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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

The rollcking. hilarious funmaking OF
THE Magistrate" is making IL fully as
popular as any play get presented at
keith's by the stock company. Mr.. Will
liam +. owens impersonation OF the title
role is one of the most intensely amusing
assumptions seen on the local stage this
season. and Mr. Williams. Miss Bergere
and Miss Leigh all have especially pleas
Ing roles. while MIR. Thomas. as the pre-
cocious son, contributes an important
walls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

NOW FIRE
CHIEF.
Dulton Placed at the Head Of
The Fire Department at
Washington.

Washington, May 1.--Henry H. Il. Mac
Farland "A newspaper man, president OF
the board OF district commissioners. who
have in charge the municipal affairs of
the District of Columbia, today. with the
approval OF the other two commissioners,
appointed Robert w. Dutton, a reporter.
chief OF the Washington fire department.
Mr.. MacFarland has especial charge
OF the fire department. Chief Joseph Par
ris. fireman of long experience, will re-
tire on a pension. at his own request.
today Dutton has made a study of fires
and fire lighting for years. and has fire.
duently been consulted by the commits
sioners. In making the appointment Mr..
MacFarland said:
II think We ought 10 have at the head
of the department a man who is not
only familiar with II, its personnel, ap-
paratus, work and needs but one who
has marked executive ability and supe-
rior intelligence and education.
"He ought TO be a man who can grasp
all the interests OF the fire department.
plan broadly and wisely for its future.
procure and adapt the successful plans
of other committees. and, when neees-
sary represent the department creditably
In writing or In speech. as. for example.
at the annual convention OF fire depart
ment chiefs"
The iremen OF the city all know Dut-
ton, and while they naturally think the
position OF chief should be open to the
men who are I'm the department, they are
glad Ddtton got the place. IL a civilian
was 10 be appointed IL Is understood
Mr. MacFarland consulted with the in
surance men and that they agreed Dut-
ton would make good chief
DIlton IL dbout 10 years OF age. He
was admitted TO the bar. but abandoned
law for the printing business. lie went
into the editorial rooms from the print
er 3 case. Ills salary will be $1,000 n year
but Commissioners Mac Farland thinks he
can get Congress 90 increase n TO $1,000 a
year, which Will equal the amount paid
the major and superintendent of police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
ACCUSED
WIDOW
FA|NTS
Mrs. Ralhbun Becomes Uncon-
sclous While Listening to
Testimony Against Her.

New Haven, Conn. May For the
hrst time since the beginning of her
trial on the charge of poisoning her
husband, Brakeman William Rathbun.
Mrs. Ann Maria Rathbun broke down In
the court room yesterday tainted. and
was carried out. The days ordeal was a
severe one.
All morning the woman had sat mo-
tionless i'm the stuffy room. listening 10
the evidence of the surgeons as they told
or the autopsy on her husbands body
The recital was too unpleasant for many
of the spectators. who left the court
Mrs. Rathbun, however. did not appear
to hear word. she did not lift her gaze
from the table in front of her
IL was while DR. Herbert r.. Smith.
dean of Yale Medical school, was Civ
ing his testimony as 10 the analyas Of
the viscera of the dead man that Mrs
Rathbun whispered 10 her counsel. ex
Judge Blydenburgh, that she felt in.
Even through her veil those about ner
had seen her palid cheeks grow whittier.
Her counsel saw that she was about TO
faint
The sherifs quickly carried her from
the presence of the jury In side room
she was laid on sofa and her children
Poor mamma" they said "she is so
tired of IL all"
For half an hour Mrs. Rathbun was
In stupor, and then she went hack 10
the courtroom. where the trial was re-
sumed
Most OF the testimony was that of med.
ical experts. Medical Examiner Bartlett
described the condition OF Rathbuns
bodx--lIe- 4d-tA.,t In Aie- -t4pinion Rath
bun came TO his death by arsenical moi.
soning
hle admitted, however, that the condi-
tons found might exist in death from
other causes. DIR. Herbert E.Smith found
that Rathbun's system was saturated
with the poison. In his analysis ne OBJ
tained more than three-auarters of a
grain of clear arsenic. This. he said. yas
an unusually large quantity
The prosecution was still examining
Or. Smith when court adjourned
The state viii claim that circumstan-
tial evidence points To Mrs Rathbun as
the murderer of her husband. The de-
fence will claim that Rathbun plotted
the death OF Hart, his rival and that ne
took some of the poison himself 20 make
Hart believe the coffee prepared by Mrs.
Rathbun w9is harmless.
It Is now considered doubtful II AIRS
Rathbun will take tho stand lt Is be-
leved she Will be physically unable 10
do SO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

