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Philadelphia, Wilmington : Baltimore Railroad
OELAW ARE DIVISION.

On and after October l, 1900, trains will leave
as fOllOWk:
SOUTHWARK
Exp Pass. Exp. PassMail. Mail
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WASPS ACT I'M A TRAGEDY.
But They Come Very Near Turning
1t Into n Comedy.

1t Into N Comedy.
zone of the most laughable scenes l
ever witnessed during the representa-
ton of one of Shakespeare's TRACE
dies" said a we'll known theatrical
manager to the writer the other day,
happened to the late Tom Keene
when he was performing in a northern
New York town. The company was
playing Julius Caesar and at the
last moment it was found that the
property man had failed to send up the
regular throne chair used in the SEN
ate scene, and an old rustic chair was
hastily procured from the left of the
theater and, after being covered with
draping, was pressed into service. In
the midst of the scene a large wasps'
nest was discovered attached to the
chair, and it's Inhabitants, becoming
indignant at the disturbance they had
suffered, began to swarm about the
stage, seeking revenge upon the RO-
mans in their low necked and short
Sleeved dresses. The wasps seemed to
be particularly offended with Caesar,
scene was ever acted with more feel
ing, for at the moment he was being
pierced by the conspiratOrs' daggers
the wasps were most industrious in
their work.
''In the tent scene where Caesar ap-
pears to Brutus one might almost have
doubted it's being the real Caesar. II
was the same in form and dress, but
the face was no longer the same. In
the last act Brutus had one eye closed
Antony a swollen lip. CassiuS an en-
larged chin, Lucius an inequality il
the size of his hands and Octaviu'
Caesar a nose that would have dOn'
service as the famous nasal organ o
BardOlf in Henry w.
'"The tragedy came very near becom
ing roaring comedy when Mr.. Keene
as Cassius. said. Antony. the postum
of your blows is yet unknown but fO
your words; they rob the Hybla bee
and leave them hOneyless,' and tn
actor who was doing Antony replied
Not stingless too "-WashingtOn Stal
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on postal and sufficient ELECTRO-SII.
ICON will be sent you, without charge, =
clean all your silver.
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Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
i0c &c II c. O. 9 tai druggis's aund money.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-14

From criminal statistics a German
sociologist has deduced that property
rights Of all kinds are respected more
generally by the married than by the
single.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-14
Riddle Solved.

First City Boy-Oh. see the cows eat
Ing shavings.
Second City Boy-I suppose that's
how we get Clipped beef.-St Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-14

The Saginaw river. in Michigan is
30 miles long and on its banks have
been produced 1S,0O0.OO0,OOO feet OF
pine boards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Mabei-so your mother has married
again?
think how glad I am TO get her COM
fortabiy settled. You don't know what a
terrible trial she has been TO me lately
Cincinnati Enquirer.
BIanche--I made regular fool OF Harry
last night.
Cora (esgerly)-Did he really propose?-
Puck
Wears wife-I haven't seen you at
church for some time.
Rustic--Noa. l amt been lately. But I
don't go nowheres else, assure ye.-
London Punch.
''Clementine has seven trunks packed
to go to Paris
Its all nonsense TO take so many
she isn't taking. many clothes she's
taking canned stuff TO circumvent those
grasping French restaurant Keepers
Chicago Record.
SalesIady--This glass dipper Is so strong
you can drive nails with IT,
Purchase Agent-But why should I
saieslady -Mebbe you wouldn't but /
expect your wife ght-Indianapolis
Press.
Absent mindedness is bad thing in
business" said the fat man.
Amt It, thought" responded the lean
man.
"Just look at me- for instance. / went
and lost one OF my best customers last
week by addressing a letter to him as
john Hhenry Lloyd" - Indianapolis
Press.
Did you have good time at the ex-
position?' was the question naturally put
to the traveller
We'll" he replied thoughtfuly. you
know how you fell the morning after"
After what?'
After a night with convivial party.
OF course You 20 through your clothes
and find two car tickets and "a quarter.
Then You figure out how much you had
i'm your pocket the previous afternoon, do
little sum I'm mental arithmetic and
say to yourself, well, I must have had
good time with the accent on the
must"
"Yes know the feeling"
We'll. I've been doing "a little figuring.
and l feel just that way about Paris
only more so must have had good
time. Chicago Post.
Say, pop" suggested the incorrigibIe
as the old gentleman led the way to the
woodshed why not try the mind cure?"
what do you mean by that2" asked
the old gentleman as he looked around
for n shingle.
"Why. YOU just have faith that | won't
do IL again and let go at that"
But the old gentleman insisted that.
however successful faith might be I'm
moving mountains, II would not move n
shingle as IL ought To be moved I'm such
circumstances.-Chica News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

