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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-08
BRISTOL.

Mr.. William B. Kimball, one Of Bris-
tolls well known and esteemed citizens,
will on Thursday next, observe the nine
tieth anniversary OF his birth at his res
idence, corner of Hope and Smith streets.
He is remarkably well preserved for a
man OF his age. A number OF citizens
have received invitations TO call and en-
JOY the observance.
Mr.. Benjamin l.. West. who is a single
man and lives alone on the corner OF
Hope and Constitution streets, was found
yesterday morning i'm AN unconscious
condition Medical assistance was called
and Drs. Siege and Williams used every
means to restore him. He had been over
come by gas from a leaking gas stove.
Grave doubts as TO his recovery are en-
tertained.
Water was shut of yesterday all day
from the town on account OF the discon-
Meeting the main pipe on the bridge, soas
10 allow the sewer pipes 10 be placed in
position a the corner of Hope and Wash
fnErOn ytTpptE ------------
Mr.. Charles Young of Providence, sec
rotary OF the state civil service board,
was I'm town Saturday i'm consultation
with Postmaster William NJ. Gorham, in
regard to the opening gof packages con-
tanning forms, etc. for the civil service
examinations for letter carriers. The
application blanks have arrived. and IL Is
expected that everything will soon be in
readiness for the receiving of applica-
tons
Rev. William r.. Trotter, rector Of Trim
fly church, delivered an address yester-
day afternoon to the comrades of the
Soldiers Home.
The government steamer. General War
ren arrived Saturday from Newport with
several government officers on board.
They visited the Herreshoff Manufacture
ing Works and returned later In the af-
ternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-08
!:::.:TheQtres. :::


The following unique invitation, print
ed on heavy cardboard from steel plate.
and bearing a large blue crest with the
words, Amour ct moi" is reaching the
fashionable list of Providence. enclosed
in an appropriate envelope. by mail
You are respectfully Informed that
Her Royal Highness
THE PRINCESS CHIC"
of Normandy
together with her numerous retinue OF
cavaliers men-at-arms, pages. etc, will
hold "A reception at
Providence Opera House
during the week beginning Monday, Oct.
Sth, 1900
on the occasion OF her romantic meet
ing with His Royal Highness, Charles the
Bold, Duke OF Burgundy
POMMARD,
High Steward.
(By order of Her Royal Highness)
The delicate wit of the above should
prove an effective appeal. 1t is one of
the ingenious ideas of Kirke La Shelle,
the proprietor of THE Princess Chic"
who is also the librettist of the opera.
His good taste is also evinced through
out his advertising department. especially
in the use of only the most tasteful de-
signs I'm printing reproduced without re-
gard as To cost. a poster AZ inches IN
height, as an example, contains fun
length figure OF a dashing young woman
al arms, I'm tasteful coloring and letter
ing, the whole drawing most effectively
backed up by solid color OF cerese red.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-08
WELL KNOWN RAILROAD NAN DIES.

New York, oct S-Georgo n. Blan-
chard. ex-vice president OF the Erie
railroad, and former commissioner Of
the Central and Joint Traffic assocla-
tion. died al his residence ia this city
az $40 O'Clock this morning lie had
been suffering for about 10 days from a
complication Of diseases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-08
END OF The WAR.
Roberts Expected TO Issue Peace
Proclamation on Anniversary
Of Declaration Of War.

peace in South Africa is expected to be
issued by Field Marshal Roberts on
Thursday next, that being the anniver-
sary of the declaration of war, says a
dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser
from Cape Town. Lord Roberts leaves
at the end of the month for England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-08
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d. MILLER A. CO.

zlO ana ~ North Main street
The famous Family Wine and Liquor
Store has again a special sale OF Wines
aud liquors for this month only.
81. Rose Vineyard Cal Port
ana sherry at........... g0c per gal
Nectar Rye Whiskey........Si.40 80 per gal
Hunter Rye Whiskey. .00c a bottle
MonuRra1n- -RYe Mhiskcy. y......1ic a quart
Shenley Rye Whlskey. "A quart
I'D Kentucky Rye Whiskcy Oc a quart
Best Cal Port Wine I'm Bottles for Soc
and mp.
Write call or telephone and We will give
prompt and best attention.
d. MILES n CO.
Importers in Wines and Liquors.
2lo and 2l2 North Main street.
Telephone sl2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
What Is N SIeeperF

