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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

his office 20 secure better enforcement OF
existing laws and ordinances for suppress
sion OF vice and intemperarce, and re-
solved that as i'm duty bound by our con-
stitution and by laws as en- incorporated
body OF the city Of Providence and the
state OF Rhode Island and by our indi-
vidual pledges as members of the same,
We will by all proper means support and
assist the mayor and all officers under
him in every consistent endeavor, to the
end that our city may be freed from the
odious charge that it's laws for good or
der are not properly enforced"
At the close OF the afternoon session
Mrs. G. III. Iilley. chairman of the nomi-
mating committee presented the list or
officers 10 be chosen for the coming year.
Mrs. Frederick n; jackson was re-
elected president; Miss A. Jennie Brad
bury. secretary. and Mrs. William A.
Walton. treasurer.
The other officers remain practically the
same as last year, with but few changes.
At the close OF the afternoon session
a substantial and appetizing supper was
served IN the adjoining rooms by the So
cial committee OF the church.
THE EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was very well at
tended and opened at 5 O'Clock with
Bible reading by Mrs Mary A, ba5cock'
pastor of the church, after which he gave
a brief address Of welcome In which he
expressed his entire sympathy I'm in the
Mrs Jackson gracefully responded to
DR.. Moore.
A solo was then delightfully."- rendered
by Mrs. James Hutchinson. soprano OF
the Central Congregational church choir.
The speaker OF the evening was Mrs.
Mary II. Hunt of Boston. the National
Superintendent OF Scientific Temperance
Instruction.
Mrs Hunt won the instant apprecis-
tion OF her audience. not only by the at
traction OF her personality but by her
clear, convincing utterances. She declared
in the beginning. that there never was so
much intelligence In all the history OF the
world as existed today, never so much
philanthropy, never so many good men
and women. why. then. this great evil?
she asked. Continuing Mrs Hunt spoke
at length, OF temperance from a scientific
standpoint. telling Of What had been ac-
Complished all along the line by temper
anCe educa ton in the schools of the land
She told also, OF her visits abroad In at
Brussels and Paris, In the interest of
temperance She spoke In a most optl-
miStic vein. believing she said. that the
cause of temperance was slowly yet sure
ly advancing and that this state OF af-
fairs was being brought about largely
schools.
Mrs. Hunt closed with the prophetic
words that Just as surely as We pray
Thy Kingdom Come. Thy will be done. :"
The day is coming when there shall be
no saloons I'm this fair land.
At the close Of Mrs. Hunts addrsss a
duet from the "Stabat Mater was Beau
tlfuHy rendered by Mrs. Hutchin-
son and Miss Ada Ugiow, accom-
panid by Miss Fanny cliff Berry;
the meeting closed with the benedction
hy Mr. Woodwork.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

Clergymen I'm every denomination are
recommending to their parishioners these
March days the great spring remedy that
makes people well. earnestly endorsing
the work of Dartmouth Colleges gener-
Gus scientist. and frankly lending their
influence TO that OF the best physicians
advising the use OF Paine's celery COM
pound now spring has come.
AS soon as one has fairly begun 10 uss
Paine's celery compound. every day Is u
step toward assured health. Nervous, un-
happy. and feeble persons find their flesh
becomes more solid. more healthy color
takes the place OF the waxy, sallow look.
and there comes an increase in the vol
ume of the blood and an improved normal
appetite because of this rapid feeding OF
the entire nervous system.
Clerks. employers. lawyers. doctors,
mothers OF families. hard working men
and women In every state and country.
"a hosts OF brain workers-the most In
telligent part of every communicates
today taking Paine's celery compound
with the happiest results TO relieve them
selves OF rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
exhaustion. dyspepsia. sleeplessness. and
low spirits.
Get rid of languor. clear the muddy.
unhealthy SAN. pump out the body, and
get back TO a normal, vigorous condition
with Paine's celery compound-and begin
now, March is the month when IL is cas-
Test 10 begin health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
l6-ysaT- -OIdGlT! Bought Presents
After Father Forbade IL
SHE FEARED A REPRIMAND.
When She Received Z PsTempioy Note
Telling Her to Return Home She Drowned
Herself 10 Lake Michigan.

