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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-01
Behind the Curt,,r

Manager-Why be cut IN so over +,o
loss OF that little shopping bag?
shopping bag! had seven cha ross
OF costume In it"-Life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-01

Cant be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure
blood. Tones and invigorates the whole
Syk tenn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
Life ofStars.

Although to superficial observation II
might seem that the great bodies of the
universe could radiate their light forever,
the mordern generalization of physics
show that such can not be the case. The
radiation of light necessarily involves a
corresponding loss OF heat, and with 1t
the expenditure of some form of energy.
The possibility OF a restoration com
nleteIy transcends our science. How can
the little vibration which strikes our eye
from some distant star and which has
been, perhaps thousands OF years IN
reaching us find its way back 10 It's
origin? The light emitted by the sun lO'OoO
wears ago is today pursuing its way In
snhere whose surface is 10000 light-years
distant on all sides. Science has nothing
even TO suggest the possibility Of its res
,oratIon. and the most delicate >observa-
tions fail to show any return from the
unfathomable abyss.
IL can be said with the commence OF
demonstration. that the energy generated
bv the suns contraction could not nave
kent up its present supply or neat TOT
much more than twenty or thirty mil
lions of years
IL will suffice 60 say, In general way
that the study of the earth and ocean
shows evidence of the action OF series
Of causes which must have been going
on for hundreds of millions OF years.
Moreover. the commencement OF the
geological operations of which we speak
Is. by no means. the commencement OF
tho earth's existence. The theories OF
both parties agree that. for untold aeons
before the geological changes now visible
commended. our planet was molten
mass, perhaps even an incandescent
globe like the sun. During all those aeohs
the sun must have been In existence as
a vast nebulous mass, first reaching as
far as the carth's orbit and slowly con-
tracing its dimensions. And these aeons
are 10 be included I'm the physicists es-
innate of twenty or thirty millions OF
years.
Granting the evolutionary hypothesis,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
AGAINST S.P.C.A A.
Councilman Fox Awarded Dam
ages by Agent Smith.

The suit OF Councilman Michael T.
Fox of Warren against James n. Smith,
agent of the Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty to Animals, In which damages
were laid at $4,000 for alleged malicious
prosecution. was heard at Bristol yes
terday before Judge Blodgett in the com
mon pleas division OF the supreme court
The Jury. of which Robert j. Jenckes Of
harrington was foreman, found the de-
fendant guilty. Damages were fixed at
$3.50.
The case grew out OF the arrest OF the
plaintiff at n cock fight at Barnaby' s
Corners, Warren. in the middle OF Febru-
ar, last. The case occupied the greater
rart OF tho day and until nearly . o'clock
in the evening. the jury having been out
three hours and half.
II was learned atterward that tho mat
ter OF a verdict for the plaintiff was
readily agreed upon. but there were va %
rious ideas about the amount Of damages.
some Jurors being inclined to make II
$1,000
rho defendant was on the witness
stand. as well as some OF his deputies.
It's was brought out In evidence that
while Agent James ~ Smith and Charles
Capwen were absent from the office OF
the society I'm this city someone left an
ANONYMOUS note on q deak there with a
few particulars beyond the name OF Fox
and requesting that the assent go and see
"Joc" In Warren There Was no evi-
dence az 20 who left the note on the
agents desk
m was claimed that politics had some
thing TO do with the action against the
councilman. but Mr.. Smith denied this.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
MANY PRESENT
Interesting Problems Before
Sunday School Union.

