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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
THE SEA-SeRpeNT,

I am tho Serpent
And soon viii make
NV first appearance
Somewhere.
Entire nous don't exist,
But am always seen
By sober t1 men.
can he az several Joints"
A. the same time.
Wonderful isn't it2
7 am n boon
10 summer resorts.
And as promoter
Am up 90 snuff
And that's no lie
Just watch for me-
Like a bad penny,
I'll turn up.
Sure thing C. L. DARTE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
EAST PROVIDENCE

At the meeting Of Howard Lodge. X. Of
p, last evening. n committee was ap-
pointed 10 form team to confer the
rank of Page. and n this is done the lodge
will have one Of the best teams In New
England AZ they have a number Of mem
bcrs who are especially qualified for a.
one man was arrested az Riverside yes
terday for being drunk and In the Sew
onth district court vas lined y and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

az last Yesterday by vote OF sixteen
to eleven tho convention adopted the
Plat amendment without change or quail
lhcatlon. Now 81 IL possible to proceed
with the work OF Of establishing an IN
sular government Without interruption by
radicals or agitators.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
DIED..

FRANCIS-In Bristol. II. l.. on the l2th
inst. Robert Francis aged 81 years,
months, II days.
GARTLAND-In Warren. 18th inst, Mary
r. Garland.
NACRAE--In this city 18th inst, John
II. SON of John w. and Annie L. Mac
Rae. aged years. j day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

For six months the Italian eovernmen.
has been vainly trying 70 capture Muse
lino. The bandit Now " Il ANNOUNCED
that ne search after costing a quarter
OF a million dollars has been abandoned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

because Musolno has left Italy Posi-
bly, he is on his way 10 Wall street TO
learn q safer and more respectable
method OF fleeing his fellow men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Now let Bryan decline dnequivocally a
the nation settle down TO the snjoyments
or summer with consummate ,ompla-
cency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

TO ending their own lives, should reverse
the operation. They should kill them
selves first aud II they ind IT satisfactory
try the process on their sweothesrts af-
terward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

II would be dnwise 10 accept as true
the story that the German Kaiser has be-
come a convert TO Christian Science II
he is dissatisfied with the religion OF his
forefathers he Is the sort of chap 10 pro-
coed TO construct one OF his own
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

The weather man Is certainly entitled
10 some OF those roses that grace June
wedding ceremonies as reward for
providing almost perfect weather
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

II IL is a fact that American locomotives
do not work as well abroad as they do a
home II Is probably due 10 the fact that
they are not run BY American engineers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Between denouncing golf and berating
the nude in art Bishop Mallilieu has suc-
ceeded In reaching first place on the roll
OF narrow minded prudes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
Chat 4bouf
People.

A Trend who returned recently from
Indianapolis tells me there Is dentist
out there who discards forceps alto
gether and extracts all teeth with a
gentle pull OF thumb and finger,
method which has been practiced ny
the Chinese for thirty centuries. lie
believes that. once tho simple move
ments OF thumb and Anger by which
the most firmly-rooted tooth may be
drawn, are learned. forceps will be
considered barbarism.
Tomorrow win be Flag Day. the an
niversary OF the birth OF the American
nag. Many are the changes that time
has wrought since Old Glory was first
thrown To the breeze. but neither ene-
niles abroad nor false friends at home
have succeeded I'm furnishing Its
glorious brightness.
The George street tulip tree is all
right and that's no joke. The tree Is
veritable fact. there are but two OF
them In the city. this one is about 20
feet high and today its blossoms were
more attractive than ever. The
blooms will last but few days more
and should be seen by all lovers OF
the beautiful. The tree is just below
Prospect street.
An amateur theatrical performance
was given by q company OF young
coiored men and women. The perform
ance was enjoyable because of It's
crudity, "a most amateurs shows are.
The embryonic stars began TO flicker
I'm the last act and 20 lose their lines,
and an audible smile greeted the slip
made by the leading man when he
said Now. ! will go out and coon
myself" What he meant 10 say was
cool
Children. whatever their national
ity, are not supposed to have any
propensities for shopping until old
enough to reckon change. But such Is
not always the case; as was proved
by the 2-year-old occupant OF baby
carriage. that stood in front OF
Providence clothing store this morn
Ing, who gazed in the show window,
while It's parents were INSIDE shopping.
AS the father and mother appeared,
carrying many bundles that they
placed I'm the baby carriage, the oc-
cupsnt crowed jubilantly. "Mein
Colt" said the father rubbing his nose
with his forflnger, but hear little
lay lie congratulates us on our bar
gains. Rebecca."
.Jha GDssip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

The young swains who XII their sweet
hear,s and then lose nerve when Il comes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Fhc eyes the people of Providence
are on the committee on railroads.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
NOTES FROM KEITKS.

