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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
SHORT ShRlFT FOR A THIEF.

A book has just been published on "The
kandahar Ficld Force says the Lon-
don Chronicle. A story that might have
been told d. ~ the robhcries that used o.
take place unpublished when English sem
tries were on the commissarlai tents.
Things changed when Courkhas were al
bowed 90 take their place. pne Coorkha.
who had caught Pathan thief red-tand
cd. was asked Go tell bis tale 10 was 4
walk ON my post l see P,shan budmash
approach ! walk about ON my post Pa
than budmash 30 near commissariat tent.
! walk about ON my post Pathan bud.
mash put his hond and shoulders inside
the tent 7 rum him through with nl
hayouet. and shout HAT whv come
Garg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

There Is work. and plenty - a.. for the
international Court of Arbitration over
the Chinese question, but following a
course mado familiar IN labor difficulties
some Of the powers assert thcv h1vo
nothing 10 arbitrate. This attitude Is prob
ably the result OF belief that later on
there will be plenty 20 grab"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
AT RIPE OLD AGE.
Judge Robinson Is Dead al
Pawtuck0l.

Judge Thomas Robinson died at his
home on Brook street. fawtucket, yester-
day afternoon. In his Slst year. About
week ago he was stricken with paralysis,
which deprived him OF the use OF one
side. as well as the power OF speech. and
he had been gradually failing ever since.
lie leaves wife, one son and three
daughters. all OF whom are residents OF
Pawtucket.
Judge Robinson was a native OF Eng
land, having been born at Stafford. near
Manchester. In 1871 he came TO this
country and settled i'm Pawtucket. When
he was seven years of age he was put 10
work i'm the mills where he remained un-
I'll he was J3, when he attended night
school.
Soon sfterward he was apprentced at
n brass foundry for term Of seven years
and his first work here was al the mold
ers' trade
AT the age OF 81 he studied law. and
after being admitted TO the bar he es-
tablished an extensive practice. from
which he retired In 1889. and since then
he had lived i'm retirement
lie had held the Judgeships OF the po-
lice court and the court OF probate in
Pawtucket. and at one time was overseer
of the poor.
Mnen "A candidate he received the sup
port OF all parties. and was very popu-
lar with the working classes.
In politics MIR. Robinson had always
been a Democrat OF the Jackson -Jeffer-
sonian type. believing that the office
should seek the man rather than the man
the office. He was imbued with broad
and liberal ideas on all questions, and
was much interested in philosophical
speculation.
His views on religious subjects and his
bold advocacy of them involved him i'm
many discussions, and led 10 debates with
the Rev. George Montgomery West and
later with the Rev. Messrs. Crandall and
Griswold, opposing both OF them I'm a
joint discussion AT Mystic. Conn, which
lasted iS hours.
Thomas w Robinson. the well known
lawyer OF Pawucket, is one OF the chill
drcn OF Judge Robinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

Yesterdays action by the Board OF Al
dermen makes It's reasonably certain that
the city VIII not De saddicd with "a
swamp-hole merely for thc purpose "
adding 10 the bank account % few east
side property owners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

be believed the best people IN the country
I've iu Texas. Ills opinion II based upon
the fact that the Texans have demon
strated their goodness hy burning negroes
az the stake IN order 40 emphasize their
deep-rooted objection 20 wickedness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
Chat 4bouf
People.

