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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
BROUGHT
HOME HIS
SONS BODY.
Irsadway's RspT0aehss Led TO
Separation Of, Former Wife
and Her Husband.

Toledo, o.. July 2s Alfred TreadUav
and his young wife separated fifteen
years ago after an unhappy married life
OF five years They had one child. a
son, who remained with his mother
Mrs. Treadway for year., had u bitter
struggle for existence. Her husband dis
appeared soon after the separation.
years passed and no tidings were heard
from him. and Mrs. Treadway concluded
he must be dead. Two years ago her
son. then venturesome boy of seven
teen, went 10 the klondke to seek his
fortune.
The mother. left alone, soon became the
wife OF Harmon Alexander an indus
trious farmer, OF Riga. Mich. near here
The marriage proved happy.
Mrs. Treadway, now known as Mrs.
Alexander, a short time ago received
from her son letter TO the effect that
he was returning from the Klondike on
account of illness He wrote that he
would be cared for on the trip by an old
friend OF his mother
rms message aroused dread in the
mothers MIND that the friend to whom
ne alluded might be the boys father. This
rear was confirmed when a few DAYS ago
a telegram reached Mrs. Alexander from
@ @osa'Ie authorities, stating that her son
was dead, and that his father was taking
the body home
In the cemetery. at the funeral OF their
son. ths couple. who were sull legally
husband overwhelmed the wife with re-
proaches. The heart-broken woman re-
turned nome 10 confer with Mr.. Alexan-
TO separate. which they did Mrs Alex
ander leaving Immediately for the home
OF friends In distant part OF the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

before he played and he must make the
points again. Should he move his marker
beyond or back OF the point he Is for HIS
attention must be called 10 such error be-
fore he plays again, otherwise q shall
stand. Should a player put ball through
It's arch he must move the corresponding
clip TO its proper arch before the next
ball is played. otherwise the clip remains
as before
II player roquets two or more balls
at the same stroke only tho first can be
croqueted. Should player croquet a ball
he is not roqueted ne loses hts turn. and
all balls moved by such play must be re-
played To- the satisfaction of the oppo-
nent
The handicap introduced by some clubs
is the small wicket. not more than three
and one-half inches I'm diameter. In prac-
ucing IL Il well to use "A wicket OF this
size, then the regulation four-inch will
not seem so formidable. The new pattern
wickets are firm and rigid. aud do not
spread, the part entering the ground be-
Ing wedge-shapcd. There IL no restriction
az TO the kind or size OF maliet used aud
one or two hands may be used I'm strik-
ing tocobols Is the new wood of which
mallets are made. There is much discus
sion regarding the abolition OF the gutta-
percha end OF the mallet. Its best arg,-
mcnt Is that II helps the girls, but they
reply with spirit: I'VE do not want any
assistance on the score OF sex"
An Innovation Il to apply 10 the tim.
Der border OF a croQuet lawn "A half
round band OF soft rubber. by which the
most wonderful caroms are made.-Phila.
delphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
DI z ..

BURLINGAME--In Springfield, VT. 21st
inst, suddenly. Isabella S.. wife OF
Herbert r.. Burlingame, and daughter
of the late John and Agnes McAvoy,
in the 9th year OF her age.
GLARKE-In Manton on the 22d inst.
Cordelia Brayton. wife Of the late Peter
Clarke, In her 10th year.
COGHILLs-In this city July 2i, Jeanette
H., widow OF Thomas A. Coghill, aged
80 years.
DEAN-Tn this city, on the ast inst,
Cora Carpenter, wife OF George ii.
Dean. Jr.. and daughter OF Charles sgd
ney and Mary A. Smith, in the 41st year
Cf her age
FISH-In Pswtucket. the 22d inst Henry
Fish, in his list year
FARRAGUT-In this city, on the 22d
inst, Amelia c., son OF Gustave and
Christena Farragut, aged months. 7
days.
MOwRY-In Greenville. r. T., 2lst inst.
Albert j. Mowry. in his list year.
NUNRoE-suddenly in this city. on the
22d inst, Walter r. Munroe, I'm his 49th
year.
McCARTNEY-In Pawtucket. the 2ist
inst, Mary Jane Mccartney. wife OF
Samuel Mccartney. In his 67th year.
PERRIN--1n Pawtucket. the 21st inst,
Henry Perrin, aged so years.
SIMMoNS--In Balleuville, Conn. July 2i,
Ethel r., daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ru-
fus A. Simmons, aged 2l years
SMITH-ln Manvile. r. T.. July % Sa-
lone, widow of James d. Smith, aged
"A years.
suLLIVAN-In this city. on the 22d
inst, Frank r. Sullivan.
Suddenly. in this city. on the ed
inst. Arthur j. beloved son OF James
and Mary Wall, aged years. month
and . days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

