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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

The Boston Herald declares that the
hardship, az well as the absurdty, OF
the war tax on bequests To art museums.
receives another illustration from the
Metropolitan Museum OF art, which finds
itself unable TO accept such a valuable
bcqucst as that OF the late G. +. Hunt
ingtpns collection OF paintings. The Her
aid continues: In the case Of Mr.. Hunt
ingtons collection tho tax imposed by
the federal and state governments would
reach $4,000, making Mr. liuntingtons
beoucst impossible of acceptance. as the
museum simply has not money enough 20
pas the tax. Another recent bequest IN
which the tax operates in the same way
is that OF the collection OF paintings
which revert 10 the museum by the VIII
Of the late II. G. Dun. the value of which
has been estimated al s5co.oo The prac-
teal effect OF the law IS 10 cancel about
all such bequests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

There is hope that the Carrie Nation
"smsshinr' craze has received an ef-
fectiial check through the action OF Judge
Bazen OF the district court at Topeka.
Iic has held Mrs. Nation In $1,000 bail and
as no one has SO far appeared TO fur
nish surety. the enthusiastic, but mis-
guided woman languishes in Jail Posi-
bly, there would have been bondsmen in
plenty had the Judge not taken occasion
10 remark that "a crnzy woman ana her
deiuded followers had broken the law;
that they had no more rights In his
court. which was court of law and not
OF impulse and sentiment. than the liauor
dealers whom they had attacked. and that
their bondsnen would be compelled TO
forfeit their bonds 20 the last penny in
case they were caught In any more such
doings-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
Chat Abont
People.


A Warwick farmer came into town
this morning and ne tells me that the
egg famine Is over, and the hens arc
disposed 10 work overtime, This Is
good news. particularly during the
Lenten season. when eggs are In gen
eral demand.
Col. Raymond c. Mowry. recording
clerk OF the House OF Representa-
tives, il particularly accurate I'm his
work. but occasionally In reading his
records he makes n slip. Yesterday
he amused the House by reading that
n certain act providing for the ''heat-
ing of Washington county steam by
jail had been passed.
go
What are you going 10 give up dur
ing Lent? Remember that this Is the
time for penitence.
%Gs
An exchange says that Mrs. Nation
opposes tobacco, too, as well as whis-
Ky. Az yet, however, she has kindly
refrained from smashing an y cigar
store Indians. Some of these ngures,
however are 80 horrible that their de-
struction would probably not cause
any great regret
90
My esteemed friend. Arthur w.
Joyce. clerk OF the Senate committee
on corporations, Is being generally
congratulated upon the advent into
his family circle OF n bouncing little
boy. Arthur has done the right thing
by all his fri.Snds, and the number OF
cigars consulted has been quite large.
90
/ see that Tow Fong, a Chinaman
OF Pawtucket. who has applied for
naturalization papers, and already re-
ceived his first lnstalment gave a BAN
quet to many OF the prominent citi-
zens of that city last night, on the
occasion OF the Chinese New Year.
Mayor John J. Fitzgerald presided at
the post prandial exercises, and made
"a brief address, as did Judge Isaac
Shove, George B.Nichols, chairman Of
the school committee: J. Willard Ba-
ker. superintendent OF the First Bap-
tist church Sunday school; members
OF the city government and Officials
of the police department. This is
something OF novelty In Pawtucket,
but il indicates that Fong, or Vow,
whichever may be his surname, has
a pretty correct idea of the way
things are done in America.
H4S
In Massachusetts. Washington's
Birthday Will I'm addition TO being
observed az a holiday. he made the
occasion of "A reception by Gov. Crane
az the State House. why would IL
not be-" said the man who always
wants 20 know, "a good idea To have
the same custom I'm Rhode Island?
We have a real State House now. and
IL is just the place for a reception"
go
The Cheerful idiot sprung new one
on me this morning. What d'you
'spose ] saw last night?" OF course. !
couldn't guess. The &. |. therefore
expatiated: II saw a fellow taking "A
teaspoonful of small bird shot. and
when l asked him why he did II he
said that his wife had been attending
n cooking school and he was provid-
ing ball bearings for biscuit he had
been induced TO eat" And then the
G.. /. chortled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

