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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
London's Future Growth.

What will the population OF London be
In 1902 This Is no mere question OF curl
osity IL must shortly engage Parliament.
for II Is because the answers given 10 ~
are 80 divergent that London's water
supply question is so complex Each plan
that is proposed for insuring TO London
ers enough water 10 drink and battle In Is
based on calculation OF London's prob
able popula tlon fifty years hence. Royal
commissions and experts have put the
figure at anything from 100000 10 9,-
100000. other authorities denounce these
conjecttures as absurd and an increase
10 1900. 900 is predicted as the more like
" imitation. A city OF that population Ia
sufficiently appalling 20 put one In love
with the still more sober estimate Of Mr..
Pryce Williams, who, IN a paper read
some years ago before the Statistical So
ciety, argued that limit be placed on all
sublunary things. and that the breaking
point in Jondons growth will be reached
when her children number S,oo0000.-
London Chronicle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
FATAL INJURIES.
Thomas McMauIs Hurt al 0nsco
Dies al R. |. Hospital.

Thomas McManus, IS years old, OF
oneco. Conn. died at the Rhode Island
hospital at 1ll5 o'clock last night from
injuries received while working upon a
stone crusher at Oneco, Conn.
McManus was feeding a stone crusher
In the yard OF Norcross Bros yesterday
morning about o'clock when piece Of
steel went into the crusher along with
the stone. causing a breaksge in the
crusher. A flying piece of steel struck
McManus in the face. breaking his jaw
and nose. as well as decorating and
bruising his face in shocking manner.
AS medical aid was not TO be obtained
in the vicinity, McManus was put upon
the train that leaves oneco at about IL
a. m, and arrived in this city shortly af-
ter noon. He was Immediately taken to
the Rhode Island hospital. where an
operation was performed to set the frac-
tured bones at o'clock yesterday.
The man got along very well until
about IL o'clock last night when his
temperature increased TO an alarming
rate. and within few minutes he was
dead. AS the circumstances OF the change
were somewhat peculiar an autopsy Will
be held this morning
Relatives who visited McManus at the
hospital had not left the city late last
night, and they were informed OF his
death. Arrangements were made by
them with a local undertaken for the re-
moval OF the body to Oneco. Conn, after
the autopsy --as been performed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
Sugar as q Food,

Sugars and starches. the British sci
entists are now pointing out. belong TO
the same chemical family. and all the
starch we eat is converted into sugar of
one kind or another I'm the process OF di-
gestion before IL can be utilized for the
bodys nutrition. Now. the sugars are
energy or force producers. and when they
are oxidized I'm the tissues they give orr
gin 90 carbonic acid gas and water as
waste products, giving us heat and "the
cower of doing work as our bodily profit
Thus, scientifically, sugar is not a body
building food, but corresponds TO the fuel
OF the human engine. Fat Is "A better
food than sugar for force-produotion, and
II Is far more expensive. and II is not so
readily digested. Sugar can however. be
converted into fat. and this IL what DR.
Pavy regards as the real destination OF
the sugar, which lin the form OF glyco-
gen, or animal starch is stored up In the
liver We are coming thus To see that
sugar is valuable food for energy pro-
ductlon.
The Germans are increasing the amount
OF sugar which is supplied I'm the army
rations. and the food practices OF various
nations, or OF men doing laborious work.
show sugar figuring prominently In the
list OF their dictetlc items. The dates OF
the Arab are largely sugar. The West
Indian negro Is largely sugar consum-
er. Sugar forms part OF the diet OF Paris
horses, with the result OF making them
more effective workers. In training for
using sugar rations, regulated OF course
according 20 physiological data Alpine
climbers consume sugar. and cyclists find
chocolate an admirable staying food The
sugar question H. thus one OF much inn
portance. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17

an attempt to override the power OF the
mayor, the acknowledged head OF the po-
lice force, and charging that he was act.
Ing I'm coilusion with members OF the
board OF aldermen I'm the matter. The
hearing on the charges against the chief
was set for o'clock this afternoon.
The mayor appointed as a successor to
the dismissed officer. William III. Moss
but the aldermen continued the conhrma-
tion OF the appointment to today's meet
ing. Matters between the mayor and the
aldermen as 10 the control OF the police
are assuming an aggressive form, and
there are likely TO be further complica-
tions and probable appeal TO the courts
before a full decision is reached.
The chief claims that he acted under
the provisions OF the city charter I'm re-
porting the case OF officer Reynolds 10
the aldermen. but the mayor holds that
the charges should have been made by
him, II at all. The chief is under suspen-
sion pending hearing of the charges by
the mayor.
In the case OF Officer Reynolds the
chief suspended the officer, but the may
or ordered him reins7ated previous TO the
report of the case to the aldermen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
PEACE UNION
Observing Its ThIrly-Flfth An
niVsrssTy at Buffalo.