! still remains a present indebtedness OF
$40, 500
The rapid reduction OF the original
debt is due, In large measure. TO the WIS
dom and energy OF Rev. Father Doran,
V. O., who~for the frst five years. acted
as treasurer OF the hospital But II is 70
the good sisters of st. Francis. that the
thanks of the patients are due I'm large
measure.
Their inspiring zeal and self-sacrifce
have made IL possible TO provide for
many. with little. They have not only
nursed the sick with exemplary patience
and self-denial but they have also coli
lected, themselves, a considerable por-
ton OF the funds for the support of the
sick poor In the hospital
The officers OF the hospital are Presi-
dent, RI Rev. Methew Harkins. y. d:
treasurer, Rev William Stang, ID. D.;
secretary. Sister NJ. Dympna: superior
Sister NJ Eulalia; resident physicians
DR.. T. +. Clark DR.. Lyon. DR. A. j. Me-
Baughlin.
The medical director is DR.. r. +. Noyes
with large corps Of specialists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

, ward which suggested the thought of
how much happiness might be brought
into their lonely little lives by OCCASION
al visits from persons bringing words of
cheer or perhaps flowers or some delicacy
TO break the monotony or the long sum-
mer days In the sick room.
There are at present but 80 patients in
the hospital but this number may be aug
mented at any time
The convalescents at the hospital are
able TO enjoy exceptional privileges as
they sit on the upper balconies and enjoy
the beautiful view spread out before
them.
The grounds, too are ample and are
much appreciated by those who are able
TO sit In the shade of the trees or swing
In comfortable hammock.
Every part OF the hospital from i.s
beautiful chapel, where mass is said at
six each morning, to the wards, halls.
private rooms and operating room are
Ideals OF neatness and convenience.
The operating room is a model of what
such room should be and contains ey-
cry surgical device and modern appliance
necessary for the work.
Although much OF the debt OF the hos
pitsl has been paid, through the beneh-
cence Of the late Joseph Banigan, there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
A Costly Position.

Unlike other governments ours
makes no extra allowance for the living
expenses of its representatives. Thus il is
that many times an important foreign
mission has been declined-for financial
reasons-by the able statesman 20 whom
IL was proffered. II one accepts such n
post he naturally feels I'm duty bound 10
live up TO the standard set by his pre-
decessors, and this usually means that he
must have large private fortune TO
draw upou
Thore have been a few instances where
such positions have been held by men un-
able TO maintain great establishments.
but who have unwisoly attempted it by
mourning obligations which they could
not meet. thus bringing themselves and
their government TO humiliation. Diplo4
matte agents are without the pale OF the
common law OF the countries where they
are stationed. and n bills are left un-
PAID creditors have absolutely no re-
course.
There Is a largo financial advantage 20
diplomat IL he Is n bachelor. for IL Is
then understood that ne has no special
obligations In a social way II he be per
sonally popular he WIN be overwhelmed
with invitations. but need never use any
In return, except 20 such small parties of
friends as he may care 10 entertain In
his chambers or ~ "a restaurant The
most Of IL diplomatic corps. however
are married men for their governments
know that upon the social administration
by the mistress of the house hold depends
I'm no small part the success OF the Of
hcial side Of the rcsdency.
A diplomatic residence In any or the
larger European capitals may easily
mean an annual expenditure 81 from
forty thousand 10 nny thousand dollars
Only rich men are therefore eligible for
these posts. and thus "a false standard Of
wealth is being raised ~ a test for din
lomatic prcfcrfnent N o. likely that be-
fore long our government will lease and
furnish permanent houses for its Am
bassadors and ministers iu the principal
foreign countries. and this Will 20 n long
way toward correcting grave fault I'm
the present system. Our Ambassador 90
ST. Petersburg had 10 do iouso hunting
for six months, and was almost in de-
spair of finding "a suitable residence. A
" ts he pays more IN rates than even the
Ambassador in London. and % ~ said tho
rental L. more than "a thousand dollars
q p"onth-Womans Home Companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
GERlANY AND THE TARIFF.

