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groom's only sister, was the maid of
honor The bridesmaids were four of the
most beautiful of the younger set of Back
Bay girls-Eleanor Gray, Susie Dalton,
Elizabeth Seabury and Th odora Knight.
The best man was Charles Francis Adams.
classmate of the groom. Most of the fol-
lowing ushers were also of the same class
at Harvard, '88: Nicholas Longworth
OF Cincinnati, Roger Foster. F. J. Bradlee,
F. G. Beach, C. A Porter and w. S.
PauIding of Boston.
The richness and beauty of the wedding
gown and veil set off to advantage the
brides petite figure. The rich cream satin
hung in glistening and graceful folds.
Around the bottom of the skirt were
sprays of orange blossoms. The bodice
was trimmed with tulle in surplice
fashion. The long point lace veil over all
was of exquisite design. II was made in
Venice by the most famous lacemaker in
Europe and was the gift of Mrs. Perkins.
The bride wore no jewels She carried a
small cluster of brides roses tied with
white ribbon.
A blooming mountain of laurel which
decorated the chancel made effective
background for large hydrangeas and
about Near the ceiling over clump of
fresh maidenhaiI ferns was a simple
bunch of easter lilies. The tall columns
supporting the balcony were outlined with
twining evergreen.
Lewis S. Thompson, the organist, was
assisted by quartet and full chorus. AS
the bridal party entered they sang the
bridal chorus from "Lohengrin." The re-
doll hn' WaId diy,c,
March" Among the guests were Mr. and
Mrs. John L. Gardner and ex-Secretary of
State Olney. A reception followed at the
home of the briie. Tne gifts were mag
ntfcent. The groom's gift was a diamond
tiara. designed by himself. 1t consisted of
pear-shaped ovals hanging horizontally,
each oval about an inch long made up of
three diamonds set vertically down the
center and surrounded by numerous
smaller ones. The couple will leave for an
extended foreign tour, including japan.
The groom is the son of well-known
Washington family, the head OF which,
General Nicholas Anderson, died abroad
a few years ago. He is Harvard grad
nate and was associated with Robert T.
Lincoln in the United States Embassy at
London, and later was first secretary OF
the legation in Italy under Wayne Mac
Veagh.
Whether or not it is justihable, there
can be no doubt of the existence of very
strong sentiment in the public mind that
the average marriage OF many millions Is
devoid of the romance which Is sad 10
give matrimony its sweetest flavor In
this instance, however, there is a very
pretty love story. Mr.. Anderson when
youthful student at Exeter, N. H., prepar.
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THE HorE1 MEMS oUrING
Enjoyin0 CIGnIb1be., PIyD,o"h Ocl
and Other InterestinI Things.

EnJoy'n0 GGnibGie., PIynio"h OcL
and Other Interesting Things.
BOSTON, Mass June 10-The prin-
cipal feature OF to-day's doings on the
part of the delegates to the National
Hotel Mems convention was clam bake
at the Hotel Nantasket. on Nantaskel
beach, this afternoon.
Tomorrow the bonifaces, in company
with their fair wives and daughters,
will pay a visit TO Plymouth Rock, Pill
grim Hall, Old Cemetery, Pilgrim monu-
ment and other historic points of interest.
The delegates are enthusiastic over
their reception in Boston and loud in
their praises of the rare treats that have
been provided for their entertain ment by
the members of the reception comm ittee.
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BUT IT is TRULY A LOVE
MATCH.
Most Distinguished People of
Boston Attend the Inter-
esting Ceremony.
SCENES OF SPLEKDOR AND
BEAUTY IN THE CHURCH.
Happy elimination of a Romano
That Began When the Groom
Was at Rome.

BOSTON, MASS, June 10.-In the Ar
Angton-st1eet Church ct noon to-day Isa-
bel, daughter of Commodore George Ham
iIton Perkins, L. S. n, retired, was mar
ried to Lars Anderson of Washington,
D. G., late of the American legation al
Rome. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. John Cuckson, the pastor, in the
presence of notable company of the
wealthiest and most distinguished people
OF Boston. The bride was gwen away by
her father. Elizabeth Anderson, the
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Ronker Sod ~. D,,,o

DES MONIES, Iowa, June 10. - The
American Book Company to-day began
suit in the Federal court against G. A.
Gates, president of the Iowa College al
Grinneil, for 500 900 for malicious libel.
Gates published some time ago a nam
phlet charging the book company with
bribery and corrupt methods in getting
books adopted by school boards over the
countrV
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he Lost cnr.e sttt ssn,t,,-..

