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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
The Death Bell.

Once. not many years ago. whenever
human soul passed to the realms of the
mysterious and unknown, the tolling OF
the church bell echoed the sad tidings
abroad The slow and solemn peals fell
upon the ear perchance at the midnight
hour, startling tho people from their
slumbers and causing them to lift their
heads from their pillows, and, while won
dering, 10 rapidly run over I'm their minds
whom OF their acquaintanccs had been I'll
unto death. or its tones swept In VIZ
brations OF gloom over the sunny land
scape OF summer morning, or fingered
sadly through the shadows OF falling twi-
light. AT whatever hour the golden bowl
was broken. the peal OF the passing bell
chilled the air
Doubtless this was true when churches
were fewer and more crude, and when
but a small number OF Inhabitants were
here 10 be thrilled with the impressive
story Of the bell But as villages grew TO
cities, and population increased in pro-
portion. tho sound OF tho passing bell was
heard less frequently, until at last. only
In very small towns was the custom still
held sacred.
Soon the solemn. impressive custom of
announcing death by the tolling OF the
bell will be but vague memory of the
past Its slow, measured accents no
longer will tell the story OF tho departed
soul The rhythmic tones that woke
In the breast OF each listener at least a
momentary vibration Of sympathy, that
called for an instant of reflection and
meditation. is no more. The bell that
spoke clearly 90 preoccupied minds. bid.
ding them 60 pause and consider the end
OF lifes race, Is now silent.
New there Is only brief notice IN the
daily papers. or. if the deceased chance
60 have been OF more than usual note, n
longer paragraph and perhaps n copy Of
| his portrait adorns the page. But the
story that the passing bell told. tho
thoughts and fancies that ~ suggested.
the subduing atmosphere that its tone
| cast about tho listener. have vanished
1 with the passing Of Its mission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

as though YOU were To strike me-" re-
piled the girl. The man did so. In an
instant the small friend that "A moment
before had been beaten and had crawled
under the table TO brood over his wrongs
was standing beside his mistress with
hackles up and teeth cleaning, growing
omiously at the guest. 'Do you know
what he is growing at your" asked the
girl Its only a pnraphrase, but the
original once made a nations blood tingle.
When l think of how | have Inundated
and shamed him before you, and of how
he stands here on guard. l am fool
ish enough 20 feel my own blood tingle.
His growl. translated, means My mis-
tress-Right or Wrong New York
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
POVERTY TO
AFFLUENCE.
Lodged With Paupers on the
Eve Of Receiving Fortune.
HAD $500 IN HIS POCKET
Receivers From Series Of Reyases and
Nov Has Stock 10 Various Western
Railroads.
HAD $500 IN HIS POCKET

New York, May l7.--Just one night sepa-
rated Martin Delaney from the extreme
of adversely and his restoration to plenty.
he spent IL in the City Lodging House.
He was a charity lodger last night; to-
day he has $500, having cashed his draft.
with dramatic precision Fate had ordered
the elimination OF his troubles on the
very eve OF the return OF his prosperity.
Once wealthy, Delaney has suffered a
long series of reverses which robbed him
of the hoardlngs OF lifetime. He ex-
pected that the tide would turn In time
20 save him from the humiliation OF ask
Ing for charity. but last night he went to
Superintendent York and asked TO be per-
mitted TO remain during the night.
II hoped | would not have to do this, !"
ne said sadly. but / couldn't get things
fixed today. TIN be all right tomorrow. !"
He exhibited to the superintendent a
draft OF the Phoenix Insurance company
for sl900-the amount OF insurance on the
life OF his brother Patrick. With "A slight
change In the way the draft was drawn
Delaney would have been able 10 have
cashed II yestrday. Under the direction
OF I.awyr Frank Moss the change will he
made this morning and Delaney Will get
his money.
Delaney was a protege of A. T. Stew
art He is 5S years old now. lie rose IN
Stewards big mercantile establishment
from messenger TO be the head OF a de-
partmnt.
III was thrifty and made money. lie
married woman who had some means
and they opened large boarding house
at l02 Fourth avenue. He made many in
vestments.
Delaney had with him last night GER
tihcates OF stock I'm the Marietta and
Cincinnati railroad, amounting to over
$4,000, shares in the Washington and Bal
timore railroad for $1,000 and books show
ing deposits In the old Astor Place and
the Sixth Street banks. amounting 10 over
$4,000. These papers were all practically
worthless.s representing unfortunate I'M
yestments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
POLICE BOARD.
New Uniforms Adopted --Getting
Ready for New Quarters.