Chicago. March 2s.-The body OF ls-year-
old May Comstock. student at the
American Conservatory OF Music was
found yesterday buried by action OF the
waves In the lake sand near sixty-third
street Because she feared parental dis
pleasure for borrowing 81 which she spent
for Christmas presents To make others
happy she took her life.
The Comstocks are wealthy. They live
in Benton Harbor. Mich May was al
lowed s3o a month expenses. OF which $40
went for board. sl2 for tuition and tho
rest for car fare. She asked for 81 just
before Christmas To spend in presents.
She was told not 10 give presents.
She borrowed the 81 and made the pres
ents.
From her Last expense money she paid
the g. a week ago she was called home.
but did not go ocause she could not ac-
count for the 81.
Miss Comstock received on Wednesday
"A peremptory order TO come home. She
left her boarding house for the Conserva-
tor and took her lesson. but when she
went away she left behind her her violin
and umbrella.
Policeman Richards saw the young wo-
man in black macintosh walking on the
lake front late In the afternoon. but pivd
no particular attention TO her, as many
persons stroll along the beach daily at
this point.
womans macintosh. hat and gloves.
and letter signed May Comstock and
addressed 10 Sarah J.. Wright were
found later on the lake front at Sixty
third street.
When her father. John Conistock. a re-
tired fruit grower. arrived he secuted the
idea of suicide and insisted that the girl
had been kidnapped The police having
failed to find the girls body accepted the
theory. but soon afterward the body was
recovered.
Miss Comstock was AN accomplished
musician for her years and aspired 10
perfection In her art Her father encour-
aged her ambition. He was impatient In
have her advance rapidly and expected
30 send her TO Paris 10 complete her mu-
steal education.
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ORDER or AlfREDIaNS.

Brigade No. held their regular meet
ing Tuesday the Hon. Commander w.
Wilkins. presiding. The visitors included
Deputy Protector Benjamin Buckley and
comrade Myers of No. 6. Blackinton.
Mass, who expects to take up his resi-
dence here permanently Regular bust
ness was conducted. reports Of commit
tees given, etc. The election of officers
resulted In the following board being
chosen for the new term:
Hon commander, f. w. willard: vice
commander, f. Buckshsw. chaplain, r..
Mofatt; treasurer. r.. NJ. Hendricks:
scribe. John T. Fletcher; guide, VIM.
Walton; assistant. r.. A Truelove; inside
guardian. III. Riddle; outside guardian,
c. Brown: physician. DR.. Craig Cameron;
trustee for years. Fred Dalby; delegates
10 the supreme convocation, A. C.'s Fred
Daily and J. Rushton.
II was also voted TO hold six month
terms instead OF twelve. as heretofore.
The addenda OF business for supreme
commander was made the special bust
ness for discussion at next meeting when
installation will take place. The next
whist party will be held Tuesday. April
18th. After remarks on good of the order
the brigade adjourned.
Brigade No. held its semi-monthly
meeting Friday in Freedom hall. the Hon.
Commander VIM. r. Hammond presid-
ing with one absentee officer. Communi-
cation was received from the honorable
secretary: also from Comrades A. Carey
and w A. Pullen. who are still on the
sick list. Comrade VIM. Brown was also
reported sick Social committee made
final report which showed a balance due
the brigade The amendments 10 bylaws
were reported back approved. The special
business OF convocation was discussed
and laid over. +. C.'s A. Clulee and j. w.
Gammell were elected delegates 10 tho
convocation. The election of officers re-
suited I'm the following selection:
Hon commander, +. Fisher; vice COM
msnder J. III. Broaunead: recorder,
George f. Hall scribe, Charles Walker;
guide George Shirley: assistant guide, y.
Oldale. inside sentinel, Geo. II. Taylor;
outside sentinel. Sampson Well: trustees,
Comrades John Tranter, Charles Fisher.
William Dean; finance COMMITTEES. for
thrve years G.. w. Cover: brigade ply
stefan Dr. George s Matthews. The
teilers. Comrade j. Payton and Comrndc
W. Scattergood of No. g. were extended
a vote Of thanks for officiating. This
brought an interesting meeting 10 a
close.
The heartfelt sympathy of the COM
rades OF No. and the whole order is
extended to Comrade Walter Walshin the
great bereavement which has befallen
him in the loss of his wife
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Another week has passed and still the
bowlers in the New England Duck Pin
league continue their fast work.
All the contests were interesting. the
one between the Roger Williams aud the
Casinos being particularly so. while the
Music Halls and the Providence team
ing TO the Swlftites. The Night Hawks
retain the lead in the championship coli
umn. while Swift remains at the head OF
the average list. The records OF the
teams and players are as follows:
STANDING or THE TEAMS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

