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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
AT the NORTH END.

The only line of business in which
there is any dullness noticeable in this
section is the building line. The reason
for this is said on the one hand TO be
the high price of building materials and
on the other hand the reason is alleged
to be that the number of tenements
and residences in this section is already
sufficient. The latter reason is not
a very strong one for some of the tene-
ments in this section are only worthy
of the name. because any other name
that would approach true description
thereof would give offence to land
lords. Perhaps the best reason for the
dullness of trade is the fact that a
building boom Is about the last boom
I'm prosperity wave.
The fair OF the Holy Name parish
for the benefit OF the new church will
continue q week longer than at first In
tended and will close week from next
Tuesday.
The Apollo Whist Club will hold its
first May festival in Wanskuck hall on
tomorrow (Friday) evening. IL prom
ises to be merry time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
PAWTUxET VALLEY.

The annual basket social of Narra-
gansett Tribe. No. Q, I. o. II. NJ, held
in Engine hall. Natick. was one of the
most successful ever held in this place.
The attendance was large and the
mock initiation much enjoyed.
The light on the Centreville water
ing trough has become darkness. 1t is
feared that the horses will take to
drinking beer from we'll lighted sa-
looms IL the darkness continues.
Mr.. Christopher Dexter of Natick
sustained an accident in Providence
Tuesday, while riding on an electric
car limb blown from a tree by the
gale struck him throwing him with
great force 10 the ground fracturing
three of his ribs.
Mrs. John Duffy, who met with Sc
rious accident at Riverpoint last week,
Is slowly improving.
The residents OF Washington are
much shocked at the sudden death by
apoplcxy OF Postmaster John A. Chase.
Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday evening a midget minstrel
entertainment and concert for the ben
eft Of st. Marys Sunday school,
Crompton, was held in Convent hall.
Arctic. The attendance was large the
efforts of the young people to please
was much appreciated.
Mr.. Charles Weaver telegraph oper-
ator at the depot of the Consolioa'~'
railroad at Centreville has severed his
connection with the road. During his
three years service at Centreville he
has given satisfaction and after a
brief vacation will attach himself to
another branch of the business.
An accident occurred to Mr.. Pierre
Maynard of Fiskeville at the dye
house OF the Interlaken mill. Ark
wright, yesterday. He was caught in
the belt OF a tentering machine and
hurled with much violence TO the floor.
He received medical attendance on
being removed to his residence.
The remains OF Mrs. Mary who died
at the residence of her son in Pawtuck-
ct, were inferred yesterday in the GEM
etery Of $. S. Peter and Paurs. Phenix.
For many years the deceased was a
highly respected resident Of the valley.
The funeral of Mrs. Tabitha Ingra-
ham, well known and much-respect-
ed resident of North Scituate. occurred
from her late residence in this place
yesterday.
The second morning Of the strike at
the Natick mills found the ranks of
the strikers largely increased by the
addition of the doffers who went out
but returned TO work few days ago.
Later in the day their demands were
granted and a number returned TO
work.
AIT a meeting last evening in the mill
Office the parents of the boys who are
out promised to send them back to
work and this morning found them all
back in their old places. but il is not
known at present that they will stay
at work and noon time may find them
out again.
John Barber OF Prospect HILL who
ENLISTED in the navy a few months ago,
came home last evening on furlough.
A number of young men of Natick
are organizing a ball team for the
coming summer season to play with
clubs in neighboring towns. When
completed the team is TO be equipped
in bright new uniforms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
MARINE CORPS VETERANS
HOLD So n ANNUAL MEETING,

