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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
WARREN.

Amity Lodge. |. O. O. r., viii meet In
odd Fellows hall tomorrow night and
dispense with routine business.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet in the
M. +. vestry tonight and transact busi-
ness.
The Daughters of Rebekah will meet in
their hall on Main street tonight.
John ]. Conway OF this town recently
graduated at Georgetown University and
has returned home
A number OF the friends OF Miss Agnes
Kelly held a party at her home on Union
street last evening. The party was held
in honor of the Misses Mcbride who
will soon sail for Ireland,
Stafford Chappelle captain of tho War
rem b. b. club, il on a pleasure visit to
n. Y. city for few days.
The Warren team will play the Pom
tiac y. h. club on the local grounds
Wednesday afternoon. 4 grand stand
| will be erected very soon for the benehi
! OF visitors. The new baclSstop will be nm
! iehed very soon and the grounds Will be
! improved much by these additions.
The altar boys OF 81. Marys church
| Will go 10 fNll kiNcr on Mtnhoflhi udS
morning and play the Sheridan cadet Ii
! B club OF that city.
The funeral OF MIR. James Murphy was
| held from So. Mary's church Sunday
| Rev. Fr. O'keefe officiated.
A chowder party will be held at th
golf club grounds in harrington Thurs
day morning.
The German hand. Fred Rykart leade
will furnish music for the Memorial da'
program. a program consisting of read
ings. vocal and instrumental music wi
be rendered In The town hall I'm the even
ing Flowers will be solicited from th
townspeople.
A reception will he held I'm Iustitut
hall. Wednesday evening, for the chi
dren who participated IN the exhihitio
held in the Institute hall the FIRST PAL
OF the month.
Two collisions happened Saturda
NIGHT when a man named Ward crashe
into two teams on Main street. iniurir
one quite badly and breaking the whe
, OF the other The man YVES under inhuen'
of liquor and Town Sergeant Drow
made him settle or tho wheel
The Suburban cars were somewhat d
laycd Monday night by the rain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE - POULTRY FARM;
acres; 20 minutes ride from banlss"
Building; five cent fare: house ro"inS.
Brooder house 200 feet. heated by hot
water: cold house ll2x2s ;cold house il-Sio:
Incubator cellar for 2S machines. one OF
the best and largest poultry farms III ne
country. IL is now In Its third year ano l'
successful operation About 400 pear 'rees
in bearing condition; land very teItiie' ~
l.. a. III. J. GROSS. Managers OF Estates
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-ON THO OLD BARRING.
ton Road: 20 acres of land; all Level ana
clear; in a high state of cultivauon' sA-
cellent location for Golf Links or Tor
Suburban Residence twenty minutes from
Market Square; five cent fare. sOo pear
trees ir bearing condition: one acre oi as
paragus; one acre OF currants: high isnu
magnificent view. G.. l.. a. Ill. J. GROSS'
Managers OF Estates. Banigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALI-MoDERH BARN. io,ooV
feet OF land; 20 stalls; large car''ss'
room; We ter: electric ught: WASH SIAM.
etc: 10 minutes from freight depot. 80 80
hills TO climb; price not TO figure over ~
per month rent To purchaser: terms easy
Apply q. =. a Il. j. GROSS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-wHY NOT BUY A FEW
~ those 500 house lots that we are offAr-
ing. but few minutes from electric or
steam cars VI DOWN, oVc. Neeh- loASC
COEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-wE HAVE ONLY A FEW
~ those lots left on Capitol Hill, between
two lines of electrics and ~ minutes from on
Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE--FINE ESTATE. CORNER
OF knight and Brighton streets. large
feet OF lane. G. l.. Il H. ] GROSS. Man
ayers OF Estates. Ban,gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-FoR A HOME OR IN
vestment: A twe-family house on. Capi-
tol IIill. with 72l1 so. ~. OF land and
isrve harm. all renting for $35 month.
nriee $500. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-YoU MIGHT AS WELL
make a start toward home of your own
es having your money 10 your landlord.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-oN HOWELL STREET.
s-family house. 13 rooms; rent SIC per
month: price $1,000. G. L. & H. J, GROSS.
Managers OF Estates. Banigan Buildlhs'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-DoES THIS INTEREST
you? A two-family house of 10 rooms,
steam heat and all tmprovements' IN a
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-wHERE CAN YOU FIND
. better way of saving your small
aa,,,o,,nts than I'm buying one of our low
rr,red house lots at Lincoln Park? ISAAC
\ GOEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-ON BENEVOLENT
street. between Hope and Brook streets
one family house. 70 rooms: lot about J0x
100 q. l.. * H. j. GROSS. Managers or
Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-AT EAST GREENWICH.
II. l., on Division street, two,iamiiy
house. half an acre of land on the NIT
G.. l.. a. III. j. GROSS. Managers OF Es-
tateS, Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SAI.E--ON HAMBURG AVE.
two-family house and store. rent sSi pei
~ per cent gross. G. I. & H. j. GROSS
Managers OF IcstAtes. Banlgan bnildinG.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
ISAAC |. G0FF CO.. III Westminster St