The police commissioners held their
regular semi-weekly meeting yesterday
afternoon, Colonel oney presiding. and
the principal business was consideration
of uniforms for superior as we'll as subor-
dinate officers and patrolmen of the de-
partment. Commissioner Luther was
present. but IL is Commissioner Deming
who has given a great deal of time and
attention TO this question, keeping an eye
on the economical side.
The contract was some time since
awarded TO Browning, King & Company
and the garments will be made uniform
I'm quality, finish and, In fact. every sense
OF the word.
The summer bouses will be OF the
military order with standing collar, on
which will be worked in gold the letters
sta" and number TO which the wearer
belongs. while the coats will not be made
TO lit the body as closely as the regua-
ton military blouse They will be fash
Toned TO the form. The superior officers
from lieutenant up, Will wear braided
blouse with shoulder straps designating
rank with black braid running around
the sleeve just above the wrist. The trous-
ers OF the superior officers will have a
broad black braid running down the side
It has been decided not to compel all
the men TO adopt the new uniforms M
once The board did not wish To put tne
men 10 any additional expense for cloth
ing. but as fast as the old garments are
condemned by the superior officers tine
regulation uniform will be adopted
The uniforms will cost 81 less thar
heretofore, and the price of hats will no-
be near as much. Arrangements are oe-
ing made Co procure new belts for SUI
pcrior officers.
Desks have been selected for the neN
headquarters I'm the Central Police sta
tion and the commissioners hope TO tax,
possession June 2 two weeks from Mon.
| day next, the overseer OF the poor re.
moving 10 the city buildings on EDDY
street.
The question OF granting n tavcrr
! license TO the Arlington hotel on Unor
street Is still held In sbeyance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
Nv Mistress.

A bachelor girl who hurried home each
evening from her studio with the picture
always before her OF the small friend
whe-Has-ta- greet her at-tha-daar OF her
apartment in a wriggling ecstasy OF wei
come had n guest one evening who did
not go I'm so much for dogs as he ala
for Bachelor Girls. The girl had rebuked
her small friend rather sharply for bark
ing at the man who didn't care for dogs
and the former had taken refuge under a
table. do you think dogs are worth
vhlls7" asked upe man. Make a gesture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Conferences between representatives OF
the Philadelphia company and the COM
mittees OF the electric lighting and gas
companies are still I'm progress, and IL is
believed that the same offer made to the
Traction company will be offered them.
That is, each holder of four shares OF the
stock OF the local corporations will re-
ceive one share OF the Rhode Island COM
pany.
The gas company directors have con-
sidered the matter and have appointed a
committee TO confer with the men who
are forming the combination.
This was the exact course pursued ny
the traction company directors, and their
committee In addition to Mr.. Perry ana
Senator Aldrich included II is said. Will
liam Rocker, Howard o. Sturgess, Royal
c. Taft and some others.
Judging from the attitude of the gas
company from the start. IL is fair to pre-
sumo that satisfactory arrangements will
be made with It's committee and that, Ike
the committee OF the traction company,
itwill recommend TO the stockholders that
they accept the guarantee and lease the
corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black: prepared by
GEORGE oRMSBY. Wig Maker md
Hnirworker. i6e fremont street. Boston.
IL Is simple. safe and easily applied. con.
tains no lead poisons; use Il once ana
you will never use any other. BLAND
ING & BLANDING, "a weybosset street;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

what Is your idea of a statesman"
~ statesman" said Farmer Corntos-
sci is an office holder who can quit
thlnkin about quail on toast once In a
while and remember the American eagle.
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-JUST BEING CON-
pleted. brand new moesrn T-room cot
,ase OF unique design, In splendid loca-
lon, near electrics. terms same as rent.
ISAAC l. GOFE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-WE HAVE BEEN AU-
thorized TO reduce considerably he price
OF a 2-family house on Brigham 81;
has Is rooms and Is a bargain ISAAC
l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-A BRAND NEW HOUSE
OF 4 rooms is nice suburban location Tor
SlooO; would make "a fine. healthy nome ioI
some one; only 500 down required. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE-JUST OFFERED FOR
sale. splendid residence of 10 rooms
on Arnold avenue: large lot price rea-
sonable. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

