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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31
No Ugly French Soldiers.

There happened recently at Mines. In
France. an event which brought 10 light
the existence OF a clause I'm the Military
Enlistment act, which up 10 the present
time. Il would seem, had not been put in
force recruit OF the year OF 1900 pre-
scented himself at the military depot 10
enter upon his term of service lie was a
wel-bullt. strong, strapping fellow. but
his features were singularly repulsive.
His sstonishment was less profound than
his satisfaction when he heard from the
army medical officer that they constitut-
cd cause for exemption from service.
and that he was therefore free to return
TO his home The clause under which
he received his liberty is that Of No. g.
which resdss-lAF Extreme -ugiiuess, rrsrTtr-
ing from a faulty conforma tion OF the
features I'm want OF proportion between
them, either through atrophy on the one
side or a lack OF sympathy between the
two. justiies the relegation OF the recruit
to the auxiliary series. or even TO total
exemption. Pail Mall Gazette.
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sh adequate of ticket transfers over its routes Their
wishes demands have been brushed aside in spirit of bzes
have told they do what the
swing grant they will nothing Providence
citizens always been conservative but aroused they have
failed effective of their power, and this they will
do in the instance
Perry Union Railroad and its band
lobbyists poweress prevent the people obsnng
ticket transfers change the tides in Nagansstt Bay
No they will fight desperately but the battle will be losing
against them community of people who
they may political affiliations a unit in
their wriEg upgatefu copo-
privileges which they justly entitled which should
have been chee.fully granted them a decade ago.
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treme economy" of the French people,
even among the rich. Nothing is wasted !:
every scrap of meat and even bread
crumbs being saved and made into deli
cious dishes Of various kinds
vEven Ihe rag pckers OF Paris are
great help In this general system OF econ
omy said the speaker Every night the
old rags, bits OF metal and all sorts OF
refuse are left outside all the houses both
great and small, and taken away by the
rag pickers In the early morning
ne sale OF all this refuse amounts to
$4,000 day and supportS 80.O0o rag pick
ers, who live in a community in Paris bv
themselves. At this point Miss schmidt
paused 10 tell the story OF the rag pick
ers settlement together with a desorip-
ton OF The ways and means by which the
business is made so profitable. Even i'm
this business" she said. the same spirit
Of economy prevails. which pervadss all
Paris. absolutely nothing being wasted. ."
Turning 10 the more personal size Of
the people OF France. the speaker dwelt
upon the strict adherence TO the proscrib-
ed conyentionalities OF life observed on
every side Continuing the happy life OF
ehe peasants was described together with
their mode OF living.
The primeval peasant people" said
the speaker, ARE perfectly happy. per-
fectly contented and they have a certain
them from remote genera tons"
In closing her charming talk Miss
Schmidt turned TO another and an indis-
pensable side OF French life. that OF art
Art is n part of their life" she said
land that Is why we fftist 70 to Paris-to
find that atmosphere of art which is
part OF life there but which We do not
find here"
In dwelling upon this phase of her sub
Ject Miss Schmidt touched briefly upon
those famous masters OF French art viz. (:
Dagnan- Bouvert. Coxin and Dampt Miss
schmidt also described something OF her
life with Elizabeth Nourse al Penmsrch,
In brittany France. during the past sum-
mer. Attention was called 10 the fact
that Miss Nourse II the first and only
American woman who has been made
societaire OF the new salon, The Champ
de Mars. In her final words Miss
Schmidt made strong plea for the de-
velopment OF art and the great value OF
the arts and crafts movement in this
country.
Mrs. Charles ~. Beach. the president OF
the club, endorsed the suggestions OF the
speaker In most intelligent and graceful
way, which brought forth applause from
the club and response from the lecturer
large number OF excellent photographs
illustrative of the lecture were distrib-
uted. AT the close OF the formal pro-
gram delightful music was rendered by
the Estro trio and an elaborate tea
served by the hostess.
The table was beautifully decors ted
with yellow chryssnthemums, candelabra,
cut glass. etc.
Booth assisted i'm pouring and Mrs. T.. G.
Hawes. Mrs. Chollar. Mrs. George kilton.
Mrs. Frank Dairy and Mrs. Clarence Ryan
assisted IN serving.
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EMBREASO CLUB HOLDS
AN INTERESTING MEETING.

