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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15

The Chicago Tribune has published a
story on the authority of lady in that
city, that THE Breadwinners" a book
which was published anonymously in
1888, and generally attributed to the
present secretary of state, John Hay,
was in reality the work of Miss Ida
Harris of Champagne, ILL.,. who died
about three weeks ago. 1t is said that
only few friends of Miss Harris knew
that she was the author of the book and
it was her request that it be kept a
secret until after her death. The story
has been pretty generally discussed in
literary circles and good deal of doubt
has been expressed as to its truth. "The
Breadwinners" was published first in the
Century Magazine and later issued in
book form by the Harper's. 1t is a
bitter satire on certain social questions
and aroused great interest throughout
the country. Ii Miss Harris wrote the
story, she did it when about % years of
| age.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-15
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

venor of the Church of the Incarnation,
New cork, formely of Lenox, will not be
a candidate
DR. Greer is considered one OF the ablest
churchmen Of the Episcopal church of
-NnU-YnEk- city He was considered for
the office at the time of the last election
of Massachusetts bishop. but he would
not, at that time. leave his charge, TO
which he had then been lately called.
David III. Greer was born at Wheeling.
Va. March 90, 1874. lie was graduated
from Washington college. Pennsylvania.
i'm July. 1862. He studied for the ministry
AT Bexley hall. Gambler, o.. and was or
dained to the deaconate In June. 1856 Dur
ing his deaconate he had charge OF Christ
church at Clarksburg, w. Va.
lie was ordained 10 the priesthood at
Alexandra, Va. in 1868, and i'm the fall
OF that year accepted a call TO Trinity
church at Covington, KY. remaining there
until 1871, and while i'm that parish mar
ried Caroline a. Keith. daughter OF q. A.
and Priscilla ID. Keith.
In 1871 he went to Europe and I'm 1872
received a call 60 Grace church. this city,
where he remained until September, 1855,
when he accepted call from St Bar
tholomew's, New York. In 1890 Brown
university conferred upon him the honor
airy degree OF doctor Of divinity. He was
elected bishop-coadiutor Of the diocese
of Rhode Island in 1897. when Bishop
Thomas NJ. Clark asked for an assistant
who should assume the greater portion of
his exacting labors. Or Greer is noted
for his ability as a preacher and an or
ganizer and is a sagacious business man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
TAPS SOUNDED.
Military Honors Paid 10 Former
COmrado -in-Arms.

The funeral ~ Sidney r. Hoar, Frcv-
dence youth killed in the Philippines
-nearlv-lNn- years ago. occurred yester-
day afternoon. the services oeing held at
the home Of Mrs. Charles r. Lamb. sis
ter of the deceased az 81 Chester avenue,
this city. The officiating clergyman was
Rev. L. l.. Henson OF the Cranston
Street Baptist church and Bat
terry A. r. .. NJ. I'm run uniform and in
command Of capt Weaver, and members
Of Battery A. Volunteer Association, un-
der Capt. Barker. were present.
The services AZ the house were ex-
tremely simple. consisting almost entire.
ly OF the prayers for the dead There was
no music. After the services a the house
the casKet covered with large American
fag the gift of Battery A. was conveyed
10 the Pocassct cemetery. At the grave
the military organization took charge
and gave the dead soldier a burial with
military horors.
There were many beautiful foral trib-
utes, including a large wreath of roses
from Battery A.
The bearars were three members OF the
active corps OF tho battery. three mess
mates OF deceased. while in camp as volun-
tcers at Quonset Point three years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
HIS LABORS DER.
Death Of Hon. B. 7. Eamss,
Nsstor Of Rhode Island Bar.