when a mere boy, he killed and scalped
a Pawnee brave near where the Genoa
Indian school is now situated in Nebras-
ka.
The reproduction Willie rather hideous
was well acted. ~ Is a rule among the
Sioux that no warrior shall perform any
deed like the ones referred 10 unless he
actually had tho personal experience
Any Indian who breaks this rule is con-
sidered disgraced. and Is teered and
sconed at by all who know him. In ad-
dition 10 this. his disgrace Is advertised
throughout the whole Sioux nation.
After the conclusion OF the exhibitions
OF this character. the remainder of the
day was spent In horse-racing. fOot-rac-
ing, baseball, and other sports. AT night
the war dance was the chief feature. The
following days were nearly a repetition
OF the first day.
During the celebration the supply Of
food was, i'm part, as follows: Forty
sacks OF -four. 70l pounds OF sugar $50
pounds OF coffee, 10 head OF beef steers.
raisins, prunes. canned goods. bacon,
etc
These occasions arouse the generosity
OF the participants. There were FIVE
Omaha Indians IN attendance. and these
were presented with "A total OF g. head
OF ponies by their Sioux hosts.
A total Of over $50 ponies were given
away during the celebration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
EAST PROVIDENCE

There IL some talk among the business
men and larger taxpayers 90 do away
with least a portion of the fee system,
and TO have a probation system, like that
i'm vogue at the Sixth and other courts
i'm Providence. The rule is here that ali
persons arrested for drunkenness and
other minor causes, who are unable 20
pay their fines are sent TO Cranston
whore they are detained for a. number OF
weeks or until their fine and costs are
worked out" During this time the town
Is charged 81 week for the board of
the prisoner. and i'm many cases the town
Is called upon TO care for the families
while the victim is ~ Cranston. The
present system is TO fine "A person s. and
costs If convicted OF being drunk, and
this amounts TO $3.50 and OF this 81
goes To a young man who makes out the
warrant, this Is extra. for i'm other
places, the Judge OF the court who
gets a stated salary. makes out the
writ. Then S2.70 goes TO the town SER
geant as his Zee FOR taxing the person
TO Cranston. Now IL Is claimed that Il
the office OF the town sergeant Is made
"A salaried one, and some way can he
devised to do away with the extra fec
OF making out warrants and have "a pro-
baton officer appointed, that a large
sum OF money can be saved, and much
good can be done, for it is a well known
fact that many persons never get drunk
but once, and sound lecture from
Judge will DO more In the way of -eior-
nation than TO send a young man TO Jail
for the first offence.
These who are In favor OF the move
ment do not believe tDat they can sue
ceed in getting the scheme through right
away as those most interested IN get
ting fees viii work tooth and nail against
it.
y. G. Levarom of this place returned
from Buffalo yesterday. where he was
most Hospitality entertained by pr.
Burke, Charles simpson. W. T. Wool.
former residents OF Providence and the
Italian Count located At Buffalo The
Rhode Islanders desired through their
guests 10 be remembered TO their former
friends.
IL is quite probable that Messrs cheney
and Mclaughlin who were refused hotel
licenses at the meeting OF the board
Monday, will he fortunate enough 90 get
them at the meeting to be held this af-
ternoon, the matter of laying them over
being I'm the way OF a lesson TO have them
comply nearer 10 the law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
's:s:!:heatres. :: e!

The klaw a Erlanger Opera company
with its great organization OF 125 people,
headed by Jerome Sykes. will present De-
koven * Smiths latest comic opera
Foxy ouiller," at the Providence Opera
House next Monday and Tuesday even
ings. This is by far the largest organi-
zation that has attempted light opera in
this country.
In addition TO Mr.. Sykes the company
includes Helen Bertram and Grace Cam
eron formerly of the Bostonlans. julius
steger the eminent baritone, w. q.
Stewart and Louis Cassavant. prominent
In the Castle Square company, Harry
MacDonoush an established operate ia
vorite. Adolph link the lniputian come
dian. and chorus OF 100 voices OF distinct
value. Klaw a. Erlanger have also fur
nished magnificent scenery. more than
800 beautiful costumes and an enlarged or
chestra under Sig. A. DeNovellis. There
will be no advance I'm prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
pAWTUXsT VALLEY.