public. Mrs. Rouse's honest opinion OF
this great remedy cannot be mistaken by
any one who reads her letter:
Green Bay. wis. March 3, 1900
wells. Richardson e. Co.:
"Gentlemen:--Fo the past ten years I
have been troubled with neuralgia OF the
stomach and dizziness in the head.
have doctored with many doctors but
found no relief until friend of mine
recommended 10 me- your Palne's celery
compound. and I found IL a great cure
FOR my sickness. Yours very truly,
MRS. GEO. r.. ROUSE"
Public opinion In the large cities
throughout the country shows the reli-
ance that hard-worked. often overworked.
men and women have come 10 place upon
Paine's celery compound.
Nothing demoralizes the health sooner
or more completely than even the occa-
sionai loss of sleep Paine's celery COM
pound gets the brain out of this danger
Gus habit of sleepessness. 1t feeds the
nervous tissues all over the body, and
does not let the nutrition of these delicate
parts get low enough 10 permit OF insom-
MIA one of the earliest evidences OF the
final success of this great nerve and brain
invigorator I'm curing neuralgia. debility,
rheumatism, headaches and Indigestion
due to insufficient nerve force. is the
joyous feeling of returning strength OF
mind and body. cheerfulness and well
being" that takes the place of the old,
tired, languid. morbid, melancholy condi-
ton.
If you are played out" to use for
chile street phrase, cant digest can't
sleep, can't work, and have lost courage.
IL is your nervous system that Is played
out" Try Paines celery compound and
see how soon you give up brooding over
your health and how soon you forget you
ever had nerves that could possibly ache.
The dismal failures OF other remedies
must not prevent one from taking the
remedy that is always successful Paine's
celery compound has driven sickness from
thousands of homes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
DIE D.

coLT-In Lippitt. r. T., 18th inst. Eme-
line, wife OF Allan T. Cole, aged 62
years.
ELDRIDGE--In this city, 18th inst. Amy
A s., widow or Dr. NJ. s. Eldridge, In
the 65th year of her age.
MARSH-In East Attleboro. 18th inst.
Mrs Sarah A Marsh wife OF Richard
Marsh, in the 37th year OF her age.
MATTESoN--In Washington, r. T., 18th
inst. Sally Maria Matteson, In her 18th
year. ....
OLDALE--In this city 10Th inst. Alice,
wife OF Arthur Oldale. aged 81 years.
RAFTERY--In this city. 18th inst. Sarah
J., wife OF John t. Raftery.
sMITH--In 1his city suddenly. 18th inst.
William w. Smith, in his SD year.
wEBSTER--At the Hotel Netherlsnd.
New York. 18th inst. Josiah Locke
Webster OF this city. In the s0th year
OF his age
wOOD-In Gilead, Conn, 18th inst, Caro-
line A.. wife OF Jonathan n. Wood, in
the 76th year Of her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
0lNeYvIlle.

at ESQ this morning John o'Conneli
while on his way 60 his store saw a
team coming out OF Howard street on
a Wild run, and there was being dragged
by the step a boy. Mr.. o'Connell with
considerable risk 90 hts p>rsonal safety
caught the horse The hoy M attempting
20 get or to TIC seat OF the wagon slipped
and feil 7straddls ~ The step. and this
frightened he horse. who at once started
a. run
The Olncvvile Temperance Cadets held
a well attendtd social VA their armory
on state street last evening
The local branches or the knights OF
Columbus and Catholic knights will meet
this evening
An Interesting athletic exhibition will be
held az the Pavilion in Thornton Monday
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
WHAT the BRAIN WILL STAND