violet hue The bodice was OF violet panne
velvet. richly trimmed with real Ouch
csse lace and white chiffon.
The skirt was of violet silk tissue over
violet silk. ine fayors for the cotillon
were profuse, novel and OF all sorts aud
conditions of articles.
AS may be imagined there was Joyous
scene when the children beheld the To-
vors.
Among them were scores of beautiful
siken flags, OF all nations, garlands OF
paper flowers. whips and canes by tho
dozens. toy musical Instruments. papep
umbrellas paper batons, toy animals
states, and--what not?
The favors were contributed as follows:
Garlands. whips and umbrellas by Miss
Eleanor Rocker.
Flags, Mrs. S. r. Parsons. Mrs Her
bert. ~. Fenner and Mrs. Howard ..
Sturges
Beautiful. favors were also contributed
by Mrs. William Goddard.
The favors were distributed by Mrs.
Baker, Mrs Goddard and Mrs. William
w. White.
Among the children who Joined in the
dance were the following members OF
Mrs. Bakers class:
Francis NJ Blodgett. Lucy Blodgett.
Beatrice Binncy. Howard Chaplin Zach
sriah Chaffee. Henry Chaffee Maurice
Congdon, Richmond Chase Primrose
Colt. Beatrice Colt Louise Chace, Walter
Edwards. Helen {. Edwards. Edith Ed
wards Betty Evans. Harry Fenner. Car
oline Grosvenor. Rosa Grosvenor Albert
Hardness, Rosamond Harris, Annie Har-
ris, Ruth NJ. Hart Winthrop Aidrich, FL
sic Aldrich. Constance Arnold. Linda Ar
mold, Mitchell Buffum. Truman Beckwith,
Henry Bcckwith Harrison Bliss Alder
Blumer. Tom Blumer. David s. Baker.
Jr, Allen Bianding. Gwendolin Blodgett,
Edith Burweli. Gladys Baker. Beatrice
Baxter. Margaret Bradley, Beatrice
Branch, Helen Blumer. Doro-
thy Bucklin. Lerov Blodgett,
Helen J. Hart. Lucy Hodgman. Sally
Harris. Donald Jackson. Lucille Jacobs.
Livingston Kelley. George Kelly Francis
I.ippitt Henry Lippitt. Mary Manton,
Frederica Macleod. Kathleen Macleod.
Pcirce Metcalf 1ioughton Metcslf Paul
Nicholson. Bernard Nicholson. Hope Mich
olson. Harriet Nightingale. Alice Nightsn-
gale, Lyra Nickerson. Helen Ostby, Alice
Potter, Laura Parsons, Lawrence Rich
mond, Eleanor Rocker Isabelle Swift.
Rachel Smith. Dorothy Sturges, James
Tillinghast. Sophia Tilinghast. Andrew
White Esther Tillinghast. Margaret Van
Slyck, Helen wall, Constance Wall, Anita
Watson. Maus wheelwright. Nina WIKI
inson. Dexter Dodd, Eugene Dodd. Mer-
rick Dodd.
Among the guests OF the children were
Howard Sturges. Carolina Peck. Alice
Grosvenor Jack Congdon, Samuel Baker.
Richard Aldrich. Herbert Dorrance, Wurts
White. William Poland. Albert Poland
and William Rocker.
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Doings in the :.
- social Gjorid.

To those wEo were privileged TO look IN
upon Mrs, spinks dancing academy be-
tween the hours ot and yesterday az
ternoon was revealed a scene which
misht have inspired a poets dream or
an artists fancy. IL was the closing Of
Mrs. David :. Bakers private dancing
class and fully 100 boys and girls in all
tho freshness and aoandon which belongs
10 happy. joyous childhood were present.
The festive occasion was opened with a
series OF round dances which were en-
joyed 60 the utteTmost by the happy com
pany and the Older people. as well. found
it quite difncult to refrain from indulr-
ing IN the dance So enticing was the mu-
sic. 80 allurine was the scene.
The latter part OF the afternoon from
$50 20 was devoted 10 the physical
needs of 'hc children. when. through tho
Kindness or Mrs Baker. a dainty supper
was served. Immediately following the
supper the cotillon VAS announced and a
once thcre was scene OF animation and
enthusiasm. The cptollon vas led by
Master David :. Bakcr. Jr.. and Dorothy
Bucklin
The scene was indeed brilliant and
Kaleidoscope one. as the boys and girls
in their dainty costumes mingled togethcr
through all the intricate changes 81 the
dance. but. w passing. word must be
said concernins Mra. SPHINX. whose per-
sonal supervision and dominant force was
ovcrvwhere apparent and contributed IN
40 large a degree To- the success of the
v hole.
Mrs. SPHINX seemed indeed "a have link
sd herself with the pys and desires uf
childhood. 20 entirely en- rapport did
she seem 10 be With everything and cv-
rybyd, She wore beautiful gown Vf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

