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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09
AMONG THE FUNNY MEN.
1hs Gossip.

Harduppe--say, old fellow, lend me q
hundred, will you?
Riggs-A hundred what?
Hsrduppe--A hundred dollars. L..
Riggs-Oh, stop your joking.
never more serious I'm my life. I'm broke.
Riges-My dear man, you're not broke
You're crscked!-Catholic Standard and
Times.
An impecunlous man in Kansas City
practically lives on bananas. When he
eats them he. throws the pecls just out.
side his offiVe door. That's the way he
gives his creditors the siip.--kansas City
Star
Mrs. Ringo-l.et's go. to church today.
Binso-No thanks. There's one day In
tho week J want TO have rest from that
minister.-Life.
20 went out the other day and paid Is
for an umbrella aud 81 for straw hat"
The next day ! left my umbrella at
home and was caught In thunderstorm
"Do YOU think Fate arranged the COM
bination especially tor youg'
mo. think I was blamed fool two
days in succession. Chicago Times
Herald.
The nrst white child born In Chicago
"Tn bet he's sorry he started itr'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
DO you think there will be much I'm
This political enterprise"
Interest repeated Senator Sorghum.
'lfli he more than interest. Itil be a..
vidsnds. Washington star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09
olNEyvlLLE.

The police patrol service In the annexed
district, IL reports are true, Is TO undergo
quite "a change. as all of the foot beats
are to be changed into mounted beats.
AT the present time there are three night
beats and one day beat. the latter being
a mounted one. The idea Is now To cut
the night beats down TO two and make
them both mounted The mounted beat
on Mount Pleasant Is 20 be changed into
n foot beat, and Patrolmen Edwards and
Young, who for many years have covered
this beat. will undoubtedly be transferred
TO the annexed district
One of the oldest and best known con-
ductors on the Governor street line IL
having an enforced vacation! as he was
arrested for being drunk Saturday morn
ing lie paid his nne and was on hand
to take his car yesterday morning, but
IL was IN charge Of some one else.
Tho report OF the St Anthony parish
ne s,,m of $3.50 had been made by the
picnic held July 9TH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

carefully selected company in a few
cities last season IL scored an instanta-
neous success.
over the seas from England comes a
new story on Richard Mansfield Mr..
Mansfield. the tale records, went TO
church-place not recorded. The SER
vice dragged somewhat, and the actor
became thoughtful In the course OF
his sermon the preacher took occasion
to exploit the blessing OF this life.
Mans field" he said. lis fertile with
od-given qualities which | fear, my
brethren. but few of us appreciate"
The story goes that Mr.. Mansfield nod
ded his head approvingly as the DON'T
ME spoke these words. and that he sent
the clergyman an autographed photo
graph of himself as soon as he reached
home.
A London court hae decided that
Mrs. Leslie Carters discharga, from
bankruptcy proceedings IN New York
doesn't count as far as her debts for
the Zaza costumes are concerned.
These were bought abroad and Mrs.
Carter will now have TO cut loose from
$4,000 of her hard earned wealth.
80 M
The new play which RichepIn has
written for Mrs Carter will be called
La Du Barry" and treats OF the iifc
of the wife of Louis XII. from her
early days as a milliner, through her
triumphs at court and her final down
fall and death. The part will afford
Mrs. Carter ample scope for emotional
acting. There Is also a great field for
picturesque setting and costume, while
the cast contains seventy-three speak
ing parts With Mr.. Beasco's knowl-
edge of stagecraft this should be .
success.
The date OF the opening of the Saw
age-Grau season OF English opera at
the Metropolitan Opera House. New
York, has been announced as Oct. tst.
1t will continue for eleven weeks. TIN
December 10, when the Grau grand
opera season will begin. At the termin-
alton of the grand opera season the
Saturday before Easter, the English
opera company will return 10 the Met
ropolitan. beginning the spring series
on Easter Monday April sth. The or
cheetra will contain fifty pieces and the
chorus is 10 number seventy-five mem
bers Sepllli has been selected as con-
ductor. and there will be three operas
given each week during the season.
Edward Strauss will not as reported
play at the Paris exposition during the
summer. but will give the members Of
his band a months rest before the be-
ginning OF his American tournee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09
TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD.

