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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

New York. ,uly, II.
What becomes of all the pins?
That's a conundrum that has been un-
answered for many a long year.
want to ask another What becomes
of the old songs?
This question was forced on my atten-
ton the other night, In the Waldorf-As-
toria. during n discussion between
well known horseman and a disciple OF
the automobile VINO claimed that WITHIN
the next decade horse would be as great
a rarity in all large American cities as
Is COW at present.
During the conversation, one OF the gen
tleman said. MY uncle was sup-cor-
tractor on the public works of Pennsyl-
yania away back in the early 3Os, when
the canals and the railroads DESTROYED the
wayon trade between Philadelphia and
Psttsburg.' ,
these cities was hauled In large Conesto-
ga wagons drawn by six and eight horse
teams, and when that system Oh irelght-
age was done away with the farmers
thourht that the demand for horses
wo,,,d he so lcssened that there would be
no money I'm breeding them.
sald another of the party, MY father
,.nd 70 aing n song called the Wagon
er,s Lament Its first verse ran IKE this
I'm opposed TO the railroad
And every such plan.
It's ruined this poor wagner
And every honest man.
oh, once I made money,
Driving my team.
y,,,t now the goods arc hauled
ON the railroad by steam.
.Tbere's n song that was very popular
a, pennsyivania 60 or 20 years ago, but
,ho,ah have offered TO pay literally for
the whole of Il and have advertised the
sact I hnve been unable to get n copy
az a. or OF another song that was equally
as ,popular n few years Inter
"It detailed the adventures anu expert
ences of young Hibernian who on his
arrival In this country found employ
,,ent on the same public works. The
song. ali of IL remember, ran like this;
. .xynen I landed in sweet Philadelphia.
=, happened to be I'm the fall;
90 I never shipped rope In my riggin,
Tnl / anchored safe In the canawl
$50 fare you well. father and mother,
And fare you well. ireland. too.
Fare YOU well sister and brother,
So I kindly bid you adieu.
Can any Of my readers give me any In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12
WHAT HAS BECOME
OF THE OLD SONGS?
"MacOn" Mccormick Asks aQueStiOn
That Some News Reader rlay
Be Able to Answer.

formation about these old songs?
would like to surprise my friend with
copies OF them. -
He told me that he had once asked
Thomas Buchanan Read, the author of
''The Wild Wagner OF the Alleghenies."
but though the poet had spent months
in the Alleghenies acquiring Information
to be used in his poem he had never
heard OF the old songs.
Many years ago Lafcadio Hearn, the
greatest writer OF arbesuue classic Eng
lish since De Quincy threw up repor-
toriai position I'm Cincinnati to go to New
Orleans I'm order that he might familiar
ize himself there with Creole stories and
slavery folklore. told me. in the Cres-
cent city, that IL was almost impossible
for him to get hold of any OF the old
darky songs which antedated the Civil
war thirty or forty years.
Again PROFOUND my query, What be-
comes of the old songs?'
]. b. c'MACoN'D MCCORMICK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

box at tho opera. and Sir Archibald's
presence there on Saturday night. as well
as the marked graciousness with which he
was treated by both the future king and
queen OF Great Britain was noted by the
audience and. created much comment.
Society was therefore I'm a measure
prepared for the disgrace of Mr.. Astor,
who. H. is said. will be asked to withdraw
from the Marlborough club for having
published I'm newspaper a statement af-
fecting the good name of a fellow men,
ber.
II is not so much Mr.. Astor's action in
demanding the withdrawal of Sir Archi-
bald from his house as his publication OF
the Objectionable paragraphSin the Pail
Mall Gazette that excites the Indignation
of London society, and the fact that he
availed himself of his ownership of a
metropolitan newspaper to give express
sion to his personal controversies Is re-
garded as an objectionable breach OF
taste and breeding.
other hosts ere Mr.. Astor have elected
unbidden guests. one of the most notable
instances having been that of Lord Der
by, who demanded the withdrawal from
his house OF the Earl of Roslyn, who had
come unbidden to a ball given by Lady
Derby In honor of the princess of Wales.
TOO WEAK FOR SUCH ACTION.
But while nobemen of such assured
position I'm English society as Lord Der
by, head OF the historic house OF STAN
ley, can venture TO take stand against
such an abuse of hospitality, Mr. Astor
has courted certain ostraeism by follow
ing his example.
For whatever social success Mr.. Astor
had achieved by the expenditure In Eng
land 90 millions OF dollars derived from
his American property he may be said to
have forfeited when he surrendered his
citizenship of the United States to be-
come a naturalized Briton, Transforming
himself thereby from a foreigner of dis
tinction into a middle class Englishman,
and as such subject to all the social dis
advantages of the latter.
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BRITISH CONSULS VIEWS.