Here is a definition which is as diff
ficult to read rapidly as Peter Piper
picked a peck of picked peppers" and
yet is more sensible. In fact, ii is an
actual statement of facts, as you will
find If you read it slowly:
a sleeper is one who sleeps. A sleep
er is that in which a sleeper sleeps. A
sleeper is that on which the sleeper
runs while the sleeper sleeps. There
fore while the sleeper sleeps in the
sleeper the sleeper carries the sleeper
over the sleeper under the sleeper until
the sleeper which carries the sleeper
jumps the sleeper and wakes the sleep
er in the sleeper by striking the sleep
er under the sleeper on the sleeper.
and there is no longer any sleeper
sleeping in the sleeper on the sleeper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
A story About wi1berforce.

Before he became a bishop he had
been archdeacon OF Surrey, and his old
archdeaconry became part OF his lat
err bishopric of Winchester. At a meet
ing of the clergy at Chaplain his chap
lain told him that an old DR.. -, who
had been mNny years in the diocese,
was vexed at having been forgotten.
yes" said the bishop; II have not
the smallest recollection of him. but 1
will make it all right and will go out
and speak to him. Which is he?" He
was pointed out, and the bishop made
his way to him:
"My dear DR.. -, 1 have not had a
moment for Il real conversation with
you. 1 need not ask how you are after
all these years. Do you still ride your
gray mare"
Eyes, my lord. How good of you to
remember her." etc.
The chaplain, who was within ear
shot, said when he again came near the
bishop:
Then you did remember DR.. -
after ALP
Not bit of it," said the bishop. ST
saw the gray hairs on his coat. and 1
CHANGED the animals sex."-"Kegan
PauPs Memoirs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

The South Chicago Street Railway
company introduced recently into its
cars whisk brooms and clothesbrushes.
These useful articles are placed in a
small cabinet in the forward end of the
car within easy reach of the passen-
gers. with an announcement beneath
notifying travellers that the brushes
are at their disposal, says the New
York Sun. When il is necessary for a
dusty passenger to use the brushes, he
is asked 10 step TO the rear platform.
When he has concluded. the brushes
are to be placed in the cabinet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

ana diamonds that DIazed IN the CEN
ter of his shirt frill, which he wore in
the fashion of 1880. The stones fash
ed and giittered with every one of his
quick little bows 10 right aud left, and
the rubies connect themselves with a
tale of his great predecessor in Paris.
the mighty Gluck.
After the first triumphant perform
ance OF one of Glucks operas the
queen sent for him to come to her box
TO receive her congratulations Half
dazed with emotion. excitement and
fatigue, the old musician, rising from
his obeisance. clapped his hands TO his
eyes, crying with horror, Blood, blood
round the queens necks'
1T is only this. Chuck" said Marie
Antoinette, hastily snatching of her
necklace OF rubies and holding the rip
ping gems toward him, and Gluck
looked again and saw the fair, white
throat rising unframed and stainless.
He died in 17SI.-Cornhill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
A Lost King.

In olden times, when European kings
were as plentiful as kentucky colonies
are today. it was not an exceptional
occurrence for a king to disappear and
never been heard of again. In ancient
times, however, the people have been
more careful of their kings.
So when King Sebastian of Portugal
disappeared in battle July %. 1878,
while fighting the Moors at Alcazar,
there was great commotion. The Moors
surrendered to the Portuguese body
said to be that of the king, but it was
rumored that the Moors had the king
alive in custody.
The surrendered body was buried
with royal honors at Belem, but the
faithful Portuguese persisted in wait
ing for the return of their king. Long
after he would have died in the course
of nature his countrymen longingly
awaited his coming.
Even up to this day the legend of the
return of King Sebastian is believed by
many, and on stormy nights credulous
Portuguese citizens will wrap their
cIoaks about them and go outside and
watch the storm, thinking that the
king may appear in a cloud CT fire
again to rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

