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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
ANOTHER
COMBINE
OF ICEMEN
Manufacturers Of Artificial Ice
VIII Join Forces 10 Fight
Existing Trust.

There Is reason TO believe that the lea
trust recently formed in ths city, Is 10
have lively opposition from the manu-
facturers Of artificial ice, some OF whom
have already began to increase their
plants II is probable that all of tho
manufacturers viii come into the new
combine, which In a few days will be or.
ganized and will have ample capital.
The promoters OF the combine have en-
gagged some OF the best known ice work.
ers In the city, or at least the most popu-
lars drivers, who are now employed -by
the trust. and more are TO follow.
The men In charge OF the deal say that
as general thing private families prefer
manufactured ice. and that with a little
cost, that they can. with what they will
cut from two or more ponds go a long
way I'm preventing the trust from socur-
ing anything like a monopoly. The COM
bine claims IL will cut quite a figure In
supplying larger consumers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
RATIFICATION OF CANAL TREATY

Every highm minded citizen will find cause for r.o
ing The ratification OF the Hay treaty v the
States senate The vote emphatic one-72 to 6and
oeyon question that Americans overwhelmingly in
oi the construction of an sthman will be
way for the o world"
With the exception Mr. Teller Colorado the six
who opposed ratification of of Sou heru sgoe and
a[twisers who would possible United States an ted
nation Had they their way isthmia canal instead OF
ing friendly feelings among nations Of the world
would have directly the opposite policy would be
OF defiance and exusvene happily now no danger
the commission of such a national folly
The United States will quickly proceed construction
which xiii he open all et...
eonn eserving to itself the right protect its national
under all circumstances As route there is little doubt ~
selection OF that known the Nicaraguan The Panama crowd
done all its force its TO adoption b, 10 m
ure is complete and emphatic now actual work will NO
gin and the lapse OF few completed an euternr
world wide benefcence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
MARCONrS WORK
cannot Be Stopp,d by The
Anglo American Telegraph Co.

New York Dec lS.-That William Mar
com : wireless experiments I'm Newfound-
lahd cannot be stopped by the Anglo
American Telegraph company, even by re-
sort To the courts is the assertion of Mr.
Marconis representatives here
further state that ne cannot be
stopped even from transmitting CONNER
eial messages. They say the charter OF
the Angio-AmeriCau company. bV which
" claims monopoly OF telegraph commu-
hi'atoh between Newfoundland and other
places was examined by counsel for the
MaIcohl company before an attemut WAS
made 10 experiment in Newfoundland.
lheN decided that the charter would not
mlefirre with the sending OF wireless
mrHshSes tO and from Newfoundland
vNtn Tor the two years that the charter
ha Vet To run.
- ~ his laboratory at West Orange. y. j.
iholnas \. Edison authorized the follow
ins statement concerning Marconis feat
n receiving wireless telegran anhic rommtI-
nl'htlon from England. since Marcoui
mas stated over his own signature that ne
hoN received the signals from England I
hclhNe MIN aud ] think ne will carry A
20 commercial success. II A. n great
achleNement. ana ne t. n great expert
mpnter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "A hours
Arrived-Steamers Connecticut, Hazard
Virginia. Wise, New York; Rambler.
Lake. Fan River and return; City ot
Newport. Robertson. Newport and re-
turn; United states reveneue cutter Dex-
ter. Tugs James Hughes, Providence.
Barges Marie, George hughes
Sailed-Steamers Connecticut, Virginia.
New York Tugs Covington. Hercules,
WIN iowes. schooners Jacob S. Winslow.
weather permitting)
The schooner North Star, well known
In this port. went ashore early yester-
day morning on the old west breakwater.
near Block Island
The crew was taken of by the New
Shoreham life saving crew
IL is thought that the schooner will be
a wreck
report was current about town this
morning that the steamer Priscilla. OF the
Fan River line had gone ashtve on Ex-
ecution light. but the report is not true
for Captain Wise. OF the steamer Vir-
ginia of the JOY line was seen by
News representative this morning and
-Asvsays that the Priscilla passed him last
night and then stopped.
Captain Wise went as near 10 the
Priscilla as possible and learned that she
did not want any help. and would be
ready TO proceed In n short time
A little later the Connecticut OF the
Providence line, came along and laid near
by so that should there he anything se-
rious the passengers could be cared for
While definite news is regard to the
stop could not he learned, Il is whispered
that one of the large journals became
heated, and the steamer was obliged 10
lay at anchor some time, so as TO allow
IL TO cool.
The Connecticut reached her dock at
1890 this morning.
The big seagoing tug Prudence came
into port this morning with the large
barge Marie, both covered with ice from
stem TO stern.
The tug and barge weathered the storm
bravely.
Special services are 10 be held at the
Sailors home, Sunday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Reliance lodge. Of odd Fellows. accom-
panied by Grand Master r.. -. Lincoln.
District Deputy Grand Masters George
Amidon and Charley Thurber and sni,es
made a fratcpal visit TO unity lodge Al
South Providence last evening. the trim
being made In a special trolley car.
The evening was spent in speech max
ing, songs. stories and a supper.
Ben burgess. the latest addition IN The
police totce appeared in bran new pni-
form last evening and celebrated the
event bl srrestins Ned Clark together
with his horse and wagon.
Ned was under tho influence ~ liopor
ana would not 40 home and care for his
horse as ordered by Mr Burgess
" cost Ned $3.50 to square accounts
with the town this morning
The East Providence iIish school bel1
an entertainment in me Town hall last
evening Tor the benefit Of tho atbletlc
club connected with the school Tho a.
tendance was large and very eniovsbie
program was given
The funeral OF John Cr0uin was hofa
Yesterday forenoon a. tho church of the
Sacred Hear,
The floral offerings were very handeom.
and rrofuse. for tho deceased was N vcr,
popular Young man
The interment was az ST Francis ceme.
tery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
ENJOYABLE MEMBERS NIGHT
AT PROVIDENCE ART CLUB