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 10
enter the contest we print the young
lady's communication in full:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

President Eliot OF Harvard has sat
down hard on the total abstinence agi-
1ators OF Cambridge, who tried to in
terest the visiting Cuban teachers in
their crusade. President Eliot says:
OF cannot think that the Cuban teach
ers would take any interest In regard
20 total abstinence. They have no ten
dency to drink TO excess and cannot
understand 1t In others. The vice
against which you contend Is not prac-
xiced among them. Our people have
much to learn from them on that sub
Sect. but they can get nothing but a
warning from u.s.
This strikes us as sound sense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Since the 4th oil March, 1897. Congress
has authorized the construction Of
forty-nine ships, with a total dispiace-
ment OF 245,4S4 tons. This includes
eight battleships of the first class; six
armored cruisers of the first class;
four monitors and nine protected cruis-
ers. There have been completed and
placed in commission. in the same
time. a total OF thirty-two vessels,
with an aggregate displacement of ST.
SSl tons. This is an unexampled record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Wolstan Dixey of the National Cash
Register Co. Of Dayton. o.. who signs
himself as Editor" whatever that
may mean, has sent us some of the
purest samples of unadulterated "galr'
that has come our way for Ions
time. We do not know j. II. Patterson,
the president OF the National Cash Reg
lister Co. of Dayton, Ohio. but IL he can
stand the test of Dixey's fatulen,
fiattery he is, indeed, wonder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Hon. Webster Davis, who changed
his politics so suddenly that the seat
or his trousers came around IL front
OF him, is the same Webster Davis
who had himself photographed in the
Boer trenches with flag in one hand
and Mauser in the other. 1t is also
true that Davis has never been shot ait
with anything more deadly than q
rameral
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

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.
TT ALL DEPENDS
Editor Providence News:
Dear Sir: 7 should like 10 give nv
Idea of the "chaperon" n you will kinJiv
not publish my name
! thfnk chapcrOn" entirely unneces-
sary where the Young lady aud the vouns
gentleman both have the right idea or
the right regard for each ether. other.
Wise " seems To mo a 'chaperOn" n N
very necessary companion
Yours truly 4 r. ~
Providence, July !. 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

over 100000 tons OF merchant vessels
were built IN the United States during
the fiscal year which ended on June so
1900. and yet but one. a steamship Of
ITO gross tons was built exclusively
for our foreign trade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

One OF the saddest echoes Of the
Kansas City convention is the charge
that the Tammsnv men arrived with a
clean shirt and q two dollar bill, and
declined 20 change either.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Under the operation OF the Wilson
free trade tariff for revenue only, there
was a deficit of s1os. 100000 in thirty
five months. Under the Dingley tariff
for protection there was surplus of
s4s, ooo, 900 I'm thirty-two months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

There must be drop OF Celtic blood
sn Henry Watterson. He says: The
lion across our path is the monster
plutocracy. Shall we clip his claws and
lop or his horns?'' No. Henry, we
shall not "iop OF his horns"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Both OF the Kansas City nominees
are Presbyterisns. OF our presidents in
the last thirty years, Cleveland and
Harrison were both Presbyterians.
Grant. Hayes and Mckinley. Method
ssts. Arthur an Episcopalian, and Gar
field a member Of the Christian
church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09
Jsssr An.iovs.

