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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
GREAT CHANGES AT THE
ONCE FAMOUS PIER.

Has Narragansett Pier ever experi.
enced such change I'm its patronage as
that which is now patent to every per-
son familiar with the Queen Resort OF
| the Atlantic coast as magazine and de-
scription writer's have for years designat-
| ed IL? Is the Pier getting into line with
Newport and similar resorts; is there a
changing and making over from a hotel
to cottage colony?
Time was, and IL is less than a decade
ag ne, when the boastful Pierite pointed
TO a long and increasing list OF hotels.
or these the Mount Hope. later the Ber-
wick, has been demolished AZ was there
that the swellest patronage was 20 be
found after the Continental received It's
th-bow, owing TO visitation OF scar
let fever which in "a hours emptied the
big house
Mai Bradford. a we'll known Provi-
dence man was the boniface. and with
calmness worthy OF a hero In a moment
OF intense and trying emergency. was
accustomed 10 look applicants for accom-
modations squarely in the eye aud say.
yes SIR ~ per day'--and he had as his
guests the finest people OF the country.
Ihe continental is closed, and sign
declaring the house for sale. stares at
those who walk up the broad path lead
ing 10 the piazza. Other and smaller no.
tels nave vanished one by one, until to-
day the Mathewson, the Gladstone and
the Imperial alone remain OF the larger
and the Revere, the Atlantic Atwood the
MaSsasoit and Metatoxet constitute the
smaller ones with the Ormsbee as
catch-ail near the railroad station.
While the hotel feature Of the Pier has
tallen on, that OF the cottage aud villa
mas increased and become the important
one Mrs. Wheaton, sister or the wife OF
GOV. Sprague, is TO add materially to the
number of houses for yearly rental. and
VIII invest considerable sum OF money
In mat direction I'm the next two years
Others, capitalists, and private indi-
vidual for personal comfort, are prepar-
ING to build so that. by acquiring the
rights OF citizenship, as others have done
at Newport, the cottagers may. II they so
desire and In the not far distant future.
control the Pier to the mutual advantage
OF house-owners, hotel guests and the bet
ter element TO the town of Narragansett
and few will be found who will dispute
that there is great field for moral and
physical Improvement.
Narragansett Pier feels just now, and
keenly, the loss OF its casino. This was
a Veritable pearl, the mecca OF those tired
OF the strenuous life OF the city and vet
were looking for something which would
afford them daily entertainments. To the
occasional on-looker the casino was ever
the same; but even the blase society
FOUNDERS found something new every
day ~ the casino It was to them a
kaleidoscope. The coming and going OF
the richly attred bellies: the garden with
Its superb foliage and bright colors which
challenged the suns brilliancy and flung
back blaze for blaze; the swinging at
anchor Of the yachts I'm the offng the Sc
ductVe strains OF grand orchestras: the
mellowing influence OF concoctons poured
over ice which tinkled against the sides
of the glasses as soft-shod walters glided
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
EAST PROVIDENCE

Edward Cobb. one OF the many popular
young men employed at S. s. Rich's has
fitted up a suite OF rooms at Pleasant
Bluffs where he will entertain his many
friends. ED Is an expert swimmer and IL
those who call upon him do not find
him at his room on Bluff street. they will
likely find him I'm the water
A young man from Providence giving
his name "a Conley undertook TO tear
down fence at Riverside yesterday. lie
was arrested and " court this morning
was fined s. and costs
The administrative board OF the
Watchcmoket Fire district will hold it's
annual meeting/Monday. August s.
This morning "A diphtheria card was
taken down from house on Walnut
street. and a scarlet fever card nut up
on n house at Riverside by the health Of
ficer
Oversecr OF the Poor Mason r. Wood
is spending the day with his fellow over
seers at the Pomham club.
The society with the long name and for
short called the Horse Thieves will spend
Thursday OF next week at Crescent park.
This event does not want 90 be missed
by those who can get there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
SPECIAL SESSION
To Be Held by tho Common
Council Tomorrow Afternoon.