Miss Olive oliver. who has been special
ly engaged to play the role OF Helene In
Catherine" next week. has FOR several
year been a prominent member OF
hichard Mansheld's supporting com
pany: and II was ir this role that, sever
SUCCrEgEy. N1fES OtfVer VIII a1so be re-
membored with much pleasure by those
who enjoyed her fine work In sherlock
Holmes" with the Gillette company a few
weeks ago at the Providence opera
House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

when the chief naval authority OF
England 0sord Brassey) expresses the
OPINION that I'm the quality OF it's per-
sonnel the United States is unequalled
we may measure the advance In the
foreign appreciation OF our navy In the
last three years. At the outbreak or
the war with Spain European ex-
pert-not Brnssey. OF course-said that
while the Spanish navy on paper was
only three times as strong as that or
tho United States ~ was really ten
times as strong on account OF the SUI
perior quality OF its men. Now II the
authorities took account OF the moral
az well az the material factors OF
strength they would he inclined to put
the American navy second among the
fleets of the world. New York Jour-
nal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

"Iu these days ~ American supe-
rlority everybody will hope and at the
same time expect. that the Philadel-
phia boys who have just set SAIL for
England To measure oars with the
Britishers at Henley will come out OF
the contest loaded down with honors.
The young men are said 10 he I'm good
form physically. and they take with
them the spirit OF this sanRuine YAM
kee land d"--Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

The very enjoyable days outing pro-
vided by Mr.. Albee last Sunday for the
members of his company is said 10 have
greatly surprised them, as such thought
full courtesy is so rare IN, the profession
as TO have been unheard of by them be-
fore. Mr.. Albee's enterprise and liberadty
are not -one=sided in anything; and II is
characteristic OF the policy that obtains
I'm the theatres under his charge that as
much attention rs paid to the comforts
and conveniences of those behind the
curtain as of those "in front"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

"Sir Walter Besant. whose death is
announced was not only popular
writer, but an earnest, energetic and
successful philanthropist. His novels
are clever. but the chances are that
is II 10y the Peoples palace, whose
erection In the dreary, povery stricken
east end of London he was chiefly in
tersted In accomplishing. that he viii
be the longest and most gratefully re-
membered ~ Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

The strong individuality which both
Mr. owen and Miss Reimer give to every
role ,hey essay, no matter how limited
it's opportunities. is a matter OF general
comment among the patrons of Keith's
In appreciation of humor and ability to
give it just the right artistic touch that
never permits a point to be lost. both
these clever players are pre-eminent;
and II is said TO he often a matter of
surprise TO their fellow-players how
much they contrive TO get out Of parts
that seem 10 others almost hopeless.
Their individual efforts are always among
the most enjoyable features Of every per-
formance by the Albee company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Nothing could be more fitting than
TO refer the whole Chinese indem-
nifty matter 20 the Permanent court
OF Arbitration, which Secretary Hay
is said 20 have Instructed Mr. Rock
hill to propose. at the suggestion OF
our special commissioner himself
Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

THE spectacle or an angry woman
accusing learned physicians, or army
officers who have given of their best
TO their country, OF motives that would
dishonor a dive keeper Is as disgusting.
as unwarranted, as is thas OF officers
or doctors denouncing the morals, the
manners and the methods OF gentle
women and gentlemen who have given
OF the best In time money and work
90 prevent the spread OF what all
alike recognize as plague-intem-
perauce I'm the use OF alcoholic drinks"
Memphis Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

So numerous have become the requests
for souvenir photographs of Malcolm
Williams the first edition OF which was
long ago exhausted that the Keith man
agement Is seriously considering a sec
ond edition and distribution TO patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