We all went one day. says W. J. Still
man in The Atlantic. 10 Coney Island.
on the southern shore of Long Island.
since a popular bathing place for New
York. bun then n solitary stretch OF
seashore, with a few bathing boxes
and temporary structure where bath
ers might get refreshments.
We drove OUT in my brothers buggy.
and as at a turn in the road / caught a
glimpse OF the distant sea horizon
rose in the buggy, shouting. The sea.
the scar and in an uncomfortable fren-
" caught the whip from my brothers
hand and slashed the horse in wild de-
lirium. unconscious of what / was do
ing. The emotion remains ineffaceable
after more than threescore years, one
of the most vivid of my life.
And how ecstatic was the sensation
of the plunge into the breakers, holding
fast TO my brothers hand, and then the
race up the beach before the next
comber. trembling lest It should catch
me, as if it were living thing ready to
devour me. They never come back.
these first emotions of childhood. and
though have loved the sea all my life
I have never again felt the sight of It
q c fhnp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
A CURIOSITY OF ALASKA.
Beaches Formed by DriftwoOd From
All Over the World.

Beaches Formed by DriftwoOd From
All Over the World.
One of the greatest curiositieS noted
by travellers in Alaska is the wonderful
haven of driftwood on the coast. be-
tween Yakatag and Kyak islands,
some 100 or 100 miles northeast
from Seattle. The constant deposit
of logs and driftwood in this particular
spot, which has been going on for hun
dreds, perhaps thousands, of years. is
due TO the phenomena of the tides, the
Pacific gulf stream, the mysterious
ocean currents and the peculiar forma-
ton of the shore lines at that point.
Logs and timbers are readily identi-
fed there as having come from japan,
China, India and other parts of Asia,
as well as from California. Washing
ton and other parts Of the American
continent. There are fine logs OF the
camphor tree, the mahogany. the red
wood and the pine in this driftage.
Some of those from the state of WASH
ington contain the names OF the men
who felled the trees and of the saw
mills for which they were destined,
but never reached. Logs eight feet in
diameter are in this novel woodward,
and some entire trees $50 feet long are
there, uplifted by the roots. cast into
the sea by some terrible tempest and
sent floating round the world. Other
persons on the beach descry big trees
floating shoreward, with fantastic
roots above the waves like some sea
monster. One beach after another has
been formed by the floating timbers,
and a little distance back from the
shore the deposits are so old that the
wood in some places IS petriied. while
a little deeper in the earth it has turn
ed into coal. The newer logs are with
out bark and as hard as stone, due, it
is thought, to their long immersion in
salt water. They have all taken on q
whitish appearance. In places the
timbers are piled 90 feet high; at other
points they rise to a height of only
four or five feet.
Under this wonderful beach are found
large quantities of dark. ruby sand,
rich in fine particles of gold, for the
separation of which no successful proc
ess has yet been discovered.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
FRIARS WILL APPEAL.
Delegation From Philippines VIII;
visit the Pope and President.

Delegation From Philippines VIII;
visit the Pope and President.
The settlement of the perpleXing
question of the rights of the friars in
the Philippines is to be made the sub
ject of an appeal to the pope, says the
Washington correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger. Official information
coming TO the war department from
Manila states that no progress has
been or can be made in this contro-
Versy with the present inadequate ma
chinery of courts in the islands and
that the controversy Is far from ap-
preaching determination. The friarS
everywhere claim property of all sorts.
a large part of the agricultural lands
seem to be cOlorably theirs under
grants or by agreements and in many
cases by prescription or undisturbed
possession against all Corners for long
periods. Regarding the constituted au-
thorities as irretrievably hostile, the
friars have not only waged a tenacious
contest against the American officials,
but have now selected delegation to
go to Rome to seek the INTERPRETATION
of the pope.
The delegation is headed by a yeter-
an native priest, Jose Changko. and
takes along a skillfuI lawyer Senior
Felipe Calderon, to act IS counsel. The
whole state of facts will be laid before
the papal authorities, showing the deri-
walton and force of the titles of the
church, and a case will be made up to
afford a foundation for n suggestion
to the United States government. The
delegation sailed recently for Rome
and may return to Manila by way of
the United States. in the hope of plac-
ing the contention favorably before
the president. - TE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
AFTER THE PASSION PLAY.
Daniel Frohman Wants to Bring 1t
to the United States