The aching heart OF Henry Watterson
Of the Louisville Courier Journal. pants
and throbs FOR a Democratic leader in
these burning words:
"Oh. for a man, lf we had just one
OF the brood that made Kentucky great
and strong in days when the word OF
a Kentuckian passed current round the
world; when Co the ends OF the earth
the fame Of Kentucky was synonymous
with good faith and perfect courage:
stout of heart and sweet and clear Of
voice: truth swelling In his heart, the
light Of heaven shining IN his eyes.
some brave. unseliish soul. scornins
the bribery of Office, disdainins The Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Col. II. l.. Meade. one of the bravest
and most accomplished officers OF the
navy. will command our marine forces
in China. OF him Farragut said: II
do not know who was the bravest man
ever saw. but I will say that I never
saw braver man than Dick Meade :"
are fortunate to have one in the prime
OF his powers. Dick Meade's" men
viii know there has been fight II one
can be had.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

The excelient work done by the Provi-
dence fire department at the Fitzgerald
building last night Is deserving OF the
highest commentator. The roof Of a
large. six-story block was ablaze and
not only was It's total destruction
threatened. but the extensive plant Of
the Kendall Manufacturing company
was In imminent peril. Twenty minutes
after the alarm was given Chief steere
had the pleasure OF ordering the water
shut Off. The salvation Of the manu-
Sacturing jewelry district last night
was the high-pressure service. II Is
the only one OF the kind in this coun-
try. and Il has paid for itself ten times
over In the last two years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

fai the politicians have to give for tru-
culent service; some Clay. with magic
tongue and witching presence. to sub
due the minds OF men to the wisdom OF
his counsels; some Hardin, cleaving all
before him with homely kitchen knife
whetted TO a scimitar, potential as the
sword OF the Lord and Gideon; some
Breckenridge. with the mien and port
of a God. the very look OF whom swept
the assembled legions OF Democracy in
10 a sea OF enthusiasm and gave as
surance that Kentucky. first-born' OF
the mother OF presidents. was still a
leader OF states. yet the breeder of
leaders OF menw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
IN THE INTERESTS or MISSIONS.

Ardasher Merdinyan is the name of a
very interesting young Armenian who
is now in Pawtucket and who IL expect
ed to speak in the Beneficent Congre-
gational church next Sunday.
Mr.. Merdinyan has an attractive per-
sonality. Is fluent and eloquent speak
er and Is very enthusiastic i'm his pur-
posed work for his people
He Is In Rhode Island az a guest OF
Mrs. Acash Thacher, who has superin-
tended the "Tarsus Mission Circle"
connected with Park Place church,
Pawtucket, during eleven years The
specific object of this circle IL to pso-
vide for the education OF this young
man, now p years of age. who. as n
boy, interested their pastor the Rev.
j. j. Woolley. when he visited Tarsus
in 1859. The lads bright. Intelligent fH.e
and active mind gave promise OF large
usefulness " educational advantages
could be given him. and wnen Mr.Wool-
ley presented the factr TO his parish
toner's the 'Tarsus Mission Circle" was
formed. with the membership limited
to boys under IL years OF age.
The entire expense OF Mr.. Merdin-
yan's education has been borne by the
circle and Will continue to be until he
has completed full course at the Uni
versity OF PENNSYLVANIA. after which he
is planning 20 take a medical course.
defraying his own expenses through
addresses and lectures. IL IL expected
that his studies viii be completed i'm
five years after which he will enter
upon mission work In Armenia.
In the discourses that he has already
given IN Pawtucket he has evinced
ability ~ q high order and excellent
training. our churches and kindred
organizations win do well To secure
him. Address him in care OF Mrs. A.
Thatcher. ~ Exchange street. Paw
tucket. X. L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
BALLOON ASCENSION

