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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
BISHOP M'vIcKAR ON DIVORCE.

Bishop Coadjuor McVickr powerful and indefatgabe
advocate notoousy lax divorce laws OF this
state Since coming zsalousy the moral
Of the people point that will make ecixe III COM
pelnc legislation that the evils and
abuses grown up the statutes His abo
have not undauned and is
nuing the struggle sancty of marriage and in
ed by all good citizens
Recently bishop forwarded letter the pisco
pal cergymen Newport in which he expressed himself most
empha.caly subject He pointed that it is
now possible for disappointed marriage Rhode
Island and grounds that recognized
as lust causes for divorce Non-suppo statutory
ground lie condemned explaining style which the pet
TONERS lived frequently dproved charge they without
support.
Too often asserted petitioner had grown tired of her
husband and had found another who waited ouy for the
severing marriage bond TO make her his wife Not infre
quen charged possessed larger private
fortunes they sought convince the
they deprived uxues which they
accustomed through neglect OF their husbands
exaggeration in of Bishop McVicka state
ents They present they distressing and dis
appointing they all rightvng and rishthinkng
bishop hopeful we'll earnest and there will
be general and heartfelt prediction that will be
passed long the escucecn of the state OF
Rhode her the Mecca of the mis-
mated, may find speedy realization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

The hearts OF those In charge of the fete
under the auspices OF the Rhode Island
i:xcnange for Woman's Work were made
glad yesterday byt the iawn of another
beautiful day which brought out another
large and representative company-in
the afternoon-at the scene of action. No.
Benevolent street
The afternoon yesterday was In charge
of Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. George w.
Carr and Miss Louise Hoppin.
The decorations of the rooms were prac-
tically the same as prevailed on Thurs
day. save that the Japanese tea table.
with It's artistic accessories, had been
removed The fancy table in charge OF
Miss Sweetand was well patronized, how
ever. and was quite a centre of attrac-
ticn.
The cafe was I'm charge OF Mrs. Charles
T. I.ongley. assisted by Miss Rosalind
Longley Miss Harriet Fairbrother, Miss
Margaret Fuller, Miss Louise Barker and
Miss Gladys Mallett
The cake table was presided over by
Mrs James u. Arnold. assisted by Mrs.
Frank w. Matteson. Mrs. 4 r.. Trow-
bridge and Mrs. Martin s. Tanning.
An especially attractive table was the
tea table in the cafe, presided over by
Mrs. James A. Potter, assisted by Miss
Hattie Potter and the Misses Reynolds.
Here iced tea, coffee and chocolate Were
served OF most delicious flavor and
concocted by Mrs. Potter herself. The
delicious homemade cake which was 40
much sought In the cafe was solicited by
Mrs Arnold. who worked indefatigably
to make this department the great sue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
Improper Insulation.

A prominent insurance adjuster who
examines into the causes of all conhagra-
tions. makes the statement that large
majority or the recent hres Ia tlle cry ol
Nov, york have resulted from imperfectly
Insulated electric wires. He says that
This is due to the fact that the contract
ors for electric wiring employ boys anu
inexperienced men to do thcwork, rather
than be obliged to pay for the services
OF experienced electricians ana tnat the
,.,,,ration and settlement OF walls fire.
ouentlv destroy teh Insulation where
proper preventives have not yet been en-
plovcd. lie adds: cit. therefore, be
booves architects TO specify that none
but thoroughly competent and expert
cnced workmen shall be employed, ana
they must not trust entirely TO the cleo
trfcal contractor, hut examine the work
themselves with the same eNacting care
that thcy devote To work done by other
builders Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

The club season Is practically ended
yet an occasional meeting, of interest, is
heard from here and there.
The annual meeting OF the Coventry
Nvomans club which occurred. on We'd
nesday evening. az the club rooms in
Anthony, was according 10 the report of
the scribe, "one of the most successful
ANNALS ever held by the club
The business meeting was called at
O'Clock when officers for the coming
wear were elected as follows: For presi-
dent. Mrs. Alfred Arnold; vice president
Mrs. Georgia Knight recording secre-
tary. Mrs. Philip Matteson; correspond
ing secretary. Miss Myra Anthony;
treasurer. Mrs. \. 4. Gallup; auditor,
Mrs Russell Johnson.
The reception I'm the evening for the
masculine friends or the club women was
very largely attended and the hall pre-
scented "a beautiful appearance.
The club color. violet. in combination
with yellow was used profusely I'm drap-
ing the windows and walls
The front OF the stage was hidden with
growing plants and the back was draped
with the club color In combination with
evergreen and white giving me stage
tho appoarance Of some sylvan scene. AZ
the opposite cnd OF the hall was a large
shield of evergreen on which were the
twc 1ates in large gilt frames lS9o-laol
and between these dates, formed or Nio-
let's. were the letters {. w. = NJ
/ elaborate supper was served early In the
! evening, twelve young men, sons or The
/ club members acting as walters Fol
/ lowing the supper. u delightful literary
and musical program vas given
This consisted of reat'ngS by Miss
/ oiive Thatcher. q we'll known elocutlon
lst OF Boston and soprano solos 10y Mrs
/ CON OF Pawtucket.
An orchestra OF four pieces Furnished
music dSing the supper ana Al inter
walls throughout the evening
The sarah r. DOYLE club Of this cit
1 held the closing meeting of the year q
! the Mathswson stret NJ y. church thi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
A Novel Mousetrap.

