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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
WARREN

a large fleet OF sailing craft Is now at
anchor at the mouth of the Kickemuit
Arrangements are being made for boat
race to take place on the Fourth of
July. The course will be triangular
one of six miles. Five boats will COM
pete for the prizes Of handsome PEN
nant
Schofeld and Hathaway are driving
piles in front of their Water street es-
tate for wharf.
The Mechanics Fire company accom-
panied by a number of the members of
the Narragansett company attended the
firemen's muster at Bristol Yesterday.
The Mechanics company appeared Tor the
first time In new uniforms. ~, ~ =
'rhe local branch of the w. c. T. Y.
met with Miss Emma q. Welch on Main
street yesterday afternoon.
James Thorpe, who recenuy resignea
Rusden Machine company, left for New
York with his family this week whence
he will sail for Europe.
The Richmond Gardiner medal contest
for excellence in defamation was held
in the town hall last evening. The at
tendance was very good, ana the au-
testants work by frequent applause. The
exercises opened with singing by the
Rogers high school. march by the MEM
bers of the high school. James ii. Loner-
delivered .'Emmct vindication;' Miss
Lena NJ Davis gave recitation from
Victor Hugo entitled Jean Vatican and
the Savoyard:" James A. Campbell del
iyered the Duluth speech Of J. Proctor
Knott. A selection by the school entitled
I. Hark, the. vesper Hymn followed;
Richard Tobin spoke The New South
ny Henry w. Grady: Miss Ethel q. Nc
kenzie rccited "A Second Trial by Sarah
Winter Kellogg: Miss Eta n. Sanders.
the accompanist of the evening. played
piano solo entitled "Lonergrim' by Ley
bach and for an encore, iDurand concert
waltz. The last speaker of the evening
was Joseph B. Munroe, who delivered
James O. Blaine's eulogy on Garfield.
The program concluded with the singing
of Anchored by the school The Judges
were Rev. Nathaniel B. Cook of War
rem, Mr. Charles Edward Tilley of Hope
street high school of Providence and Mr..
John r. Reynolds, superintendent of
schools in Bristol. Mr. Charles Bosworth.
Gilbert l.. Church, John Lonergan. Ben
iamin Hall. Theodore Easterbrooks, Jas.
Garland and Louis Seymour were ushers.
Large schools Of herring are now pres
ent in the waters of, the Kickemuit
The cottaeers OF Greene's Landing ara
making arrangements for the organiza-
tion of boat club.
Miss Blanche Blanchette died ycster-
day I'm the Goth year OF her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
PAWTUxET.

The annual ladies' day at the Rhode
Island Yacht club house. was held today
and was a genuine success In every par
ticular. being one OF the most success
full events ever held by the club. The
club house was beautifully dressed with
fiags and bunting and presented hand
some appearance Concerts were held
during the afternoon and will be contin-
ued this evening. colored fre will also
be burned this evening and, as was the
case this afternoon, refreshments will be
served TO all those who wish.
Tomorrow the All Saints Memorial
church and Sunday school will hold their
annual excursion TO Seaconnet Point.
An invitation has been extended 10
Trinity chapel Sunday school To join with
them and an enjoyable time is anticipated
The steamer Awashonks has been char
tered tered for the % occasion ,l and VIII Leave
O'Clock sharp. III the day is stormy, the
excursion Will be postponed TO June 30
at the same hour and upon the same
boat
Mrs. A. H. Randall is a guest of friends
in Boston this week.
The Pawtuxet Volunteer Fire company
No. took part in the field day exercises
NJ Bristol yesterday. going down on the
steamer Feronia.
Miss Catharine Sturdy OF Pawtuxet
Neck has been visiting friends I'm Attle-
boro during the past week. 3
A bill providing for a harbormaster for
Pawtuxet Cove has been passed in the
General Assembly. The appointment is
TO be made by the town council
Block Island with a sword fishing party
which includes C.. III. Fuller OF Pawtuxet,
owner of the yacht.
The graduating exercises OF the War
wick avenue school will take place at the
Pawtuxet Baptist church next Friday
evening at 8 o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
WARREN CARRIES
OFF FIRST PRIZE.
Old Gaspee Throws Stream Over 2l3
Feet--Natick Engine Second,
Hay Cart Third.