Japan has become alarmed over the
emigration OF many OF her residents TO
this country. II II stated that they are
turned sdrifl. This II like the misrepre-
4entatlon which deiude people into be-
lieVing that any other medicine II equal
10 liostetter's Stomach Bitters for Stotn-
ach disorders. In the Bitters lies safety
and surety. N H. worth It's weight in
gold In ali cases ~ Indigestion constips
ton. dyspepsia, malaria. fever and sgue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

So another Harvard professor is
charged with murder. Perhaps the re-
sult Of the famous Webster Parkman
case viii be repeated IN this instance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09
To the Editor Providence News:

To the Editor Providence News:
Dear Sir: am young lady. nine
teen years of age. For two years :
have been keeping company with n
young man. and n little over six
months ago We became engaged.
am an orphan and live with my
aunt. My aunt consented TO our en-
gagcment. Yesterday the young gen
tleman invited me TO go 10 Crescent
Park. but my aunt objected strongly
on the ground that II would be i'm
proper without the presence OF an
older lady, or one that liz married.
Under the circumstances thought
~ best not 10 go. and I spent The
most miserable day OF my life. Now
IN N improper for young lady 20
go on an os''ing with young man
without chaperon?
Yours respectfully,
ADA L. w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

The Massachusetts, delegation ap-
pears 20 have had high old time all
the way 70 Kansas CITY and back.
FUN lid Iti'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

The total gross earnings Of railroads
were s2ss,ooo,ooo larger last year than
in 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

MY friends who wear the plaid and
kill are. am told, making great
preparations for their annual outing.
There is no jollier crowd than the
scotchmen when they go off on a good
time, but they say that this year they
will surpass anything they have ever
done before.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

The talk about ex-Representativt
Pirce for the bench of the police court
should there be a vacancy, seems ac
indicate that Mr.. Pirce's election
would give general satisfaction. That's
right. for Mr.. Pirce is a gentleman and
a scholar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

Jim" McCusker known as the
king of Warwick" sat at dinner
with me yesterday. j noticed that the
amiable and ever courteous Jim" did
not touch chowder and clam cakes, and
this was such departure from his
regular habit that j asked him the
reason. "Jinl" who is always clear,
but laconic, simply replied. Doctors
orders"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

My friend. Quartermaster Gen. w.
Howard Walker. has been seriously
considering a plan to fight mosquitoes
at Quonset Point. but up to an early
hour this morning the buzzing pests
had still the best end of the argu-
ment. 1t has been suggested that Gen.
Kendall equip a special mosquito de-
stroying corps. that shall range over
the camp from dusk until dawn armed
with "stink-wood" torches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

The Turks Head dispenser OF sum-
mer drinks told me that he was having
a great demand for vichy and milk
since the hot spell struck in. Well, IT
is a palatable and safe beverage. and
beats any kind of alcoholic stimulant
'out of sight"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-09

One OF the members OF the city coun-
ell that went TO Hunts Mills on satur-
day to examine the mechanical hitter
plant used by the town of East Prov
idence told me today that the water
was remarkably clear. He did not say.
however that the suIphate Of alumina
had been extracted from the water be-
fore IL was distributed for public use.
And this Is what Is bothering a great
many people besides myself.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10

As l have already suggested, he has made some perhaps excusable mis- takes; but, then, as he himself stated the other night, "a detective has life time in which to correct a blunder. A lifetime! It is not in accordance with MT. Sturgis' usual practice to use so vague a term. A lifetime is not neces- sarily very long time, MT. Sturgis." :"
 During this tirade Sturgis and Sprague had remained standing with their eyes fixed upon the glea ming car buncles which peered at them from be- hind the grated peephole at the top of the stairs. The artist seemed to real ize that the fight was lost. His attitude was that of brave man accepting, with calm despair, an unpleasant but inevita ble doom. The reporter had drawn his revolver at the first sound of Murdock's voice, but had immedi- ately returned it to his pocket upon realizing that the chemist was protect ed by bullet-proof grating. Now, pale and collected, he remained inscrutable. It was impossible even for the sharp eyes of Murdock, to determine whether he was at last resigned to his fate, or whether his active mind was still on the alert for: loophole of escape.
 The bit of candle which he held ill his hand had burned so low that at last he was unable to hold it without risk of burning his fingers. Whereupon he coolly set it down upon the stone floor, where presently the wick fell over into pool of molden paraffne, and the flame sputtered noisily. sending ftful gleams through the darkness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
CTo be Continued.)
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