The 99th annual meeting of the Prov
idence Marine Corps of Artillery vet
eran Association was held last eve-
ning in the armory on Benefit street,
Col. Russell presiding. After the reg
ular routine business and reports of
committees, flhe following board OF OFF,
GERS was elected
Colorel-Elisha Dyer; lieutenant coll
onel-C. C. Gray; major-John ID. Lew
is: captain--Joseph II. Tanning; first
lieutenant-o ,ert III. Hagar: second
Nsutenarlt- Benjamin H. Child; adtu-
tant-George B. Peck: assistant adju-
tant-George G. Nightingale; quarter
master-Herry T. Sisson; assistant
quartermaster-Phl $. Chase: COM
missary-George NJ. Grant; assistant
commissary- Gideon Spencer; pay
masser-R III. Deming; assistant pay
master-Frank A. Rhodes; chaplain
Rev. j. ]. Wooley: judge advocate
Lorin NJ Cook; assistant judge advo-
cate-Frank s. Arnold: surgeon-John
d. Lance; clerk-Frank A. Williamson;
secretary and treasurer-W. G. Sim
mons; bugler-Louis Schmttt.
Also committee on field day. Col.
w. G.. Simmons. George G. Tingley,
Louis T.. DeWolf. S. l.. Carpenter and
G.. c. Nightingale were elected.
An excellent supper was then served.
after which addresses were made by
Lieut.. Col. c. G. Gray. Capt. Joseph II.
Tanning and Adjutant Peck. and the
meeting came TO a close with the sing
ing of "Auld Lang Syne."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
COMJURERS' MISHAPS.
Sometimes They Are Ludlcrous and
Sometimes Fatal.
Al Least Six Persons Have Been KILLED
While Giving The "BulIst Trick"

professional magicfans sometimes
meet with some ludicrous mishaps."
said Lawrence Crane. whose feats os
audiences this week. more especially
early IN their careers. though the best
OF them are liable TO them at all times.
IL is the really clever magician, how
ever who never loses his presence OF
mind, and, no matter what goes wrong,
audience or at once so alters his trick
that few, II any. OF the spectators re-
alize what iras occurred
Among the whole category OF mis-
haps, however. none has proved fatal
excepting those caused through the
bullet trick. which has brought fame To
dozens OF conjurers and death TO at
least six performers. This trick con-.
sists in the performer loading a pistol
with q leaden bullet and allowing one
OF the spectators to fire at him, VIII IN
he catches the bullet between his teeth.
THE secret lies in the fact that IN
loading the pistol the magician svn-
stitutes a bullet made of black lead "
the leaden bullet, while the genuine
bullet Is secretly slipped into the con-
jurer's mouth.
only rev months ago cOn1urer
handed the pistol 10 a young man fer
,he purpose Of firing. While the con-
jurer was returning 10 the stage the
man introduced another bullet into the
pistol.
'The pistol was then discharged and
the bullet crashed through the brain of
the conjurer. who fell dead. The man
who had fired the pistol was immed-
ately arrested, but was acquitted
Still more tragic was another case
in which an ingenious performer made
up to represent William Tell, and each
night would shoot an apple from the
head OF his son. the bullet being after
ward found embedded in the apple.
THE feat was of course nothing more
than trick: but one evening. through
mistake. the leaden bullet was fired
from the gun. the boy being killed. The
conjurer was sentenced 10 six months
imprisonment for homicide. and short
ly after his release from prison died in
a lunatic asylum"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
HAPPY WOMEN.
Plenty Of Them in Providence,
And They Have Good
Reason For 1t.

Wouldn't any woman be happy
After years of backache suffering,
DAYS Of misery. nights OF unres&.
The distress of urinary troubles,
She finds relief and cure?
No reason why any Provid ,noe
reader
Should suffer in the face of evidence
like this:
Mrs. Annie Hanley. residing at rs
Marvin street. says: From the re-
suits obtained from a course of the
treatment prescribed by Doan Kidney
10 any one. While | was not seriously
troubled with kidney complaint. my
back ached and felt so lame and sore
that after doing any household work
] could not rest we'll nights. also had
attacks OF headaches az dizziness
which caused me great zeal OF an
noyance. one OF my friends. Mrs. Ho-
ban, told me about Doan's Kidney Pills
proving satisfactory In her case. and I
decited to try them One box was suf-
ncent to reileve me OF bnckache and
palms In my head Up to date there
has been no recurrence OF the trouble"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
ali dealers; price 80 cents. Sent by
mail on receipt of price. Foster-Mil-
burn CO.. Buffalo. n. Y, sole agents
for the United states.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
FIRE BRIatD! At xEITH's.