The funeral Of Hon. Benjamin Tucker
Eames, the Nestor Of the Rhode Island
bar. Will take place Thursday az i2S0
y. m from Grace church. this city. lie
peacefully passed away yesterday az the
residence OF his daughter. Mrs. George
A. Freeman. Of East Greenwich, with
whom he had been recuperating In the
run enjoyment and quiet retirement or
long and busy public life
lie was born In Dedham. Mass. June
q 1878, and was but two years of age
when his parents removed TO this city,
where hts father resided until his death
~ 1865, and where his mother resided un-
til her death In early life Mr. Eames had
the advantages of the schools In Provi-
dence. and of some OF the leading acade-
mics Of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
After a varied and profitable experience
III the counting rooms Of local manutac-
tufing corporations. he prepared Tor lale
and gIsduated in the class of 1873
lie entered the law office OF the late
Chief Justice Ames, remaining year,
and then going West. whore he became
associated with the late Bellamy Storer.
and was admitted 10 practice IN the
courts Of Ohio and Kentucky.
Returning 10 Rhode Island. he was read
ing clerk Of the house OF representatives
from lSf5 till 1850 and senator from the
city OF Providence IN 1854. 55, 56 50 ana
SO He was a member OF the house or
representatives I'm 1883, '6S and 81. serving
the last year as speaker.
In 1870 he was elected representative
20 the fortY-second congress from the
First district OF the State and was re-
elected TO the FortN-third, Forty-fourth
and Forty-ifth congresses.
Mr. Eames became identified with the
Republican party AT its first organization.
He stood by II through the struggle for
the nations life. and was always hrm
supporter of its principles and policy. IN
the IA OF 1873 he declined TO be a candi-
date for reelection To congress. and upon
his return TO Providence was elected
member of the house OF reDreSentAtiNes
of the general assembly.
lie was married in Warwick. r. J.. May
q ls4a. to Laura $. Chaplin. daughter OF
Josiah and Asenath CCapronl Chaplin. His
Wife died Oct. /, 1872 and his only son,
Waldo. about FIVE years ago. During
the later wears OF his life he had resided
in this city. and had maintained his law
office on Weybosset street, his business
being more OF an advisory nature than
that OF active bar practice. lie had been
in poor health for several years and the
immediate cause OF his death was a Sc
we're attack Of pneumonia, from which he
suffered several weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
RETIREMENTFUND
Bazaar In Aid Of Teachers VIII
Soon Be lnauguratsd.

IN October 1897, the Providence Teach
ers' Retirement Fund association was
formed for the purpose Of retiring teach
ers on half pay after period OF long
service In the city schools. In the ma
jority Of cases three hundred dollars per
year will be the amount paid but no
teacher can draw over six hundred
yearly A woman must have taught at
least 30 years I'm order 10 be eligible and
Of this service twenty years must have
been I'm Providence.
At first membership I'm this associat ton
was optional but all teachers appointed
after oct. 1897, became members by
compulsion. one per cent Of the salaries
OF these members Is retained for =. the
fund.
The amount on hand at present Is
about 10000 and this will be Increased
during the year 10 $4,000 by the addition
OF interest and the assessment OF the
teachers salaries Ten thousand dollars
OF this amount was raised by bazaar
held In 1897. Three thousand was made AT
Food Fair last year. Most of the re-
ma sinder has been obtained by the assess
ment OF the salaries.
In order that the benefciaries 10 be
retired next year should receive the full
amount 90 which they are entitled, II is
necessary TO raise the fund 10 $4,000 this
year For the accomplishment OF this end
tie teachers OF the city are busily en-
gagged In preparing for a grand bazaar
To be held In Infantry hall all Of Thanks
giving week.
The wives OF the school committee. the
kindergartens and the teachers OF each
ward Will have separate booths. Judging
from tie enthusiasm and energy Of the
teaching corps throughout the city there
Is every reason so believe that the COM
ing bazaar will be more successful than
the last one.
The teachers IN the several high
schools have agreed To contribute $500
cash 10 the bazaar and are trying 20
make IL one thousand. Doubtless this
must be obtained by an additional sub
scription from their salaries.
III the teachers are successful I'm rais-
ing the fund 10 10000. IL Is unlikely that
the general public will be called upon 10
render further assistance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
":!.Theatres. e!

