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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
SUING FOR SERVICES.
Trial Of Case Of Johanna Kssney Against Lough
Hn Estate Continued TIL Monday.

The trial of the suit of Johanna Keav-
ney against Rev. Thomas Briscoe to
recover $1,000 was begun before a jury
in Judge Bosworth's court this fore
noon. Dut was adjourned until Monday
after one witness had been sworn. The
defendant is executor of the last will
and testament OF the late Fanny Lough
lin, and the plaintiff sues 20 recover
for services as nurse and household
servant of the deceased. AS evidence
of her claim the plaintiff asserts that
the deceased agreed TO sell her an es-
tate for $4,000 that was worth SIC, 600. but
that death interviewed before the sale
could be consummated.
p. j. Mccarthy and j. ]. Dockery are
attorneys for the plaintiff and Frank S.
Arnold attaEPar for tAe- defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
WORK AT THE FARM.
Uliqle and Interesting Entertainment Given al the
Y.m. ca. Hall Last Night.

There was very pleasant and novel
entertainment at the Y. M. G. A,build-
ing last evening, the floor of the large
auditorium being covered with stacks
of cut cornstalks, While on the plat
form there wa.e jack-o'- '-lanterns ma e
of 'punig".Ls Work on the farm was
cepitted, and the farmers sons wore
JUlApels anu overalls, big straw hats
ana bandana handkerchefs tied about
their necks, while the daughters came
with their powdered hair combed
straight back over their ears, their
neckerchiefs caught at the throat with
miniature lockets. and all the other ac-
cessories OF a rustic toilet.
The program began with music on
hand organ by Mr.. Italia. and singing
by the Union quartet Mr.. Hayseed,
generally known as William Wetmore.
Tecited his piece and then the farm
work began. Messrs. w f. Bennett. A.
j. Armstrong and Wetmore entered
the wood saving contest. Mr. Bennett
seemed TO understand the work
better than the others, and he took the
first prize, Then came the husking
bee, and the red ears were eagerly
sought for by rnaidens and swains, and
then came all the fun that goes with
the pleasant pastime
After this there was a supper OF baked
beans, white bread. brown bread GIN
ger bread, squash pie, Indian pudding
and coffee. There was ice cream also
10 be bought and the farmers invested
extensively. The committee in charge
Of the entertainment was composed OF:
Farmers, Frank r. Heeley chairman:
David WhXtncS- Harry -Sleeumb. A. NJ.
Briggs, @. w, Plummer, r. H. Aldrich.
Joseph Tennyson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
Daughter Of Methodist Minister Of Strict
Temperance Principles.
ACQUIRED A TASTE FOR LIQUOR.
Evsu Effort Made by Her Husband to Save Her,
but He Was fmIJ Compelled 10 Leave Her.
Friends Also Failed.

New York, oct. 2a.-With scarcely a
trace OF her former beauty, Mrs. Ada
Van Dyke has been lodged in the Md
dleseS, counfy Jail. New Brunswick. N.
y, 10 serve 80 days sentence for be-
10 d. unk ard a!soiderly. She attii-
bu.os he. downfall TO a taste tor liquor
acquired IS result o. a physician $
pres~rsp,.sA.
Ada a-um fGs wcs one oc the prettiest
eiiis ia leeds, y. T., eighteeen years
ago. Her father was the Rev John
Edwards, a preacher in the Methodist
church and man OF strict temperance
principles. Ada was bright and viva
cious when she attended the High
school at Catskill where she made the
acquaintance OF Brace Van Dyke,
good looking young fellow OF her age.
AS their tastes proved congenial their
acquaintance developed into love and
they We're married at Kaaterskill, some
what against the wishes OF the girls
parents, who would have preferred her
10 wait few years.
Mrs. Van Dyke was a member of the
Sunday school in Catsldll, where they
took up their residence, and of the tenn
perance society connected with the
church Her husband was established
in business, and every thing seemed
propitious
Three children were born--Davld the
Oldest now nearly IL: Lulu, 10, and Ida,
years old. Mrs. Van Dyke was not
very robust. and her physician pre-
scribed beer as a tonic Although this
was not in accord with strict notions
inculcated while living with her
parents, her aversion was overcome and
she soon acquired an Overwhelming
taste for alcoholic drinks. Her hus-
band pleaded with her and everything
was done to assist her to break off the \
habit but in vain The husband moved
10 New Brunswick about two years
ago. hoping that new associations
would achieve a reform. II was in
vain, and az last he was so utterly
discouraged that in despair he left the
woman.
Then Mrs. Van Dyke placed Lulu and
Ida In the Children's Industrial Home !
in New Brunswick. This was about
eighteen months ago. A few months af-
terward she was arrested for being J
drunk and disorderly and served thirty
days In the county Jail. She felt her po- !
sition keenly and bitterly bewailed her
plight.
When released an effort was made to /
reclaim her. While she remained under
the vigilance of her well meaning
friends she refrafned from partaking
Of any intoxicating liquors. but the old
appetite appeared stronger than ever
and she broke away and went back to
her old habits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
Verdict GuIliy.