Prof., Fall River & Newport Steamboat Co.
FOR NEWPORT Week days, 4 p. m. Sun
days. 8 p. m. Return s a. m. Sundays.
$50 a. m. Stop Prudence Mondays and
Saturdays. Stop Conanicut Mondays
Excursion tickets. 60 cents.
30 FALL Pivt' Bristol and Bristol Ferry
3 p. m. Return 5 a. m. week days only.
Fare 10 cents.
II. BUFFUM,
Supt Transportation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-HERES YOUR OPPoR-
tunity TO secure cottage OF 10 rooms,
with stable, I'm a splendid location. for Wv
down; balance. same az rent ISAAC l."
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE-A 2-FAMILY HOUSE OF
Is rooms and $500 So. II. of land on Cen
tral street renting for $50 a month. See
US about II. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-IT STANDS TO REASON
" IL pays your landlord TO own the house
you live an II would surely pay you;
cottage OF 10 rooms and stable at reason
ablo price. lSAAC l. GOEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE--A COTTAGE OF ROOMS
4420 SO. IT. of land, on Admiral street, foI
$500. Call on ISAAC l.. GoFF CO, la
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE COTTAGES AND II 200
so. II. OF land I'm East Providence, renung
for $3.50 year: prise. $500. ISAAC l.. Hoff
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE-oN ARNOLD ST. a
house OF ~ ROOMS; all conveniences' iur inn
mace heat and conveniences; price sfooV
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE==a 7-FhMftzY- HOUSE or
Is rooms, every convenience; 1900 SO. II
OF land; only / minute from car line
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

Freddic--Whats inside history" dad7
Cobwigger- Something that very seldom
gets inside a history.--New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALES BRAND NEW MODERN
homes, having all conveniences, In splen.
did location. for $1,000: terms easy. lSAAS
L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE--si0OO. JUST THINK OF 1T
$1,000 for 2-family house just over tn
line I'm No. Providence: your terms. oul
terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
Msq&mMah
@Mafzse, hM.zk
SO4 - M00-
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HarHASaY sRoraEss.
sc BuRcgSj STsEEr.

Our new building ~ completed. and We
extend n cordial Invitation 10 our friends
and the puolc TO call and examine IT,
We have wnat IL considered by experts
the finest laundry plant In the country.
and from a sanitary point IL perfect
With QUO present facilities We ate pre-
pared 90 do largely Increased business
Va ALI lines and shall not De oo-5cd 70
refuse any work.
We solicit your patronage and guar
antee satisfaction In every respect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
AGENTS wANTED.

AGENTS-s10 DAILY. INTRODUCING
our Brilliant Gas Light Burners Families
Business Houses. Banks. Churches. Pri-
vate and Public Buildings buy at sight.
looking for. They do not require a chim-
ney Ito break or wick to trim, and make
no smoke or dirt Fit any coal oil lamp
without expense or trouble. and produce
the Best, Cheapest and Cleanest Light.
IL Is a great money maker for agents 200
per cent profit. Write at once and get
TO work right away. Sample free EN-
TERPRISE MFG. CO. Box 253. Cincin-
natl. q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-IMMENSE FORTUNES
age made By investing I'm real estate. our
S2O house lots offer you splendid oppor-
tunlty; ckclce locations. going fast; terms,
y down: Soc. week. ISAAC l.. GoFf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-FoR $1,000 WE WILL SELL
hne lO-room house Oh MassachusSy,t,. ~, y,
avenue, containing a. improvements i9u
mad better see Us about IT. lSAAC L.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-If you are looking for q
good investment property don't fail tc
call On rs. ISAAC l.. GOFt co, Rea
ster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE-DO YOU WANT TO BUY
a lot at Washington Park now? We have
a few lots that we will sell at reason
able price. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-JUST IN THE MARKET
big bargain I'm house on summit
street. East Providence; lot, .SOxl2O See
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.. III Westminster
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE GOING TC
build a home We think IL would pay yol
to come and see us. We have penen'ee
others. We can benefit you. ISAAC
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-A ONE-FAMILY HOUSE
o. - rooms on Congress avenue; has 600
so. II. and all conveniences. ISAAC IL
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR sALE-coTTAGE OF ROOMS
$500. Cali on ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

street, a 2-family house, with stable, CEN
trally located: price. $4,000. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-YOU ARE DOING AN IN
Justice 10 yourself and family N YOU don I
own the house ycu live I'm. For 5000 down
ana balance same as rent we will sell
YOU COSY. up-to-daIe modern home.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

TOR SALE-DO YOU WANT TO SELL,
your property at auction? III so let us do
y for you. We guarantee satisfaction
ISAAC L. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-WE HAVE REACHED
our limit when We offer to people or inou
crate means "A brand new 1-room cottage,
located little way out OF the citg', ior ir
slOo down. balance same as rent lSAAS
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-WE ARE CONSTANTLY
pudding homes to suit people who nave
Ideas OF their own. Let us build you
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE--THE ACME OF PERFEc-
uon; "A modern Groom cottage, with re-
ception hall and all conveniences; fur
mace heat. etc. only $500; terms, 5000
down; balance same as rent ISAAC l..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-s990 DOWN SECURES AN
S-roon cottage. with all modern con-
venlences at Washington Park. The bal
L. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-HOMES IN ALL PARTS
of the city. City, suburban and seashors
property at reasonable prices. lSAAe
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-WE ARE BUILDING
some very pretty and artistic modern cot
tage MONIES: which we would very much
delight I'm showing YOU You had better
see us abo1: them. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

