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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
An Underground Encounter.

Or. Gam. who is an enthusiastic ex-
plorer OF the mounds built by the ancient
Toltecs in Honduras and Guatemala, de-
clares that burrowing into their m1uldy
and mysterious depths is an occupa ton
fraught with many interests besides those
OF science. once. at the base OF great
mound, the indians pointed out TO him
the opening or passage nearly hidden
by bush He determined to enter 1t.
"a procured" he says, "a bit of native
black wax candle. which fixed to the end
Of a bamboo stick. and after tying a
piece of rope around my legs. by which I
could be hauled out on a given signal,
went down on my stomach and began 10
crawl into the shaft, which was sbout two
feet square and built of blocks of
squared stone.
After crawling for 15 yards. with great
difficulty. ] heard a slight rustlins noise.
not unlike the cracking OF paper; SO.
lifting the stick to which the candle was
fastened. ] advanced 1t as far as I could
in front of me.
"As my eyes got accustomed 10 the
gloom ] distinctly made out large voula
"a snake OF the constructor family--coiled
up At the end OF the passage. With his
head raised To strike me and his tongue
nickerne rapidly in and out OF his open
Jaws He was an enormous fellow.
could not estimate his length, but his
central coils were certainly thicker than
my thigh
At once 7 gave several vigorous Jerks
10 my signal line. and the Indians began
60 haul me out. while I assisted 10 the
.F usff f~ks
still holding the light I'm my left ! had
not retired moro than few Yards when
my foot struck against something solid.
and further progress was stopped on
carefully feeling first with one foot. then
with The other 7 came ~ the conclusion
that part of the roof must have sunk
In and blocked the way.
u was now In terrible position for the
Indians. 7 knew. would not have the
pluck. fearing the demon of the mound as
they 10 10 come in and clear away the
stones Keeping tho candle as far IN
front 81 mo a. possible I was pleased "a
observe that the snake did not seem In
clined ~ move.
n ierked again AZ the line. which fort
unateiy was not fouled by the stones and
after what seened hours Of waiting
was delighted - hear the voice ~ my
own trustv black servant--vho had come
ND with the bunch-quite close behind me.
arkfTTU n 7 wHr at rfrrrf-
The cave-in was slight. and DIR. Gann
was soon extricated Later the Indians
smoked out the woula. killed n. skinned
and cleaned a. cut " into sections like a
great eel. and stewed the flesh with chili.
~ proved to be az white and tender as
chicken. from which II could scarcely be
distinguished. and was eaten with much
relish but II n had only beer little
quicker 90 recognize an opportunity, N
might have been the dsvourer instead of
the dcvoured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
BRISTOL.

The following persons have been ap-
pointed by the council to act as suSer-
visors for the approa ching election; John
F. Brides. Fred Dheyer. Michael Flynn,
Jr.. Democratic: Fred IA Dixon. III. NJ.
Thompson, lie Baron C. Cobb. Repubn-
can.
The town clerk has been Instructed by
the council 10 inform the Suburban Rail-
way company that the sewer will he laid
in the middle OF High street. The rail
way company having been permitted 10
lay rails upon High street by the town IL
have rights. that IL will involve the town
in litigation
The health officer has been instructed
by the council 10 notify all persons whose
residences are on Hope street. between
Constitution and Burton streets. and who
have not connected with the sewer to do
so by Nov. 20. 1901
\ petition is being very generally sign
ed for the repeal OF the police bill.
Master Harry l.. Saunders. son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Saunders, fell from
fence YESTERDAY and sustained a severe
A petition has been presented to the
council by the following nersons: Mrs.
Cross: Mrs. Nellie De Wolf. Archer and
Francis De Wolf. asking abatement of all
alleged nuisance on Burton and Burnside
streets. caused by, private sewer. They
further request that said sewer he con-
nected with the main sewer on Hope
street Samuel Norris Jr attorney am
peared before the council in their behalf.
What came near yesterday morning be-
ing q serions accident occurred Just after
the morning train OF the Consolidated
road was passing the power house i'm Bar
rington. The inspector who runs over
the road I'm handcar did not see the
train approaching until so near him he
had barely time 10 escape. He jumped and
saved himself. but the car was complete
ly demolished.
Several building sites upon the Gibson
plat have been purchased nv prominent
parties out OF town and the transfers will
be made the latter part Of the week. One
wealthy gentleman from Attleboro. Mass.
who has purchased, intends early In the
spring erecting fine summer residence.
Several parties with lanterns last even
ing visited the beach In pursuit of white
fish which come a little earlier than frost
nsh The fishermen returned home quite
late with small catch.
Thomas i.ally. proprietor Of the Ameri-
can grocery. who has been for some time
confined TO his home by illness has 80
far recovered as again to be able 10 at
tend 90 his business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

