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The age-herald., 1902-02-16

From the New York Tribune.
 At no time within the memory of the present generation has the face of Flu rone presented so interesting picture to the student of international politics as at this iuncture. Old alliances are in the act of being dissolved, new ones are be- ing sought and found, domestic policies are being subjected to the most radical changes, and in all this confusion there remains only one thing clear and trans parent namely, the eagerness of each of the powers of the Old World to establish itself as the particular friend of the Uni ted states-of course, at the expense of the others Uncle Sam is surrounded on every side by foreign rulers and their representatives. who, pointing to them selves. are whispering in his ear, God lins the friend, not Short" Indeed. there Is so much humor in the situation, so much to suggest themes for the carl caturist, that it is to be hoped that its comicality may not blind the readers of the Tribune to all that there is fiatter- ing to this country in the earnestness which the foreign powers are displaying to secure it's goodwill. For it's looks very much as if close relations with the Uni ted States and intimate friendship with this great republic were to be from now on the keynote of their foreign policy, and as if the centre of gravity in inter- national affairs, after having been situ- ated in turn in London, Vienna, Paris, Berlin and St. Petersburg during the nineteenth century. is to be located from henceforth at Washington.
 Even Spain desires Americas friend ship, and with an absence of rancor worthy of a brave and chivalrous na- tion, extends hand, which has re- ceved hearty grasp in response. For the war of 1898 served vastly to increase the sentiments of mutual respect and consideration. She has asked that this country should be especially represented at the festivities in connection with the coming of age of the young king, next May-festivities that do not include any ceremony of coronation-and It is in re- sponse to this invitation that Dr. J. L. NJ Curry formerly minister to Spain, and a persona gratissima to her reigning house, will proceed to Madrid a few weeks hence, commissioned by the Pres ident to act as envoy extraordinary on this occasion, so important to Spain.
 For the sixteenth birthday of Don AL
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Whitney Retires One Day and Bobs Up Again the Next

them out It finds the tax department has been derelict in the collection of monies due the city and it is out with its marshals hunting delinquent tax payers. These tax payers have been assessed and did not know it in many cases, yet their ignorance does not excuse them. Their time to appear in court has elapsed, and under the law they have no remedy. When these taxes have been put in judg- ment there is no relief, and an execu- tion enforced by sheriff simply means ruin
 Colonel Partridge, commissioner of po- lice, has abolished the three-platoon Sys- tenn wall comes up from the patrol men, The officers say 'The three pla- toon system made the men independent. The captains did not have so much pow CT over them. If a captain wanted them to do dirty work and stand for things they could refuse and there was no way in which he could cause them trouble. They had their regular hours of duty and regular hours off. Under the two-platoon plan 1t is different. The patrolman is practically in the power of the captain. If the captain cares to be disagreeable he can actually keep him from. his meals by saying he needs him for something. Besides, there are always a few men who are willing to do anything to get the captains favor. These men get the easy jobs, while the men who actually do the work are not rewarded"
 Suits are accommodating, against the owners of the Park avenue tunnel for the deaths occasioned by the collision; but no remedy to obviate future acci- dents has been devised. Between the last two horrors there was an interval of eleven years. It is safe to say things will remain about as they are for six years more.
 The commissioner of the board of health to attract attention has started a smallpox scare. He proposes to vaccinate all employees of the city, clerks in de- partments, policemen, firemen, street cleaners and public school teachers. There is nothing like activity.
 