AUSTIN. TEX, June 10-After wran-
gle last1@G over three hours the House to-
day adopted resolution to have a COM
mittee appoint ted to investigate the charge
that there were Northern professors occn-
pyIng chairs IN the Texas University who
were teaching Republican poliucs and
ridiculing the history of the lost cause.
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Our work has 0J1OayS been
d0Shin6 and daring JOe hare
0J1O0yS had the public Witb
us; Ue hare DeUer betrayed
their confidence, but the sale
JOe put on this morning, the
attractions on the boards to-
day are of the highest char
Gcter; they are the most mar
UetOUtSJy great attractions that
JCe hare eUerpI0ced before you.
You can hare your pick from
the master minds of t0jLOrin6.
You can hare your pick from
the choicest fabrics, the most
fashionable things in the
1COOIeB market you 1CiU see
some Of the cIeUereSt styles,
some of the choicest styles,
some Of the S1ceIIeSt styles eUer
ShOJCD in all Frisco. and these,
rePreSeDtiB6 values, as then
do, up to $IS, are offered to
you, beginning today, at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
Massachusetts Legislature,

Boston, Jan. 13.-Both branches Of the
legislature held 15-minute sessions yes
terday and adjourned. Several bills
We're introduced in both houses and re-
ferred without debate. In the house
Mr.. Evans OF Cambridge introduced a
movement for increasing the salary OF
insurance commissioner. Mr.. Stone Of
Springfield put in a bill TO protect the
estates OF deceased persons from the
prosecution of fraudulent claims. The
same gentleman also put in a bill pro-
viding that the returns relative to legacy
and collateral taxes heretofore made by
the judges of probate courts be here
after made by the registers in the vari-
Gus counties. Insurance Commissioner
George s. Merrill has filed, his list Of
recommendations for legislation. He
wants insurance companies chartered
In this state absolutely prohibited from
transacting business I'm other states into
which they have not legally entered.
He also recommends slight changes in
O number of the acts relating to insur-
ance agents and companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
Work Of Maine Legislators.

Augusta, Me-. Jan. 13.--Both houses Of
the legislature met yesterday afternoon
at 4:3O o'clock. and were in session just
an hour. President Day of the senate
and Speaker l.arrabee OF the house an
nounced sheir committees. and few re-
solves we're introduced. Governor Pow
ers issued commc nication to both
houses announcing the death of ex-Gov-
ernor Davis. and suggested that ap-
propriate action be taken. II was voted
that President Day, Secretary OF the
Senate Dunbar. Speaker Larrabee and a
committee of 10 from the senate and
house attend the funeral OF the deceased
executive at Bangor today In company
with Governor Powers. The legislature
then adjourned over today out of re-
spect for the ex-governor, and will meet
again tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
During the afternoon Governor Powers
announced his executive council COM
mittecs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
Meeting of Dentists.

The Rhode Island Dental Society held
meeting in the Providence Athletic Club
last evening. After supper at $3.50 o'clock,
DIR. Moriaritv Of Boston, read 4 paper en-
tilted "Erscture Of the Jaw" A'numDer
OF models were shown and there was a
pensrai and interesting discussion. DIR.
wi!cur OF Pswtucset, gave an interesting
denomination on the new eutject of
"Cstapboresis" an electrical method Of
painless dentistry at the siisrnoon clinic
Ield at the office VI d.. Allen on West
minister street. Dentists. .reprosen,ing this
state and Massachusetts wers p'essat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

Rhode island ia that of mortgages and
the laws should lie changed ss a source OF
relief to these bearing the burdens.
3. Exemptions OF taxation on realty, or
the stowal OF bounty on the establisn-
ment OF frte holdings should be admitted
TO sueb an exten. ss to encourages wage
esrners TO become freeholders. Switzor-
land is cited ~ an example OF careful dis
elimination in favor of industry and econ
omy. Exemptions OF new houses, for i've
years from date OF erection, when occu-
pied by the owrer.
10. City franchises should be made to
bear their full share In the revenue OF the
municipality. Baltimore Street hallway
yields 8 per cent. of gross revenue TO the
city.
Mr.. James A. Williams urged grester
activity on the part OF assessors in getting
wnat is due itom taxation on personal
property.
committee consisting OF James A.
williams. Charles Sisson and Thoms1 Gill
bans va appointed by the chair TO pre-
sent petition TO the Legislature for re-
vision of the tax laws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
The Elmwood Wheelmen.