After the sorrow and tragedy OF Julia
Marlowes "Babara Frietchie" her Mary
Tudor. who is n creature OF smiles and
pretty contradictions. comes as well
come relief to the player, and playgoers
will doubtless enjoy Miss Msrlowe's new
creation the more because OF the strong
contrast IL presents 10 the last character
she portrayed Not only does the play
built from Charles Majors novel When
Knighthood Was in Flower" have
.appy ending but, in the words Of the
fairy tale THE Princess and her lover
lived happily ever after" IL is a historical
fact that Mary Tudors marriage 10 the
humble Suffolk squire. Charles Brandon,
proved an ideal match in day when
marriage was not the exalted institution
which IL is now.
This romantic drama will be seen for
the first time here at the Providence
Opera House all OF this week only matt
nee Saturday.
Magician Kellar, who comes 10 the
Providence Opera House for three nights
enga cement beginning next Monday.
October Ia will offer several new and be-
wildering illusions, based upon his studies
in Hindoo ocultisrn. In one of them, In
which the spirit OF Hndoo princess is
reincarnated into the flesh, he apparently
approaches the supernatural. and an af-
finity with an unseen power seems plausi-
BILE. OF course II is all trickery but IL is
so cleverly performed as 10 startle the
minds of those who are not at all in
clined 10 superstition Several new full
stage illusions and a number OF bright
surprises in smaller magic will find place
on his program. A childrens matinee will
be given on Wednesday afternoon.
In his experiments i'm Hindoo necro-
NANCY this season Magician kellar will
exploit the theosophic theory OF the as
iral body. This IL a weird. uncsnny sort
of work, but Kellar has apparently mas
tered IL and actually projects human be-
ings TO various parts of the theatre with
such instantaneous dispatch that no one
sees them 90. New illusions and new sur
prises in small magic will be given dur
ing his engagement a the Providence
Opera House commencing next Monday
evening, October IL, for three nights mat
inea Wednesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
Sleep of Wild Animals.

There is nothing odd or peculiar about
the sleep Of the Hons and tigers. In
captivity they show the same indifference
to danger that they manifest in the jun
gle. and by day or night will slumber
through an unusual turmult. unmindful
or unconscious OF the noise. Their sleep
is commonly heavy and peaceful.
Bears are also heavy sleepers. but less
disposed than lions or tigers to sslumber
in the daytime. Grizzly bears unusually
curl UP under the rocks. but sometimes
they crawl up 90 the very top Of the
rocks. and with front paws spread around
the iron cage bars, 90 20 sleep In what
seems an uncomfortable and perilous po-
sition: hut bears never release their mus
cular grasp OF any object when asleep.
The black bears will curl up among the
branches Of a tree when they have the op-
portunity. and 60 TO sleep in this pecul-
lar position. The polar bears show a pc
culisrity I'm the selection Of their sleep
ing places They choose one particular
corner of the cage for tho purpose. and
invariably seek this out for the nights
rest
The high-strune. nervous animals are
the most interesting % watch at night
They usually belong ~ the hunted tribes,
whose lives are in constant danger I'm the
forest. and they possess such highly
developed nervous system that they really
sleep with one eve open. The slightest
noise will instantly awaken them.
The prairie wolves merely seem 20
close their eyes for ar instant and then
omen them again 10 see n all IL quiet
Many vain attempts have been made TO
photograph these animals ny flash light.
and without exception the camera has
revealed the fact that one eye. at least,
was partly onen.
The day sletpers IN the msnagerie are
for some reason the heaviest sluniberers
of all. and when they close their eyes
In early morning they seem almost az
stupid as N drusged. This is IN marked
contrast 20 the lght nisht sleepsrs. who,
on the approach ~ danger. are Instantly
awake and on the alert.-Penny Pictorial
Magazine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
Packing Trunks Coz a Living.

professional trunk packer talks ss
follows about her calling:
II always do the packing. while my sis
ter sits beside mo and iots down I'm the
little book which goes with each KEY the
C.ncrent articles as 7 nut them in. She
tells ns nearly as possible Just where each
article is 20 be found. 30 that the owner
viii have lttlc trouble IN unpacking
make it a point or packing all trunks In
nearly the same way. 80 that persons
who have once had trunks packed by mo
viii end little difficulty iu locating the
various articles in any other trunks that
I handle FOR them.
"My methods arc all my own. and there
Is one point which believe has gained
and held me more customers than any
thing eise: IL Il the quantity 90 pink and
white tissue paper that ! always use. N
gives To- tho trunks that look Of dainii-
ness wlnch every ono r. an fond or asso-
ciatins With his belongings. Woman =
Home Compani0p i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
VERSATILE ACTRESS.

