation we want real.
tangible facts regarding il. The word
of those we know, the nearby evidence
obtainable are generally what we most
desire. When we call on a neighbor,
man of business at that, and say, You
have had some experience with so-and-
so: what do you think of it?" and the
answer is. Just the thing / know be-
cause | have tried it," 1t goes a long
way in helping our decision. This is al
ways the case with Doan's Kidney
Pills. Everybody who has used them
for any kidney complaint will tell you
"they are just the thing" Why? Be
cause they do the work every time and
in all disordered conditions OF the kid
neys. The proof lies with your neigh
bors. Many have been cured i'm Provi-
dence, and are ready to tell YOU or any
one inquiring.
Mr.. ]. L. Mowry of 22 Bur. CESS street
says: II made a very careful study OF
the human organs. and knew FOR some
time that my kidneys were disordered.
I had terrible pains I'm my sides and
back. and after remaining I'm one posi-
tion for n time IL hurt To move. Fre-
ouently I was 50 bad that doctors had
20 be consulted Only temporary relief
was obtained However. had the same
experience with a number OF me licines.
| knew perfectly we'll what was the
matter. but couldn't fad anything 60
help me- until finally / saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised and determin-
ed To try them. ! got box at Lothrop's
drug store and the result was wonder
ful never tried anything that operat-
cd so quietly and quickly My pains
and aches were very soon gone and /
was well as ever"
DOan's Kidney Pills For sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by Fos-
tcr-Milburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y. sole
agents for the United states. Rcmem-
her the name. Doan,s. and take no
other. jl1-2i-3i-3t
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LABOR AND INSURANCE.
Union People Of Fall River Have a
Complaint to BE Considered.

Union People of Fall River Have a
Complaint to BE Considered.
Fail River Mass, Jan.-The trade
unions of this city are expected to unite
I'm a petition TO secure hearing before
the insurance committee OF the legis-
lature for legislation TO protect them
against the losses which will follow the
decision OF the insurance commissioners
that insurance by unions against sick
ness. death, loss OF tools, and loss OF
work. is illegal Trade union officers
are both surprised and agitated over the
decision. II has been the opinion. that,
inasmuch - the trade unions were act
ing purely in charitable manner the
revenue for sick and death benefits hav-
ing not been derived from special tax
levied for that purpose, but taken from
The regular per capita tax. the Laws Of
lS9f-lS9S, making it compulsory for
every labor organization, having an
insurance feature to incorporate under
the laws OF this state. and to report e {
specified times the full extent OF business
done. did not apply TO proceedings Of
this kind. The insurance commissions
er's decision shows this idea to beer
roneous.
Secretary Tansy OF the Carders as
sociation says thrt under the laws Of the
state labor organizations cannot he
come Incorporated. but the insurance
given by the regular organizations vas
purely a charitable feature. The unions
DO not desire To become incorporated.
chiey becailuse associations of ic Dor arc
voluntary. and their work does not par
take OF a cn-1woroisi f'trr.
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A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Komp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. tits curing more cases of Coughs
Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Group and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. than any Other
medicine. The proprietor has authorized
any druggist To give YOU sample Bottle
FREE To convince YOU of the merit OF this
great remedy. Price 2lc. and SOC.
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KNOCKED OUT.

Fail River Mass. Jan. 3l.-T'he at
tampt to have legislation in favor of a
new city charter has probably failsd this
year. as the common council last night
promptly defeated the new city charter
by laying il on the table indefinitely.
The charter would have gone 10 the legis-
lative COMMITTEES on cities today in order
To be referred TO the legislature. The
city government was specially called to-
gether last night 10 act upon the charter.
The aldermen voted 20 abolish the city
council. substituting L. aldermen in the
draft which also made the terms of city
officers two years gave the mayor the
appointment OF the ,ity solicitor. re-
lieved the mayor Of the presidency OF the
aldermen, and gave him power to sus-
pend heads OF departments The alder
men passed the charter. G to3. The pro-
posed abolition OF the lower board caused
the defeat - the neeasure.
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By GEORGE H. BURNHEM.