The annual election of the officers Of
the Elmwood Wheelmen was held last
evening, with the following result: Pre,i-
dent, Howard ID. Wilcox; vice president,
Luther Cobb; secretAry-tressurer, Henry
T. Bsbcock; captain, Edwin l.. Clarke;
lieutsnsnt, Ernest whitney; house COM
mttes, f. l.. Clarke, John X. Dennis and
II. b. CotteIle: mem bership committee,
b. s. ID. Martin, George l.. riliinghast
and Nelson Davis.
A discussion about the proper uniform
to be adopted by the club terminated by
the appointment of B. s. ID. Martin,
william Mott. and e. L. Clark az COM
mittes to report on the question at the
next meeting. An EN- blem wns adopted
for the sweater and 4. n. whitney was
appointed ss the custodian of the
em bIem. 1t 10 shield shape and about six
inches across, O back ground OF rsd with
q white "E" Q blue "w" and gold wings
worked In silk. Nearly 80 mem bers were
In attendance. The repor, OF the treas
urer showed that the club was in good
condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
The Great Republic.

"The Great Republic" given for the
benefit Ct the Women's Relief Corps, De-
partmcnt OF Rhode Island, will have it's
inaugural performances at Infantry Hall
this evening. The program is a varied
apd pleasing one and there arc sbout 3c0
people In tto cast. The pisco depicts tho
history OF this country from the time of
it's discovery oy Colu m bus to the close Of
tho Civil wrr. Between the various
scenes there will be special features in
Tn account OF the great length OF the
program tho performance will commence
at 4 o'clock, sharp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
THE WOOL INDUSTRY.
National Association Calls Meeting o.
Growers and Manufacturers

National Association Calls Meeting OF
Growers and Manufacturers
Rochester. Jan. 13.-W. G.. Markham
of Rochester. secretary of the National
Wool Growers association. has given out
the following for publication:
To the Wool Growers OF the United
States: At an informal conference OF
wool growers and wool manufacturers
In Washington. Jan. Z, II was advised
that a joint meeting of the National
Wool Growers association and the Ma
tional Association of Wool Manufac-
t-rers be held at washington as soon
as practicable for conference, with q
view to agreeing upon a schedule oftariff
duties satisfactory TO both wool grow
er5 and wool manufacturers. For this
purpose meeting of the executive board
of the National Wool Growers associa-
ton will be held at the Ebbitt House,
Washington. Feb. 8 next, at 10 o'clock
a. m. The president and two delegates
from each State Wool Growers associa-
ton constitute the executive board OF
the National Wool Growers associa-
ton. All will recognize the Importance
OF a full representation at this meeting.
William Lawrence, president National
Wool Growers association; w. G. Mark
ham. secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR.
Seattele Savings Bank Officials Will
Pay All Claims.
Forced to suspend by Withdrawal Of
County Funds by New Onlcers.

SEATTLE, Wash.. Jan. 1.-The Seattle
Savings Bank mas closed its doors owing
to the heavy Withdrawals of county funds
by newly installed officers. Judge Mon
roe, on petition, appointed Ii. q. Shuey,
receiver. rhe statement is made by bank
officials that the affairs OF the institution
are at present in good shape but
that the institution was not prepared for
q run. The Liabilities are $40, 600 and the
assets 100000. Tne accounts among the
latter regarded as first class are between
ESQ, 900 and $4,000. The institution Will
liquidsto its obligations dollar for dollar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

country, as the farmer does the business
OF farming; the woolen men the woolen
business, and as every other business Is
managed, and independently OF the gov
ernment, other than In the supervision
of banks. as now. The national bank act
must be made as liberal as IL is possible
to make IL. consistent with safe bank
ing. No substantial relief can come In
any other way than this.
The question over and above what
ought to be done Is what can be done
under existing circumstances, and the
answer to that. 10 my mind. is entirely
clear. Nothing, absolutely nothing. until
the business men and farmers are all
workers. Interested in sound currency
in the prosperity Of the country-bring
a pressure TO bear upon congress that
will compel a thorough reformation OF
the whole system.
c. Stuart Patterson OF Philadelphia
was chosen for the permanent chairman
Of the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
ITS 59TH ANNUAL.
Narragansett Boat Club Holds I'm.
portant Meeting.
Officers Elected and Very Interesting
Reports Made.

