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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
Golf Club in John Browns House.

The house whore John Brown. the ia
muos anti-slavery man. lived. Just on the
outskirts OF Akron. O.. Us now occupied
by the Portage Golf club. and the beauu-
ful grounds surrounding it arc played over
every day by enthusiastic golfers. The
members OF the club have cndeavored TO
keep the house Just as II was when
"Osawatomic" planned for the freedom OF
the black race within its walls. says the
Kansas city Journal The grounds
around the house have not been changed
materially. and the old stone fence that
was built with Infinite labor ~ John
Brown and his sons still remains az nrm
as ever. "a tribute 20 the memory OF the
grand old man Aside from the tinge
OF romance given the place by the fact
that 10 WAS once the home of oue OF the
most remarkable figures In the history Of
the United states. 10 is noted for the fact
that a. o. right on the old historic path
made hy the Indians many years ago in
carving their canoes from the CuNahuga
20 the Tuscaruwas river and the grounds
surrounding the clubhouee were once
used as hunting grounds by the Delaware
Indians No more beautiful or historic
place an The old Wostera reserve can be-
found than the spot where John Brown
once lived n ~ VIII always be kept
IN Good shave In memory OF him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

John Ogden, grand chancellor knights
of Pythias, has issued the following cir
cular:
In presenting to the lodges this list Of
official visitations' TO be made by the
grand chancellor and board OF grand
lodge officers during the fall and winter
/ wish 10 thank every member for their
attendance and cooperation in making
the previous visitations so successful, and
/ feel confident that the Order and myself
will have a continuance of your loyalty
and support.
The vlstations will be made az follows
Bowen lodge, Westerly, Thursday, Sept
:.
Burnside lodge. Bristol Tuesday, Sept
TO-
Warren lodge, Warren, Thursday Sept
10
Narragansett lodge, Riverpoint, Tues
day, Sept. "a.
Myrtle lodge woonsockct, Wednesday,
Oct 2
Canonchet lodge. Wednesday, oct. o.
Narragansett Pier
Redwood lodge. Newport, Friday, Oct.
IS
Enterprise lodge, ,7s7 Westminster street
Thursday. Oct. "a
Perseverance, lodge 1853 Westminster
street. Tuesday, Nov. u.
Smlthonian lodge. es Weybosset street,
Monday. Nov. is.
Damon lodge. "A Eddy street, Tuesday
Dec 3
Garfield lodge i5i Branch avenue, Tues
day. Dec. 10.
respectfully suggest that all Keepers
Of Records and Seal rea this notice oc-
casionally In their lodges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
WARREN.

Mrs. +. r. Dana Of this town was visit
ing friends in Providence yesterday.
Amlty Lodge. Il o. o. r.. met in odd
Fellows ball on Main street last night
and transacted routine business.
The annual excursion Of Canton Sow
amset. a. O. T. w. was held Yesterday
90 Newport. Narragansett Pier and Block
Island The steamer left Staples wharf
at a. m. and the Bristol Steamboat
wharf M 10 The party arrived home
about O'Clock last night Steamer War
wick carried the party which numbered
nearly 500
Prayer meeting will be held in the NJ
Il. and Baptist churches tonight The
regular services az the M. f.. church next
Sunday with the exception OF Sunday
school will be postponed the occasion,
being camp meeting Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Cole. who has been enjoy
ing a short vacation at Cottage City,
Mass. has returned home again.
Mr.. John Emery of this town Is at
tending the camp meeting convention at
Cottage city. Mass
a Warren sport and n Bristol sporting
man got into an argument few DAYS
ago as TO the relative qualities OF the
Hydraulion muster engine OF Bristol and
the Mechanics engine Of Warren II
fnally ended I'm the posting OF bot OF SlNO
wishes Il a be distinctly understood that
he entered into this with a friendly spirit
and hopes that this spirit will prevail on
both sides The contest will probably
take place on the Bristol Trottng park
grounds and the prize will be n trophy
OF some kind The Warren men are sure
of victory while the Bristol men are
equally the same. The fairest way 10
have them squirt many claim. would he
10 squirt both az the same time. The
companies have not altogether signined
their intentions OF entering, but II Is
probable that they Will.
The dry goods. boot and shoe and notion
stores closed today noon. They will be
omen hereafter every afternon. the rule
only holding good throughout August.
Mr. Fred Cook OF New York city Is
visiting az the residence OF Mrs. Edwin
Cadv on South Main street
Miss Linda Haight Is entertaining
friends from Bristol r.. l.
Martin Burke has completed two new
cottages on Market street.
James Garland has returned home from
n weeks vacation
The Warrens viii Journey 90 Wakefield
Saturday and play the strong nine from
that place Monahan VIII probably oc-
cupv the box for Warren and the rest of
tho team will remain the same as usual
The steam launch ~ Capt Clarke's was
ont for n trial spin Yesterday.
I NJ stanwood is suffering from n
severe Injury 60 his right leg.
Mrs 81 r. Garland has returned from
a short visit 20 friends out OF town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
80 YEARS OLD.
Mr.. Munros Celebrates tho An
nivsrsary Of His Birth.
Photo by Downey, London.