. .
Nature took big drink. yesterday.
and II did her much good. judging
from her face today The grass Is turn
ing green, buds are swelling. birds
are beginning To fuss over their nests
and the smell of broiled shad Is de-
tected I'm the land.
Mamma. who is Railroad BILL" said
n little East Side girl 10 her mother
yesterday, Railroad Bill?" replied the
puzzled mother. with vague thoughts
Of some unknown TO her, but. perhaps.
noted desperate running through her
mind, I'm sure I don't know, but why
do you ask2" "Why. | saw in the pa
per big line which said Railroad
Bill Killed and 1 wondered who he
was" Then the mother tried TO tell
Natalie something about the General
Assembly and railroad legislation. but
IT was not a successful talk on either
side.
see that the historic name OF an
other old and well known street is to
disappear Henceforth Gano street
from Tockwotton street 10 "A point
somewhere near the northerly city line
will be known as Taber avenue.
coo
Now that the letter carriers I'm ST.
Louis are to wear shirt-waist uni
forms in the summer months, will
Providence letter-carriers ask TO be
granted the same sweet boon? There
docs not seem 10 be any reason why
they should not enjoy the same privi-
lege.
The Cheerful Idiot had read some
thing about n dangerous counterfeit 81
bill, and this prompted him 10 remark
that ''by refusing 90 accept anything
smaller than ten-dolar bills, the pru-
dent citizen viii ESCAPE the possibility
OF getting some of the now five-dollar
counterfeit bills recently discovered To
be i'm circulate tion.S The idiot is really
becoming more and more idiotic every
day.
81 see that Connecticut girl is
threatened with lockjaw as a result of
wearing tight shoes. but II all the
women who wear tight shoes were TO
have lockiaw the world would GER
tainly hear much less talk than it
does. This is not one OF my own
thoughts, but that of a man who has
no gallantry in his makeup.
600
Many odd musical instruments are
daily appearing on the streets of New
England cities. but the most recent,
probably, is the four-piece orchestra.
This orchestra, which / am told will
reach here on Tuesday next. from
Boston. Is made up of four italians,
two women and two men, The leader
OF the band has "a bass drum on his
back. with cymbals attached. These
are worked by means of straps at
tached To the heels of his shoes. He
also plays an accordion. The two fe-
male members Of this odd orchestra
play tambourines and collect the
money. while the young man either
plays the triangle, sings or else works
"A clarinet It's program consists of
classical music that is familiar TO the
Italian ear and, according to my In
formant. who IS fairly good critic,
the execution is good
@9@
Now is "a chance for owners of
black cats. but they must be all
black A company has been formed I'm
Connecticut 10 raise black cats, with
the intention OF selling the skins at 50
cents apiece. These skins are used in
the manufacture OF furs. and there Is
no reason why Providence cats should
not sell as well as Connecticut cats.
IL <:~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
OhQf Others
fire Saying.

"Tho outbreak OF our war with Spain
distracted attention from the Balkans.
and as the war I'm South Africa fol-
lowed and the Chinese imbroglio came
soon after, comparatively little has
been thought or said OF them for about
three years. Now. however. they are
making new bid for public notice.
Weary OF inaction they have once
more filled their skies with clamors
and made the welkin ring with shouts
that give promise of battle. San
Francisco Call.
"The British iingoes may be expect
ed 20 swallow great deal OF humble
pie until the South African war is
brought 10 a conclusion. IL is not "a
diet which affords much enjoyment,
but IL Is by far the healthiest FOOD
which the Brlton can eat during the
present period OF storm and stress"
Baltimore sun.
ut is not likely that the dispute
which has arisen between the Russian
and the British authorities over the
right 90 occupy certain ground az
Tien-Tsin will have any serious re-
suits. Russia Is not pugnacious
power IL never resorts 90 force ex-
cept as last extremity, and as
matter OF fact all it's most important
successes have been achieved by
peaceful means. s.'--Philadelphia In
quirer.
"'rhe Titans OF the Broadway squad,
the Gogs and Magogs OF the police
force, are a credit TO the department.
Their smiles are broad end expansive
as "A rule. and their hearts and tempers
are as generous as their physical
dimensions, True knights I'm their
chivalric courtesy 20 women and chill
dren. the weak and the fearful. at
the crowded crossings 80 beset with
danger to the unwary they do their
duty gallantly and well. a need of
praise 10 the giants OF the crossways.
They deserve it"--New York Tribune.
The world war is not to be expected
this year. Russia Is entirely beyond
Englaud's fighting size. "-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
There may be worse things, though.
than whist, even when IL is conducted
WI Aiit tIhNfiluk ntHDVhiOihf pun
Anyhow. the whist season of 1900 and
1901 Is nearly over. Let us see II any
teacher of morals has the nerve to
raise the standard OF revolt against
golf and baseball, Cincinnati En-
quirer.
"The people of Philadelphia propose
10 give most generous welcome TO
the Southern Industrial convention,
and il will not be the mere welcome
of hospitality. IL will be welcome
from the great business and industrial
interest of Philadelphia and Pennsyl-
vsnia. - Philadelphia Times.
1.-THE formation OF an anti-duelling
league I'm France with influential men
for officers Is "A sign that representa-
tive Frencnmen are feeling the ma
tional disgrace There ~ great op-
portunity for anti-lynching leagues
In many OF our Southern and Western
states Buffalo Courier.
United States Minister Conger Is
now at sea on his way home from
China No doubt the adminstra ton
at Washington is somewhat at sea
regarding what 10 say 10 him when he
reaches here. Boston Herald.
while Andrew Carnegie is not ex-
ercising the least sacrifice in giving
out OF his abundance the large sums
which he Is bestowing upon different
public objects and enterprises. he Is
at least showing forth To the world a
valuable and necessary example In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

