davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Arthur Shillsh. = Young man ve6
known at Riverside was arraigned IN
court this morning on the charge of en-
bczzling small amount OF money from
his employer a. Riverside lie was ar
rested this morning by Sergeant Mum
roe and when srraigned decided to hght
the case. but later his relatives advised
him 20 settle the case. whether Ne was
guilty or not aud this he did. his brother
in-law paying The amount claimed to have
been embezzled and the costs of the
casp
Natchemoket Tribe ~ Red Men met
last evening and conferred the chiefs
degree upon one candidate Word was
received from tribe in Seattle that
Brother James Wcathcrhfe. member
81 Watchsmokrt Tribe. had been seri.
nuslv injured ard was being cared Got
IN that place llis condition ~as some.
what improved and the chances OF re.
covery were excellent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

The Atlanta Constitution says the re-
mort that the Indians o fthe Yukon valley
are dying as the result of disease re-
vaitins from contact with the gold hunt
ers Is but history repeaiins itself. as
the natives who Withstand the rigors Of
shs northern cline have always been un-
able 10 resist the impact OF our vices
II adds that the spaniard has left the
Indian races vigorous. while what II
calls the Anglo ssxons have swept them
away. Though the spanIards were on
many occasions cruel. yet as ;he con-
stitution says. they left the 'adlans un-
destroyed. Descendants of the natives
IN Mexico and other countries settled by
the Latin races hold high positions and
are prosperous and happy. Perhaps IN
denouncing things we often take one
aided view a. an instance of which Il
q creditshly recorded that an American
wac being shown over a mine In Europe In
which women worked. THE bright SUI
perintrndens forcstslled comment by say
ins: Yss. u Is vigorous work and less
DonAnins ana unhealthy than the sweat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

The ective work of the women's clubs
of this city and state and indeed through
out theland begins with the coming of
thee osl days OF October
Appropriately the clab conference which
occurs i'm the rooms OF the Coventry club,
at Anthony, on Wednesday. begins the
club season here I'm Rhode Island. IL Is
earnestly hoped by the members OF the
Coventry club that the skies Will be
bright on that day at least, that many
may come from the other clubs OF the
state to join in the greeting 10 Mrs. Abby
Martin Diaz, the distinguished writer and
lecturer
As was annaunced I'm these columns last
week Mrs Diaz will speak both I'm the
morning and afternoon OF Wednesday.
choosing as her subjects. "Women's Clubs
and the Value 20 the Home and the Com
munity." and Home and Home Makers.
on the same day OF the club conference
the Rhode Island Woman's club opens
ils season in the usual place OF meeting.
Mathewson Street NJ. f. church, with a
lecture and Interpretation readings on
"1'he Bible as Literature" by Miss Helen
M cole. Of Boston.
A series of eight other lectures and les
sons on the same subject will follow the
opening one and will be given by Miss Cole
on the Following dates: oct D. lz, 20. NOV.
g. % Dec IA. Jan. II. 25 at y. IN. in the
Mathewson street church.
President Faunce will also address the
club on some Biblical theme on Oct 10.
The art section Of the Rhode Island Wo-
mans club also promises much that is
entertaining and profitable this season,
under the direction of The chairman OF
tho section. Mrs S. M. Dick, wife of
Rev. Dir. Dick.
English art will be the study Of the
the year. and apropos OF this subject II
may be noted that Mrs. Dick has just
returned from Europe and study OF the
English galleries there.
On Nov. s. Franklin Scotte. the we'll
known art lecturer OF Boston. who has
on more than one occasion, delighted a
Providence audience, viii speak eH Flor
ence and It's Galleries"
other interesting speakers, engaged to
appear before the club at various times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
THE COMING SEASON
AMONG WOMENS CLUBS.