Keith's new theatre gets handsome
recognition from recent issue of the
Fireman's Herald, which says: AT one
OF the principal theatres In Providence.
r. I..-Keith's new theatre--there is es-
tablshed a regularly formed fire brigade.
composed of a majority Of the employees.
They are put through daily drill in the
use of the different appliances for fight
ing n possible fire,
Quoting this. the Insurance Index of
New York and Boston. adds: our con-
temporary should have extended the
scope OF its reference so as to include all
Of the houses controlled by Mr. Keith.
as every one OF his theatres contains as
efficient corps OF firemen as is to be
found anywhere. In fact. II may be said
that no theatres IN the country are as
safe from fire as those controlled by this
prince of vaudeville managers"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
LORRAINE STRIKERS.
They Again Meet and Decide by Vote
10 Remain Out Of the Mill.
Pattern Wsans Quit Because They Were
Required 10 Do Regular Work.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Lor-
raine striking weavers was held yester-
day. when a vote to continue the strike
was again taken.
Six pattern weavers at the mills quit
work. claiming that the management
required them to do work which be-
longed to the regular looms of the
strikers. 1t was voted to organize the
weavers at the Westerly branch OF
the company's mills I'm the name Of the
Socialist Labor and Trades Alliance.
the statement being made that the
weavers there were dissatisfied and
would probably strike In sympathy.
could they have the union support, ac-
cordingly the organizing there Will
commence Saturday.
IL is believed that a strike at West
erly will hasten the settlement of the
strike here. and there will be an earn
est effort To that end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
AUBURN.

Rev. ]. r. Marsh of Providence will
assist Mr.. Peacock, pastor of the Nor
wood church, at beth the morning and
evening services next Sunday.
A violin concert was given in Provi-
dence last Tuesday night by Miss Mar
tha Sandager and Miss Lydia Watson,
pupils.of Miss Helen May Butler.
Major Weed gave lecture in the
lecture room of the Free Baptist church
last evening. The lecture was illus
trated and very interesting to the large
audience I'm attendance.
March 1, 1897. he crossed the Rfo
Grande from El Paso into Mexico, TAX
ing il leisurely, noticing everything of
interest, and reached the grand old city
of Mexico, September 9. 1897, having
ridden 50Sl miles since leaving Port
land. All over the Mexican republic. or
in 20 states, Major Weed travelled on
his wheel, on horseback, on railroad
and by various conveyances until Feb
ruary 3, 1899, when he left that country
at Progresso, Yucatan, and went by
steamer to Havana, and after short
stop reached New York February IL,
1899, having Travelled a little over 1900
miles. or this distance l1.463 miles
were ridden on his bicycle, which in
cluded SllS miles in the Mexican repub-
lie.
A large force of men is at work on
tho electric road at Eden Park.
The Cranston High school team will
nIay another game I'm the interscholas-
tic league tomorrow. II is probable
that Thurbers arm will be in condi-
ton so that he can pitch the entire
game. The locals have sustained two
bad defeats during the past week. one
az the hands of the La SALES and one
by the Pastimes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
She Said She Would Get Them but Instead
She Secured a Revopr.
PROMPTLY FIRED ON THE INTRUDER
Rs Fled, Falling Over BaIustsrs Mrs. IoInsr
Fired Again, and. as She supposed, klis1 Him.
He Escaped When Sac Sought Assistance.

Stockbridge. Mass. May 17.-Mrs. II.
p. Joyner was being praised on all sides
yesterday for the GOODNESS and bravery
which she displayed yesterday after
noon during an encounter with q
masked house breaker at her residence.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Joyner. who
lives opposite one of the large busi-
ness blocks in the centre of the village
Of Curtisville, part OF Stockbridge,
when up stairs, was met in one OF the
chambers by a man, who demanded
all her valuables. She told him 10 walt
a minute and she would get them. Then
going to a dressing stand that stood in
the bed room, she took a revolver from
a drawer. and turning quickly, fired
two shots at the intruder. who jumped
for the door. and in his haste fell over
the balusters to the floor of the lower
hallway, where he stretched out ap-
parently lifeless. AS he lay there Mrs.
Joyner fired two more shots at him
from the landing above. Believing she
had killed the man. Mrs. Joyner set
about securing. assistance. She came
down stairs, and in order TO reach the
outside door, was compelled to step di-
rectly over the PROSTATE body lying in
the ertry. She rushed across the street
to the house of Howard Newton, but
before she could make known her err
rand she had tainted away. After a
time she recovered consciousness suf-
ficiently TO tell her story and Mr.. New
ton, summonng assistance. went to her
house as quickly as possible. but the
man had made his escape. The sheriff
took charge of the case and searching
parties were sent out in all directions
to apprehend the burglar. while the Of
ficials of towns throughout Berkshire
county were notified TO be on the look
out for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
Ministers, Diplomats and Members Of the
Cabinet 10 Attendance
INTERESTS OF ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Referred 10 Ina FsIIotous Manner by Mr.. Cho,is.
+, and Which England Gave In Certain American
CalamIdss Cordial Reception.

