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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
DIED.

CANNEY-In this city, 10Th inst. J. Pat
rick. SON OF Annie and tho late Philip
Canney.
CoNNELLY--In this city. 18th inst. Fred
eriok r.. SON OF Michael and the late
Catherine Connolly.
CRAwFoRD-In Pawtucket, 18th inst,
James NJ. Crawford. aged 40 years.
FAIRBANKs--In Central Falls, zsth
inst, Herbert T. Fairbanks. son OF
James IL. and tho late Sarah NJ. Fair
banks, aged rs years.
FRosT-In this city, ssth inst. John
Dudley Frost. aged u years.
aILLIEs-In Wakefield, r. L.. 18th inst.
Annie NJ, wifo of John Gillies. aged "
years.
GI.ADDING--Tn this city, 2sth inst,
Jennie c.. wifo OF Frank II. Giaddins.
aged "a years.
doRMAN-In this city, 18Th inst. John
German.
GREENE-At his home. In Cowesett. n
l.. 18th inst, Albert Rowland Green~
aged IS years.
KENYoN-In Madison, Conn. 18th last.
waity A., wife or tho iate Leroy w.
Kenyon. formerly Of Phenix. R. I.
MITcHELL--In East Providence, Nth
inst, Edward L.Mitchell, sgcd az years.
MEHeHANT-ta- this city, $. 18th inst.
Martha Jeanatts, infant daughtsy Of
George Brown and Mabel Mason Mcr-
chant.
PERRY--In Pawtucl<et. 18th inst. James
K. Perry, aged ca years.
PERRY--In Rehoboth. Nth inst, Stephen
G. Perry, aged sc years.
PEIRCE--In Tlverton, II. l.. 2sth inst,
Ann W.. wifo OF Alexander s. Peirca.
aged % years, 8 months and II days.
REDIGAN-1n this city, ssth INST. Rs-
ssanna T., daughter or Rose and the
late James Redigan.
RILEY-Ir this city, eth inst. Margarst
Riley. aged 70 years.
sMITH-In North scituste, r. l.. nth
inst, Grace D.. wife Of Chester L.smith.
and daughter OF Benjamin ID. and Es-
ther A. Hopkins, aged "a years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
Doings IN the =.


The theatre party and supper given by
Mrs. Edward Douglas Pearce last eve
ming was a most enjoyable affair. Ths
guests. numbering about nifty. met At
Eeith's at o'clock when seats were as
signed them. Everything was arranged
most systema tically and the host and
hostsss are TO be congratulated on their
success.
After enjoying the vaudeville the party
went 10 winslov hall. where tho very
attractive nall had been turned into
supper room. Soft strains OF music were
heard during the supper. which was
served at small tables, six guests at each.
The menu, which was delicious. consisted
OF oysters on the half shell salmon with
green peas; Pate dc fois grss EN- sspir:
roast grouse. celery and lettuce mayon-
naiss: individual ices. cake, coffee. punch
and champagne.
Later the tables were moved and soN,e
folly dancing was enjoyed until I o'clock
when all were ioath 10 say good night.
after such an Informal. Jolly evening.
The guests we're: Mr. and Mrs Gros-
venor. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cross. Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Durfe~; Mr. and Mrs.
James Richards Mrs. Steedman. Miss
sachett. Mr. Duncan Hunter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nightingale. Miss Richmond,
Miss Abby Aldrich. Miss Isabel Pegram.
Mr.. Edward Ely. Mr.. J. a.. u. Woods, Mr..
Gordon Reed, second. Miss Isabel Rhodes,
Mr.. Harry Rocker sMiss Gammeli. Mr..
Guild. Mr.. and Mrs Matter Hldden. Miss
Rosita Rhodes, Mr.. Merwin white. Mr..
Goats. Miss Hazard, Miss Addeman.
Miss Annie Abbott, Mr.. I. ". Hazard.
Harold Congdon, Harry sackett l.. ".
owen. Walter sturges and William hau-
ran
Monday evening Mr.. walter sturses
gave Jolly skating party and supper az
the Agawam club. chaperoned by Mrs.
charles Steedman. Among those who en-
,oyed the Mating by moon Hight were the
Misses Hazard, Mr.. Harry lippitt, Mr..
and Mrs Hunter, Mr.. consdon. SIR MAJ
ran and others.
on Thursday Mrs. William Goddard
will give a bridge whist dinner 90 her
rssifencs on Brown street
Tho lectlre ~ Pembroke hall ia1t night
~ Prof Deishnrre vas nss insuuouys
and yerS. Neu 'ilendsd rIt ssE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
ANECOoTAL.