AZ the Providence Art club. last even
ing, occurred the "Thrty-nfth Members
Night and the same was filled with rare
enjoyment because OF a chamber-muslc
concert which was given under the direc-
tion of Mr. John n Mason In all re-
spects the musicale was the best ever
given at the Art club and certainly one
OF the best ever heard I'm this city. This
was true not only because OF tho rare
talents OF the musicians themselves but
because OF the excellence and variety OF
ne musical program, as arranged by Mr.
Mason.
The numbers We're given by Miss Tora
Holmes, contralto. Miss Charlotte White,
cellist and Miss Josephine r. Organ.
pianist.
Miss Holmes possesses a pure contralto
voice OF unusual range and Of wonderful
oepth ana richness OF tone. Che was for
merly OF Lincoln Nebraska but recently
come To this city as the contralto OF the
central Congregational church Last
night was her first public appearance be-
iore Providence audience and she made
a most favorable impression, delishting
her hearers with her artistic singing. In
the familiar old songs "Twickenham
Ferry and "Old Black Joe" Miss Holmes
gave her hearers great pleasure, as in
deed she did In the wide range OF songs
which she presented
Miss Organ, now OF Boston but formerly
OF this city proved herself pianist of no
ordinary ability, especially in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
in SOCIETY

The tea given by Mrs. Benjamin r
Vaughan at her residence. 50 Waterman
street from 5 to O'Clock yesterday, was
a thoroughly delightful function. notwith-
hstanding the adverse conditions in the
world without
TO be sure. me condition OF the weathe
| was responsible for much naler num-
\ her that would have otherwise been pres
| cnt still over 200 braved the snow and sleet
| and found, I'm The bright and chcery at
| mosphere and delightful hospitality OF
Mrs NauGhans home, an entire forgstful-
ness OF drifting SHOWS or OF driving sleet.
The tea as " well known, was given i'm
honor OF Miss Margaret George. the
hancee OF Mr. BENJAMIN Vaughan. Jr.
The house, especially the dining room,
was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion with an abundance OF American
Beauty roses.
The dining room table way vtStUu Uf
beauty. with great centre piece Of
American eBauty roses. which contrasted
beautifully with the snowy whteness OF
the table, as well as with the whiteness
in tho world without.
Tea and chocolate was served from the
opposite ends OF the dining room table
and the following ladies assisted in pour
ing: Mre. Elisha Dyer. Mrs George
Ames. Mrs. Daniel Goodwin. Mrs. Joseph
Greene. Mrs. William Darte.
Mrs. David y Baker had planned 10 he
present and assist i'm pouring but because
OF illness in her family was unable 20 be
present.
Ices were served by Miss Mary Nightin-
gale. Miss Mary Watson. Miss Mollie
Wilson and Miss Hortense Weeden. Miss
Amy Aldrich, who was 20 have assisted
in serving the ices was also unavoidable
absent.
gray brocaded silk. with bodice trimmings
OF white Brusselrs point lace and dia-
mond ornaments.
Miss George was extremely attractive in
gown OF light blue liberty satin with
trimmings OF white chiffon. She carried
a great boquet OF Jack roses.
Among the many who came 10 offer
their congra tula tions were the following:
Ex-Gov. Elisha Dyer Mr. and Mrs H.
Anthony Dyer. Mr.. Charles H. George.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dart. Mrs Angus
tus George, Mr. Dan George. Mrs. H.
Martin Brown, Miss Marion Brown. Miss
Isabel Brown. Miss Blackwell. Mr. and
Mrs. Horatio Nightingale. Mrs Charles
owen, MIR Enoch owen. Mr. and Mrs
Ben Jackson MIR. and Mrs. Cornelius
Sweetland. Mrs. William Goddard. Miss
Rosita Rhodes, Miss Isabel Rhodes. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Briggs. MIR and Mrs e.
Richmond Parsons, Mr.. and Mrs James
Phetteplace, Mrs Henry Grant, the Misses
Grant. DIR. George =. Croaker Henry
Stiness, Prof. and Mrs. Munroe Miss Hat
tie Balch. Miss Guild. Mrs. John Camp
bell. Miss Jessie Campbell. Mrs George
Mercer. Mrs. George Parks. Miss Ethel
Parks. Mrs J. Edward Studley Miss
Studey. Mrs. Clinton X. Weeden. Miss
Elizabeth Nicholson. Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff-
rev Hazard and Miss Hazard.
Miss Blackwell OF st. Louis, who has
been the guest OF Miss Isabel Brown for
several weeks, returns to her home to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
DIE D.

