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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
DOWN TO BUSINESS.
Students of the Summer School Begin
Work In Earnest.

-
Work In Earnest.
The students of the convention of the
Normal Summer School of Music settled
down to business today, recitations be-
ginning at $3.50 a. m. There are 113 stu
dents registered so far, IL States being
represented. II is expected by tomorrow
at least 150 will have registered.
The aim OF the convention is to prepare
teachers to supervise work in special
branches in public schools. The students
are all teachers and specialists in their
line OF work. so that the school is en-
tirely normal. The specialists represent n
large number OF pupils in our public
schools, $50 teachers representing between
700 and 500 pupils, 30 that the present
school Is n very large one, exceeding that
of last year, at which there were 126
teachers,
The term IS three weeks long, and there
Is three years course. Besides the
three years course, there is the prepara-
tory course OF one year, and the post
graduate course OF indefinite length,
many OF the students on this course
being already supervisors of music who
come to learn the best of latest methods
of conducting music. The departments
are as follows: Vocal music, drawing
penmanship, including vertical writing,
physical culture and pianoforte. There
are also piano recitals every other even
ing. and a school orchestra will probably
be formed.
Next week DR.. Hugh A. Clark OF. Phila-
delphie, professor of science of music in
University of Pennsylvania, will deliver
a series of six lectures here.
DIR. Iarkin Dunton, head master OF
Boston Normal School, will deliver two
lectures on Psychology. DIR. Dunton is
very well known in Rhode Island, having
delivered many previous lectures in this
State. During the last week n series OF
lecture. on "Cbild Voice and IT. Train
ingn will be given by. Mr.. Il. L.. Howard
OF Bridgeport, Conn. author OF "a
Treatise on the Child Voice in Singing" i"
The faculty of the school is composed
OF distinguished teachers In various lines
OF work as follows: Professor Leonard n.
Marshall, supervisor OF music i'm Boston
public schools; Professor Emory 4. Rus
sell, supervisor of music in Providence;
Mr.. Samuel HI. Cole. director of music in
Dedham, Mass; Miss Minnie NJ. jane
son, director in Hobarn * Milton, Mass.
Professor ID. IA. Farley, professor of pen
manship In State Normal School in Tren-
ton, N. j., and joint author OF "Normal
Review System OF Writing"; Professor 4.
n. Collins, formerly director of drawing
in public schools OF Denver, Col. Miss
Kate S. Chitienden, professor of piano
forte IN Metropolitan College OF Music,
New YORK city, and joint author OF
"Synthetic Method for Pianoiorte"; Miss
Emma H. Brown, teacher OF physical cut
ture in Rhode Island State Normal
school; Miss Grace T.. Ralph, assistant
supervisor OF music In Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
BAD MESSAGE
A Terrible Voice
From the Deep
"Struck an Iceberg and
Sinking Fast"
Fearful News of the Missing
Steamer NarOnic.
Left Liverpool Three Years Ago and
Never Heard From.
Left Liverpool Three Years Ago and
Never Heard From.
A Bottle Containing the Message Picked
Up at HOlyOke.

LONDON, July 10. AT the office OF the
White Star line in this city, word was
received today that at Holyoke, near
Birkenhead, a bottle was picked up
recently which contained the following
written on a slip of paper: "Struck ice-
berg, sinking fast, mid-ocean. Naronic.
Signed Young" The steamer Naronic one
of the largest and finest freighters OF tho
White Star line, sailed from Liverpool
on Feb. IL, 1898, for New York, and
from that time to this has ne yer been
heard from.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
HOnored by COlOred People.

CINCINNATI, o., July i5.-rhe colored
people at Union Baptist Church held a
large memorial meeting in honor of Har-
riet Bepcher-Stowe. She wrote "Uncle
Toms Cabin" here, spent her early life
here when her father was president OF
Lane Theological Seminary, and was
married here, Professor Stowe being con-
nected with Lane Seminary with her
father. DR.. Beecher. Late letters were
read from DIR. Albion w. Tourgee, Bishop
Lee, Professor Peter III. CLARK, Senator
Jonn sherman ana others. The speakers
were A. j. Dehart, representatives W. III.
ParnHm and George Jackson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

Rhode Island Hospital. is a little more
comfortab BILE this morning but the officials
have not been able to locate the bullet,
and this is all that alarms the physic-
ians, as blood po Isoning may set in.
Mitchell in default of bail was taken TO
the county jail.
Mitchell was taken to the Rhode
Island hospital this morning and posi-
tviely idenI itied by Pagan as the man
who shot him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
Youthful HOuSebreakers.