The Universal Peace Union organized
in this city May. 1866, by Mrs. Elizabeth
b. Chase and Levi Kneeland Joslin, is
now observing its S5th anniversary at
Buffalo, N. Y. This city was chosen in
order to accommodate the many dele
gates from the West who may attend the
Pan-American Exposition. The Rhode
Island Radical Peace society, branch
of the union, sent the following members
as delegates:
Mr.. Francis Gallagher "A vice president
OF the Union and the corresponding Sec
retary OF the society. Miss Julia b. G..
Plummer Mr.. C. c. Plummer, Mr.. Sam
uel Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey.
Following are some of the subjects that
were discussed:
Peace in Europe and America through
Womens 1nfiunece." by Mary Frost Ev-
ans OF Providence, r. L., international
Arbitration" THE Hague Peace Tribu-
nal" THE Obstacles in the Way OF
Peace" Conditions Essential 10 Peace"
Substitutes for the Military System"
Education OF the Young for Peace"
Commerce as Conservator of Peace"
THE Church as an Agency for Peace"
Peace the Light and Hope OF Mankind"
Peace Through the Laboring Man and
Woman" Extent and Purpose OF Arbi-
tration," Peace in Song. Word and Act"
by John w. Hutchinson the last survivor
of the once famous family of singers who
sang the songs OF freedom and emanci-
patton during the times that tried mems
souls"
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union and the National Council OF wom-
en- were among the societies that sent
representatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
Heat and Pain.

Heat will quiet pain. but Il must be a
dry heat 10 accomplish II. Hot-water
bags are excellent IL properly used; while
sand or hop bags, or ordinary bottles or
plates. perfectly protected by wooden
wrappings, are equally efficacious I'm Civ.
ing relief to a patient suffering from neu-
ralgia, rheumatism, bowel complaints or
Inflammation of any other sort. Frequent
changes OF these hot, dry applicable
so that the warmth is kept up right
along, will bring great relief.
Blankets are another great aid In pull
ing n patient through severe neuralgio
or infammatory pains, but the weight OF
blanket is. in severe pains, almost Inn
possible 20 bear; therefore. II Is we'll to
cut good. heavy bfHnKet into four or
six pieces for use I'm the sick room. Do
not hesitate to cut the blanket-the price
OF the best blanket would go but small
way on doctors bill. and it may restore
the sufferer to health; and. again, these
small squares will last a lifetime for sim
liar cases.
These pieces may be heated and tucked
around any portion OF the body the pa :
tient may desire; they will hold heat a
long time and will produce comfort that
nothing else can, besides inducing sleep
as comfortable warmth invariably will
A covering OF this sort will protect and
ease larger surface than can he
such appliance, besides having little or no
weight, and this TO the sufferer. means
much.
When a patient is not confined 10 bed
hot-water applications are excellent to
draw out Inflammation. but no wet cloth
should ever be used on a patient I'm bed
unless the cloth Is we'll protected by oil
silk: even then II is we'll 10 remember that
hot. wet cloths retain their heat but a
short time and that Il In heat not mols-
ture that quiets pain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
SMALLPOX.
Two New Cases Discovered at
Woonsocket Yesterday.

Two new cases OF smallpox were dis
covered in Woonsoeket yesterday. Both
victims were located In a six-tenement
block on Social street. One OF the pa
nine days. The other patient is a young
girl who is in the period OF desquama-
tion or peeling. The girl has been out OF
the Social mill for four weeks and at
tended ST. AIMS church yesterday. IL
can not be estimated how many people
have been exposed TO these two victims.
Dr. Monroe recommends a house TO house
canvass through the infected district
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
Remarkable Twins.