\ newspaper describes the loss OF a
valuable ring and its very peculiar dis
co,Cry ~ had found useful place I'm
the world by serving as a mouse trap. \
lady suddenly discovered that she had
lost a diamond ring from her finger. and
remembering that she had just washed
her hands. she thought 70 possible that
it had slipped from her finger In the
orcratiun plumber was called In and
am the traps opened. with the hope of
undlug the jewel. but without avail.
Some time later the set bowl In the
bathroom had 60 he replaced and when
it was opened the skeleton Of mouse
was found crowded in behind the water
pipes. and around It's neck hung a dia-
mond ring The mouse had Toasted ON "a
box of bran which the lady used TO
whiten her hands. and into which she
had dropped the ring. BY accident he
mouse had slipped lts head through the
rmg ana then 1ed Va alarm ~ passing
between the pipes the rims was caught
and held its wcafer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
ANNUAL SESSION
Held by Rhode Island Sanitary
and Relief Association.

The annual meeting of the Rhode 1sl-
and Sanitary and Relief association was
held at ? O'Clock yesterday in Sayles
Memorial hall,
IL was a great disappointmentto the Of
hcers OF the association that so little
interest was taken IN the meeting that
less than score of persons were present.
However the business of tho meeting pro-
cccdcd officers were elected. aud most in
tercsting address was delivered by DR.. Wcs-
ton r. Chamberlain, assistant surgeon L.
=. A. Just returned from the Philippines
and at present stationed at Fort Adams
Newport.
The meeting was presided over by the
president. Mrs. A. Livingston Mason
who called tho meeting to order at lit
tie after B. Rev. Mr.. Jackson offered
prayer. Mrs Mason spoke briefly re-
Rarding the work accomplished by the'as-
ISOLATION during the past year. Among
other things she said that si0o had been
sent by the association 10 the army nt
Manila aud tiop had been expended IN the
purchase OF oil skin suits FOR the sol
dicrs in Manila Bay The secretary &
report was presented by MTs. ; Willard
BRIGHAM ana that OF the trea surer by
Mr.. George O. Nightingale
This showed a balance in the treasury
| Of s3i So
Miss Mary Burrough. chairman ~ tht
| nominating committee, presented the FOL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

lowing list OF officers to serve for the
coming year. and they were unanimously
elected
Honorary president, Mrs Elisha Dyer;
honorary vice presidents, Mrs. Nelson w.
Aldrlch, Mrs George Peabody Wctmore.
Mrs. Adm h. Dapron; president, Mrs. A.
Livingston Mason. Haidon hall Newport.
R. L.: first vice president, Mrs. Henry A..
Ballou; second vice president. Mrs. " M.
Grosvenor: third vice president. Mrs VIII
liam Goddard; secretary. Mrs. ;. VIII
lard Brldgham, East Providence Centre,
X l. assistant secretary Miss Ida Bart
lett; treasurer, George c. Nightingale. IA
North Main street. Providence, auditor,
Howard Richmond.
A motion, was made and carried 10 the
effect that yearly notice having been
given OF dues still unpaid. that all names
OF honorary officers chairmen OF branch
es and committees and members of the
society who have not paid up all dues by
1902 shall be removed from the roll OF the
society. but that they shall be reinsGlted
upon the payment of the same
After the formal business Of the meet
ing Dr. Chamberlain spoke on the saibject
OF the soldiers in the Philippines dwell
ing especially upon the topic from med
ical and sanitary standpoint.
DR. Chamberlain. in beginning spoke
Of geographical and climatic conditions
i'm the philippines and the food and water
supply.
lie then passed 10 consider the ques-
ton of disease in the islands.
Small pox is everywhere present, he
said land is not feared or Stunned by
the Filipinos any more than We dread or
avoid a cold Disentery, fevers and beri
biri are common among the natives also
''It is estimated that there are 5000
lepers i'm the Philippines" declared the
speaker. and these have never been
segregated except 10 q slight extent In
Manila"
Speaking of the degree of sickness
among the Americans DIR. Chamberlain
said that during the first months or
the present year the percentage of sick
ness decreased 10 per cent and the latest
reports show less than per cenf oil SICK
ness, a remarkably low rate for an army
i'm the field
drunkenness" he declared. among
our soldiers in the Philippines has been
greatly misrepresented in the press. The
amount OF inkbriety among the troops
IN the Philippines is no greater than IL Is
among the soldiers at home.
"Since the passage OF the prohibitory
bill the sale OF beer at the army can
teen" continued the speaker. 'the amount
OF drunkenness among the soldiers mas
greatly increased in all the places where
I have been able 10 make OBSERVATIONS
and IL is probable that the evn enects
of this change in the oanteen VIII pe
more noticeable In the Philippines than II
is I'm the United States"
Continuing, DR. Chamberlain described
the excellent care which the sick soldiers
| receive i'm the Philippines and the admir-
| able hospital equipment there together
| with the ample food supply for the sol
\ diers. .
| lie closed by telling his hearers what
| could lao done 10 make the soldiers I'm the
! philippines more comfortable than he IL
at present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
jhsGossio.
DIED..