Tho common council will hold spe-
cial meeting at o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon for the purpose of taking action
on the resolution passed by the board of
aldermen some time ago, authorizing the
hiring OF 100000 for the purchasing or
land on Valley street for the construction
OF an overflow sewer from Valley street
TO the Woonasquatucket river
The land in tho vicinity OF the proposed
improvements is very low and after every
ratnstorm small pond is formed. and
when the hot rays OF the sun dries Il up
such foul odor emanates that IL Is a
menace 10 the health OF the residents OF
that section.
Dr. Chaplin was notified. and after an
inNestigation decided that something to
remedy the evil should be done at once
IL was brought 60 the notice OF Mayor
Granger. and as his honor was also de-
sirous OF having the matter attended 10
he has called the special meeting As
the council chamber Is being renovated
and redcCorated the session will be held
In the municipal court room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
THE TORRID WAVE HAS BAD
EFFECT ON PRODUCE BUSINESS.

The long continued and extreme heat OF
the past month may not be. as DIR. Cha
pin declares, particularly unhealthful
but it certainly is menace TO many
lines Of business
Among the merchants who arc begin
ming 60 feel the effect of the heated term,
20 an unusual degree. are the produce
and Sruit dealers.
Among this class OF business men, pa
tiencc has ceased TO be virtue and com.
plainings Of the most vigorous sort are
heard all along the line.
The complaint Is not that the supply OF
fruit is limited but that. because Of the
excessive heat, it Is extremely dinicult to
get tho fruit here in good. fresh condl-
ton
Moreover extreme heat has n tendency
TO Keep prices lower as the fruit must
be sold az decreased prices In order to
move 1t quickly. This, Of course Is an ad-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

dealer In produce said that the
protracted heat had effected his trade 70
large extent
We can't keep thilHIs over night" ne
saia. and so We lose great deal.
III u almost impossible for us TO keen
Vesetabies' and, OF course. that makes
them scarce and 40 the prices for vege-
tables are much higher than usual
Take potatoes. for instance" said Mr..
hrayton. you know the wet weather
lhat We had early IN the season made
them all run 10 vines and the result is
that there viii not be- much of "A potato
crop n Rhode Island
You see said Mr. Brayton. 9TH. wet
weather made the vines grow but what
potatoes grew this hot weather has
ruined.
"A tarner came IN here this morning
and told me that he went into his pota-
10 Held 10 dig some potatoes for his din
ner and could find only few. but the
vines were fiourishing
Potatoes VIII advance I'm this city
New York and Boston 81 per barrel today
ana before another week you will see
them ~ barrel" declared Mr. Rravton
THE reason for this. is that the south
ern supply OF potatoes is exhausted and
the potato crop I'm Rhode Island is
failure and We do not get the western
crop before October"
Ihe large and well known firm of
sweet * Co. produce dealers of Canal
street. made the same complaint regard
Ing the difficulty OF keeping Vegetables
and OF consequent losses sustained by
the continued heat
vegetables they declared, dried up
IN the fields under the scorching rays OF
the sun and therefore were delivered I'm
an inferior condition, while potatoes
We're so scarce that they were not able
10 supply their customers.
All or which goes to show that that
necessary article of food, - the petato
must be guarded with Jealous care if the
present supply Is TO hold out until the
west shall come To the rescue"
The succulent watermelon. too accord-
ing to Mr.. II. T.. Winsor. large Canal
street dealer, is so scarce as 10 render
'he price much higher than usual at this
season OF the year.
e.eeh corn, however, according to the
produce dealers promises 10 be plentiful
ana OF an excellent quality.
We may, therefore, eschew potatoas
Tor a time II necessary and solace orr
selves with green corn and Rhode Island
Johnny cakes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