 Captain Thomas, police captain, has just bought an apartment house for $160.- 900. and now wicked people say he could not have saved it out of his salary. He is indignant, and justly too. at the state ment made that the famous "Tenderloin'' was juicy" while he was its captain. He says he made 1t in speculation. When Williams was captain of the "Tenderloin' ne maue iortune Dy Speculatlon dc speculated In lots in Japan, perhaps, Thomas went short of Kaffirs. Why should he not detect good thing?
 The mayor and the aldermen are at loggerheads over the Prince. The alder men wanted to go as a body to the opera. The mayor says: Then buy your tick ets." The aldermen feel that this would be beneath their dignity. An alderman's dignity is always offended when passes of any kind are cut off. They swear vengeance.
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WHY MASON BECAME A SENATOR.
the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 The Hon. Billy" has just written for Washington paper a confession in which he gives his reason for becoming a mem Der of the United States Senate. This is MT. Mason's statement. signed. sealed and delivered by him:
 Before blossomed into a United States Senator I used to be plain M. c. Some times it happened that I was in the Sem ete chamber when an executive session was ordered. The first time I heard the motion made I said to myself: Well I guess Tn stay and see the fun" The mo- tion to go into executive session was carried, and I was invited togo out.
 But" I said, kind of swelling up. "I am a member of the House of Represen- tatives of the United States of America"
 "Oh! Yes Is that so? said the polite off, ficer. "But-you'll have to go."
 And go I did but I mentally shook my fist at the green baize door and said: "I'll just run for the Senate myself''
 People who have supposed that MT. Mason ssbIossomed into United States Senator for the purpose of promoting free rural delivery. or in order to be able to lend his frank to dealers in spirftuous liquors, or to take leading part in the sacred exercises of knocking the shackles from bleeding Cuba, may now understand that they have wholly misjudged the gen. tleman and missed the point of his mo- tive Billy .'blossomed'' purely out of curiosity, just as if he had been some good old lady who wished to find out something that she were better off with out knowing. Still. 1t is we'll that the Hon. Billy has made his confession. It shows that he was innocent in his ambi- ton if not highly inspiring.
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FIRST TRAIN DISPATCHER.
Telegraph Operator Who First Wired
 instructions to Conductor.

Bloomington, Ill.-There has been some controversy of late regarding the time when railroad trains were first moved on orders sent by telegraph. A. w. Cope land of Chenoa, Mclean county, believes that he was the first dispatcher, and his story makes it probable that he can justly lay claim to the distinction.
 While not in the employ of a railroad, yet he was the operator who transmitted an order for the movement of a train un- der the direction of a conductor. The tn- eident occurred in the spring of 1852 in the little town of Rutland, Vt. The road was then known as the Rutland and Burling- lon and was among the first constructed In New England. Train dispatchers pre- vfous to that time were not thought nec- essary, and the telegraph was used for commercial purposes only.
 A snow blockade-at the time mentioned delayed several trains. MT. Copeland was employed at the. Rutland postofiice and was also the operator, the instruments heinz located there, as was the custom in the early days He learned that the gouthbound train was delayed ana was told the conductor of the northbound train was waiting at a sI-lng for the arrival or the other. MT. Copeland suggested that
  new meeting point, and the suggestion was agreed to and carried out
 This was the beginning Of train dis- matching, and thereafter conductors, by means of the telegraph, arranged meet Ing points to suit the exigencies of traf- fc. Several years later it was found advisable to appoint dispatches to relieve the ticket punchers and from this humble neginning grew the world wide raminca- lions of the present trJn dispatcher.
 Mir. Copeland, who perhaps can truth fully claim to be the first dispatcher, was horn in Middleburg, Vt, June 4. 1880. When a young man he learned the Morse code. and was appointed operator and as- sistant postmaster in his native town. He first emigrated to the west in 1868. and, settling in Chenoa, was appointed agent for the Chicago and Alton road there. He has held this position for over 30 years. He is eminent in Masonry, having taken some of the highest degrees He is also A prominent Odd Fellow, and generally is widely known in secret society work. He recalls many interesting incidents of the early days as a telegrapher, and Is probably one of the oldest telegraphers in the country, having been actively en- gagged as operator and railroad agent for nearly a half century. Although in his 72nd year, he is still vigorous, and is proud of his distinction as being among the first dispatchers of railway trains.
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rather put to it how to excel the ladies' exhibition.
 Perhaps it is as we'll not to try to do so, but to just go along on the same conser- vatiVe old lines that have always made the Westminster show an admirable one In every respect. Of course, there will be some grand dogs in the coming show that were not in the others, and to a cer- tain extent the pet lap dog class will not be so complete. The gentlemen who con- trol the Westminster show, like Messrs. Dc Luze, Robert c. Cornell, George De Forest Grant and Lucius Wilmerding, were highly pleased with the success of the ladies' first effort, and far from har- boring any feeling of rivalry, are only too glad to have another Richmond in the field.
 One of the attractive and handsome young matrons of New York SOC c-aty who has been frequently seen at the opera during the winter is Mrs. William Payne Thompson, formerly Miss Edith Blight. MT. and Mrs Thompson will. according to their custom pass the summer at New port.
 game of chance that Is much in vogue by those ladies and gentlemen who did not care to delve into the mysteries of bridge is seven-handed euchre. Mrs. Richard Irwin is a devotee of this fasci- mating game. and on Friday afternoon her pretty little house. No. 1 West Thirty ninth street, was crowded with fair en- thusiasts. who struggled for some very pretty prizes.
 Ping-pong English parlor game. is also much in vogue at present It Is sim ply miniature lawn tennis played on a big table with either one or two on a side. It takes it's name from the noise caused by hitting the small ball with a small racquet something like battledore. and can be made pretty lively tussle for supremacy. Then MT. Belmont will un- doubtedly give ladies' parties in the squash ball court, on Thrty-fourth street and though the death of Mir Hooker Famersley will be sadly felt. the KnickerEocker Bowling Club will hold it's regular Lenten reunions
The age-herald., 1902-02-16
1t Touched Thomas.

