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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
THAT ST. CROX DE1oNsTRAT1oN

ihere mas been demonstration against the nonos.d
ne Dahsh West lndies to the United States II occurred a.
No winch though the largest popuous in the ro,
not the most important from or naval min, ot
ACCORDING 10 reports Representatives of the native o9 49,,
planting elements participated in the demonstration h. ,..
eou'ion means 1t is difficult to judge accurately at this 6
ou' IL safe to assume that it very little save
notoiiety 10 those who engineered it,
Inc so-caled Official element island is small br,
cses considerable influence while natives are not rh
on IN condition than they immediately after ,ha ,u
Inc planter class is lareelv Of
ana IL mas been permitted pretty much as res r -
Pfooaoiny was the planters planned and carried a., -,
demonstration against the proposed Of the islands u
manu- "ih h'''e or no interference they perhaps fear the m
aonshnen OF government by the United Sta would =;
manner abfidge the liberty they been enoving tJ .
snouu understand that under government in the world
'nu'iduai enjoy greater liberty than that the United s
iha the Danish government will be so imn,.ss.d t 49,
slfation as TO fail to redeem its promise TO transfer N.
10 grave doubt Denmark is a position 70 ir,u, ,
isions asked Tor In fact the longer retains her We,
possessions The more they will her She ko,v
ioiow The sensible course of accepting the fair pr;ce e
country and at the time rid herself of beavv aud
burden. e
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
BRISTOL.

Miss Mazie Nerone. chlef operator nj
the Bristol Telephone exchange. ended
her duties a. such on Saturday evening
after having served I'm that capacity fnr
II years Miss Nerone will he married tc
Arthur Connors OF Providence, Jan. Z, ai
Bristol Miss Nerone was presented with
purse containing Si00.
III Is evident now that the Byfield Pub.
her company has been absorbed by the
United states Rubber Trust. and II -
doubtful " operations will be resumed
there. The coal on hand. amounting Co
about 200 tons. Is being consumed by the
National India Rubber company and the
factory is I'm the hands Of the trust.
The death of Francis Kelley. infant
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Kelley. &C.
CURED Saturday az the home or It's pa.
rents on FRANKLIN street
Mrs. colt and her son Roswell will leave
here the latter part Of the week for Fiorl.
da. whore they will remain during the
winter
owing to the heavy rain fall Of satur-
day nisht and Sunday there are several
dangerous washouts I'm various parts of
The town. In some places the roadbed
has been undermined by the heavy How
of water
The public schools commenced their
~inter term this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
ROSEBERY AND THE LJBEPAI

refus
i'' mperhlstc policy In The IN
eli 81 VINO ptneVe II . absolutely uo,cara -
" iIs'he that the Beers should Tb.,,
,e o. the derison heped within ts ronh, IN
' 'ne reasons why II does epren
Afrea fairly Hosebs declaration tbat t " South
'nAt OF a free, tolerant '"' pney
there
-, nsHDerans method Of dealing ana II ever ,bet ~ @
aggression of history
20 " aunt Of The Imperaus p,., H.
49, Sfe niue Enganders' the $
name No favor ~ 10
80 annsn' to the island Of policy Of ho -
'neoS thnt every of be
'pppied 'hen the so-cared fnpe,., ,onTs.
7s.. -. 'sRe me standing OF their Liberals
'"oersl statesmen have -,
o'oN started eut rob r,,a.
" 'e history N the world n the
d.1 las'of The welfare entire earth seem.
s1cn nations should
point out that entire spers,.. 80
serious disaster the
oseoery IL tmuc
~ ' Anti impeaiT Liberals when men arc ar,sd g. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
ngineering Shams,