London, July ia-The report OF the
British consul In Ouba for 1899 says:
While the first year OF American rule
disappointed Americans as well as Gu
oahs and failed to realize expectations
IN the way OF great revival OF trade
and needed public works, Il is only com
mon Justice 10 the rnited s,a,os "a
clals In Cuba TO say that no responsihiIitv
ior mo non-fuihlment OF these exnerta-
uons attaches to them.
90 Iar as their authority allowed tbev
nave worked honestly and I'm good faitb
IN what they conceived 10 be the re-,
interests Of the island | cannot see
what more could be done. s'e
ne ono thing that was not I'm their
power 20 give was the thing cuba nscd.
e1 tne most, the establlshfnent m o ,'o.
manent form OF government Pei
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

ssCuite a brigade" remarked the Ice
man at the News free ice distributing
station in Randall square yesterday af-
ternoon.
He had reference to the motley army OF
youngsters who crowded around him,
eager to have him punch their cards and
give them the ice they were sent for.
And, indeed, it was a brigade" IT
hardly seems possible that there are so
many needy families In the North End.
but the ever vigilant policeman knows
where to find them.
The officers are unanimous In stating
That the News free Ice Is one OF the
greatest boons they ever had the pleas
ure OF assisting in the dispensation OF.
IL was Just the same In Olneyville
square yesterday. and, in fact there are
more applicants at all the stations each
delivery day. To see the youngsters ca
Bering about and elbowing each other
reminds one for all the world OF swarm
OF bees.
singuiarIy enough, although all nation
alities intermingle, there has not yet
been a semblance of quarrelling or jeal-
ousy, whether the policeman Is present
or not.
That not only speaks we'll for their
home training, but emphasizes the fact
that the News clear.y discerned that
there was an urgent need OF free ice
among the poor
Did N)u ever see a wee, small boy try
20 suck a 15-pound cake of ice into his
little insides ?The News man saw one yes
tercay. His lips were glued to the north
east corner OF the cake and he was
sucking away for all he was worth.
Does II taste good?" inquired the re-
porter.
Yes, SIR" said the urchin. Then ne
started or. staggering under the weight
Of the Ice, as fast as his little bare legs
could carry him.
After going few feet the boy looked
hack and baid: Its pretty heavy for q
boy TO lug"
What do. you think OF a boarding house
keeper getting free ice? The policeman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

