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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-29

Henry j Munson OF Oneyville returned
from Paris yesterday evening. and he is
very much impressed with what he saw
in the gay city. Mr.. Munson said: the
exposition is all right,and there is a great
deal to see. but | tell YOU that where
had the most fun was at the Jardin de
Paris and the TivoliVauxhall. | wish
we had such places over here" friend
reminded Mr.. Munson that what might
be considered the proper thing In Paris
would hardly pass muster I'm staid New
England, and after bordering few
minutes. he replied 'Yes, | suppose so,
but it's apity. all the same
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-29

1--WE arc going 10 have a mighty cold
winter" said Nathan Gardiner OF Old
Warwick. to-day 1T will be fairly mild
until after the first of January but the
first and second months OF 1901 will be
regular old-time winter weather" When
asked how he knew this. MIR. Gardiner
said: "Never YOU mind, but just wait
and see"
5 George III. Ketchem was too modest
about the speed Of his Mr.. Middlemay.
First money yesterday.
Edward G. White. the manager Of Two
Little Migrants at the Empire. ex-
planned the Other night why he changed
the ending Of the play and let lilue
Claude live instead OF die. "rhe death -
said he. sent the people home with a
lump In their throats. What you want is a
happy ending
"Not So" said I. "Thc very creates,
and most perennialy persistent successes
have been plays with unhappy endinpa
Not TO speak OF the Shakespsarean trag.
edies, look at the llst-'Two Orphans.
Camille East Lynne. Uncle Tom's
Cabin these are the great successes and
they all end with sob"
"You couldn't do anything with Ca.
mile in popular priced house like this. .
said Mr.. White.
Just then Abe Spitz stepped up.
Katherine Rober played Camille this
summer I venturcd.
"Yes' said MIR. Spitz
How did the business compare Will
the other bills iu her repcrtorve"
Big" said Mr.. spitz
And Mr.. White received dig I'm the
ribs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-29

George VI. Kctchcm was too modest
about the speed OF his Mr.. Middlemay
First money yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
INDIAN RUNS AMUcK.
FAILING TO FIND MAN HE WANTED TO
SHOOT. FIRES INDISCRIMINATELf.
KILLING THREE MEN AND
wOUNDING A BOY.

Muscogee Ind. T.. Dec. 25.-John Tiger, fun
bIooded Indian living on the Arkansas River,
two miles south of Eufala. went TO Eufala with
his wife this afternoon and while intoxicated
met L. B. Roper and threatened TO Kill him.
Roper struck Tiger with a board. Tiger went
to his buggy, procured Winchester and came
back to kill Roper. but failed to find him.
Enraged he proceeded to shoot every one ne
saw shooting Jesse Beck through the hips and
killing him; shooting and killing Dave Porter,
a nephew of Chief Porter, and mover, named
Johnson, on his way to Missouri in covered
wagon with his family Bud" Taylor, elgnteeh
years old was shot through the shoulder ana is
not expected to live Tiger Immediately jumped
horse and tried to escape, but was pursued
He chased three miles, when he Jumped on
his horse. went behind tree and began shoot-
ing Deputy Marshal Johnson, who returned
the fire, struck Tiger in the arm. The murderer
surrendered. and was brought to Eufala'
Tigers arm will have to be amputated. Great
Indignation prevails the free sale of liquors
and firearms j. Smith, who lives two miles
south of Checotah, became involved in a quar-
rel with t. Thompson over the affair at Eufala
and began shooting, Thompson being mortaliy
wounded.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
SAMOAN AFFAIRS.
TION OF GOVERNOR TILLEY-LAws
THAT ARE ASKED FOR