The Sunday School union Of the Chan
ming conference met last evening I'm the
chapel of the First Congregational
church with an attendance OF upward OF
300 persons The exercises, which were
under the direction Of the pastor, Rev.
Augustus NJ. Lord, opened with busi-
ness meeting which took place from TO
6 o'clock. during which matters of i'm
portance to the union were discussed at
some length. including common Sunday
school problems
Then followed the banquet and the sea
son OF after dinner speaking was in
augtirated by Rev. G.. w. Kent pastor
OF the Westminster Congregational
church.
Mrs William l.. Rutan OF Boston then
gave a most entertaining and instructive
talk upon methods Of interesting children,
Illustrating her remarks by a number Of
pleasant stories.
Rev Frank O. Hall OF Cambridge fol-
lowed with an entertaining address in
which he pointed out the fact that in
religion as I'm no other practical branch
OF life people are looked upon as having
the greatest degree of godiness who be-
lieve blindly the essentials OF religion.
Men should have reasons for the belief
that they have. and should understand
why they believe that such and such
things are so. was the point that he
made in this connection.
ITO many" he said. their religion is
n mere matter of geography a man born
i'm Rhode Island Is Baptist, a mar
born I'm Massachusetts, a Congregation
allst n man born at Constantinople n
Mohammedan, etc. man may be n
Baptist because his father was a Baptist.
and while ! do not say that the church
under these circumstances does not have
n certain influence for good over this
man | do not believe that this man de-
rives the benefit nor the blessing from
his religion that he does who associated
himself with that denomination because
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
0LNEYvlLLE.

The Rev w. A. Gardner Of tie Tab
ernacle NJ r. church created quite a
sensation this morning by posting a
typewritten letter upon the announce
ment board in front Of his church, In
which he uses very plain language In
reference to the committee who have
tho strike I'm charge. and he intimates
that the committee are wholly TO blame
for the situation.
Mr. Gardiner says that he speaks Tor
tho members OF his church who are af-
fected by the strike and claims that IL
is the vile names that men are called
when they go to work that Is keeping n
yast majority of the men out.
lie does not mince matters in the
least
James Fallon. a very popular young
man. died at the home OF his sister ON
Sterling avenue yesterday. and VIII be
buried from ct. Anthonys church tomor-
row morning The deceased was mem
Der OF a number OF clubs and was vo-
calist of moro than ordinary merit. and
was always ready To- contribute To AL
charitable gatherings his best efforts.
Tho funeral OF the late William Orton
was held at his home on Whittier ave-
nue. this afternoon. 'fhe deceased was
for many years the sexton OF the Broad
way Baptist church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

every star its lifetime We can even lay
down the law by which IL passed from
infancy TO old age. All stars do nN have
the same length OF life; the rule Is that
the >larger the star, or the greater the
mass of matter which composes 1t. the
longer will 1t endure. But no cautious
thinker can treat such a subject with the
ease of ordinaryS demonstration. How can
he essay 10 describe what may have
been going on hundreds OF millions of
years in the past? Can he dare to say
that nature was the same then as now?
who knows but that the radiant property
that Becquerel has found In certain
forms OF matter may be residuum OF
some original form Of energy which is
inherent in great cosmical masses. and
has fed our sun during all the ages re-
quired by the geologist for the structure
OF the earth's crusts?-Internatianal
Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
SHOOTS SON,
KILLS SELF.
brooding Over Husbands SUI
eide Drove Her to Death.
BULLET THROUGH BOYS BRAIN
Fear Of Gambling Exposure Led 10 the First
Tragedy Which Occurred -Four
konhs kgu.
BULLET THROUGH BOYS BRAIN

Burlington, ~ j., May i5.-suffering
from mental depression, caused by the
suicide OF her husband four months ago
Mrs. Helen Sharp last night sent bull
let through the brain OF her fifteen-year-
old son and then KILLED herself by cutting
her throat with razor The tragedy was
not discovered until this morning.
The Sharps until recently were well TO
do. The husband, Henry b. Sharp, con-
Quoted hourishing jewelry store and
which was well patronized Al the height
of his prosperity Sharp began TO gamble
and neglect his business, In January q
raid was made on a poker room frequent
ed by Sharp, and Il is believed that the
fear OF arrest and exposure prompted
him to take his life on the night Of Jan
uary IA he shot and killed himself while
lying beside his wife.
BRooDED OVER FIRST TRAGEDY.
Mrs. Sharp brooded over the tragedy,
and would not enter the house alone af-
ter nightfall
Neighbors noticed that. at half-past
nine o'clock this morning. the sharp
home was still closed. and an investiga-
tion was made Frank Brewln went TO the
roof descended through the scuttle, and,
going 10 the front door, let I'm Council
man John G.. Sholl and n policeman.
They found the door OF the room occu-
pied by Mrs Sharp and her son bolted
and barred. They broke II down and were
appalled, by what they saw.
HEAD ALMOST SEVERED.
Mrs. Sharp was lying on the bed. her
head nearly severed from her body. In
her hand was clutched an open razor Be
side her was her son. and on his fore
head a wound showed where he had been
shot TO death, AT his feet was a revolver
one chamber discharged. On the bureau
was bottle OF laudanum. which drug. IL
was learned. the mother had used of late
with great frequency
In the rear OF the house is the boarding
stable forme~'y owned by Sharp. Late
last night Terence Mclaughlin. who now
has charge OF Il. was called TO the tele-
phone and voice which he says was Mrs
Sharp's asked:
lis that you. Terry?"
Yes" he replied.
''Well. goodby. Terry" returned the
speaker, and the connection was cut Off.
Mclaughlin Is convinced that the trag-
edy occurred Immediately afterward
Mrs. Sharp was with party of friends
until nine o'clock last night and seemed
TO be more respondent than usual. IT is
said she bitterly denounced her dead hus-
band for the disgrace he had brought on
herself and their boy. declaring that she
felt both would be better or IL they were
out Of the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
RUNAWAY
CAUSES
EXCITEMENT
Crowded Westminster Street
the Scene Of Many HalTbreadth
Escapes Yesterday.