BosToN, July 1b-Ihree lads, George
Durkin,,Le Griffin and James Barker,
aged respectively IL, II and l3 years,
were arrested in Charlestown at about
1880 O'Clock this morning, while in the
act of breaking into the dwelling OF
Robert j. Doherty, on Lexington avenue.
The boys were taken TO headquarters,
where they refused to make any explana-
ton OF their cOnduct. Investigation
shows that nll three boys belong 10 good
families, and the police are much puzzled
over the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
Ono Week Vacation Trips.

The Merchants and Miners Transportation
company has arranged pleasant series of
ono week vacation trips. leaving Providence.
July. stb, l7tb. "a. Aus. 5th, liih and 2itb. and
sept ID. lith and 2ist. Tickets are good for
retunrn passage an any steamer within ten
days from date Of salo. Routes and prices OF
ticket. can bs LEARNED al the eoDpanys ollie.
in this city,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

That one chance in lifetime 10 buy sum.
mer coat, for practically nothing presents
itself Friday afternoon between and 4
o'clock. when the Wholesale Manufactures
Outfit Co., l'G weybosseu street, offers to
public 800 simmer coats, worth st lssst q
dollar. Tor Zoe. Every one shouLl take sdvsn
,ags vi tpis sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
. SLIGHTLY IMPROVED.
Tho Condition of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Is More Encouraging.

NEW YopK, July 10. The condition
OF Cornelius Vanderbilt. who was
stricken with paralysis yesterday, was
this morning reported to be slightly inn
proved, although stili sufficiently serious
as TO warrant the greatest apprehension.
Drs. McLsne, Delaheld and Draper re-
maintd at the BEDSIDE Of Mr.. Vanderbilt
Throughout the night, and everything
known 20 medical science was done Tor
tas tslist " the patient
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
The Playground Fund.
The contributions to the Childrens'
Playground fund now stand as follows:
Will Help a Good Cause.

CHICAGO, July 15. The National Busi-
ness Mems League has issued an address
TO the business men OF the United States,
urging them TO take an active part In the
campaign against ~the nominee OF the
Chicago convention. The address de-
clares that hard lighting must be done IN
Illinois, Indiana and possibly Iowa and
calls upon the business men to take ac-
tive steps TO see that the silver men do
not carry any OF these states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
SEWALL IS MUCH PLEASED.
He Liked the Enthusiasm shown at
the Faneuil Hall Meeting

BosToN, July 10. Hon. Arthur Sewall,
Democratic candidate for Vice-President,
Chicago convention. He Is at the Park
er House, but he will not discuss the
political situation. he, however, has ex-
pressed himself as being much pleased
with the enthusiasm shown at the Demo
cratic ratification meeting in Faneuil hall,
last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
DEATH NOTICES

SHERWOOD - In this city, July IA,
Elizsbeth, Oldest child of James and
Alice lsherwood, aged 2S years.
Funeral Friday, at 10 q. M, from her
parents residence, 8 Kepler street. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend.
Burial at Phenix.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
LIS. HASKIN'S DEPOSITION.
Said the Pencil VIII Was Executed In
Her Presence.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 16-In the
case of Mrs. Nettie X. Craven, the alleged
contract wife of the late ex-senator James
q. Fair, in support OF the validity of
deeds conveying TO her from Fair city
property worth a million dollars, the de-
position of Mrs. Haskins has been taken.
Mrs. Haskins deposed that Fair exc
cuted the pencil will IN her presence, and
at the same time turned over to Mrs.
Craven the deeds by which the latter
claims the property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
AN INVASION OF WOMEN.
MIR. and Mrs. Mckinley Will See 1000
of the Fair Sex.