are DR.. William ri. Talman, OF New York,
who will lecture on Social Betterment;
Dean Emery. of Brown, and Mrs. Mary
Roberts Smith OF the Leland Standard, Jr.
University. who will present the timely
topic of The Higher Education OF Wo-
men"
Sociological themes will be presented by
Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler, the social sec
retary at the Shepard company. Rev.
Anna Garlin Spencer and Mrs. Walter
Stokes Irons.
treat in prospect will be the appear
ance OF MIR eisbie. OF the Out
look" who Will discourse on some literary
theme.
Other clubs whose year books tell
the story Of delightful winter in pros
pect are the Pawtucket Woman's club,
the Ardirhebish. the Fortnightly. the
Read Mark and Learn, Sarah r.
Doyle. Embreaso, etc.
SingnlarIy, three prominent clubs will
study the Bible as literature which is
certainly long step I'm advances, not alone
I'm a litererary sense.
These clubs are the Ardirhebiah. Paw
tucket and Rhode Island woman's
The FortnightIy club. under Mrs
Louis L. Angel as president, is making
great progress and with an ever increas-
Ing membership and the prospective form
alton OF an auxiliary, composed of the
uduButtft dHu lbunE iciotiNeS
OF members. bids fair 20 take It's place
among the foremost clubs In the state.
The Embreaso club, devoted TO En-
broidery. Literature and Art" has also
a delightful season In prospect. which
suggests the little poem which prefaces
it's year book.
Needles swiftly, deftly piled.
Gems OF Thought from mind TO mind
Strains OF music all sublime,
FrfandShfp's ties Shai1 hind I"
The year book OF the Read. Mark
and Learn club Is not yet issued. as is
the case with a number OF the other clubs
OF the state. Enough Is known. however
OF the patentialities OF the coming club
season TO predict that II will be ex-
ceptionally brilliant one and with musi-
Gales, club teas and the like. there will
be no lack OF that INFINITE variety which
is the spice. not only OF life, but OF y
womans club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
BOTH GONE.
Watch and Chain Of Saloon
Keeper Lost In ScutfIs.

Francis Deery is despondent today and
even the most sympathetic words fail to
console him lie Is the proprietor OF
Two for One" saloon at 5s Pond street
and he found II a little harder last even
ing about o'clock to eject two men
instead OF one
lie managed To eject them, however,
but during the scuffle he lost his watch,
which he values at S3s. and his watcn
that the watch and chain became olsen
gagged during the struggle. and, dropping
TO the floor, were picked up by someone
who made his escape.
Although the police were notified the
property had not been recovered up TO a
a late hour this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
DIE D..

HOGG-In this city. Sept. y, Alexander
Youngest son Of Alexander and the late
Emma Hosg, aged year. months ana
10 days.
JoUNsTON-rn this city. on the 9TH
inst, Elizabeth g. Johnston.
KEACH-Tn Putnam, Conn. the 18th
inst Mrs Sophronia s. Reach, In the
S0th year of her age
MAHONEY-Iu this city on the 18th inst.
suddenly. Denis T.. Mahoney.
MoTLTROP-In this city. on the the s7th
inst. Cynthia A. Baxter, wife of Henry
Moultrop.
pECKHAM-In Pawtucket the 27th inst,
Edwin Cranston Peckham. I'm his SD
year
pIKE-rn this city, on the nth inst,
Samuel pike IN his soth year
REvNoLDs--In this city. on the 2sth
inst. Sarah Ann Reynolds. widow Of
George r. Reynolds, in the 69th year of
her age.
THoENTON-At Bayslde. sept 25th. Jes-
sic L.. wife Of John T.. Thornton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
THE DEMANDS OF THE
PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by ticket the street railway routes
within the city limits.
No central stations detention houses for
psnesr and obstacles regular and legitimate traffic
the public thoro4g hfsres
No gt Of Land Belonging to tn city which the Union
company may central transfer station and by occupy
ing It for Its offices and by the sale of privileges make
large profits at the expense of the taxpayers.
The selection of candidates for the city next
November who from mayor down will pledge themselves
elected refuse all ufthr privileges the Union company
un that corporation grant reasonable system of
ticket transfers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

The condition Of the Boer prisoners In
Bermuda is such that the world will have
TO take more than passing note OF A..
The prisoners have the scantiest % food
and actually need clothing Last June
Wayne Mcvclgh IN his address a, Har-
ward spoke of the concentration camps
In the Trsnsvaei ne more brutal and
lnexcusable than those or wcyler Nov.
however the English are giving Va some
weyierism that T. close 10 our own doors.
England IL willing that thtre prisoners
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
The Gossip.