At the regular meeting last evening. %
Court Warwick, +. of A., at their hall In
Riverpoint, four applications for MEM
bership were received and p. IL. Quinn
and John I. Duffy elected delegates to
the Grand Court with Fred Paul ana
James Brennan as alternates.
Court Mercier. h. OF A, met at st. Jean
Baptiste hall. Arctic. last evening. One
candidate was initiated and two candi-
dates were elected. The delegates chosen
10 the meeting OF the Grand Court were
Louis Leresquc Louis Brindamour ana
Walter }. Thereux, with &. ID. Msrtsllys
Joseph Charon and Leon Carbonnsau -
alternates.
The FIRST large flock OF wild geese ro>
ing northward passed over the valley vii>
lagos yesterday morning. IL was estiina--
ted that the dock contained thousands OF
birds.
The entertainment held st Thornaon's
Opera house. Riverpoint. last evening for
the benefit OF Warwick Hose company
No. I was well attended and OF much In
terest IN consisted OF motion pictures.
illustrated songs. stercopticon lantern
slides and vocal and instrumental music.
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Prof. namon's Triumph
In His Recent Public Work at
Music Hall. 1894 Poor Suf-
ferers Were Treated With
out One Failure.
Cures Unparalleled Each Days
Record.
Work Now Taken Up at the Priv
ate Offices Where All Who
Are sick From Any Cause
should Go and be
Cured.

The free healing clinics given by Prof.
Damon closed Friday and the mary slous
results obtained by these gentlemen who
treated l59. poor sufferers OF all manner
of disabilities, was a greater surprise To
the large audience than anything that
has taken place In this city for many
years. rheumatism. blindness. deafness
and golfers disappear like magic.
Now that the public work is over. for
time al least Prof. Damon has throw a
his whole forceini spirit into the work
a the oftice, 4jt Westminster street where
with his skilled associates he Is equipped d
10 handle any form OF disease that may
be brought before him. IL matters not
what form OF human aiiment yours may
been a sufferer, IL matters not what the
verdict OF any doctor or any hospital au-
shority may be; go AZ once 60 bis oniees
lay your case before the expert special
lists there and sec what at strides the
Damon system OF Treatment Will make In
your case. You ma be skeptical. you
may hate TO depart from the beaten path
or your fathers and grandfathers, but re-
member this IL an age Of progress and
remember also that over one Thousand
sick people were publicly treated by Prof..
Damon ana his associates in Providence.
and I'm not one single case was there a
failure. Remember further that scores
every week Al the Damon institute by
the famous Damon treatment Don I
hesitate becauSe YOU fear your case Is
hopeless. Hundreds OF alleged hopeless
treatment. and some OF them in an as
tonishingly short space of time. This is
the great opportunity OF the century for
the sick and suffering in this locality.
II Is not often that this skilled special
ist can visit Providence and when no
does come no invalid should allow such
a chance Of life time TO escape them.
IL costs nothing to have consultation
with the Damon specialists and II You
can be helped you will be told so. but n
your case is hopeless no amount OF
y71n them
case. Honest. square dealing Is the mot
10 OF this great specialist and associates
Thursday, March %. a special illustrated
lecture will be given 10 ladies only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

mnsicaI numbers that deserve commenda-
ton in "The Burgomaster," the new mu-
sical comedy by Gustav Ludere and
Frank Pixley. The piece is in pro-
logue and two acts. and introduces dur
ing the action OF the comedy the follow
ing songs. choruses. trios. etc: Keep
Level,r "If l Were a Hypnotist." The
Little Soubrette." college Days" The
Tale OF the Kangaroo" all of which
caught the public fancy in Boston, whers
'The Burgomaster" had four weeks
run at the Columbia Theatre. Such
deep impression did this musical piece
make upon the theatre-goers Of the Huh.
that a return engagement will I'm all
probability be played there before the end
Of the present season. The Burgomas-
ter Is booked 10 appear at the Provi-
dence Opera House for one week, CONS
mencing Monday. April Is.
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.NDING OF THE TEAMS.