AT Roger Williams Park. near the Casino
by Prof. James n. Allen and daughter
the we'll known Providence acronauts
From $3.50 10 500 y. m there will be a
concert at Roger Williams Park by the
liedly-Llvsey Band, under the direction
OF w. r. Livsey.
At 1:23 y. m. tsunseD n salute of ei
guns will be fred by a detachment OF
Battery A. Light Artillery, and the sew
eral bells will be rung for half an hour
From 8 TO ~ p. m, there will be a con-
Iicdly-I.ivsey Band w. II. Livsey leader
AtSp IN. there will be an exhibition
OF fireworks on Dexter Training Field
following program. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PRO yIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Sn,. snerins ofnce.


Sheriff Office
Providence, June %. A. ID. 1900.
BY virtue and in pursuance of an Ex-
ecution issued out OF the District Court
of the Ninth Judicial District holden at
Smithfield within and for said District of
the State of Rhode Island, on the 18th
day of June, A. ID. 100 and returnable
to the said Court September 10, A. n.
1900, upon judgment rendered by said
Court on the 18th day OF May, A. ID.
1900 i'm favor of John Maier. PLAINTIFF, and
against John G.. Mailer. defendant, L have
this day at u o'clock IN. levied the said
Execution on all the rights. title and In
terest, which the said defendant had on
the 30th day of March, A. ID. 1900. at 30
against John @. Maier, defendant, ! have
the attachment on the original writ in
and to the following: One COW, one lum-
ber wagon and fifty fowls.
Notice is hereby given that j will sell
the said attached and levied on estate
at Public Auction TO be held on the
premises now or formerly OF John @.
Maier situated on the road leading from
Harmony to Chepachet I'm Glocester, In
said county of Providence, on the 9Th
day of July. A. ID. 1900, at II o'clock a. m.
for the satisfaction of said execution.
debt. interest on the same. costs OF suit,
my own fees and all contingent expenses,
NATHAN CoLv1N,
je2o-10t Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
THE A1ERlcAN BOY TOMORROW.


him in he
be and
ona a
outh
ton with Joyous antc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH!

is probable that the special committee appointed to
inquire the filtration of the water supply of the city
will make Monday enins next and
that mechanical filtration will be endorsed
people Providence such syste-. That is
the main question at present
argue cheaper would be the construction of
natural filter beds.
Should expense consideration
minute community, the health of about
100000 people menaced9 We believe not.
AS far as can be aceraaed
ical filter can urge will than filter
beds pues any better
than and will.
We experts apt the logical
opinions practical business but the people of
Providence recognizing will
the benefit 0 their side.
Dr. Chaplin city superintendent health understand
has signed the report avorng
dence. PROFOUND query the doctor.
question expense being entirely which system
would he grounds public health pub
lie safety, alum sand
will difficult indeed the this
city, mpregnated with alum aud alkae be
good drinking purposes filtered through sand
Creator intended that it should be purified
Why gentlemen of the committee any unnecessary risk
why welfare the taxpayers Why
the young may affected drugs
Let thoroughly investigated any definite
let the question of play part
investigation Sanitary financial argu
should prevail
public hearing upon the question is what the people
hearing which the plain opinions
be freely given
Gentlemen the committee remember that foremost
the people of Providence to be considered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
AUTOMOBILE GOWN OF NILE GREEN TAFFETA


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Rear admiral Melville happened to
witness the awful scenes OF death on
the saale and strongly condemns the
little eigbt-inch portfolios. through
which scores OF men and women vain
~ cried for aid. His advice TO hereafter
make them oval. II by ~ inches. large
>poush Cor the egress OF 2oo-pound
man and small enough for practirsbil-
~ 10 good common sense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Senator Hanna is out against wo-
mems participation in political conven-
tions. He says: "If female delegates
10 political conventions in future are
models Of true womanhood they'll be
sorry they came" This Is sorry con-
fessien. If political conventions are
beyond the reach Of models of true wo-
manhood, what can We say Of the Judg-
ment OF such conventions?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Mr.. Bryan wants 70 know what there
is in the Republican platform to appeal
to a man living as he does. "amid gol-
den fields, green meadows and beautiful
homes" Well. he might read it for in
formation. The chances are that he
will have 10 meet its declarations be-
fore next November.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Make your letters short, pithy and In
cisive and write on one side OF the pa
per only. The News Will print the win
ner's name as soon as the award is
made.
No SUPERVISION NECESSARY.
Editor Providence News:
Dear Sir: III your correspondent was
In Europe or South America, a chaperon
would not only be proper. but imperative.
Here in America we trust our young
women and our young men. confident
that no supervision IL necessary over
their conduct The statistics show that
this confidence II not abused.
ALICE.
Providence. r. l.. July :, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
FIREWORKS.