The question Is often asked, by those
outside the Freemssonry of women's
clubs wherein lies their chsrme What
system OF magic is employed which
makes the womans club a source OF de-
lisht which seems not In any sense to
wane as one season succeeds another?
The answer To these questions might
have been found yesterday afternoon
could the inquiring ones have tarried for
a moment in the beautiful home OF Mrs
r. r. White, just over the h!ll on Olney
street where was eatherd the Embrea so
club, and their chosen few friends listen
ing Ia a charming illustrated talk on
"Giimpses OF Paris and French Life" by
Miss Anna seaton Schmidt OF Boston.
The answer TO the question might have
been found In distant corner or the
Pawtuxet Valley where the Coventry Wo-
mans club with invited guests, met i'm
the cosy club rooms, at Anthony, listened
to Helen NJ. Winslow Of Boston, as she
told them. What the Club Should
Mean" and later enjoyed the club s
abundant hospitality.
The address before the Embreaso club
In the city was OF peculiar interest be-
cause of the fact that Miss Schmidt the
speaker. had lived and studied among the
scenes she so delightfully."- described She
began by telling OF her life in Paris with
Elizabeth Nourss with whom she lived
and studied.
Elizabeth Nourse, she said, was a New
England woman and "A descendant OF the
woman by the same name. who was ac-
cused Of vitchcraft and suffered the pen
atty therefor In the time OF supersti-
tion in early primitive days.
Continuing, ths speaker described the
Baby Farms Of France, which are con-
sidered "A necessity from the fact that
all French working women are expected
20 be free from maternal cares and du-
ties.
Continuing. Miss Schmidt told In a
most entertaining way, OF the close
pionage exercised over both young men
and women by their parents. "ln the
presence OF girls" she said. mo conver-
sation IL permitted except the most prac-
teal sort, such as talks upon religion.
morals or educational topics.
"A young woman" she said has abso-
lutely no liberty until she gets married nor
"A young man until he enters the army.
THE matter Of marriage. moreover, is
A prearrsnssd affair In which love plays
no part unless. perchance il happens af-
ter marriage.
Miss Schmidt called especial attention
to the fact that. though the marriage
customs OF the French people seem al
most savage TO us, yet they think their
way superior 10 the American way.
Why they say, IL an American girl
makes her own choice, how can she tell
who IL best for her TO marry what does
she know OF his character
Continuing, the lecturer told Of the Eek
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81 e D.

CROSS-Tn this city on the 30th inst,
Frances r., widow of William j. Cross,
in the sTth year OF her age.
DEAN-In Brooklne. Mass, oct 10Th,
Sidney Dean. formerly of Warren, r.
L.. aged 50 years.
DAY-In this city. Oct. 20. Olive w, wife
OF the late Leonard Day Of kilingly.
Conn. in her Goth year.
FOsTER--In this city. on the ceth inst
samuel Foster, in tho Goth year or his
age
KELLEY--ln Valley Falls tho Goth inst.
Mrs Bridget Kelley, wife or Edward
Kelley.
M'DONOUGH-In this city. Oct. ~. Mar
earet. wife OF James McDonoueh, I'm her
36th year.
MGLYNN-In this city. at the Rhode
Island hospital, Margaret J., wife of
Michael J. McGlynn.
SWEET--ln Exeter, on the S0th inst,
William A. Sweet aged 30 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

Admiral Schley about what would
have happened IL the Spanish feet had
appeared at Cienfusoes Is remnicent
OF a great patent trial once held here.
A very able patent lawyer had devoted
his time To the study Of an engine and
he thought he knew II. model was
presented in court and in a very able
and persuasive manner the lawyer
had got the witness on the stand. who
was a practical man, To agree 10 the
auestioners views.
As climax the lawyer said: III
| loosen this here" pointing 20 one
part OF the model, 1T would go, would
II not?'
Suppose you trg the other way
said the practical man.
The lawyer hoping 10 fool the prac-
ticaI man tried the way the practical
man advised and the witness was justi-
fed.
Captain T.emly found Admiral Schley
as strong an opponent as did the pa
tent lawyer the practical man, for
the admiral gave a convincing answer
as 10 what would have happened II
the Spanish navy had appeared at an
other place.
The EnSSip
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For the Automobilist,