Rear Admiral George w. Melville Is
taking lively interest In everything that
pertains to the navy. and is paying special
attention TO the many freak inventions
that are offered TO the navy department
ana are claimed by their constructors 10
be able 10 wipe from the face of the
waters everything that floats.
IN commenting on inventions of this
| nature Admiral Melville said recently to
washington Times reporter: THE ave-
rage crotchety conceptions of cranks are
powerless TO hurt and easily distin-
guished from the solid and sound work
which engineering daily turns out for the
benefit OF humanity. But not so easily
dismissed are those insidious half-truths.
dinicut OF precise classification. that NAV
DC DC designated generally as engineering
The counterfelts are often so similar
IN form 10 the genuine device or machine
that the law mind IA readily deceived. In
thls way, individuals are fl5eced; the
press duped. and made the vehicle for
the free advertising and the promoting of
neretricious projects. and even the treas
Occasionally the inventor and md prnrno. prlIea
ters OF the sham are themselves deluded
ollt me rule Is out an dout, IL exceedingly
clever. charlataniSm-the taking advan-
tage OF the uneducated mind In special
subjects TO attain TO foul ends
The only preventive against this spu-
rious engineering currency is TO have each
aa44bti#E Eeetft- thoroughly tested by eX-
perts In order to separate the true metal
from the false.
The useless invention. the pretty toy.'
the racing machine masquerading as
serviceable and economical; the boat that
is put through a series OF evolutions.
tricks or fancy steps under the most
favorable conditions, as is a circus horse
covered with trappngs i'm the sawdust
ring and Is palmed off as a boat III for
commercial needs. for everyday knock
about use. are types OF engine ring
shams. Inventions that have not passed |
their experimental stage and are prema- |
turely, through the efforts of their pro- |
motors and hackers, made TO supersede |
some tried and true device only to be |
later cast aside, ana the fcNmer device re- |
nstated. are engineering shams There \
are hosts OF them.
Against all OF these shameless shaws |
.hese criminal counterfeiters of worthy |
md honest human endeavor. working un-
-old evil I'm the Industrial world with all
he force and feeling that Is I'm me, /
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
The Gossip.
S|DDONS FUNERAL
Remains Of Veteran Theatrical
Man Laid at Rest.

| final tribute OF respect was paid ves-
terday afternoon TO the memory of
George w. siddons, circus performer.
theatrical manager and recently stag
! door guardian at Keith's theatre this
city. The services were held at the resi-
dence of C. A. Lufkin on Claverick street
There were about two score OF the
Keith attaches present and relatives and
friends also came from Boston and other
cities
The most elaborate floral pieces were
q reclining anchor on a base OF roses
carnations and immortelles. the whole
about five feet high, and a wreath OF Iau-
rel HHd CaTnaTfon. These two pieces
We're sent by the employees OF Keitb,s
theatre In this city. The members OF the
profession who appeared at the local
mouse during the past week contributed
a large wreath of laurel and carnations
bouquet OF Bride roses was the firth
ute OF Manager Charles Lovenberg and
VIE. The vaudeville team OF Melville
and Stetsou. who were formerly associ.
ated with Mr.. Siddons also sent a wreath
of laurel and carna tions, while a similar
tribute was received from MIR ana Mrs.
Bewley
The services were the simple ceremony
or the Episcopal church. and were oar
ried out by Rev. Arthur NJ. Aucock rec
tor OF All Saints church The hearers
were all fellow employees OF Mr. slddons
and were Edward r. Dorsey. Henry A.
Vincent. G. A. Lufkin and Peter n Me-
Cfeady lnterment was in Grace Church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
STILES.

ITS mighty hahd 10 jedge BY appesr-
ances said Uncle Eben. when Won
sees man VIII a new suit o. clothes Won
nebber Kin tell whether he's got a whole
lot o money or whether he's les done
spent 1t alL"-Washlngton star.
How does YOU pastor draw such biz
congregations from society circies?'
oh. he gets good deal OF golf in his
sermons"
'lndeed?"
Yes; every few sentences he warns M.
not to foozle on the narrow path and TO
drive Satan down the nearest hole. -
Chicago News.
Ny dear Miss Billmore." sadly wrote
young Hankinsou II return herewith
Noiir kind note I'm which you accent nv
oner OF marriage. You will observe that
~ begins Dear George I do not know
who George is. but my name. as xou
know, Is William. Chicago Tribune.
Mes Brasg-I met that wealthy Mr..
Westron at the Cadieys last night.
Misc Nagg-Did YOU. indeed?
Miss Brsge Yes. he sat next 10 me M
dinner nd was pleased to remark upon
my hird-like appetite
Miss Nagg-Ah, Weii.hes a good iIdse.
he owns an ostrich farm. yor know =
fhiladeiphia frCss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

