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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Washington county during July; I'm Bris-
tol county I'm November.
There will be one meeting at least for
the leaders and secretaries of circles TO
be held during September. Notice was
given OF the interstate conference 10 he
held I'm Savannah, Ga, during January
1902 Despite the storm there We're ten
members present. and the reports showed
a growing interest throughout the state
The newly appointed board OF man
ayers held a meeting during the after
noon. Mrs. Hortense +: Bullock. chair
man. presiding. Mrs. W. w. Curtiss was
elected secretary and Miss Mary car
rlque treasurer. The outlook for the year
promises much and the order Will this
year double the number OF persons who
were benefited last summer by an outing
down the bay.
committee. on application wHs ap..
pointed consisting OF Mrs. Bullock and
Miss Todd and Mrs Corey Mrs. Bull
lock and Miss Todd were named 10 decide
upon location and To hire a suitable cot
tage for the work I'm 1902. Through this
medium large or small amounts will be
wisely and well applied for the benefit Of
deserving ones of our own state
The board OF managers Will spare no
pains TO usc all contributions economi-
cally, and friends outside the order VIII
he invited 20 cast their mite into the
treasury for the general fresh air work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
DIE o..

FIFIELD-In Pawtucket. on the estb
inst, Carrie L., widow of Walter III.
Fiheld.
GALLAGHER-In this city Dec a. Hugh
f. Gallagher, aged 50 years, 10 months.
q days.
HARklNS-In this city, on the 26th inst.
Annie. daughter of Thomas and Cath
crime Harkins.
HUTCHINS-In Bath. Me-. Dec. q. Ed
ward sterns Hutchins. son OF late
Sterns Hutchins, in 36th year of his
age.
McGoUGH-In this city, Dec 2s. John II.
McGough.
OROURKE-In this city, on the 27th
inst. Rosella daughter OF John III. and
Mary Creamer O'Rourke, aged 13 years
10 months, 8 days.
ROBERTSON the 2sth inst. Katharine
Lucia, infant daughter OF Lucian w.
and Katharine w. Rogers.
SIDDONS-In this city 26th inst, George
w. Siddons, In his 67th year.
sHIRLEY-In this city. 2sth inst. Gladys
O., daughter OF William T. and Maria
A. Shirley, aged years. months.
TAYLOR-In Ashton Dec 9th. Joseph
w. Taylor. aged e. years
UNDERWoOD--In Pawtuxet. the 2sth
inst. Abbie r. Underwood. wife of
Charles II. Underwood, in her 5sth year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
IN SOCIETY


Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ellen Bishor
Cameron gave very attractive tea 70.
Mrs. John Purdon OF New York
Those who assisted at the tea table
which was very pretty with tasteful deco
rations. were Mrs. William Grosvenor,
Mrs. Winthrop White Brownen: Mrs.
| Harry Parsons Cross; Miss Elizabeth
King, Mrs. Theodore Bogert and Mrs.
| Charles Lee Anthony Heiser. About fifty
guests called between the hours of and
s O'Clock. Among them were: Mrs Charles
Bailey. Mrs. Roscoe Stetson Washburn,
Mrs. j. X H. Nightingale. Miss Louise
Hoppin, Miss Mary C.Wheeler. the Misses
Pesrce, Mrs. John w. Danie,son Mrs
Elisha Howard. Miss Lizzie Potter. Miss
Eliza Mauran. Mrs. William Aldrich.
Miss Isabel Homer Pegram, Miss l. NJ
Rhodes.
on Monday afternoon Mrs. Winthrop w
Brownell Will give a small tea for Miss
Alice Grosvenor. The Brownelrs will
leave for their home at Braodmoor Col
orado, on Wednesday next
Mrs. Frederick Luther FELTON,, Miss Eel
ton and Mrs. Walter II. FELTON, nee Ken
dall of Providence will be at home on
Wednesday afternoon, January the first
from until O'Clock at 20s Chestnut
street. West Newton. Mass.
About sixty of the younger set enjoyed
a jolly dinner dance at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Francis Lippitt last
evening
The wedding of Miss Lulu Foster. sec
ond daughter of Mr.. Theodore w Foster
will take place at st. Stephens church at
high noon on Tuesday. December 3ist.
Two jolly theatre parties enjoyed the
performance at Keith's last night with n
blazer supper later
Mrs. Howard Okie Sturges gives a party
az the Agawam club tonight for her
daughter Miss Dorothy Sturges
Mrs. Roscoe Stetson' Washburn gave a
small dinner at her home on Prospect
street last evening
- -A4E-aiad- Mrs-1AXillian- -Grnspenor- -gapa a
dinner for ls persons at their residence on
Prospect street last evening
Mr.. and Mrs Howard q. Sturees also
at dinner last evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Preliminary work on the widening OF
South Main street has been in progress
for some time When this much needed
Improvement Is completed the Union Rail-
road company will OF course. seek 10
double-track the widened section. Then
II will discover lthat the mayor and city
council Will refuse 20 grant the privilege
sought unless in return 1t establishes
ticket transfers. Heretofore the street
railway company has assumed the role
OF dictator The time has now come when
the people, through their representa-
lives In the city council. viii show that
they can dictate ana compel compliance
with demand that is reasonable and
Just
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
GIFTS FOR BOTH.
State Auditor Gray and Wife
Happily Remembered.