The automobile has given rise 20 many
new styles With the dust and wind arls-
ina from trim IN the vehicle delicate fab
rics would he ruined. Thus. for the com
fort of the riders. come long coats of tar
fets silk or for cooler weather, others
Of smooth wool goods both of which she'd
the dust Most ~ these coats are made
three.uuarter length and are Of loose cut.
A Serviceabis design coming from Paris
is ~ beige homespun. trimmed with
stitched strsppings Of chsmois The coat
~ three-guarter length fastens with three
strars ~ the Chanioi- drawn through tiny
buckles. -Womans Home Companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31
::!:heatres. g!

The engagement Of Mary Mannering
in Janice Mered~sh' which IL announced
for three nights only and Saturday mat
luce beginning tpnlsht should attract the
attention of every theatregosr. The great
publicity given the book lends an added
interest. and the story touches a chord
In public interest not struck since J..
Fennimore cooper's romances first ap-
peared.
Translated Ia the stage and presented
In an environment OF almost reality it,
self, the characters portrayed so faith
fully that every anticipation OF the read.
er OF the story is fulfilled. II Is not to bs
wondered at that the new play has made
one of the greatest dramatic hits OF ths
year
To Mary Mannering, however. belongs
the chief success and credit. No star In
the history Of the modern stage has made
such rapid strides, or achieved so much
IN so little time. and notwithstandlng that
this Is her second season as star, shs
IL recognized by both the public and the
atrical managers as one OF the biggest
histrionic features now before the public,
Miss Mannering was for five years the
leading lady OF Daniel Frohmans Stock
company, and during that time She
achieved large degree OF success and
was widely known for her great beauty
and her ability. In selecting this lady for
the star Of his new book play. Frank
Mckee, the manager showed more than
ordinary Judgment and the pecuniary re-.
suits which have followed sre the best
evidence OF the wiseness of his selection.
Miss Mannering had long and success.
ful run al WalIacks Theatre In New
York. and comes here with the complets
production used there. A real genuine
treat is in store for the seeker after
amusement.
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The Gossip.
American Railway in Greece,

A company has been organized To build
a railway from Athens TO the north OF
Greece giving direct communication by
rail with the north Of Europe. Trains
will run from Paris through TO Athens
via Constantinople. Patras has the hrst
electric street railway in Greece. and an
American company is negotiating 10 put
IN electric power on the line between
Athens and the piraeus. In the patras
line the motor machinery comes from
Germsny. the steel rails from Belgium
and the electrical apparatus -trollcys
wires. insula tion. etc. and also the car
triIcks-come from the lnited states
pitteburg DISPATCH
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The Baby.

What Is = bahy7
The prince of walls. an inhshitant -
iaplsnd the rornlns caller noondsy
crawler. midritht brawler; th. only pre-
cious possession that never eNcites envy
= Kew that opens the heart ~ an classes.
tho rich ard poor alike, IN all countries
a stranger vith unsreskshie chesk. that
snters house Without stitch on his
back and is received ~ith open arms b.
syeryone.--lyondcn rid Bits.
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Chat 4bout
People.