A French Investigator has come to the
conclusion that the brains or military and
naval men give out most quickly. lie
states that out OF every 10000 men OF
the army or naval professions. iss are
hopeless lunatics OF the so-called liberal
professions artists are the first to sue
cumb to the brain strain. next the law
yers followed at some distance by doc
tors. clergy, literary men and civil SER
wants. Striking an average OF this group,
Ia no mad To each 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Winston Spencer Churchill has made
his maiden speech in Parliament. and ~
reports do not mlsrepresent him he ere
ated the impression cf being a pocket edi-
ton of the vitriolc Chamberlain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Other Irishmer having I'm past centuries
almost exhausted the beauties of the En-
elish language IN an oratical way in the
British House OF Commons the present
members from ireland have stated the
twentieth century by a burst OF Gaelic
eloquence. whereat certain Englishmen
pretend to fear for the safety of the
great empire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Grover Cleveland takes occasion to re-
mark that he has "entirc confidence in
the American people, u must be ra thcr
discouraging 60 Grover 20 know that the
American people arc not reciprocsl IN cX-
tending their confidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

worcestcrs msyoraity ns6t il ended 20
last br the election Of the Democratic
candi0ate by a plurality Of over eve hum
crei. N IS reported between 400 and
900 Republicans forsook their own can
silsie an1 sargofisd ,pls opponent u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

During the year 1900 the arrests made
IN New York were 600 fewer in number
than during the preceding year. but this
was not the result OF an improved moral
tone IN the community but rather of
Increased inoificiency ON the part OF the
police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

The Hon. Whitelaw Reid seems 10 have
a mortgage on Jobs that involve repre-
senting the United states az extraordi-
nary royal functions In Great Britain. but
ms Afr. Reid has shown himself eminently
qualified for such positions there does not
appear 80 be any valid ground for object
ing 60 his presence ar the coronation Of
King Edward WI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
World 60 Ens This Wear.

This Is tho recent decision Of one OF the
prominent societies of the world. but the
exact day has not yet been fixed upon.
and while there are very few people who
believe this prediction. there are thou
sands OF others who not only believe. but
know that Hostetters Stomach Bitters is
the best medicine 20 cure dyspepsia, In
digestion constipation. biliousness or
liver and kidney troubles. A fair trial
will certainly convince YOU of It's value
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Tho refusal OF an offer Of si.5co,cO0 for
the site OF ~. Pauls church. Boston. by
those IN charge of church affairs shows
that som. people rightly believe that
there arc some things more valuable than
money
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

yided form the army reorga nization bili get
down 10 business. u may b. expected that
the teeth Of Uncle SANS dogs Of war
viii be kept IA first class nghting trim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Now that they have found one OF the
cudahy kidnappers u will be interesting
80 know whether or not the Omaha police
will be able to corral that S25. 200 IN gold
that Papa Cudahy paid as ransom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

simply shows that there are in Worcester
as I'm this city Republicans who can be
weaned away from party allegiance by
purely local considerations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

~ the war revenue rsductlon bill fails
of passage at the nrcscnt session of Con-
gress the blame vii rest on The shoulders
of the obstructionists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

on hts frst raid on the sambiins Joints
m New York. District Attorney Phibin
caught 80 many big hsh' that he should
feel encouraged 10 continue hi iabors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

The Artist-"Thst - by far the best
portrait In YOUR whole collection Mr..
Wacash-"y-ou bet' Why. my wife and
I are constantly quarreling over who
should have him for an ancestor. -
BROOKLYN Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

one Kansas newspaper declares that
Anarchy stalks IN Mrs Nations wake"
1fso both Mrs. Nation and ana rchy are on
the hiphroad 20 serious trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Feminine Doctor Go servsnO-"Annie.
I am called on an urgent case: someone
has fallen from a roof Bring quickly my
gray dress. my black hat with the blue
feather-and my Hight brown gloves -
Fligcnde Blaettcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
woMeN aCAogRs

will not be abs 70 get another copy OF
the February Delinsator. The entire edi-
tlon exhausted sci ~ new being printed
for March.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20

Three weeks more of Petugrew and then
the career of that vociferous political
weathcrcock viii be- closed INCIDENT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-20
FUNERAL SUPPLIES.

Full lire at reduced prices. can
furnish a nice casket for $50 and
upwards; frst-clsss carriages with
careful and experienced drivers at
the lowest prices.
THos. McACRRoUGH.
~ Fsnner ST.. Opposite the Cathe
drai
Teiephons Ne 72as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
DEMAND se,ooo.
Farmer and His Daughter Threaten
 ed With Death.