London, May 17.--Mr. Joseph H..
Choate. the United States Ambassador,
was the special guest at dinner last
evening OF the Ancient Company Of
Fishmongers. The assemblage, which
was very distinguished. included the
Chinese, Swiss and Servian ministers,
Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson, Perma-
nent Under Secretary OF State for For
egn Affairs. and other foreign officials
the Australian Federation delegates,
the Colonial agents. the Earl of Cork.
Lord Denbigh. and many members Of
the House of Commons.
Early in his speech Mr.. Choato re-
marked: Forget your wars and inter-
nal connections. and look quietly in the
faces of the diplomatic representatives
of the world who are bringing you only
messages OF peace"
The applause which greeted this ap-
parent commonplace could only be ap-
preciated by those who knew that the
principal topic of conversation had
been the cordial reception of the Boer
delegates in New York.
Later Mr.. Choate amid vociferous
applause after humorously referring
TO the fact that Americans knew Lon
don better than Londoners said: From
people who have such mutual inter-
ests as these you do not neei logd
professions of friendship. 1t would be
hard indeed, TO dissolve such ties. We
are pursuing the same ends and ac-
tions speak louder than W. ,ds.'
He then went on TO refer 10 English
aid in the hour of certain American
calamities like the Chicago fire, With
their reflex American aid in the day of
Irish famine. And last, and not
least" he said, II would refer TO the
ship loads of food now leaving the
United States for India" loud ap-
plause.)
The speech was one of the most sue
cessfu and humorous yet maie by the
United States Ambassador.
"A Boston wit once said" he OBJ
served, that all good Amer cans went
TO Paris when they died. but you can
take my words for it, thai they all
flock to London while alive"
Mr.. Choate facetiously refereed TO
the endless disputes over the fisheries
questions. remarking that sucn mat
tiers although vehemently discussed
would not make them enemies.
He rather took the audience by sur
prise when he declared that lin West
minister Hall and other homes of ora
tory in England. there have been as
many noble blows struck and as many
pregnant words uttered on behalf OF
the independence of America as there
have been for the integrity OF the Brit
ish Empire"
All the members of the United States
Embassy were present and Mr.Choate's
reception throughout the evening was
enthusiastic.
Mai. Gen. Alfred Edward Turner. in
a remarkable speech frankly admitted
that Great Britain was not able to
support an army adequate to her de-
fence. and he said There is danger
nearer home and more immediate than
we think"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
0L.NEYvlliE.

There are but few people who be-
lieve that Olneyvlle was favored with
a shower OF fish Tuesday afternoon
Those who are still doubtful can visit
the square and look on the display win
dow OF John O'Connell. and there will
see one of the largest Of the horn
pouts that came with the storm.
The call for the Financial town meet
ing for the town Of Johnston TO be held
Monday. May 2Sth. Is being printed.
Olneyville Council Royal Arcanum.
held an entertainments I'm Library hall.
last evening which was well attended
and very enjoyable program was
given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
LOSS OF BRITISH BARK IRANIAN
DUE TO AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT

Victoria, b. c.. May 17-Auvices by
the Empress of India from Yokohama
say that naval court of inquiry at
Yokohama TO investigate the circum-
stances OF the wreck of the British bark
Iranan found the captain guilty OF an
error OF Judgment.
French property holders of Yokohama
have Jointly addressed a protest 10
their consul against certain parts OF
the income tax on rents. The protest
has been forwarded To the French min
lister at Toxic for submission to the
Japanese government.
Pritchard Morgan OF the Pritchard
Morgan Mining concession in Korea
left for Banff TODAY Mr.. Morgan goes
10 London ~ consul general for Korea.
lie - the first European to- be granted
an Interview privately with the Korean
emperor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
NEWPORT ARTILLERY CANNOT GO
TO PARIS AS AN ARMED BODY