Have you bought any apples this
fall? Rhode Island greenings are now
what potatoes were two months ago,
that Is In price. They are very scarce
and substitutes for them, far inferior
in haVor, juiciness and general char
acter. brought here from New York
are retailing At So cents peck, or
double the price asked for better
fruit one year ago.
The person who advertised for sale
"a piano belonging to a lady with
handsomely carved legs has his
match.
heard a speech last night In which
reference was made to the inadequate
accommoda tions provided for a com
psny OF militia to drill I'm. IL was de-
scribed ss "A hall built for civic
organization with a single floor"
animals, why over at Fearney's
on Exchange place, l saw cat hsh
yesterday.
A local newspaper man and the
agent Of well known society went to
East Greenwich yesterday on hunt
ing expedition.
They took two guns and = dos. Az
ter trsmpins all day they saw one lone
gray squirrel and shot at him twice
without knocking single hair of
his bushy tail
IL was too late when they reached
town to get into a market and nobody
about East Greenwich would sell them
any game.
DR.. Garvin got together an audience
Of IS people at Pawtucket Tuesday
night. II reminded me OF the old-time
minstrel show bills which used TO read:
30 artists, count them. 20.
Only II the doctor should start TO
count them | am afraid that most OF
them would get out OF the hall.
And this, in turn, reminds me that
! heard OF an actor who was boasting
10 another Of the guild that the show
he was with had experienced-the ex-
element OF theatre ire--the building
being completely destroyed
And how did the audience escapef'
oh We sent man tn wake him up
and take him 10 the sidewalk"
happened to he in the lobby of
theatre At matinee I'm the imrue-
diste vicinity Of Providence the other
day and was watching the types Of
people who we're passing through the
doors. Presently there came up 90
the box office countrihed looking
chap. about 20 years Of age. who did
not seem Al all AZ home. lie asked
the prices and WAS told that there
could he procured fair seat for Is
cents
Would you like 10 sit upstairs or
down." said the ticket seller.
"A don't know" said the young
man.
which IL the best7'
We'll. guess you'll get better
scat upstairs at this time. responded
tho dispencer cf tickets whereupon
the purchase was made.
The countrihed chap pasted the door
and MAS given the check tor his seat.
He walked into the lobby a few steps
and then turned back 60 the ticket
takcg and said sheepishly.
Is II the same show upstairs az Il
10 down stairs
And the ticket takcr and the com
rsnys representative on the door
laushsd loud and deep
Judge Advocate Bcmr's question to
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chairman the railroad committee told
OF Railroad the welfare which
OF
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ounsPetes captured both but
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

The announcement that Neil Burgess,
Americas foremost character comedian
would appear himself in that production
Of International reputation. THE County
Fair" has been enthusiastically received
by the local theatre -goers, and HIS ap.
pearance at the Providence Opera Houss
Thursday and Saturday, will be the seems
or big gathering.
Mr.. Burgess has been before the Amer
lean public now for many years and his
work as the aged spinster, whether in the
Widow Bsdott." VIM" or his latest
ana greatest effort 1.-The County Fair"
has been passed upon by the best critics
In the land. as true and artistic deiin-
cation devoid OF caricature. The County
fair IL undoubtedly the most successful
rural drama ever written and in the mat.
tor OF farm atmosphere IL stands far
above the old favorite 1.-The Old Home
stead"
The great incidents OF the piece. incluS-
ing the wonderful horse race, the county
fslr, and the corn husking are all retain
ed Miss Emma Pollock, who has been
appearing In English music halls. has re.
turned TO this country and is under spe-
cial engagement with Mr. Burgess 10
play the part OF Tags"
Among others in support are Sherman
Bowles, as Otis Tucker Harry s Rob
inson. as "Solon Hammerhead." J. y.
Fulton, as joel Bartlett" Edmund Bur.
roughs, as Tim" the tanner; Harry 2
Norman, as "Bill Barker" Helen Rell.
lantic Four"
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THE PARAMOUNT ISSUE.

There voter ha. made IN
his will support polls Tues
day. that relates
election results said without successful contra
ticket transfer issue.
inconvenience have
been put expense Uun Railroad company
pursuuv mighty course has perssteny refused sab
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NOTES FROM KElTKS.

marvellous little person. who like
Lochinvsr. comes "out OF the west" is
Lola Cotton a young girl who has been
puzzling the scientists OF San Francisco
with an exhibition which they cannot de-
eide Is trickery or mental telepathy. IL
IL is done by trickery. II certainly is Of
the best kind. IL though transferrence IL
is worthy OF consideration The little girl
while blindfoded describes anything des-
ignated by members OF the audience.
solves mathematical problems that would
stick" professor OF that science per-
forms the Chess knight Tour" from any
selected point on the chess board and does
other things most remarkable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

Victory Bateman. the well-knovn lead
ins woman, has temporarily forsaken the
drama for vaudeville. She is appearing In
a condensed version Of w s. Gilberts
exquisite play OF "sveethesrts" The
version IL In two scenes. I'm which Miss
Bateman frst appears as a young girl of
sixteen. and in the second as an old lady
Of fifty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

Two weeks In succession the manage
mcnt OF Keith's have been obliged to
change their headline feature, owing to
their success IN other cities Cinquevalli.
who was TO appear this week, was re-
tained in New York. and for next week
jacques maud. the rapid calculator. was
20 be the feature. but his retention in
Boston makes a substitute necessary
again
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