At the meeting Of Centreville school
district held Monday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Moderator. George II. Waterhouse; /;
clerk, Clarence Howard; collector. Clar-
ence Howard; treasurer. T w. D.
Clarke; trustees. Charles Duke. George
+. Wood Robert n. Treat a tsx OF one
mill on the ratable property OF the dis
trict was voted
The school meeting on Monday evening
was an exciting one the contest being
over the election of trustees. for the en-
suing year: Charles ID. Robinson, Martin
Scully and Claus a. Thovell were elected
upon the second ballot -.enry ID. Hey
don was elected moderator, Arthur II.
Lovett. clerk and Henry Mcmahon. coll
lector. ana Henry ID. Heydon. treasurer.
A tax Of mills on the dollar was voted
The meeting was In session for three
hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

An interesting innovation has been in
troduced this week at Keith's. Every
patron Is permitted TO write on "A card
the name of any play preferred for pre-
sentation during the week OF May 20: and
the drama receiving the highest number
or votes during the present week Will
then be given
Uu 60 this morning a total Of ana votes
mad been recorded ana a study OF them
which reporter was permitted TO make
proved most interesting. About every
standard play has received at least
single vote: and many are named that
are comparatively unknown. The diver
sity OF choice runs from tragedy 10 melo-
drama, from society drama 10 comedy
aud farce, and from problem play 10
those whose moral tone is such that Well
Informed thea trc-goers should know that
thcy could never expect 10 see them on
the keits stage, where cleanliness ana
refinement are the first requisites
Some plays are named By voters that
cannot possibly be presented by any stock
company, as they are not TO be obtained
on royalty. being sull In presentation by
their original owners.
IL is a notable fact that the popular de-
sire for comedies, az indicated by the
votes so far recorded, II much less pro-
much the same may be- said OF the pre-
ference for melOdrama or the extreme
type. Uncle Toms Cabin" stands sixth
ON the list and the very strong impress
sion made by the recent presentation of
The Charity Bali Is demonstrated by
the fact that a considerable number of
persons express "a desire To have it re-
peated. Madame Butterfly" heads the
list Of favorites. undoubtedly largely be-
cause of the favorable impression Miss
Valerie Bergere has made and the re-
of her superb work I'm that
piece at the Providence Opera House last
winter: and the fact is regarded as a high |
TO her.
The first twelve plays preferred by the |
Madame Butterfly" POS; "Sapho.' 217; |
Northern Lights" 2l7: Sowing the |
Wind" 1870: THE Wife" 1Si: Uncle |
Toms Cabin" li3; Camille" l15: THE |
Crust of Society,"" 90: East Lynne" 92; |
Jim. the Penman," 73; THE Charity |
Ball." 90; Men and Women" 36.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
A LIVELY BLAZE.
Express Ccmpany's Stable al
paWtuckat Is Destroyed.

Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out
IN the stable OF the Aldrich Express COM
pany In the rear OF East avenue. and for
a time conditions were so threatening
that II was deemed wise TO issue sec
ond alarm.
Fifteen horses In the building were got
ten out safely but the flames destroyed
two carloads or hay and one OF straw
that had just been put I'm. and the build
ing was badly damaged.
The property belongs 10 the Merry es-
tate and is damaged TO the extent of 800
while the loss 60 the Aldrich Express
company viii be about S22U Both parties
are insured
Capt Lyons OF No. station fell
through the floor and disloCated should
er The old slater mansion. the home OF
Samuel Slater. the cotton pioneer was en-
dsngored az one time as the burning sta
bic WAS but a few feet distant and il
was with difficulty that-ihe- -1rInen- s.lNnd
that and adjolnins buildings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
GIVES WARNING.
0. Il, P. Belmont Says His
Written Order is Necessary.

The following notice headed Warn
ing, was printed conspicuously In a
Newport paper yesterday, IL being signed
by oliver H. Il. Belmont. congressman
elect from New York. and by his wife.
Alva ". Belmont. mother Of the duchess
OF Marlborough
All persons are hereby Warn~d not 60
give credit to auN person WhatsDeVpr,
claiming 90 represent us or either 90 as
except upOn written voucher Tor such
specific credit signed by one Of ls
No person hss eny suthOfity ~ mgfe
any purchases o. 10 incur any obisstiOus
Ia behalf " either OF us and Ne shalt
not De responsible except upon specific
orders or vouchers ln writing subscribed
by one OF us. authorizing in behalf of the
subscriber the purchase therein mention
Cd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
Magic Hair Stain

ror brown or black; prepared bv
GEORGE oRMsBr, Wig Maker and
~ IN simple. safe ana easily applied. con-
taiDs no lead poisons: use u once and
YOU viii never use any Other BLAND
GEO. L. CLAFIIN. ~ 10. Main street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