FOR sALE-A SPLENDID RESI-
dence of IS rooms on Princeton avenue.
with improvements galore and large
lot 9oxlO0. See ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-wE ARE GENEltAL
agents for the General Accident insur
ance of Philadelphia. which insures YOU ,,
against accident or loss by Burglary
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-A BRAND NEW COT
-taRe of rooms, located in place suhta-
BILE 10 keep poultry; 500 down, paiahos
same as rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-AT oAKHuRsT. LQTs
500 up: buy now and get In before The
rise In prices 81 down. soc. a week
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SAI.E-AN UP-TO-DATE 10
room cottage with all improvements
thoroughly built and finely finished; price
reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-YoU DON'T REALIZE
,ba many advantages we offer you TO
own vour own home. We have tho best
bmiit houses ever offered for sale at the
lowest prices: easiest terms ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
For Women.

Dr To;man's Noethly Regulator has broughs
happiness 60 hundreds OF anxious women.
There ~ positively 40 other remedy known 70
medical ~cieucr, .hatvill so quickly ana saiey
Go the work Have never had single failure.
The lnn.est antlinost obstinate eases art te-
ii.ved in 3 ,lays wi.hout isil No other remedy
wilt do TN q. y q pcfrr, ii~- daDger no lnteriS'.
euce with work. The most dihicult cascs
successfully treated through correspondence,
aud the most Ccmplcte sathtsction 4uarantceu
in every instance. : relieve hundieds oi ia'Ics
whom oeye See Wurc for further part.cu-
lars Al letter. trdthtuly answered. free
contieen .ia advice ii ~ matters ~ piiNate or
delicate ussuic. I,car IA mind iAis remedy Is
absolutely safe updsi every possti IN rsnuluoo
and win po4itively leave NO after III eHelS
,,pnn he health. Rg mall securely sealed, 500.
Or. =. ~. TOIdAN go. is0fTemont ST., doston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

90, ,ilfan and Norwich avenues. opposite
The old Mems Home. Call for plat and
,rices' ISAAC J.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

r,op sAr.E-Now is THE TIME TO
.oli 3vour place at auction. Call or tele-
s,bone us AZ i'm need of the services Of
an auctioneer ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-oN NORFOLK STREET;
Auburn Plateau. one-family house. 10
rOomhts; both. furnace. price $3.50. q. ls
& II ]. GROSS. Managers OF Estates
antgon RuildinR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE - ON CARPEN ri.
street a family house and barn; rentss
sal month: price $500. ISAAC l.. Goff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-oN CHAPLIN AVENUE, a
.two-family house, with large lot. but 1--WE
minutes from car line. Particulars o'
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
RAILROADS.
RAJLROADS
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving fun information
as 10 local and through train serNiSe
may be obtained at Providence slauon
and stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sAI.E-IF YOU WISH TO BUY.
sell or exchange real estate, call at our
office. III Westminster street ISAAC l..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-A SACRIFICE IN A COT
tape and two lots of land: price only
$1,000; don't let this chance pass, For par
ticulars inquire Of ISAAC L. GOtf' CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-A s-ROOM COTTAGE ON
Reneft street all improvements. for $500:
a splendid home centrally located. ISAAC
T. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