the band, who has had the leadership OF
me band since the resignation OF Mr.
Bowen II. Church.
me third selection. cornet solo. was
p.dS 60 py the new conductor and received
an overwhelming encore az well as n.
more tangible expression OF delight in
u sne shape OF an immense basket Of roses.
MI Siafke then played an arrangement
OF Nearer. Ny God. to Thee and M
the eonclusion OF second errrt----4yS,s X
pressnted by Mr.. McCabe with the baton
dinld ioud APPLAUSE
The remainder Of the program was d.
rected by Mr.. Clarke IN manner which
proved beyond doubt that the position
once held by the lamented ID. ". Reeves
Will be filled In a way which viii leave
gret. "
Mr. Claude w. spary was at his nest
In his trombone solo. and N was plainly
evident that each and every member or
the band put forth hts best energy toward
tne accomplishment OF the desired effect
Ihere was nothing cf which TO complain
and much 10 praise In the concert from
beginning TO end, and II Il is 20 hs taken
as sample or what Mr. Clarke Is 10
give MS audiences II is easy To bespeak
both success for the new director and
patronage for the band from now hence
forward.
The following was the program:
Reeves famous march. second Reei-
ment tby the late ID. w. Reeves)
Overture, William Telli' tby reau6su
e. -
Solo for eornet. Bride Of the Waves
''.'......,,.....-. -.+..,............... Clarke
Mr. Herbert +. Clarke.
tao Caprice. Bundle OF Mischief'
- new ..s.....s......... Ziehrer
tb) Characteristic sketch, Down
south tnewl............4....M Middleton
Grand scene from Parsifal "IGnlghts
=, or the Holy Grail ,........ Wagner
Valse "Cyrano" ".......... Frank Witmark
trombone solo, One Thousand Leagues
Claude az. Spary.
Suit Scenes picturesoue: uD March.
CD Air de Ballet (3) Angeus
HD Fete Boheme. ..............M Massenet
al lntermezzo Dolce far Niente"
b) March. New Englands Finest"
(1rst time), dedicated to the Ameri-
can band OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Clarke
TO third act of 'Lohen-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
DIED..

ALLEN--In. wrentham. Mass, 2sth inst.
Silas +. Allen.
BELLOWS-In Glocester. r. T.. 27th inst,
julia. Wife or Marcus A. Bellows. in
her o7th year.
BATES-ln Pawtucket. Dec. 2S Frank NJ.
BAIes. In the 59th year OF his age
BUCKL1N-Tn this city. on the 18th
inst, Harriet l.. 1lucklin.
CHAMPLlN.-In. Pawtucket. the 10Th
inst, Lydia c. Champlin, widow Of
Samuel +. Champlin. aged 20 years.
FLUHRER-1n Albion. n. Y. Dec. q.
1901. Rev Charles Fluhrer ID ID.
GARvEY-1n this city. 2Sth inst,
Thomas Garvey
HfGGfNS--in Fast Provldence. the 2eth
inst. ldella. wife OF Simeon X. Higgins.
aged 81 years.
JAAtES--In Middeboro. Dec %. Henry H.
James. aged 81 years, months. 10 days
LOOMIs-At Quidniclx. r. T., on the 2Sth
inst Ruth. widow of Joshua Loomis,
aged ~ years.
McGfNN--ln this city on the oath inst.
Harold Clarence, infant son Of Terence
and Margaret Mcginn. aged months,
4 days
SLOCTM-Tn Pawtucket. the 29th inst.
Arthur NJ. Slocum aged 20'years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

a new city government will be inaugu-
rated one week from today and from
'""' ''ne untl II establishes system or
ticket transfers the Union Railroad com.
pany VIII be refused all further privileges
IN the public highways Neither brow
heating nor csjolery viii help It. 1t must
grant ticket transfers or take the conse-
quences OF its stubborn and wholly un-
Justihasle defiance of the expressed will
of the people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
Chat 4bouf
People.

This Is "tarnatlon" weather. To the
boys and girls who received skates
and sleds on Christmas day IL Is GER
tainly very depressing season.
Darius Allen said that this would he
an open winter and, b'gosh. he hit IL
just right
watch for his next prognastication.
IL is that the worst storm of the win
ter VIII visit us on the 18th Of January.
Tomorrow night watch meetings will
be held in many OF the city churches
and the old year out, the new year in.
VIII be observed with service of song
and praise.
How different are these watch meet
ings from those which were formerly
held here.
dignified observance has supplant-
-ed-th -boisterous. frgnZfed. hy-
sterical eblution OF spirit which
brought crowds OF mischief
makers TO the doors OF the old
Gaspee street church. where the COL
ored brothers and sisters went villa
I'm their jealous endeavors to outdo
each other.
i notice that at the Hope club a
quintet of brass instruments will nlav
on the upper balcony for half an hour
after the midnight bell announces the
birth of the new year
ne performers are to get together
ana @ render That touching composition,
loot ensemble by Wagpadeverdi.
The Gossip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
Millions of Pennies.