During the past days been informed BY
Germany seriously considering proposal to
largely goodsto increase them
indeed to point that would practically prevent impoa
ton into the Kaisers country consequence has been
tax of retalatory part the United States
and it has been suggested present laws do not
adequately the Congress called upon
others that will
This simply that in quarters country
believed Germany is the verge forcing with the
United States Perhaps she likely not If she
bent plan indicated by recent
dispatches Germany will be great sufferer States
will be subjected slight chances
however that the Germans will contest though it
be admitted the governing as we'll
the hostile to America and American
products.
Perhaps explanation this feeling may found report of
consul Bremen which Germany suffering from
much greater industrial depression than the
are willing to admit year there and
large industrial This period prosperity led
talzaton and the banks helped along Everyone was not
hopeful but confident but reaction has been
plants have been compelled TO reduce their
product and necessarily the number Thus many
are idle and discontented
Under such conditions easy conceive that the unhinknv
might lay the blame prevailing depression on American COM
petition and seek ann;hlate placing an xorb
ant tax on American products Such policy bly, harm
Germany than would help present is not
to American competition but wholly her own control
and for which she responsible As to beginning tariff
the United States hasy lest her repentance
for such be long and costly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND
THE GREAT WORK 1T IS DOING,

Undoubtedly one OF the great institu-
tions OF this city and indeed OF all New
England is St Josephs hospital at the
corner OF Broad and Peace streets.
Only a personal visit TO this institution
Will give any adequate knowledge OF the
great good which is being accomplished
there.
without endowments. without special
aid from the city or state the hospital
has carried on its work of alleviating
sickness and suffering for nearly de-
cade.
As its usefulness is becoming better
known IL is confidently expected that
annual or permanent endowments of free
beds Will be made by wealthy individuals,
by the cities OF Providence and Pawtucket
and by some OF our large organiza tions.
For, to voice the words of director
OF the hospital, What other institution
In Rhode Island appeals more strongly
To a charitable people?"
During the year 1900 S02 house patients
were treated, and OF this number COO
were cared for free of charge.
IL is interesting 10 visit the several
wards OF the hospital and note the COM
forts which surround each patient
The children's ward Is an intensely in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