Mattoch, Ill.,, July 2e.-Two thousand dollars Is the price demanded by un- known persons from Richard Hearn, q weaithy retired farmer of this city. for the safety of himself and his only dauShte:. Maude. aged 13 years. , A week ago Hearn received letter in which the writer demanded thet the money be placed in a tin can at the southeast corner of the Episcopal Church. Hearn treated it as a joke, but a second misslve stated that faii- ure to comply with It would result In the girls abduction and his own death. When both letters failed to bring the money, third letter was sent which SC alarmed tho father that today he revealed the affair to the police.
 The last iet.er saying It was Hearn's final opportunity, for he and the girl would be both carried and the former would witness tho horrifyins spectacle O, his daughter with her eyes burned out and heart cut from her bcdy. Then hs also would bs Killed. Hearn Is worth $75,ooo. but thinks best not to accede to the extortioncrs demnads. His daughter is not allowed to leave his side, and while the police are try. ing to capture the would-be kidnappsr the residence will be closely guarded. Several persons arc suspected by the police
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
"LUxURIEs ON wHEELs:" Superb Club and Observation Cars of
 Southern Railwav

The interior of the club and observa- ton cars of the Southern Railway are marveis of comfort and beauty. These "luxuries on wheels" are operated be- tween Atlanta and New York on the Washington and Southwestern limited trains and afford all of the comforts of home to the traveller.
 The gentlemans club car Is provided with all of the conveniences and eom- forts of modern club room. There is barbes shop, bath room, 8 writing room. buffet, immense arm chairs and all kinds of sofas and aivans. The observation car Is the most elaborate ever turned out by the shops of the Pullman Car Company. This car has an elegantly furnished bath room for exclusive use of ladies. The obServA. ton end of the car is popular during the day with ladies and gentlemen, many of whom ride in 1t for hours An excellent view of tho scenery is to he had and the traveller Is secure from the dust on its spacious canopy plat form.
 These cars with regular Pullman sleepers and dining cars form the fin- est train in the South. 1t leaves Atlan- ta daily at noon. The Southwestern limited trains have brought the South and North closer together and have given travellers an opportunity of truv- cling with the greatest possible com fort. --Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
TEXAS OIL FIELD.
Subject of Bulletin of the Geological
 Survey.

Washington, July 2s.-The oil and gas fields of the Western interior and of texas are reported 6pon in a bulle- tin issued by the Geological Survey. The report says the productive terri- tori is proving a profitable resource. The principal productive field of the Western interior lies In Southwestern Karsas and the northern part of the Indian Territory although hoth gas and oil in limited quantities have been found as far north as Kansas City and along the western border of Missouri. According to the report the Beaumont oil has a gravity of twenty-two de- grees. Baume has an asphalt base and coltain sa considerable quantity. of sul- phlr.
 Tests show says the report, "that tht percentage of light oils which it contains Is very low and it IS there foie regarded as fuel oil. The cluster of wells at Beaumont, which have reached the oil deposits are four miles south of the center of the town and within a radius of half mile from the first discovery. Up, to June Is those actually recognized as producers num- Der eleveif., 4~S @5
 'The active drilling has bsshs nearly all confined to the Spindle Top Height and thus far have developed a field of limited extent. Some of the wells eit- uated very near the producing terri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
BoERs DYING FAST.
Reconcentrado Camps in Unsanitary
 Condition.