The weather has so far been delightful
for the soldier boys in camp, although
this morning the sky was overcast and
there was some indication that rain
might fall before night. The first three
days of the camp, have favored work,
and. In consequence, the drills have been
very satisfactory.
The officers and men OF the several
commands are apparently taking pride
in their work, and are preparing to show
Gov. Gregory what kind of stuff the
militia is made OF. despite the fact that
many OF the men are new recruits.
1t is probable that there will be many
visitors TO the camp tomorrow, which Is
known as governors day. for up to the
present there have been very few callers,
and the Davisville liverymen have had
very little call for the hire of their car
r.ages between the railroad station and
the camp ground.
There has not as yet been any increase
in the number of officers and men In
camp over the figures given in the first
days official report. but 1t is expected
that tomorrow the number present will
pass the 1000 mark.
GOOD SHOWING MADE.
Gen. Kendall again expressed his sat
isfaction today at the showing that the
brigade has made. and Maj. Ely OF the
brigade staff declares that the camp is
the best policed that he has ever known.
Everything is spick and span.
Cant MAYNARD of TROOP IL, cavalry
Battalion, received orders last evening 10
round up a man who, IL was said, was
dispensing beer from a wagon. The man
and his goods were escorted to headquar-
ters and Gen. Kendall and his stan re-
solved themselves into court TO pass
judgment upon the man.
The latter explained that he had re-
ceived an order from one of the COM
mands In camp to deliver a certain num-
ber of crates of beer. After considering
the matter Gen. Kendall ordered the man
to leave camp, and the incident was
closed.
CoMMIsSARY DEPARTMENT.
The commissary department continues
to be carried on in most satisfactory
manner. Capt. Sphinx passes judgment on
all the meat and sees TO IL that no
tainted or otherwise unfit bits creep In
to the issuance. He is assisted by Mr..
Murray, who was for years head cutter
for the late Martin G.. Stokes, whom
many Providence people will remember.
The men of the Hospital Corps are now
busy and seem TO be happy. Last night
six men slept in the hospital. one suffer-
ing from what appeared TO be malaria.
Chills and minor complaints had posses
sion OF other five, and since IL was
thought that they could be treated more
adyantageously at the hospital than I'm
the company tents, the patients were
kept there.
Col. French. brigade medical director,
arrived I'm camp yesterday and relieved
Mai. N. Darrell Harvey, surgeon on Col.
Matteson's staff, who has been acting as
brigade medical director during Col.
French's absence. Illness in his family
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12
CAPTURE OF A
DARING Thief.
Grace, When Discovered, Jumped
From Third-StoTy Window.
CAUGHT AFTER HOT CHASE.
Took About 5000 Worth Of jeweIry
From Two Benefit ST. Residences.
UAMOLeSTED WHILE Ne LOOTED ONE.
Was at Work In The Other When Surprised
BY PoIIcs-Is Looked Upon as a
Crook With a Long Record.
UnMoleSTEO WHILE Ne LOOTED ONE.

Officers Toole and O'Malley OF the Third
station captured a daring thief yestera
day afternoon, shortly after he had ram
sacked the vacant houses of Edwin Al
drich and Wallace r. Chandler. 344 and
$50 Benefit street. respectively.
At the station he gave his name as Jo-
seph Grace and Lieutenant Murray is of
police authorities all over New England.
The capture reflects great credit upon
the patrolmen who effected II.
1t appears that Grace first broke into
Mr.. Chambers house through rear
window, from which he tore the entire
sash.
He went through the house. looking for
jewelry, OF which he found a quantity, es-
pecially In the bedrooms on the second
floor.
Next the robber visited Mr.. Aldrich's
house and gained entrance as at Mr..
Chambers. But this time the noise he
made smashing the window attracted the
notice of Officer Toole, who suspected
that II came from Mr.. Aldrich's. knowing
that that gentleman was at his summer
home in Woonsocket.
The policeman found the glass In the
rear door broken and the door open.
He telephoned TO the station and Cap
tain Magill and officer O'Malley FASTENED
to the house.
The captain and officer Toole searched
the house and found the thief in Paul II.
Aldrich's bedroom ransacking things TO
his hearts desire.
When he saw the officers. Grace made
a bolt. jumped through an open window,
80 feet from the ground, landed on MS
feet uphurt and darted away.
officer O'Malley gave chase. officer Toole
ioning I'm as soon as possible, and be-
tween them they ran the thief TO cover on
South Water street, opposite Robert l..
Smiths coal yard.
The thief had about $500 worth Of jew
elry about him. of which Mr.. Aldrich's
son identified $50 worth.
Grace was araigned in the Sixth district
court this morning and on his plea OF
guilty was bound over TO the grand jury
In the sum of $1,000.
As he could not furnish bail he was
committed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12
ANGRY AGENT.
When Ordered TO Remove
Nickel-in-tha- Slot Machine
He Smashed Rival Device

Yesterday afternoon there was consid-
erable excitement I'm Arsene Parey's bar
ber shop on Broad street, Pawtuxet,
nickel-in-the-slot machines being the
cause thereof.
II appears that the agent for the ma
chine that has stood I'm the shop right
along was requested 10 remove II. 20
make room for n rival machine that was
left there yesterday morning. ft
The agent did as he was requested. but
first wreakcd vengeance on machine No.
by smashing a.
The agent for the latter appeared later
and said that there were plenty OF the
formers machines In the valley that can
be tapped for enough TO pay for his ma
chine.
Nickei-in-the-slot machines have causl
ed a great deal OF trouble In the valley.
where there are a great many.
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NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