There is certainly no more popular man
In the state government than Auditor
Gray and this was proven by the large
ana joyous gathering of relatives and
friends az his Point street residence, last
evening, the occasion being the 60th an
niversary Of his birth
The guests assembled at the Crown
Hotel. ON Weybosset street, shortly be-
fore o'clock Capt Gray's family We're
IN the secret and prepared 20 receive eail-
crs, and the latter came in carriages until
the house was nearly filled Plans had all
been laid. and Horace H. Franklin acted
as master or ceremonies I'm getting the
party started. Al the hotel each member
was htted with boutonniere. red or
white, as badge and IL was a merry
crowd that waited. including city. state
ana United States officials and many
prominent citizens
captain Gray and General Brayton ar
rived on the scene about $3.50 O'Clock and
10 inaugurate the ceremonies Mrs GRAY
was presented with huge boouet OF red
and white roses that needed n small Ia
Die 10 hold H. Secretary of State Charles
r. Bennett made a graceful presentation
speech that began the festivities supper
was already spred and the party sat
down TO one OF Gelb's feasts that was
done fun justice. George w Dover sang
several solos and the congregation Joined
In some or the choruses just TO be socia.
BILE.
magnificent beaver skin sleigh robe
was then brought forth and while Cant.
Gray was admiring the rich fur Il was
presented TO him by Gen. Charles A. VIII
son, representing host OF donors IL Is
made OF -four complete pelts. and forming
2 piece OF fur that has few duplicates IN
these parts Captain Gray sincerely thank
ad the donors. supper was spread and a
very enjoyable evening passed.
A. seasonable hour good nights were
exchanged with best wishes for Mrs Gray
and the hope that her genial husband
would be spared 20 see at least the natur-
ii allotment OF three score and ten years |
)f vigor and usefulness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
DIsFRANCHISEnENT IN r,ARyI. AND

COW clear that the Maryland Republicans do not popo
permit the undehanded methods by which Arthur Pue Gomar
succeeded securing the election Democratic gaure to
unchaeng ed and unexposed The danchment of Republican
voters in that state violation political decencv a,
would bring the blush of shame the any save such
ened politicians German He hopes to chicanerv Of the
most depcable sort to gain the United States
senate but the chances are that though by the
lana legislature he may have to explain the world methods
by which body favorable to him was chosen
The committee on eracy of the Republican state committee
has prepared report which throws much light Gomans trick
cry report Which may Later special value should the
senate decide to inquire into the which this adro map
ulater secured a certificate of election
This report shows that trick ballots were employed Tbes.
were intended be by the Republicans and were
made defective that they rejected by the hoard
nn the 0mca count was made Very properly committee
characeizes them THE greatest monstrosies in the w Of h
lots ha, have been placed before American citizens
were thrown out OF they intended to be and ,
OF course Democratic legislature chosen In Caroir. ,
for example rejected; but change Of , ~
would have Republican assembyman By ddi o
three such is where goo ballot. were reflected
change OF 4e would given the legislature Il, The 70
pubcans. In the Republican county Of Prince George whore
counterfeit Republican ticket a. per cent Of the ballot, ~
were rejected in the Queen Anne strongly
comfy the reflections only TO Ia per cent bo M
cencus shows higher percentage iteracy in Queen Au
than in Prince George, county.
Such baeiaced political robbery ought to be rebuked and nun
ished Justice hoped for in MARYLAND 90 long a c
the dominant power Democracy hut the United States
should accept question and searching inou
The credentials who's eeecton is tainted by Outrageous dis
hsnchsui OF his fellow citizens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
The Gossip.
A DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL EVENT.