4. National salute With two guns with
bomb shell In the air.
2 Two wheels with different colors
blue. red and yellow
&. Three trees. showing all kinds Of
fowsrs ON trees
4 Fifteen bomb shells that 60 up nvc
hundred feet in the air and burst again
and again with different coiors, stars.
~crrents, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Ex-senator German Of Maryland has
raised his vice presidential lightning
rod. His binoculars are pointed towards
Kansas City. and his ear Is TO the
ground waiting to hear the voice of his
party calling him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

The Boston Herald today prints a
page in Spanish. 1t is within the men,
ory Of man when the Herald printed
whole edition in Spanish. The echoes
OF that performance are still audible in
certain quarters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
TEN DOLLARS IN COLO.
The Gossip.

The News offers ten dollars in gold
for the best answer to the query:
Us 1T IMPROPER FOR A YOUNG
LADY TO GO ON AN OUTING WITH
A YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A CHA
PERON?"
For the benefit of those who wish TO
enter the contest we print the young
lady's communication in full:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

None can foresee the outcome OF the
quarrel between foreign powers over the
division OF China IL IL Interesting TO
watch the going 30 pieces Of this ancient
America are also going to pieces because
OF dyspepsia. constipation. blood, liver
and stomach direaser. We are living too
fast, but strength. vlgor and good health
can be retained M we keep on and cure
the above diseases With Hostetter's stom-
ach Bitters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Tie Worcester Telegram prints the
funniest cut of Bryan yet seen. In 1t
the sage of Nebraska looks as though
he was starting crop Of county Az
trim whiskers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

1 learned or most remarkable freak
OF nature CD yesterday. II appears
that while oyster beds are very prolific
on both sides OF the property OF Senator
Aldrich at Warwick Neck. by some all
wise dispensatton of Providence, oysters
will not grow directly in front of the
senator's estate, and therefore the ap-
proach to and from his handsome boat
house is clear of oyster bed stakes.
A sarcastic friend Of mine said last eve
ming: That's all right, but it seems
very funny to me all the same" Gus,
however. is apt to take a distorted view
of things.
Il am going out to Hunts Mills at )
o'clock tomorrow morning. and shall
come back on the last car tomorrow
night" said prominent Westminster
street storekeeper today. / asked him
why this trip. and he replied that he
thought the rural spot on the Ten Mile
river would be free of noise and confu-
sion, and was the nearest point to the
city where such state Of things would
prevail.
Gen. Hiram Kendall will be chief
marshal of the big military parade to-
morrow and there is mo doubt that the
municipal committee has made good
choice. / met the general today, and
he informed me that the parade wouN
start at $3.50 a. m. And" he said,
when / say $3.50 / do not mean 1885,
Remember that" / know Hiram pref
tyswell, and guess the parade will
start on time.
!, One of the best physicians IN Rhode
Island sat with me on the steamer Bay
Queen yesterday afternoon and our
conversation gradually drifted to the
filtration. The doctor. who has given
the water question some thought, said:
The matter Is reduced to this. In
view Of the doubt that exists. and In
view of the more or less danger that
may occur by the use OF alum and other
drugs there is but one thing to do. and
that Is to use the natural or sand FL
tration. The matter of expense should
not be considered for one minute when
the health OF the entire community is
at stake
The Union Railroad company has a
man at the corner OF South Main and
Crawford streets ostensibly for the pur-
pose OF signalling the cars on the switch
opposite Infantry hall. while the road Is
being repaired between Crawford and
College streets. This morning a string
OF crowded cars was kept standing
on the switch for more than FIVE min
utes before he whistled for them 10 60
ahead. AS "A matter Of fact, the line
had been clear for several minutes and
IL might be well for the company TO put
a more active man on duty at that
point. People who desire TO connect
with trains cannot appreciate the va
garies OF day dreamers.
We ran over the double tracks OF the
Suburban railroad from Pawtuxet
bridge as far as Conimicut yesterday.
and the new rail Is all right. IL made
me think of a rock ballasted road, So
smoothly did the cars run. Now We
want to see the connecting links made
80 that We can double-track the entire
distance between Proviisrce and War
wick
~ A
good thns until nov. The perpetual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