The remarkable Burgess twins OF Au-
burn, N. r., WHOSE identny baffled even
the Bertillon system until a few telltale
scars were found have decided they look
too much alike 20 live In the same town.
According to their story no one can tell
them apart but themsleves, and even
they at times find this hard TO accom-
plish AS IL TO make the resemblance
still closer, the mother OF the twins gave
them names which are almost Identical
They were christened Ray and Roy. They
are now IL years old.
Ray and Roy Burgess, during their ear
ly childhood were indistinguishable, ex-
oept to their mother who held the clews
OF their identity In certain small marks
as twists OF hair. sThs main character
istics OF feature and form to which the
great majority OF mankind owe their in
dividuality In appearance are exactly SIM
liar in the Burgess twins. Both have
dark hair. gray eyes, slightly fiattened
noses. moderately thick lips. long ears
and rounded chins. 1t weight Roy has
had the advantage at several different
times, although at present both weigh ex-
sctly lA pounds. Both are fye feet nine
inches tall
While children the twins enjoyed theI.
similarity, and played all sorts OF pranks
on their fellows. Having left schoo 70
enter business. however. they found that
noyance and even injury. All kinds OF
mistakes are made by a debtor stopping
the wrong twin i'm the street to pay him,
or creditor running down the other one,
who owed no one. In consequence, the
twins decided 20 separate and last week
Roy went TO the town of Keene. ~. H.,
where he expects to enjoy the novel ex-
perience OF having an identity OF his own.
RAY remains in Auburn although he has
also planned TO go where he viii have
the use OF his-own indvidualltp- BY
staying I'm Auburn, he is still mistaken for
his brother by his brothers friends, who
believe the latter may have returned on
a visit. Before Roy's departure for New
Hampshire the twins were measured ac-
cording 10 the Bertllion system at the
Auburn prison. The system proved sue
cessful I'm distinguishing them only be-
cause Of the discovery OF few scars
New York Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
0LNEYVILlE.

4 dead wire on Magnolia street was
the cause OF considerable excitement late
yesterday afternoon. The wire Il is be-
lieved has been ordered removed by the
city council but those in charge have not
yet done so. one OF Lyon & Delaney's
big teams from Pawtucket was driving
along when the wire came in contact
with the huge umbrella that was attach
ed 10 the wagon tearing n out Of it's
socket and nearly throwing the driver
from his high seat.
The olneyvllle Temperance cadets have
elected the following corps OF officers:
President Hugh F. Rowley: vice presi-
dent, John Lannon;. recording secretary,
Harry Chapman; financial secretary,
John u. Murray; corresponding seere-
tary, James l.. Goodwin. treasurer
James II. O'Rourke: sergeant-at-arms.
james Farrell; hall committee. George
Costello, James l.. Goodwin and Hugh II.
Rowley; auditing committee. Harry Chap
man. John Lannon and William Buckley.
Hope Council. knights OF Columbus.
VIII have their annual field day Sunday
on the grounds OF the Warwick club.
Miss Susie c. Lewis. clerk at the local
postoffice. has returned from her vaca-
tlon. and Miss Abbie Brownell is enjoy
ing hers at Bayside.
young man named Martin Walsh cut
his hand on "A piece OF broken glass at
the Earnscline mill yesterday. lie was
attended By DR.. j. r. Farrell.
Greek. who occupies the greater por-
tIon OF the corner OF Manton avenue and
Delaine streets with n fruit stand be-
came involved In row with fellow
countryman yesterday which was set
tied by an officer from the Chsffee
street police station. c kall Hffff 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
PAWTUCKET ALDERMEN
DISMISS A POLICEMAN.

Officer Chas. r. Reynolds OF the police
force was given hearing before the
board OF aldermen OF Pawtucket yester-
day afternoon, and the vote OF the board
was to / that he be dismissed from the
force.
The charges set forth that he had given
Information TO Louise johnson and EN-
ma Martin. two women who were wanted
for the larceny of bicycles. that the au-
thorities were looking for them, but TO
leave their wheels where he could find
them.
The women were afterward arrested,
when they told the chief the alleged
conversation On the witness stand at
the hearing they admitted telling the
chief OF police the story attributed 10
them. but said they did so I'm the hope
OF making their punishment easier for
the offence. They were fined SO and
costs at the time.
AT the close OF the hearing Mayor
Fitzgerald preferred charges against
Chief OF Police Rice. for alleged insub-
ordination. claiming that his report OF
the Reynolds case to the aldermen was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
Miss Fitch MIstook Him for q
Cat and Hurled Shoe at Him.
THEN HE BECAME THREATENING
Searched Her Room, Securing Money,
Watch and TrInksts and Mits His
Escape from the House.

