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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
GEORGE W. EASTERBRC0KS DEAD.
recsassd Vas Wer-Krosn Nexsiea In the
ToEn OF EhslcI.

George w. EasterbrOoks of Bristol
probably the oldest and best known
newsdealer in Rhode Island. died yes
terday at his home in that town. aged
IS. He had been in business as a trad
er for more than half century. He
was a lifelong Democrat and took a
deep interest in public affairs although
never accepting office from his party.
Mr.. Easterbrooks was "a member Of
ST. Adams lodge OF Masons Of Bristol.
He was born in Bristol where he spent
his whole life. When young man he
married Miss Catherine ID. Gladding If
Newport She died Nav H. 1873 Three
sons and two daughters were born of
this marriage and are residents of
Bristol.
He married the second time Miss
Alice Church. daughter OF the late
Henry Church of BRISTOL. There are
four small children from this union.
Besides a widow and nine children. the
deceased leaves brothers. one of whom
is + A. East. .rbroolSs OF Bristol. other
brothers reside In Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
bhTI.SAL00h LEAGUE.
The Sap'Iln'e,d.nl RL 4. Q. Chsj hiss,, an
Address Before The Young Wom,n's rTu

Rev. a. B. Christy. superintendent q,
the Rhode Island ....4-saloon I,eagpe
spoke last evening before the young
Women's Christian Temperance Union
at the Mathewson Street Nj. L. church
In the course OF his remarks he con.
demned the alleged sale OF LIQUOR at
Roger Williams Park. The speaker
used several lantern slides 10 emnha-
size his words, and by these slld1s no
traced the life Of the person who A.
Drought under the influence OF liouor
from the cradle To adult life. giving t.
lustrations of miserable novels which
were occupied by the families 80
drunkards and presenting other phases
OF tne temperance question.
lie also spoke OF work OF the leo ,,,.
IN this state, ana said that IS cases bad
been Prosecuted by the leaplls 81 Co..
OF which q had been won in the love.
courts. and there were 100 more road,
70 be pushed. AIR. Christy gava - as
his opinion that the tstrlct court a.,
providence was more friendly III ~
saloon Interests than other courts IN
tne stale ID been found to be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
CAPT. ABBOT ORDERED
TO MADISON BARRACKS
Former Commander of the First
Rhode Island Volunteers to DO
Garrison Duty for a Short Time.

Capt. Charles w. Abbot Jr.. 18th
United States Infantry, late colonel
OF the First Rhode Island United States
Volunteer Infantry who is at present
on sick leave at his home In Warren,
has received orders from the war de-
partment TO report for duty at Madison
barracks, n. Y. the order 70 take ef-
feet at the expiration OF Capt. Abbots
present extension of sick leave.
Capt Abbot, in speaking OF the or
der, said that he was to perform tenn
porary duty at Maolson barracks,
which are located at Sacket Harbor. on
the northeast shore of Lake Ontario.
where his assignments viii be light and
in the nature of the ordinary garrison
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

routine. His physician, Capt. Edgar A.
Mearns, post surgeon at For. Adams'
has certified that Capt. Abbott VIII DC
physically unfit TO be assigned 10 ac-
live duty with his regiment, which is
now I'm the ph.Appiues, for at least four
months capt. Abbott viii report at
Madison barracks probably before the
end OF next week in spite of the fact
that ne had looked for further eX-
tension of his sic. leave.
capt Abbott received his promotion
10 captain from first lieutenant April
26. 1895, having been appointed hrst
Lieutenant September l. 1887, and Sec
ond lieutenant February l6, 1881. His
rank as colonel in the volunteer service
dates from May 10, 1898. He is at
tached TO Company G.. and rs a gradu-
ate OF the Infantry and Cavalry School.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
The WESTERLY GRANITE CASE.
Claim hfd5 Thai ih) r coysr Is Blasting Rick
C:n.ran o lha C.u,is Or sr