a delightful social event occurre-, in
lhe historic and picturesque old town OF
Bristol last evening, when Mr. Samuel
Pomeroy Colt gave a large reception for
his sou, Roswell Pomeroy Colt.
The AFFAIR occurred In the beautiful
new carriage house. but recently com
pleted by Mr.. Colt. and the decorations
consisted OF a wealth OF Christmas green.
ana American Tags arranged in most
artistic way
during the early hours or the evening
Mr. colt received with his son. after
which dancing was enjoyed.
among those present from this city
We're Judge and Mrs. Colt Russell Colt.
MISS Mary Colt. Miss Beatrice Colt. Miss
Primrose Colt, and Miss Weeden.
among the many who were present
from Bristol were Miss Elizabeth Ward
Wei the Misses wheelwright. and Mrs
Maus Wheewright, Miss Julia Ro-
gert, Mrs. Bache. Miss Bache Mrs
Byron DE Wolf, Miss Perry. Miss I,avinia
huogkinson, Miss Cordelia Tucker Mrs
John y. Ilerreshoff Mr. and Mrs. Ben
er.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Mrs, Susan a. Ballou. Woonsocket; Mrs.
GEdward GaNra /. johnson. Central Falls; Mrs.
Lucy Brownell. Newport: Mrs. Lydea NJ.
Davis. Providence: Miss Annie s Brown.
| ProVidence; Mrs. Gertrude Rugg Field
ana Mrs Francello Jillson. Providence.
The committee on home economics OF
the Rhode Island branch OF the Assoeia-
| ton of Collegiate Aumnae announce a
| course or lectures. similar To the course
| OF last winter. to be given i'm the lecture
| room OF the Providence Public library on
Tuesday afternoons during the winter
! anu early spring The subjects and dates
I OF the lectures are as follows:
Jan. 7-"Iiome Economics ~ a part OF
| Home Education"-M Melville Dewey,
I airecIor OF the New York state norary
Feb 1.-THE Healthful House'-Miss
Maria Elliott. teacher In the Boston
March i-"The Ethics OF Home Build
ng-Mrs. Emma Moffitt Tying, New
April 1-"Cookery. Miss Maria Parloa
author OF Miss Psrloa's Cook Book"
April l5-"The Making Of the Menu =
Miss slsannsh Usher. teacher in the
Boston School OF Housekeeping
April %" Household Financeering
Mrs. Mary Roberts Smith, associate pro-
lessor OF sociology and sanitation I'm the
ifornla.
Admission Will be charged for the above
lectures; the following. he~ereFr- will be
Jan. 2i-"some of the fIome Problems
of Today Mrs. Carl Barrus
Feb. lS-nHome Decoration Har-
riette l.. Rice. supervisor OF drawing In
the public schools OF Providence
March 1s-"Fruit and Vegetables Mrs.
James A. Nealey OF Providence
A course OF lectures for the study of
food and cooking will also be given. under
the auspices OF the Collegiate Alumnae
In the domestic science laboratory OF the
Manual training school By Miss Abby
Marlatt. the director OF the domestic sci
ence department of the Manual Training
school.
These lectures will be given on alter
nate Tuesdays at $3.50. beginning Dec. 81.
The subjects OF the lectures will be as
follows:
!. Principles underlying the methods OF
cooking.
2. Application OF the above principles to
the different food classes.
3. The composition of food.
g. Digestion. /
s. The combination Of food In the days |
ration.
The lecture by Miss Marlatt will be |
illustrated by practice in cooking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
HANDIWORK OF RHODE
ISLAND WOMEN TO BE SHOWN