II seems 70 be the opinion Of a large
number of his admirers that Mr.. NAL
colin Williams is this week, In THE Lost
Paradise" doing the best work Of his en-
gagement here; and It is "A coincidence
that precisely the same apprectative
comment Is frequently heard regarding
Miss Bergeres excellent impersonation
OF Margaret Knowlton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

THE approaching national oonven-
ton OF the Epworth league in San
Francisco Will have two meanings of
deep Importance 10 the city. We will
welcome and entertain many thou
sands OF men and women whom we
Will care very much 10 meet, and we
will be seen by people whose impress
sions OF US we viii strive 20 make
the best. San Francisco Call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

80 many fellows are trying on Mr..
McKinley's crown that the president
VIII have to wear q straw hat this
summer r"--Cincinnnat Enquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Ticket scalping Is 10 60 on In New
York in spite OF the vigorous attempt
Of the last legislature 10 check this de-
mornlizing practice. The prohibition
has. for a second time I'm New York.
been held unconstitutional. This is
particularly unfortunate, because the
Buffalo exposition viii he attended
with extensive reductions OF rates"
PHILADELPHIA Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Compulsory military service. de-
termined by chances OF conscriptlou.
- being seriouscly discussed I'm British
military circles. An army for imperial
purposcs-thc government without
their consent of a brave people-can-
not be had In civilized countries with
out the agency or some form OF con-
scription. n."-Philadelphia Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13
Ohdf Others
fire Saying.

II Is announced that London firm
is willing TO pay the expenses OF any
official delegates that the British
trades unions will send 10 this coun-
try 20 study the American methods of
trade. Doubtless such delegates would
gain much information OF value 10
themselves and the bodies represent
ed by them, but why limit the enter
prise 10 the workingmen? We have
been hearing lately that the employ
srs need stirring ny quite as much as
the employees Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-13

Last evening John X. Bemis and Miss
Grace Cliff Berry were quietly married at
The times., 1901-03-16
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Advances One Cent n Bushcl
nn nmIIish AdNices.

CHICAGO. March 15.-The advices in
wheat today were more bullish. The mar
ket responded readily, advancing lc a
bushel There was a decidedly better
trade Commission houses were generally
on the buying side. Both local and outside
shorts covered freely. a noticeable fea-
which has been on the market on pre-
yious bulgcs.
Liverpool was strong, 1-2G5-8d higher;
Paris was Id higher. Primary receipts
were 10000 bushels less than last year.
The most encouraging news was the i'm
provement in the cash demand. 100000
bushels here and thirty loads at the sea
board. our clearances We're heavy for
both the day and the week, $50, ,0J bushels
and 400 600 bushels, respectively.
Corn was dun but firm. There was some
selling by the leading bull interest. Com
mission houses and shorts were the buy
erS. The principal feature was the
strength in the July delivery, it going TO
a slight premium over the May. COuu-
try acceptanCeS were small, and cash pcO-
pie reported a good demand. Sales were
not ODtainable up 10 the close.
The strength in wheat caused a feeble
reaction in oats, with some covering by
smaller local shorts. An effort was made
by bulls to advance riccs, with little cf-
feet Cash oats sOl1 Sul-4c higher than
yesterday, but NJ large business was Ic-
ported.
Provisions were strong and higher on
the light hog movement and because of
good cash demand for both meats and
lard, especially for export. Packers led
vestment demand. The offerings were
from proiit-taking longs. part Of the same
coming from the leading holders The
closing was firm at the advance.
The times., 1901-03-16
TO FORCE BUILDING PERMIT.
Frederick Miller Files Petition for
writ of MHndnmus.