That Joseph Murphy. the clever irish
comedian. has lost none of his popularity
was evidenced rs the large and anprecia-
tive audience last evening and his rendi.
iion or the role a. l@rrg Donovan is as
acceptable and familiar as ever.
That welcome ballad. "A Handful -
Earth" Was intoned with admirable ef.
feet by the star and 90 many an eye IL
brought a chasing tear.
The piay itself misht he pictured as
reproduction Of aErarianism with the
fame OF love incidentally appearing st
FIRE, but eliminating finally In climax
OF Affection between two true and faith
f,l Irish hearts This r. convincinsly ef-
fective from the rise ~ the curtain on the
Donovan cottage until its fan AZ the close
OF the fourth act when the bcgs are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
PAINFUL DEATH.
Charles frsdette Injured Hand
and Death Followed.

case Of lockjaw. or as the physicians
would prefer TO call it-tetanus-was re-
ported from Dodgeville, Mass. just over
the state line and 10 the northeast OF the
city OF Pawtucket.
Charles Fredette, Is years of age, had
one Of his hands crushed I'm machinery
week ago and he was taken to the office
in Attleboro of Or. Battershall. who saw
that amputation was necessary and pre-
pared 10 operate. When he started 10 give
the lad ether the boy asked him To wait
minute. He waited and the first those
present knew the lad leaped from the
operating table and ran out doors.
The boy went To another doctor 10 have
his hand treated. lie refused to allow the
administration of ether or the use of
needle in the sewing up OF the serious
wounds. The hand was bandaged. soon
the forearm began TO swell then the
shoulder and side and Friday tetanus de-
veloped, resulting in his death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

The entertainment offered az Keith's
Theatre this week is among the hest
seen there for some weeks There is
great Al, ersity in It's makeup. and
amusement is furnished for audiences of
all tastes ,he leading feature oi the bill
s probably Eelly's Zouaves. a company
Of local cadets who make their first tho
atrical appearance In this city after
aiming lsurels IN New York and Boston.
Their drilling. marches and wall seal
ing was most vociferously received yes
icrday afternoon and last evening. No
more meIitorious sketch has ever been
given on the Keith stage than that which
r. being presented this week rs VIII NJ.
Cressy and Blanche Dayue. While Mr.
Cressy still clines 10 the character Of tho
hornsiv old New Englander. the present
creation 10 almost extremely opposite 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
WARREN.

PRAYER meetings will he held in the NJ.
v. and Baptist churches Thursday night.
Amity Lodge. ]. q. o. r.. Will meet
and transact routine business wednes-
day evening.
Celestis Lodge, u. of p will meet to-
niRht.
Tobin Post q A. r. met and transact
cd routine business
The plans for the new school house are
under consideration now. and q decision
will he reached a. an early date when
The contract for building will he award.
-
Sovansett Lodge A O l. w will
meet In their hall on Main street. Thurs
dav evening
Mrs william kin is confined 90 her
home hy an attack - illnesS
Miss Ruth Drown is visiting friends IN
Dorchester. Mass.
The regular weekly meeting ~ The La
dies Aid society connected with the NJ
y church will be held I'm the church par
lors tomorrow night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
EAST GREENWICH.

Tn. first piano recital Of the season
at East Greenwich academy YVES given
last evening before a large audience.
The recital was given by Miss Jennie
Nav Weller. director ~ music az the
academy A. this was the first chance
the peopl. had - hear her play many
wer. present and they felt we'll satisfied
with what they heard.
The East Greenwich bowling team ~
the Pawtuxst Valley league iourneyed ~
Jericho last evening 10 cope with the
Orients Of the same league.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
DOINGS AT BROWN
New Senior Board Of tho Libsr
and Othsr NsWsy Items.