Daniel Frohman, who sailed for Eu-
rope recently. is quoted as saying just
before he started: II want to get the
Passion play to this country. I'm
afraid it viii be impossible, but in
tend to make a gigantic effort"
1t will be impossible, and Mr.. Froh-
man or anybody else whose thoughts
turn that way may as well abandon
the effort, says the New York Tribune.
There is no stage in New York city or
probably in the United States on which
the Passion play could be placed so as
to look as it does at Oberammergau.
Such a stage might be built in MaCli-
son Square Garden. But that is the
least difficulty. About 600 players
would have to be brought to the United
States, and it would be a considerabl
expense. but that again is among the
lesser difficulties. The real. insur-
mountable one is that the villagers of
Oberammergau would never under any
consideration give their play elsewhere
than at home. nor even there except
every tenth year. II is not an amuse-
ment to them. 1t is the most sacred Of
religious services, and they would as
soon deny their religion as give it for
any other purpose. A manager might
as well try TO get the archbishop to cell
CITRATE mass on his stage.
Several years ago the people of Ober-
ammergau refused an offer of SIT, 800
for two performances of their play in
Vienna, only few miles from home
That would seem to make the price of
bringing them across the ocean rather
high. In 1892 1t was proposed to bring
them TO Chicago for the Worlds fair
At that time an influential citizen Of
Oberammergau wrote to The Tribune a
most emphatic denial of the possibility
of any such thing ever happening.
About Is years ago Salmi Morse and
others projected a Passion play in the
United States. 1t was at that time that
John Stetson, who was interested in it,
was anxious to do the thing in style''
and to have 100 apostles instead of IL.
The play was performed for short
time in San Francisco, but was prohib-
tied in New York. and large sum was
lost on it. Salmi Morse afterward COM
United suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
v49YT7-01
PLANS FOR BATTLESHIPS.
Vessels VIII BE the LARGEST Ever
Built For American Navy

vessels Will he the Largest Ever
Built For American Navy.
The navy department at Washington
recently announced the plans upon
which the three battleships authorized
by the last congress Will be built
The ships will be the largest ever
constructed for the United States navy
and as powerful as any craft afioat.
says the New York World. Their
displacement is given as 1860 tons,
their length 435 feet, breadth rs feet,
draft "a feet and speed 10 knots. The
endurance of the ships at ten knots is
to be about 10000 miles.
The main battery will be four IL
inch guns in two turrets, eight s inch
in four turrets and twelve inch, six
ranged on each side. The secondary
batteries viii be twelve 3 inch. twelve
3 Founders, four automatic Founders,
four single shot 1 Founders, two inch,
two Cuttings and six automatic guns
of 80 caliber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
A Telephone Enigma.

81 recently heard" said the inquisi-
tive man who had the faculty of being
able to be in two places at once. 1.-The
following conversation over the tele-
phone:
"'Who are you, pleaseT
"'Watt.'
WHATS your name. pIeaseT
Watts my name.
eyes. what's your name?
"T say my name is Watt. You're
Jones?'
mo. I'm Knott
"'WilI you tell me your name?
"'3yill Knott
"'Why won't your
81 say my name is William Knott
oh, I beg your pardon
Then you'll be in this afternoon il
come around, Watt?
Certainly. Knott
do you wonder they rang off in de-
spair and disgust T-Kansas City In
dependent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
THE LOWER SHELF.

When from the chatter retire
And close ny study door behind.
A chair Is wheeled before the fire
thoughtful hand has drawn the blind
Then Ger the shelves range my eye.
Where volumes mix with pipes and deli,
The stately PompOus felloTs-high;
The ragSed-on the lower shelf
They line my study's narrow WALL
These friends TO whom for rest come,
! cannot say ] know them all.
But this I'll swezr-I worship some
And would you know the gods serve
With love that's well nigh worthy self,
Glance, stranger, DER the shabby curve
That bulges on the lower shelf.
You mount a somewhat shsky chair;
You point TO princeiy tones above.
With. This Is hne,' aDd This is rsre!"
But where's the book man can lovc1
All. leave the grand ones, beseech:
They do but conjure thoughts Of pelf,
While these untidy beggars reach
To heaven from the lower shelf.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Nice HanEinE.

Bobsy Meade Of the colonial Office
was anxious to have executions in
Malta carried out more humaneIy. So he
consulted Marwood. Marwood strong
~ advised the Tong drop" and ex-
planned his own process thus: There
was Mr.. Peace, a small man. 1 gave
him a six foot drop. and. hassure you,
sir. he passed hoff like a summer
heve."-'fThat Reminds Me-" by Sir
Edward Russell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Marie Antoinette.. Necklace.