BOSS--1n this city, 10th inst, Joseph r.
Boss, aged 81 years.
CROWELIr-In this city, May 1G, sudden
ly, Mrs. Margaret III. Crowell
ESTEN-Mrs. Rhoda A. Esten died Fri
day, May II.
Funeral az the church OF the Redeem
er. North Main and Lippitt streets, az III
o'clock. Monday morning, May 20. 1901.
REYNOLDS-In this city. May Is. az the
residence of his brothcr-in-law, William
a. Smith. Harvey n Reynolds. former
" of Riverside, ". l.
STEWART In this city. 18th inst,
Charles L., son OF Mary and the late
Thomas stewart, aged "a years,
month and IL days.
Funeral services from his late resi-.
dcnCc 4G RochambCau avenue. SundfN
18th inst. at O'Clock Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend,
wHIPPI.E--In Clevordalc. CAL May ..
Knight III. Whipple. in his Cith year.
formerly OF Foster, II. ].
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
Y Surprising London Statistics.

Some statistics connected with LONDON
are surprising For instance. there are
nftv-oight street called Thomas. sew
enty-eight Prince, cighty-eight William,
nlnetv-five King. nfnety-nine Queen, III
John. lg7 York. l29 Union and l5i Church.
These several streets are designated by
some other point or street in the vicin-
itv Observation-Disclosures hdlucmfwyp
.itv. for Instance. King street. theapside;
King street. Driry Lane, etc In this
great city al extremes meet from the
greatest wealth 60 the most ablect poV-
ortv From Kings cross to the strand
hte Duke OF Bedford owns almost every
thing HIS tenants who number over
Too .O0l. do not own a foot ~ ground Ia
an the world some of them scarcely
own the crust that keeps their miserable
bodies and souls together. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
MISS REYNOLDS PUPILS.

The annual pupils recital OF Miss Jen-
ME Reynolds, the we'll known and sue
cessful music teacher OF this city, was
held this afternoon In her studio, No.
College street. The rooms were filed with
a very large and appreciative audience.
which included many we'll known musi-
clans of this city. The pupils acquitted
themselves i'm each instance with no.
ticeable degree OF proficiency which re-
veaied the careful, conscientious train
ing OF their teacher. Master Albert w.
Muir. the boy soprano of ST. Stephens
church. sang with much sweetness and
expression and captlvated his hearers, as
usual.
The program in its entirety was as fol-
lows:
ouartet-Ballet Music From Rienzi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
THE CRIME OF FREE TRADE.