Frederick J. Miller yesterday fled a pc
tition in the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict asking that writ of mandamus be
issued against John =. Brady Inspector
of Buildings, TO compel him to grant the
petitioner a permit to build two houses
on lots at the corner of Tenth and /
Streets southeast and to compel the Com
missiouers to withdraw their opposition
to the granting of the permit. 1t is oX-
plaiucd that Miller owns two lots at the
place mentioned. each being sixteen feet
in width He states that he has applied
and done all else which the law requires.
notwithstanding this, he says, the Build
ing Inspector refuses TO grant him per
NIT to build.
Niller's petition was presented by his
attorney. g. +. Leighton. to Justice Cole.
who issued a rule requiring the defend
ants 10 show cause on March 20 next why
the writ asked for should not be granted.
The times., 1901-03-16

A Firm Undertone Maintained, How
ever. With Buoynncy at the Open
fng-Buyiug Retarded by Absence
of Information From Coal Fields.
NEW YORK. March 15.-Trading in to-
DAYS stock market was again charac-
tcrized by general firmness, which, in
some instances. developed into positive
Huoyaucy Enquiry for developments of
importance 70 which the course Of prices
could be assigned was unsuccessful.
'Thc market showed little heavy manipu-
lative purchases in various directions,
and while the days total dealings at
tanned a fairly large aggregate, commits
sion houses again complained OF the in
activity of their customers. London was
a fairly large buyer of stocks in this
market. particularly of the lower grade
issues. and. in addition, reported a strong
market for American stocks in London,
although it was said that the main in
fiucncc there was the buying from this
side Of the water.
Only few statements of traffic We're
submitted and little that was actually
new bearing on the particular stocks. The
street was again abundantly supplied
with Tumors and reports. which. on aC-
count of the cheerful character Of the
market, were equally as effective as would
have been the announcements Of facts.
Even the gossip in question. however
was wanting in novelty and continued on
the same lines as in the earlier part Of
the week
The railway list again furnished the
bulk of the days transactions. although
interest was rather better distributed
than for some days The local trac-
tiOn shares. for example. were exceed
inEly strong and active, noteworthy ad-
Nances being shown in both Manhattan
and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Prospects
for favorable legislation on the franchise
taxing law We're, apparently. the main
influence I'm this direction. and possibly
they were effective TO some extent in the
further advance in Cor sOlidated Gas
The railroad list showed some unusually
extensive movements, which were practi-
Cally all in the direction of higher
level burlington and Quincy was con-
spicuOus as q feature of the market. but
aside from the steady absorption of the
stock apparent. nothing developed i'm con-
neCtion with its pronounced tendency.
There were likewise material advances
IN Canada southern; Cleveland, Gin
Chicago. Indianapolis and Louis
Vile; Chesapeake and Ohio. Nor
folk and Western. Ohio Central. and the
anthracite coal stocks. Unofficial reports
from the anthracite coal regions set forth
that the miners convention had voted
negatively on the question of ordering
a strike
The a absence of any definite news from
the anthracite coal regions appeared to
he one of the chief influences in check
ing the advance. Some OF the lower priced
specialties were cOnSpiCuOuSly strong in
the afternoon dealings. cases in point be
ing Duluth. South Shore, and Atlantic
common and preferred, the Colorado
Southern issues and Mexican Central.
The times., 1901-03-16
New York Cotton Market.
Alleged PicISpockcts Held.

John Morgan and John Harzcs, the alleged Eng
lish pickpockets who were taken into custody
in the Pennsylvania Depot Oh March 4 pleaded
not guilty 10 larceny when arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday morning. When the men were
FIRST arrested charge was made against them.
but later pocketbook containing S075 was
found on one Of the prisoners. Since their in
generation the purse was identified by Hannah
j. Lee. The prisoners We're committed to jaiI
in default OF $3.50 bail pending the action OF
the grand jury.
The times., 1901-03-16
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-U. S Coupon 3 s, $5GOdl1; Central
National Bank. 106225; Capital Traction,
2l0a10t IA. E0l0i 3-S; Washington Gas, S2d
IS 3-4. 50aoS rs; Mergenthaler Linotype.
C0d157 l-2s, 1OM15S 1-2*, 50qI5S 1-4*, l0a
las ~. 10HI57 7-S*, 1Oa157 3-4"; American
Graphophone Co. Com, 50u9 rs, 1OOdlO.
After Cail-Columbia Railway SIS, 500q
10: Mergenthaler Linotype, 5CMl57 3-S.
The times., 1901-03-16