| y circular has just been issued by the
executive board of the Rhode Island State
reneraton OF Womens clubs, giving In
formation concerning an exhibition OF
afis and crafts, the handiwork OF Rhode
isiand women. TO be held on Saturday.
beb !. In the Mathewson Street NJ r..
church.
copy OF the circular has been sent
10 every member of a federated club I'm
.n,y ,,is city and state. and IL is confidently
.ADected that not only club women. but
mat Intelligent women generally will be
interested Ia this the first exhibition OF
ne klnd ever given under the auspices
~ the women OF Rhode Island
according To the plans. as formula ted
by the committee. the exhibit will aim TO
brins TO public attention what is being
done by skilled women OF the state ina
certain definite lines OF the fine and ap-
piled arts.
u win include, for example pieces of
KIND, OF wood carving. book binding
leather work. basketry, keramics, pho
tography' architecture, sculpture. paint
The committee on admission OF articles
VIII be composed OF disinterested persons
with tull power and on two things the
committee Will vigorously insist: On evil
dence OF an earnest attempt TO do thor
ough work and on good taste In design
and decoration.
Recognizing that the toiers In the fac
make special articles OF unusual interest
in their individual lines of work. the com
mittee invite all such TO exhibit their
work I'm the coming exhibition.
Such work can be shown. however, only
under the name OF the person making Ii,
not under the name OF the shop or fac
tory.
It is the aim furthermore. of the com
mittee 10 get into communication with
societies or informal groups. or indtvid-
uals, who are producing, In a modest way
hand work of any kind, on principles
somewhat similar TO those advocated and
so successfully carried out by Ebert |
OF the Roycrofters.
1t is proposed also that the commercial |
side OF industrial art shall be kept promi- |
1ent and I'm this connection the objects |
placed on exhibition can he marked for /
sale at such prices as the exhibitors
wish
1t Is imperative that all exhibits must
pa delivered at the Mathewson Street |
,hurch before III n. m Feb. l.
The committee I'm charge OF the exhi-
)ition are the members OF the, executive
,oa I'd of the Rhode Island Federation Of |
Nomens clubs. as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Philadelphians OF all shades OF politics
and the press OF the state. whether QUAY
or anti-Quay, join in a chorus OF Joy over
the appointment by President Roosevelt
of Clayton McMichael as postmaster OF
Philadelphia. Mr. McMichael until a few
years ago was the owner of the North
American. one OF the Oldest newspapers
published in Philadelphia or in the coun
try. He Is man OF marked executive
ability and business acumen and il is
doubtful If ever presidential appoint
ment was made that gave more general
satisfaction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Heavy losses By fire insurance com
panies this year is said to have caused a
shortage in the supply OF calendars I'm
some parts Of the country. The COM
panies decided recently to economize and
to spend no money on these annual gifts
Hereabouts the Insurance companies do
not appear TO have experienced any
spasm OF economy and are sending out
their annual remembrances in the usual
number.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

owen Mr.. and Mrs. Livingstone Han.
Mr. Maurice Washburn. Mr. Willard
nllukhsm, Mr.. George Hinkley the
Messrs. Aldrch. Mr. George Matteson
MT Robert Sayies. the Messrs Congdon
ne Messrs. Metcalf the Messrs steere.
MI iiarold Day, DIR Peckham, Mr. Stu
sit campbell. Mr.. Winthrop Campbell,
Mr. 'harles y. Stearns Mr. Harry Sti-
ness, Mr.. Arthur M. Cottrell. Mr. Russell
klnght; Mr.. I.auriston Hazard Mr.. Mau-
rice House, Mr.. Louis Burrough MIR.
ROYAL Tart the AIessrs Gould. Mr.. How
arc Metcalt Mr.. Barry Colt the Messrs.
Henshaw, Mr. Richard Comstock Proff
y: I; Deiabsrre MIR. Howard Grant Mr..
Charles Wheelwright. the Messrs Greene
Mr. Elton Parks, the Messrs. White
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
APPOINTED A MASTER.

Samuel $. Durfee. ESQ. was today ap-
pointed master 10 make sale OF the land
OF Ellen ID. Gravlin at the corner of Min
er apd Oxford street on which by decree
entered I'm the appellate division OF the
supreme court Nelson w Colgrove Is de.
ciared To nave lien under the provisions
OF Chapter 206 OF the General Laws Ths
amount OF Mr.. Colcrove's lien is $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
WILL OPPOSE FOREIGN AGGRESSION

Allahabad, Dec. 2s.--At a great durbar
held at Cabul recently the Ameer. Habib
Cllah Khan, addressing the assembled
chieftains. promised to maintain the poll
icy OF his father. the late Ameer. In
guarding Afghanistan against foreign aC-
gression. and In preventing the introduc-
ton OF railroads. telegraph. European
trade. and education by missionaries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

We, the undersigned. dc hereby agree
20 refund the money on n 6-c>nt bottle
OF q ssgssyWsrranted Syrils or Tar N ~
Tails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 2ocsbottle 20 prove salts
factory or money refunded
HAS pIse BLASDISG, A. w. FESSFR.
KHSros, ssirH 90, ". V. o'DoSSELL,
". 4. ICruER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

In Kentucky there is a hot contest on
for the United States senatorshlp. The
Democrats control the Legislature and
there are half dozen or more promi
nent candidates for the position. but the
name OF Henry watterson does not APP
pear on the list
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Croker and Belmont are fast approscb-
ing the point where they may be impelled
to take the public into their coincidence
and tell all they know about each other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
A Sc NSlBLE MAN

and Lungs. IL is curing more Coughs
Colds, Asthma Bronchitis, Group and all
Throat and Lung Troubles than any
thorized any druggist 10 give you a
Sample Bottle Free to convince YOU OF
the merit Of this great remedy. Price 25c.
and soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
ARRIVES At C0NSTANTlNOpLE