Ar.LEN-Tn Mantle. r. r.. the 18th inst A.,
Wiley Allen. aged a. years, 3 months. 2
DAYS
BEIIANO-In this city. 18th inst. Rose,
daughter OF Ermino and Guseppino Bel
lano, aged year. months, 1 day.
CURTIS-At Clifton Springs. N Y sud
denly. Dec. l6. Jessie r.. daughter OF
BENJAMIN NJ and Mary a. Curtis Of
this city.
FARNtTM-Tn Woonsocket. Dec. IL. MI
nerva Farnum, I'm her l2d year.
GREGORY-In Wexford. on the 18th
inst. William Gregory governor OF
Rhode Island. In the SD year OF his age.
HANNA--In this city. on the 18th inst,
Alexander Hanna.
HARDENBERGH-I Dartmouth Mass,
Dec. is. Anna j.. widow Of Fayette
Hardenbergh, aged IS years. months
and - days.
IIlNES--fn Anthony II. J., Dec. is 1901,
Lydia. wife OF the late Thomas ]. Hines.
McNAUGHTON-In this city Dec. is.
Inez H.. wife OF Thomas McNaughton.
in the 10Th year Of her age.
sst-tsf.fNAN-In this citN.-on the 18th
inst. Mary sullivan.
VArGHN-In this city 18th inst, Annie
Marion. daughter of Arthur S. and Liz
Zle Vaughn. aged days.
WAIKER-Tn Lakewood on the 18th
inst. William Francis son OF Alvin p.
and Phebe j. Walker, aged years and
4 months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

( Feuerzanber CWalkure) which she played
with exquisite finish and marked intelli.
gence.
Miss White. also OF Bostsn. gave much
pleasure with her finished work on the
violoncelo
Altogether the concert was greatly ap-
preciated az was manifested 10y generous
applause aud 10y expressions OF delight
heard on all sides.
The program was as follows:
Cello. Elegie Slav. Edward Schutt.
Feufollet errlichter, August Nolck; song.
summer Night A Goring Thomas: a.
The Fir Tree. Op. rs, No. 3. b. Spring :
delights. Op. %. No. .. G, Forsake me not.
Op. u. 8, Robert Franz: old Black Joe.
stephen g. Foster: Poly Willis. DR. Thom-
as Arne. by Miss Holmes Piano a.
Mazurks, Op :. No l. b. Mazurka. Op. C..
No. Z. Chopin; songs. Ye who Have
1earned Alone. Tschaikowsky. serenade.
Schubert; Ccello obligatob. Miss Holmes
Piano. Feuerzauber CWalkure). Wagner
BraSin; songs. N'here'er You Wall,
t5emele), Handel; O. That We Two Were
Maylns, Sounod Twickenham Ferry.
Theo. Msryiels; In Summer Fields. or. Sc
No. :, Brahms The Willow Song. Sulli-
van' lmpatience on 2S No. Z Schubert.
Miss Holmes. Cello. Melodie Massenet.
Salterello. Daniel Won Goens
~ the close OF the concert the comnany
descendcd To the room below where "a Ro.
hemsn feast or sandwiches and beer was
enJoyod, blazing Are on the hearth
adding its share To- the general brightness
ana hospitality, meanwhile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
LOSS is $4,000.
Early Morning Fire Doss Much
Damage al OIdiOWn, Me.