WE ARE STATE AGENTS FOR THE
Manhattan Life Insurance Co, the stan
dard Accident Insurance Co.. and repre-
sent about 30 OF the most reliable fire life
accident and casualty Insurance com
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
RAfL ROA ~.
RAILRoADS.
NEW YORK. NEW HAsE EN- AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full Information
as to local and through train seNice
may be obtained at Providence station
anu stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE - DESIRABLE LEVEL
building lots In all parts OF the city al
very low prices. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO,
Keal Estate and General Insurance. Ia
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
Daily Service
New York
JOY Line
SUNDAYS ExCEPTED3
Two large. palatial steamers will per
form a daily service between Providence
and New York. leaving Providence at 500
y. m. from South Water street near
Point street bridge. Returning. leave
New York at 500 y. m. from Pier No 30.
East river.
Round Trip LOO One Way 100
Tickets and staterooms can be secured
IN ADVANCE at GIBSON'S. N. Wey-
bosset street
A. g. PITTS. Agent
SEACONNET sTtsns0'r sU

On and after TUESDAY. April 20. 1902,
steamer will leave Seaconnet daily (Sun-
days excepted at $3.50 a. m. Returning
leave Providence at 2;30 p. m, stopping at
Tiverton Newtown and Pierce's Wharf
each way. Subject to change without no.
tice. J. A. PETTEY,
p O. Box 1853 General Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-TWO NEW AND HAND
some 2-family houses. Is rooms each: all
modern improvements, steam heat. fine To-
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-HOw MANY RICH PEO-
pie made their first money by small
are a fine investment; terms. 81 down;
Doc. week. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-BRAINS, SKILL, MONEY
nave been expended In large quantities to
produce the new and handsome homes We
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-YOU'II. HAVE TO GET A
hustle on II you want To buy a lot al
Cleveland Park. Only a few more left.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
TRACTION
STOCK IS
DOOMED.
Reported That Holders Will
Be Given an interest in the
Merger Company.

In thelocal market. today. 1914 was bid
freely for Traction stock. but holders are
seemingly confident that higher prices
must pervail in the near future and there
were no sales at the figures
Three days ago the best bid that could
be obtained for Traction was H. The last
sale reported was at ll9. 1t was SAID
that the boom is owing to the growing
belief that so far as the Traction COM
pany is concerned negotiations have prac-
tically been completed for turning the
control OF the company over 20 the United
Gas Improvement company of Philadei-
phia.
IL is pretty well established that under
the merger plan Traction will be guar
anteed per cent on it's capital stock.
on this basis Traction should be worth
about 100. The Philadelphia company is
able financially to make good all its con-
tracts.
INTEREST IN MERGER COMPANY.
II has been talked for some days that
owners OF good-sized blocks OF this stock
were being asked to sign papers recon-
mending the lease to the Rhode Island
company-the merger corporation-and
that upon being given Information OF the
terms To be offered to the stockholders
the desired signatures were being secured
without the slightest difficulty.
This aroused the greatest interest
as to what additional inducement
was being offered the traction stock
holders, because men who had been talk
ing strcC ely I'm opposition to leasing the
system on the per cent guarantee alone
were credited with having became com
verted to the consolidation idea.
The market jump on the price OF the
stock and the closeness with which II
was being held also indicated that INFORM
alton OF some kind was getting out.
None OF the men who are Immediately
concerned will talk for publication on
the matter.
IL was learned. however, that the new
plan which is meeting with such strong
support from the traction company stock
holders and which has converted the
strongest opponents OF the merger move
ment into advocates OF the consolidation,
provides for sort of cooperative ar
rangement.
BY virtue OF being shareholders I'm the
railroad company persons havin gtrac-
ton stock are TO have an interest i'm the
merger corporation. the Rhode Island
company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-A HOUSE AND STORE
On Diamond street: contains IL rooms and
store viii sell for about what it's taxed
for. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17

FOR SALE-A PRACTICALLY BRAND
new double cottage. In splendid loca-
, tlon and containing all the latest con-
see ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-17
HELP WANTED.
STTUATIONS WANTED.

SITUATION WANTED .sESr.
willing young man, age 10. wishes "a
situation: city preferred; not particular
i'm regard TO the kind of work required.
Address, NJ. DIESEL, 80 Shawmut
street.