Mr.. Richard Mansfield will disclose his
latest success at the Providence Opera
mouse. Tor two appearances only Monday
ana tuesday Nov. Iith and 18th 1t is a
new new play "Beaucsire. an original com
coy IN nve acts, by Booth Harrington and
EVELYN Greenleaf Sutherland
The echoes Of the praise bestowed upor
this artists new creation have already
reached this city II is loud and en-
phstic. The character is one OF rare
charm, vital with chivalry. scintillating
win wit. Mansheld's characterizat tion IA
said 10 be the finest portraiture and The
most painstsking piece Of comedy and ro-
nance he has presented in years The
cast or 'Beaucaifen is n trrx-,ne
There are upwards OF 25 speaking parts
ana almost as many more people OF eX-
perlence 10 complete the picture of the
smart set OF Bath. when Beaucaire played
MS little comedy with Lady Mary and
the Duke of Wintersett FAR from be-
ing n drsmatiz9tion OF Monsieur Beau
caire. the author Booth Darlington ad-
mits that his book Is merely scenario OF
The play. .....
The picture OF the Beau Nash will he
the colorful background OF the comedy
but the dressing IL that Familiarity known
AS the Louis XIV. for the constitutional
monarch OF France only, the cousin OF
"Beaucaire, the barber was i'm reality
the dictate OF the worlds fashion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

'It is not surprising that the over
crowded countries OF Europe should
cast covetous eyes upon South Amefi-
ca. That vast continent only needs
some kind OF settled government To
become the home of a great population
and the scene of great wealth pro-
ducinR industries. A vast territory
inland IL as unknown as the deepest
iungles of darkest Africa. Baltimore
sun.
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The Pony Ballet just over from Lon
don. comprising eight young ladies in
series OF picturesque dances. are among
the headiners appearing in American
vaudeville. They are shortly TO appear at
keith's.
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Uhaf Others
fire Saying.

MANY OF those missionaries whom
Beverdge saw I'm China united in as
suring him that the popular feeling I'm
that country is more intense now than
IL was before the Boxer uprising, and
that a fresh outbreak IL to be ex-
pected in from two to Ave years. This
is warning which our government
should not and doubtless will not fail
TO heed. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

1T was from Austria that the sug-
gestion of an European alliance
against the United States came re-
Gently: IL IL In VIENNA papers that
we find the bitterest Trades against
United States commercial enoroach-
ment and the most frantic appeals for
coalition against this western giant
that threatens 10 overshadow it's Eu-
ropean contemporaries. Austria
Hungary hates the United States very
heartily and very bitterly and We may
as we'll be honest and say that the
hatred is natural" - Minneapolis
Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

"Ths Mckinley Arch association OF
Washington has started out well but
II will be able Unduestionably To
make the greatest effect on the coun-
try when the expert commission on
the new Washington reports 10 con-
gress this winter and includes the
memorial arch in its plans Of d glori-
ned national capital" - Philadelphia
Press.
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ct Is sound penal policy 10 keep
all knowledge Of the effect OF his
crime from political assassin. The
difference between notoriety and fame
can scarcely be recognized by minds
of this order Vet Il would probably
add to the punishment OF Czoleosz
could he be aware OF the utter indiffer-
cnce with which he has come 10 be
regarded by the people whom he out
ragged by the taking OF Of their chosen
head. '--Ney York Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

THAT an assault upon the president
or threat to assault the president "
inspired hy his occupation of the presi-
dental chair ought 10 he made y pre-
sumption of Law Every such threat.
every such assault should be deemed
10 have been Inspired hy some priest.
dental act and 10 he within the scope
~ tho Law whose terms arc under
discussion, Philadelphia Inquirer.
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"Thc wrong that has hcen dpns IN
Admiral Schlcy by these three wears ~
slardcr and persecution is not the
worst eject ~ Secretary Long disin-
gsnuous policy ~ has not hurt
schiey On The contrary. " has
crowned his Ions service With an add
ed u.umph. -7rhnadelphis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-31

"Iipton says the American yacht de-
signcrs are too clever for the British.
m almost the same breath he ex-
claims. There are no kris like the
American girls" hut adds that he will
never set married until he nns the
cup. The desigrirs mammas may
now help him out Galveston Daily
News