Barber-Golng UP 20 call on Miss De
We're, I dare say7
ChoIly-Ycas. bavbah. and as am her
pet I want you 10 do you best
Barber-Certalnly! ] am used 10 shay
ing her pets.
cholly-Are there any ni-more Of us7
Rarber-Yes just hnished her French
poodle before you came in.--Exchsnge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

In their platform the New Jersey Re-
and demand more stringent laws for it's
suppression. In no state I'm the Union
have anarchists been permitted greater
freedom In carrying on their blood
thirsty plottinss than In New Jersey. and
In no other state is there greater need
for the adoption of vigorous measures
against them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Thus truly speaks the New York Tri-
bune Talk of Mckinley memorials Is
widespread. That Is well. Monuments
many places 90 bear his name But the
best memorial OF him will he for the
people OF this nation TO live up to the
lofty sentiments which have been evoked
by his martydom"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Whether or not Comptroller Coler sue
ceeds in securing the Tammany nomina-
tion for mayor OF New York, his course
during the present campaign has not
enhanced his reputation for political
uprightness and steadlness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

fs In store for all who use Kemps Bai.
sam for the Throat and Lungs. the great
mat il is sold on It's merits and any
druggist II authorized BY the proprietor
OF this wonderful remedy TO give you a
sample bottle free2 IL never fails 10
cure acute or chronic coughs All .i-ul
gists sell kemp's Bsisarn. Price 80. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Pawtucket would indeed be an Uto-
plan kingdom if Mayor Fitzgerald
could only carry his ideas into execu-
tion. At a Democratic love feast In
the First ward, that city, last even
ing, he guaranteed his almost breath
less constituents that with concur
ring. city council, both Branches, he
would reduce the expenses OF the city
$50 900 a year. pay the employees of the
city an honest wage for an honest
days work, have as much work done.
have the working day not more than
eight hours long, and accomplish more
lasting improvements for the city.
How farcical such ante-eiection prom
ises must appear 10 the average voter.
But. never mind. Mayor Fitzgerald
will more than realize this fact when
he visits the Second ward Monday
evening next and later the Fourth and
Fifth wards. Jollying will count for
naught I'm those bailiwlcks and the
mayor will be more than convinced
that the people believe a third term
is neither desirable nor probable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

should he supplied with clothing and II
is probable tn an effort will be made In
this country 20 raise money for that
through the medium OF public meetings.
Incidentally the conduct of England will
probably come in for senSrsl condemna-
tfou
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

II Marsden j. Perry is sincere in his
statement that the people do not want
transfers why is he afraid TO submit
the question To them for decision?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

As the Chicago boys have a big lake
20 practice on the government should
not be backward in providing them with
training ship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

MI Marsden J. Perry, who has be-
trayed his fear Of the verdict OF the
people on the transfer question. may think
that by dodging he can escape meeting
the main issue. but n he does he will
Ind himself grievously mistaken. The
people are aroused as never before and
they are strong enough TO eventually
enforce their demand FOR ticket transfers
even against Mr.. Perry and the powerful
corporation he represents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Just behind me sat one Of the other
kind OF theatre nuisances. Every
time the orchestra played he thumped
out the time with his rect and go
forcibly that all within a radius OF
10 feet knew of the fact A lively
strain moved him TO execute the steps
OF a song and dance artist. | res
cued my hat from its perch under my
seat I'm time TO save II from being
general wreck but not before the rest
Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

I sat next TO a man at one OF the
theatres last night. Every time any
body did anything that pleased him
and he vas too easily pleased at that
he thumped his hands together with
q series of bangs. and those hands
we're like ts-pound hams. And while
he was doing this he was kicking To
beat the band because everybody else
didn't applaud when he did. These
folks don't know a good thing when
they see it," he constantly growled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
MS IWtnIY.rHlRp SEASON.

Prof. Maurice iiass. master OF dancing,
opsns his twenty-third season ~ his
handsome rooms. Winslow hall. lSs NATL
A. now begun childten's class begins
oct j. Prof. Haas may be found AZ
the school day or evening and arrange,
neuts NAV be made either nv personal
visit or H., letter This veteran dancing
master ls now teaching the children OF
the children who first enjoyed the ad-
and expert direction and he bears an en-
Viahe reputation. both abroad ana at
home as a true master of his art
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