The jury. that heard the testimony IN
the case of State VS.. George and Annie
Harris this afternoon brought in YER
dict OF guilty. The parties indicted
were charged with maintaining COM
mon nuisance in the old Bull Dog tav-
ern. Mr.. Harris testified that the noise
the police complained OF was caused by
rows he had three or four times a week
with his wife and co-defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
Verdict for nafandant

The jury in the case of John r. Cal
lahan w. Union Railroad company to-
day brought in verdict in favor OF the
defendant The suit was TO recover for
injuries due 10 being Knocked down by
a car ID. :. Baker was attorney for
the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-22
FINANCIAL.

REPoRrEp ny G. FRANKLIN NUGENT & L o..
81 Meybosset street.
Evening star., 1898-07-23

quisitely beautiful, but they very soon be-
come defaced. In order to prevent this
catastrophe some people have sheet of
plate glass made with beveled edges ex-
actly the size of the top of the dressing
table. OF course then the embroidery or
the drawnwork shows through to just as
much advantage as though there were
nothing over it, while the brushes, combs
and different toilet articles can be arranged
upon the glass. In making an upholstered
dressing table it is not well to nail on
the cover too tightly, as 1t needs to be
taken off and washed 1t is really better
to sew it on to the front curtains and then
tack the curtains to the table, covering
the tacks with a ruching Of box-pleated
sdtlh RIBBON, and it is not weM to buy too
cheap muslin for the curtains and COW
ering, as whatever is used will have to be
iaundered occasionally. This same rule ap-
plles to cretonne, unless some dark color
Is CHOSEN, or very much covered design
wnicn does not show signs of wear too
quickly.
Evening star., 1898-07-23
IN THE CH U R G H E S

Rev Dr. Parsons, formerly of this CITY,
but for some years past chaplain of one or
the largest Catholic seminaries for young
ladies in the archdiocese of Baltimore, cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordi-
nation as a priest this week. Father Par
sons is the oldest Catholic priest in point
Of active service in America. He Is of En-
glish descent. When Lord Baltimore Or
ganized his colonists to found colony in
America, where religious freedom should
prevail, the ancestors of Father Parsons
sought the opportunity to escape the Sc
we're laws enacted in England against Cath
olics. They landed at st. Marys with Lord
Baltimore and took a prominent part in
the affairs of the new colony. When the
revolutionary war broke out many of
Father Parsons ancestors fought for the
independence of the colonies, and also lent
considerable financial aid to the cause. AT
an early age he showed an inclination for
a religious life. and was entered as stu
dent at st. Mary's Seminary, where he pur-
sued his preparatory and theological
courses. Among his classmates were the
late Father Coskery, who was at one time
vicar general of the archdiocese Of Balti-
more, and Father Dolan. who for many
years was pastor of st. Patricks Church,
Baltimore.
Father Parsons was ordained priest at
the cathedral by Archbishop Eccleston,
August 10. 1S45. His first appointment was
as assistant priest at st. Vincent's Church,
Baltimore. There were 1000 members of
the congregation, with only two priests to
administer to their spiritual welfare. His
next post of labor was at ST. Patrick s
Church in Washington.
He was next appointed to a professor
ship in st. Mary's Seminary, which at that
time had both secular and clerical stu
dents Many prominent young men were
his pupils. He resigned his position at the
seminary and became assistant to the late
Rev Edward McColgan. V. G., leaving the
latter to accept his present post.
A large number of church people of
Washington have gone to Ocean Grove to
attend the various annual religious meet
ings which began during the first week
or Will be held next week.
Until Thursday the camp grounds were
occupied by the Sunday School and Chau-
tauqua Assembly, which has, next to the
School of Theology, become the most i'm
portant gathering of the summer there.
The managers of the assembly are endeay-
oring TO make 1T compare favorably with
the original Chautauqua. New depart
ments will be added from year TO year and
the faculty strengthened. Bishop j. H.
vincent, the father and chancellor of the
ChautauQua, gave several lectures, includ-
ing the address of commencement day.
Thursday. Rev. ]. Z. Hurlbut, D. D., prin-
Evening star., 1898-07-23