teresting place and ones sympathies are
deeply stirred upon beholding the wan
pinched faces of suffering little ones.
Their patience under suffering, ac-
cording to faithful sisters In charge, is
marvellous and IL is pleasant to see their
faces light up as the sister enters the
ward.
One bright little boy OF six who had
lain strapped TO his cot since early In
July looked up brightly as the visitor
entered the room.
Are YOU tired of lying there little
boy?' was asked.
With a qulvering lip he nodded his head,
adding "Wish't | could get up. Wish {
l could go home"
But youll go by and by" added the
nurse encouragingly.
What do you do lying here all day?"
was asked.
'Nothin' 'cept talk TO him" was the
reply pointing az the same time TO an
other little boy lying on a cot In close
proximity
The children seemed TO dread the de-
parture OF the nurse and visitor from the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Senator Clark Of Montana Is snena,ng
MS summer vacation IN Russia. and Incl
dentally keeping his eye open for chances
10 Increase his present stock OF millions
lie nae organized copper company with
a capital Of B.oo00o roubles OF which no
viii furnish i2oooooo The contributors
OF the other s,ooo.oOO expect Mr.. Clark TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Having fooled the people for years. the
Union Railroad company seems 10 think
II can do 30 forever, but IL cannot II
viii hnd In November that the people win
have a very effective way Of teaching thai
powerful corporation that their rights
rsnnot be perpetually tramplcd under
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Twenty eight ocean steamships are
now in process OF construction for the
companies operating lines between
New York and foreign seaports. and
these are, moreover. further additions
to great mercantile fleet which has
nearly doubled I'm carrying capacity
within five years past. More ocean
freight means more routes and more
frequent saillngs. and the big ships
will not be lacking for the emergency"
Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Birmingham. Ala, is one OF the cities
that is reaping its share of the present
prosperity. The iron business is booming
and a number of Industries have been
recently located in the neghborhood OF
the rolling mills. This is the city that
began the exporting Of pig iron In 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Col Watterson is still lighting the pro-
'ectivo tarin. In his latest assault ne
declares that u used to Jolly the farm.
en- As the farmers have been ''Jollied
into condition that gives them a lat
balance az the bank they are doubtless
willing 20 have the protective "joIiying"
process so on indefinitely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

\ The present torrid wave has shownsyo
partially for all sections Of the country
have felt It's depressing influence and at
some OF the shore resorts Il has been as
hot az IN the cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

the feet Of men who owe the major part
Of the wealth they now enjoy 20 the
franchises granted their money producing
concern In the public streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
Ohat Others
fire Saying.

"a man writing history can take
Two courses He can be judicial or he
eau be partisan; bat when he elects
mo econd course. while ne may rem
der his work more interesting. Il be-
comes useless as text book and
when partisAnship descends TO per-
fonaiity exclusion from the classroom
oi au Institution becomes both ft and
proper But this action 10y the secre-
larN ot the navy hy no means prevents
Admiral Schley from asking for
court or inquiry This Is his right
IL should be his desire. Philadelphia
Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Mr.. Croker's determination 10 re-
main a permanent resident OF Great
Britain argues great confidence I'm the
agents whom he has selected TO collect
the political revenue and remit TO the
Old country. But may not Tammany
become disenchanted with the task OF
levying tribute on New York to be
spent In England d?'-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

demonstrate for their benefit his particu-
lar and special method OF getting rich on
the Montana plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

when the air I'm the streets OF our
northern cities Is hotter than the aver
age temperature in the flrerooms OF
ocean steamships and the stubborn
mercury refuses TO lower its naughty
crest for many days I'm succession may
IL not be advisable 10 follow the ex-
ample OF our southern friends and de-
vote the noon hours To rest and Sc
clusion? Siestas may De needed in
this Incorporate zone OF ours as well
as I'm the neighborhood of the equa tor
The constant strain OF hard work kept
up involves the ever present peril of
collapse. Don't fight the heat. Sound
the retreat. and fall back gracefully
and I'm good order. New York Tri-
bune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

There are novel ways OF advertising,
but many supposed 10 be novel have
little significance. They may be bright
enough I'm themselves, but the qucs-
tion Ia do they attract attention 10
the right object?
Take for example the colored boy
who sits in Providence clothing store
show window eating watermelon.
There is always a crowd about watch
ing him eat, for people are always an
xious TO see pust how far a darkcy
can open his mouth. But the question
is. does not the colored boy adver-
tise watermelons rather than cloth
ing?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

when one reflects on the case IL
becomes evident that Kruger mas moth
ing IN particular 10 gain by bringing
me war I'm South Africa 10 a close"
Syracuse Post Standard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

