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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
CHILDHEN's DESIRES.

a very original experiment was recently
made by iady who is fond of studying
the characteristics of children. She wrote
on the blackboard of London board
school the following question: IF a fairy
were to offer you anything you like what
would you chose, anu why?'' A child who
evidently had social aspirations wished
for " carriage with four lovely white
horses so that / could drive to theatres,
parties and balls" Then another anxious
to get all she could from the fairy, an
swered ITO live IN a palace, and have all
that my heart desires" adding, II should
like long life and health, and no troubles
and worries" There Is pathetic ring
about the wish OF one child. who wouiu
have asked for new boots and under
clothing" One would like to be fairy
godmother to that mite for a few hours
The girl who carried off the prize wish
ed for money. With this she would tray
poorer people: She also proposed to build
a home for girls and boys whose mothers
and fathers arc drunk nearly all day
long" Significant this OF some daily
sordid misery I'm this child's life.
II Is given to very few people TO un-
and II s only by exercise OF patience and
the utmost sincerity that one can get to
know the ideas and desires that are
formed In the ever-busy brains. A pret-
~ story was once told by Sir Edwin Ar
mold of three children Of his acquaintance
whom he asked at their bedtime. when
about to say their prayers, III they would
pray for what they wanted most. After
the two eldest had made their requests,
the Youngest. "A little girl, knelt down, and
God. love me when l am naughty, like
mamma
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Celebrated BY Or. and Mrs. Wheaton
al PaWiuckot.


DR.. and Mrs. James l.. Wheaton OF
Broadway. Pawtucket, celebrated their
golden wedding last evening at their
residence, and a large number of rela-
tives and friends were in attendance.
When DIR. Wheaton began the prac-
tice OF medicine, Al years ago. the city
OF Pawtucket was in Massachusetts.
He was born there in 1929 He is a
graduate OF the Berkshire medical col
lege at Pittsfied, Mass.
For over half century he has at
tended TO sick calls. and some of his
first patients were guests yesterday.
He married Miss Anna Maria JenclSs
Of Grafton. Mass, and four children
Were born.
DIR. Wheaton Is of the seventh gener-
alton in America. his ancestor having
been Robert Wheaton of Salem.
Mrs. Wheaton was president OF the
Ladies' Soldiers Memorial Association.
through which organization hand
some memorial was erected at Wilkinz
son park i'm Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Hesketh was with Elaine IN tho drawing
room OF the hotel. IL chanced to hS
empty. For few moments there. was
She looked up, and their eyes met.
'Elainev' he cried hoarsely. Can you
ever forgive me? You don't know what
steel my heart against you. to think OF
you bitterly. 1 married, but IL was not
for love; II was for power money, pro-
right TO do So" lie paused. .'She was a
good woman. and I WAS kind 70 her.
When Marjorie, was born. she died.
sent the child home with Mrs. Rycroft,
and she has taken charge of her ever
lie stopped again. Elaine waitedr with
And when ! saw you again this
morning." he cried. ''T knew that loved
yon,that ! have never ceased from low
10 ask .you--to forgive Ito be my wife
now" he added slowly.
,,,Ea. me Looked n; into her eyes, and she re,
the one man she had loved.
I'VE were both to blame"' she MUIR
All. we have wasted ten yearsv' he
cried. but we can make II up,'
The walls seemed TO fade away. In
were walking. together her arm resting
ON his; a feeling OF happiness and con-
tent crept over her.
Yes we can make II upr' she said
In the hail Mrs. Rycroft had met Mr..
Carbutt. She chatted to him for few
moments.
Wasn't IL strange that my brother-in-
law should have known Miss Maxwell
years ago. she said casually.
lie made his way up stairs. lie opened
the door of the drawing room quietly
and peeped In. Apparently IL was de-
serted. Then his eye rested on two fig
urcs al the far end of the room. He
looked Tor moment 10 make sure then
retired. shutting the door noselessly. He
walked slowly up TO his room.
y chance return of the Inevitable
One he said with sigh. "and nv
poor little. union of affection vanishes
into thin air. I suppose that | must be
glad-for her sake!" he added SOFTLY
Mainly About People
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
DIED