From the New York Telegram. "Gus" Thomas and Billy" Post, while walking up Broadway discussing the merits of the formers play "Colorado,' ,'' now playing at Wallack's. passed the Broadway Theatre, whereupon MT. Thomas, with view to fetching his off, spring to witness 'the Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" inquired of MT. Post: ssHow is that show, Billy good?''
 Greatest scenic and spectacular pro- auction I ever saw" replied MT. Post, "but from the point of novelty in the hook, why, Gus it's the same old story. The godmother enters, touches the child, and"
 That's novelty enough interrupted Mir. Thomas. five heard nothing except stories where the child touched the god mother since played small parts as an amateur in shows many years ago.
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The ladies were so very successful with their recent bench show In the Madison Square Garden that the management of the Westminster Kennel Club, which holds it's annual show this mouth is
The age-herald., 1902-02-16

fonso promises to inaugurate a new era in his much tried kingdom, the future course of which will be watched with the utmost interest. On May II next the Queen Mothers regency will come to an end. She will surrender the helm of tho Spanish ship of state into the inexper- fenced hands of her sixteen-year-old boy
 and lest the royal lad should in any way
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be handicapped by her presence, or by the popular belief that he remains in the least degree subject to her influence, she is actually moving out of the royal palace to the suburban royal residence of the Prado, leaving him to live alone and away from her, with his married sister and the latter's husband, Prince Charles of Bourbon. In order to appreciate just
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Willing to Admit It.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Don't you think she has queenly figure?'
 "I never saw a queen, but if they weigh 200 pounds and have double chins. I guess she has"
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POLL LOCK.STEPHENS INSTITUTE.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
  highest authorities assisted by an faculty. Theory, Voice, Violin.
 
 MRS. E. T. TALlAFERRo Principal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

laid down-set In a chair day and night
and had to be drawn from one room -
another. BY my DOCTORS orders / weue
south and staid several mouths but re-
ceived no benefit. At last Brazilian
Balm was recommended to me SO highly
] decided 70 try it. Inside of a week
could sleep in my bed. Now / am out
doors every day, tending to everything,
do not have any Asthma aud will soon
resume my old occupation, foreman OF
the Eddy Electric Mfg. CO., of Windsor
Ct. Most gratefully yours, -
WIN. II. WOOD.
Thousands OF doctors prescribe Brazilian
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only thing known that removes all the after
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90 cts. and 500 bottle az druggists. With the
800 bottle You get months treatment FREB
OF ToxycoIA TABLETS. the best Tonic. Strength
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Manufacturing Chemists, Indianapolis. Ind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

vSCUL tee;s them from steam and wa.
ter and prevents glazing. For sale by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23
FOUR DOCTORS FAIL
18 months in a chair.
4 Specialist also fails to even relieve
a bad case Of Asthma.
The BRAZILIAN BALM instantly rs-
I;eves and effects a Radical Cure.
Shaker Station, c.. Feb. s, 1Ss