'Norwalk. Conn. July 17.--It was a cat
Miss Cora Fitch thought early this morn
ing when she was awakened from a
sound sleep and saw two big eyes peering
at her from the darkness OF her room.
She threw her shoe at the eyes, strik-
ing a burglar full In the face. The bur-
glar was a new boarder who obtained
Accommodations only yesterday. He
told the landlady that he was the
illogical student from Boston.
Miss Fitch lives in Miss Louisa Ro-
mers boarding house on Morwin street
Shortly before daybreak this morning
she was awakened and she
saw the staring eyes. but was not
frightened.
Scat. Get out of herel" she cried.
The eyes continued to glare at her,
and again trying TO drive what she
thought was a cat away she became an
cry and, reaching to the side of her bed,
took her shoe, a dainty No. 2 with French
heel, and hurled II at the eyes
Keep quiet or I'll blow your head on"
was the reply which testified to the ac-
curacy OF Miss Fitchs aim. olive me
your money and Jewelry and give 'em
TO me quick"
Miss Fitch, frightened almost into hy-
sterics, recognized the voice as that of
the new divinity student While she
was nesltdtlnB between screaming ana
giving the burglar her money he flashed
a bull-eye lantern full upon her. BY
the light Miss Fitch saw his face and
was doubly sure IL was the new boarder
The burglar searched the room and
found s23 in money, a gold watch and
few trinkets.
You keep quiet, now" he said In
warning, and walked out.
Miss Romer had heard the commotion
and was hurrying upstairs, when she
met the burglar. He dashed past her
and escaped.
The burglar boarder was sancti-
monious appearing young man. Nothing
was said to him about paying In ad-
vance. He got the best room In the
house and the star" boarder's place TO
the right OF the landady at the table.
While other boarders had TO be satisfied
with one cup of coffee and a piece OF
pie each. the new boarder got two.
Such a nice young man." commended
Miss Romer.
Yes, so quiet and dignined." chimed
in another
TOO sweet for anything" testified
Miss Fitch, whose judgment was fnal
Now there's vacant room in the Ro-
mer house. and the next occupant must
furnish references and pay In advance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
''::::heakes. g:

Providence theatre-goers are enjoying
rare treat this week in the perform
snces OF "The Chimes OF Normandy by
tho American Opera Company at the
Providence Opera House. All the princi-
pals are I'm the cast, and while all are de-
serving OF praise special mention Is
merited by Herbert Salinger as Gaspard.
Local theatre goers have not seen such
fine acting I'm r long time as he displays
as the miser In the second act. 1t is "a
wonderful bit OF acting and deserves the
curtain calls IL obtains at every per
formance. THE Chimes" will be played
for the last time tomorrow matinee on
Thursday night the merry "Mikado" will
be revived for the balance OF the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
STEAMERS LEAVE PROVIDENCE
For FIELDS POINT
and CRESCENT PARK

LEAVE PROVIDENCE, week days. Z.
o, rio. 10.SO. ri. 1880. r12 1880, ri. 1870.
siS. ga .7so. S $3.50 $50 saturdays only. ii ic:it St
D. M. making all stopsl
RETURNING. LEAVE CRESCENT
PARK. week days. $3.50. Z. 1850. II 10, 'l1:4O.
1910. i;2O 2lO, .2:40 $40 's:4o. 4:1o. 't:50.
$40 $3.50 $3.50. '7:3o. 1880. 1870. 'l0:4o. (Sat-
urdays only, IL 2. m. express.)
rio, lO:3O. rl1 1880. rl2 1880, RI. 1:3o. RI.
230 rS. $3.50. RI. 4:3O. r5. $3.50. IS, $780,
RiETIujIRSNfNG. LEAVE CRESCENT
PARK. Sundays, 1910, 1l:10, 1910. t10.
2;1o .2:4o, $40. .3:40. 4:fO 1850, $40, s5:50
$40 $3.50. 7:1O '7:45. 's:l5. 'S:45. 1880. 40.
FOR FOR SILVER SPRING AND RIVER
SIDE week days, :. O., 1880 and. hourly
sundays, hourly. $3.50 a. m. 10 e:3o d. m
and p. m. Return. week days. g. 7:io,
8. 1920 q; m. then hourly to b:2O and $40
hourly 7:20 y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
THE CHARTER OF THE
Manyaesurscs Ir4s, Company.
~ Wssfminsfer Street.