BAND--In Norwood. 18th inst. Emma
Agnes, oldest child of William and
Emma l.. Band, aged s years.
BuRNs-In this city, lith inst, James
". Burns.
CHADBOURNE-In Glocester. r. T.,
18th inst. Phebe d.. wife Of Nathan r.
Chadbourne I'm her nth year.
KENNEDY-In this city, 18th inst. Rob.
ert Kennedy. aged u years
MAGrIRE-In this city. 1tth inst. Annie
Theresa. daughter of Edward and Bird
get Mcguire.
McMANrS-In this city, 18th inst. An
mic. daughter of John and Margaret
McManus, aged months.
MORETON-In this city. 18th inst. Kate,
wife OF William j. Moreton, I'm the 5ith
year OF her age.
RHODES-In Seekonk Mass. 18th inst.
Andrew Nj. Rhodes, aged IS years and
days.
wEEKs--ln this city, 18th inst. Grace
Boardman, daughter OF Marshall and
Eliza IL. Weeks, I'm the 18th year OF her
age.
wILBUR--In Lincoln. R. T.. 18th Inst.
Dexter Carlyle Wilbur, aged 81 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The Metropolitan Street Railway
company of New York city ran over
and killed a child, one Lewis B. Nor
ris. Suit was brought against the COM
pany for $4,000. The jury that heard
the case gave verdict against the
company for six t6) cents. The case
went to the appellate division Of the
Supreme Court and the result is shown
in this note from the New York Her
aid:
Every parent, especially every par
ent in this cable and trolley grioironed
city, rejoices over the decision just
banded down by the appellate division
of the Supreme Court of this state de-
claring that street railway companies
cannot kill children at cost of six
cents each, *
Leslie b. Morris, young lad, was
run over and killed by car of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company.
The jury who heard the suit for s25,-
600 damages were charged by the court
not TO consider the grief of the parents
or their deprivation OF the lad 5 society
and affection. but 10 estimate only the
pecuniary loss sustained through his
death. With sentiment and sorrow
wholly eliminated the jurors thought
that as the father OF the boy was well
90 do six cents would about represent
all that was left to settle for.
THE appellate court, in more force
full language than is usually employed
9u secisions handed down from the
bench. now declares unanimously that
the verdict in the lower court was
false In legal logic and shocking to
the senses'-a statement that will find
an echo in the heart OF every father
and mother in the land"
1t seems incredible that twelve men
of the caIibre OF the twelve who gave
that verdict could ever be found in
single jury--but so it was.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

An investigation by the General As
sembly is OF the first necessity con-
cerning the appropriations made 10
the officers of two charitable societies
here-the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty 10 Children, and the St. Vim
cent de Paul Society. How much of the
money actually appropriated and paid
by the general treasurer really went TO
the charities supposed to be represent
ed? 1t is a fact that sl516 was appro-
priated; and 1t is also stated upon au-
thority which seems absolute that one
or two men in the line ''swiped" s516
OF the money. is it true, and IL il is
who are the men? OF course, II must
and will be shown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

While 1t may be matter OF regret
that money was not appropriated for
expenditure upon Hopkins park"
nevertheless that is no excuse for not
giving the people the admirable con-
certs by the American ban at Roger
Williams park. These conce Is are ad-
mirable in many ways. and no money
expended by the City Council (unless
IT may be for junketings concerning
the filtration of the PawtuxeD does so
much good. There Is an additional rea-
son why action should not be delayed.
The American band has now under
consideration an offer from Saratoga
for an all-summer job. Let the people
Of Providence have to themselves their
own band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
SOCIETY NOTES.

Mrs. William Allan Dyer gave very
pretty tea at her residence on George
street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. clin-
ton II. Weeden and Mrs. ]. Edward
Studley poured. The ices were served
by Mrs. Walter Potter. The tea was
followed by a dinner. given to a few
of Mrs. Dyer's personal friends, and
in honor Of her birthday.
A dinner for company OF twelve
was given at the Grosvenor residence
on Prospect street last evening.
General and Mrs. Ames entertained
few of their friends at dinner last
evening.
Mrs. Theodore Colt. mother. OF Judge
Colt, lies seriously i'll at her residence
I'm Bristol. and her condition causes the
gravest anxiety among wide circle
OF her friends.
The death OF John Nicholas Brown
and OF Harold Brown. together with
that OF Mr.. Benjamin Lapham, plunges
a large portion OF Providence society
into the deepest gloom and lessons,
very materially, the life in the social
world of our city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
TO MEET ON FRIDAY NEXT.