roR sAr.E-cHEERFuI, COSY, AND
s,,,sfaufial cottages. all improvements.
an snlendid locations. for 500 down, ball
anee monthly. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE,-oN POND STREET. TWV
one-family houses. and rooms
50xl00 rent S35 per month. q. ~. Tan ~.
GROSS. Managers of Estates. Banisan
building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-oN ALABAMA AVENUE.
an S-room cottage. facing on two avenues.
also good barn; will be sold on easy
terms, price $3l00. ISAAC l.. GOtf w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sAIE-A TWo-FAMILy HOUSE
on Concord street OF Is rooms. with GOOD
size lot. iOxlOO; price $500 ISAAC L.
GOEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOE sALE-oN BRIDGHAM STREET.
a two-family house in good repair. with
corner lot i0xl00; will be sold reasonable.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-A TWO o-FAMILY HOUSE,
with lot 5OxlOO. on DeSoto street. for only
$1,000: a good chance to secure a nefsaih'
ISAAC l.. !GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

roR sAIE-sHREwD INVESTORS
rnow n good thing when they see Il. our
lots on Capitol liill that we are selling
for $50 are going very tast. Buy at once.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-HERE is ANOTHER OF
those good investments that happen
pnnses on Gallup street, $500 ISAAC l..
COFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-COTTAGE AND EARN,
on First street; 10 rooms with pain any
steam heat and nice barn: only one ,, MN IN
ute from car line. ISAAC l.. dOff W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-A SPLENDID INVEST
mont for some one: Il tenements on Ce-
dar street, renting for So month; VIII pc
sold at a sacrifice. ISAAC l.. GOfr ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

ron sAI,E-wHY PAY RENT WHEN
vou can buy an up-to-date cottage in the
sttS NV having the same as you are now
JoSrgS Let us talk IL over with you.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SAIE-s20o DOWN BUYS a
hsaufiful home at Washington Park; all
smnrovements. balance I'm monthly pay
mnnts' same as rent. ISAAC y. GoFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
WANTED.

wANTED-UPPER TENEMENT ON
west side. or rooms with modern i'm
movements for two adults. Best OF rel
erences. Address Box 500. city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-SPLENDID PROPERTY
on broadway; a one-family brick house
oi oi, q imnrovements; will be sold at a bar
gain. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

aueoos nskes se'ss grip the puilsys. pro
YISIsul sects The m from steam and vstsE.
SaS Sfsvsass glazing so~s Sst Ne sEyaos. Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE - FINE ONE-FAMllsi
house OF 10 rooms. fronting on TWO ase-
structcd view OF the bay. For further
particulars call on ISAAC l.. GOtF ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

SIX OF THE FINEST-HAvE YOUR
watch an5 clock repairing done at HOS
MERs by skilled workmen nj oue-haif
the price others ask. Westminster and
FRANKLIN. Open evenings. Teiephone
2762-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-A AIArsyFACTUllNa0s
plant in East Providencc. about nr'y'
Is horsepower engine, ~ horse pow, m,.i,
boiler. electric light plant. springer NJ
service. house and barn. q. l.. - II ~,
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-AT LINCOLN PARK. a
few choice corner lots on avenues. near
electrics; will be sold on very easy terms
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sAr.r.-LoG CABIN AND COT
.ares al Thorn Mountain Park. Jackson.
MI For beauty and scenery II Is un-
s,irra ssed. ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
For LADIES.