'"rhe idea, What's thisP" exclaimed the
man who was idly skimning the fash
ION page. WHAT'S what" inquired the
other. 1T SAYS here. Jeghorns will be
much used this summer I've heard OF
n shoehorn. but "A leg-horn's new to ms.
suppose tight trousers are responsible
for "-Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

The frst exhibition was bv Rruic
sioux. who gave a representation ot how,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01
80. over E,ny ss.,,.

so- Over Fihy wears.
MRS. WINST oW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while tccthing. with perfect success. II
eoothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain, cures wind collie ana is tho
best remedy for Darrohea. IL will re-
lteNe the rOr little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists In every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents n bottle. Be
sure and ask for Mrs Winslows : Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

This afternoon and tomorrow afternoon
the admirers of Malcolm Williams. lead
ing man Of the Edward r. Albee stock
company AZ keith's, will have an oppor-
tunity to secure a handsome photograph
Mrs TO the ladies' Friday and Saturday
afternoons the souvenirs will consist OF
boxes of H. ID. Foss * Co. Quality"
chocolates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-01

Much interest centers in next week
production at Keiths as The Dancing
Girl will afford an opportunity to see
Miss Valerie Bergere IN one OF her
strongest and most famous roles. which
viii enable her TO display her powers as
no previous part In which she has been
seen has done. The handsome and tai
euted leading woman Of the Alpee com
pany Is rapidly increasing her circle OF
admirers: and next weeks performance
will undoubtedly greatly extend its limits.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
STEAMER IS BURNED
Said To Bo tho'work of Indians At
 Jonoa' Point

Rumors oi dark Indian couspira. .cy reached this city yesterday The little steamer Gardner which was dc ,tincd Co ply che water, oi thc tmlcat river was burned near Jouc', point Co the waters edge and it |, hutcd that the Indians pcrpctratcd the dccd
 Saturday che steamer ran au cNcur- sion Go Pyramid Harbor and ou her return took her usual berth 90, the point The lines were drawn and thc crew went ashore. Early Monday moruiu. the watchmln who was asleep also oH shore awokc and saw the fire demon eating eagerly away at the Gardner Before help could be called thc mner' tongue, oi fire licked thc woodwork> oi thc craft until the water qucnchcJ their thirst and nothing but blakcncd hull remained
 Rumor, then were ripe that thc con laprltiou was nccndIary being thc work oi Che Indians who thought the steamer was cncro1ching ou their ireiehtiuc business Ihi, l, denied 1s they say they did mol fear thc boat 'u thc least They uouchllcnty ask "Why was not thc watchman on board attending Co hi, duties,
 Several steamboat men di,cu,,i1s che affair last night had no suggc>- ton, Co make but they claimed that thc boat was not strong enough Go nJyi- gate che Cmlcat
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
Al,nilnnh KIrIlng Medley.

Mr. Barrie was unr day at Waterloo station iu hurry Go catch a train. He was n>i.uus from thc hooksiall laden with murrs. "a good many six prnry onrs among ,hcm." he dolcfully relates. when iu rushlcC around corner nr frll uto thc arms of Rud- ward KIplme equally in tearing hur- ry. They turned on each other with scowllng faces. then smiled in recogni- ton and u,Gcd each other whither he went. Then Eipllng. eXclalming Lucky bccgar. you've got papers" seized Che bundle from Barrie, flung him some money and made OF. "But you did mol stoop Co pick up his dirty halfpcucc. did you| Querlcd one of Mir. Rarrir's hearers amusedly. Didn't |. thourh" returned Barrie, and added rucfully. "But hc hadn't flung me half enough. h."-SL James Gazette.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
A RAW YOUNG LAWYER.
Ills FIrst Case Introduced Iiim Go
 Contempt of Court.