The Narragansett Boat Club held its 59th
annual meeting in the Providence Athletic
Club last evening, and there was a large at
tendance.
The following officers were elected Presi-
dent, George +. Hail. vice-president. Henry
o. Potter; secretary, Edward s. whits; treas
urer, Frederick A. Barnes; captain, George
C. Kelly; lieutenant, Lewis ii. Hallock; gov
ernors, Frank Bowen, James Hallett, Joseph
ID. Furlong; auditor, Albert j. Buffum.
The annual reports were especially crafty
ing, as they demonstrated that the club was
in excellent condition. The number Of mills
rowed by the members during the year was
2439ls. This was the log book record, but it
did not cover all the distance travelled. as
some of the members neglected to make n
record. The best individual record was made
by K. s. White, who rowed 227 miles, The re-
port of Captain George f. Kelly recommended
the purchase Of racing shell for Z. +.
Scholze. a member of the club. who gives
promise of becoming the champion amateur
sculler of the country. The captain also gave
"A report on the number OF boats owned by
the club at the present time. The navy has
six single scull gigs, eight canoes, one sliding
seat pleasure boat and the barge. All OF
these are in the be,t OF shape. There are four
row boats that are not in the best Of order.
The captain also referred to the excellent
showing made by the club at tho annual
spring regatta OF the New England Amateur
Rowing Association.
The club took prompt action on the cap
tain's rccomme ,dation. Henry O. Potter,
George c. Kelly and w. @. Switzerland were
appointed committee to purchase the shell
for Mr.. scholze. After the adjournment the
new board of governors held their first meet
inu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
Court Calendar for Thursday.
Common Peas Division

400. Patrich n. Roach vs.. City Treasurer of
Pawtuck't. Attorneys-J. M. Brennan for
plaintiff; J. l.. jerks for defendant
4igo. 81 phen $. Rich VS.. John :. Tanner.
Attorneys-B Bassett ~ Mitchell for plaintiff
f. II. Mulholland for defendant.
S2,l. Callcndar, McAuslan g. Tfoup Com.
rany - Mary L. Allen. AttorneYs--Bassest
a Mitchell FOR plaintiff; Comstock & Gardner
for defendant
iOis. Mary a. Curry VS.. City Of Provi.
dence. Aitornoys-page & owen for plain.
tiff Francis Colwcll FOR defendant.
sli1. theodore +. Law ON Va Levi, =.
knight. Attorneys -Bassett Is Mitchell for
plantif: Page 4 owen for defendant
2l56 Addcline RinGoau ". New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad Company. AZ.
torneys-Psge n Owen for plaintiff: h. y.
Arnold for dofen FAINT. =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
18TH ANNUAL MEETING.
Election OF Officers by r. l. Historical
Society,


| The 10Th annual meeting OF the Rhode
Island Historical Society was held last
| evening and the following officers were
elected for the year 1897: President, John
ii. Stiness; vice presidents, William Is.
Weeden and William Ames; secretary,
Amos Perry; treasurer, X. p. Everett;
librarian, and cabinet keeper, Amos
Perry.
These new mombcrs were taken into
the association: Elizabeth Francis, ,Sallie
Francis, Amelia S. Knight, Henry How
ard, Joseph o. Earle, John w.Angell, W.
B. w. Ballett, Henry L. jerks, Edward
Thnyer, Stephen II. Adams. Elmer f..
Hubbard, Edward C.Stiness, Frederick 81.
Sackett; corresponding members, Hon.
John Winslow, Hon. William A. Court.
nsy; honorary member, DIR. Henry K.
Turner.
According to the report OF the treasurer
the receipts for the year have been
s42i0.l6 ana the expenditures y4233. 92,
ceficit, S23.76.
Perhaps the most valuable acquisition
OF the association durin: the year was
that OF two very valuable volumes of
Theodore Fosters manuscripts, sent to
the society by Mrs. Sarah X. BirKhead Of
New York. Mrs. Birk head wrote that she
found them in the library of ber father,
the late DIR. David King OF Newport.
On the title page of the manuscript
volume is the following inscription by
Theodore Foster:
"Collection of papers relative to the
history Of Rhcde Island, desultorily
arranged as collected. Some of them
intended for publication and then to be
arranged according to their respective
dates in their chronological order after
the manner of Governor Hutchinson's
collection relative to he history Of Mas
sachusett', with notes In the manner O
Rushworth's historiai collection.
"volume l, bound by William wilkin-
son, Esq, VINO generously presented me
with the expense Of binding gratis, at
Providcnce on my birthday. May. 10, 1916.
"T. r."
Theodore Foster represented Rhoee
Island in the United States Senate from
June 20, 1890, to March. 1903.
During the year 1895 the Historical |
Society has received 3l5 bound volumes,
1889 pamphlets and 1853 miscellaneous art
icle,, including works of art and hjstori-
cal nom morisls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
AM unu,ual Meinoi Of suIciae.