To be sold by Public Auction at the
Rooms of the Providence Board OF
Trade, Market Square, Providence,
II. T.. THURSDAY. February 3 1892
at IL o'clock noon, the said rooms hav-
ing been rendered 10 the undersigned
by the said Board. through its Secre-
tary. George t.. Webb, FOR the use of
the public during the said sale
The following Investments now held
in the Permanent School Fund OF the
state of Rhode Island:
shares National Exchange Bank
Newport. II. j.
- shares Rhode Island National
Bank, Providence. r. l.
1l2 shares Merchants National Bank,
Providence. II. /.
332 shares Mechanics National Bank,
Providence. II. l.
572 shares American National Bank.
Providence. X. l.
SIC shares National Bank OF Com
mcrcc. Providence. r.. 7.
1000 shares Globe National Bank,
Providence, R. L.
1866 shares National Bank Of North
America. Providence. r.. L.
Bidders 10 have the privilege OF taxi
ing one hundred shares. or che whole
number OF shares Of eacn stock offered
Where there is less than one hundred
shares OF any one stock. such lot will
be sold without dividing
The right 10 withdraw any Of the
above stocks during the sale OF same
is hereby reserved
This sale IS made FOR the purpose Of
changing the Investments or the Per-
manent School Fund. as authorized by
law. WALTER y. READ.
General Treasurer.
Approved:
Elisha Dyer. Governor.
ia30W
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funny team and by far the best thing
OF it's kind that has ever been seen
I'm Providence. Boyce and Black appear
as the closing number OF the olio, as
black face comedians. conVersational-
lists and dancers, and are just as good
az ever.
In "A High Ball" Miss Sadie Cush-
man takes the leading part, assisted by
the entire company OF which Al. Shean
and William Gilbert are especially
worthy OF mention. creating an enor-
nous amount Of fun I'm their parts as
the two Hebrews. Incidental 10 the
program are several musical selections.
Another Baby" and Give cinda the
Cake" are two of them, being brand
new coon songs. This show VIII be
given at the Olympic every afternoon
and evening for the remainder OF the
week.
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TAIMA THEATRE.

Ten weeks subscription season of TlfE
ROMAN STOCK co, ~ standard play-. pat.
rous. iii~ ENCEiLENCN COY. ELISHA
DYER. Hon. JoHN ~, SrlNE~S. GIN. FRED
ERICk VI. SACkITE MS HONOR MAYOR
MtLitAMC BAKER. .GEN.MtLiIAM AVIS.
HON - Htt -~EII rKuMN, PROF T.. B DEL
ABARNE. col. a. ~. D. GODDARD, MR.
CHARLES a. MEKEiMAN. NIX WILLIAM
GAAiMEIG. MIR HOW WAEDO. sat RGE~, Mr.
llOM ARD llOrkiN, MR. MARsDhN j.
PERRY
subscriptions received ~ STEINERT-S. 3s5
Westminster street, PRESTON A HOUNDS,
81 Mr-fInin~ter street. Ticket Agency Of W.
n. CuIfKCH n co, ] Wct bossct street.
orders may hc sent by mail 60 ". y.
kpMAlN. Taliua Theatre. iniCtf
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1t is said that private soldier found
in a street in Omdurman the letter
which Gordon wrote to the Mahdi in
answer TO the demand for retreat or
surrender. The letter has been exam
ined by all the ablest experts. and is
pronounced TO be i'm Gordon's handwrlt-
ing. AS might be expected, all idea Of
surrender is secuted, and the Mahdi is
reminded of his evil doings and his de-
struction at the hands OF English sold
icrs is prophesicd.
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To close OUT these 50 Women's Fancy
Black and Colored
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-02-11
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl.
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed BY
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by il. It is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem.
edy for core nipples; chapped hands, chill
blsins, fl6st bite, ana chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifugs.
For sale by T. j. Liable. druggist.
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letter, Salt-aheum and Iessms.

