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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-09-30

Lard, GJC.
GRADUATED Sugar to-day is worth
$4.65 per 100 pounds, but is subject
to change without notice, as all other
prices are.
Green coffee from Sc. to 1Oc. per
pound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Representative Whceers mental cabre
ocacd by his statement that he intended dsrepec to Prince
en to the German people and that see how what he
SAID can be tortured into such Interpretation Thss as cowav
as MS attack on the nations coming contemplate but the
kentucky abbernow and his Me Too South Carolina
roundy castgaed for their offence against decenv and
proprety
But aea does the pabe performance these two
merit the attention has received serespectne neone P
no means Indeed will be far bury under deserved CON
tempt tnan to further dignity by serious consideration For the mis-
cradle spectacle these made themselves the people of
Will no doubt blush with shame but they must take part d the
upon themselves for sending congress obtue and
presenatives
not at alsurpsng find the of the Democrats
nas'e davow any responsibility part of their party for rho M
cfeoHaoe exploitation The majority the members Of that
party VINO SIT IN the national legsates are gentlemen and
natural they as well as their Republican confrere should
dese 10 purge the body of which they members of the
Suspicion OF approving such display wanton vulpatv nv a.
significant few = WI ."
otner nations than this have awmakng bodies and their -
ence mas probably taught them that not awavs posshe %
vent the entrance OF individuals of large ngu but meacre
equipment They will therefore be disposed to regard tho u
albert incident as of the exceptions that prove the r
respectfully and courteous bearing on the part of opr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
MUSINGS OF The
MATINEE GIRL.

speaking OF the gratitude OF some per-
formers toward a manager" said the
Matinee Girl, I'm her most confidential
tone, reminds me OF large number of
vaudeville artists whom have heard ex-
press apparently sincere gratitude to
managers who have made them, and b.
+. Keith is so far In the lead Every
thing that man puts his hand to seems
10 turn to gold" Perhaps he only puts
his hands to things that are gold" quoth
/ sententiously.
Gratitude" went on the Matinee Girl.
In dreamy tone. is one of the greates
things I'm the world. one would naturally
expect TO find a decided lack OF IL In the
atrical folk. because most OF them are
so filled with lattery and praise that one
would expect their sense OF gratitude to
become IN time dullcd on the contrary.
my experience has been that stage folk
have this attribute more highly developed
than any other people. The ungrateful
are the exception.
"On the other hand, the artist II not
the only one who Is grateful; many times
manager Is nlled with gratitude for the
artist 4 splendid example OF this is
found In Mr. B. +. Keith and the Naidis
Sisters the daring and reckless trapezists
at kcith's this week These artstes have
been professional trapezists since they
were four years old. and when they reach
ed the zenith OF their chosen line OF work.
they organized splendid show Of their
own. which was one OF the strongest
shows ever seen In America
They brought this company 10 Provl-
dcnce several years ago which was their
first and only other appearance here.
while touring the country with their
show, and Incidentally making mint OF
money Mr. y. T.. Keith saw their partic-
ular act. and was greatly Impressed with
IT, The following season. he had con-
tracted with them for n large sum but
which he frankly told them was not real
~ what they deserved FOR heir wonder
ful act. They opened at the Boston house. |
and at the end OF their first week MIR. I
Keith wrote 10 them better. of which /
hey are now the proud poSsessors.
IL reads In part; i am very much /
pleased TO note that you have worked /
lust as earnestly. just as faithfully. and i
with the same attention 90 minute detail 1
hat characterized your work with your
)wn splendid show. Your performance 1
certainly excels anything OF It's kind ever
seen IN this country before. and you have 4
not only well earned your money. but the /
unanimous applause OF every patron of
my house. ! never had an act I'm any OF |
my houses that gave such perfect salts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

faction. not only to the audience, but TO
myself.
g" i desire to thank you for your faith
ful works and hope that when this engage
ment shall have closed, / may be again
benefited by your services in the future
as have been during the past six days
i am especially grateful that / have been
enabled to retain your services for anoth-
er week
This spirit OF gratefulness is Just as
strong on the part OF the Vadis Sisters
toward Mr.. Keith and there are hum
dreds OF artists in the thea trical profess
sion today who feel the same toward Mr..
Keith, the Napoleon OF high class vaude-
ville,' as he has been called. Another IL
lustration Of a different kind OF gratitude
was brought 10 my attention the other
day on the part OF the same Vaids sis-
ters. was in back OF the stage at Kelth's
just before these artistes went on to do
their act
II noticed that they went into n auiet
corner, and said somethinE I'm unison /
suppose | looked curious as "A woman al
ways does. and one OF the sisters said
We always say little prayer that our
mother taught us when children lust be-
fore going on TO do our act. In all the
years OF our professional life. we have
never once missed e.. Such beautiful
faith and gratitude to the Maker for
sparing them I'm their difficult and danger
Gus line OF work The chief called for
copy and the Matinee Girl came out OF
her reverie and went to work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