Little MAY Fiske. versatils and popu-
lar actress Who has been member Of
the Daily and Frohmsn forces and who
IA a well known aud popular favorite I'm
The West opens a weeks enEagcment az
The New Park Theatre this evening with
three changes Of bill and With combined
dramatic and vaudeville performance. in
cluding the three smallest performers
IN the world During the week, three
PLAYS will he siven-"Ths Little Magnet" 4"
"NeIi Gwvnne'" and The charity Girl q"
Vaudeville will be given by Mrs. Tom
Thumb, the most interesting and famous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
EPISCOPAL
BISHOP FOR
BAY STATE
Rev. Doctor Greer, Formerly
Of This City, CheIcs Of CIsr-
gymsn and laymsU.

Rev. Dr. David r. Greer, formerly rec
tor Of Garce church, this city. but now OF
ST. Bartholomews church, New York
city, is the choice of most of the Berk-
shire and western Massachusetts, clergy
and laymen for bishop Of the new Epis-
copal diocese or western Massachusetts
which is TO be established by a meeting
i'm Springfield next month. II is also an
nounced that the Rev. DR.. William Gros-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
Gallery Made Sport of Him.

n is related that Fechter was more than
once the victim Of an outspoken denizen
Of the topmost circle SAYS writer i'm
Chambers Journal ON one occasion. On
a melodrama. the trasedian was slowly
paying over = sum Of money 20 the villain.
Everything depended upou whether he
had sufficient money for his purpose and
tho paving out was most deliberate
deliberate indeed that member Of the
audience. wesrSiug of the scene. snliv-
ened the proceedings by yelling say. Mr..
Fechter give him n check.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

and dramatic surprises. The scenes are
mostly laid In New England. exteriors
and interiors Of great scenic beauty.
The last act discioses Archie Royd IN
the character of Judge Rijah Hopkins
holding court on tho wind-swept plains
Of Nebraska outside of his own dooryard.
and after the many episodes ~ tho pre-
ceding acts I'm which comedy scenes are
frequent this strongly dramatic scene
makes big impression on the audience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
FOR OVER 60 YEARS

mrs wINsLow's sooTHINo sYHIrr
has been used TOT nver ffrv years nv
millions N mothers for their children
while teethine. with perfect success N
soothes the child. softsns the gums nj.
Laws all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Disrrohea. ~ win relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately sold
hy druggists IN every part ~ the world
Twenty-Five cents = bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take nc, other kinA ua I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

rapa--"where nv umbreils7 I'm sure
nut ~ IN the hall stand with the other
last evening " Wiilic--"i spec Mr. Jones
took II last night" Mabel (1ushine hot
iyD-"Oh. Willie. YOU naughty bow How
can YOU say such a thing" While
Well when he was saving good night
20 YOU I heard him ssy I'm going 20
steal inst one" "-Manchester Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
NOTES FROM KEITKS.

Inc keith entertainment for the week
OF oct. ~ will include Al Leech and the
Three Rosebuds, Ward and Curran In a
new comedy sketch. the Todd-Judge fam
ily OF acrobats, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew. the Maginleys. Harding and All
Sid MeIle Olive. the Baileys. the Broth
ers Van and other high-class features.
The motion-picture secured BY the Bio
graph company in connection with the
recent funeral OF President Mckinley
spect. Patrons of Keiths during the cur
rent week will have all opportunity to
see one of the best OF them.
Mr.. A. Paul Keith. SON of the pioneer
OF continuous performance of high-class
vaudeville. has recently become assistant
general manager OF the famous Keith
circuit. a position for which, both by
natural aptitude and experience, he is
eminentiy fitted With Mr.. Edward r. AL
bee and the younger Keith at the helm,
the pre-eminence OF the great circuit be-
comes a permanent certainty.
Mr.. Hans Schneiders private introduce
tlon OF Eleanor Page Spencer. the mar
velous child pianist 10 few of the lead
ing musical lights OF Providence on Fri
day evening was a very enjoyable event i:
and the engagement Of the youthful pian-
ist. who is described as mot a prodigy,
but an artistic" az keiths during the
coming week IL expected to prove one of
the notable musical events of the season.
The Six Blsckbirds IL the title OF new
''real colored" act i'm vaudeville, which IL
is said is I'm every respect far ahead OF
anything of the kind previously seen.
The famous xouave company organized
by Capt. NJ. A. Kelly of the South Provi-
dence Cadets. and which includes many
Of the members OF that organization, Will
be seen at ks.,hs at an early date. This
is the same company that aroused the
enthusiasm of New Workers. to such a
high pitch during it's fourteen weeks con-
tinuous engagement at the New York
theatre last season, its success being so
great that IL has been re-engaged for the
coming winter.
.Lr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew have recent
" produced a new vaudeville dramatic
comedy sketch entitled "A Model Young
Man" in which they are credited with
an emphatic hit. In Chicago II was pro-
nounced "the best thing OF the kind in
VAUDEVILLE"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
ARCHIE BOYD IN VERMONT"