The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases. Ia instantly al
layed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
II. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore nip
pies. chapped hands. chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts per
boz. For saleby T. ]. Liable.
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Total expenditures to date 13.O95.60
The Clerk reports that he has. on the
10th ult, delivered to the Sheriff Tax
Collector Blank Parish Licenses for
1899. amounting to Sixteen hundred
and SsveDty-6ve Dollars for which he
holds receipt.
The Clerk further reports that be has
been unable to dispose on the - g as
authorized, Of the fixtures aof To old
Bridge by reason of the high stage Of the
water 10 Bayou Teche at said time. The
Police Jurors and Clerk are hereby au-
thOrized to dispose Of same, at private
sale, to best sdvan ;age Of the Parish.
Mayor Liable on behalf of Delegation
Of business men Of the Corporation Of st.
Martinville now addresses the Police Ju-
ry and submit the plan Of divididg the
Parish into two Road Districts and tue
appointment Of one Road Master for
each District to whom six mules and
necessary implements would be furnish
I'd by the Parish to each. The appoint
ment If said Road Masters to be for a
term of six months and the salary re-
duced to Five hundred Dollars each. In
GLIDING the feeding. sheltering and care
of the mules. Their Bonds to be slsore.
duced to Five hundred Dollars.
The proposition Of Mr.. Guilbeau in re-
ference to working roads of the 18th and
9th Wards was considered. discussed aud
rejected as not being advantageous.
On motion of Mr.. Martin seconded by
Mr. Gauthier, voted and unanimously
carried the plan Of Mayor LGbbe was
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adopted in full. The 1st and 3rd WARDS
to be known. and designated as the First
Road District of the Parish of st. Martin
and the 4th and 9Th Wards. as the Sc
cond Road District Of said Parish.
On motion of Mr.. Larson, seconded by |
Mr.. Martin, voted and unanimously car
ried, the Second Ward was exonerated
from any and ell obligations towards
the Road Law.
The Bond of Rene Richard. as keeper
Of Bridge at Breaux Bridge was rendered
to and accepted by the President.
Mr.. Frank Rivetts now appears and
returns the weights and measures In his
possession al late Inspector Of Weights
and Measures Of the Parish Of st. Mar
tin. sl59Aks
M. '
EVENING SBseIoN.
At Q O'Clock P. NJ, the Meeting is
again called to order.
Mr.. Patin now moves that the Police
Jury resolves itself into an Executive
Session to consider applications submit
ted, ten in number, for appointment OF
Road Masters. Motion seconded by Mr..
Martin, voted and carried.
Door closed and vote taken with fol-
lowing result.
For the First Road District, Mr.. Victor
Maraist and for the Second Road District,
Mr.. Onesiphore Badon.
Police Jurors Gauthier and Martin and
Road Masters Maraist and Badon are ap'
pointed on Committee to purchase the
Mules and implements required.
Tho Police Jury, now in . Committee
of the whole. proceeds. as is required by
Section 2745 Of the Revised Statutes OF
the State Of Louisiana. to make out an
, Estimate exhibiting the various Itemt
Of the probable expenditures Of the Pa.
IRISH Of st. Martin, for anil during thu
year 1899 based upon thu expenditures
Of 1898, said Estimate to be published 10
, the Weekly Messenger, Official journal
Of the Parish, durihg the full period d
thirty days before being accepted ant
, the Parish Tax. for present year definite
Iy fixed. as the law directs:
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Texas Health Resort.

As health resort, TT Davis fMarfs) on
the line of the Southern Paciic-Sunset
Route. lie rapidly coming into promi-
hence. The climate Is unsxceiled for
those ailments where pure and whole
some air is prescribed.
In order to present an opportunity to
those wishing to visit this delightful
spot. the Sunset Route has announced a
rate of and One-third fare for the round
trip, good to return until October 3lst.
Call on any local agent Of the Company.
or address L. j. Parks, A. G. P. & T. A.
Southern Pacifc-Sunset Route. Hous-
ton, Texas.
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POLICE JURY.
Regular Meeting of the Police Jury OF
the Parish of ST. Martin, held
Febr nary 9th A. ID. 1899.