| In large cities there has been quite a
public craze for squandering pennies in
| penny slot machines These machines are
TO be seen in drug stores, confectioneries
and other places where boys and girls.
and even the smallest children. fritter
away their pennies. II would be far bet
ter for the building associations TO ac-
cept these small savings from the young.
who would receive good dement's I'm the
course OF time. SAYS the American Build
ing Association News.
The Phoenix Building Society OF Chica-
go, and other associations. have adopted
the plan of allowing the savings OF small
amounts OF money in their institutions
Books are furnished without charge. and
Mr.. Hlnkel, the secretary informs up that
n great many parents have become men,
bers of the Phoenix Building Society be-
cause OF the mere fact that children had
begun in small way TO take care OF their
pennies.
Last year no less than &C S3S. 100 OF these
bronze pieces were turned out. a number
almost sufficient TO supply every inhabi-
iant OF the country with one apiece This
- the record or he mint. for never be-
fore IN its history did II reach as high a
total as that reported above. There has
Tor wears been almost a steady growth I'm
The demand for cents This II shown by a
glance az the output of some OF tho recent
years In comparison with the figures
quoted In 1895 the coinage OF cents was
N@o,o0o; In 1896 8s,OO0,OO0 in 1897, 10000 600.
and I'm 1905. f9OO0.00O
The Bankers Monthly saws that the
coins which are IN circulation seldom are |
much worn. certainly not as much as nre |
the nickel and silver pieces. the cen,s |
seeming 10 disappear before they are r,,b. |
hed smooth from abrasion with millions
OF these small coins annually ninted |
mere }" still heavy demand for more
and the question. what becomes of ,hc
cents Is almost as much Of n mystery
as the well known one. what becomes
OF ail the plns2"
In connection with tho above we voyid
can attention To- the fact that nttrac,iro
savings banks have been placed or ~
market which are Furnished froc -
charge hy the associations 20 prosn.,,,,.a
lnemhcrs This has aided materiaitv IN
increasing the membership I'm n nun,bcr
pt associations ana n viii only no
Question of time until We see this idea fol
lowed out IN general way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Kitchener may be restricting the area
OF war In South Africa" but reports from
~eelohtein indicate that De Wet Is also
restricting the number OF Britishers At
for active service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Perhaps the navy department. would
Ike to censure the Washington theatre
audience that applauded Admiral schley
and regrets that it's authority will hardly
Justify such an undertaking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
foa ever 60 YEARS

MRS. W1NsLows SOOTHING pyRrrP
has been used for over Atty years b.
millions OF mothers for their cbijsren
while teething. with perfect success r,
soothes .he child. softens the eum. al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, ana Is IN.
beet remedy for Diarrohes N viii reIIev.
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists IN every part Of the world
twenty .hve cents a bottle. Re sure and
ask for Mr.. winslow's Soothing syrun"
and AXE no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
WELCOME
TO new
LEADER.
Nj. Herbert Clarke Begins His
Duties as Director Of Reeves
American Band.

Inc Providence Opera house was filed
to OVERLOOKING last evening 10 tender on
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF the pleasure which
'ne community feels at Mr. Herbert
,'arhes acceptanoe of the position as
leader OF that old-time and most popular
oIsahization, Reeves American band.
Ihe opening march and The oysrt,,re.
w, were led by Mr.. Alexander McCabe one
vi ,he' OLDEST and best known members OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

According TO Croker Perry BeImont a.
unht for the position of congressman. In
the opinion OF Belmont Croker is unnt 70
hold any position inside or outside OF
Tammany' and the decent citizens of New
York state agree that both are right in
their contention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

land to sustain the vital fertilization OF
trade they must be taken away to sus-
tam policy that viii. in the end, prove
as disastrous and unreal as IL is now
bloody and unjust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

$50 your bloodhounds were not such A
successy'' interrogated the tourist.
Far from a.. stranger" responded the
Southern sheriff I'VE sent the br,tes
out 60 train a cuss the other day and
they never came back. We heard az
terward that the cuss caught them end
started an Uncle Tom show ."--Chcaan
News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Recorder Con made something OF a slip
when In sentencing wardman Glennon he
said the law Is not vindictlve but merci-
full Had he said the law is just he would
have been nearer the mark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