A Vienna paper relates an anecdots Or
tAe- painter Makart- t--Kho- WAS sometimes
as taciturn as Won Moltks. Ono evening
at a dinner he sat for sn hour next to
the soubrstte Josephine Gallmsyer with
out volunteering word. Finally she lost
patience, and exclaimed: well dear
master, suppose we change the subject"
The late sir Arthur Sullivan gave
George Grossmith his nrst opportunity
upon tho stage. In November 1871. tha
composer offered Grossmith the part Of
John wellington Wells In "The sorcercr."
but Grossmith at first declined because
he considered his voice was not strong
enough. However. tho composer heard
him sing and the result was an engage
msnt that kept Mr.. Grossmith at tho Ga
voy for twelve years and made him IA
nous.
I'm the end OF the deep railroad cut In
Georgia. near the town OF Altoona, on
the line ot Sherman's march 10 the sea,
Is is n. soss New so9k sy' ylfsor mnIn min
headstone bears the inscription: He died
for the cause he thought was best For
more than thirty.five years the Western
the State road from Georgia, has kept
this naneess grave I'm repair. No one
knows whether the soldier belonged TO
cares"
The Cars English tutor, Mr.. Charles
Heath who died recently AT 81 Peters
INK the character OF Nicholas III. lie was
fond OF telling a story OF the emperor's
boyhood. Nicholas was reading 60 his
tutor from Sootts Lady OF the Lake"
and came 20 ths ,tanza describing the
ride OF ktnR James from Stirling Castle
amid the shouts ~ the people. Long live
the Commons King. King Jsmesi' Tho
Commons King" exclaimed tho boy
Nicholas, pauslng IN his reading; that's
what I should like 10 be-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
SCIENTIFIC FRENCH BARRIERS.

The crusade against microbes and bac-
Gill has now extended to the berbers
shops In Paris. says the London Lancet
In frent OF each chair there In a gas
burner. Bone or celluloid combs are no
longer employed; metallic combs are used
instead The barber turns on the gas.
and before he commences operations ne
slowly passes his metallic comb several
times through tho flames. His scissors
and razor are likewise thus purified by
ire and his customer Is reassured by
witnessing this burning UP OF all the mi
crobes before his hair Is touched with
the instruments. The risk from the brush
is mitigated by the constant use OF anti
septic hairwash. I'm which thymol on ao-
count of It's pleasant cdor, is the favorite
ingredient
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
ENCOURAGING RESISTANCE.

Since certain state legislatures passed resolutions Of sympathy
with the Fpnos n their heroic struggle freedom the anim
re have been greatly encouraged particularly
eeul mood 1t is difficult understand how American
sympahize with much less help resolutions unpatr
oc tits the boast of Americans that theirs the best and
rees form Of that has devised b. Why
then should the Fpnos be advised urged fight against it,
sured under other form of they enjoy
benefits aud bengs-eas any government dominated
ard controlled by the willy aud treacherou Aguinado.
resolutions understood that
they passed entirely partisan purposes The egs
which adopted maoies
najortes simply power gavanz
poary repudiated BY people polls
November last.
Little harm this country by enacments
serious results possible the Philippines
just how much they Filipino
that they ebulons partisan spirit way
represent feeling great body
The Filipino is likely assume that these resolutions having
been adopted by Legislative bodies people
really sympathy
the the Philippines This assumption readily
ceed only dangerous may the Fill
pnos their American authority
the out
nudcous pasanshp legislatures
pnos will chief though in
this country in
continue hopeless struggle
During past reports Philip
pines encouraging The taking
allegiance United Thousands
resistance American authority practically
parsans unpat
oiic antimperass revive the nsuecon calls
condemnation American who his country
tutions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