The Rhode Island state Firemens
league held It's first annual field day
and mustersat Bristol yesterday. The
exercises began with parade. in which
II engines and companies and seven
hose companies took part. The af-
ternoon was devoted to a playout and a
hose reel contest.
The playing contests were carried out
under excellent weather conditions. and
In the presence OF large crowd. The
engine contest came first on the pro-
sramme. four prizes being given-s15o,
800. $50 and SIS, respectively. The
summary was as follows;
Mechanics Fire company OF Warren,
engine Gaspee, 213ft. 10%in.
Natick Fire company OF Natick, en-
gine Natick, 207ft. 7Tin.
Pawtucket Veteran Firemen's asso-
citation. engine Hay Cart. 20lft. 5Bin.
Providence Veteran Firemen's ssso-
citation, engine Gaspee. 19Sft. 41ain.
Pocasset Fire Engine company of
knightsville. engine Ocean. 194ft. 10in.
Rough and Ready veterans of Olney-
vile, engine Nameaug. ls4ft. 4izin.
Volunteer Fire company OF Pawtux-
et, engine Fire King, 1e4ft. 3%in.
Arlington Fire company, engine En-
terplise. 193ft. l0ssin.
Narragansett Engine company OF RI
verside, engine Narragansett. lssft.
11Iain
Woonsocket Veteran Firemens asso-
citation OF Woonsocket, engine Tetcos-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
LADIES' DAY.
Rhods Island Yacht Club OBJ
serving It's Fourteenth Ami
v0rSary at Pawtux0t.

The 18th annual anniversary and la
dies day OF the Rhode Island Yacht
club Is being celebrated today at the
handsome club house at Pawtuxe., the
building being profuseIy decorated with
signal Ngs and bunting, while this eve-
ming " will be brilliantly illuminated,
together with the fleet In the cove.
During the day and evening the music
will be furnished by the National Band
William t. White. leader. and refresh-
ments are being served on the broad
piazzas. Commodore Banigan is enter
tanning large party OF friends on the
flagship Llewelyn, and other boats Of
the fleet are thronged with guests.
The races began at 1880 O'Clock. the en-
try list closing at noon. sharp. They are
divided into three divisions. as follows:
First dvision--Sloops and cutters. s.
foot class. 30-foot class, 25-foot class.
2l-foot class. 1S-foot class, l5-foot class.
Special class. fin keel. fiush deck
sloops.
Second division--Yawls 3o-foot class.
25-foot class.
Third division Cats, 30 foot class, 70
foot class. 2l-foot class. 1S-foot class. 15-
foot class. Special class. one design
boats
y
each class in which two or more boats
sail the course. second prize VIII be
awarded I'm all classes where three OF
more boats sail the course.
Prizes-First division, Glass Thirty
six-foot sloops. $25 and SIS, or cups OF
the same value.
Class 2-Thirty-foot sloops, 800 cup.
special
Glass 3-Twenty-five-foot sloops. s25
and SIS. or cups OF the same value.
Glasses 4. 8 g and Twenty 1s.
15-foot and under and special class fin
keel. flush deck sloops. $40 and 50, on
cups of the same value.
Second division--Class 1--Thirty-foot
yawls, $50 and $40, or cups of the same
value.
Glass 2--Twenty-five-foot yawls. sij
and $3.50, or cups of the same value.
Third 'on--Class 1-Thirty-foot
cats. special 800 cup.
Glasses and 3-Twenty-fve and 21-
foot cats. SIS and $3.50. or cups of tha
same value.
Glasses g. and 6--Eighteen, 15-foot
and under, and special class one-design
boats. $40 and So or cups of the samt
value.
At 1:30 o'clock this afternoon the gun
was fired aboard the judges boat Will
full and blue peter set, which was the
signal to prepare to start. Ten minutes
later large red ball and one small
black ball were hosted and a gun
fired for the start of the first class Of
the first division.
The prizes are up to the usual stand
ard OF the club, with the addition of two
500 cups. one for the 30-foot sloops in
the second class of the first division
and one for the 30-foot cats. class one
OF the third division. The races in
these two classes are expected to be
especially interesting. The entries al
ready received assure an interesting re-
gatta.
The members OF the race COMMITTEES
are: James G.. Butterworth. Sd. chair
man: Scott G.. Burlingame. secretary;
Henry p. Stone, Charles G.. Easton.
Henry A. Grimwood, Jr.
The committee OF arrangements for
ladies' day includes William f. Boon
Herbert b. vigneron, DR.. W. r. Hib-
bard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
TOomBs AND STEPHENS.