The oily, gummy. sinking substance
which somebody Is depositing i'm the
Providence river and which has the
noxious odor OF double concentrated
extract OF kerosene is a nuisance for
fair IL sticks TO the rocks. the
beach. the wharves. the boots. and at
ebb tide spreads over the surface of
the stream from Hills wharf 10 Fields
Point, and stinks 10 heaven. IL is
so plentiful that the paddle wheels OF
the steamboats, do not bring the green
and white bubbles to the surface, as OF
yore, the wake OF a boat looking like
burned sugar trail Who is re-
sponsible for this outrageous pollu-
tion?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Yachting is pleasant diversion and
safe enough under certain conditions
In recent years, however, friendly
competition and club races have led
owners TO build yachts with "a sail area
that few years ago would have
seemed impossible. The spice of dan
ger in this has heightened the sport,
but IL has been disastrous In many
instances. The moral OF IL all is that
you cannot be too careful on the sea-"
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

III was early August and the hum
ming bird was singing in the trees
~ was SO hot that Victoria cried with
'he heat. had found her playing
WITH the scissors. I was too tired To
bother much about IL and / lay down
on the sofa 90 rest BY and by I
found myself IN beautiful little
glade, where several fairies were about
me.
Where Is the aueeng asked one
OF the other
i do not know. answered Lady
Harriet 10 Lady Elsie
Lady Dolly, you are very stupid
not TO take part in the conversation
said Lady Harriet. 4 am so worried
afcut Sir Plumtield that 1 cannot
think OF anything else.
do not let your tender passions
rise cautioned Lady Elsie. You
know you are In love with Sir Plum.
iic d.
But the conversation ended there.
Ine queen came IN and / rolled owe.
and woke up
'fIumming birds singing In trees" Is
quite stretch OF license, otherwise
the tale is well told and indicates that
the child author has talent worthy of
encouragement. Other romances she
has half written, half printed, are even
better than this one, while the dia-
logues she carries out on behalf of her
dollies, speaking for each in turn.
are highly amusing as we'll as interest
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23
Chat 4bom
People.

The following Is the bcna ode pro-
duction of little East Side eirl. The
nero and heroines are ner own dollles.
anu the romance, which was carefully
ana laboriously written one evening
last week whom mamma was away
from home, was left on her bureau for
early morning reading. Mamma, Of
course, cherishes IL as one or hsr
dearest treasures
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

Mr.. McEvoy, who told the story of
how this government paid 81 100000 to
Aguinaldo in consideration OF his per-
mitting HIS capture, has retired from
the public gaze. This country dearly
loves a sensational story, but II re-
quires that II have about Il truthful
basis. McEvoy fabricated In way
that intimated that the people OF the
United States were idiots. ."-Galveston
News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-23

ITALY seems to have another case
against the United States on account
OF the recent lynching OF Italian citi-
zens In Mississippi In the Louisiana
case the Italian government demanded
protection for it's citizens, and not
an indemnity. one of the weakest
points In our system OF government Is
the inability OF the national authorities
TO AFFORD foreigners protection in the
states. buffalo Courier.
The Conservative, 1901-12-12
NEW ANNOTATED CODE.

A lawyer cannot meet competition
nor can he properly protect the rights of
his clients unless he has the latest and
best works Oh practice.
The latest work OH this subject is
Cobbey's Annotated Code; citing under
each section, in a full and complete
note, each decision of our Supreme
court, Supreme Court of the United
States and Federal courts bearing OH
that section.
1t is digest or index Of the decisions
on the section under consideration.
The citations are not only to the
official reports but to the Northwestern
Reporter, the Supreme Court Reporter,
American Reports and Decisions, and
Lawyers Reports Annotated. Under
some sections there are ten pages of
annotatiOns.
The work is commended in the high
est terms by both bench and bar.
Bound in full law sheep, price $500.
Sample pages furnished Oh application.
Don't say you will order tomorrow or
next week, but take postal and order
now. j. E. CoBBEY,
Beatrice, Neb.
The Conservative, 1901-12-12
EVIDENCE.

Morton's Conservative is uneasy be-
cause idiocy in Nebraska is on the in
crease. One reason assigned for this
increase is that so many half. witted
people get married. There never was
good without an evil. Marriage is
essential to happiness and the silly
marry the same as the wise. If idiocy
is increasing it is sad thing to think
about so here goes for something else.-
Hastings Tribune