Alderman Daniel Smiths plan OF mu-
. nicipal ownership or an electric lighting
plant should meet with the approval of
every taxpayer. says the bridgeport Post
The city Is paying a private corporation
$4,000 year for street lighting alone.
while the company Is on the tax list for
but $1,000 IL Is high time for Bridgenorr
20 get In the procession and follow The
example set by smaller municipalities
like South Norwalk
Woodstock Ontario, Is city OF 1000
Inhabitants. While not large place. A. IA
very progressive. some time aao The
Woodstock Electric Light Connuany was
called To sell its plant TO the oitv and az
ter demurring the deal was effected and
the business WAS passed over 20 the mu-
nicipality Hereafter the plant ~ill be run
ar city undertaking
Kingston, Ontario, with a popt,ation NJ
1900, has notified the Kingston light.
Heat aud Power Company OF ils intcn.
uon To proceed I'm n lawful manner - ar
bitrate 10 acquire the whole plant The
company's contracts expire in 1901 The
property, valued at 100000 viii probably
soon be In possession OF the municipal
authorities. III Kingston can own its eiec-
tric light plant there ~ no reason why
Bridgeport should not also 90 into the
same kind OF business
The city OF Winnipeg. Manitoba, has
been carrying on its electric i.ght plant
very successfully during the .ast year.
Consumers are receiving cheaper ard
better service than when private cor
poration was In control. Ne have niven
merely few Instances, picked up at
random
Municipal ownership Is not n rad. The
Idea has come 10 stay. Common sense and
economy prompt the change. Il IA no
snger an experiment. Men OF affairs be-
" ve In municipal ownership
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
MAY CONTINUE IN BUSINESS.

o Newell
n OF
financial
and
ress
will VIII
rid OF all financial difficulties
business methods The firm must be enterVrng
best Investment
returns for The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
PALACE BUILT OF LOGS.

What will be the most costly log cabin
in Maine. IL not in the whole world, is
now being erected on Warren's Island,
which lies just outside the mouth of Oil
keys harbor, says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. The cabin viii cost. when complet-
ed, $4,000 IL was begun by the late w. H.
Folwell. of Philadelphia. and is being
completed by his son. Nathan Folwell, 10
whom the property was willeo with the
special request that the house be finished
according to the plans decided upon by
Mr.. Folwell, Sr.
The cabin Is io0xl05 feet on the ground,
Is made OF unpeeled spruce logs cut upon
the island, and is made after the style Of
the old-time log houses of Virginia, by
an expert log cabin builder. The first
floor Is IL foot posted, the second 10 foot.
The house will contain. when completed,
- sleeping rooms. Il living hall. 30x60 feet; !;
a dining-room 2ox2o feet; Kitchen. 20x25
feet laundry, 2ox25 feet. and a storeroom,
15x25 feet.
There will be private dining room.
20xi5 feet. and bathroom 2Ox23 feet.
There will be l23 windows to furnish light
for the place during the day. or these
there will be seventeen dormer windows.
six bay windows and ten ordinary win
dows. a large number Of the windows
viii be fitted with lights or glass AXIS feet
gablod style. and the whole effect OF the
place Is most picturesque.
The large living hall liz finished with
kilt moulding, and from the large win
dows one can loo. across upon the Cam
den mountains. and it Is this handsome
view that caused MIR. Folwell 90 have n
large black marble tablet Sx9 feet, with
the inscription How beautiful the
mountains. placed above the huge fire.
place IN the hall. The fireplace is a cozy
and attractive feature Of the house. It Ia
of Philadelphia pressed brick. having
hve-foOt opening over which there Is n
heavy black marble mantcl three feet
wide by twelve feet long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

There was a general feeling OF salts
faction when the telegraph brought the
news yesterday that the Bosschietlr
murderers were given the maximum SEN
tence by Judge Dixon In Paterson. Some
think the verdict should have been
more severe one than murder IN ths sec
ond degree. but all will be pleased 10
know that the court thought tho rnur-
derers had been shown mercy enough hy
the jury. The sentences must have a
salutsry effect and tend TO decrease crime
in the New Jersey city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
SOME FOOL ISA PEOPLE

Allow cough 20 ran until ~ gets beyond
"Oh. % will wear away" but In mo-t
cs-es II will wear them away. Could
they he induced 20 try the successful
medicine called Kemp's Baissm, which
a. sold on a positive guarantee 90 cure,
they would Immediately see the excel
lent effect after taking the first dose.
Price &c. aud soc. 1riai size free. Al
ell druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

Now William waldorf Astor fl f. said
- TO become Freiich citizen being thor
oushly dlssusted With England and Eng
iish society n Mr. Astor wouid oni, no
20 Rome. where he Ola brilliant service
Tor his native land. he might eSperi.nce
such change of heart that ne would Re-.
turn here and resume the obligations OF
American el'isenshp. which he once
threw aside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

the reputation Of cgtain newspapers In
the Hub" In the present instance a. h
alleged that the strongest company In a
certain combine loans money 10 another
concern In order that the pockets OF con-
sumers shall be efectually squeezed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