made herself one by painting over some
old piece of furniture. This is not recon-
mending the painting over of mahogany
dressing table the wood of which has be-
come defaced by long service.
The upholstered dressing tables always
help to furnish room, and are always ex-
ceedingly pretty, whether made of the more
expensive material or the cheapest. Many
that are sent home from the upholsterer' S
have a rounded table, and the curtains
that fall at either side are hung from
around an arm above, while the mirror can
be either most elaborate one of gilt or
white wood, or perfectly plain one half
covered by the draperies at the back The
cheapest way to make one is to have a
Evening star., 1898-07-23
tween the Chinese empire and the Philip
Rines?'
China and the Philippines.


"They are very great. You will appre-
ciate this more strongly when 1 say that
over one hundred thousand Chinese in
habit these islands. Steamers continually
run back and forth between Hong Kong
and other Chinese ports and Manila, ex-
changing the products of the two coun-
tries China has you will see, direct
interest in the Philippines. Many of the
islands We're settled by the Chinese, who
have. as matter of course, aided greatly
in their development. 1t is as If few
thousand or more Americans had emf
grated to some islands off the Atlantic or
Pacifie coast and there built up remuner-
ative trade with their mother country. The
maternal instinct ought to be as strong in
nations as in individuals. The mother can
not forget the child she has borne and
reared through much suffering. l say this
merely to illustrate how We feel toward
those. of our own blood on these islands"
Would the possession of the Philippines
oy the United States help to enlarge our
trade with China and other eastern coun-
tries, and how?"
Wider Interests.
This would seem to be the natural ef-
fect OF such a situation but to answer this
question in its full significance will REQUIRE
time, and the time has not vet arrived
when the question can be answered prop
erly. In general, of course, wider inter-
eSts mean WIDER trade, but the old saw,
Never cross bridge until you come to ii,
may well apply to this case
would the possession of the Philippines
by the United States increase the estima-
ton in which the United States is held by
the people of China and other eastern peo-
ples?"
1T is beyond my province to answer this
question directly. In discussing the Philip
pines just at this juncture one approaches
the danger line. Personally l hold very de-
clded views on the eastern question, but as
cannot divorce my individuality from my
office l must decline to discuss this particu-
lar aspect of the question"
You speak of the progress being made
Dy China IN material way. What about
that?"
70 appreciate that remark one must
thoroughly understand the Chinese char
acter China to the world at large is an
unknown land. Notwithstanding all that
has been said and written, the Chinese are
a very practical people. They are not
moved with the fiery energy of the Anglo
Evening star., 1898-07-23

regular table with a drawer the kind that
can be bought for 30 or 60 cents. This can
be covered with paper muslin under dot
ted Swiss, or with cretonne to match the
hangings of the room and the curtains, for
1t can be hung at either side. There are
some exquisite ones made of silk covered
with lace, and the mirror has Cupids on
1t, while there are also Cupids holding back
the curtains at either, side. But an or
dinary mirror and fresh ribbons to tie back
the curtains look every bit as dainty, and
answer the same. purpose
The proper cover for dressing tables is
rather a question at present-that is, for
the wooden ones. The drawnwork and
cutwork covers, or those embroidered by
hand in the colered silks, are most ex-
Evening star., 1898-07-23
MODERN DRESSING TABLES.
Some Pretty Designs That Add Much
to the Room.