Tutuila, Samoa. Dec 9.-Governor Tilley has gone
to New-Zealand with the Abarenda to get sup
plies Of coal and to have the ship repaired. Lieu
tenant-Commander E. j. Dorn of the Abarenda,
is in charge of the station Previous to start
ing for New-Zealand Governor Tilley made official
visits to all the districts He accompanied by
Judge E. w. Gurr secretary for native affairs
District meetings were held at the leading centres
AT these meetings all the native officials, native
chiefs and talking men present. Highest trib-
utes of praise and thanks were unanimously given
by the people TO Governor Tiey and to the United
States Government for the protection now afforded
them At each district meeting the Samoans
passed resolutions recommending to the Govern
ment the passage of the following laws:
First-The raising of revenues by taxing the
Samoans for native affairs.
Second-The adjustment of the custom of pre-
senting large numbers of fine mats and property
at marriages and deaths for distribution among
the friends attending the marriage funeral
rite.
Third-The prohibition of the custom of whole
village or district taking a malaga Journey and
billettng themselves on other towns and districts
for an indefinite period.
Some trouble has been caused by the differences
and disputes between the local missionary socie-
ties one of which is the Mormon 1t became neces-
Sary 10 enact a law enabling settlement of dis
putes' and Sunday ordinance is in force.
MataaIa' OF Upolu, does not to realize that
the German Government has supreme control Of
the government of Upolu and Savii, and that the
United States has that Of Tutufla. He has written
a letter to the chiefs of Tutuila inviting them to
attend gathering of the whole of the Samoan
Government at his place Mulimin. in Upolu
and to bring presents. which may be construed
as tributes The Tutuila chiefs have strongly re-
sented the invitation
The German Government is collecting all the
DaGK taxes prior to the hosting of the flag Apia
,,ii. ne Iioney Ior the guns surrendered by the
lahetoa ana Mataafa factions is in Apia and
me samoans are awaiting payment, but there are
5nIne t alspuIes as to the manner of paying The
yeIhdn government wishes to do the whole
shrougn @ iIs treasury. but there many natives
now uHaer american protection who are to receive
a considerable share of the money
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
NAY BE SPECIAL SESSION IN MARYLAND
CONFERENCE OF DEMOCRATS TO BE HELD ro
CONSIDER sUBJEcT-GoRMAN WILL, pEcrnr

CONFERENCE OF DEMOCRATS TO BE HELD TO
CONSIDER sUBJEcT-GoRMAN WILL DECIDE.
Baltimore, Dec. 25 (SpeciaD.-A conference ba
tween ex-senator German, Governor Smith the
chairman of the Democratic State Committae
ana other leading Democrats will he held before
January TO decide upon numerous petitions from,
democrats OF Baltimore, well as other parts
cl the state, urging the Governor to call an extra
session OF the Legislature. The entanglement 4,
the muhlclpaI government including the deadlock
pel"eeh mayor hayes and the City Councils as IN
the rsai construction of the city charter has
caused the Democrats connected with the reo,aE
iai organization who are opposed to Hayes to
urge an extra session. The Democratic nance,
".e aiso uesirous Of amending the Election law so
as 10 par many negroes from voting at the navt
State election W next
"heh appeals to the Governor from Democra+
In the counties were first presented short, osa'
the november election. they met with a cold 70
sponse. The Governor was not favorobIN -.
pressed with the idea Besides he was n+ -
sure the Legislature. once in session vou1a -
the Dill providing for disfranchisement rbo 80
eIal eastern counties did not view tho soh
rtoL.dply. In Worcester County, accordino t "a
n99 census OF voters there 1O03 vy6ite a,S n
nine between the two races In WiconSt l,rS e"ehty-
mas objection there being 1036 white tn 7aI mere
nendd I IN carolina the colored iIiterates ecu
Neueu lhe Wnlte llhterateS by only fftv-atgbt ca
COO ne extra session would cost the Stetss Ut
3 S93o,OV-lhat Is assuming that It remained ir S
SION Tor twelve days, which are coneidnra III ses-
sary 10 amend the Election law II i eu heces-
inner Lenocratc circles, however that wbjIa ~ IN
ciaI sessin rh WIN not yet say he Will call soe
a procedure than heretofore n GornnarH 70 such
there Will be an extra session - i""" says so,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
MOBS BASKETBALL REFEREE.
HIS DECISION Anglers TRENTON CROWD
WHICH KNOCKS HIS TEETH OUT AND
FACES PoLICEMENs REVOLVERs.