I period seems to have differed little from
! that or savagery) 10 the broader lfe
maze possible for them i'm this favored
! community" eu
after AFTER dwelling briefly upon the signif-
Ca esnee ne, or the tsrm. society" in it's broad
er use, the speaker continued:
with the family as the primal ,nit We
may Desln To note how, I'm different seq
u ions Oh the world. the family is formed !;
purchase, have been evolved present con-
dltlons, which, although apparently far
removed yet are rooted I'm the pagan
From this point Mrs Colcleugh de-
scrlbed the strange and barbarous mar
M Mriase customs existing among uncivilized
peoples, together with the no less strange
customs of divorce prevailing i'm many far
or uncivilized countries
Inc description included the marriage
northeastern India. where custom allows
the would-be husband. assisted by a
friend; TO carry OFF young girl.
similar customs were described as be-
ing common I'm Fiji and among some OF
the Malay tribes. while I'm New Zealand
the ola Mari wedding was characterized
as dreadful struggle" where the bride
is carried off by force
The story of the marriage rites in Corea
was especially interesting where custom
lent on her wedding day. for IL she utters
word or even makes sign she becomes
at once an object OF ridicule.
riage customs and position OF women i'm
Japan. Ceyion, Samoa. Alaska China,
Egypt, Morocco. Australia and other
countries.
In conclusion she said:
One would sum up the gradual evo-
luton OF woman's condition in the words
OF DR. Mason, who SAYS:
The civilized woman stands related TO
the primitive women in this respect: That
woman was first the wife of any, then
the wife of many and then one of many
wives. In this last condition her nuptial
period has been growing more and more
stable until. In this century and country
and exaltation of women
are everywhere recognized as that syno-
nym of progress.
But for the highest ideals I'm civiiza-
tion. in humanitarianism. education and
government the way was prepared in
by mothers and the female clan
groups"
At the conclusion OF the above paper
some minor matters of business were dis
posed or and Mrs. Fanny Purdy Palmer
was appointed the delegate from the
Rhode Island Woman's club to the bien-
NAL OF the general federation OF Women's
clubs to be held in Los Angeles, Cal, in
June.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
MRS. COLCLEUGH READS PAPER
BEFORE R. |. WOMANS CLUB

The regular meeting Of the Rhode Island
"omans club was held in the assembly
| rooms OF the Mathewson Street church
| at o'clock yesterday afternoon. with
the president, Mrs George r. Baker. in
the chair.
the meeting was i'm charge of the de-
partment OF sociology OF the club. and the
speaker, Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh.
VINO read most comprehensive and thor
oughly entertaining paper on "The Social
Life of Aboriginal Women" The paper
was an exhaustive one with which the
writer was thoroughly familiar-because
or her travels in "unbeaten paths" and
observations in various. out OF the way
corners of the world with which most
persons are unfamiliar.
Because of her familiarity with her
subject therefore, and the charming
manner In which IL was presented, she
held the interested attention OF her hear
ers throughout
In beginning Mrs. Colcleugh said that
she had used the term, social life" sole
~ In ITS sociological sense. sociology be-
ing defined as the science which treats
OF the laws OF human society in all its
respects Is surely broad enough TO include
consideration Of primitive people. she
said, and quoted Sir John Lubbuck the
ing gives a more instructive insight into
the condition OF savages than their ideas
on the subject of relationship and mar
riage. nor can the great advantages OF
civilization be more concusively proved
than by the Improvement which II has
effected in the relations between the two
sexes.
True II Is that one of the tests by
which the extent of civilization is meas
ured in any community, Is the condition
OF women, the treatment TO which they
are subject and the relative position they
hold in society"
Following these Introductory words
Mrs. Colcleugh entered into a description
or the conditions pertaining to the women
to whom the terms. aborigines. can today
be applied and brought out clearly many
facts having to do with the environment
of European women i'm early days, and
the position of the sex. especially in the
Orient.
She also traced the agency exerted by |
European women in working out" as |
she expressed IL, 1.-THE evolution of the |
sex from a condition (Which in the heroic |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