About 20 members OF the Providence
Education Association met for the an
nual meeting last evening I'm the new
Public Library building, but owing TO
the importance OF the meeting II was
decided to adjourn until next Friday
evening, when 1t is expected that many
OF the members, who were detained by
the storm last evening, Win be present.
On that evening reports Will be read
and the annual election OF officers VIII
take place and "A special outlook COM
mittee will present brief report of the
educational progress made by the
school system OF the country during
the past year.
Aside from the business above re-
ferred 10 the special object OF the meet
ing will be To discuss the manner in
which a sum of $500 can be raised be-
fore May 20. The city council declined
To allow the sum OF $4,000 requested by
the school committee. SO the sub-com-
mittee on the school committee have
volunteered 10 assume charge OF a
summer school and three play grounds.
provided the necessary sum can be
raised within the time limit.
Although the effort TO raise the
needed sum was not made until last
Saturday. $3.50 have Already been sub
scribed. In New York and Philadelphia
the schools are wholly I'm the hands of
the cities and in other cities are partly
in charge of public officials. I'm this
city. last year. the schools We're SUI
pervlsed by private committeeman, but
il Is the desire of the Education Asso-
ciat.on TO change them and place them
under public supervision.
About $500 was raised last year from
the middle of May to the first OF July.
fhc.. ttt.ff trs hA
sent 10 the treasurer. A. w. Fairchild,
102 South Angel street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The New York Times says, concern
ing the famine in India: Now is the
time when money is most urgently
needed to assist the peasants" 1t is a
singular circumstance that the very
thing of which the English people have
been robblng those peasants, TO wit,
money, is the very thing most needed.
There comes to the Times a very ur-
gent dispatch from England begging
for money for India, which, just as
soon as the charitably disposed here
give. will at once be robbed again by
the English. 1t is indeed a very pref
ty and successful scheme, but look at
the bleaching skeletons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Fishes from the clouds, McNally
hens, alligator farms along the woon-
asquatucket, have so engrossed the at
tention OF our 'illustrious" that atten-
tion has been allowed to slacken con-
cerning that sum OF all iniquity, the
Consolidated" Private interest some
times governs. hence we have felt
that a .Howland hen persuader''
might be about ready TO be sprung up
on a confiding public; or that Jake the
Jew had new emollient for hen bowel
complaints.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Let the city of Providence obtain
control of every dock. or possible dock
in this small harbor. either by pur-
chase, or by the use of the eminent
domain; and prepare at once for the
coming commerce. Porto Rico uses ev-
cry year s2.000.O0O of cotton cloth.
Rhode Island can and wifi ship every
yard of IL. Hitherto less than ten per
cent. OF this cloth was lie in the
United States. Why not wake up, men
or Providence, and get ready quickly
70 take ahand in the great future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The United States treasury continues
to report the amount of gold in this
country as being s1,O25. .s25.162. OF this
sum s2S2. 225, 1886 belongs to government;
$3.50, ,3S1, 1892 is held by the National
banks; the savings banks
life insurance companies and
trust institutions hold practically 800
100000. Now where lis the remaining
s4O4 SOC, sos? Has il all been used by
dentists. or others in their work, and
If It has been so used, Is 1t money:
Why continue to print an exposed
sham statistic like that?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

our facetious friend, the editor OF the
Central Falls Journal, has at last ray
of reason in his madness; he now
thinks IL is possible to rob men of work
and wages by means OF a tariff; but he
fails yet to explain why wage earners
are entitled to work and wages" Come,
come, friend explain why and at
whose cost. Then our facetious friend
appeals to the God of our forefath-
ers." Why not appeal to his own God.
il he has God?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The London statlst thus indicates
the ease Of the money market in Lon
don: "If the bank OF England would
oonsldcr gold placed on board ship At
New York for delivery TO the bank as
q portion OF IT'S deposits and permit i'm
porters to draw against gold thus de.
posted. e would procure the cash nee
es<ary to strengthen the reserve and
bring ease to the money mart. II Il
docs not give the necessary facilities
now greater Inducements may be nee
s>eary IN July. when business viii he
suffering from a scarcity OF money.
The bank. The ssstist adds. should
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