The Nesting Was called to order at 10
O'Clock !. n, this day. The Roll was
called. All the Members were present.
The Minutes Of last Meeting were read
and approved. Mr.. Larson's excuses for
having failed to attend last Meetings.
were accepted.
The Clerk, Accountant Of the Police
Jury, now reports having issued since
last Meeting, as authorized, the follow
ing numbered Checks on the Parish Ire
asurer, against the various appropria'
lions Of the Schedule of 1898. said Checks
amounting 10 total to the sum OF Four
hundred and ninety-three $500 Dol
lars, as per this, his monthly Statement:
No s4s E. Bertrand. Jailer, Jail bill for
Dec. Sos'oo
oi8 David Rees. Sheriff. Extra Services
Dec. 9th $50
sG l.. C. Duchamp. Sundries for Jail.
Dec. 2Sth b.S
6ls Y. Th,bodesux, J. p, fees, case Of
Weigal. Dec. 2SS
$40 z; Champagne, Cons. $40
$50 w. A. Bienvenu. ] p. extra services
Dec. 18th Los
ISL Ben Bertrand. Cons. 9.bO
e52 A. Il. Guilbeau. Cons. meals to Phi
soners. 1893 o.So
oss JOS Pslleriu, Lumber TOR bridges,
Dec. 9th 4SIs
65i Geo. Greig. i5.7o
655 Chas. Gutekunst, Tracing road to
Cotesu Homo. Dec. 9th 900
6s6 Chas. Gutekunst. Surveying road to
Catahouln Dec. 9Th sou
657 A. Metal Co., Part payment on the
File Boxes ltS.Ss
65s P. Batip. J. p, services On Bridge
matters Dec 24th S'a
$50 p. Melsneon, hauling lumber for
Chretien Bridge 1871
600 l.. C. Gauthier. P. j., services on
road matters ON
ssl King Bridge Co., part payment on
| note 1881.
Total as above Sl02o'
Add, amount previously issued as repor-
ted last Meeting 126o2S
i m l~Aa
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JOB PRINTING
We will duplicate work
and price of any office.

D.. oaAy's Condition Powders. are just
what horse needs when in bad cOndi
ton. Tonic. blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in
prime condition. Price d cents per
package. For sale by 7. j. Liable.
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NOTICE.
TO LICENSE PAYERS.

License PAYERS will take Notice that
all Licenses State and Parish for 1899
are due on January list and will become
delinquent on March LIST 1899, to avoid
Costs and penalties parties must pay pre-.
vious to said date. 7. L. BROUssARD.
Dy Sheriff and Tax Collector.
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Total. 6Sl Checks issued to date SisooS.6o
Representing the expenditures of the
Parish Oess amount Of Jurors and Wit
nesses Certificates issued by Clerk OF
CourD for the year 1888 as shown by the
following, his annual statement:
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
AnInterestine Experiment.

That the earth revolves on it's axis
can be proved by a simple experiment.
Fill a medium sized bowl nearly full
of water and place it upon the floor of
a room that is not exposed to jarring
from the street. Upon the surface of
the water sprinkle a coating of lycOpo-
dunn powder. Then take powdered
charcoal and draw a straight black
line two inches long upon the coating
the line should be north and south.
After this is done lay upon the floor
a stick so that it will be exactly paral-
lei with the charcoal line. Any station
airy object in the room will answer as
well, provided it is parallel with the
line If the bowl is left undisturbed
for several hours, it will be seen that
the black mark has turned toward the
parallel object and has moved from
east to west. in a direction opposite to
the movement of the earth on its axis.
This proves that the earth in revolv-
ing has carried the water with it, but
the powder on the surface has been
left little behind.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
GIadstOne's Peculiar Eyes.

There is an anecdOte in BlackwOO1's
of Gladstone and Professor Blackie
which confirms the story of the states
mans eaglelike eyes At diuner the
two men were opposite, and when
Gladstone gave in a fOrcible way his
idea that Homer was no longer recited
but chanted. the professor cried out.
Mr.. Gladstone, l don't believe a word
of it!' Then he rose to argue the mat
ter and said one sentence, but got no
further. He had met GladstOne's gaze
and seen his outer eyelids widened to
their fullness in steady glare, and his
tongue stumbled and he sank back into
his chair in confusion. The writer con-
cludes:
go to the zoo for it, Take your
umbrella. Make your way to the place
where the eagles, vultures. falcons and
such like creatures blink on their
perches. Select a bird. Stare at him
with insult, and you will see the outer
lids expand as Mr.. Gladstone's did
Poke at him with your umbrella. The
filmy vertical lids through which he
looks at the sun and opens to paralyzC
his prey will part, and then you will
see what Blackie saw and understand
his feelings"
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
Not the Advice Expected.