The notable controversy between the
SIN tn Granite company and the Joseph
Newall Granite Company was before
the appellate court today on the rep
resentation of counsel for the Newalls
tnat the receiver had contrary to the
decree OF the court blasted solid rock
at the quarries I'm Westerly. Lorln A.
COOK, the rece yer, said he had only
complied with the order of the court
IN regard 10 furnishing customers with
stone The case went over for a week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

George II. Disley of this city, has
been granted pension of sl2 month.
Patrick Collins, 16 years old, has been
missing from his home. at the rear of
1SS Public street. <.nce o'clock yes
terday morning.
Sergeant f. j. Smith gave still
alarm at 6:2O last evening, for a fire in
an ash bin in the yard of 43 Clemence
street. Hose rs responded.
Castine Muccina pleaded not guilty
in the Sixth district court, today, to
keeping a common nuisance and was
held in $1,000 for trial next Friday.
James Tower OF $40 South Main street
fell down stairs at O'Clock Thursday
afternoon and fracturing his leg, was
sent TO the Rhode Island Hospital.
John III. Richardson of Lockwood
street, was adjudged insane in the
sixth district court. today. and was
ordered committed to the state hospi-
tai for the insane.
James kiley and Frank Ryan were
sent to the state farm for six months
each. by Judge Sweetland, today, on
the charge of being sturdy beggars, To
which both pleaded guilty.
An attempt was made to break and
enter Albert Bylunds saloon, S43 At
wells avenue at 1918 this morning by |
prying open a back window. a noise |
was made ana the marauder fed.
The alarm from box 27 at Ass this |
morning was for slight fire und n a |
bench in Babcock & stones jewelry
shop on the fourth floor OF 400 Pine
street. No damage was done The alarm
was given by Thomas Clemence. Lean
der Peck owns the building.
Oscar Zull of "a Lorimer avenue re-
ports that between 12 and / O'Clock
yesterday morning he saw a susp-
clously acting man hanging about his
back yard Charles Warren of 16S Gov
ernor street saw man In r. $. How
lands yard 90 Manning street at 1906
this morning, and teephoned 10 the
Third station. The police could not find
him.
Raffaele Scorpio pleaded not guilty
In the Sixth district court. today, when
charged with assaultng Sisto Gautier
and was held in 5000 for trial next
Friday. Seorpio claimed that Gauteri
first hit him on the thumb. and that
he was obliged to strike i'm self-de-
fence. He showed a SCARED thumb To
prove his assertion. The bruises were
clearly those made by teeth
John George. colored, who had once
before been before the Sixth district
court, on the charge of non-support
and who had failed to keep his promise
TO do something for his family. was
arrested just as he was about TO leave
town. yesterday, and today Judge
sweetlend gave him six months
ticket good at the state farm.
Llgat Battery A, II. l. NJ. had a most
enjoyable canoe at the armory. last
evening. and the drill han was prettilv
decorated with flags, bunting. u9lms
and other potted plants. The guests
were received by Lieut.. Weaver
sergts.smithies and Hopkins. Corn. Lees
ana Trumpeter Lincoln and music
was furnished by the Providence or
chestra. 1t was most delightful
gathering, and the dancers held the
floor until late hour.
|
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
HALL CUT OF JAIL.
Alter SeIVrg His SsnerCe fe Tad Costs and
VIII Leave HI Sla.e Tonight.

Robert +. Hall who some time ago,
attempted to pass a forged check on
Michael Moy, a Pawtucket newsdealer.
having served his sentence came into
court and paid the costs OF his trial.
lie w be escorted 20 the New York
boat this afternoon anil watched untll
the boat leaves its dock. The authori-
ties claim TO have reasons to Justify
their precautions concerning Mr. Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
Se-msr Euiekl hshora.

San Francisco. Dec. 2.-The steamer
Eureka. which left San Francisco. Nov.
IL mas gone ashore near Coos Bay. II
as not Know whether any lives were
lost. She carried a crew OF about five
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
DYoice relHol Amended.