1t is mere hypocrisy for the newspap-
ers to write moral articles against prize
fighting. calling IL a relic OF barbarism.
and other like names. Were IL not for
the newspapers prize fighting could not
exist in this country a month. The
manly art' is outlawed in nearly
every state. but the newspapers feed
the flame day in and day out-a flame
which caters only to the lowest
classes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The Newport Mercury is responsible
for the statement that ex-Gov. Ladd is
TO be ground superintendent of the new
state house. 1t is something OF de-
scent from "6overnor' even to "su-
preme Janitor"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The Nseley Cuban postofiice steal and
scandal Is rapidly growing. II touches
large ngures. and f. Involving many
men. II Is most unfortunate that Il has
taken place 80 soon after the sssump-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The assets OF the city OF Boston con-
tain one item of much significance. in
so far as municipal government Is con-
cerned. This item consists of claims
against people. firms, estates and cor
porations and amounts to $i,sS9. 1864.
In all OF which there is not one cent in
yaiIie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The two weeks screaming OF the
Worcester newspapers about a case of
smallpox. which was simply the result
Of vaccination. has subslded-no one
hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Are the men in New York city going
to allow the existence of an ice trust
for single day? Or will they permit
milk To be any longer cornered, or
poisoned? Has manhood evaporated In
that city?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

ton OF colonial government by this
country. but remember this corruption
is no more venomous in Havana than II
is here in Providence. but the field 10
larger and more remote.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The New Bedford Standard has a
long leader entitled PITY for Slaves" !"
Slaves are not worthy of pity--but
only OF contempt. No man need be-
a slave. and be alive at the same time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The matter of the Hopkins park de-
serves perhaps more careful consider
ton than 1t has yet had; on a casual
glance il really seems that $4,000 Is
large sum upon so small and so re-
mote spot; but look to it carefully,
and then do the work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
,,.,...s Alu.re. ~l,h sesI.ns.

II the United States and England
should form an alliance. the combined
strength would be 80 great that there
would be little chance Tor enemies to
men aud women Keep up their bodily
strength with flosfetter's stomach Bit
ter~ there A. little chance or attacks
from disease The old time remedy en-
riches the blood builds up the muscles
sieadics the nerves and Increases The
appetite. Try ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The value of lands can never go
lower, the increase in gold must raise
the value. hence those who desire
homes ought to buy now. and be their
own landlords.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

The suburban road seems TO be run
solely 10 carry Its own workmen. Ev-
cry body else has to stay at home, or
take it perpendicuiarly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

grant the small concession asked and
procure the gold the country needs"
II this does not indicate ease. what
does IL indicate?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

MRS. wrNsI.ows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
whils teething.. with perfect success It
laws ali pain. cures wind collie and IL the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will re-
leye the poor little sufferer Immediately.
world Twenty-Five cents n bottle Re
sure and ask for Mrs. Wirsicw's scoths
Ing syrup" ana take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Tuesday was a great day TO enjoy a
perpendicular" ticket to Oakland
Beach or 1t would have been had there
been cars to ride in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

THE nag symbolizes our purposes
and our aspirations; 1t represents what
tain. and wherever IT floats 1t is the
nag of the free, the hope OF the oppress-
cd, and wherever II is assaised. at any
sacrifice It will be carried to triumph-
ant peace."-President Mckinley. Aug.
a 1884.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

(secured for exclusive publication In
The News by arrangement with Felix.
Rouff. Doucet. LaFerriere. Paquin and
other famous Partisan costume maxi
ers.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16
HOW CANNED MEATS ARE TESTED.