CLEVELAND, o., July 15.-About 1000
ladies OF this city departed on a special
train this morning for Canton, where
they will call upon Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
kinley. The ladies' brass band of Cha
grin Falls, o., accompanied the excur-
sion. Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, of the
Cleveland public school board, will de-
lever an address on behalf of the wo-
men to Major and Mrs. Mckinley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

secure your tickets in advance for the popu
lar excursion TO Nanta.ket tomorrow. They
are selling rapidly and the outing Is sure to
be largely patronized. Special train leaves
Providence at 9:e5 a. m. Paw wtucket at 9:34
ana Attleboro at $685.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
STILL Welded.
Kansas Divorce Law is
Declared Invalid.
$4,000 Couples May Have to
Try Again.
Divorces Cannot Be Granted Till
Law Is Amended y

FORT SCoTT, Kan, July 15.-Judgcs
ern Department of the Kansas Court OF
Appeals today handed down a decision
which declares invalid tho Kansas di-
yorce law that has been in operation for
25 years, and by which it is estimated
that from $1,000 To $4,000 mismated
couples have been separated.
1t was argued by the attorneys in the
case that such decision would disturb
the property rights and custody of child
en- adjudicated in divorce proceeding
since the law has been operative, but the
court replies that the Legislature is re-
sponsiblo for that.
The case on trial was that OF +. P.Shep-
ard, error from Ford county. The lover
court made ruling sustaining on oblec-
tlon 10 allowing the husband 10 testify.
Upon this point the case was appealed.
Ii is q notorious fact that so per cent.
CT the divorce cases tried are founded
principally upon the testimony OF the
plaintiff and defendant, and as the rul-
ing emphstically declares that under the
defective law, no husband or wife shall
hereafter be allowed TO testify against
each other, Il will be impossible for an
infelictious couple to obtain legal sep
aration until the Legislature meets and
cUrrects the law as suggested by the court.
; The court finds that the section OF ..the
laws which purports TO modify the gen.
eral statutes TO the extent of giving the
husband and wife special rights TO testify
against each other in divorce and ALI
mony suits only. is fatally defective in
that it conflicts with the constitution of
the State of Kansas by faiiing in its title
to clearly express the legislation contem-
plated by the act and that, therefore,
there is not, nor has there ever been a
law in Kansas permitting husband and
wife TO testify against each other.
Tie court also discovered that the title
OF the original copy of the act has been
interlined after it's publication, and in
closing its opinion says, "Makes ii clearly
apparent that the secretary OF state had
been iDdulging in the pastime OF Great
ing such atitle as he thought would be
q good title 10 the act in question."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
SILVER DICKS KICK.
Insists on Stopping the Use Of His
Name For Governor

LEBANON, Mo-, July 16-Mr. Bland
has sent the following to 81. Louis
paper for publication:
In order to put stop to any further
mention of my name for governor,
have reasons, personal to myself, for
saying that under no conceivable cir
cumstances will | make the gubernatori-
al race II 1 cannot go to Congress and
continue the fight of 20 years past, 1 will
remain in private life.
X. u. BLAND.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

On sccount OF the Populist and silver Con
vention at ~. Louis. July 22nd-25th.. the
Baltimore a. Ohio X. II. Will sell tickets 90
st. Louis and return at half ratss. For par
uoulars write To A J. Simmons. N. l. A.,
2li Washington street. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
BOY KILLED (!
Accident at East
Providence.
John Mcguire Cut in
Twain by Cars.
The Little Lad Was Attracted
by the Fire.
He Ran to the Scene With the Fire
Apparatus.
He Ran to the Scene With the Fire
Apparatus.
Putting His Hand on the Moving Cars He
Was Dragged Under.

John Mcguire, years old, met his
death In frightul manner at East Provi-
dence shortly ater 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. tie was pulled under freight train
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
2Cc.

A Pair. None sold to peddlers or dealers.
Not penny's worth of Clothing leaves
this store but what more than loyal to
its price paid. This will be the greatest
bargain feast that the people OF Provi-
dence and vicinity ever bad a chance TO
share in. We sell Clothing at lower
prices than the retailers buy it for. BE
sdre you get in the right store; look for
the sign named
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

A Pair. Not more than one to q person.
We nave scores OF other bargains in good,
honest, high grade clothing. Mems
Suits in blue and black cheviot, worth
s11.00, we are now selling at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15

Children's crash knee pants, washable.
ali sizes, worth 75c., to close the lot we
make the price
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
He as has, gifts

as the small boy worded H. surely
the enterprisivg msrchant who
HAS a WELL word cd, well-dispia, ed
ad. in TuH NEWS will GET tue
iion's share OF tho high class
trade Of these Plantations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
5000
Summer Coats
Marvellous Lowering Of Prices
JULY IL,
FROM 3 TO 4 O'CLOCK P. NJ.
We will sell 5000 Mems Summer Coats in
all sizes ana two shades only, Blue and
Black Stripes, worth s1.O0, at
loc. each.