The divorce petition OF Mabel r Low
EFT vs.. Albert J. Lovott was bv consent
50 amended I'm the appellate court to-
day as 90 strike aut 50 much of tho
peution as related TO the custody OF
children. VA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
NEWSLETS.

He stood beside that couch so fair
He'd bought il for "A1 Best Curle'
Hair
And saw the stui.lng leaking out,
Then wildly rang his wrathful shout,
"Excelsior!'
Brooklyn Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
Ovorol Pelttn rIscon .nlat.

by decree entered I'm the appellate
cSu5t cs I,,, this morning in the divorce cause
"a Lli49o IN Atherton VS. Edward Ath-
continued. '9 N's-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
Oisna;rs crdsed 10 C Csc Tcs,mun

In the cause OF Rodney +. Dyer ct al.
vs.. Cranston print works "a decree was
entered today ordering the defendants
to close their testimony before the
master, Samuel NJ. Gray. bv January
/. 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
Andrew Mack. in THE Last of the
Rohans."
--.o.--
KEITH's NEW THEATRE-Continu-
Gus performance.
--.o:-
EMPIRE-"The New Devils Auction"
-.o.-
OLYMPIC--Bowery Burlesquers.
-:o:-
WESTMINSTER--Je -Jeffries- -Sharkey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

Can now secure their regular cou,.o -.
Tor the exira Messiah concert with 80
Clara Butt Seats now really at o5 nutics
Exchange. ''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
The WEATHER.
Far and Colder TtnIghi, Fair Tomorrow With
Fresh korhery Winds.

Washington, Dec. 2.--For New Eng
land: Fair; colder tonight; Sunday
fair; fresh westerly to northerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

flNCWs GOLDEN WEDDiNG. n pure ryo
whiSkcV suitable for family or medicinal
use, Al n hottle. TIiOS. CRIMES a BRO,
Dorrance ana Washington streets. Tel. lIsa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02
Special notice.

In view of the approaching fact that the
years for m many Teedy & families ami to supply with this
earlier this season than hitherto.
To insure reaching deserving poor for whom it is in
tended-prompty and without pubcthe following system
distribution has been decided upon earnestly requested
to nave furnished with COAL read and carefully
tions here given
FIRsTThe delivered without any charge whatever
direct to the homes those us bv the
authorized persons named below.
SECOND-The coal distribution made needy family apply
ing through the channels without any as to
creed color nationality
Falls Valley Falls North and South Auleboo Woon
socket oneyvle, Cranson centervlle Pawtuxet
FOURTHThe of deserving family needing coal will be
@ t @ on our oooks only when sent TO Us signed
Police the Pastors of any Congregation the officers
any Cha rabe institution in the Cities
FIFTH-postiyey personal applications will
BY mail addressed MaaUFAcrURERs OUTLET CO., pfo% Ss-
dence r. l., and adding the of the
envelope the words coal distribution
SIXTHAs number of worthy families deprived
of their share the distribution by or Insult
cent address given by those sending their application par
us with names Give full Street number City
mention location of tenement family is
away working during the day give information which
viii insure delivery of coal promptly Lack Of preeaution
desired and necessary coal.
SEVENTH.We will send coal request Of the gentlemen
whom the coal is wanted to be unworthy financially
able to obtain the without assistance. We
request application for coal be you are
personally acquainted with the needs applicants OF have
satisfied yourself their condition
the distribution. The really needy families in our
midst those want to reach mposers
o their coal
Bids for coal will be days and coal
dealers III the sections herein communicate
with MS The distribution will take place the
various lists completed.
NINTH-PLEGSE TAKE NOTICE. applications for coal rust
be sent TO us on or before Saturday Dec o'clock
and positively application be considered or name
entered after that date and hour.
In conclusion ask the hearty cooperation Of those
from whom we have decided 10 accept
ton behalf OF those whose walk
in life permits of te participation the corning fesvy
and Christmas cheer 10 which looks with
joyous anticipation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

5ickep snd general printing for socinis. etc
>. !. Ryder 20. a. Washingion, cor. Eddy 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-02