torpedo" craze has reached this city.
This Internal affair is an ordinary mar
BILE coated with a illuminate compound,
and the little innocent looking sphere
WILL when dropped or thrown against
some hard substance, make a loud re-
port According to the yender's state
ment, while selling his wares. They
last lifetime and all that for half a
nickel. or two for Ave" They sell as
fast as hot cakes. whatever rate OF
speed that rs. and the result Is an ear
splitting NOSE for about half mile i'm
each direction of the eloquent fakir.
Mathematics teach that there is no
end to a sphere. but still many ner-
vous citizen wishes speedily TO see the
finish of this marble epidemic.
Coroner Eugene II. Lincoln recalls, in
connection with the little Ruth Gagnier
case. upon which he is sitting, that
three children who lived on Glover
street met violent deaths by being run
over on Constitution Hill. He told me
today that this section is the most
prolific that he has any knowledge OF in
Providence. One day, he states. 1t be-
ing a very poor day for children to be
out of doors. he counted 152 little ones
playing in the street during the short
walk from North Main street UP to
O'Hare's store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

According to all accounts. the hospi-
tality at Kansas City needs a copper
lined stomach.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

To the Editor Providence News:
Dear Sir: am a young lady, nine
teen years of age. For two years I
have been keeping companr with a
young man, and a little over six
months ago we became engaged. L
am an orphan and live with my
aunt. NY aunt consented to our en-
gagement. Yesterday the young gem
tleman invited me To go Go Crescent
Park but my aunt objected strongly
on the ground that II would he Inn
proper without the presence Of an
older lady. or one that IL married.
Under the circumstances i thought
u best not TO 30, and [ spent the
most miserable day of my life. Now
Is IL improper for a young lady to
go on an outing with a young man
without a chaperony
Yours respectfully.
ADA l.. w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
NO PAPER ON THE FOURTH.

the Fourth of July All employees
from printers houIdere with titles
Thursdays News will contain the best
accounts Of happenings Of the day usual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

Chief of Police Baker will celebrate
with noiseless frecrackers this year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

office Of the Collector OF Customs.
Port OF Providence, r. i June ~ l3po
Pursuant 10 law, notice T. hereby givep
that the name of the slO0p yacht
sharon" OF this port. official nnmbcr
1853, net tonnage W. has This day been
changed TO that of "Ruiins.
r.. ~ WILSON.
1elS."I-jya ''oilectoe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

The small boy had never found real
good thing until nov. The perpetual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03
WITH THE FUNNY MEN.

Mabel--So your mother has married
again?
Maud-yes, thank goodness! You can't
think how glad l am TO get her COM
fortabiy settled. You don't know what
terrible trial she has been TO me lately
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-03

The Committee appointed by the City
Council to arrange for the observance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-18
nerCantile
Appraisement
LbCKANAKNA COUNTY
FOR
The Year of 1000.

The vendors OF foreign and domestic
merchandise and brokers, etc, in the
County Of LaCkawanna. Pa. will take
notice that, I'm pursuance Of the several
Acts Of Assembly of the commonwealth
of Pennsylvania to provide revenue to
meet the demands of the treasury and for
other purposes, the undersigned appraiser
of mercantile and other license taxes for
said county has prepared list of dealers
in goods. wares merchandise, patent
medicines. brokers, etc, wholesale and
retail, in said county, and placed each
in that class which appeared to him just
and right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-18

Boylan, j. A.. 112 Pike st.. meat market,
retail.
Burke, James r.. 334 Cottage ST.. retail.
Delaware Hudson co. Carbondalc, retail.
Gilhoul. I. j.. 50 Brooklyn ST., retail.
McDonough Bros. $50 Pike ST.. retail.
Mckcnna, y. NJ, Gordon ave, meat mar
ket. retail