From Harper's Bazar.I
A smart dressing tabe is now considered
an absolute necessity in every well-fur-
nished bed room. and it is surprising, too,
how many different kinds there are of this
most useful piece of furniture The most
expensive ones are those in marqueterie
and the fancy woods and most beautiful
they are in their finish and design, but the
cheap ones made fof white wood and paint
ed with enamel paint are most effective.
while the upholstered style that we have
all been familiar with for many years is
again greatly in favor The newest are
shaped in q curve, have a glass fastened
to them, two sets of drawers on either side,
or else one long drawer. These are to be
found, as has been said, in the cheap as
well as the expensive ones, and many a
young girl whose means are limited has
Evening star., 1898-07-23

Saxon. They go slow. and hold to the
things they have. Time was when the
masses opposed with a spirit even of fanat-
icism all internal improvements. That
spirit only exists now in isolated instances.
Reforms are now welcomed as never be-
fore. The people are seized with the spirit
of progress We are nation of 4OO,0OO,9OO
AS 1t is a law of nature that large bodies
shall move slowly, China is not to be
judged in her forward movement with a
smaller nation. Nevertheless we are NOV
ing forward.
The Genius of China.
"The genius of China is not in the line
Of the acquisition of territory. Were she
circumscribed in territory, perhaps her am
biuon might be for more. 1t has been said
OF her by Lord Wellesley that in time she
will overrun the world with her millions
of inhabitants. No one need fear such a
result. Genghis Khan is pointed to as
bright eXemplar of what the Chinaman
will do when he once sets about it. But
that illus trious warrior was Mongul. Now
the Chinese are not Monguls, in the proper
sense of the word. although the masses of
mankind so believe. The Chinese are dis
tiEct race altogether. No, we shall be
satisfied if we are let alone and allowed
to work out our destiny as nation in
our own way. That way may not be the
way of the European or American; but 1t
is the way best suited to the peculiar ma
ture of the race or races which lnhabtt
what is known as China
"A national awakening is already going
on Some years ago a Chinese diplomat in
Gil eat Britain wrote an article which eK-
cited much discussion in America and on
the continent. the opening sentence OF
which was, China awake! That watch
wcrd is on the lips of millions today, al
though when it was uttered it sounded like
a discordant note. China is awake. 1t is
no small task to lift a nation to the plane
of the high ideals of her wise men. But
when q people once awake to the dangers
which surround them. they make rapid
progress China is not in such an advanced
stage of decomposition as. some anect TO
believe. Aroused as she now is to her ma
terial interests, her future Is secure.
l.. A.. COOLIDGE.
Evening star., 1898-07-23

the United States, is
a wonderfully inter-
esting man. With
the exception of Ii
Hung Chang. he Is
doubtless the ablest
and most progressive
statesman of celes-
tial origin who has
ever visited the Unit
ed States. For that
matter. he is more
closely in touch with
Evening star., 1898-07-23

The day after the performance of play
IN certain large city the manager of the
to the leading actor: my Dear Sir: Your
performance last night was SO bad that
several deadheads have written demanding
that their names be removed from the free
list."-Tid- Bits
Evening star., 1898-07-23
Stockton Hotel,
CAPE MAY. y. ].
DIRECTLY FACING THE OCEAN.

DIRECTLY FACING THE OCEAN.
Unsurpassed for grandeur OF proportions and
elegance Of appointments. One-third OF a mile
OF spacious porch. Suites with private bath
booklets and rates on application as above or at
hotel Normandie. HORACE NJ CAKE Prop,
Washington D. c. ,s-,o, "a
TIE BREXToN, CAPE MAY n J.; SQUARE
from beach; large piazzas and sun narlorS. with
fuil view Of ocean, reasonable terms; excellent
J. \. MYERS
Evening star., 1898-07-23
IN THE MOUNTAINS.
BrOOkSide Hotel

AND COTTAGES. Alt, 3, 100 IT. On the plateau
OF the Alleghanies near Oakland. Deer Park Cheat
River and Ryan Trout Brook. Six hours on b. and
o. Swimming pool, bowling. billiards. etc free TO
guests; tennis aud croluet grounds: livery at
tsehed; sublime scenery; Hne roads, complete i'm
proved sanitary system; 240 acres attached insur-
ing ample dairy, fruit AMI vegetables. Our Cele-
DRAFTED Polar Spring water supplies the table and
rocms. Write for souvenir booklet before deciding
your summer outing. Rates. IS to SO week
special rates for families. ). PRESCOTT WRIGHT
Mgr. Brooksde; W. Va. Additional particulars
second 1oor Mertz bldg. .y2O-u
Evening star., 1898-07-23
A Receptive Pupil.