A runaway horse attached TO a light
wagon. and belonging TO Ernest Page OF
Dean and Fountain streets. made things
lively for time on Westminster street
Just before o'clock yesterday afternoon
That no one was hurt seems incredible.
The horse was left standing with n
boy In charge at Middle and Orange
streets. when II took 10 its heels IL
cleared Dorrance street at express spceu,
turned up Eddy and swerved into West
minister street, which was crowded at the
time.
In front Of 22S Westminster street the
wagon collided with the carriage OF Dan
tel j. Seymour OF III Adelaide avenue The
horse then went on alone
At Union street the horse. a big bay ami
NAL. finding rapid progress In the street
impossible. took 10 the sidewalk. scat
tering the crowds Of men, women and
matinee girls in all directions There
were many narrow escapes from serious
injury.
AT Franklin street Walter T.. Meshurst.
"A fireman attached 20 Hose 3 on Pond
street. cleverly caught the animal and
atoppsd its mad career II was led away
TO DIR John 4 Cunninghams stables Al
u Jackson street Mr.. Page. the owner
OF the horse keeps a livery stable and
hoped TO sell the horse 10 Arnold & Maine
when IL ran away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
PlAnl G WILL kBlFzs.

There was a lively blaze In the planning
mill owned by Edward Smith In the rear
Of Rhodes street, near Eddy. az II o'clock
last evening The fire was discovered
by Policeman J. a Flynn Of the nfth
station. and an alarm was promptly sent
I'm from tho private box of tho Providence,
Gas company by night watchman
Thomas Smith.
Tho nrcmen found large amount NJ
light refuge and shavings burning
herccv. which soon made way
through the roof The trcmen. how
ever. succeeded I'm combining tho firc "a
the building n brick one. one story high.
Loss about $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
Eugene Field and and Ben King.

Mr.. Waterman Describes TIC first meet
Ing OF Eugene Field and Ben King. at
which the following sympathetic greetings
were exchanged.
I'm mighty elad to see you. Mr.
Field" said King. Il began reading your
'Sharps and Flats IS years ego. and have
never read any other"
THE pleasure Is mutual AIR King q"
Field replied II once knew q man from
Saint Joe (Kinps hoyhood home In Mich
igan. across the lake from Chicago who
had heard you play pieces on The piano
st n Sunday school entertainment and
had never needed any music since What
has prevented your Advancement In the
musical professionl have never seen
your name among the soap testimonials %
mo. have given up music for poetry.
"is that so? You write poetry. then
Dear me. 80 do l."
Really 7 didn't know that. though,
you wrote funny paragraphs wish
you'd let me see your scTapbook some
sime. finland RvRter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
Curious Items of Bookbinding.