oidtown, Me, Dec. 1S.--A fire which for
more than three hours threatened TO as
sumo the proportions OF a connagrailon
started I'm a livery stable In the business
portion OF this city early this morning
and was extingulshed only after property
valued at nearly $4,000 had been destroy
cd.
Six buildings. including the big box fac
tory owned and operated by the Jordan
Lumber company were destroyed aud a
large number OF stores and residences on
Water and Centre street were threatened
only about one-half Of the loss is COW
cred by insurance. The cause of the fire
Is not known. but IL is believed To have
resulted from the explosion OF "a kerosene
lantern. The fire started an livery sta
BILE, owned by Ephrain Cousins and con-
Quoted by Burnham Brothers, about 3
O'Clock and quickly spread TO the Jor-
dan Lumber companys box factory adj
Joining.
The Cousins stable with a large guam
uty or nay and grain was destroyed,
causing about $500 loss. The box fac
tory and dry shed filled with seasoned
lumber We're burned TO the ground. but a
part of the machinery was moved from
the plant and it is not thought the loss
VIII exceed $4,000. The Jordan COM
pany had $1,000 Insurance The machin-
cry saved will be transferred To the Mil
ford factory. Cousins hotel and a dwell
ling house owned by Mr.. Cousins were
burned, the loss on the former being
xooO and on the latter about $500. Against
this loss IL $500 insurance. dwelling
house owned by the Baldi heirs was dam
aged 10 the extent OF $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Nsalh Lord Rosebcry has proven that
no mistake was made IN placing hin, I'm
the list OF political disappointmcnts
whenever anything great Is expected OF
him he Invariably falls to meet the
emergency lic ~ n sort OF enigma. THAT
ne has had splendid opportunities to make
lasting impr ssiou on tho politics Of
his time cannot bc denied. nor can any
one assert that he ever made the best use
Of the chances given him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

So cold was Y at Atlanta Ca. last sun
day that the police "winked" al IA, open
wood and coal yards. Tho cold wave
came suddenly and the less favored
classes were unprovided with fuel. ana
yet the dealers seem TO have been much
concerned less they should be prosecuted
for doing business. Some OF them intcr-
viewed the police and were Informed that
the ratrolmen would spend the day at
points distant from the coal and wood
yards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
SHERIFF UlMtR DEAo

Rockland. Me. Dec. iS--William NJ
Ulmer. hish sheris OF Knox county. died
early this morning after a long illness
With complication OF diseases. aged
s. years Mr. Timer served in the Civil
var as captain Of the Second Maine Bat
tery. snd since that time had been in
business in this city.
Tic had served three fun terms as
sheriff ~ the county. and was serving
the fourth term At the time of hts death.
~ the last election hs was The only Re.
publican candidate elected in Knox
county, He IL survived by a widow and
no dsnshtersa RIlas s.ftnfNr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

The resignation of Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith Il 20 be regretted
for two reasons. In me first place he is q
capable man. aud in the second ne might
ss cabiiftt officer have been of great
assistance 60 the manhood OF Pennsyl-
vsnla in the nght against tho omnipufence
Of the Quay gang that is certain TO CONE
II may be. however that he believes he
can do better and more valuable work In
his profession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
Chat 4bout
People.

People from mp north where thsre
are snow storms that are storms.
probably do not think much OF similar
weather deiironstrat lions here Judge
this 10 he the fact. FOR the reason that
] heard Montrealte assert today
that up la his region Of the country
the snow fakes were so large that
good many OF them would weigh a
pound
Next To the comfort Of a quiet home
IL the unalloyed pleasure OF living next
door TO. I'm the other Half Of double
house. with a gang Of college students.
cannot understand why young men
who contemplate entering the ministry
and engaging IN professional business
requiring geutlemanly conduct are,
during their college career. so boorish,
rough and indifferent OF other peoples
comfort and feelings
To be awakened I'm the middle Of the
night by the yelling. wrestling, pound
Ing and stamping OF ones next door
neighbors is not a pleasant experience.
The GoSsiD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
The Gossip.
DENOUNCED AND BANISHeD