Highest single string-M. Macdonald
C.. l25
$40
Highest team string-Colonials. 517
Highest team total--Colonials. 1854.
AVERAGES OF FIRST 10.
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A CARO.

We. the undersigned. 90 hereby agree
to refund the money on n So-cent bottle
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar "
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also guarantee a Scent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
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Kenyon. Smith & Co. IL. V. oDcanel.
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20 one the secret OF yoir suffering
is that white mans burden" Ca
tarrh Heres sentence from ono mans
evidence for pr. Agnews Catarrhal Pow
d.r-"Dne spplicat tion gave me instant re-
lief. cleared the nasal passages and stop
ped the pain la my head" It's quick.
safe snd sure treatment and II never
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
FALL RIVER.
MUSIC HALL LEAGUE.

Swift's and Jones teams were the con-
testants last evening. in the Music Hall
Duck Pin league and after three unusual
ly interesting games. Swift and his crew
left the field with the odd string In their
possession. Mckenzie led the van with
a total or 30S. The summary:
SwIFTS TEAM.
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cOLONIALS.
EDGEWOOD 2; WEST SIDE I,

As usual the West Sides were again on
the wrong side Of the street in the con-
test with the Edgewoods in the Inter-
club Duck PIN league series last even
ing. and they lost the odd game without
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
AVERAGES OF FIRST 10.
MUSIC HALL LEAGUE.

There was not a single change I'm the
Music Hall Duck Pin league this week,
all the teams remaining I'm the same posi-
tion they were I'm the previous week.
Halls and Jones' teams are having a
hard struggle for the lead. Halls coterie
having the advantage up To date. Brown
leads the average list with Jones right
at his heels. The records of the teams
and players are as follows.
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C0L0NIALS 2; B. N. A. C. /.

The Colonials and the p. NJ. A. C. team
fought battle royal ton the ,atter's al
leys i'm the Inter-club Duck Pin league
series last evening and after the smoke
of the fray had cleared Il was discovered
that the Colonials had decamped with tho
odd game Nickers was in his usual place
with a total of 2s2 The summary:
cor rNTAIs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
EAGLES.
MERCANTILE LEAGUE.

Longs team won the odd string from
the coterie headed by Rogers last even
ing. I'm the Mercantile Duck Pin league. I'm
three slow and uninterestiDg games.
Alexander carried off the honors with a
total Of ga. The summary:
LONGS TEAM
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STANDING OF THE TEAMS.

Highest single string-Cahill, H., l25.
Highest three-string total-Brown, B.,
32s
Highest team string-Jones'. 800.
Highest team total-Jones', 1865.
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swIFTs TEAM.
TRINITY SQUARE TOURNEY.

The Eagles pilfered the odd game from
the Stars In the Trinity square duck pin
last evening, and also broke the
league record for the team string BY
pin. Muccino was high with a total OF
276. The summary:
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new ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At Fail River in the New England Duck
Pin league series last evening. the Fan
Rivers won ali three games from the
Tauntons with ridiculous ease. Marcroft
rolled brilliant game and led the cast
with a total of 3l2 The summary:
FALL RIVER
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STANDING OF THE TEAMS.

Highest single string-Hall. T., 15S.
Highest three-string total-Terry. y.
IL, 3i3.
Highest team string-Night Hawks, 53i.
Highest team total-Fall River. 1862.
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!'::!!Jheatres. :: e!
(ContInued from page FIveD

Continued from page Five)
effect as Mr.. Gillette, as author and ac-
tor. has obtained In his play, No one
In last nights large audience was
proof against the spell he wrought. lie
simply defies criticism analysis. The In
terest Is most absorbing and the hours
OF the play seem TO speed on the swift
wings OF dream"
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AVERAGES OF FIRsT ID
INTER-CLUB LEAGUE.

Some good scores were the results Of
the contests this week IN the Inter-club
Duck Pin league. and in every game
great interest was manifested. The Col
onials are now I'm first place. having won
the odd game from the p. NJ. A. &. team
last evening. The records OF the teams
and players are as follows:
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.
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@crld Of sports.

half trying. A total of 2sS by Potter was
high. The summary:
EDGEwooD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23


Let a delicate child take
little SCOTS emulsion of cod
liver oil after breakfast OF
dinner-not too much--too
much will upset the stomach
Better too little than too much.
The effect will be slow; it
ought to be slow. In a week,
YOU will see il began the first
day. Don't be in a hurry.
Wen send YOU little to try yol Ike.
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