MINNEAPoIIs, Nina. Jan. IA specisl
from ucnominse. Wiz, says George Kils
committed suicide la't night hy plscinr
bis head undtr the wheel of loroni,.
tive. he was uookSespsr for proni.
nsnt frni.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

Boston. Jan. l3.-R. c. Nichols, a cat
tleman. has been awarded a verdict OF
$1,000 for injuries received on the Fitch
burg railroad in 1890. by a jury IN the
United States circuit court here yester-
day. Nichols lost an arm by reason OF
coming in contact with a projection over
the track at Baldwlnsville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
X-Ray Photograph in Court.

WArELIo, w., Jan. 1.-The Rosentsn
x rays ~ere used in court for the nrst
,in-e In Iowa ss eylden,e IN case against
MIR. Everhctt whom Patrick Jotin. a
farmer, chuee' with malpractice In se,.
ting lreEsb limb. A photograph pro.
dUced showrc mlsiointinr Of the Irac
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
FOR rMBEZZLEMENT.
Postmaster and Money Order Clerk
Under Arrest at Colorado springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Jan. HAIRY
Ferguson, postmaster and p. p. Hoop,
money order clerk have been arrested,
charged with the en- excitement OF gov
ernment money. II is claimed the ENTER
element has been going on for three
yearsand that Ferguson Is short $4,000.
anu Hoop $4,000. Ferguson was sssis-
tant postmaster for II yesrs before
his appointment as postmaster. He is
very prominent in lodes circles. High
living is thought to io the cause of the
trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

Philanthropic Gentleman from Paris
viii semi (gratis) prescription, which can
be filed by any chemist, for the Cure Of
Catarrh, Lung Trouble. Coughs and Bronchi.
It's. Address Morrhuol Creosotc, 10 North
William street. Now York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

Boston, Jan. i3-The will OF the late
General Francis a. Walker was filed yes
terday in the Suffolk probate court. The
viii is dated Oct. 3. 1887. and conveye
everything IN his wife. The will also
appoints Mira. Walker as executrfx.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13
hat

Tired Feeling Is exceedingly common and
dangerously significant. II is warning
which must be needed, or, as with the
express which fails to regard the danger
signal, disaster must follow. II is sure
Indication OF thin, weak, impure blood.
It h certain admonition that the blood is
not properly feeding the nerves. tissues
and organs OF the body. Weak, nervous,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

W n. Drarer has puroha'od The racing
mare Alcintn She Is considerei 20 bo enc of
the BEST six horses in tho state. NJ. Draper
will n Alcintn a. n driving horso. but viii
not object ic Lrush with aay stopper in the
State for fun or marbles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

A pair of $500 Shoes given away every Sat.
urday night BE sure and get a coupon
vrceland q Aylsworth, 2O7 Union street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

curious and what sofms destiped TO be-
come a valuable addition TO the typewriter
has just been introduced. IL IA called the
typewriter prism" u is o, ingcniously
wrought scientific asapiion of weli-bnown
principle in optics, and its object is TO render
the writing OF typewriter visible to tho OPP
orator as il is being written, thereby doing
away with the necessity OF lifting the car
riage TO inspect the work. The principal part
OF the device consists of prism of pure OPP
tical glass. long as the line to DO printed.
1t is carefully ground and polished, and is fast
ened to the carriage of the machine beneath
the impression roller Two of its three sides
are fiat and the third is a strong cylindrical
convex curve The curved side is In view of
the operator, and the writing is visible on its
surface. No, only is il perfectly reflected,
but by means of the laws OF conjugate foci,ac
cording 20 which the prism lonsc Is made the
writing is preson ted right side mp, and in a
normal position TO the eye, magniied 10 any
desired extent. The service Is rendered com.
plete by the attachment of a metal pointer.
which shows the exact spot on which the next
character written will appear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-13

ascend o. descend about foot for every oc-
tave, and though tho melody WAS carried
ever 80 lightly, and the hassos thundered IN
their heaviest tones, the insect could not he
deceived, but always followed the loadinf
part accurately and with the prccisioa OF
directors baton All kinds of songs, from
Down In the cornhcd" 10 ''Tho Bridge"
were sang 10 test the ability Of this wonder
ful little being, and each time he came out of
the conflict not a beat behind, AT last the
four voices struck an awful discord, and i'm
stantlv the spider seurrod up his improvised
metronome and disappeared in the chimney.