This Is the most terrific cutting OF prices
ever heard OF. This terrible slaughter
will last for one hour only, so be in time
when we start selling as one hour Is the
time limit, just as advertised, and none
sold after 4 y, M, as we could not handle
the tremendous crowds any longer, as
this announcement Is sure TO attiact
thousands.
For the benefit OF the working people,
on the same day, Friday, July II, we will
place on sale from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-15
6. 80 to 7.3O p. m.

For one hour only, our entire stock OF
Mems Wool Cashmere Pants,worth $3.50,
we will sell at
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
HIS GREAT BIG VOICE.
II Frightened the Little Girl Into an
Amusing Mistake.

II Frightened the Little Girl Into an
Amusing Mistake.
Four we'll known lawyers sat at table
in a popular down town restaurant, a gath
ering place for many Of the legal lights
who enjoy better than anything else So
cial hour after wrestling throughout the
day with knotty legal problems. They were
spending the evening pleasantly, bartering
jokes about politics and legal life, but
wisely avoiding serious discussion.
Many and good were the stories told,
each narrator in turn doing his best to
create bigger laugh than had followed
his fellows yarn. The stories were full Of
snap and brevity. One Of them will bear
repeating.
II remember a calf case," one Of the
four began, (which was remarkable only
for the fighting qualities shown by coun-
sell 1t was tried before q Justice of the
peace In an Indiana village. One of the
contending lawyers was big man, pomp-
GUS and vain to a degree. The other was
wiry little fellow who did not weigh 100
pounds. The little man had voice Of re-
markable power He was fiery Of speech,
and when in On argument would let 1t out
to its limits The little fellow made an ar
gument an hour long to the sig good men
and true, and he did not spare his lungs.
Loudly he denounced the defendant, and
as he came to the close of his address he
assumed the attitude Of a roaring lion.
When he sat down, the justice wore q
scared look, while the jurymon were open
mouthed and on the verge of tears.
The lawyer for the other side then rose,
and in quiet, even tones proceeded to ad-
dress the court and jury, as follows: MAY
it please the court and gentlemen Of the
Jury, you must not mind my colleague,
Mr. Smith. He, gentlemen, will not hurt
you. He has big voice, but he would not
harm chick. Let me tell you story
about my learned friend Smith One day
Smith had some important business to
transact with johnson, his nearest friend
and neighbor. He went in the early morn
ing to Johnson's house and was greeted by
a sweet faced little girl, who opened the
door and asked his business. In voice
that would wake the dead Smith asked,
Little girl, is your father IMP
Frightened nearly out Of her wits, the
girl waited not moment, but fled to her
mother, who hurriedly inquired the cause
of her distress In awestruck tones the
little one answered, Il don't know, man.
ma. But by his voice think it's God.
And tho jury disagreed. Chicago
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
Tho Punishment Went Astray.

An exchange prints a story about DR..
Miller, at one time popular Congrega-
tional preacher in England.
He had been holding services at village
In Yorkshire, and, heavy rain having
come on, had accepted an invitation to
pass the night at the house of one of the
villagers The good hearted host seeing
the minister's clothing drenched, brought
out suit of his own and sent his guest
up stairs to put it on.
The good man had made the change
and was on his way back to the sitting
room when the woman of the house came
out Of another room holding in her hands
tho big family Bible out of which the doc
tor was to be invited to read chapter be-
fore the family retired.
At the same time she was not In very
amiable mood Careful housewives are
apt to be put out Of sorts by the advent of
unexpected company. Seeing Dr. Miller
In his borrowed garments, she mistook
him for her husband, and as he passed in
front Of her she lifted the book and brought
1t down pretty smartly on his head.
"Thcre!" said she Take that for ask
ING him to STAY all nightp'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
OUR MAILS IN EARLY DAYS.
They Moved Slowly and the Letter Post
age Was Very High.