There was a pleasant gathering of rel
atives and friends at the home of James
w. Munroe, IS Kenyon street. last even
Ing in order to help celebrate his s0th
birthday. The party was a small one. be-
Ing made UP OF near relatives and a few
friends. The latter were deputy sheriffs
who have been associated with Mr.. Mum
roe in business. for the main part.
James w. Munroe was born at Bristol
r. l., 1921, and is the son OF William c.
Munroe of Rehoboth. When little more
than an infant Mr.. Munroe's parents
moved to this city where he has ever
since resided, a period OF nearly rs years
He received his education al the public
schools In this city, and at the age of IA
was a compositor I'm the employ of the
Morning Courier. n small newspaper pub
lished at that time. Mr.. Munroe who de-
livered papers over a route from Wash
ington row TO Olneyville square. and con-
sequently he has the distinction of being
the oldest newsboy alive in the city to-
day.
In 1866 he was appointed deputy sher-
IN and last June completed his 36th year
at the court house on Benefit street re-
signing at the time In order 10 become
court crier, which position he has held
ever since. Mr., Munroe enjoys the dis
tinction of being the oldest living state
official
Mr.. Munroe's family consists OF wife
and eight children, all Of whom arc liv-
Ing. only two OF his children were able
10 be with him last evening They were
Otto w. Munroe OF this city, and Mrs
Nellie Siegel of Bristol r. T.
During the summer Mr. Munroe acts
rs guardian OF the peace at the shore re-
sorts For Is years he was with Lewis
Humphrey at Rocky Point for nine with
Hiram MaXfield at Silver Spring: and for
the past 10 years he has been with Col
Atwell al Fields Point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
TRIED SUICIDE.
Block Island Shoemaker Jumps
From the Steamer Danle|sun.

William III. Harrison, an English shoe
maker living at Block Island, tried TO
commit suicide yesterday by jumping
overheard from steamer Danielson about
a mile south of Point Judith.
Harrison went aboard the boat at z
o'clock in his working clothes. which con-
sisted OF shirt, cardigan and trousers. He
was seen TO leap into the water by DIR.
O'Keefe of this city, who Immediately
gave the alarm. The engine was stopped
and reversed at full speed. AS soon as
possible the life boat had been launched
and Immediately began pulling toward
the drowning man.
Harrison is a magnificent swimmer but
made no effort to keep himself on the
surface OF the water. Nevertheless, his
great lung power did this until he was
rescued.
DR.. OKeefe worked upon him until the
boat reached Newport when the man
was sent 20 the Newport hospital in
semi conscious condition.
Harrison came 10 this country in 1862
and has worked i'm New York, Boston.
Providence, Newport and Block Island at
his trade He is q years old and his
attempt to commit suicide Is said TO be
due 10 dependency. caused by the death
of his wife about two years ago. Har-
rison has a daughter living at both Block
Island and Newport
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
NOTES FROM THE HARBnR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "a hours:
Arrivcd-Steamers Plymouth, Griffin; ;
Massachusetts,. Rowland; fremont. VIII
cox: Saginaw. Hale. New York; Queen
CITY. Grey. Seaconnet and return; city
OF Newport. Rich. Newport and return;
tugs Juno. G. n. Sanford. Battler barges
a. II. Bacon, Charles Milford, Allston
White Edwin Berwin. James Il. Mulhol-
land.
Sailed-Steamers Plymouth. Massachu-
sets. fremont. New York; Islander. Pet
tey. Seaconnet and return; New Shore
ham. Dodge, Block Island and return;
steamers of the Providence. Fall River n
Newport company TO shore resorts and
return: tugs Juno. Battler. Gaspec, w. A.
buckenbsch. schooncrs Henry Lippitt,
Lucy Crary, Potter. TO a coal port; barges
Oceanus. Santee. Cowperthwaite.
The revenue cutter Dexter that was in
port for a day or two sailed this morning.
The tug Juno came into port light yes
terday and sailed with the schooner
Henry Lippitt for Boston. where the lat
ter will load for a foreign port
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
DIED..