A Receptive Pupil.
From the jewelers. Weekly.
Bridget, these are swers. I
nope you'll not call them jugs any more"
,Bridget-"Thank yez, mum. Sure, an is
these others mine, tooY'
Evening star., 1898-07-23
An INTERVIEW WITH MINISTER WI
assurances of a Hearty Welcome
in the Orient.
AWAKENING OF AN EMPIRE
J Written for The Evening Star.

UU7U TING FANG. the
wv Chinese minister to
Evening star., 1898-07-23
SUMNER RESORTS.
VENTNOR, N. j.

CARISBRooKE INN. yENTNoR. n. JON THE
beach, one mile below Atlantic City; away from
the noise of the scashore metropolis: ten-minute
trolley connections; refined family resort: every
modern hotel appointment. capacity double this
season. CHAS. NJ OFT, Prop. tes-52t
Evening star., 1898-07-23
BLUE MOUNTAINS.

BLUE MOUNTAINS.
DOUBLING GAP WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
MELVILLE, PA.
An ideal health and pleasure resort; 2. 900 Il.
elevation; dry climate; nodern hotel refined
environment reasonable rates. For illustrated
circular address
iyI9-s m w m I:ESopcF AT prpr r,Dr-x-rp r-
Evening star., 1898-07-23

HOTEL ROYAL, ROYAL AVENUE-GREAT IN
al Its appointments; hot and cold baths; Lithia
water; broad verandas; cool and healthful Ad-
dress CAPT. c. GRIMES. Manager, Front Royal,
Va Terms moderate 1y7-lm
THE SUMMIT HOUSE AT HARPER'S FERRY
w Va, opens June is. Send for circular and
terms Address Miss JENNIE CHAMBERS.
Clerk my243ms
Evening star., 1898-07-23

CARLTON HOTEL-NEw MANAGEMENT: d.
rectly on the beach accommodates 4o0s orches-
ira: cunning; fishing. Send FOR booklet TeFna
81 to S12 per week. KELLY & WEAVER
je2Q-2m
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A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

When Miss Stearns was here last fall
and spoke upon public Libraries she said
Manitowoc was one of the four cities 10
the state of Wisconsin, having popula-
ton of 5000 or over, which did not have
public library. The daily papers have
informed US tina. the other three have
since attained or are about to attain this
desirable object.
Manitowoc boasts OF her churches and
her schools bit Is strangely apathetic up
on the question OF a library. Yet there Is
not reader or student 10 the communi-
ty to whom such an institution would
not be Immediately beneficial, while it's
influence for good would exceed that OF
any one of those other agencies.
How necessary institutions OF this kind
once established, become may be illus
trated by the experience of teacher in
Milwaukee.
Her school was located at distance
from the library and when the system Of
distribution through sub stations was
carried out in that city, her school was
made headquarters OF sub-statiOn. She
says that before that time her pupils new
er visited the public library, and had felt
no more interest in it than If it had be-
lOnged to the city Of London. But from
the time of the first issue of books the
interest increased daily, and when at a
certain vacation orders we're received to
send in all the books to the main station
the disappointment was so great that she
arranged to have her pupils 90 with her
to the main library where their wants
could be supplied.
The attention paid to juvenile lItera-
ture is one OF the main features OF a mod.
ern library. or the 300l volumes issued
in one month by the Milwaukee library
these figures are not from a recent re-
por) 766 or over twenty five per cent
were juvenile literature. And it may be
said that the books now issued to the
young by public libraries are more care
fully selected than those generally pur-
chased by parents.
A public library. however, must be &C
companied by public reading room
which must be made hospitable resort
for any person who would like to spend
his leisure in research or reading. Here
must be found the principal dallies and
weekly newspapers, the scientific journals
current literature of all kinds.
The establishment Of this public good
vests, by recent laws. in the vote OF our
common council. We trust that our city
fathers will not long allow US to be with.
out this great public good. CLIO.