Representative Rive IL entitled 20 the
credit OF having made a good nght IN an
escelicnt cause. 10 was undoubtedly due
20 his able leadership that the House 81
Representatives. refused 20 give lts en-
6oraement 10 a contract that les sponsor
sud champion confessed was not IN bis
cllnion - valid one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

IL Aguinaldo isn't dead he must be IN
state ~ mind over his inability g. strut
40 the centre " the stage and zrandilo.
Gucntiy announce himself az iho Gcorgc
~ asl1agtgz el the Philippines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

ON The OCEAN.

New York, March 22.-According 10
the unanimous testimony OF her passen-
gers. the Oceanic, which made a smooth
trip from the Irish Sea and was at her
pier on time yesterday morning, had a
jolly lot OF light hearts and sweethearts
and some correspondingly sad hearts on
board.
The love-making and other goings on
shocked some staid people, who did not
hesitate to express their minds upon
quitting the ship.
The Rev. Thomas Aldred, sr.. a Meth
odist preacher OF Nashville. Tenp., with
his mustache waXed to needle points,
left the Oceanic I'm a heated frame of
mind.
'I never beheld such shocking behavior
In my life" protested the clergyman.
Every evening 7 saw young men and
women actually hugging and kissing each
other in the reading room
such conduct threatens the character
OF young women travellers. There should
be a stricter supervision of the behav-
Tor OF passengers.
81 was not permitted TO have n relg-
ious service conducted on Sunday i was
told by the steward. that IL could not be
saw dancing I'm the steerage.
EVEN SAW GAMBLING.
And then" continued the Rev. Mr.. AL
dred. there was drinking and gambling
going on day and evening. l saw gold
on the table i'm the smoking-room.
shall publish these things I'm Nashville
newspaper and also In our denomination
al paper
The clergyman from Tennessee intro
ducrd his interviewer to a tall man wear
inr a long coat made OF leopsrds skins
I am the agent OF the White star line
in Belgrade" said this man. II went ir-
90 the stecragc during the trip.~ end what
I saw l shall report 10 the onIce Of the
line. l saw two stewards turning on the
lights that they might catch young girls
around the waist and kiss them In dark
corners"
The agent made a complaint 20 the i'm
migration authorities yesterday after.
noon. -Four other clergymcn corroborat-
cd the Rev Mr.. Aldred and the man
from Belgrade.
III the minister wants n part OF the
shin TO himself. why doesn't he buy a
room7" said one OF the stewards. -Four
clergymen were asked 90 read the Church
OF England service,a they all said they
didn't know how. The service was read
by the assistant purSer.'
STEWARDS POOH. POOH
Never heard such a story In all my
lie az sea" said chief steward Bsrtho-
iomew cant a man squeeze his wife's
hand in public n he wants to-"
The weak point I'm ,do attack" said
purser Thomas Russell. is that the
ministers didn't tell me about d. Their
charges would have been quickly ard
thoroughly sifted'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
FUNERAL SUPPLIES.