Among the most incomprehensive
proceedings to be observed within the
vast area of Woolwich reserve depot
are the doings of small party of Of
ficials, one OF whom appears to do
nothing all day long but sit at table
and tap on the top of tin canisters
with a couple Of bits of sticks, some
thing after the manner OF a child beat
ing on the upturned end of his drum.
The tins are passed before him about
az fast as he can top them and abso-
lutely nothing seems to come OF the
game.
To the unenlightered onlooker II is
quite unintelligible. says the London
News. The tins contain meat. and be-
fore they are passed into store it IL. of
course. important TO examine the con-
dition OF what is inclosed, and this. i'm
fact. is the way IL is done. The trained
ear of the expert examiner can tell
whether the meat Is i'm wholesome or
q putrd condition by the sound emitted
when raped with the stick. Just as the
examiner OF railway carriage wheels
is supposed to be able TO tell whether
the wheel he taps with his hammer
Ia cracked or not. The rapidity with
which the business In gone through
and the seeming inattentlon Of the per-
former with the sticks and his total in
difference TO all sorts Of noises about
him render the procedure very curl
ous one to watch. TIE test is said TO
be practically infallible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

snhb-Thcy say that famous marine
artist was once "a plain farmers boy. I
wonder where he developed his talent
Penn. Probably drawing water down
on the farm.--Chicsgo News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

CITY, FrsnkeI. n I.ederer New
York: w Sullivan. Mrs Jas Campbell
Boston: Mrs Jas McCann. Warwick. cha
Coy, T0unton: l. NJ Lucas. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

Eyes. the neiahbors consider old Be-
gum the meanest farmer within 70 miles
OF here"
why is that"
You remember the dry summer few
years ago when there VAS meeting
held In the country school house 10 pray
lot rain
Yes"
"Nell, everybody In the nelshborhood
went 20 the meeting except him, lie
worked all day like beaver getting his
hay In. He got II in Just IN time and
he ws- the only farmer IN the township
who saved his crcp. chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

PERRIN r stcarns and wife. Hart
ford; & w Bolster and wife. Worcester:
T. r. Flapg. Brattleboro: W Ahern. y S
Sleeper and wife. Worcester: Chas Noet,
II Dicky, " r. Killen. " r. Carpenter. Jr,
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

sAvoy-srANLEY-c II Lane and
wife. Fall River; Il G. Slocum. Provi
,icncc; NJ Wilson and wife. w r Hurd
Boston; w McNay. ! u Burst. Buffalo
Folsom. Marine City: Albert conyers.
and Wife Mansfield; Fred BOLT. proyi.
dence; l. w Luce. Boston; + y O'Don-
nell Providence; NJ Goldberg. New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-16

10 Paris "a day earlier, this morning-and
Mrs. Rycroft shook hands with him
warmly. The man did not notice the
slight figure standing. with her back to-
ward him by the window. lie was bend
ing over little Marjorie He lifted her I'm
Marjorie. dear," said Mrs. Rycroft.
this Is your father she turned To him.
Isn't she little darling. Dick?"
The woman ~ the window was drink
ing I'm every word eagerly
Are 90 weallv my father"
"Wcally." laughed the big man, kissing
the child on the forehead.
Mrs. Rycroft crossed quickly to Elaine
am sure | beg your PARDON" she
said In a tone OF warm apology. "In
the excitement of meeting my brother
in-law, who has Just returned from In
dia. ! quite forgot for the moment that
We were trespasserS.'
She turned to Hcsketh.
Dick she said These arc not my
rooms. This young lady kindly invited
the balcony"
IIc took "a step forward. Elaine knew
the moment had arrived. She. turned
round slowly and her gaze met his. He
dropped step back In his astonishment
Elaine" he gasped.
why. YOU know one another?" cried
Mrs. Rycroft.
Elaine summoned smile.
Yes" she faltercd. Mr. Hesketh and
| knew one another years ago-before he
and % he - took 'i it awkwardy. His Yis eSes @ "ne wers
fastened upon her. but he said nothing.
Mrs. Rycroft broke the silence.
"Well. YOU must come and lunch with
my husband and our party today" she
said. cheerily. Then you can talk over
old times"
Elaine hesltated. Marjorie came over
~ her and touched her hand.
Do uim" she said plsadinsly. and
play with me-
Elaine felt the little warm fingers nes-
tllne I'm the palm of her hand she raised
her eyes to Mrs Rycroft.
THANK YOU she said IT shall he
pleased.
II was the afternoon Of the same day