DIR. +. II. Orme told me several good
stories the other day about our old-time
statesmen. says a. writer in the Allan
ia Constitution.
Among other anecdotes and incidents
the doctor gave me some piquant re-
miniscences of Toombs and stephens.
Toombs always tried TO impress peo-
pie with the belief that his genius made
him equal TO any emergency. Even
when he studied hard. or availed him
self OF the labor OF others, he encour-
aged the idea that his most splendid ef-
forts were the result of the inspiration
OF the moment, entirely off-hand, with
out any special preparation for the oc-
casion
Once. when a very important debate
was going on In the federal congress.
Toombs made a magnificent speech
which attracted everybody's attention.
1t was not only an eloquent speech,
but II was remarkable for its mastery
array of facts and figures and its con-
vincing arguments
You must have devoted considerable
time to it's preparation said one OF the
statesman.s admirers.
We'll. gave about two hours TO It."
Toonbs replied. with a careless. in
different air.
Somebody repeated this to Stephens
in the presence OF several Congress
men, M
Two hours," ne exclaimed. some-
what irritably. Prepared that speech
in two hours, did he? spent two weeks
on It. That's all l. care to say"
stephens had patiently and laborlous-
iy collected the statistics, and Toombs
had merely added the fourshes.
The two great Georgians attended a
national Democratic convention shortly
before the war, and Stephens was con-
fined to his bed just when he could
least afford TO be laid up.
After an important caucus Toombs
visited his friend, and sat down by his
bedside.
"Aleck," he said, at was proposed to
nominate you for vice president, but
i TIA them that you did not want the
Office and would decline the nomina-
tion. =, they took the other man."
"Toombs." replied the invalid. when
you told them that you knew you were
lying!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

now, 1s1ft. sikin.
Central Falls Veteran Firemsn's as
sociation. engine Volunteer, i8lft. Slkin.
Watchemoket Fire company, No. 4 OF
East Providence. engine Geyser. 1874.
S3sin.
Cataract Fire company, No. 2. OF
Lakewood, engine Cataract, lI0ft. J7sin.
Cranston Volunteer Fire Engine
company OF Cranston. engine Star. No.
i, 137ft. S1zin.
The Hydraulion Hose company OF
Bristol had first cho &c In he pIav out.
The air chambers were blown out OF
the machine early I'm the play out, and
no record was made.
II the hose reel contes-, the coTra .
MES ran 800 feet and stretched 300 feet
OF hose. for prizes OF $50. SIS and $40.
The winners were: Watchemoket fire
company, East Providence. 5is.; Cum
berland hose company, Valley Falls,
Cos. Warwick hose company, SIS.
The festivities concluded In the eve
ming with banquet at the DeWolf Inn.
Capone's band of Providence fur
nished the musical programme on the
Common during the afternoon and eve
ming. The judges selected To officiate
in the contests were Oscar ". Bender
OF Providence, Everett f.. Potter of
Pawtuxet, Frederic w. Cady OF East
Providence. George #. Hunt OF Wick
ford. John III. Barber of Central Falls.
Joshua Lothrop OF Pawtucket. A. ID.
Roberts OF Woonsocket James Brennan
OF Riverpoint and George A. Peckham
OF Bristol. The Bristol county court
house was occupied BY the muster Of
ficials.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
CRANSTON.