Full lire a. reduced prices. : can
furnish a nice casket for SEQ ana
upwards; nrst-ciass carriages with
careful and experienced drivers ~
the lowest prices.
THos. McN.CRRoUGH,
~ r.nner ST.. Opposite the Cath.
drai.
Telephone No. s23s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

"The formation Of an anti-duelling
league I'm France with influential men
for officers Is sign that representa-
tive Frencnmen are feeling the ma
tional disgrace. There ~ "A great OPP
portunity for anti-lynching leagues
In many OF our Southern and Western
states Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

Now that the letter-carriers In ST.
Louis are To wear shirt-waist uni
forms in the summer months, will
Providence letter-carriers ask TO he
granted the same sweet boon? There
docs not seem 10 be any reason why
, they should not enjoy the same privi-
lcgc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

while Andrew Carnegie is not ex-
ercising the least sacrifice in giving
out OF his abundance the large sums
which he Is bestowing upon different
public objects and enterprises. he Is
at least showing forth TO the world a
valuable and necessary example In the
way OF giving. Kansas City Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

United States Minister Conger Is
now at sea on his way home from
China No doubt the adminIstra ton
at Washington is somewhat at sea
regarding what 10 say TO him when he
reaches here. Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

THE people of Philadelphia propose
10 give most generous welcome TO
the Southern Industrial convention,
and il will not be the mere welcome
OF hospitality. IL will be a welcome
from the great business and industrial
interest of Philadelphia and Pennsyl-
vsnia. Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

see that the historic name OF an
other old and well known street Is to
disappear. Henceforth Gano street
from Tockwotton street 10 "A point
somewhere near the northerly city line
will be known as Taber avenue.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
TRADE REVIEW.
A Better Tone Is shown In Most
Lines for the Week just
Ending.

New York, April 13.-R. G.. Dun's Weekly
Review of Trade says: THE tone of gem
eral business has been better this week.
Marked activity in the distribution of mer-
chandise Is reflected in the gains of 45.S per
cent in bank clearings at New York, COM
pared with 1900 and POS per cent. over 1899,
with gains of 1876 and los for the same
periods al leading cities outside New Y ork.
Even the textile markets show pronounced
gain. Activity in the metals division mas
taken pig iron production to near record
figures, and some dealers do not see how
production of partly finished forms this
year is to be made TO meet the demand.
The government report of the condition OF
wheat on April ! is the surest possible
basis upon which eXps citation of continued
commercial prosperity could be founded
Stringency of money is local in New ork
and does not alter reports from most or the
larger cities of favorable conditions in coll
lections Railroad earnings in March were
"A per cent. larger than last year, and "a
per cent. over 1899, according to practically
complete returns. Speculation has been
unusually heavy in foOdstuffs, the local
market averaging over 100000 bushels oil
wheat daily. Prices receded sharply from
the top point of two weeks go, wheat los
ing about cents for spot. Realizing sales
were accelerated by expectation OF high
percentage ot winter wheat condition in
the official report.
Failures for the week numbered 203 In
the United States, against 1893 last year, and
"a in Canada, against Il last year
Bradstreet's says: Crop and trade ad-
vices alike continue favorable. The seat Of
geatest strength is in the iron and steel
trade, while textiles evince the most ir-
regularity. Despite the unquestionably
quieter tone of export trade in manufac-
lures it is to be noted that Americans are
still reaping some advantages from their
superiority in certain lines of iron and
steel Retail trade has been helped by
better weather in most sections, and, while
spring jobbing is smaller at several mar
kets improved retail trade conditions are
expected to help recorder business. North
western trade advices are quite cheerful
and large numbers of buyers are in the
towns. on the Pacific coast Alaskan trade
is active and general trade from nearby
points is good. At the east trade is better
at retail, while wholesale lines are quiet"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Three Persons Killed and One In
jured at n Crossing i'm South
WiIkesbarre, Pa.

Willesbarre, Pa, April ia party
of four people, while crossing the
tracks of the Lehigh Valley railroad
at South WIlkesbarre at an early
hour Sunday morning, were run
down by the Buffalo express going
north. Three of the party were
killed and one injured. The dead
are: Morris O'Connell, Mrs. Morris
O'Connell, Mrs. Frank Cranmer. In
jured, Frank Cranmer.
0'Connell and his wife were enter
tanning the Cranmer couple, whose
home is in Bradford county. During
the evening they visited relatives in
this city, and at 1880 Sunday morning
started to return to the home of the
O'Conlell's. When they reached the
crossing at South Wiliesb barre a
freight train was blockading it. AS
soon as the freight train moved out
the party started to cross the tracks,
but did not notice the approaching
passenger train from an opposite
direction. The engineer of the ex-
press failed to see the people on the
track until the locomotive had
plowed into them. The two women
were hurled a great distance in the
air, and when picked up were dead.
Both bodies were badly mangled. Mr..
OConnell had both legs and one arm
broken. He was taken to hospital,
where he died in a short time. Mr..
Cranmer was able to step back from
the track before being struck with
full force, and escaped with slight in
juries. ......
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
SHORT SPECIALS.