Old DR. JACkSONS 3 monthly rttuIH-
tor has saved thousands OF women from
Suicide. Don't fret ard worry. bat can az
worthless Pills. Tables aad CnoSu,cS. but
send fot "A hOitir Gt OLD DE. SACtN-
iuteiy ,cfe end sure tlOrU ioi y case wo
fon TO rsi,cv0 in a ncura. at caice or ny
mail s.. Ie rot conYsncut for yoG 20
call. write are stats your case pihiiiy. We
,al treat Sou succs-sfi il,) oy. mail All
letters narwcTed promptly In plaln rnVcl-
ope. Specialists for ~ Yeas; advice free.
III. jAI'ksON'S HOMf. REMEDY CO..
- E.AmnNt Rlfect. HostDn. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

vo, sAIE-ON ATWELLS AVENUE.
roSt story house OF 20 rooms, with ira-
movements; rent Sl5 a month; bargain.
ISAAC J.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
OPTICIANS.

ONE OF THE FINEsT-PRoF. j ID.
r,nerson. the Optician. will 1T the most
dIfacuit eyes to your perfect sausfac-
tlon at one half the price others charge
examination free. Al HoSMHRS. open
evenings Telephone 1892.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
TO LET

TO LET-CORNIcR OF WASH NGTON
md Rattey streets, building suitable Tor
light manufacturing: 30xf0 feet. Two
floors: bed for engine and boiler aIeAcy
in: rent S325 per year. q, l.. n j.
GROSS. Managers OF Estates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
-
EARL CARPENTER & SONS GO.

10. Westninste' 81, COZ Uyer'
This oid-established house wnolesale
and retail ICE at fair prices, and ny
,,romnt attention to busines aud the en-
nIoymcnt OF good men In theis' several
denartments, meri. a continuance OF me
patronage SO long enjoyed.
Telephone aisS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
ISAAC /. GOfF ed. III westminster St.

cottage OF 10 rooms, with very large ~ lys
o, land Tor only $500. ISAAC l.. noi
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

roR pALE--A GOOD TIME TO PUT
sour money into real estate Good bar
gains on easy terms ar wnrt We are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE-HERE YOU ARE:
nice cottage of rooms and ! acre oa ~.
land. little way out OF the Guy, ptLNS pp,SS
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE--HAvE you A HEALTH
policy? For 81 "A year YOU can secure
sick, $40 a week. Can you nmord 10 o'
without one? ISAAC L.~SOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

$50 FOR 75c-wATCH CLEANED
nc: main spring. 75c.: price or other
work in proportion; done by the most
skilled workmen on earth. AZ HOS
MER's. corner westminste- and Frank
lin. Telephone 2lS2-s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-FARM IN NO. SWAN
sea a splendid farm but miles from
providence. with house Of II rooms and
Al acres OF land; everything ready 20
commence work with. ISAAC l. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

ron sAIE-AN ARTISTIC. .BEAUTT-
mi and substantial l0-room house on
eurhed eewered and ma cadamized street
a, nice part of the city. for only $500
IskAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sAIE-FoR S. WE WILL IN
sure your household furniture or dwell
ing for years TO the amount OF $1,000 IN
most reliable company ISAAC L..
GCFE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

ron sAI.E-A BARGAIN IN A TWO
.oiiy house on Armstrong avenue: all
improvements; good rental property.
iGA AC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

rop sAI,E-JUST THINK or 1T. A
t,o,a and 20 600 so IT. of land at River
stae Sor $500: don't fail to call Cor parti-
ruars ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sAI.E-oN HUNTINGTON AVE
nue.. COTTAGE of 10 rooms with mocern
improvements; lot 45x95. Inquire OF
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR sALE-THERB is NO END TO
our list of real estate bargains. we haso
property IN all parts of the city at 90 60
tremely low prices. ISAAC Il. Gttr w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
AND TO LET.