Various articles have been published
of late I'm regard to the discharge of one
OF the school teachers OF the town, and
several OF them have been misleading,
causing teachers, friends and parents a
vast amount of anxiety. and uneasiness.
From the tenor of several of the ac-
counts IL would appear that the school
committee had discharged William j.,
Reynolds at Its last meeting, but from
information which now comes 10 hand
IL has been ascertained that Mr.. Rey-
nolds was not discharged, but that his
amount OF salary was passed upon and
left In the hands of the high school COM
mittee, consisting OF DIR. Arthur Given.
Joseph A. Shaw and Edwin c. Pierce.
who will act according 10 the best OF
their ability and for the foremost inter-
ests OF the schools and the town. The
whole difficulty seems To lie i'm tho fact
that Mr. Reynolds did not adhere to set
rules made In the school. About twelve
months ago the committeeman, after due
delfberation, elected Elmer i. Fargo as
principal of the school He had seven
years preparatory work, was well rec
commended and was universally liked by
all who came in contact with him. Since
MS appointment he has given nothing
but entire satisfaction I'm each and every
branch. but i'm endeavoring to carry out
the wishes OF the committee who elected
him as well as the wishes of Superin-
tendent Almy he has been handicapped
In his work by evasion of rules by Mr.
Reynolds.
Mr.. Reynolds has done good service
IN the schools and In well liked by the
vast majority OF the pupils and his re-
appointment is practically assured pro-
yided an adjustment between him and
principal Fargo can be made. as har-
mony ~ very necessary attribute of
success In the schools OF this or any other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
THEIR LOVE FOR OLD ENGLAND.

DO you know the legend of the home
sick British souls? The story and the
Dellef in il are certainly more than
1000 years old, but IL is stated by a Sc
rious and responsible historian that
the fishermen of the Dutch and Breton
coasts tell the story, and believe in il
10 the present day, says the Chicago
News. 1t seems that the souls of
Britains who die in foreign lands can
not rest in peace; they must return 70
their own country. But for the silver
streak OF water there is no reason why
they should not walk, or fit. or fly. in
ghostly fashion, and so get home AS
u ls. tney nave to be carried across in
boats.
When the time comes they assemble
on the shore and send word to the fish,
ermen in the dead of the night TO arise
and ferry them over. The fishermen
have TO take turns for the work. When
mans turn come he hears outside the
door, in the middle of the night, an in
distinct voice calling him out. He
obeys because he must He cannot
choose but rise. and follow that voice,
which orders him TO repair to the sea-
shore. There he finds boats in readi-
ness. not his own boats. but strange
boats. They are without crews: the
men who have bene summoned get
in and take the oars: then, without
sinking OF the boats that they are filled
with passengers. When the gunwale
Is down to an inch from the surface of
the water the men push off and begin
to row.
After an hours work they arrive at
the shores OF England. In their own
boats. observe. the voyage takes day
and half. On arriving they perceive
by the tightening of the boats that
their passengers are stepping ashore
Moreover. they hear voice which an
nounces their arrival to the souls i'm
visible which receive them. The voice
proclaims their rank and their Offices:
'Caractacus, yate king OF the Silures:
Cassivellaunus. king OF the Trino-
bantes: Helena, wife or Constantine
the Great" and so on. just like foot
man at the door. When all have land
ed the fishermen return as theS came.
alsoain an hour.
Tt Is a curious legend, and one would
like to know whether the Folk Lore
has anything TO say To II. whether
there Is any explanation OF the reason
why the souls prefer embarking in
Holland and In Brittany: how IL Is they
cannot navigate their own ships: how
IL IL that invisible and impalpable
shades still preserve their weight. And
one would much like TO talk with
some OF these fishermen who have
heard that voice beyond the sum-
mons. and 10 ascertain the names OF
the illustrious dead who have arrived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
EDGEW0OD.