A dispatch from Washington states
that the application of the Newport
Artillery to visit the Paris exposition
as an organized military company
bearing arms has been refused by the
French government. This application
was transmitted to France by the state
department. In its answer the Fren. q
government makes the refusal general,
saying that il has decided not to grant
permission to foreign militia to visit
Partisan organized bodies during the
exposition
The decision will also apply to a Gin
cinnat militia company which desired
TO go TO Paris, and II will also prevent
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company OF Boston from wearing their
Uniform in Paris after they have con-
cluded their visit TO England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

SUBSISTING
ON CHARITY.
100000 People In India
Being Fed by Government.
IN The CENTRAL PROVINCES.
Men, Women and Children Are Breaking
Stone 10 Secure Sustenance.
EARN ENOUGH ToPREvENT STARVING
The Msihoi Of Relief Work In Operation In Thou
SANDS Of Towns In the Central Provinces
Seems 10 Be Effe,lYa

London, May 17.-Deallng with the
famine In the central provinces of In
d.a, which have an area equal to that
of Austria. and a population of nearly
100000, and which were formerly
most prosperous, the Daily Chronicles
correspondent at Bilaspur writes:
THE demand for government assist
ance is unparalleled. In one district 40
per cont. are dependent on the Sirkar
for their daily bread. In two others,
the percentage is over 80. In the whole
area there are 100000 people WIN no
other sources OF subsistence than gov
ernment chaiity.
in the eastern division, where the
crop failure was the most complete, we
have had the best opportunity of seeing
the gigantic organization evolved for
graphing with the famine. The alb
omination OF desolation is here. Not a
toiler is seen in the fields. When the
last rains failed and the rude peasan-
try saw the young rice shoots blasted
by the fierce August sun, they were left
without resources, and the few silver
ornaments which every Indian family
possess went at last. Then they crowd
ed the relief works by hundreds OF
thousands.
Three miles out from Bilaspur 1900
persons are busy adding TO the long list
of tanks constructed by famine labor.
Further on stone breaking Is in pro-
gress and peasants who have never be-
fore handled any implements save those
of husbandry, wrestle manfully with
the crow-bar and boring tools. When
the rock is broken, women and young
sters ply little hammers. An able bod
led man earns three cents, women two
cents and a half and children two
cents. To European ears this wage
sounds preposterously low. IL the price
OF grain increases the wages increase.
and vice versa, so that a full days toll
secures TO every worker a sufficiency OF
food. No work. no pay. The old and
feeble are drafted into the weakly
gangs. They would be infinitely bet
ter in the camp kitchen which is al
ways open TO them. But the Indian
peasant woman breads the 'kankalk-
hama with the same unreasoning aver
sion that the English poor have for the
workhouse. They love to handle money.
and even these wrecks of humanity lay
by a few pies (about u OF a cent? OF
their miserable pttance and starve
their shrunken bodies In order to get
morsel of opium or tobacco.
"The type OF relief work described at
Bilaspur is found by thousands in the
central provinces, and the aid given TO
the able-bodied people seems sufficient
and the kitchens and hospitals are well
managed But the penny wage for
weakly gang is insufficient. / am as
sured however. that il will be raised"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
Mr. KEITH RETURNS FROM 1HE SOUTH.

on which he recently enjoyed an extend
cd cruise i'm Southern waters. has Just
returned 10 Boston. its owner having
come North somewhat earlier by rail.
Mr. Keith's trip was exceedingly en-
fovoble: and not only was ne the recipi-
emf uf many very cordial couttesies I'm the
various Southern cities visited. but he
has returned materially benefited Ia
health, although the cruise was made
rather for recreation purposes than be
cause of any necessary considerations
Of health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
What Shalt We Have for Dessert ?

Tm- question arises In the family ev-
cry day. Let US answer II today. Try
Jeli-O. a delicious and healthful des-
sert. Prepare In two minutes NO
boiling, no baking, simply add boil-
fr- water and set TO cool Flavors:-
Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and Straw
boy Get a package at your grocers
today. 10 cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
KEITH WILL NOT LEASE MINERS.

The report in some newspapers that
Mr. II. r. Keith was 20 lease Miners
thoritatively denied. General Manager
Albee says we have not secured and
do not want Miners There Is no founda-
tions F"