~ WeSfmlnSf0F Street.
sxprsss terms givss b depostors the security q a.
double liability Of its stockholders.
ACTIVE ACCOUNTS Of INDIvIDUALs FIRMS
and CORPORATIONS will receive prOmp, s,d libera;
treatment
Money deposited on PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT
will draw interest at good investment rates. and will have
the security OF the capital and surplus Of the Company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
STEAMERS FOR
Rocky Point

LEAVE PROVIDENCE, week days, ..
rio, r11, rl2 RI. r2, rS, RI, .. 6:l5. |l:s0:
RETURNING. LEAVE ROCKY POINT
for Providence week days 1910 "i1.lo.
i:4o. dl2 dl:lO. '2:l0. 1910. 1910. $40. 6.
LEXVE PROVIDENCE Sundays. rio.
ri. rl2, RI. r, re, r. r5, ,s.
for Providence. Sundays slil5, f12:i5
1916 s2i5. '3:15 Hi5. '5i5. '6;l5. '7;i5.' Sis.
Stop at Crescent Park and Fields
Point only.
Stop az Crescent Park only.
q stop at Fields Point only
The Hopkins Transfer company will
call for and check baggage to destination
I'm Newport and jamestown
All freight should be unloaded on the
wharf IS minutes before leaving time ot
steamer 10 insure shipment. No freight
transported sunday
Large and small steamers 20 charter
for day and evening parties during the
summer season OF 1901 on application 20
q. BUFFUM.
Supt. transportation.
A. IT, WATSON. President
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17

Prof w. NJ Wheeler describes a species
of ants which raise mushrooms" for
food. They first cut leaves into small
pieces and carry them INTO their under
ground chambers. Then they reduce the
leaves 70 a pulp, which they deposit In
n heap. In this heap the myceuum Of a
species OF fungus finds lodging and the
subterranesn conditions fsvoring such a
result minute dwellings are produced on
the vegetable mass These are the mush-
rooms. which constitute almost the sole
food OF the colony Of ants that cultivated
them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
STEAMER QUEEN CITY
Excursions to Bristol

Leave Providence daily. Sundays ex-
cepted at 2:30 p, m, Via Queen City. Re-
turning leave Bristol ABS y. m. Via ISL
ander.
Time table subject TO change without
notice. VIII land at Seaconnet, weather
permitting j. A. PETTEN,
General Manager.
r. q. Box 1853. Providence, II. I.
EXCURSION RATES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
NOTES FROM KeITHS.

OF all the productions yet made by the
Albee Stock company, II is doubtful IL
any has been characterized by such
smoothness, and dramatic strength as
that of Captain Swift this week. Even
on Monday afternoon there was not a
slip or hitch anywhere, and the perform
ance possessed all the finished spirit tha,
ordinarily is not TO be looked for before
the latter part OF the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17

on Monday afternoon there was not a
slip or hitch anywhere, and the perform
ance possessed all the finished spirit tha,
ordinarily is not TO be looked for before
the latter part OF the week.
or the many artistic and highly credi.
table assumptions In which Miss Lisle
Leigh has been seen during the present
season, II is doubtful IL any has equaled
her effort In Captain Swift" The care
ful study. intelligence, and true artistic
qualities that are shown I'm her work. can
hardly be praised too enthusia sticaily.
and her depletion between pride, mater
nal instinct and wifey duties is one of
the strongest dramatic efforts ever been
Seen on the Keith stage During the
play. Miss Leigh also delights the eyes
OF her sex. and probably OF many male
admirers. by the display OF four superb
French gowns, in which this charming
actress appears to excellent advantage.
Mr.. William F. Owens impersonation
OF the character OF Mr.. Seabrooke. I'm
Captain Swift" will. by many, be con-
sidered one OF his most artistic and en-
Joyable efforts. The happy blending OF
pathos and humor is not only the work
which few comedians are capable, and
Mr. owens present effort cannot fail 10
add very greatly to the high esteem in
which he is held by local play-goers.
The quiet matronly dignity with which
Miss Helen Reimer enacts the role OF
Lady Staunton, ~ssH Captain Swift"
Is In strong contrast with the
delicious humor that has char
acterized her previous work, but
II is welcome revelation OF this popu-
lar actress versatility, and affords new
demonstration OF the peculiar adaptable
ity OF the leading members of the Albee
Co. to every line OF work TO which they
may be assigned Miss Reimer loses none
OF the freshness and charm OF youth i'm
her grey wig. and has never looked more
attractive than In 'he present weeks
play.