London. Dec. is.-Nithin ten DAYS. says
the Constantinople correspondent of the
Times. 20 Turks have been denounced by
spies ~ hostile 10 the present regime. All
OF them we're arrested. They include
Mahnud Rey. son of Isrsil kemal Bey
The sultan has banished all % mon 10
Hodsida. Arabia The British amba SSa b
dor presented the British note iu regard
10 the mining regulations 10 The Porte
on Monday. The other ambassador pre-
sen,sd the notes from their respective
countries Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

are not expected of him, even by his most
loyal supporters. His repcated elections
TO the general assembly are to he credited
to the general belief in his sincerity and
mcorrupubnty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Marsden j. Perry ought 20 he convinced
by this time that the city council cannot
and will not be turned aside from IT'S
fixed purpose OF securing ticket transfers
for the people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
A)haf Others
FIRE Saying.

'Signor Marconi's announcement
thht he has succeeded lu, transmitting
signals across the Atlantic by his wire
less system OF telegraphy marks the
beginning OF the twentieth century's
advance in industrial science, which
may easily surpass the wonderful
achievements OF the nineteenth CEN
tury. philadelphia Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

The slight blizzard touch which those
hereabouts fclt yesterday and today
should not lead 70 attacks ON the weather
clerk. N De has given us snow and
Arctic weather w has provided our fcl-
low countrymcn IN Texas with ripe straw
berries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Or carvin was returned 10 the house
of representatives st the specisi slcction
aegierdsy IN The town ~ Cumberland. The
sccior is = GOOD deal Of visionary and
pTaclaai rcs1ie "a the va y. rcls1m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Edison is certainly doubling Thomas
He refuses 10 believe that MarconI has
received wireless signals across the At
lanuc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Mrs. James l.. Blairs plan of pro-
Viding remedy for the 'ragtime evil
by encouraging the general public 10
gain knowledge OF music which will
OF Itself prevail against coon songs
by substituting an appreciation OF
better things is commendab bic and de-
serves popular support. st Louis Re
public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

The selection of Secretary Hay a. tho
orator 60 deliver che memorial address on
me late President Mckinley before con-
sfsss u = sasils glarlg haPRg- euc. secss-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

"A few years ago when wireless tel
cgraphy was first proposed there was
sneer OF Incredibly Even when IL be-
came scientific success there were
those who looked on II only as a toy.
Today IL is being used commercially
and there n no telling what the end OF
the development OF the principle will
be. philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

I'm the hurry tariff legislation for
the Philippines and the other islands
the Democratic minority is not going
to make any impression upon the
country by namboyant references TO
Imperialism. Glitterirg generalities do
not score In this age of the practical
The people want definite facts and
solid arguments Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

Has the Journal revised it's opinion that
the transfer question is one for expert
engineers and traffic managers TO settler
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

'tt Is only of late years that men
have come 10 realize that the war
vessel is simply lighting mschine-or
rather q collection OF complex ma
chimes In practically every depart
mont the man I'm charge ought to be a
mcdaniel engineer kansas City
Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

tary Hay is an eloquent speaker and was
a devoted friend Of the honored dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

II is a generally recognized fact
that the canals. even ia their present
relatively feeble condition. still exer-
else wholesome regulating and mod
erating Influence on the charges for
railway freight While the influence
cannon accurately be calculated on tho
oasis OF the difference between the
raliroad charges when the canals are
open ana those eNscted when they are
closed IL Is plain that IL the canals
were not In operation the cost Of
transportation would be far greater
But II Is mistake TO assume that the
prosperity OF one system is Injurious
10 the other, II both were rightly
managed. New York Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18
OSTEOPATHY.

The Clinical Department of tho n. l.
College Of Osteopathy IN open 10 those
wishing 10 take treatment at the nom
inal price of four dollars per month
Treatment Is given by scnitY students
under the Supervision ef regular prac-
tltiouers. All diseases and conditions
treated. and greatly benefited. or
cured Chronic diseases and diseases
of women are succialtles. our pres
ont clinical patients are all improv-
inr Examinations and treatment pri-
.tato. 40 DRUGS GIVEN Call at
room A. Conrad Building. 2s5 West
daily. 10 i;a ?. NJ Monday. Wed
nesday and Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

The reported unplessantness be-
the president and Secretary
Gage VIII probably pass away as soon
as the secretary acquires a greater ia
millarity with the presidents way Of
SAYING and doing such things. There's
40 such word as palaVer i'm the presi-
dental lexicon. - Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-18

There can he no question OF the pur-
pose OF the president and his admins
tration 10 enforce the civil service
rules ana 10 extend their scope I'm All
departments OF the government -
Philadelphia Record.