Brazilian Balm
haa done " o n.
ders Cor me, after
suffering 2 years
with Asthr1s /.
received - help
from four of ouS
local physicians,
and a specialist
in Hartford. who
is at the head ct
the hospital and
receives all the
critical cases In
the adjoin l n z
counties. For Is
months I never
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

WE ARE DELIGHTED AT ANY TIME
70 show you our modern up-to-date
homes. In choice locations that are sold
on terms the same as rent Doesn', vour
good sense tell you YOU should see them
right away? ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

WHEN YoU HAVE REAL, ESTATE
this office, and you will he satisfied with
the result Our experience Is worth
much 70 you. ISAAC l.. GOFF co. III
Westminster street -"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-LET US SHOW yo,t
those desirable building lots at oakhtirst
low as Soc a week. ISAAC J.. GOtsF 90
III Westminster street. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

THE INCREASED BUSINESS IN ORR
new Fire Incurancc Department ts ar
indication OF the conhdence the peonls
have in our business methods. ISAAC T.
GOFF CO. Fire. Life and Accident In.
surance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

ARE YOU GOING TO DRAG THAT
rent habit all through your life? Whv
certainly not Start now TO own cosy
show you how. ISAAC l.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-HOUsE LOTS At nav
View Heights. at very low prices I,s
location makes II an ideal Investment for
L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-A GENTLEMEN'S CITY
residence In an unusually fine location
lent stable, beautiful grounss etc Eor
particulars see ISAAC L. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

"A PER CENT GOLD BOND POL
90 eeihs 10 be just the thing for a number
III ~ business y, men Looking FOR an invest
Inen,; r home office for the state. ISAAC
~ NOrF CO.. III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sAJE-A SPLENDID RESI-.
dence, centrally located on Broad strsct
Everything modern. Large lot See fSAAc
l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR SALE--NEw HOUSE. EAST
side. near Angel street: 10 rooms finely
etc Let us show ~ 10 you ISAAC l.
GoFF CO, III Westminster street -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

- WORD TO rouseks sopsp-
Have you tested that perfect cleanser
and purifier. SuLPHo NAPTHOLf Moth.
Ing can surpsss II where unsanltary con-
oitions are apparent. for % ens1res safe
~ TO the family. ITS q treasure Try
iti
BROWN eRos. CO.. 81 Exchange Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

IN LOOKING OVER OUR BOOKS WE.
1nd a number OF choice BUILDING lots IN
different locatlons at reasonable prices.
Call on ISAAC T.. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-oN BROADWAY. An
anartment house OF 10 rooms will 10 soit
on easy terms ISAAC l.. GoFF co M
Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR Saloon BENEDICT sT A >.
family house. IL rooms. within a minus,
OF electrics, for Si0. ISAAC Z. GOFF
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23
RAiLRoAD0.
RAILROADS.
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full Information
as TO local and through train service may
be obtained at Providence station and
stations below
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-JUST OFFERED FOR
sale, on Bellevue avenue. n 2-famiIv
house. ls rooms, over 5000 So. n. OF land.
Prices reasonable. ISAAC L. GOFF co
III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-A 2-FAM1LY HOUSE OF
N rooms on Cranston street. with S6oo
40. n. OF land For particulars see ISAAC
l. GOFF co. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

opK EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM HAS
cnss vu us TO supply many people with
n,sn, we are proud OF our record and
| GS6ht you to know It. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