The office of the late Robert E. Lee, formerly president of Washington and Lee university at Lexington, Va, has been kept precisely as he left it. No one has been allowed to disturb book or paper.
 For 50 years former Senator Brad- bury, of Maine, has lived in one house at Augusta. He is now es years old, and attends personally to an extensive correspondence. He sat in the senate with Webster, Clay, Benton aEd Cal houn.
 Efforts of various patriotic societies to raise funds with which to purchase and preserve the old home of Presi- dent Polk, in Nashville, Tenn, have failed and the mansion is to, be de molished. It is to be replaced by an apartment house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10

picturesque southwestern territory for the purpose of sketching from Nfe" the bits of Aravaipa Valley landscape and architecture which MT Thomas and his artistic mentor. Frederick Remington, insisted upon as the only possible enhancement for the dramatic story. The Mexican Aztec architec- 1ure of dull-tinted adobe and briIllant red tiles. the formal rectangular bits from Fort Grant army post, are char acteristic of Arizona, possibly of New Mexico, but certainly of no other To- cality on the face of the earth. In addition to elaborate and correct stage enhancement, "Arizona'' is played by a strong cast, and there is not a parti- cle of doubt of it's being q very at tractive performance. Seats went on sale this morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
Theatrical ~ S Fraternal
'WE UNS OF TENNESSEE,

Lee Arthur's beautiful love story,
 We uns of Tennessee" will open a three days engagement at the Jacques this evening. The play has met with widespread popular favor in all the large eastern cities, meeting with the approval of critics on all sides. The scenic effects are elaborate and charm ing, the costumes quaint and most artistic, and the company one of all round excellence. That We UnS' has hit the popular taste very hard cannot be gainsaid; every act has a stirring climax and the interest is never al lowed to flag until the final curtain fall The story is a simple one, but it is so graphically told by the excel lent company engaged ill it's portrayal that it becomes intensely interesting , and charming and sends the audience away entirely satisfied. It will un- doubtedly prove very attractive and popular with patrons of the Jacques.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
COMING EVENTS.

Polls, December 13.-Odd Fellows Minstrel show.
 Turn hall, December 14-Waterb ury Social clubs sociable.
 City hall, December 16-Grand sa- cred concert.
 Speedwell hall. December 1S-Broad- way Social clubs sociable.
 Carter's hall. Waterville, Dec s. American Pin company's fire depart ment sociable and dance.
 Speedwell hall, December 27-Water- bury association football clubs dance.
 Armory, New Years eve, December 31-Company G's lance.
 Leavenworth hall, New Years eve, December 31-French Canadian Insti- ute annual ball.
 St Patrick's Lyceum hall, January 19 to February 4, 1901-Fair.
 Speedwell hall. January 19-Water- bury Button Co.'S dance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
NaturaliStS' club. Company X drill.

Naturalists' club.
 Company X drill
 Concordia rehearsal
 Nutmeg lodge, P. of A. Court America. F. of A. Mantow council, I. O. H. - Hellmann Advance drum corps. Waterbury Debating club. Liberty lodge. A. O. L. w. Townsend lodge, l. O. O. F. Waterbury Medical society. Waterbury council, C. B. L. Continental lodge. F. and A. NJ. Lady Trumbull council, D. of L. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of Y. Washington conclave, K. S. of A. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Magnolia lodge. K. of r. Court Cecilia NJ. Quigley. I. o. F. Hendricken council. K. of C. Arbutus camp, W. of W. Patrick Sarsfield club.
 Painters and Decorators. Friendly league, English branche: physical culture, dressmaking.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
Fallen Leaves.