FRIEDRICH-In Edgewood. e1st inst.
Jacob. son OF Jacob and Jacobina Fried
rich, aged % years.
GOODMAN-In West Arlington. Grams
ton. fist Inst. Ethel s.. daughter or
Edward j. r.. and Alice NJ Goodman,
aged years. months and II days.
GARLIN-In this city 71st inst. Nancy
Mason Carpenter Garlin wife Of the
late Francis w. Garln. and daughter
OF the late Joseph and Nancy Mason
CBullock) Carpenter. aged SO years.
GARDINER--In shawomet. r. l.. or the
10th inst. Hutchinson Cole Gardiner,
aged Is years.
COFFIN this city. 10Th inst. George r.
Con aged AZ years
HORTON--In South Rehoboth. 10Th inst.
jeremiah Horton, aged 20 years.
HUGGs-In this city. 2ist inst. Harry
L.. son Of Philip w. and Sarah
Huggs. aged le years.
MARsH-In this city, 10Th inst, Mary
e.. wife OF Alphonso n. Marsh. in the
s4th year OF her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
One Way to Get a Wife.

The accidental dropping ~ dime down
his hack secured q bride for George
Holden. Of Scranton. Pa Holden Is 3
years OF age. one night az the theatre
a ten-cent piece slipped from the hand ~
Miss HIatty Sturgis. Although thor
ough search was made hy Miss Stureis
and a girt-friend II could not he found.
The girls were dismayed. for they had no
money and their homes were nearly two
was the extent OF HIS belongings and he
an entire stranger. gallantly offered 10
escort them home. Hts offer was ac-
cepted In bidding adieu 10 the young
women he explained t<~st the lost coin
had slipped down his back and was then
reposing In his left sock. Captivated by
his neat speech Miss Sturgis encouraged
his attention and the other day they wete
married. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
EAST PROVIDENCE.

s s. Rich has on exhibition at hts
store a stalk OF sweet corn iiik feet tall
that was raised by DIR. Barney OF Warren
avenue. The stalk produced a number OF
be imagined. 10 Is from n sample OF corn
sent the doctor by Congressman Bull
and viii, no doubt be IN great demand
next season
The moonlight excursion of the AVatche-
moket Fire company last evening was a
huge success nearly COO persons partici-
patins. The program was carried out TO
the letter, as was expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Mr.. Marsdcn j. Perry's claim that
ticket transfers tend to encourage dis
honesty on tho part OF conductors and
fraud on the part OF the public. is effec-
lively dispro,ed by his own mouthpiece--
the Providence Journal-which shows by
figures that cannot be disputed that tick
ct transfers increase earnings and It FOL.
lows, dividends also.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Three years ago Tammany took charge
OF Greater New York under the new char
ter and # AZ once increased the municipal
expenditures by about S23.o0oo0O. and has
marked them up yearly since, largely
through increased salaries to It's hench-
men. until this year they amount to more
than soSoooooo The tax rate this year il
at the rate OF s22lo per ~-o The whole
budset Of Chicago Is only s2s.oooOOo. which
is ss.ooo.oo less than Tammany takes for
salaries alone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Sir Thomas Upton has arrived on this
side Of the ocean and Is as breezy and
CHEEKY as any yachtsman could possibly
be. He hopes TO 'Iift" the Americas cup
this time and r. very sanguine. Nevcrthe-
less. we are inclined 90 tho opinion that
Sir Thomas will so back without the
trophy. but he will take back with him
the same good wishes that accompanied
him two years ago,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

There arc indications that the steel
strikers are much more afraid OF Mr..
schwab than they arc OF Mr.. Morgan.
The only explanation is that they know
Mr. schwab understands tho practical
Working Of tho steel plants. while Mr.
Morgan simply engineers the financial end
OF the big combine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
5hs Gossio.