COLE--In Newport. II. L.. 23d inst
George E. Cole. OF Pawtucket. I'm the
Goth year of his age.
DROWN-In Drownville. July "a Rachel
a. Drown, widow OF Samuel NJ Drown.
In her eth year
GREENE-ln this city. on the 2Sd inst.
Caroline Austin Greene.
HALI~-ln North Providence. on the ed
inst. Gertrude Gould, daughter OF Ashei
and Virginia @. Hall. In the 2fth year
OF her age
MUNNECLE-ln this city. the 9Th inst,
Michael +. Munnegle. aged 81 years
PIGEON-In this city. on the 4th inst.
- days.
PElRCE-In this city Gath inst. Rachel
Brown Iiill, widow OF Charles Andrews
Pcircc, In the Ssth year of her age.
STONE--ln this city. on the 23d inst.
LOvice II. Stone. daughter OF the late
Allerson and Sarah Burllngsme Stone.
I'm her 9ith year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
Twain and the Donkey,

When Mark Twain was I'm the Holy
Land he rode a donkey. instead OF walk
ing ahant- -Ais sight-seeins tours.
one day he and some friends were rid
Ing along quietly, when suddenly Mark
Twain's donkey got extraordinarily
risky. I'm the scufle one Of Mark Twain's
feet slipped from the stirrup. ana some
how the donkey got one OF his hand feet
In II. When Mark Twain noticed the fact
he gravely remarked.
Look here. my friend. N you are ro-
ing 10 get on Ill get OF. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
sUPREnAcY OF AMERICAN wopKmnN


visiting this country
discussion Mr. MeAdam stated
ony OF our workngmen technical education h
receive NNN"NV' "eS
ins statement not perhaps
dispute for there thousands
na education have secured MOI
work OF the 49, -
ron Mr. McAdan
leaders In industrial affairs scientific or technical m
esuOn out s Is narrow There
city who have taken what could be fairly described as very g
hhcai education and the same
"'" ." ohei
Unless the subject especially
take IN their work and In A.
mas been of the the no,oD
has In the
" rue also that the advantages education b t
broadens the mind and necessarily tends 70 m
- ND- 'OuucNo"
Splendid however far there 10 much % - A.
o 'ne comfort OF wongncn
ohe desirable plan would be to discover
enoea OF inducing the youth Of both o
xe no" much happiness dov,.u
tolL ""'u''" n'es OF their
Most pleasures dimmed BY but the man wb ~ -
~ sV"y WI" nd MS pleasures steadily tim,
and Its abos heavily upon him ~ '""'
everything that build mai.
ms WORK ana the natural and
"nicn nave placed him In the front the arht ~
ther Increased IIgentre reading '' 0' sun ur-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
Tn the Smoking Car,

Here's good one" said the man
from Denver. What's the difference be-
tween a pen and pencil? Give II up2 A
pen has to be driven. but a pencil has 10
be lead. See2'
"The automatic bell buoy beats EN-
both" murmured a quiet little chap who
had got ON at Cleveland. III rights IT.
self. Philadelphia Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

The bank consolidation. which The
News announced exclusively couple OF
weeks ago as about 10 take place was
contaminated yesterday. The News isn't
AZ e.g as some of It's contemporaries and
perhaps To that fact is due its -aAlll.,-,e
keep ahead Of them and give l,s readers
news when n ls news.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

AS for the Sunday school book il
usually goes to children who are not
ola enough to appreciate the fact that
the real literary treasures src hidden
In the secular libraries. There Is no
record or any genuine Sunday school
book working mischief 10 readers,
even If there is no record OF It's having
worked good. Consequently il can be
classed as one OF those harmless lit
tie delusions which the public likes 10
hug. and which all the scoffing OF the
Triggs ana other materialists cannot
take away. Denver Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

ite the important fact that the people Of
'"'s CITY are united IN their demand for
iree ticket transfers on the stree, rau.
ways. ana the equally important fac, ,na,
'hey nave the power to secure them when
'neF w uDout HE task OF enforcing their
rights as they are now determined 10 do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
Ohaf Others
'oT fire saying.