age Was Very High.
"In wsshington's first term an effort
was mado to speed the mails-to move
them at the rate of 100 miles In "a hours,
or about ~ miles an hour, writes ex-
President Harrison In his This Country
Of Ours" article In the Ladies' Home Jour
nal. "This would have been notable I'D
vance, for the carriers were then taking
nearly 80 hours between Philadelphia and
Now York. The roads were bad, and
there were many slow ferries.
I'm 1910 there were only 28 postoffices
IN tho colonies; In 1906 there were 45s,
and In 1895 there were 70,064. Tho rates
OF postage when the department was or
ganized under the constitution were high
--for 80 miles, 8 cents for one letter sheet;
for 90 miles, 8 cents; for 100 miles, 10
cents, and 90 increasing with the increased
distance to the maximum, rs cents for dis
tanoes over 400 miles Stamps were not
in use IN those days, nor was the sender of
letter required to pay the postage In I'D
vance. The postage, cents or 20 cents,
as the case might be, was written by the
postmaster on the letter, and If the sender
paid the postage the word paid was add
cd. II he did not, the postage was col
lected Of the person to whom the letter was
addressed. These rates soon yielded a
surplus over the cost of the service In spite
of the ranking privilege which the law
gave to congressman and the heads of de-
partments
"The demand of the newspapers and
periodicals of every class for cheap postage,
seconded by their subscribers, has led to q
reduction Of rates greatly below the actual
cost to the government. In his report for
1899 the postmaster general, after stating
that the present letter rate pays twice the
cost Of the letter mail, says that the book
and newspaper mail is carried at a loss of
8 cnts pound. In recent years the post
Office department has been characterized
by very progressive spirit, and it Is now
rendering not perfect service, but high
class service. No other department has
more nearly kept pace with tho marvellous
development Of our country"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08

That Mr. William Jennings Bryan, the
Chicago nominee for president purposed
to stump Virginia in 1893 in behalf Of
Captain Edmund r. Cooke, the Populist
nominee for governor, against Colonel
Charles T. o Ferrall, the Democratic NOM
inee.
Ho was induced not to do so, but his
avowcd sympathy was with the Populists
and not the Democrats
Query lis Mr.. Bryan less Of Populist
In 1855 than he was in 1s98r-Richmond
Tipas
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
The OLD HORSE.


Ono summer dusk, in dim room,
The city being still with heat
And tho mir dead, we heard hoof stepA
Farc6 at first, come up the street,
K-track, k.track, k-track, k-track.
Nearer and nearer, yard by yard,
Along the asphalt in the dark.
Clanked the unseen four-footed noiso
That stopped our talk and made us bark '
K.track, ktrack, k-track, k-track-
TIL dread woke up before its sheer
Monotony The thing possessed
That namsless terror Of nalign
And haunted dreams. And half In Jest
(K.track, k-track, k.traek, k.track)
at must be death. said. "Sweethearti"
My laughing love against my side
ehuddered and hid those eyes of hers
And held her breath, for close outside,
K.track, k.traok, k-tracE, k.tracki
"Dearest, l do not want to die
Before my life is half begun"
Soul Of the world, how answer you
My little gay, child hearted oner
K.track, k.track, k-track, k-trackl
1t passed and faded down the street.
Only poor old horse half blind.
Yet even now he often roams
The streets OF my deserted mind
k-track, k.track, k'track, k-trackl
bliss Carman in Athen@um.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
Wilmington & Northern R, R,

TIME TAbLElN EFFECT JUNE sstb. ,sos
Trains leave Wilmington (French Stree,
1p, Winterhurn. Guyencourt, GranoEue.
Cosssrt. Chadd's Ford Junction, Poop.
son. West Chester. Embreville,. Mortoa-
willie, Coatesville and intermediate sta
RIO, 405 and 6.04 p: m. Sundays only at s. 05
AW, no, 405 and Z p IN.
For Waypesburg Junction, Springfield
Eunday, at ITO a. m. 2.10 and 405 p. M.
Sundays only at sos q. M. 2l0 and 405
b. m.
For Joanna. Blrdsboro. Reading and In
aermediate stations daily except Sunday.
At 40 q. m. and 2l0 p. m. Sundays only.
At sos a. m, and 2.l0 p. m.
boWNEsS BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. Agent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08
Was Sure of Himself.

Father-Wait year, my son, and you
may feel very differently.
Son (confdently)-I've tested my love
for Miss Higgins thoroughly, and l know
it cannot change. I've played three games
Of golf with her, and l still want her for
my wife.-New York Times,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-08

The man who earns So day now can
buy with II day wages 90 pounds Of sugar.
Under free coinage he would have to get
90 day to buy the same quantity of sugar
with days wages. Does ho think he
would get IS o day2