 Contempt Of Court
 Some Of the members of the bar were discussing contempt eases because Of a recent notable eycut in the state. and rnc of the little cotcric related per sonal experience.
 'I rend law at home and had my cx- nmlnatlous through little country lawyer who knew great deal. but never hnd big case nnd was notorious for his ability In abusing justices or the peace. lt may seem a prcposter- ous statement. but | had never heard or thought of such a thing as contempt Of court when ] had my first profes- slonnl experience in @ common pleas court No sooner had the opposition attorney made an objection than the judge ruled against me.
 "I proceeded to Inform him that ne was wrong. that he knew be was wrong and that | wished he would quit his pettlfoggIng The lawyers In nt' tendance were temporarily pctrIled' the venerable judge glarcd ot me over bis glasses, finally smiled lh h l'IE'N Ing sort of way and told me Co pro ceed. Very soon there was another we'll taken objection. and again he ruled against me. This practically took the props from under my case. and J went at the judge us my Instructor had been accustomed Co go at a Justice or the peace in back township.
 "'Your honor | declalmed. is po' utica! accident In the eternal fitness of things you should be digging coal or cleaning out unGcrbrush. You have no more sense of justice than n Zulu chief of mercy. Thank heaven there is n higher judicial tribunal ln this state that- Bm there was halted by fine of S2OO or 9O days in jail. The iudre took me to hls private room' where he learned my story and remit ted the fine. To plN 5000 at that time would have pauperizcd me. | now have quite a reputation for never rub hIne the court thc wrong way."-De truit Free Press.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
me pIrrn wnter-

or pigs it Is commonly reported that SO qucerly fashioned are they that if they attempt to swim pey cut their throots with their fore lett but this Is only aG old wife's fable. Whether wild or tame, they are an good swimmers. though. owing Co the shortncss of their legs. they just touch their threats with their fore feet and beat the water very high Many of tle Islands of the south. ern seas are now Inhabited by wild pigs. which are the descendants of those which have swum ashore, some times great distances. from wrecked Petvrsou's Magazine.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
Everybody. BirtAd-y Party

The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church proposes Co give au EyeDbo- dy', Birthday Party. next Friday eyin- iuc at Ritters dancing pavilion on Broadway
 An affair oi a similar nature given by the Guild last October was very great success.
 Sing a song of birthdays
 Pockets iull oi Gold,
 Ten and sixty little bags. Full 90, they can hold
 When the bags are opened.
 And yield their shining hoard. Isn't that a dainty dish
 To set before the board'
 So 6ll your bags with pennies. That numbers just your years. And join the group oi happy folk That each year re-appears.
 To ind a hearty welcome
 Awaiting every one,
 When another year is ended
 An another year begun
 At che door silk bags wall be handed each guest who are asked Co deposit a, many pennies as they are years old. Dancing
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
CHAMBER TO ENTERTAIN
This Body Meets and Takes Action
 Regarding Visitors

The Chamber oi Commerce met last night and read a letter from the Seattle chamber stating that several members oi the rivers and harbors committee would arrive here about the 10th of July. They will be accompanied by a delegation of the Seattle chamber oi commerce and be entertained by our local board
 The Report of thc legislative com mittcc was received. which referred to thc pctitiouing oi congress for au cN- tension of municipal laws, looking Co broader law limit The committee reported that owing Co 9 heavy pres sure oi business m congress during the coming session it would be impossible Co obtain any legislation for Alaska and that the application from tune Co tune oi further alterations and amend nent, oi the Carter bin Noull bc slow and unsatisfactory. The committee believed that the simplest 3pd Surc,t way oi obtaining manifold legislation needs was Co ask for 90 territorial form oi povernmcnt They recommended that a committee bc instructed Co ,h- tain by correspondence thc views b an the civic. municipal lnd ,ommcr- cial bodies iu thc Sitka ,olud district and its vicinity upon the sunl"ct That territorial convention might be held in thc near future In -cg1ri Co thc failure oi the Carter bill Co provide for thciucorpor3tions oi companies in Alaska the committee recommended that draft bill be prepared :pd sent Co Congressman Cu,hm1r. 1t Taco nd, for presentation Co thc houHc ,ad sc- nate The report oi che 1mmu 'c Wa, adopted and resolutions ..,l Co carry out the recommendations The .t....t t... tf.... ,.It..uru.f
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-27
odd Fenture. of French EIcctions.

There are some curious features con nectcd with French parliamentary clcc. tlons. For Instance. uo wall literature issued hy candidate or hls friends may bc printed on white paper. white being thc ,ulor reserved for official am nounccmcms. In the days of the cm- pire. when official candidates were known ln the land. the addresses of the governments nominees were print ed on white paper. and this no doubt had due weight with the more ignorant voters. Again. any elector whose name Is mentioned In a newspaper can, lf be feel himself aggieved, call upon the editor Co publish n reply. This how ever. n. not confined Co elections, but Is a right enjoyed by French citizens under the law Of the country.-London Maj.