Charles Barnard's new play. Vermont" I"
In which Archie Boyd appears al the New
Empire Theatre this week. IS comedy
picture OF New England life full OF action
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

The Captain--"Why. yes. We can tell
when STERN H. approaching There are
weather Drohpets ~ sea- The Passenger
- hope they arc not 30 often ~ sea a.
those on land. --Manehester times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

Of living midgets; the Count Primo Graft
and Baron Ernesto Grail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
Mrs. Fannie Clifford McAuslan
VOICE CULTURE.

Classes rorming-71 Conrad Building.
Apply Tues. and Fri. rs =. m. in Oct.
Vars New Interval SYSTEM Of sight
-. .r,I. a..... Sasing. 81. ......
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

and Is yet. she is a brilliant musician,
sings beautifully, and has all OF those
Eraces and charms that bewilder a man
and cause him 10 surrender TO Cupid"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07

The Six Blsckbirds IL the title OF new
'real colored" act i'm vaudeville. which 10
is said is I'm every respect far ahead OF
anything of the kind previously seen.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
Now She Hates Him.

A young man and young woman
lean over the front gate. They are low
ers. 1t is moonlight. He is loath to
leave, as the parting is the last. He is
about to go away. She is reluctant to
see him depart. They swing on the
gate.
.I'll never forget you," he says. land
IL death should claim me my last
thought will be of YOU"
''Ill be true to you," she sobs. I'll
never see anybody else OF love them as
long as live"
They part.
Six years later he returns. His sweet
heart of former years has married.
They meet at party. She has changed
greatly. Between the dances the rec
ignition takes place.
"Let me see," she muses., with her
fan beating tattoo on her pretty hand
twas it you or your brother who was
my old sweetheart"
"Really 1 don't know" he says
"Probably my father" = London An
sWers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
Food Values.

Blanched almonds are the highest
kind of nerve or brain or muscle food,
having no heat or waste, says a writer
in Good Housekeeping. Wainuts give
brain or nerve food, muscle. heat and
waste. Green water grapes are blood
purifying. but of little food value. Blue
grapes are feeding and blood purifying,
but too rich for those who suffer from
the liver. Tomatoes have higher nerve
or brain food qualities; they are thin
ming and stimulating. Juicy fruits give
more or less nerve or brain nutriment
and some few muscle food and waste.
Apples supply the higher nerve and
muscle food. but do not give staying
qualities Prunes afford the highest
nerve or brain food, supply heat and
waste. but are not muscle feeding. Or
anges are refreshing and feeding
Green figs contain nerve and muscle
food, heat and waste. The great ma
iority of small fresh seed fruits are
laxative. Lemons and tomatoes should
not be used daily in cold weather; they
have a thinning and cooling effect
Raisins are stimulating according to
their quality.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

If a female fox (vixen) gets caugh,
In steel trap and Is discovered by
the male or fox dog. it is said he inva
rfably kills her, although l have moi
heard it stated that the vixen would
kill the dog fox or another vixen or the
male another male.
If a COW becomes impaled on a fence
and groans With pain, the whole herd
instantly rush wildly to the spot, fight
and apparently do their best to destroy
her if not beaten off.
A hog confined with others in a pen
breaks out and on being returned to
the pen is at once set upon and bitten
by the others.
Why, with all the instinct animals
possess, is the desire so strong to in.
jure or destroy rather than to help OF
rescue?-New York Sun.