BY PUTTING YOUR PIN MONEY IN
noou conservative investments you get
tISaht'hy; Here's such an opportunity.
~ ishi ,J ary and level building lots In
dsmsSs, For plat and particulars see
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

OUR BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE
are quickly sought by eager homeseekers
anu investors. We are giving more for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

TOR sALE--JUsT OFFERED FOR
sale. a cottage of rooms on FRIENDSHIPS
street. 1000 80. ~ Of land Will be sold
for less than taxed for. ISAAC L. GoFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-THIs IS A REAL, GEN
uine bargain. large house and Az
acre OF land IN East Providence close TO
electrics for $1,000. Worth twice as much
Don't let the other fellow get IL. ISAAC
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

SALOON $500. RENT S1s.
Weeks receipts 3l40. This Is a bargain
at these figures. EVANS. l5z Weyposset
81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

,IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A
thamIiy house you had better see us. W.
nS.e "A large number TO select from
ssraaa.C L. GOFF CO. III Westminstel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

MNh a apo mp ym @aAp yUD ma~ Wa aommp'ny
M
wadso~ ~k@s rs wow~mhmN st@M """ i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR SALE-l21 HANOVER ST. 2
family house. IL rooms. all improvements
price near assessed value. q. l.. a IA.
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR SALE--wE POSITIVELY CAN
not duplicate this house for the money.
seven S rooms. heated throughout. hot and
Butt before the advance In price of mate
rn,saL,,,, Your terms are ours. ISAAC l..
Sorr CO, III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

A 5000 ACCIDENT INSURANCE pol
ICY costs you IS a year. Are you in need
or one? See the state agents ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.. Ill Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

YOU HEAR US OFTEN SAY THAT
yur nomes are the best and our prices
nnu n iowest. Why not inspect FOR yourself.
| ISAAC l.. OOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

RESTAURANT $1,000, RENT $40.
On Westminster street: good business
EVANS. l52 Weybosset ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR SALE-is ROGER WILLIAMS
ave, Arlington, modern residence, ls
rooms 10000 feet OF land. G.. l.. a. VI. j.
GROSS, Managers of Estates. Union
Trusl Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

LINE rENNYSoN's BROOK RENT
runs on forever No bright future for the
rent payers. When you have A few mo-
ments let us talk II over With you. ISAAC
seekers. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

VARIETY, NEWSPAPER STORE.
Only $500: worth $500; large newspaper
route: present owner years: now retir-
Ing: exceptional place. PIERCE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

RESTAURANT $500, RENT S2s.
This will pay $50 week prom. EVANS
152 Weybosset st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSE.
ss00-Present owner reen there 4
years. EVANS, l52 weybosset st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

POOL AND BILLIARD ROOM.
tables. price $lsO0. Can make S3i
week Srofit. EVANS. 152 Weybosset 81
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HELP wANrEp--MALA.

FIRST CLASS JEWELLERS. APPLY
at Room 2. at the Hanley Building. SO
Washington street, Wednesday evening.
1:3O p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FOR sALE-sHOE MAKERS SEWING
machine and Jack: good condition. Ad-
dress G-36. Providence News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

FiRST-cIAss BOARDING HOUSE.
Income over 800 -sek; ihis is one of
the best in the city. EVANS. l5z Wey-
posset ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

ton Pike. 5-room cottage, with acres or
land. on car line. @. l.. a. IA. }. GROSS,
Managers OF Estates. Union 4 rust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-AN EAST SIDE COT
tage OF S rooms for $500 will make terms
easy. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.. ln Westmin-
Eter street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

family house and cottage monthly rem
tai. $35. @. L. & III. ]. GROSS. Man
ayers OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23

MADAME LOUISE ana usI"'cs Card s''sS1.s,:' s..ss.;
Tells you how TO gain your object In iife
your hearts desire. how to obtain health.
happiness and prosperity. 26l Pearl street
Hours-1 TO 10 n m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-23
Train Service from Providence.
EOSTOK Terminal Station-ht; 4
- - VLu $40 b:ay 7.O7 s.O1 go

Corrected to Nov. 3. 1902.