According 10 telegraph dispatches
the Girard Trust company OF Philsdel-
phia received check YESTERDAY fer
s., ,O0O, 600, approximately from Drexel a.
Company, I'm payment for the minority
stock of the Bethlehem Steel com
pany, amounting TO 13i 900 shares. The
payment OF the check completes the
sale OF the Bethlehem Steel company
TO Mr. Schwab The fact reminds me
OF financial transaction In Paw
tucket nJt SO many moons ago. IL
was during the erection Of the plant
OF the Hand Brewing company. and
Mr. Connell, private secretary of Mr..
Hand. presented a check for s2so.00
10 the First National Bank of Paw
tucket. IL was drawn on the First
National Bank OF Scranton, Pa, and
simply signed Michael Hand"
The cashier had known OF checks for
$500 and 500 900 from several OF the
largest corporations locally. about
pay day time, and was prepared to
meet the same. But check for a
quarter OF a million was so astound-
ing that the cashier remarked, even
n Mr.. Connell were identified he didn't
believe there was ready money enough
i'm Pawtucket 10 satisfy the claim.
Mr.. Connell explained that he did not
want cent at the time but would
leave the check TO open an account.
"snd IL you are In the least doubt I
Will telegraph TO Scranton and have
the check duplicated several times
over"
Just then ex-Mayor Carroll and Rev.
III. f. Kinnerney stepped into the
bank. had a hearty handshake with
Mr.. Connel, and there was no need
OF further Identification. His deposit
was, without further cavil, accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

Bobby Mamma. if God is as good az
YOU say. lie 10. Why don't he always an
swer our prayers.
Mamma-He does Bobby, when they de-
serve 10 be answered.
Bobby We'll. | prayed that might not
steal any more lam ont of the butler =
pantry, bat Il didn't make any difference.
Life. l.litt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28
Chat 4bouf
People.

The man who best loves nature VIII
sit all day and silently admire her
beauties. lie who leans toward the
drama will listen intenty, while
watching the action Of a play, and
drinking I'm every word Will refrain
from annoying his neighbor by bolster
Gus outbursts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

The proper thing would be 20 pro-
vide such people with shacklcs. Then
their friends could fasten their feet
TO the base of the next front row of
seats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

shops in which am informed women in
America have 60 work"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

In st. Johns cemetery. Ashton, n.
T.. Is "A tombstone bearing this sad,
but suggestive inscription: "One fate
surprised them and one grave received
them" IL is the burial place OF
mother and four children. all drowned
i'm Scott's pond, Lonsdale. near the
"Narrows" and almost opposite the
famous floating island. nearly n half
century ago. This solemn fact Is
brought 10 my mind by the awful
tragedy near Akron, o., yesterday.
when an insane mother drowned her
four children. ranging I'm age from two
20 nine years. and followed them to
death by jumping into the well her
self.
But the Rhode Island woman was
not insane. That very afternoon
she was returning from visit 20 her
parents and old home at Cumberland
Hill. Her four children were with
her in the carryall and when she
reached the "Narrows' In the now
town OF Lincoln. then the old town OF
Smithneld. she drove deliberately into
the stream and the duintette lost their
lives. That II why the suggestive i'm
scription ON the weather beaten tomb
stone at Ashton tells fits own sad
story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

There Is at present much more hope
in the awakening or the Republican
party 10 the demands OF tariff reform
than there il I'm any reassertion OF the
democratic party on that issue. -
Kansas city star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

with a man Cf the mental calibre
and personal integrity of alma I'm the
presidential chair, Cuba should make
rapid strides to prosperity and an en-
during republic and maintain strong
friendly relations with this country"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

This morning I saw n man accom-
panied by a lady in an Ocean street
car. The man wore an overcoat and
straw hat and the lady carried a
heavy shawl. They had not gone far
when the man turned around and
lowered the window behind him. Then
the lady wrapped her shawl about her,
looked cross at the man, and since
then have been wondering what the
combination was, for he was the only
man who wore an overcoat and a
straw hat and wanted window open.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-28

"The prophets who interpreted the
departure OF NJ Constans from the
4 drkish court as the beginning ~ tho
end or the European concert and the
first step toward the partition of he
ottoman Empire have gained honor
neither in their own nor Nv any other
country. y."-Philadclphia Record.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
NEWS IN BRIEF.