The new senior board OF the niber Bru-
nensis is composed OF James r. Littleheld.
Crawford r. Greene. Samuel y. Douglas,
Russell w. Richmond. Harold W. Mich
OILS. Eugene p. jackson. Walter X. Bull
lock Everett j. Horton. Arthur ID. Dud-
ley. George Burdick. Howard j. White.
Harold G. Calder. Howard H. King Mich
ael ". Costello The following executive
officers have been chosen: Editor-in-
chief. George Burdick: managing editor
Howard J. White; business manager. Ar
thur D. Dudley. The Junior board will
not be chosen for several weeks
The contract for the senior class pic
lures has been awarded 10 Horton Bros
The price will be the same as last year, 50
per dozen
Pembroke hall library recently received
500 for the purchase Of books.
The three Kneisei which were SO warm
~ received last year will be repeated this
winter. The first one takes place in the
assembly hall on Nov. q.
There has been quite large and enthu-
siasuc Sketching club organized at the
woman college. They will meet every
"Wednesday Afternoon and draw from life.
NO particular style OF work will be re-
ouireo. but rather the girls will use pen
cil. pen and ink. charcoal or the brush
they prefer. During the winter months
the sketchng will be entirely indoors
from live models. but in the pleasant
spring days landscape drawing will he
adopted.
Miss Moore. one OF the general secre-
taries OF the Y. NJ. c. A was AZ the
woman's college Yesterday and addressed
the active members OF the association
As n result OF the competition Robert
l.. Barrows, 'nS has been chosen TO fll
the position OF assistant manager OF the
Brunonian for the ensuing year.
Cards have been received OF the wedding
OF q recent graduate Of Brown. Al Wood
bridge. n. j.. Mr.. Ernest II Boynton,
90 was united in marriage 20 Miss Bertha
Huesdale OF Woodbridee. ~. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

beautiful greyhounds was the principal
feature.
The Baieys. who are crowding upon
the reputation made b. Johnson and
Dean. made pronounced hit at both
performances yesterday. their dancing In
imitation cf figures seen on the Biogra oh
at the conclusion OF their act being a dis-
tinct novelty. Others who went 10 make
up this splendid bill were Carson aud
willard In an act reminding one OF the
Rogers Bros and Weber and Fields. Mer-
ritt and Rozella, IN an acrohatic comedy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
psn-smsrIes- gseursio- Vie so.tor q
Msirsp r.. Oct ss-souNo rEIvse4o.

Ioin the happy thronR which will leave
Worcester for Buffalo on oct e. 1901. on
that date the r. 4 NJ r. r. viii run an
excursion AZ a round trir rate of $50
Tickets good going only on oct. - ard
returning not after Oct 20 and good for
continuous passage IN regular coaches on
any through train will be on sale ~ city
Ticket Office. ?. washington square. sss
Maln street and at Jnion station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
NEW PARK THEATRE

The white Slave. which was present.
ed at the Park theatre last night was one
and the house was crowded, every seat
being taken and nearly a hundred were
standing in the back OF the house. The
plot is a touching story OF brutal man,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

and tumble about the stage and have
passa bic act Olga Orloff sings one illus
trated song. and this IL followed with
moving pictures manipulated by George
NJ. Hale. and are one OF the attractions
of the bill.
The entertainment closes with a second
act of the opening number. and i'm this
there is some singing some comedy and
excellent marching and the entire com
pany take part
This program will be repeated every af-
ternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
APpONAUe.

The No. I Bowling team played the No.
2 team on wightmsn's alleys last evening
and succeeded IN beating them by taking
Two strings out Of thres. ,rxtua-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

who. through trickery and overpowering
influence gets into his power a young
lawyer, who is tho manager Of a Southern
estate Lacy secures all the slaves in
payment for debt. and thus obtains the
legal possession OF white girl who is be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

VINO deals in niggers and horses. IL vii
lisny and hard hesrtsdness personifed.
The character Is taken by j. Hay Cos
sar.
The play next week will be The Heart
OF Chicago"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

cleared away ana everybody rejoices.
Comment is unnecessary 20 Mr..
Murphys performance for he is ever
virile and he is supported by a company
10 whose members nothing can be meted
out as criticism except In their favor.
lha flIlI - Of "a ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

sketch: Esmathilde = Juvenile instru-
mentslist. singer and dancer; rascatel.
novelty acrobat. and the Rioeraph which
shows ten entirely new views.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.