Mr.. ifalco'm Arthur OF the Albee COM
panX. is this week adding very material
ly TO the very excellent impression made
by his fine work in A Temperance
Town" Mr.. Arthur is Providence boy.
and his many friends have occasion to
feel much gratifed at the success he has
attained during the stock season at
Keiths.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

The Atlanta Constitution states that
Col. watierson Of Kentucky Is devo,ing
ell his spare time 10 a primer Of the
Spanish language 90 that he may converse
Slth his daush,er-lr-lsw. Col Waiter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
THE DEMANDS OF THE
PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by ticket the street railway
within the city limits
No central substaons detention houses
passengers and obstacles regular and legitimate traffic
the public thoroughares.
No e of land Belonging the city which the Union
company central transfer station and by occupy
ing for its offices and by the sale of privileges make
large profits at the expense Of the taxpayers.
The selection Of candidates for the city
November, who from mayor down will pledge themselves
elected refuse al further privileges the Union company
unta that corporation consents grant reasonable system
ticket transfers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

The Republican State Convention OF
Pennsylyania has had its say and the po-
liticai battle there is well under way II
viii be watched as few state contests
have been watched for many year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

II the sultan Of Turkey had learned to
lie automatically be might ,..t be In his
present trouble with tho Republic OF
France.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

sons son is an officer in tho United
states army and he recently married
uban belle. The star-eyed goddess of
reform may have reason TO be Jealous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

That stock was unloaded I'm this city
and those who did the job live TO tell
of IL IL they see fit to disclose the part
they took I'm the scheme. Presumably
they won't care 10 discuss the afrair
and if they do not respond cheerfully
IL is for the reason that they had
rather the incident was closed and for
gotten.
The admiralty records at London dis
close that there was no treasure
shipped on the Hussar: that the vessel
was stranded by an ebbing tide and
had 10 be abandoned: that before she
was abandoned all OF her stores were
safely removed, excepting a few bar
rels OF salt pork and a small lot OF
gunpowder.
The profits Of the Hussar swindle
TO the duped could safely be crowded
into a pasteboard pill box OF the
smallest type.
5he Gossio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

At Keith's this evening souvenir photo
graphs OF Mr.. Albert Marsh Will be dis
tributed. and this fact will doubtless
serve TO draw large attendance. Aside
from the very excellent work Mr.. Marsh
has done as assistant stage director,
field i'm which adequate popular appre-
citation is hardly to be looked for. Mr..
Marsh has given some excellent charac-
ter assumptions, among which that OF
this week in THE Woman Halter" is not
the least meritorious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

They are getting higher up' IN New
York but have not yet reached Vantage
or compelled his owner to disclose where
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

The assertion was that this ship
brought over an immense sum in gold
coin, which was 10 be used in paying
of the British troops then occupying
New York. That, without warning
the ship. then being at anchor, was
sunk and all her precious store was
lost and no attempt was made 10 re-
cover IL because of the dangers of
the swiftly running tides.
A century elapsed and then a man
pretended that he had located the
wreck and had anchored a diving out
fit over It. To get 10 the vast treas
ure required working capital and
a company was organized, which sold
stock at 81 a share, guaranteed to pay
the inventors about $1,000 for every
share held by them and I'm a year or
two from the time OF purchase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Miss Effis Ellslcr has expressed her
self as being delighted with the title role
I'm Mr.. STANCES new play. The Wooing
OF Priscilla. and her thousands OF ad-
mirers will no doubt experience the keen
est pleasure I'm anticipation Of her per-
formance when she comes 10 the Proyi-
dence Opera House. Monday afternoon
and evening. Sept I'd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

he got the money that enabled him to
buy It.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22
Chat 4boM
People.