D. !, 4 4. J. hkuoS, bdnlgal rUlIuIh5'
FOR SALE-A TRACT Oh LAND "
Waterman and Modway streets. contain
ing 262pz so. feet. will sell the whole oi
u poliion OF tire tract. IL must be iurncu
into money. IL Will be sold ~ a s,s ,vw
price. q. L.. 4 H. J. GROSS. Manase'S
Of lsstaies. BaniRan Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

ron sAIE-FOR $500 WE WILL SELL
,ou a farm OF 81 RcrcS. with nice s-room
cottage and stable; don't miss this op-
ISAAC l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR gALE-No SECTION or TIE
ssfv nrovidee better accommoda tions for
~ nfeasure and convcnienccs OF its resi-
Senfs than Washington Park; see us be-
Tore buying elsewhere. ISAAC l.. GOFF
10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

ron sAI.E-WE CONTRACT FOR
III Lfrds az Insurance al the lowest rates
in reliable COMPANIES. ISAAC J.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28
WATCHES. CLOCKS. ETC.

YOUR CLOCK is OUT OF ORDER
Drop us a line: we win call for and de-
liver IL in perfect crder cheaper and bet
ter than anyone else. HOSMER West
minister and Franklin. Open evenings.
Telephone 2Ie2-2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

FOR SALE--rlNE LOT. HAEvAHD
tvrnttc,- -5axiae, extra location slreet
c,,,,,,, ard scwerea; viii sell very low.
Charles Atwood. 20 We. bossct 81, MAN.
nger of Estates. 20 years experience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-28

state experience and salary desired Nd
dress BOX i40o. Providence, r. |.
LADY AGENTS WANTED TO SELL
an article every lady wears; only have
90 show II TO sell it; no stores have H.
Send for circular TO Mrs. IA. Hatch, Box
lgi. New Bedford. Mass
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-25
A HUNTER DIsARMED.

The business of hunting the meta phorical octopus is a momentous avo- cation in the minds of certain states men who have nothing else of a sen- sational nature to claim their time and talents. The octopus, or money devil, 1t must be remembered, is that peeu- liar and horrible member of animated creation which lies in wait for poor men and grows and thrives and fattens on the flesh and blood of the money less citizens of this great and glorious republic. Every corporation and every rich man is part of the animal. It is made up of those who have accumu- lated wealth and who are supposed to live and finger on earth for no other purpose than to oppress and devour the poor. When the self-constituted cham pion of poverty discovers the octopus he sends forth his shout of defiance, and with visor down and lance in rest lie gees forth tc dc CT die in defence of the weak and the oppressed, mean ing the man with no bank account
 There is but one thing that will or
 
 can cure a man of the octopus-hunt- ing habit, and that is for circumstances to so change about that he becomes part and parcel of the monster. This may happen in various ways. He may be made rich by offerings and gate money contributed by grateful benefi- charles of his gallant feats in their be- half. He may inherit fortune, or by fortunate investment he may be- come rich. but however wealth comes the effect is the same. His offensive and defensive armor is laid away, his lance is hung in the back closet and his strident voice is oiled with the ointment of riches. He becomes one of the tentacles of the octopus and goes into the devourinR business for him. self.
 Senator Dick" Pettigrew was erst- while a most noted octopus hunter. While in the national Senate he was noted for the power of his gOiOA and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-25
Opened Lecture With Prayer.
Argonaut.

ArBOnauL.
 Once. when Mark Twain was to lect- ure in small Western town, he was greeted at the railway station by the minister, who was to be his host dur ing his brief stay. On their way to the parsonage the minister asked If it woud be agreeable to Mark if he open ed the lecture with a prayer, as was the custom. Of course the humorist was delighted, and accordingly, when they reached the hall that evening, the minister left the lecturer sitting in the corner of the platform, took the center of the stage himself and proceeded to offer prayer about half an hour long, in the course of which he gave his views on all the current affairs of in terest, and concluded by saying: And now, O, Lord we have with us tonight a man who is known throughout all the world as the great American humorist. Help us, O, Lord-help us to under stand what he is about to say to us, and to be amused by it. and, if possible grant that we may derive some real be- nefit from his lecture"