Constsntinople, Dec ss.-John O. A
Leishman. the United states minister 10
Turkey. arrived here today. on his return
from his visit 20 America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

War between Chill and Argentina
mas been averted by recourse To arbi
traton, both governments agreeing ,o
refrain from exercising dominion I'm
the disputed territory pending. tho
award OF King Edward OF Great Rrit-
am. 10 whom the boundary
controversy was submitted some
,,he ago Tor settlement. 1t Is proba-
"e that before the announcement
of the award the lingo element 90
both countries will yield 10 wiser
counsels and accept the decision of
ne King AZ a final settlement -
l1ttsburg Gazette
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Inasmuch as Governor Shaw was born
In log cabin his wife is justified In re-
garding him as a presidential possibility.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
A)haf Others
fire Saying.

Even the careful reader of current
news finds IL puzzling to follow clearly
the kaleidoscope events that have
stirred the South American states
within the last few weeks and grasp
the Importance OF their relations to
international affairs OF a grave and
even serious character. A careful
study OF the situation from day To
Gay has disclosed the fact that the
complications that have arisen and
me crises that are impending may
lead 20 one or more conflicts thai
would affect the peace and embarrass
The trade and commerce OF Europe
ana America. a."-Philadelphia Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Only those who are conversent
with South American history can an
preciate what an advantage would ac-
'rue from tho adoption of compulsory
afbltrhtlon by the countries affected
huer present conditions. the cost of
lne petty wars and the maintenance
ot armies absorbs large part OF the
revenues. Cntil an assurance OF re-
lief can he secured this burden ON
commerce and the Industries will con-
unue. st Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
Chat 4bom
People.

There was little OF everything In
the way OF weather and about every
Thing else yesterday. Some rain. some
snow. gray clouds. studding feoces
bright sunlight. blue sky and warm
weather.
There was also a strong wind. an ex-
tremely low tide and the bottom of the
river south OF the Market square and
above the Exchange street bridge was
laid bare.
Early I'm the morning n turtle dove
put In an appearance on the roof OF
81 stephens guild house and cooed I'm
way 20 make one feel lonesome and
homesick.
AZ the same time a yellow -bellied
woodpecker flew up from Cat swami
and entertained 60 late sleepers by its
dlscordant, cat-like cry, until a large
sized committee OF English sparrows
Grove IL from tree 10 tree and back 10
the swamp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black; prepared by
GEORGE oRMSBY. Wig Maker md
HairworKer. l6s fremont street. Boston
II II simple, safe and easily applied: con.
tsins no lead poisons: use II once and
you VIII never use any other. BLAND
ING a. BLANDlNG. "a weybosset street;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

The trouble with Venezuela Is her
politicians Every politician imaRines
mat he Is a statesman. and az
statesman imagincs that he Is an
titled 20 place and power. N he a.
unsuccessful In obtaining either he
resorts To revolution. The present con.
dition OF affairs In that unfortunate
republic Is deplorable. Phlladelphla
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

The great progress made in the last
ven years in Russia Is due primarily tn
me eniighteued aud patriotic policy of
Nltte with her enormous natural
resources her systematic fostering Of
INDUSTRY ana agriculture aud her great
suu st"WlnG market. periods OF de-
"n IKE me present can only be
temporary. FOR Craduallv. m slout,
her industries viii gct ON the scc,,rc
oasis that American Industries seem
hnally Co have reached New York
Comn, retail Advertiser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

BUSINESS OFFICE. weybosset ST. Telephone s77-s
EDITORIAL ROOMS So water ST. Telephone is77-a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

Senator Chaunccy NJ Dopew who
is never Too busy To boz Interviewed
even on the eve OF hts weddirr a..
clares that the Panama comnan,.s
concessions come too late. 10 a. bv mo
means certain that this will be- ths
opinion ot the American people -
Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-28

The s>stion W cutting down tho
souths representation ln congress IN
number corresponding with tho re-
ducton Of the voting population
caused by the disfranchlsing of The
msro' - certain Co come up in WASH
lhklon ln some manner during the
u'N' wv nouns The whole
movement springs from the desire to
subordinate the Caucasiou rsrc.I, a.,
south to The rule of the Ignorant ana
interior blacks. Memphis CONNER.
cial Appeal