Now and then a financial bubble
bursts. having been inflated until It's
thin skin would stand no moro pressure
and expansion. end then the public
wonders how the fools who went into
the deal could have been SO easily
duped. The answer is an easy one la
such instance; the lambs were first
shorn and then slaughtered hy pro-
fessional promoters.
And there has been no sillier scheme
than that which was ioated here
about 20 years ago, by a coterie OF
slick and smooth-talking men. IL
was the "Iiussar Expedition" into
which wildcat scheme Eben j. iBeane
was led TO his financial ruin and the
sacrifice of the best retail boot and
shoe business of this city. while others
were well MIXED.
The scheme was 10 dig under the
river. near Hell Gate. and from the
accumulated silt OF century OF ebb-
ing and flowing tides wrest fabulous
fortune, claimed TO have been lost on
II. NJ. s. Hussar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Il. r. Price n New York attorney Is the
author OF zone OF the Bravest," the new
play in which Charles Mccarthy, well
known from his previous playing OF the
fire fighter on the stage. Will star this
year. Associated with him will be Will
liam CronIn. one OF the best known play
ers Of Irish character The play will be
seen early I'm the season at the New
Park Theatre, now building on the site
OF the Olympic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Spitz a. Nathanson. managers OF the
New Park Theatre. which is TO open for
the season on Labor Day. Sept. ?. have
adopted new policy. Every seat in the
house. even the gallery seats. will be re-
served The gallery will have chairs. In
stead of benches, to make this possible.
The prices for each production will be 10,
20 and % cents the popular scale. The
class OF productions seen at the Olympic
Theatre will not be given at the New
Park, where every attention will be paid
TO ladies and children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Fortune telling and astronomy and
like quackery still exist, IL Is true, but
they are getting TO be more and more
OF back alley science, and their final
disappearance is, perhaps. not so far
off, even IL Newport Is moved by the
one to guard fits pet place of resort.
and any foreign wonder monger can
get his prophecy cabled across the
Atlantic. c."--Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

The first performance OF AT Cripple
Creek" new melodrama TO be seen
during the season AT the New Park
theatre. was held last week at Indian
apolis. The play was well received. IL is.
as its name indicates. a melodrama OF
life I'm a mining camp. with a story of
marked interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

The excellent impression made by Mr.
Alden Bass last season In this city, az
the successor OF Mr. Sol Smith Russell.
at the head OF the latter's company.
should insure a very large attendance at
Keths next week. whore he will be
seen as a star especially engaged for the
presentation Of Mr.. Russers great sue
cess. Peaceful Valley" and viii Of
course. have the capable support OF the
Albee Company. including Mr.. George E.
Farren, in very strong role.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

No other theatre I'm Providence has
come so near 10 the continuous per-
formance idea i'm the duration Of Its
playing season, as the New Empire.
Since It was first opened, il has been
closed hardly three weeks. This time has
been required 20 make the repairs neces-
sary In a theatre, and TO refurnish the
house. Its success has been striking and
the theatre seemed TO fill place in the
amusements of the city. at once. Under
management Of Spitz e. Nathanson, II
has been very successful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

'The experiments conducted in Ha-
vana to test whether mosquitoes can
carry yellow fever have come to a
sudden and satisfactory conclusion,
in so far as science Is concerned; but
as the man died who was inoculated,
he is probably not entirely satisfied
over the situation" on."--Philadelphia In
quirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

Miss Helaine Hadley is wearing some
very attractive gowns In 1.-THE Woman
Halter" this week AZ Keith's, and by the
animation and grace Of her work. and
the quiet touches of grace which she
gives 10 the character OF Mrs. Walton, is
adding materially 10 the excellent inn
preston she has made throughout the
season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-22

''Richard Croker is the boss OF the
executive committee. The leaders In
the assembly districts are the bosses
I'm their respective spheres, and the
precinct captains are the little bosses
at the bottom OF the ladder The whole
system works as smoothly as the gear
ing of the locomotive ON the Harlem
railway that Dick Croker used 10
run LOS Angeles Herald