Mrs. Lydia Alberton, who resides with
her daughter. Mrs. Fred Brown. on Will
Iiams avenue. celebrated her s0th birth
day on Wednesday lust. She Is hale and
Is a lady OF great Intelligence. She has
a fine memory and Is pronounced
reader. She is also exceedingly well
versed I'm current events and takes an
active interest I'm the several wars now
A new windmill. erected upon the estate
owned by Mr.. II. j.. Possner. adds much
10 the beauty OF the place.
ON next Sunday the Edgewood Congre-
gatioual church will hold their regular
Sunday service at 4:3o o'clock. Rev. Geo.
Christian church. will preach.
Next Tuesday the church and the
ladies' Good VIII society will hold ~
annual meetings at the residence OF Mr..
George II. Rabbit on Shaw avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22
Gig THUNufRs OLD STYLE VISIT.

Chief Nicola. or Big Thunder. OF the
Penobscot tribe of Indians is eighty
years old. and he wants to smoke the
pipe of peace with the Great Father at
Washington, according 10 the Lewis
ton Journal. So he : going thither. but
not in the effete style OF modern days.
riding on the dusty cushions OF q rRiI~
road train. He is going I'm his caroe.
Peter Nicola. an Indian OF strong
frame and in his prime, will accom-
pany Big Thunder. and together they
will float down the Penobscot to the
Big Water, and follow down the coast
10 the home OF the great white chief.
Their canoe will be OF special con-
struction. rather high or frecboard. to
withstand the foaming whitecaps. and
built from the coat of the silver birch.
IL Will be sewed with cedar roots and
the seams will be healed with pttch
from the pride OF the Pine Tree state.
No nails or modern process Of CON-
struction will be used One thousand
dollars has been offered by Washing
ton man for the canoe when she arr
rives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

what sort OF money do they use I'm
France?' asked AIR. Northside.
French money" Mr.. Manchester ans
wcred.
"Oh, no: they use Latin money"
fNonrcnse--"
'oh. yes: I've often read Of the Latin
quarter iD connection with Paris
Pittshurg Chropicls-Telsgrsph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

"Twenty-five dollars for that hat. Ma
ria? That's frightfui price for such q
little thing. It's nearly all profit"
1.-The milllner | bought N from NAV
took IN the time of three other milifncra
for half a day while ' was looking around
town FOR H. There's some satisfaction
in that - chicsgo Tribune. I@
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

Some Russian scientists have been try
ing interesting experiments In electro-cui-
furc. one ~ them ascertaincd that cleo
trified seeds Eernnated more rapidly and
ezNe better and quicker results than seeds
which had not been submitted TO prelm-
inAty elscfrincstion. 5, ....i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-22

"yShat do you propose to do IN connec-
ton with the coming campaign?'
"You know the old saying. money
talks rejoined Senator Sorghum.
Yes"
well. I'll be called on for a few speech
es, as usual. - Washington Star.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-14
Dr.. Moody on the New County.