1t seems a somewhat surprising state
ment TO make that eggs, condensed milk.
olive oil and vinegar are all used in the
binding OF books. Yet such is the case
The white of egg is used for Sizing"
to cause the delicate ornamental gold
leaf TO adhere to the leather. TO make
the sizing perform its adhesive work
even more delicately, a little milk is
added and, TO help further in the i'm
portant work OF adhesion, coating Of
olive oil or diluted vinegar is sometimes
applied to the leather. The expert who
manages the immense bindcry OF Harper
a. Brothers said TO visitor. who hao
gone there 10 watch the rush Of work on
the New Encyclopedia OF United States
History" that he has seen wise old book
binders use the light froth Of ale as a
coating over a binding Of silk. The froth
held the gold-leaf with perfect success.
and did not stain the silk. Many OF the
old expert bookblnders have little secret
methods OF their own by which 10 pro-
duce peculiarly fine results. and these se-
crets they guard as jealousy as the
housewife does her favorite family re-
cipes INLAND -Printer-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

he had reasoned that IL was the very
clearest teaching of the Gospel | am
always glad TO see honest doubt I'm
man, for II leads to investigation and in
terest."
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Halls remarks,
which were warmly applauded, the au-
dience joined in singing hymn. Bene-
diction was pronounced by Mr.. Lord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15
ron OVER FIFTY YEARS.

MRS wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used FOR over nfty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while iccthing, with perfect success. II
s00'hrs the chiic softcns the gums. al
lays az palm. cures wind collie and IN the
best remedy for Darrohea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists IN -"eiy part of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle BE sure and
ask for Mrs winslows Soothing syrup"
and iak. no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

"Did the coroners jury ascertain what
caused Rowersox's sudden death?"
Yes: Il appears that he received
plumbers bill I'm his mornings mail j"
"But surely that did not kill him."
''That wasn't ~. but about noon the
plumber himself called and said there
was an oYcrcharge in the bill that he
wished 20 correct"-Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

THAT army officer is splendid
dancer" said the Young woman, but ne
shows ne IL clever" answered Miss cav
enne "He realizes that In the army IL
may be safer 90 have reputation as a
washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

And YOU say the cause OF the fire that
burned your barn down was unknown
ns,ked col Bniiitt. ot the Podunk Times.
YEP" answered tho old subscriber.
The tramp I fired out OF the hay NOV
about half nm hour before the blaze start
ed was a perfect stranger Indianapolis
sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-15

Thomas S. Krutz was found to be in
charge OF the office in Wall street. Mr..
Krutz said that he had nothing to add
TO the notice issued by the railway COM
pany. He said he was instructed to re-
fer all Inquiries 10 oliver Wren, private
secretary TO Mr.. Schwab.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-11-27
CLAYTON.

The cooler weather is helping to increase
the church attendance. The increase was
quite noticeable last Sunday.
Klingers are making the Steelman house
which they have purchased ready for oc
cupancy.
Contractor Downs has the house Of Thos.
Campbell on Pearl street near completion.
He made quick time on the contract.
The many trees of our town fill the
streets with leaves, and in many places
covering the curbs. Council should have
them removed from the Streets as heavy
rain will wash them into the sewers and
cause trouble.
Mrs. Hagen will remove to Boston in the
near future where she will make her home.
Quite lite interest is manifested in the
foot ball on Thanksgiving Day-it was a
mistake to have it away from town.
Diphtheria has broken out in the house
of James Madden. 1t seems impossible 10
entirely stamp out this awful disease, as it
breaks out in new places continually.
There has been more here this year than
usual.
Miss Chew, of Williamstown, is spending
some time with Mrs. Lawson.
Mrs. Walter Fox will soon break up
housekeeping and dispose of her household
goods at private sale.
Stokes Chew has moved his family to
Port Allegheny, Pa, where he is employ
ed in glass factory.
Mrs. Wilbur Roselle and Carlton Batch
eler have been on the sick list.
Prosperity Castle. No. %, A. o. K. oil
Mystic Chain, attended the Baptist Church
Sunday morning and listened to a sermon
by the Rev. Mr. Cleeland. There was a
very good turnout.
w. G. Staulcup represented Iona Lodge,
l. o. o. F. at the Grand Lodge in Trenton
last week.
The Literary Club met at the house OF
Merriam Leig on Friday evening. The sub
ject of the evening was Goal"
Calvin Usinger entertained relatives from
Elmer on Sunday.
Miss Abbie Beckett, of Newfeld, is visit
ing her cousin, Lizzie Madden.
Ewald Klinger entertained visitors from
Camden on Sunday.
VIM. Cochran, Of Elmer, visited friends
in town on Sunday.
A large minstrel troup held forth in the
Opera House on Tuesday evening
Allie Wilson and wife are visiting his
father, Allen Wilson, on Broad street.
The coal situation becomes more serious
every day here, as the yards do not seem to
be able to secure a supply. Only small
amount has been received by one yard
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-11-27