IIlam Green, formerly Of MlNtou. has
been appointed Il mounted policeman in
Wilmington.
Tho residence Of Mrs John +. Ben
nett on West Main street. EIkton, has
been painted.
--Ioau Fowler, son of Oscar Fowler,
Of Ell; Neck. who fell from Il load of hay
at Cherry IIill. last week, and broke his
collar bone. is rapidly recovering.
On Saturday evening. Walter Mar
Gus and Herbert Shivory were fined one
dollar and costs for hiSordcrly conduct
on the street. by Magistrate Gilpin.
On Friday afternoon, last week. two
enthusiastic crabhrrS caught five dozen
crabs below Frcmchtown. Crabs are re-
ported very plentiful in the Elk river
Mrs. L. Il. Bennett, Elkton, will the next
ten days have Special Hat Sale. Both trim
med and ready-to-wear hats, Sets, 10cts, 25cts
and upwards. iuly12-tf
Mrs. Max Bland will soon return
Nom the PaStcur Institute. Baltimore.
Her condition has improved consider
ably. The horse that was bitten by the
dog that bit Mrs. Bland, has gone mad.
The ChcStcrtown Board of Town
Commissioners are considering the ad
visibility of improving the towns pro-
lection against fire. The Board is think
ing of purchasing II chemical engine, as
they work quickly and effectively.
1t has been determined by the Will
mington Board of Education that here
after it will only train young women who
desire to be teachers. They must pass
an examination, and only the twelve
standing the highest will be allowed to
enter the school, and these must also
pass physical examination.
William Farson, who was killed in
Philadelphia saloon. during Il dispute
over nickle last Thursday night, form
erly resided in Middletown, Del. He
went to Philadelphia few years ago,
to become an electric railway motorman.
Thomas McGrath, who, it is alleged,
struck Farson, has been arrested. The
deceased was 43 years old.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
COMING SALES.

Monday, August 9th, at II II. NJ. at the
Court House door. Elkton, farm
near Conowingo. of William Boldly,
deceased.
George \. Blake, Trustee.
Monday. August 9TH, at / 1.3o Il. m, at
the Court House door, Elkton. un-
divided onc-third interest in farm
of VIM. ID. Bye. deceased. in the
Fourth district.
George \. Blake, Trustee.
Monday. August 10Th. ut II Il. M. ut
Court House door. Elkton, rcSid-
rmcc in Port Deposit. owned by w.
W. Davis.
w. T. Warburton. Attorney.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder, 1t cures pain
full, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing
nails, and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions: It's the greatest dis
covery OF the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure fol
sweating. callous and hot, tired, aching feet
Try it today, Sold by all druRgists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25 cents in stamps. Tria
package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted
LIE Roy, N. Y,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
Anti-SalOOn League.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Cecil County Anti-Saloon League will he
held ut Woodlawn Campmeeting, Thurs
day. August Sth, ut > p. M. \ full at
tendance is desired of all foes of the
saloon. Will YOU kindly publish notice
of the same. Addresses will be delivered
by interesting speakers.
H. A. G. WESTERFIELD,
Spcrpto,.v
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
Notice to Town Taxpayers of
ElktOn.

The Town Treasurer of Elkton will receive
taxes for the year 1901 at the Office of p. NJ,
Groves on North street at any time.
A discount of per cent. will be above ed on
az payments OF taxes made during the month
Of July, and discount of per cent. will be
allowed on all taxes paid during the month of
August. No discount after August 3lst.
All taxes not paid by January !, 1909, will
bear interest from September l, 1901.
j, HARVEY GROVES,
June@S-2m Town Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27

ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

George A. Blake, Administrator Of Sarah
Rudy, Plaintiff,
vs..
James S. McComb, Elizabeth 3. McCOmb
Winchester and Martha McComb Bush.
Executors Of the last will and testament
of Elizabeth B. McComb, deceased,
Annie NJ. Forrest and the unknown
heirs of William Forrest, deceased, De-
PENDANTS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
Coal Proposals.
--ss==---ae==
500 Reward.

The Diamond State Telephone Company
will pay 500 reward for the arrest and con-
Viction OF each and every person guilty OF
steallng copper wire from the lines OF thls
Company. CHARLES G. WELLS
u District Manager
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-07-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Issued This Week al the Office of Clerk
OF Court for Cecil County.

Waiter NirkcrSou, of NcaSry'S Neck,
and Annie Humphrey, of near Earle
vile. W. \. Nicbcrson, applicant.