Dr. Moody representative-elect of Sho
shone county, is on his way to Wallace
in the interest of the county division
proposition. When seen by reporter
said that he was confident that the legis-
ture would be in favor of forming new
county out of the southern part of Sho-
shone county. the eastern part of Nez
Perce and the northern part Of Idaho
county. Shoshone county as unit is in
IN favor of the division. The only oppo-
sition found is from the people around
Nezperce city. 1t is easy to see the rea
son OF this; it is that Nezperce hopes to
be the county seat of that part of the
county when it is severed from Nez
Perce county. The strongest reason why
the people of the eastern portion of Nez
Perce county should favor the passing of
such law at the coming session is that the
sooner they draw out the less will be the
amount of the old debt of this county it
will have to pay. That portion having
paid into the treasury of the county
S7544.5o and have had the benefit Of
$1,000 up to the present time.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-14
Competition Ia Navigatloc.

crugal and Greer started up the Snake
river today with their gasoline-sail boa,
Y & for the Imnaha mining district.
The little vessel had cargo of about
1000 pounds of giant powder and ten,
outfits consigned to Rogers Bros, I'M
naha. They took up crew of 10 miners
Tor the same firm. rhe U & is a vessel
that has been built at Lewiston by its
owners. This is is the second trip the
boat has made. In the FIRST attempt
it was propelled by screw, but this was
found impracticable on account of rocks
IN the river The propeller has been re-
moved and stern wheel put in its place.
This is run by four-horse power gaso-
line engine. Mr.. Crugai saws that no
steamboat company can tie up his boat.
as 1t is built, owned and run by Lewiston
parties. They expect to make the trip in
about three days.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-14
geographically Cold

Contractor Reid reports that his four
ton crusher has been placed on its frame
on the Delsol park bluff and that it will
be running some time Monday.
| Captain Wood took the Lewiston up to
Asotin this morning and secured 1900
sacks OF wheat from the upper ware
house for the kettenbach Grain company
to take down the river.
An Indian by the name of Reuben
Wapsheli was bound over by Commits
sloner O'Nell to the U. S. district court
at Moscow Oh the charge of introducing
liquor on the reservation.
The remains of James McGrane, ST.,
who died in Walla Walla few DAYS
since, arrived Oh the steamer this
evening. Announcements for the fun.
eral have not yet been made.
A. {. Elliot, who has been appointed
mail carrier i'll this city for the new U.
>. mail delivery system, which will 90
into effect Jan. /, 1901, appeared yester-
day on the street in his new official suit
of gray.
The Teller is indebted to the Fair for
one of the beautiful calendars which il
Is distributing among its numerous pa
irons. 1t is piece of high class work
and an ornament to any room upon whose
walls it may be hung.
Warren Childs plead guilty to the
charge of assault and battery on the per-
son OF Charles Hare, his brother -in-law,
near Winchester, in Justice Sweets court
1t appears that the two men had little
dispute about some trivial matter when
Childs slapped Hare. Hare had Childs
arrested and Justice Sweet fined him IS.
The following road overseers have been
reported as elected at the annual election
Dec 3. District 1, Samuel Ingram and
A Sosoin; sd, Peter Kown; 5th freed;
9th, Henry Vessel; 9TH, J.V Wilkes; 9Th,
Robert Beihler; 9th, John H Shriner;
10th, A. d. Mccoy; nth, S. S. Brooks;
I2th, w. II. Dew; 18th, William E .Crum,
10th, G. +. Goffnett 18th, Charles Giles;
18TH, James Russell; 10th, Jesse Tansler;
21st, w. B. Barnes; 22nd, Baxter Hender-
son; 25rd, John f Boehm; 24th, George
Glasby; 25th, Lee Lucas; goth, J. A. Yer
non' 27th, George A. Jones; 2Sth, John
Bonnelly; 29th, J. N. Jolly; goth, J. John
son; 32nd,, S. A. Wright sgd; John NJ.
Provost
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-14

w. G. Foresman and family left on the
train this morning for Nezperce where
they will make their future home. Mr..
Foreslnan has purchased the Herald at
that place and will assume editorial
charge Of it upon his arrival. Billy, as
he is fainiliarly known here, and his est.
mable wife have resided III Lewiston for
several years where they have made
many friends who regret their departure
and who wish them success in the new
field by them chosen. Under Billy's care
and direction the Herald will doubtless
be made brighter star in the journalistic
armament.