In addition to the amounts received from
these products, Secretary Dye says that
| there has been received upward of S23. 600
900 from other farm products during the
year, and he places the grand total of the
output of the farms of the State for 1902
at $43, 528, 81. Among some of the i'm
portant farm products, from which large
sums have been realized, are given: Miscel-
laneous vegetables, 81, 914, 1903; small fruits
81 ,406, 049; orchard fruits, with cider, vine
gar, etc, 81, B981; flowers and plants,
81 953, 800; poultry and eggs, So, 204, 100;
milk, 81, III, 4O5.
''The total number of farms in the
State" says the report, lis "a, $50. The
improved land, that which is capable Of
profitable cultivation, is 1, 977, 042 acres.
This area is overhauled by farmers of the
State each year, and by cultivation and
suitable manuring is encouraged to produce
the large variety and quantities Of the
oruI,s named In tire foregoing list.
''In addition to other methods of i'm
proving the soil and treating the growing
crops from year to year, there is used com
mercial plant food or fertilizers in the sum
of So, 165, 800. Although farm laborers
seem hard to obtain there is expended for
this item alone Sc, 720, 030. The stock COM
prising our focks and herds, horses, mules
and other animals, is valued at ST., 613, $40
A total for land, buildings, implements,
machinery and live stock of $189, 533, $780,
This makes the gross return to the farmers
$43, 528, 81.
The report contains much that is inter
esting to farmers in the way of suggestion.
1t calls attention to the great demand for
aerified milk in the larger cities and points
out that this is making dairying of much
greater value to the farmers of New Jersey.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-11-27
WESTVILLE-NEWBOLD.

A private telephone booth has been put
in at the depot which makes convenience
especially for the Newbold people.
Rev. John Shape, who delighted our peo-
pie last Monday evening, has been engaged
again to speak here and will deliver another
OF his lectures in March next
Ed. Coleman, who spent several days in
the South cunning, was sick nearly all the
time. So he is trying to get square and is
after birds about here to-day.
Friends of Mrs. Richter, Of Newbold,
will regret to learn of her serious illness.
Frank Harper has purchased a building
lot on Hyland avenue and will erect IA
dwelling in the spring.
Make your arrangements for rnursday
evening as 81 to attend the mortgage burn
ing at the M. P. Church.
VIM. H. Fennell, OF Glen Mills, Pa, was
the guest of his friend, Chas. Kaighn, on
Saturday.
Paul Davis shot o wild goose at the
river yesterday weighing over seven pounds.
Union services will be held in the Bap-
fist Church this Thursday morning.
Chas. Mathis and wife spent Sunday
with their sister, Mrs. Hanle, at the hotel
There is rumor that Henry Stanley will
build wharf from the railroad to the white
bridge and start coal yard in connecti n
with his building stone business next
spring.
Westville boasts OF sx-months-old baby
that neither cries nor laughs but is
always seen with smile on his face. He
enjoys the best of health and apparently
sees only the sunny side Of life.
Master George Coleman celebrated his
sixth birthday by inviting number of
his little friends to his home on Maple
avenue. They report having good time.
Bishop Scarborough was here Sunday and
the Episcopal Sunday School was greatly
encouraged by his presence and helpful talk
The school is in fiourishing condition and
the people interested are to be congratulated
upon the success attending their efforts
Edgar Janvier Mount is taking business
course at Peirce's College.
Mrs. Catharine Bray celebrated her Goth
birthday last week and number OF her
old friends called and rendered their con-
gratulations and good wishes for many
more happy returns of the same.
Blacksmith Stanley has turned out Ex-
pressman Lacey's wagon handsomely done
up. 1t is first class job from these we'll
known shops.
Mrs. VIM. Lawrence aud children will
spend Thanksgiving with her brother, D. J.
Watkins, at Bridgeton.
1t is said Harry Davenport is about to
enter new state-that of matrimony.
Master George Miller had the misfortune
to break his arm while wrestling Saturday