With the suns effective assistance the
public works department Is making some
real PROGRESS in the work OF snow re-
moval The police commission, how
ever, does not appear TO have any time
70 devote TO the enforcement OF the or
dinance requiring the clearing OF side
walks In large number OF thorough
fares and walks are In wretched and dan
gerous condition. If owners or occupants
OF the premises abutting these uncleaned
sidewalks were notified that prosecution
would follow further delay in clearing
away the snow and fee there would un-
be a prompt and general move
ment TO put them in safe condition for
public travel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
NOTES FROM The HARBOR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past - hours.
Arrived Steamers Rhode Island. Ap-
plchy; Virginia. Wise, New York. G.. W.
Dauiclson. Dodge. Block Island: city
OF Newport. RickcrtSou. Newport and
return. Bay Queen. Lake. Fan River and
return; tugs Patience. r. q. Welt Gaspco
schooner Jas. Pierce. Norfolk: barges
Esopus. JOsephus
Sailed Steamers Rhode Island Nir-
ginia. New York: Powhatan, Baltimore:
tugs Gaspce. Nathan Hale. barges po-
hatconE. Cohocton. Buffet
10 Is reported that the barges Western
Belle and Juniata broke away from tho
tug Mars y miles east Of Fire Island
Tuesday morning and are stlll adrift with
their crews Of ~ men
The barge Cardenas. that went adrlft
Feb. ?. has not been heard from since
and the tug Cuban IL still hunting for
her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
LeSlIE'S MONTHLY FOR MARCH

The March issue OF Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly" appears as the
Charleston Exposition number, and in
cludes some thirty pages of admirable
photographs of the great fair, together
with an intelligent running commentary
by Cuyler Smith. This is the first fun ac-
count OF the most elaborate attempt at
Exposition making which the South has
ever tried. and IL is very interesting to
compare the buildings with those which
the public so warmly applauded at Buff
falo.
This March number OF Leslies might
have been called the Timely Number. It
contains two well illustrated articles upon
Marconi-one upon the personality OF the
twenty-seven year old inventor. Is quite
different from anything we have seen IN
print. and leaves "A vivid impression of
an extraordinary man; the other which
concerns the marvellous experiments az
st. Johns. written by G. II. Watson, a
correspondent OF the New York Herald
Timely also, is a good account OF the
American built Imperial yacht Meteor.
by her builder. Wallace Downey. lie
knows whereof he speaks.
An article OF more permanent interest.
perhaps, Is "A paper upon the American
Gypsy. by r.. NJ. Fletcher Berry. who has
for years been making a personal study
OF the Gypsy habits and character, and
here presents a number OF facts most
surprising 90 the ordinary reader
feature 81 the number is a critical
study, by Norman Hapgood. OF Mrs Fiske.
whom most people OF the stage and many
OF e. consider the first os American ac-
tresses. This paper Is accompanied by a
portrait. drawn from life for 'J.oslic's
Monthly" and printed In oolors, as n
supplement
The hction In this number is notable n
includes half dozen good stories. one or
two OF them illustrated in tint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
FAKE SCHEME EXPOSED

The following resolution adopted by the
Rhode Island Central Trades and Labor
union is self explanatory:
Whereas. Unscrupulous persons are So
liciting advertisements for a newspaper
and falsely claiming the same 10 he the
official newspaper of this Central Trades
and Labor union, be II
trail Trades and Labor union publish
card in the newspapers warning adver-
tisers that there is no official newspaper
of the trade and labor unions in this
state. GEO " MOORE. President
]. Brickell. Secretary, Rhode Island Cen
trail Trades and Labor Union, Provi-
dence. r. L.. Feb. 10. 1902.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
DIED..

BARKER-In this city. the nth inst.
Hannah r. daughter OF the late Ebene-
ger and RhOda carey and wife OF the
late Captain John NJ. Barker.
BATES-In this city. the 18th inst. Julia
a. widow OF James l.. Bates. in the
6Sth year OF her age.
CAREY-In this city. on the 10th inst
John McGoycrn Carey, aged 10 years.
CoMsToCK-In this city. suddenly. at
his late residence. on the 18th inst. wei
come q. Comstock. aged rs years.
DEvINE--ln this city. on the 18th inst.
Jane. widow of John -. Devine. aged
90 years
FLANAGAN-In this city. Feb. TO- 1902.
Margaret. wife 81 the late Patrick Flan-
agan, In her 72d year.
FRAZER-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Annie. wife OF James Frazer. and daugh-
ter OF the late Thomas and Johanna
Gleason.
GATES-ln Pawtucket 18th inst Eliza
beth. daughter OF George e. and the late
Elizabeth Gates in her f2d year
HARDY-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Mabel L., wife OF Ernest w Hardy.
aged y years. months and 20 DAYS.
MURPHY-In this city. on the 10Th inst.
John 5. Murphy, sged a years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Rhode Island citizens are not greatly
concerned as to the authorship OF the
so-called Curtis divorce amendment. II
matters very little whether IL was framed
by the senator from Block Island or the
representative from Providence who pre-
sented IL; but Il does matter very much
that IL is pernicious measure, drawn
apparently I'm the interest OF lawyers who
practice In the divorce courts and that
II is repugnant 10 the decent sentiment
Of the state. That it passed the house is
a source OF regret; but that the senate
will kin it is the sincere hope Of all who
hold sacred the home and the marriage
relation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
THE ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPOSITION

Inc projected exposition OF Rhode industries during The
~ ~ assuming most encouraging
~ no nave 0eo themselves into the New Association OF A. o
A lot e purpose OF holding this certainly such - -
assurance OF us high character
mercal and Industrial Of this " ''7 COM
Ihere can be hardly exnostto, rror a.
py 'he association VIII give
mat should be most valuable development while in M, r 80
e attracted here during OF m, exoos,,r rs
consideration OF no slight bnsIne. - - ~ ~
and cinir o"'''ni'S OF providence
~" taken rather
making the exposition the public and Tim. ,, 'p IN
being money making time ts s,,o,
""'" y 70 o. conducted would seen
II the experience Of similar other sta h ga,
an exposition Is certainly be intss, OF local
~ % % osouon OF members assembly 70 give s,s,e roc
IGNITION 10 would seem TO be altogether and wise t, -
% na' 0-t Of The present somewhat experimental undertaking NAV - $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

II is pleasant 10 see that the district
attorney OF New York has changed his
policy in regard to the woman accused
OF the murder OF Brooks. At first she
and her counsel were denied common
courtesies. but now Mr.. Jerome has
placed the resources OF his office at the
disposal Of the unfortunate prisoner so
She If possible, may clear herself. This
is as IL should be- Public prosecutors
should have but one object in view In
such case-the ascertainment of the
truth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
THEIR N|ECES
Pay Surprise Visit 10 Mrs.
Baker and Mrs. Adams.

Mrs Louisa Baker and Mrs. Ably
Adams were very agreeably surprised at
their home at ~ Beacon avenue lat
evening by party made up principally
o. ihcir nieces. In the party were Mrs.
Chester Cummings, Mrs Joseph r. ui.h
Mrs. sarah Magill. Miss Ihcbe Sickcr.
son. Mrs. Frank Thatcher aud a:ts sally
Nicksrsou
There was singing OF favorlto songs.
the exchange OF happy rcminiaccnces ana
the portaking OF tempting collation..
Mr. Joseph Y. Rich. the only gentleman
in attendance. contributed his share TO-
ward the entertainment Of the Joyous
company and when the party separated
IL was with the firm conviction on the
part Of every member OF Il that a most
pleasurable evening had been passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success IL
sootbes the child softens the gums. al
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea It Will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately sold
cents a bottle. Re sure and
a SIX for Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

manent institution OF much benefit to the
commercial interests OF this Industrial
state.
IL Is doubtful II half the people I'm
sity OF its industries. and the projected
exposition may have considerable educa-
tional value and serve TO arouse us TO
new conceptions of our own possibilities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

The light of Asia is to be furnished by
the Diamond Match syndicate as well
as by the Standard oil company. 1t Is
intended TO put matches made by the
syndicate on the Oriental market at
so low a price as to drive out the swed-
ish illumnators
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Now that Mr. Nixon has become a So
journer within her borders Florida citl-
zens can prudently amend their returns
to the tax collectors so as to read sand
and a Sick Tiger"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Former Chief Devery OF the New York
police, according to a repor~ purchased
nearly 100000 worth of real estate the
other day, and now he is being pursued
by the same question as was Croker
Where did you get the money"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

France and Venezuela are again friends
Inc estrangement was of rather long
duration having lasted since 1895. MANY
efforts were made to bring about an un-
derstanding, but up TO a few days ago
they were without satisfactory results.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Again does Castellane notify his
countess relatives that he wishes his
debts paid. As warning TO American
heiresses Count Boni has at least one
excuse for existing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

1t is up to the American congress to
give the Republic Of Cuba its blrthright
of honest and self-sustaining industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

There would have been less uncer-
tainty and far more satisfaction had Miss
Stones ransom been paid on the c. O.
D. basis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Revenue reducers in congress should not
forget that they will also have to reduce
appropriations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Kruger Is putting up the hopes De Wet
Is putting up the fight and John Bun
is putting up the cash to settle the bills
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Hon. Lyman J. Gage appears TO be the
most sought after among the men out OF
a Job.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20
GOING TO BE nARRIEpi

our wedding Invitations arc exact re-
productions of steel Plate Engraving.
AZ less than one-fourfh the cost Sun
Printing Co ll5-l19 Pine street. Provi-
dcncc. II. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

BUSINESS OFFICE. weybosset ST Telephone ls77-2.
EDITORIAL ROOMS. g. SO. Water ST. Telephone 1S77-a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-20

Ihe long array OF taxes repealed
Yesterday contained impOsts which de-
manded repeal and imposts which did
not' reNenue which was needed and
revenue which was not: burdens felt
Dy those who paid them and burdens
winch were not. Philadelphia Press.