Editor Providence News: Work for
wage earners Is, like the golden RUE one
~ the most glorious blessings TO man.
T-nder Cleveland and the robber wilson
tariff there were, according To ssffeef
Gonpcrs. from two to two ana one-hal
millions out OF work. while under NC
IIinlev and the Dingley tariff everybody,
almost, can get better )ops a' oe''ei
prices. ,s.
strikes were few under the Wilson tariff
swindle because wage carners realized
that work at half the present wages was
preferable to seeing their wives ana niue
ones cold and hungry ana humiliated py
charity. But it is the Christian outy OF
our government and our legislators 10
so frame our tariffs and laws as TO pro-
vide work for every American cltizen
foreign or native) who needs work.
And Free Trade heathenism, manifested
by unfeeling congressman In 1860 VIII
go down In history as one OF the most
diaholical exhibitions or crimes against
wage earners by the American govern
ment when from two to two ana one-hsli
million wage owners, with gaunt races
suffering for the bare necessities OF lie,
tramped out streets; vet our Tree usde
legislators utterly refused 10 lift nnger'
voice or vote 10 allow Gods poor inc
needed employment to which they were
Justly entitled.
Ava when we remember that God is
inst we tremble for this seemingly de-
liberate robbery of the poor OF employ
ment: and all this infernalism that those
with plenty OF money and fat jobs might
nurchase foreign fabrics at a less price
without the least regard for those In need
of employment.
AS we contemplate such base manifesta-
tions we no longer wonder at the benef
I'm total depravity, nor marvel that the
doctrine of devils has not yet died out.
And vet as we remember how patiently
how royalty, how bravely, how nobly'
ave how like sons of God, the wage earn
ers bore their inexcusable wrongs; en-
dured them without revolution or riot,
we are lost in wonder and admiration at
the grandeur and goodness OF the COM
mon people of our glorious Republic
Truly, their like has never been excelled
by any race from the dawn of creation.
And we are proud OF our nation today
and proud Of those who waited so patient
Iv until 1896. when they hurled their foes
| and oppressors from their seats of politi-
cal powers; yea and condemned still more
| emphatically in 1900 those who would rob
| them of employment and cut the wages
| of honest toll fifty per cent. by paying
them in fifty-cent dollars.
The wage earners OF America are long
suffering: but let free traders remember
| that the ballot box is still available, and
| the party which furnishes the needed
| work and wage will receive the suffrages
of the majority ALEX. s. ARNOLD.
| Valley Falls, II. T.. May IL, IDOL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
I'm Society.

Mrs Robert Ives Gammel gives an
other Of her charming dinners this even
ing.
This afternoon will be for the children
at the entertainment being given by the
Womans Exchange, which has had two
successful DAYS.
The canoeing party given by Mrs. Dun
can Hunter on the Ten Mile river came
on this morning, Notwithstanding the bad
weather
Mrs George Richmond Parsons will
give "a tea at O'Clock for Miss Whcclock
~ New York az the Agawam club this
afternoon Miss Wheclock will be re-
rnemhcred as the whist enthusiast who
taught the game here some years past
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
WISCONSIN CAUCUS LAW,

Gov Toilette Wisconsin and
suberfuse and has expressed
legislature regards the
mmenta al
of the controversy It is doubtful too strong
honest The
primaries and having
hepolst ttetl edge be n fashion,
decidedly
law
thoroughly
other desrcab pontl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
DAY FOR THE FETE.

cess that it proved to be. The special
entertainment of yesterday was a musi-
Gale OF a distinctly high and most en-
joyable character
The program was as follows:
PART /. .........,
The Night Is stu. Brown University
Quartet. My Dearest Heart, Sir Arthur
sullivan, MIR. ClsHin;' LA liongroise. Nj.
Hauser. Mr.. Hanna; Birds i'm the High
Hall-garden. Arthur SofherVefl;' Awake
70 Love, Hawley. Mr. Hopkins; Should
He ITpbraid Sir Henry Bishop; Ecstacy
Violin Obligato). Mrs II ". A. Beach.
Mrs Hutchson. (D Maggie: (b) The
Night has "A Thousand Eyes. Brown Uni
verslty tWartet.
PART III.
King Henry TO Fair Rosamond. Eliza
Lehman. Mr.. Hopkins; The Glover, The
Yellow Daisy. Mac Dowell; Slumber
Song, Moszkowski, Mrs. Hutchinson; Fond
Heart Farewell, Hope Temple, Mr..
CIafiin: Duet from Philemon eft Bancis
Gounod. Mrs. Hutchison and Mr.. Hop
kins: Alteration. Felix Borowski MIR.
Hanna; Doan Yer Cry, Ma Honey,
Brown University Quartet.
Mrs. Hutchison was In excellent voice
and she was heard 10 great advantage in
the ''Ecstacy with violin cbligato,
Messrs. Clafin and Hopkins, both of St.
stephens choir, were much enjoyed,
while Mr.. Hanna's high reputation as a
violnist is too we'll known to need special
comment The selections by the Brown
University Quartet added much also to
the success of the musicale as a whole.
Mr.. William Harkness Arnold acted as
accompanist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

In the days when the union was
threatened with dismemberment William
Horny seward was ono OF it's stsnchest
und ables, defenders As statesman he
rendered services that were invaluable,
and yet the anniversary OF his birth,
which occurred on Thursday last passed
without any adequate observance. Re
but they are frequently forgetful OF the
memory OF those who serve them most
uuscifshly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