After spending more than a quarter
of century in active business life in
the city certain merchant purchased
a ranch which he considers to be adj
mirably adapted for dairy farming.
Having had no practical training in
agricultural pursuits, he is dependent
for his knowledge of the art upon
those books which purpOrt to tell the ur-
ban bred how to do the trick. He desires
to learn all he can concerning dairying
and for advice betOOk himself to his
friend and pastor, Rev. DR.. Stebbins,
in whose Omniscience and wide read
ing he has absolute confidence.
do you know anything good on
milk, doctOr?" he asked the venerable
man of God.
The jovial pulpiteer, who knows
more of the 'sincere milk of the word
than of any other lacteal fluid, an
swered solemnly:
Yes. my dear sir, l believe l am
familiar with the best thing on milk
that can be found anywhere"
What is it, doctor" eagerly and
unsuspectingly asked the budding
rancher.
Cream" calculated the preacher as
he hurried round the cOrner.-San
Francisco News Letter.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
He Answered 1t.

The following story is told of how
Thomas B. Reed was admitted tC the
bar in California: Mr.. Reed was being
examined as to his qualifications for
the law along with several companions.
The question "Was the legal tender
act in your opinion, constitutiOnalT"
was asked of the candidate sitting next
to Mr.. Reed. The young man hesitated,
as well he might, for even the justices
of the supreme court had spent many
weary days hearing arguments on that
particular question, and after once de-
Gliding that it was unconstitutional aft
erward reversed their decision. While
the young man hesitated, the judge
turned to Mr.. Reed, saying. What do
you think, Mr.. Reed-was the act con-
stitutiOnalT'
1T was" replied Mr.. Reed, without a
moments hesitation.
Very good" was the reply; you are
admitted to the bar. Any man who can
answer offhand a question that is still
puzzling the supreme court of the Unit
ed States is certainly pre-eminently
qualified to practice law before this
court" Washington Letter.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
Some One Hnd tn SfnY.


The story below is from Ell DiariO, an
Argentine newspaper published in
Spanish. The anecdote is told of pris-
on in provincial town in Argentina:
AN employee, whose duty it was to
inspect them, arrived late at night at
one of them and asked ragged
gauchO' who opened the door where
the chief of police was.
THE chief, SIR he answered, lives
at his farm. three or four leagues
off He seldom comes
And the second of pOliceT
1.-The second has not come for some
time, sir. The poor man has his wife
ILL.,
And the officer of the guard?
He has been invited to a dance
And the gendarmes?
1.-The gendarmes, sir, finish their
duty at 6 p. m. and don't return till
next day
But this is a scandal! There is no
body here to explain things. And you =?
Who are your
" 1 am the prisoner. sir
The whole thing reads like an incI-
dent from a comic opera. But it is a
perfectly literal translation from the
paper mentioned.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
ssEaten n Mountain"

A good example of the caustic humor
Of a Scotch examiner floats this way
from we know not where. 1t seems
that Scotch parish schOOlmasters are,
On their appointment, examined as
to their literary qualifications. One OF
the fraternity being called by his eX-
aminer to translate HOrace's ode be-
ginning "Exegi monumentum oere pc
rennius," began as follows: "Exegl
monumentum." Il have eaten noun
tain) "Ah," said one of the examiners,
"ye medina proceed any Further; for
after eaten sic a dinner this parish
wad be a puir mouthfu' t ye. Ye maun
try some wider sphere. ."-"Poet Lore.
Smyrna times., 1899-08-23
LtncOIn's Way.

At time when Mr. Lincoln was TN
der great mental stress during the civil
war Mr.. George IL. Ycaman. then con-
gresSman from Kentucky. called upon
him and thus describes the occasion in
the New York Tribune:
The president was alone at his desk
hard 1T work, and the congressman
promptly offered to retire and call
again.
No said Lincoln, sit down. III be
through shortly
Presently his little son partly omen
ed the door. Papa said he. mamma
SAYS the company will soon assemble
The congressman rose. Please be
seated; We'll get to it directly said
Lincoln.
He continued his work. His face
was very grave; it showed anxiety and
melancholy indescribable. Disasters
had come i'll the field, and it was not all
harmony among his supporters. Very
soon his barber came in, and again the
congressman offered to retire.
No said Lincoln; lust excuse me
one moment He got up, threw off his
coat seated himself in one chair and
stretched his long legs across another.
The barber lathered his face and COM
meuced strOpping a razor When that
was over the president turned his head
and gently asked, Now, what can
do?
The congressman told his mission.
1t was considered kindly. decided cor
rectly and he went his way We need
not compare this with the court eti-
Quette of emperOrs and kings, nor ask
if Washington or Adams, or even JEFF
ferSon. would have so received a Wis
itor on business; but it was what Abra-
ham Lincoln did"