Trenton. N. j.. Dec % (Specan.-A crowd of five
hundred and boys mobbed l.. p. Pratt, of
Philadelphia, basketball referee tonight in the
streets of Trenton, despite the interference of the
police and several citizens For fifteen minutes
pandemonium reigned In State-st. The feeling
strong against the referee that the police
drew their revovers and threatened to shoot unless
the mob dispersed With the first glistening of the
revovers the crowd but Immediately closed up
again around the police and the referee and the
threat had to be constantly repeated The latter
was trying to reach the Pennsylvania Railroad
station. The three policemen in charge of the
referee were unable to protect him, and he
ceived several hard blows. Threats were made to
form rush to seize the referee. XIII him! XIII
him. was frequently heard.
In the basketball hall, where the Trenton basket
bail team played a game with the Pennsylvania
Bicycle Club and the trouble started. Pratt had a
tooth knocked out and received several hard blows
Those against Pratt said that in his decisions he
favored the visiting team On the other hand
there are large number here who say that he
acted impartially. In the first half of the game
Stout, of the Trenton team, called Pratt names on
account of decision Pratt disqualified him. The
Trenton's management refused TO abide by the
the Philadelphia team by the of to 0. The
game at the close the tallies stood % to IL in
favor of the visitors. There several women in
the crowd that assailed Pratt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AS JOKE.
Earl. g. HUTCHINSON. OF BOSTON. TAKES NOR
PHINB IN KANSAS CITY.


PIIINB IN KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, No. Dec. 25 speciaD-An attempt at
suicide was made here to-day by Earl o. Hutchin-
SON the son of a Boston OF wealth. and now
an employe of the Burnham, Hanna Munger COM
many in this city Crazed with drink he drank
solution containing some morphine. He was taken
70 the police headquarters for treatment. For two
hours Dr. Manahan worked over him. and hnally
saved his Iife though for long time 1T appeared
as If he was dead Hutchinson is tall ana hand-
some eighteen years old, and says that about
wear ago he got into school trouble in Boston
He ran away and came West. Last summer ne
came TO this city and not being able to find other
employment he became of the porters at the
Coates House, where his handsome appearance anu
air of evident refinement attracted the notice OF
nearly all who saw him.
When he was taken 10 the police station he
seemed not to realize that he had swallowed the
poison and that his life was hanging on a thread
He ioked with those in the ambulance, and nnaily
when made to realize his condition, said ne mad
taken it as a practical joke, meaning to frighten
one of the men he had been with. When he was
revived and understood what he had done he was
much affected His first thought was of his people
In Boston, and he was alarmed lest they should
learn of the escapade that so nearly cost him his
life. AS far as can be learned there is motive
that would impel him to attempt to commit suicide
but his statement that he had taken the poison
sort of joke is presumed to be true.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS.

The special feature of the new edition OF
Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass" published
by David Mckay, of Philadelphia, is the print
ing in footnotes OF the different forms which
the poet gave to of his thoughts The
dates of first publication are noted under the
titles of the poems, and the editor records also
the different titles under which some OF the
poems have at various times appeared This is
a workmanlike variorum edition. and 1t is fa1riy
well printed, with more than one portrait re-
produced between its covers.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

to hear any more. Upon my word. am aston
fshed at the patience of these Parisians
Another illustration of the antiquity OF anec-
dotes is afforded by a passage in NJ. Pierre Gus
mans book on "Pompei." Some years ago
Punch" had a picture OF BARRIERS shop Win
the legend: How would you like TO be shaved.
sir?" I'm perfect silence" Nj. Gusman tens us
Of the great public baths at Pompei (as ne spens
It In the foreign way) that an inscription mas
been found in which masseur OF the period
asks customer how he would like to Se stri,
gilIed," and the answer is I'm perfect silence
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
THE ANTICIPATED WITrrcIsu
rom The London Morning Post.