Patrolman Delaney. at las this morn
ing. found a man on Young Orchard ave-
nue.. The man had n sack in which was
a harness. and as he could not give a
good account of himself was locked up.
Miss Rose Early, of Is Grand View
street. discovered man making an ef-
fort TO climb through the window OF her
sleeping room. She screamed and the
man ran away. lie was shoeless. hat
less and coatless.
Mary sullivan, OF Welcome avenue.
was bitten on the arm by a dog yesterday
afternoon.
The home OF Emma Thompson, s0i
Grove street was entered yesterday dur
ing the absence OF the family and $50 was
taken from a bureau drawer. The police
have description of the man who was
seen prowling about the house in the
morning.
Joseph l.. Hannon was arraigned in the
Sixth district court this morning on the
charge OF breaking and entering In the
daytime the store of Constance Gekoof
1854 Charles street. He pleaded guilty and
was held for the action OF the grand jury
In the sum OF $500.
John Naugle. II years old. who has been
I'm the hands OF the police before. was
again IN court this morning on the charge
OF being an idle person. Probation OF.
f1cer Wallace. thought that one more
trial would make a good boy OF John, SC
his case was put over until Dec. T.
Frank McAndrews met Tom Hanley or
OIneyyflle square last evening and as Nc.
Andrews heard Hanley had said some
thing that was not pleasant about his
sister he struck Hanley. In the Sixth dis.
trfct court this morning McAndrews was
fined $40 and costs.
T.. H. o'Brien and r.. l.. Pike met or
Washington street yesterday Afternoon
and began 10 talk on labor and labor
unions. Tho discussion waved warm and
each showed the other his card and q
make matters still more impressiv,
OfBrfen swatted Pike. Pike had o'Brier
arrested. In the Sixth district court thi,
morning the prisoner was fined so and
ccate
Engine II put out a grass fire az the cor
Ter Of Smith and Ruggies street yester
day afternoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12
CONDUCTOR STRUCK BY A
LAMP-POST MAY LOSE HIS LIFE

shortly after the car arrived at Earl
street the ambulance came.
Dr. Arthur ii. Wood OF 4S3 Elmwood
avenue had been summoned and did all
he could for the injured man until the
ambulance arrived.
At the hospital II was found that Hen
dersons skull was fractured and he was
not expected TO live "A hours. He was
Unconscious all the time.
Henderson, who was a spare conductor,
Is 20 years old and lives at 125 Gard
ner street, Auburn. Ee was running the
car of which Charles Dedick was motor
man. They left Lakewood, bound for
Providence, about 2 o'clock. running on
the new double track. r
The lamppost that Henderson's head
came into contact with has stood there
FOR years. Not long ago II was neces-
sary. To move back the platform In front
OF the station and the lamppost with IL.
Evidently the .1arhppost was not moved
back far enough. fr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

Conductor William W. Henderson of the
Buttonwoods branch of the Suburban
trolley line was injured at Silver Hook
yesterday afternoon and was not expect
ed 10 live throughout today.
He leaned from the rear platform of
the car as II was passing the station
TO look ahead. and was struck by the
lamppost I'm front of the station.
lie was struck on the left side of the
forehead and was knocked from the plat
form.
IIc was picked up by passengers. there
being 30 aboard. and taken in the car to
a yard near the Elmwood car barn on
Earl street.
Meanwhile telephone message was
sent from DR.. ID. o. Kings house In
Auburn TO the Rhode Island hospital and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12
ASTOR HAS GONE.
William Waldorf Departed for
Germany Tuesday at Height
Of the Season.