The animals were preparing for sr,s.
teur theatricais ""'"
the sheep saiu
ou' snorted the INTELLIGENT borec
YOU MAKE = fierce looking villain
wouldn't youq'' ''ih
MAYBE not retorted the sheen. .byt
~ pet none of YOU can beat me saving
Ban -catholic STANDARD aud Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Great Britain will continue her re-
trograde movement in manufactures.
exports aud ultimately in her carry
ing capacity until the insular mind of
her manufacturers appreciates the
value OF laoor saving machinery and
the folly of adhering TO established,
anticipated ana moss grown institu-
tions. "-Ph Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Some notable features TO be seen at
keith's in January are John c. Bowker's
travelogue Gelettfs Monkeys Hal
stephens Hilda Thomas a Co The on
law Trio, Burto's Bijou Circus. and
Homer Lind a. Co.
II Is question ~ the public realize the
great number OF novelties they actually
see In vaudeville. This season there
have been presented at Keith's Just 2os
dinerent acts. Of these exactly one
hundred were entirely new II old teams
presented new speciaIties. 80 made more
or less changes in dialogue. songs. etc
while the others were repetitions. Illus
traung that considerably more than half
that has been seen at that theatre were
real novelties.
Geo. w. Siddons. familiarly called
Pop" by everybody in the theatrical pro-
fession. who had been stage doorkeeper
at keith's since vaudeville was Instituted
there. died on Thursday last after very
short Illness. Mr. siddons had a most
varied career In the show business, he
ginning as a boy in a riding act IN
circus In the forties. He was for several
years manager for Frank J. Trayne and
was pioneer In the field OF vaudeville
burlesque, being the organizer and mana
ger OF the Ida Siddons Burlesaue COM
pany. Miss siddons is his daughter.
Gslettis Monkeys, the best trained and |
funniest simians in the world are TO be |
been at keiths January 6.
Paul Cioquevaln, Of whom II might
p h lfxf L., a
argues Yourself unknown" was formerly |
a trapezist OF the highest order. Once
during one OF his daring performances
ne fell and was confined I'm hospital for
Lwo years While there, he began to
iuggle all small articles that Game within
his reach for his own amusement He
showed such remarkable ability In this
direction that he began to perfect him
'eIf IN that IIne, ana Today he stands un-
'ivaled and without chance of ever
iaveing worthy competitor.
As a token Of the esteem and regard
With which Mr.. Edward II. Albee .proprie-
or Of Keith's. Is held BY his employees.
le was presented with silver loving cup
urng his recent visit to Providence on
'rlday last.
or the POS different acts seen at Keith's
hus far this season. Just 100. according
. records, were entirely new OF the
smainina number. two thirds have Of
erred new material. and the other third
ave made more or less changes in dia-
,guc. songs ect It Is "A well-kuoUn fact
nat Mr.. y. r. Keith and booking agent
odgdon, are always on the alert for {
ovelties. and the tremendous patronage
hich all Of the Keith houses have is .
le natural result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30
.'.:..Heatres. "a.

Ernest Hastings who plays the Rev.
Thomas Singleton, Of EddysyilIe. Mass.
In Lovers Lane" which win be present.
ed at the Providence Opera Hersa this
evening, was designed for the ministry.
educated for the law. and went upon the
stage after prscticing as barrister In
| Toronto w
Hastings IL one of the few actors who
wrote gracefully and thouxhtfully con-
cerning this profession. In contrib,,,iny
70 literary symposium recently he useS
these forcoful and sensible expressions.
ne educational force OF the staee
must not be underestmated III IL bring
ing thousands into closer communion with
me playhouse. IL Is compelling a .srher
standard In playwriting, acting and nro-
uuction. The public or today demands
much for It's money It turns with apathy
from the slovenly and slipshod as II does
from the dirty and degenerate. The filthy
Iafces of frivolity are less I'm evidence
There Is much Significance I'm the manu-
isrlty or the simple play deaune sy',.h
SIMPLE folk. swept by the invfgoratine
breath of the salt sea. the frasrari
oreezes sighins through pine bouehs' the
zephyrs which waft the perfume of mead
oW mowers The popular piaywrlter Is one
whose heartstrings are attuned To sam
pathy with the subtled sorrows ana sur.
ferings and the simplest toys OF nlain
everyday people"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Some notable features TO be seen at
keith's in January are John c. Bowker's
travelogue. Geletti's Monkeys. Hal
stephens. Hilda Thomas a. Co. The ON
law Trio, Burto's BiJou Circus, and
Homer Lind & Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

The bishop of Massachusetts, is a
discriminating clergyman, and works
where there is the greatest need of his
ministration. He has bestowed his
blessing on Secretary Long. ."-Cincin-
natl Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

IL Is suggested that Oklahoma and
indian Territory be consolidated and
admitted 10 the Union as a state under
the name OF Jefferson IL is hardly
possible, however. that the present
congress would take kindly to the
name Jefferson Buffalo Courier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-30

Darius Allen said that this would he
an open winter and, b'gosh. he hit IL
just right.