1t must have been in 1862 that Mey-
erbeer paid his last visit TO London.
and I saw him at one Of the Philhar-
monte concerts. which were then held
in the old Hanover square rooms
There was quite a hutter of excite
ment when the little old man, looking
extraordinarily wizened and wrinkled,
even for his age OF 6S, came into the
box I noticed his piercing eyes and
hooked nose and perhaps as much as
these magnificent brooch OF rubies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Game In Even

If ~Bobs" had an Irish father and
mother. his present rival, General Lou
is Betha, has an Irish wife, born an
Emmett, a name to conjure with in an
ti-Engiish politics, says the New York
Herald The game seems to be even,
therefore, so far as the Hibernian in
6uence runs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
No Woman MAY Reixn.

The question has been asked why
none Of the daughters of the car may
be a successor to the throne on which
the great Catherine proved her capaci-
ty- The exclusion rests only on an
edict of the Emperor Paul, the son of
Catherine the Great, issued to dis
credit his mothers memory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

Eyes, it was a drawn battle" he
said in talking the matter over with
his wife.
The 6-year-old who was listening was
silent for a moment Then be asked:
What did they draw it with ?'-Chi-
cago Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Nnt nm Critical Case.

Optician-I cannot sell you spectacles
for your husband. He must come for
them IN person What is the nature
of his visual defect;
wouan-A 5 cent piece looks bigger
TO him than a IS bank note to other
people.-JeweIers' Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

France has as many as 5000 fami-
lies, with 10000 individuals, claiming
title of nobility: but. as a matter of
fact only about $50 families can prove
their claim to descent from a noble
family in feudal times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

Near the city OF Durham, South Afri-
ca. is the Place OF Death. a funneliike
cleft in the coast rocks. into which in
times gone by the Zulu chiefs were &C
customed to take the victims Of their
wrath TO die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours 70 u
D. m, I 70 and to p. m 'f'hone No. 40o2
Rock Island, III. Night calls answered from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
c. T. FOSTER, n D.


once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Tsot m and 70 p N. Night calls from
ONCE Phone soS4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
PHYSICIANS.
Homeopathic PhyEieiAn-

J. n BURKHART, ND.
MRS. HADA n. BUREHABf, n. D
DIS. BURKHART & BURKHART.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26

St. L Springfield. Peoria,
Bur. Quin via Monmouth
Chicago, Sterling Clinton &
Dubuque ......---.---..
Peoria. Beardstown, Bur
ungton. Denver and west
St. Paul & Minneapolis. ..
Sterlin 2. Clinton s. Dubuque
St. l.. KRns c., Denver &
Pac. coast via GalesburR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-26
Dr. s. H. MILLER
Veterinary Surgeon ana Dentist

approved principles. Surgical operations per
formed In q scientific manner. Dogs treated
All calls promptly attended 70. Residence,
ip26 Fifth avenue. Telephone l4Ol. once
and inf1rmary, I6l5-16l7 Fourth avenue
(Maucker's stable), opposite No fre house
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-26
PRETTY THINGS TO WEAR.


AS everybody is getting new black
hat to wear with foulard and muslin
frocks, the milliners are showing some
fetching examples. One large shape
is made with a crinoline brim and tulle
crown. Two lovely black plumes that
droop over the brfm at the right, start
from full rosette of glace silk on the
left side.
One of the most picturesque costumes
OF the season was worn at a.recent lawn
fete. 1t was a gown of white barege, all
soft and clinging, with a curiously
wrought openwork belt of gold gauze
about the waist, and large black, pic
ture hat. The parasol was black and
gold. Cream frocks aud black hats are
decidedly the 'go' in Paris, and are
generally accompanied by touch of
turquoise jeweIry.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-26
Don't Wait.

IT you are waiting for July sale ex.
pecting big reduction in goods, will
say, don't wait, for by July 10th there
be will practically no Summer goods left.
The prices of woolen and cotton goods
are so much advanced that no merchant
can replace what he has in stock at old
prices. Make your purchase now and
don't hesitate to buy for future wants.
I have been in the market and will say
that there is such an advance in WOOL
en- goods that you can hardly realize it
until you go into the market to buy,
Especially do we mention Carpets.
Ii you are in need of Carpets buy now.
81. M. ANNAT.