London, July 12.-William Waldorf As
tors sudden departure for Germany yes
terday at the very height of the season,
the cancelling Of all his engagements
here and the recall of the invitations
which he had issued for house parties on
next Sunday and on Sunday week at
Clieveden are universally regarded as
signalling the close Of his social career In
London.
1t is openly declared here that the
prince of Wales, who is the supreme ar
bitter of English society. has cut him, In
consequence of his insulting treatment of
Capt. Sir Archibald Milne last week,
and London Is only too ready 10 take its
cue in this matter from its future king,
as Mr.. Astor, In spite of his wealth and
of the magnihcence of his entertain
ments. has made many enemies by his
numerous idiosyncrasies and by his ex-
traordinary arrogance.
NOT ASKED TO QUEENS PARTY.
Confirmation Is given to these stories
of MIR. Astor's fall from royal favor by
the fact that his name Is conspicuousiy
absent from the list OF guests asked TO
the queens garden party at buckingham
sand invitations have been issued.
Sir Archibald Milne, who Is the chief
of one of the oldest families In Scotland.
a baronet and a distinguished officer OF
the royal navy, I'm which he holds the
rank OF captain, after dining with one OF
the leaders OF London society last week
was invited by his hostess to accompany
her to Mr.. Astor's concert, to which she
was asked
Sir Archibald. following in her wake,
was suddenly confronted by Mr.. Astor,
who asked him for his name, declared
that he had not invited him, and de-
manded his immediate departure from
the house, declaring that he should take
steps TO publish In his paper. the Pail
Mall Gazette. the intrusion of which Sir
Archibald Milne OF the Naval and Mill
clined to listen to Sir Archibald's ex-
PLANTATION. letter which he subsequent
ly wrote was ignored.
On the following day an announcement
appeared I'm Mr.. Astors newspaper. the
Pail Mall Gazette, stating that Capt Sir
Archibald Milne of the naval and mill
tary club. was present Mt Mr.. Astor's
concert last night without an invitation"
No such extraordinary paragraph had
ever been printed In any London paper
before. and the sensation which II Great
ed In society was indescribable.
Sir Archibald at once submitted the en-
tire matter 20 the prince of Wales. the
president OF the Army and Navy club and
OF the Marlborough. 20 both OF which Sir
Archibald belongs. Mr.. Astor being one
of his fellow members at the Marlbor-
ough.
The attitude OF the prince with regard
TO the controversy WIS made apparent 10
society on saturday night at the opera
at Covent Garden. when Sir Archibald oc-
ctpied n seat IN the box of the princess
OF Wales, with whom he Is n particular
favorite. having commanded the Osborne
on the occasion Of her two long yachting
tours IN the Mediterranean.
IL II very rare that any man not a
member OF the reignine family Of his
royal household Is seen In the princess's
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Manufacturers Outlet tCO.MakeS
Generous Contribution.
The Police Continue to Find Additional
Families Who Are in Need Of the
midsummer Necessary.

at Olneyville square puinted to boy
who was struggling with large piece
OF ice and said: THAT boy S mother
keeps hoarders. But sne Is really very
poor has no husband and that boys
brother is locked up"
Even IL the boys mother did not have
such hard lines, the News man would
agree that. II she takes boarders, she
must be poor. es
lew people take boarders until they are
poor, and everybody knows that keep
ing boarders Is very Improbable.
IL should be borne in mind that the
hot season will last some time yet and
IL is TO be hoped that contributions will
continue to come In as abundantly as
heretofore.
This has been said before in these col
umns and is likely TO be said again.
Today the icemen are at Governor and
wickenden and Eddy and Manchester
streets.
A GENEROUS DONATION.
News Publishing Company:
Gentlemen: We appreciate the good
work you are doing in your Free Ice
Distribution 10 the poor. IL Is a step in
the right direction and reflects great
credit on your public spiritedness and
push which have been demonstrated
within the past few weeks.
We believe In helping good thing
along Put us down for two tons of ice
per week. during July and August.
Wishing YOU success, we are. very truly,
MANUFACTURERS OUTLET CO.
Providence, r. l., July II, 1900.
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Isp.n Anxious.

Japan has become alarmed over the
emigration of many of her residents TO
this country. IL Is stated that they are
turned adrift., This Is like the misrepre-
sentation which deude people into be-
Iieving that any other medicine Is equal
ach disorders. In the Bitters lies safety
and surety IL Is worth its weight In
gold in ali cases of indigestion, constipa-
tion, dyspepsia. malaria, fever and ague.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-07-12

Patrolmen Wolfe and McCartin arrest
cd Felix Monahan on Promenade street.
early this morning for having In his pos
session a box containing ring spinning
travellers He was held pending an in
vestigation.
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A hard looking follow called at the
home Of Mr.. oTool. on Grove street
yesterday. but was not admitted. When
leaving thS<ysfd nc picked up skirt
and carried II off.