The grand duke of Oldenburg has become
insane and Is under restraint.
Ten thousand native Christians are starv-
ing in Shansi province. China.
American fiat buildings and hotels are
being sought for in Calcutta, India.
1t is believed the British government will
rescind its order barring American meats
from army contracts
The census of the population of Austria
Hungary shows the dual monarchy ranks
seventh in the nations of the world.
w. S. Lanier, sentenced to hang at Aber-
deem, Miss, on the 18th inst. for murder,
escaped from Jail and is still at large.
The 12-year-old son of Charles Daniels,
a sawmill owner at Minerva, o., was killed
by falling on revolving circular saw.
The sawmill of the Foley-Bean Lumber
company at Milaca, MINI, burned. The
lumber yard adjoining was saved. Loss.
$4,000.
Rapid development OF the south is shown
by the large capital invested in cotton and
wooden mills and numberless manufac-
tories.
Edmund Palmer, whose banks at Ashley
and Des PLANES, ILL.,, and Ellettsville, Ind,
failed, has settled with his creditors for
half their claims.
Many companies are being formed to
work the Texas oil fields, and the Standard
OH company is DelleNeo 10 De seeking q
foothold in the territory.
John Griffin, prominent railway official
of South Carolina, was shot and killed in
the office of Maj. Evans, brother of the for
mer governor. Maj. Evans says Griffin
committed suicide.
Measures before the Illinois legislature
propose complete revision Of the factory
inspection law. Inspectors are to be given
greater authority and the manufacture OF
various articles of dress and of cigarettes
In living-rooms is to h prohibited.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
CARRIE SENT HOME.
after Being Fined $500 at Kansas City,
Mrs. Nation is Told Missouri Has
No Use for Her

Kansas City, April 15.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation was fined $500 here by Police
Judge McAuley this morning and was
also given the alternative of leaving
town before 6 p. m. or being arraigned
on the charge of blockading streets.
In addressing Mrs. Nation the Judge
said, Missouri is no place for you.
Missouri is not good state for short
haired women, long haired men or
whistling girls +"
Mrs. Nation poured verse after
verse of Bible quotations into the
courts ears. After the close of the
officers testimony she said: 'Those
officers are liars, perjurers, malicious
paupers who receive pay for doing
nothing" The Judge stopped her
TRADE and said she would have to
leave town.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
CONFIRMATION
Bishop Morrison Accepts Eleven
Members

Bishop Morrison of the Iowa Do
cere, Episcopal church, was in the
city on Friday evening and held con-
firmation services at the St. James
church. A class of eleven members
were accepted into the church and
confirmed. The program was con-
fined to the regular confirmation
service. Bishop Morrison delivered
a short but inspiring sermon, that
was edifying to the large audience
present.
The gold cross to be awarded by
Rev. w. HI. Frost to the most faith
full boy in the choir during lent was
competed for by three boys who had
exactly the same standing. They
were Willie Moss, Lacey Hickey and
Joshua Price. The vestry of the
church covered the situation by buy
ing two more memorial crosses just
like the other, and each of the three
faithful boys we're rewarded.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-18
TAKE IT IN TIME.
lust as Scores of Oskaloosa Peo-
pie Have.

Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect the aching back
Urinary troubles, diabetes, surely
follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back
ache.
Cure every kidney i'll.
Oskaloosa citizens endorse them.
Mr.. d. Westman, of the firm of
Brom & Westman, blacksmith, South
Second street, says: 81 had pain
across my kidneys, an almost con-
slant, steady ache. Now, in my bus
mess where one has to work in differ
emit positions, and is required to stoop
most of the time, lame or aching
back causes great Inconvenience. /
was induced from the good reports l
heard about Doan's Kidney Pills,t go
to the drug store of Blakeslee Brothers
and get them. After taking them the
cause of my backache must have been
removed, for felt it no more"
Sold by all druggists. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's, and take
no substitute.