Charles the Bold. John Dunsmurs
Louis NJ, kins of France..,,.-......
.,,..................W Walter A. Lawrence
Francois. Marquis OF CIarcmont
.,.........,............ Frederick knights
.hambertin. n.........,......T Thomas G.. Leary
Brevet................,.E Edward S. Metcalfe
btapeau ,...'...............,N, A. Lawrence
Pommard. d.....................,.,.N Neil Mcneil
Herald 20 the King g........,..J. X. Bartlett
Captain OF the Dukes Guard ...........
.'..'....,.,........., William Macarthur
Nsimond d....................,...A W. Hoyle
Lorraine, Dorothy Hunting
tstelles ......,....................E Edna Floyd
Princess Chic OF Normandy y.....,.....
...............,..,.,..... Marguerite sylvia
THE Princess chic" Captivating from
every point OF view. Being on opera COM
ique which IL IN say a comic opera. the
curious thing about II is that there ~ lots
of music In II and lots OF comic. More
over, still more marvellous II possesses a
plot, something approaching a real plot
The plot however isn't OF so much sig-
nincancc The music is The music Of
''rhe Princess Chic is uniformly good
Most Of II Is ensagins. Some Of IL is
exquisite
But this or something like il has been
said before. The opera was produced here
last season. No need of describing H. IL
was success then II II triumph now.
A good many Successes arc discreet
enough NOT Go try another season The
Princess chic" H. safe Indeed. it inn
proves with acquaintance marYelousiy.
IL is already staple. good for many
seasons Is the most successful produce
tion Of It's class for two decades We
haven't the statistics az hand but Al =
rough guess. we should say that Robin
Hood is that most Successful prcduc-
tion. The Princess chic is unsteady, !
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

shaun Rhue' will be repeated this ev-
ening, also Wednesday and Thursday
evenings and Thursday matinee. Kerry
Cow will be the bill on Friday and Sat
urday evening with Saturday matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22

PERRIN y c Howard, Wakefield: r
w Robinson, New York: G r kendall
Chicopee. w v Elliot, Boston l. Hensch-
'kel. New York; II w Robinson. III r
kearney, w G. Lane. New York q w
Pllsbury Berlin: q II Read. New York:
w r Croucher. Boston; II !. Burrow. Ap-
ponaug: !. Roberts, Provldence Ar
thur Stovell Worcester; Mrs W Green
wald New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of Al
dermen Of the city Of Alexandria, Va, held
January %, 1901, there were present:
Messrs. Hill, Dobie, Marbury, Curtin, W. e.
Sweeney and J. I Sweeney.
The President being absent, on motion Of
Mr.. Hill Mr. J. T. Sweeney was elected Pres
idsnt pro tempore.
The following were received from the COM
mon Council and their action concurred in
by unanimous votes:
Report OF the Finance Committee and com.
munication from Commissioners Of the Sink
ing Fund on resolution providing for pay.
msnt of city debt.
Report of Committees on Finance and
Public Properly on petition Of g. ID. Hopkins
ct ais, for lease Of certain city property also
orditano, relating to saue.
Ordinance regulating the speed OF electric
cars and electric trains, crossings and lights
on trains 10 the city ofAlexsndris
Report Of the Committee on Streets on
the ordinance authorizing the City Engineer
to cut and furnish eurblng from canal lock
stone for improvements in the city of Alex
sndris
Report of the Committee on Streets on the
petition of e. z. Boyer for appointment as
foreman Of street work.
Resolution appropuaiing $l5O for repairs
to office OF Clerk OF Gas.
Resolution appTopnsting s115 for repairs
to City Hail.
Report of COMMITTEES on Public Properly
on resolution for renting fish wharf for one
year instead Of nine months.
Resoluo ion providing for the abolition Of
the Board Of Police Commissioners.
The board then adjourned.
1T. SWEENEY, President pro TEN.
Teste LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
WEDNESDAY, EVENING. JAN. %, 1901,

THE British people ignored or con-
doned many sins of their government,
both of omission and commission, De-
cause of the love. veneralion and re-
spsct they had for their late
model Queen. They are not Ike
" to be so regsrdful OF the
ssnsibililies of her successor, high 90
the estimation in which they now hold
him may be. There are many OIL DIS
subisc,s who are opposed to the war
against the Beers, and es Great British
has already achieved all the honor sne
can possibly get out OF that war; Tue
sooner he brings it to close, the better
for him, and for the people who are taxed
to prosecute it. George III listened 81
last to tie peace makers OF Dis oouD.
try. 10 the war OF the Revolution. ana
Edward VII would do we'll to follow
his example, especially as the cause OF
the Beers is infinitely more just IMAM
was that of the Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23