In conclusion we ask the hearty cooperation Of those
behalf whose needs are great and whose walk
in life permits of e participation corning stivity
and Christmas cheer 10 which mankind with
joyous anticipation.
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into the dark coach and ordered the whole

into the dark coach and ordered the whole
party to surrender.
Just say what you want" said voice
in the gloom. land We'll pass 1t out to
you
The sheriff became busy with some
curves and reverse curves now, and made
no reply.
Presently the governor came to the win
dow in the rear door again and called up
the sheriff
I'VE are now nearing the border" he
won't know you over there. Here you
stand for law and order. and 1 respect
you. though 1 don't care to meet you per-
sonally, but over the border you'll only
stand for your sentence-two years for car
rying cannon on your hip-and then
they'll take you away to prison.
The sheriff made no answer
Now we're going to slow down at the
line to about twenty miles an hour. more
or less. and If you'll take little friendly
advice you'll fall off,
The train was still running at furious
pace. The whistle sounded, one long. wild
scream, and the speed of the train slack
ened.
the sheriff stood the lower step.
The door opened and the governor step
ped out on the platform, followed by his
companions.
II arrest you,'' the sheriff shouted, "all
of YOU
But you can't-you're in British Column
bia,' the men laughed.
Let go, now said the governor, and a
moment later the deputy picked himself up
and limped back over the border.
That day i'll Rossland the sale was rati-
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with tobacco. This section is one OF the
best tobacco-ralsing regions of Porto Rico
plants and long tobacco sheds in which the
leaves are dried and cured run up and down
the mountain sides.
The Soil Is Rich.
As We ride over the island we get a good
idea of its soil. 1t is wonderfully fertile
but so rugged and ragged that you would
not think ii could be cultivated. IL it were
arid 1t would be rough as the Rocky
mountains 1t Is only the climate and the
moisture which keeps it green and fertile.
The air is full of water and the conditions
are such that all seeds will grow II YOU
can get a covering for them. If You build
brick wall here and do not paint 1t with
in three years a moss will have formed
upon 1t. In which you can grow lettuce
In our journey notice the different
classes of land in Porto Rico | have al
ready referred to the sugar plantations Of
the coast Further up you GENE To the
plantations OF coffee, tobacco and bananas,
and at the very top the pastures. There
are also pastures lower down, and in places
the tobacco and the coffee grow clear to
the mountain submits.
1t is wonderful indeed how rough some Of
the cultivated land is. The mountains run
down into valleys of wedge shape Much
land is cultivated which would be left ur-
touched in the United States This is SO on
inc nils which are so steep that YOU
would hardly think the crops would hang
to them. so steep that in the United States
the ram would wash all away. Here, how
ever. the moisture gives the soil a thick
vegetation OF earth binders, and IL does not
wash as with us. | believe that the whole
island Is susceptible of cultivation and
that 1t will at some time be great garden
patch largely devoted to fruits and vege-
tables for our city markets.
Interior Cities.
Coming back now to trip over the
mountains, let look at the towns at
which we stop over night. We going
slowly, and are taking four days for the
journey. We spend two nights at Cayey.
1t is a fair sample of an interior Porto
Rcan city. 1t has about 1000 inhabitants,
and covers about as much ground as one Of
our towns of 800.
1t has church and plaza, and bar
racks for soldiers. Its houses are nearly
all one-story cottages, built close to tho
street in blocks of two three. They
all small and some of the best could bs
made for $50 apiece in the United States.
Many of them would not cost 800. Nearly
all of wood. and not a few have iron
roofs. None are plastered. and none have
windows or chimueys. The cooking is dono
upon charcoal; there is no need Of fires for
heat. Few of the houses have gardens
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wire to his chief at Hitler. for the sheriff
had said. Keep your eye on the car
The dispatcher, whose only interest in the
matter was to. run the trains and earn
money for his employer having given writ
ten and verbal orders to the engineer
watched his chance. and when the sheriff
was pounding on the rear door lodged in