Secretary Root has wisely address.
cd himself 10 a closer connection be-
tween the regulars and the National
Guard. This Is today the weakest
point In our military system. There
ls something pathetic in which The
National Guards of the various
states cherish the Idea that they are
ready for service because ,h " hav,
Inuskets and men, when. as the United
states inspectors found IN 1895, not a
regiment is ready 10 take the field
until IL has been equipped, or has Of
hcers who know how TO keep their
men wei after they get them in
camp. Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

In all of his transactions, financial and
otherwise. Ar Marsdcn J. Perry has dis
played remarkable kecnness and discern
ncnt yet hc seems to have failed 70 real.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

senator Jones proposes to remove tho
headquarters % the Democratic Natiopai
committee to Washington. n reports are
TO be credited there will be serious oh.
lection TO this change as the people OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

The Spanish Senate has rejected A
motion for an investigation TO deter
mine who was responsible for the dis
asters TO Spain in its war with this
country. The rejection OF the propo-
silon for such an lnvestigatio dis
played much worldly wisdom, for IL is
An exceedingly dangerous subject. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

Mr Maclay Is gettine "a great deal of
iree advertising just now bat IL isn't
OF a sort that reputable writer OF his
tory would regard as valuable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

III Schley has been maligned-we
arc not referring 20 Maclay's alleged
history. I'm which the charges made
had no Just placc-if Injustice has
peen done by brother Officers or nigh
OFFICIALS, court OF inquiry will Get
hlm right, In name and fame, for All
time. and history will record hi- tri.
umph at home and give him due
need OF praise for victory won I'm
fight abroad. Minneapolis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

The recent action taken by labor
unions IN San Francisco looking to
the organization of movement to pre-
vent japanese immigrants from land
ing In the United States Is altogether
unlikely 20 meet with popular encour-
agement. philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

1T is improbable that the produc-
ton Of sugar will ever be abandoned
By the United States. At the same
time there seems TO be no reason why
American consumers should not de-
rive greater advantage from the enor-
nous supply which cuba Yields. -
Baltimore Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

national capital do not believe they should
be assessed for the enlargement OF the
Political morgue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
NOTES FROM KeITH'S.

one OF the strongest factors IN the
popular success OF the presentation Of
"Th4 Crust OF Society" by the Albee
company this week Is tn. individual
strength OF the character played by al
most every member of the company. and
each OF them so satisfactorily meets the
requirements that all NAV be said fairly
Ia share in the honors OF the perform
ance. No hsndsomer gowns have ever
been seen on any stage in Providence
than are worn by the ladies Of the com
pany this week and this fact alone
doubtlesly plays an important part I'm the
delight which the members OF their own
sex lind In the performance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

II Is doubtful II during the entire sea-
son OF the Albee company, Miss Valerie
Bergere has been seen in any role 10
which she seems better adapted. or TO
which she has given more successfully
the benefits OF. her own striking and fas-
cinating personality. than that of Mrs
Eastlake Chapel, I'm THE Crust of So
ciety" this week at Kelth's. Aside from
the merits Of the performance as a whole
and the splendid work done by the other
members of the company Miss Bergere's
impersonatioit alone Is well worth visit
to Keith's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

The latest Northern attempt at
lynching occurred In Wisconsin. D. IS
about time for the Wisconsin rspub-
licans 10 adopt some resolutions upon
the subject. t."--Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

IL isn't likely, however, that the
new schley-Sampson controversy VIII
nave the effect OF booming Maclay's
book. The latter contains no heroine.
and there isn't enough lovemaking IA
II 10 suit the popular taste. ."-Chlcuco
Record Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

"A little LIST ward boy. one OF four
summers. accompanied his next older
brother TO one OF the public bath
houses. yesterday afternoon. and in
sisted upon going into the water. Ills
brother protested that he was TOO
young 10 enter the water. Huh"
said the babe. ~ don't sec WHY God
couldn't make people swim when thew
were born" And with sigh he
watched a brood OF ducklIngs paddle
about near the shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

Another British cricket team is
coming over this fall We are will
Ing to admit in advance that they
will win most of the matches. and
that the only place they will get a
run for their money is i'm this city. III
there were a cricket cup we fear that
II would be lifted but there isn't
and we must not meanwhile forget
the yacht races. philadelphia In
quirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

According to our dispatch yester-
day morning, the British army au-
thorities have decided that in the fl,-
ture dismounted officers are TO carry
carbines instead OF swords when on
active service end during maneuyres.
This decision is the result OF the ex-
perience OF officers in the South Afri-
can war, early In the course OF which
IL was discovered that the display of
any distinctive marks of rank render
ed the wearer target for Boer rifle
men. At first the British officers
fought against the precaution of abol-
ishing visible marks OF rank. bur II
was not long before they Yielded.
FEELING that more life and less glory
was better than more glory and less
life. New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
chatfbom
People.