Condition.
 Chicago, July 3s.-The horror of the situation in the Boer reconcentrado camps In South Afri:a Is appalling. Men. women and children are dying at a rate that would mean the extermtna- tion of the Boer race in nine years. The reople are cooped up in unsanitary ausrters. where they are unable 10 se- cure sufficient food or clothing, with disease making terrible ravsges among them.''
 Thus was the situation. in the Trans yaai and Orange Free State depicted tonight at the Christian Reformed Church by. Rev. Herman D.. vap Rrockhuisen, late pastor of the leading Dutch Reformed Church at Pretoria. He has come Co the United States to raise money to alleviate the sunerines of bis countrymen, who are huddieo togsther in refugee camps.
 It is the intention of Rev. MT. Brock huisen to travel through the country speaking in churches of various de. nominations and describing the real situation throughout South Africa. The funds he is able to secure VIII be sent direct to Pretoria, Regarding the out- come of the struggle, nev. Brockhuisen is still optimistic. He believes that the Boers win continue fighting until they eventually tire out Great Britain.
 "It is quite impossible to estimate the number of burghers now in the field." he said, but the force is un- doubtedIy much lager than when Pre- toria was taken"
 A few days before leaving Europe. Mir. Brockhuisen visited President kru- ger, and when he asked what message he would send to the American people Mir Kruker replied:
 Tell them they are helping the Eng fish to slaughter our people by supply ing them with horses, mules and the munitions of war"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
FRESHMEN SUSPENDED.
William Redmond Yelled for the
 Police.

L,ndon, July S0.--There was wild up- roai in the House of Commons between 1 artl o'clock this morning, at the con clu4on of the debate on. taxation Of agrcultural property. The Conserva- tive interrupted Mir. Walton. Liberal, witt cries of divide" William Red- mold. on a point of order. called the atttntion of the Speaker to the inter- rution, but the Speaker ruled that the poiit was not well taken.
 hr. Walton resumed, but quite in- audible owing to the persistent cries or ''diyide." ,.'-.
 Mr. Redmond shouted, Police, po- lied" m % 2 me Speaker said this expression was dis,rderly.
 Nr. Redmond-why don't you keep order?
 The Speaker directed him to leave the House and named him. MT. Bal foul .he Government leader. moved Mr. hedmond's suspension. and this was carried by vote of 3o3 to Il.
 Pttrick O'Brien persisted in the same point of order and was in turn named as suspended. ~
 Tie bill was adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
CanoeIIed the Contract.

Milwaukee. July 2s.-Ths Milwaukee Brewers Association this afternoon passed a resolution declaring the contract existing between that association and the Milwaukee Building Trades Council had terminated. The trouble rose over one of the breweries refusing to recognise the tent of giving them monopoly of it's business and prohibiting all competition for plumbing work. The Building Trades. Council affiliates with. the Federated now on is anticipated. The breweries em- ploy several thousand men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-30
LAupED HUMBERT's SLAYER.
Anarchists Hold Enthusiastic Meet
 ing in Paterson.

New York, July 29.-Bartholdi Hall, in Paterson, N. J., was packed today by the friends of Bresci. the assassin of Kng Humbert of Italy. this being the anniversary of the dead. In the street in front of the hall was also filed with people. It Is not claimed that all who turned out are anarchists, the supposition being that many were present from curiosity. But the speak CTS lauded Bresci and his act. Brescf s widow was not at the meeting. although she had been placarded as one Of the attractions.
 Pedro Esteve editor of La Questione Sociaie outdid his previous efforts in lauding Bresci. He was encouraged by frequent cheers. Other speakers were Ernestlne Carvallo Peter Morressel and Guuiseppi MAzzeta.
 All spoke in Italian.
 T wish every country had a Bresci, " said Esteve. and the sentiment was vo- ciferously applauded. Down with monarchy! Down with empires!" he continued, and the cheerng was accent uated.
 The speaker. referring to Bresci's companions. Quinto. Carello and Larni, who sailed with him. and said they sailed for the same purpose.
 They all went to do that which Bresci did" said the speaker. Having said that tbs last two are in prieon, the speaker contirued:
 ''The question we ask the United States Government is, were these citi- zens, and where are they nOw?"
 It appeared from further remarks tha: two others had been elected to do the work which Bresci did. but they failed. Ono of them Matteo. commit ted suicide. The other, Spjrondo, was let off on condition that he kill shop foreman who was objectionable to the IteIians.
 Esteve, in conclusion, complimented the authorities of Paterson. who per- ,mitted these meetings, while the po- Aice of New York and Brooklyn prohibit them" " -
 It is as hot as it can be: the rirls who wear switches are beginning to leave them off.