That Cincinnati theatre that was burned
60 the ground recently was a nrsproof
structure. according to report. About the
only buildings that seem to enjoy I'm.
munity from destruction by nre seem 20
be those that have not been constructed
on tie fre-proof plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

when built will prove the link between
prosperity and many people. II Will prove
blessing 90 humanity in general. Inn
proving the condition ~ the nation. as
tfosfefbrs stomach Bitters does that Of
the individual Nothing 10 equal this
remedy has ever been discovered for ell
ailments OF the stomach. livrr bowels and
Kidneys II Will quickly cleanse the blood
ard fharpen the appetite See that our
Private fsvenus sfsfnp covers fhs neck
sl tAe bslks lf wsls sfrsss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

The chief value OF Senator Towne's re-
marks on the Philippine question will be
as reminder that once upon time a
young man with facile tongue ratified
around in senatorial seat much too
large for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

we are told by the Washington author
3,ies ina, ne report that there has been
sn arreemsss between The Russian and
Chinese sufhorities about Manchuria is
absurd y probably T. bu' some day IN,
Ro'n si'l realize me strers srF nu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

STA has secured on PORTIONS OF the east
that are generally counted chinese. aud
when IL does tho much mooted question
Of how prominent Russia r. 20 be become
as power viii have passed the stage OF
political discussion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
Ohat Others
fire Saying.


we like To consider ourselves as
the greatest nation. We have certain
ly takon the lead in business during
the past year, aud yet We are without
which we can raise the American flag.
This Is "a matter that ought 10 APP
peal TO congress- IL is not expected.
of course, that we can do everything
Quire property in all the important
capitals. philadelphia Inquirer.
staten Island and parts OF Long
Island are less generously looked after
with regard 10 ferry facilities. For
five cents passengers are taken long
Journeys on land In swift cars which
move smoothly. For three cents on GER
tain ferries the transportation by wa
ter il slow and unpleasant. Ferry
reform on more than one East River
route. and also 10 the southwark, Is
boats and better boats are sorely
needed ON several lines. York
Tribune.
'Pupin believes that communication
with Europe will be az audible and as
certain as II IL now between points
nfty miles apart. III all these expec-
tauons are realized by his invention
we may expect that IL Will be I'm use
within two years."-San Francisco
Call.
THE proposition TO invite the win
ner OF the oxford Cambridge univer-
sity race 10 this country To take part
in the July inter-university races on
the Hudson $tiTer is praiseworthy and
should not bs allowed to fail for lack
OF support II any Improvement could
be suggested II would be that the i'm
Nitation be made to include both Eng
lish crews and not alone the victor
ious one. ne.'-Philadelphia Press.
What a lovely calm there will be
In the senate after Pettigrew and
Chandler have gone back to their
farms Minneapolis Times.
'''rhe Rothschilds long stood for the
richest family in the world. but they
nave been outstripped by croesuses
OF the Western Hemisphere. the
Rpckefellers. the Carnegies and prob
ably others. The worlds wealth CEN
tire has been transferred from Thread
needle street to Wall street "--Syra-
cuse Post-Standard.
Perhaps the government might in
dtite Mrs Nation to so and pat down
the Creek uprising just by way of rest
and recreation. Chicago Record.
Senator Wolcott would almost
make one believe that the railroads
are carrying United States mails as an
act OF charity. Los Angeles Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

IL Is worthy OF note that tho spirit of
''militarism prevailing among the Re-
publicans In Congress is OF the kind that
proposes to reduce The war taxes $4,000.
900 a year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

When you scratch an opponent OF the
shipping bill. what do you nnd--a free
trader, and you are In no way surprised
at the result OF the scratching. either.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
Chat Aboaf
People.