SLeaves have their time to fall And flowers to wither at the north winds breath.'' -Irs. Hemans.
 Leaves, not green, but gray and gold, Fall and fleck the faded grass; Morn and eve the wind is cold Summer days are gone, alas! Gone, the fields of fragrant corn Gone, the orchards gleam and glow: 1n the lane the aspens mourn
 At the coming of the snow! Amber, pearl and purple leaves
 Sadly fall meath suIlen skies; Sadly fall, while nature grieves- Sadly close their heeting lives! How they fiutter from the trees. Like flock of frightened birds: And are driven by the breeze,
 Like the blizzard-driven herds! Low they lie in somber shade Yellow, crimson, orange, greenj Autumn's opals set in jade
 Autumn's scenic, closing scene! eRache1-like, the mother tree
 Weeps for her dead babies, sweet3 Hlso-a fearful Niobe-
 Her slain children at her feetI eDAvid James Evans. h Washington
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
ARIZONA"

Augustus Thomas's great play,
 Arizona which New Workers have been crowding the Herald Square theater to see during the last three months. will be presented tomorrow evening at Polls. The play. which iS q comedy drama. is said to be. ill its stage pictures and architecture. an absolute novelty. The artists who created the scenic investiture of Arizona" made q trip out to the
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
To the Board of County Commission
 CTS for New Haven County:

To the Board of County Commission
 CTS for New Haven County: I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, laecr beer, Rhine wine and cider, ar 147 Baldwin street town of Water bury My rlace of business is rot To- cated within POO feet in q direct line of
 church edifice or public school house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any postoffice or public library, SIMON F. KEMMIE, Applicant. Dated at Waterbury. this 2Oth day of November. X. D. 1900.~ We, the undersigned electors and taxpayers as defined by law of the l town of Waterbury, hereby endorse the
 application of the above named for
 such license: Daniel c. Sullivan, Thomas Ferris. John Egah, Eugene Murphy Robert Sheehan.
 Dated at Waterbury. this 10th day 1 of November, A. D. 1900.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
Decided Hit

Is what the NEW dances taught by Prof. Bailey are making with the pu- pils in the advanced class. Very prct- ty and graceful, so they say TO ne" beginners we teach the Waltz ana 1'wo-Step principally in strictly begln- ners' classes, and guarantee perfect success, especially if you have never taken lessons. Yorr overwise friends may say you can :'pick it up.'' In, deed very poor advice. DanclnS is no more correctly acquired in that way than music Terms S5 and SC.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10

"Gome quick! We must get out of here!" @
 And he led the way through the subterranean passage toward the eel lar of the Manhattan Chemical com pany.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10
Fulton Fish Market, Cor. North Main and North Elm StS.

To the Board of County Commission,
 CTS for New Haven County:
 1 hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale. lager beer. Rhine wine and cider, at 452 North Main street. town of Water bury. My place of business is not To- cated within POO feet in direct line of a church edifice or public school house, or the premises pertaining there to. or any postoftice or public library.
 HENRY r. BRUINS, Applicant.
 Dated at Waterbury this 12th day Of November. X. D. 1900.
 We the undersigned electors; and taxpayers as defined by law Of the town of Waterbury. hereby endorse the application of :nc above named for such license: q. Schmidt Jacob Sin gle Bernard Fax, NJ. r. Carnody, F. Faith.
 Dated at Waterbury. tEis 12th day of November. A. D. 1900.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-10

As played for Three Months at the Herald Square Theater, New York. Sale of seats Monday, December 10.
The oasis., 1900-05-19

ing in the office of Assistant General Freight Agent Lamar ofthe National. Mir E. H. Eckhart, tue steo0grapher in the freight department, returned yesterday morning from visit to- friends in San Antonio He brought with him two new revolvers of late pattern, an1 was exhibiting them to his fellow clerks in he building short ly before the working hour. Mir. Scott, assistant bookkeeper in the auditors office, was among those who were examining the firearms, and while looking over one of the revol- vers 1t was accidentally discharged, the bullet passing through the fieshy part of Scotts left leg. The wound was not of serious character and MT. Scott was accompanied to the com pany hospital where his limb was dressed, and it Is expected he will be back at his desk tomorrow.