at the front. signaling with the bell rope to
the driver to go Franticaily now the dep
uty beat upon the read door of the car but
the men within only laughed as the wheels
ratified over the last switch and left the
lights OF Spokane far behind.
Away they went over a new and crooked
track. the sand and cinders sucking in
round the tail of the train to torment the
,uekiesS deputy. Away over hills and rills
past Hitler, where the sheriff still stood
staring down the darkness after the van
!sniDS engine: over the switches and
through the Seven Devils. while the an
happy deputy hung to the rear railing with
one hand and crossed himself
Each passing moment brought the racing
train still nearer the border-to that inyiSi-
be line that marks the end OF YankeeIand
and the beginning of tho British posses
Sions- The sheriff knew this and beat loud
ly upon the cars door with an iron gun
Inc governor let the sash fall at the top
of the door and spoke, or rather yelled
to the deputy.
To the governors amazement the sheriff
pushed the bottle aside. Dry and dusty
as he was he would not drink He was
too mad TO swallow. He poked his head
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10 the sale Irepnret To make trouble for
thos, who were selling. to prevent the NOV
ing If the seal Of the company to Canada
in short t. stop the sale. They did not go
with guns To the secretary and keeper of
the sea! ard say ''Bide where you be-" but
thy went into court and Sw0re out war
rants for the arrest OF the secretary and
those OF the directors who favored the sale,
charging them with conspiracy.
II was midnight in Spokane
4 black locomotive. hitched to dark
day coach. stood in front of the Great
Northern station. The dim light OF the
gauge lamp showed two nodding figures
In the cab. out on tina platform a man
walked Mp and down. keeping an eye on
the engine. that was to cost him cool
thousand for hundred mile run Pres
entity man with his coat collar about
his ears stepped up into the Yanaway
shook the driver and asked him where he
was gOin'.
Coin TO sleep.S
Tho man would not be denied however
ard when No became too pressing the
driver got ny and explained that the cab
~ his cuHira was his castle and made a
move 1Vifh ~. right foot.
Hold. rric,l hts tormentor. do you
know that yCsi about 10 lay violent
hands upon an officer - the law
NO" sai1 the engineer. but I'll lay a
your trousers IL you don, jump"
The man jumped
Now the chief dispatcher came from the
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of the poems who are glad to be allowed
to live in them, going back and forth to
their work. There are no gardens about
them. for they must buy all they eat
Some have n few chickens and now and
then you see a black razor-backed hog or
two tied to the side of a hut. 1t is always
tied. Nothing is allowed to run at large
In Porto Rico. and hogs tethered by
driving stakes in the ground and fasten-
ing them to these by ropes about their
necks- In some places chickens are tied
out in fields all fastened to stakes.
Porto Rican Village.
NOW the government mules have been
stopped in order that we may take a look
at one of the small towns of our new is
land. We are in the village of Juan-a- Diaz
or of John of God" 1t consists of a
plaza or public square with big succeed
church facing it. and of about twenty
houses built of stucco and wood. to-
gether with a lot of ShackS made of palm
leaves and boards. the homes of the poor
The little town with all outdoors to
build in is made in solid blocks. Each
house has a door and a few have holes for
windows, but no glass.
We can look into some of the rude homes
as we go by, for the doors are open. There
Is but little furniture. some have ham
Many contain cots made in the fashion of
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head of hts bus4nes@lf burglary can be
called a business and has had many thrill
ing experiences while engaged in robbing
the houses of his fellow men.
There is only one good burglar alarm.
said he, when asked how house can best
be protected from the raids of the men
who live by appropriating other persons
belongings There is only one good bur-
glar alarm he continued land that is a
small dog kept In the house at night.
know from experience, and l tell you the
genuine burglar hates a dog worse than
anything else
''The moment one of these nasty. snappy
little terriers begins to bark and race
about the house all the inmates are awak-
ened and away goes the burglars chance
of making haul 1t was little dog that
forced me to retire from the business, and
since then I've, lived an honest life"