Wagner, Misses Johnson, Williams, Rey-
nods and Mrs. Johnson; solo, Shepherds
All and Maidens Fair, Nevin, Ada A.
Johnson; duo, Rondo, op. 73, Chopin, Miss
Evans and Miss Reynolds; solo, Be
cause" Bowers, Albert w. Muir: SOLO
The Palms, Faure--Leybach. Howard c.
Bates. solo, (a) prelude, Chopin, OBJ,
Roundo Capriccioso. Mendelsshon, Ada A.
Johnson: solo, (a), prelude, Bach, (b)
Toccata. Chaminade, May f.. Evans; solo
When 1 Think of You, Bowers, Albert w
Muir solo, Spring Song. Mendelsshon, III.
g. Bates: solo. (a), TrollSa en- Traineaux,
Tschaikowsky. Cb), Valse, op. ". Chopin,
MAY r. Evans; solo, Fantasie lmpromtu.
Chopin, Ada A. Johnson: duo, Allegro
Brillante. Low. Florence y. Bullard and
Miss Reynolds solo, ''Iar<, Hark the
Lark" Schubert-Liszt, May Y. Evans
quartet, Overture to Ruy Bias, Mendels-
shon, Misses Johnson, Williams, Reynolds
and Mrs. Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

III the threat that the Powers OF
Europe-the United states does not
seem 20 be concerned In the matter
intend 90 take severe measures Win
the Turkish government for mterfer-
ing with their mails were all that inc
sultan had TO worry him, he would
probably he 81 much happier man than
he is commonly reported TO be. lie un-
derstands perfectly that the integrity
OF the Turkish Empire Is iudispensa-
bic 10 the BALANCE OF power In Europe;
but he is by no means so certain that
his own life Is considered equally sa-
cred by his personal enemies. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

Although wireless telegraphy is in the
embryonic stage It's development prom
ises to- hc rapld and fsr-reaching. as
indicated by The following report from
London: "Signrr Marconi announces
that he has successfully installed his
system OF wireless tolegraphy in a steam
motor car, and that he Is able thereby
10 communicate with base while trav-
cling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

"Out OF the clamor of wide and IN
discriminate abuse Of the policemen
of New York there comes shining
evidence that lot Of the best stun
i'm the way Of manliness in this city
is still, as always. 10 be found undor
brass buttoned blue coats. TO three
men out OF the thousands enrolled In
the order keeping forces of the city
were awarded yesterday medals for
distinguished bravery. We think we
know TIE policemen well enough 10
know that neither Kelly. MANNED aud
disabled, pulling women out OF the
wreck OF the Tarant explosion. nor
Ahrens, dragging at runaway's bit
until both of his arms and five Of his
ribs were broken. nor Miles. facing
fire and smoke 10 save a girl from
burning. had the slightest thought
while they were working of the med
ais which they have just received.
They were doing ordinary police
tltft New York sum
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

There must be something wrong
with the statement that eleven pro-
fessional gamblers have just been in
dicted over in New York. How I'm the
world could that possibly come 10
pass" Only a few weeks ago Mayor
Van 'Wyck solemnly assured the ma
ron that that city was the best gov
erned and most moral OF all the
large cities OF the world that vice
had been uprooted and crime given
the worst setback IL ever received.
philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

shamrock II. has been taken out Of the
water and her hull Inspected No defect
was discovered and the whole trouble
simply comes down to his A.r. Watson
didn't design a yacht fast enough 20
stand any chance OF lifting" the
Americas cup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

1T is n curious fact that at this
moment sugar is a leading factor In
world politics. For the British govern
ment ~ is a revenue and tax ques-
ton. For Germany whose yearly pro-
ductlou is ! 200. GOO tons OF beet sugar.
nearly one-fourth OF the total sugar
production of the world. 81 is "a tariff,
bounty and export question. For Rus
sia IL H. the same. And i'm the United
states IL IS a tariff and colonial
question Baltimore sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18
WOMENS CLUB SEASON CLOSING.

afternoon. II was also the annual meet
ing and election OF officers.
A very pretty tea, given by the official
board of the club, followed the formal
business meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

dltional volunteers. Before the scheme IL
carried out, however there is likely to
occur a much sharper Interchange be-
tween the contending factions I'm the
army establishment than has yet been
The case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-18

That Gen. Chaffoo can use pen quite
90 effectively az a sword is proven by
hh virile and convincing reply TO tho
magazine writer who misrepresontod
the conduct Of the American troops whde
serving Ia China.