ITHAs been stated In some OF the
Northern republican newspapers that
the reason that induced President Nc
Kinley to revoke his order to commence
hostilities against Venezuela, In behalf
of Northern syndicate that has pos
session of an asphalt lake 10 that coun-
try, is his desire to prove to the world
that bis policy is peaceful, and that he
does not desire ITO Infringe upon the
rights of weaker nations" Why, GER
tainly he doesn't and all that any man
has to do to convince himself OF the
truth of this remarkable statement, is to
revert to the history OF Mr.. McKinley's
administration, and to the cases OF Ha'
wall, Samos, Spain, Cuba, Porto Rico,
the Philippine Islands and China. A
great many republicans evidently I'M
agine that the majority of the people OF
this country are the veriest simpletons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23

and placing the police under the control of
the City Council was referred to the Joint
Committee on Police aud General Laws.
An ordinance TO lease q portion Of the city
property to Geo. d. HoT kiDs, his anocistes
and assigns, was reported fsvorsby by the
Joint Committee on Finance and Public Prop
er'y. Messrs. Psf, Burke and aver were
appointed special committee TO nfer WITH
Mr.. Hopkins The COMMITTEES retired ard
after recess returned and reported recon-
mending that the matter be recommitted to
the joint Committee on Finance ans Public
Property, and the repor. was adopted,
The board then adjourned.
HUBERT SN0WDEN, President.
Teste: DANIEL Z. STANSBURY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS
Washington, January %.
SENATE.

The Chaplain opened the session OF
the Senate this morning Ia offering
prayers for Great Britsin's new ruler.
Inasmuch as the Divine Ruler has seen
fit to remove the soul of the most illus
trious ruler of the earth, he prayed that
the power and the glory and the grace
of the departed sovereign might rest
upon the son who Is TO succeed to the
eminent position just made vacant.
"May the attractive and gracious
qualities of the new ruler and his long
experience prepare him to enter the
higher stage of duty with ell its re-
sponsibilities. Grant him and bis ad'
mirable wife Thy support. May the
nation prosper. Uphold the nation in
it's great sorrow. Sooth and cheer them
and 10 the end bring them into the
kingdom of God"
An elaborate basket OF roses lay on
Senator Elkins's desk in honor OF his
reelection.
Mr.. Rawlins, of Utah, made several
tempts TO rise to what ne termed q
question OF personal privilege and ask
ed the right to read several newspaper
articles in relation.to the Utah Senator
ial contest.
Mr.. Chandler objected and the chair
sustained the objection.
The legislative, executive and Judicial sp-
propristion bill was passed and the ship sub
sidy bill was taken up. 1t was unanimously
agreed that the frat reading Of the bill DO
suspended aud that committee amendments
be acted upon FIRST Mr.. Vest took the floor
in oppo sition to the measure.
HOUSE.
A prayer of sorrow at the death Of
Queen Victoria and supplicalion for
long life for the new King was offered
at the opening of the House by the
chaplain. He said "Todsy we as a
nation are called on by the ties of kim
ship and brotherly love to sympathize.
yeas, to mourn with stricken nation, q
nation bereft of sovereign, q Queen,
who, by long and, in many respects,
phenomenal reign has endeared herself
not only to her own people, but to the
people OF the civilized world for the
Justice, equity and purity OF both her
private and public life. A Queen on
her throne; a Queen In her family; o
Queen In the hearts OF her people she
will live. May the consolation OF the
Christian religion strengthen and COM
fort the stricken people, and especially
the immediate mem 0ers of the family.
Long live the new King-msy he be
guided BY the illustrous example OF his
mother as a Christian man-as Chris
tisn sovereign"
The District of Columbia appropria.
ton bill was at once taken up for
completion.
The bill making appropriation for the
expenses OF the District OF Columbia,
for the fiscal year ending jane 80. 1902,
and carrying $4,000, 900 was passed.
A resolution providing for the obser-
vance OF John Marshall all day, on the
fourth of February, next, was agreed
to. The exercises are to be held 10 the
hall of the House. The naval sppro.
priation bill carrying ST 100000 was
then taken up.