To qualify yourself for arduOus work you should
drink Heurieh's Maerzen. Senate, or Lager Beer,
for they possess properties which invigorate and
regulate the mind and body when emergency re-
quires forethought and coolness. Phone West 34
Arlington Bcttling Co., for case.
The times., 1901-03-16

suggested that now with thorough con-
troll the Pennsylvania people may razor
- more economical distribution Of divi-
dends.
The times., 1901-03-16

In this connection it is worth mention
ing that one of the rumors in the street
nealxe and Ohio stock is probably not true.
It is not thought by those that ought to
!;n6[g that any dividend will be given n:
stock before autumn, II tiia:;. Chesapeake
and Ohio was fairly strong yesterd ny
a1ove 80 80 but It closed lower than 1t
onened Norfolk and Western, on the
other hand, was doomed all day. ard
closed with a fine net gain at the highest
price on record. This stock is considered
one of the most attractive in the entire
LIST hV many.
The times., 1901-03-16
New York stock Market.

Corrected daily 10y W. r. Hibbs & Co. mem
bcrs Of the New York Stock Exchange, l419 +
The times., 1901-03-16

The Southern Railway securities attain
ed to a new activity yesterday, and to-
ward the close of the session they sold
at near their high prices. The common
closed at %, and the preferred at ~. A
fresh spurt in these stocks would not be
surprising The common especially is con-
sidered an excellent speculative purchase
around its present level
If any boom is intended for Western
Union il is perhaps held in reserve to
close up the bun movement in the usual
WaE.
The times., 1901-03-16

The reaction expected by many careful
market people did not make its appear
The times., 1901-03-16
Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by W. p. Hibbs & Co, mem
bcrs of the New York Stock Exchange, l4l9 F
The times., 1901-03-16
CHECKED BY LACK OF NEWS
The Stock Market Extremely Dull
on the Reaction.

4 Firm Undertone Maintained, How
ever. With Buoynncy at the Open
fng-Buyiug Retarded by Absence
of Information From Coal Fields.
The times., 1901-03-16

The Fries opened up, but later sold on
somewhat The preferred was above % IN
tbs first quotations. and it sagsed from
tbat level nearly a point The rumor OF /
ger per cent dividend for the preferred IS
again heard Others Of the coalers TOOK
the same course, though at one iIhe dl=4
nounced that The miners had decided
against a strike.
The times., 1901-03-16

Burlington continued the entirely re re-
D,ari5ahle boom begun more than week
aco around l45. Il soon sold above l29; %;
a gain Of points from the close 5;,'i %
,i-,i1Tsda,. The talk of per cent dlNl-
drnG is continued persistcntly, ana al
though this advance in the rate is not
protrIbIe at this time. the rumor Is IS a
in,atsnt ono while the boom is on. There
- .,Iso renewals of the story that the
system is to be taken in by the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern. ne So
Curitles of these two lines advanced yes
teTCav with Burlington.
The times., 1901-03-16

The Chicago Terminal securities came
into prominence among the many low
The prsfeIred advanced three points and
the common one point. In good quarters
it vas said that these stocks are likely
10 60 much higher Mr. Hartman prob
abIv has some good plan Tor getting out
a7I there is In the company. 1t is possible
that there is a Union Station plan Of
some kind for the many systems using
fhe Terminal lines. The Terminals are
not booming for the first time in their
history. The preferred sold at 80 and bet
ter at one time.
The times., 1901-03-16

The feature Of the industrial list was 10 80.
1,,,ll Trust which soon advanced TO lZ5.
The numerous bullish arguments regard
ing the stock are having their effect Win
the potent aid Of shrewd manlpui2uoin N, n
Inc day and friends Of the company SAID
that if would be likely TO get much higher
in the near future. Sugar went aooye l4I
ON good buying. but later sold on II
shows much strength, however.
The times., 1901-03-16
kO C, O, D, OR DEPOSIT SCHEME,

For years the cry has gone up from hundreds and
Thousands Of men. Young aud old, for remedy that
would rid them u the terrible result Of early fGes
or eKcessess or ~ tie OyerwOrk and worry that sap
the phy steal vitality.
The medical profession of this country seemed
roweress 90 cope with the appalling and disastrous
diseases aud suuoylug weaknesses Of men resulting
from violation of Natures laws.