FROM The London Morning Post
is Il possible for any one TO ssy a "eood ,bine,.
tnat mas not so far the point is concerne6
neen anticipated long before? One OF the cIev
- eIest OF our present day playwrights amused us
all by declaring that he could NOT eli o,,+ ht s
w w COMEDY because IL bored him so dreadf,;IIv
5fopapiy Aristophanes made a similar rerarI
fut IN more recent times La Fontaine dursne
me nrst performance OF his .Astrke" came to .
80 els shere some OF his friends were gathered
800 800 IN reply 70 their astonshed Inquiries said
s a.n yaWn' l have seen the first act and In
mas bored me SO prodigiousiy that did not want
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
WIPES WORK WON HIS paRDoN

Nioh'real Dec 2S-James Baxter formerly Of nh,
."so' ana lately Of New-York. who was sentences
mere some time ago TO five years in the penitent,a.
sD ' connection with the Banque Vile MARI
fona e. mas oeen released on conditional pardon.
,r nardn trends have been working incessantl, TO- =,
viction u IL aGcounL of Ill health since his con
dition is serious oi ufopsy' ana his con-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Three volumes have reached us in the new eol-
tion of George Borrow published by John Lane.
'.The Bible in SPAIN" "Lavengro" and THE Ro-
many Rye" There prefaces, save those
written by the author himself, nor are there any
illustrations. The publishers object has simply
been to provide clear reprints, on small scale
of the delightful books themselves. The form is
such as permits the carrying of the book in the
pocket and the tasteful linen binding adds little
to the weight of the publication For the travel
Ter these little volumes perfect.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
POLICEMEN ASsAILED By PoLANDERs.
NEARLY KILLED IN SCHENECTADY BEFORE RE-
LIEF APPEARED.

LIEF APPEARED.
Schenectady, n. Y. Dec, 25 (SpeciaD.-Two police
men, named Walker and Engle, assaulted
late this afternoon in the saloon kept by Michael
Roach at No 3f4 Edson-ave., by several Poland
ers and had they not made fight for their lives
they would have been killed. AS it was, they were
terribly cut and otherwise bruised. but will re-
cover. Engle stood the PROSTATE body of
Walker. who feled by blow of a chair. and
fought for fully fifteen minutes before relief came
from Headquarters in the shap, of a file of police
men, who charged the crowd and rescued Walker
and Engle from their pertlous position. The fight
was the result of a search made by the officers for
Max Zwertag of No. 547 South Centre-st who
was wanted for abusir his wife. Later he was
captured by the police.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
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dence pier in New York any part London Obtain
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New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
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pany is also prepared at points named. through its
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promptly and satisfactorily execute
all orders or commissions of every
Kind entrusted to its care.
For further particulars enquire at any of the
Company's Agencies in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
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EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL
LERS will find the London office of The
Tribune, 149 Fleet Streer, a convenient
place to leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Little Brown & Co.. of Boston. publish new
edition the fourth of THE Puritan in England
and New-England," by Ezra Hoyt BylnSton.
This book first published in 1896. has merits TO
which we have already testified The puritan
as Colonist and Reformer," by the same au-
thor. while distinct from the present volume,
supplements it, and it is pleasant to nave the
two in a uniform edition. Together they give
luminous survey of the English Sources OF
American Puritanism and of its development
on this side of the water. The new matter IN
the volume before consists of chapter on
witchcraft in New-England an interesting sum
mary of important cases, and of the public emo
tions which played around them.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

John Lane, TO the little series which he pub
fishes under the title of The Flowers of Par
nassus" has added four more volumes, given
respectively to 1.-The Day Dream" Of Tennyson,
1.-The Blessed Damozel" of Rossett, The Statue
and the Bust Of Browning and stephen Phil
lips's 'Marpessa." The publication of these vol
umes not only means choice bookmaking, but
the opportunity for several new artists to eX-
plot their gifts MI Philip Connard. who makes
the drawings for "Marpessa" and THE Statue
and the Bust" strikes new note in his re-
fined drawings. and hope to see more of his
work. Mr.. Lane starts another new series OF
poetical reprints. calling it THE Lovers Ii
brary" The love poems Of Shelley fill the first
volume, the love poems of Browning the second,
and THE Silence of Love" set of fifty sonnets
by Edmond Holmes. the third. 1t is a some
what precious but nevertheless persuasive
idea, well carried out. Tbs slender volumes,
which would fit into a waistcoat pocket, are
made of delicate paper. on which the text is
printed in green ink The decoration at the top
and bottom of each page is tinted and 30 are
the decorations for the title page and end pa
pers The covers are of different colors and al
all in good taste
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
THE SOUTH POLE.
A RECORD OF THE VOYAGE OF THE BEL
GIcA