A real mad huckster was seen AZ
thf fuplie market. this morning The
puohe marhet ~ now Dyer. Crawford
and South Water, aud fherc ronrre'
gate the farmers ana market.earelcners
who have truck 60 dispDse of. atso
the licensed hucksters who purVcN ia
the housewives. So sharp Is the com
petition for the Best stands that some
OF the marketmen arrive at 6 o'clock
In the evening, locate at curbing. and
sending boy assistants 10 a nearby
stable that the horses may rest IN
comfort, keep vigil over their wares
until the twlnkling stars begin To fade.
and are lost TO view In the greater
light OF the coming sun and the peril
pateric vegetarian dispense Is on deck
for bargains.
But this a digression. In one OF the
wagons which had been piled high
with green stun and fruits, prepara-
tory To a peddling jaunt about town.
this morning, was big box OF green
corn; the real Rhode Island stun.
Observe the capitals. They stand for
green corn as is corn--none of your
western trash. mind you.
Back OF this wagon stood horse
harnessed into an express wagon. He
was gentle beast. one whose daily
stunt Is TO tote enough trunks and
par IL to exc out "a living for some lazy
man. That's favorite occupa ton
Tor man who does nor care 10 work y
hard. He didn't have TO. for his SER
wives are not in such demand that he
Is Obliged To keep awake all the time.
Well this express wagon horse had
evidently breakfasted lightly, say upon
nope and pail of water.
In 'front.' OF him was the tempting
corn. lie sniffed. and the he shifted
again. Then he calmly advanced
about 10 feet and began TO forage.
wasn't that corn good and didn't
ne get few? Why II was regular
gorge and the horse did credit 10 his
appetite.
Eventually the huckster approached
and there was a scene.
The peddler let out a veil and at
tempted TO bang the horse on the
mead with big bunch or bananas
whlch ne, the huckster, was In the act
OF tying TO his wagon when the pill
fering deed was discovered.
The expressmans horse lodged the
blow, backed TO his former stand and,
with evident satisfaction munched an
ear OF corn which he grabbed from the
box as the huckster struck at him.
And the huekster?
lhen ne charged up about two dozen
ears of corn to profit and loss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

AS many requests have been made for
the presentation OF Nat G.. Goodwin's
great success, "A Gilded Fool" by the
Aisee company, IL Is possible that before
the close OF the present season that ex-
ceedingly entertaining comedy may he
employed as n medium for n new revela-
tion OF the capabilities OF that wonder
fully versatile and clever organization
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

a boy fakir holds forth at Market
square every evening He docs tricks
Win cards. ropes coins. etc. snd IN
q piping voice. cries his wares A. 1890
last night saw his father escorting
hlm nome. For wonder the liftel fel.
low did not carry his travelling Kit. That
appeared to be the only part suenori-
ing q FAMILY that the boy was not
called upon 10 do SO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

Mr.. william +. Owens makeup I'm
THE Crust df Society is another OF his
most artistic in that line.
and although the role Is not In any sense
comedy part, he plays it with a deli
cacy OF touch and an intuitive idea Of its
true relation TO the story, which affords
new demonstration of his fine artistic
sense and his power to give a distinct in
dividuality TO each new assumption.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

\ hrst-ci 81 Illustration of egotisr1
was heard az toe City Halt TODAY. A
gentleman. speaking or thc efforts Of
The country con. at Piitsfeld. said
that IL ruminded him az the remark
made by another bueollc officer who
said; 1T takes us and We can't
hardly"