stop. another cold wave coming"
said the sign i'm the clothing store
where many ulsters were displayed.
just about that time the grand GAIA
bo OF the weather department i'm
Washington WAS sending out reports
that predictions for New England
were fair and warmer. hut then, per-
haps, the weather man was wrong.
A certain barber i'm this city Is a
man OF strong likes and dislikes. and
he claims to be able To read a mans
character from his personal appear
ance. For instance, he said yesterday,
IL have no use for man who wears
an unkempt heard and allows his hair
10 hang down over his coat collar
Strange, Isn't IL?
heard OF a man who was walking
along Westminster street the other
afternoon. carrying bundle several
feet I'm length under his arm. He
struck hat from mans head and
went his way without apology. A wo-
man unable 10 get out of the way was
hit sharply in tho side and q hurryinE
pedestrian lost his wind by humping
man did not seem 10 realize that he
was a nuisance.
see that out in Kansas they call
Mrs. Nation a saloOnatic. We'll. that
Is what she seems 10 be, all right.
@SH
Coming along North Main street yes
terday a driver of heavy wagon in
sisted on keeping To the track in front
of an electric. After repeated sound
Ing OF tho gong by the motorman the
conductor was called 10 the front or
the car and IL was explained 10 him
that the man refused 20 give up the
right OF way. The conductor jumped
of the car ran ahead, looked at the
driver and the name OF the wagon and
got on the car. I'VE have TO report
all these occurrences" he said 10 me
when he was back on the rear plat
form And then the heavy team pull
cd out OF the way.
Save your English stamps and Eng
lish coins. All coins. excepting I'm the
colonies. will he called In. reminted
and stamped with the kings head.
e%4
We were talking about the Bosschie-
ter murderers this morning, when the
religious editor remarked: "Weill
see that McAlister has ended his
life" did he commit suicide?' shout
ed the police reporter. The religious
editor looked calmly over his glasses.
and replied: HE fell over Campbell
and struck Death" Now what do you
think ought To- be done TO the author
OF such a shastly joke?
In complimenting the Franklin So
ciety last evening Principal David
Hoyt OF the English High school re-
marked: IL am glad 10 see 80 many
members present, and also so many
= fossils" IL is TO be presumed that
he referred To a collection of fossils
spread upon a table.
3hs Gossip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

Neslys remark that he expects 70 end
his days Ia a dungeon indicates due ap.
probation Of tho faot that hls sin has
found him out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

Another gas investigation ls southt by
certain msmbers Of The Massachusetts
leTisla'urs. The previous inquiry
amounted " little save The smlrchins ot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

tloUul tsct. them from ,issro and wst.r
aud pfssent. sissing Tor ssls ey
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30

PAPA'S
WIFE.


Anna Held in "Papa's Wife" still con-
tinues TO win fresh isurels This charm
Ing little farce is both vivaclous and
humorous. and Anna Held In the title
role Is simply irresistible with her dell
cate and dainty touches. Her singing
gains additional charm from her French
accent as does her beauty from her
French dressing.
Her efforts are able seconded nv MIR.
Charles Bigeiow, who as Professor Celes-
tin. causes many a ripple OF laughter
striking novelty in the first act In the
introduction OF an automobile In which
Anna Held is dexterousIy steered through
a crowd OF pretty chorus girls. singing
refrain TO her solo.
Act second IN laid in the reception room
of the Golden Lion Hotel, where the
convent bred heroine learns many things,
incidentally the taste OF champagne in
the supper scene after which she sings
In French the popular Song OF the Colo
mel"
Expense has not been spared 20 make
this scene realistic The third oct, as is
usual with third acts. strsightens ont
all the complications and gives us a sur
prislng denouement in that IL makes
paps's wife not his wife at all. "Paps's
Wife" comes TO the Providence Opera
l1Oure lOF tHkdkSiHtHt VI hhtVt h8ha@
and a matinee commencing next Monday.
Feb. T. The seat sale opens tomorrow
morning.
Tho popularity OF the Jenny Eddy Trio
at Keith's hast week was such that they
were accorded the unusual distinction OF
"a second week, though unable 10 return
from n one-night engagement In New
York I'm time To appear on Monday. They
were I'm the bill yesterday. and With new
songs make an even bigger hit than last
week. Miss Eddy's quick change from
white to black face Is something of "A
novelty; and. thenGh she is too pretty
girl to hide her smiics under burnt cork,
it makes a strong point in her sketch.
Flinders Furnished Flat" as done by
willard Simms and Aimee Angeles, Is
one of the merriest farces seen this sea-
son at Keith's. Miss Angeles is n former
Weber and Fields fsvorite. and possesses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-30
Notes from
-0ageiand.

all the qualities implied by that fact: and
Mr.. Simfns is an exceedingly clever come
dian. Together they make team"
hard to equal; and their rendering of
THE Opera" a lengthy descriptive sons
from Fiddle -de-Dee" done at Weber
and Fields by Lillian Russell and De-
Wolf Hopper winds Up their act with q
hurrsh