THROUGH THE FIRST ANTARCTIC NIGHT. A
Narrative Of the Voyage OF the Belgica among
Newly Discovered Lands and over an UnknoWn
Sea. BY Frederick A. Cook, NJ d., surgeon
and Anthropologist of the Belgian Antarctlc
Expedition. Illustrated Octave. pp. 47S double
dax e
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Ihe scribners issue the twelfth and ro,,,..,
epi'ion OF Baedeker's handbook for London ana
lne edition also revised of the sama
puO.,sneIs -" 81. handbook for Northern Germany as
lar as the Bavarian and Austrian frontiers Nv.
record the fact with due Appreciation ot a. "
portance AS we have hitherto had -. 30 i'i'-
remark more than once. each new edit,or - "
Saeaeker volume is distinct blessing y
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Ihe second volume in the series of renrin+s =.
classics issued by Dodd, Mead & Co is de,,o.os
10 Ihe Scarlet Letter" We have already man
uoneo the excellence of the manufacture ~ .bia
series and especially Its decorative opaItttoa
me second volume is no less attractive tba, g.
SieaecessoF' save that the frontispiece in colors
have been spared wen
The colored American., 1900-02-03

Gives the names OF dead and living frie
tells who and when you will marry also
health or anything you wish to know, no
matter what it is. lie can call up your spirit
friends and show them to you, Can make
them rap all around the room. He as KS nc
questions don't ask you to write names
him. Don't try TO pump you in any wa out
tells yOu right off. is thoroughly inuorsed
by leading sp1ritualists everywhere, received
from them gold medal and special license
to practice his wonderful powers; credentials
no one else car show can give tho usands OF
references to both " hite and colored patrons
Twenty. five years. practtce-seven in BrOok.
lyn-will show you that he can DO all he
of. Can tell what business is best for you and
where, how to win speedy marriage with the
one you love. Eow to be successful in all YOUR
doings in short what is best 10 do. He viii
succeed when all others fail. Positive satisfac
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luck to consult this hristian gentleman.
He has medicine that will cure drunken.
ness; can be given patients not knowing it,
Thousands through hin are now
RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL
with all their undertakings, while those o
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poverty. Through his perfect know edge
chemistry he Can impara to you secret tha
will overcome your enemies snd win you
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curing Of speedy and happy marriages and
all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails.
He has the secret OF winning the affections of
the opposite sex.
1t Is the curse OF Spiritualism that in all
large cities there are class OF men and wo-
men who claim powers they do hot possess.
They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref
erences. Surely the colored people are not
SO wanting in sense as to throw their time
and m Oney away on such. DR.. Shea refers TO
the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 2iSl Al
lantic avenue: the Hon. William Denmore,
architect and builder, AZ Cleveland avenue,
and Mr.. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South
Brooklyn. All have known him for
the past ten years. He gives free test of his
power to all. The doctor has practiced five
years in New Orleans, st. Louis, Memphis
and Louisville, understands thoroughly the
diseases, spells or Influences the race is
subject to. II q has now and always had large
patronage from them
PLEASE READ THE FoLLowING:
Brooklyn, August, Is, 1S91-This letter is to
certify that came to New York from Alba
ny. was a stranger In a strange city, out of
work and out of money. L had no luck in
anything l undertook. What to do l did
not know. A friend advised me to go and
see DIR. Shea. l did. II told me the cause
OF my troubles; he took me in and treated
me as brother. Through him 1 got gooo
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ers, they took my money and did me 10
good. L bless the day 1 first met Dr.. shea
l would advise all in bad luck, sick or in
trouble to go to him al once,
Sincerely, Albert Ayers,
1887 Atlantic Avenue.