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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

rate here now places the number at 100.
About 1900 bodies have already been in
TERED. The entire northern part Of the
island is covered with ashes to an aver
age depth OF rs inches. varying from a
thin layer at Kingstown. to two feet or
more at Georgetown.
The crops are ruined, nothing green
can be seen. the streets OF Georgetown
are numbered with drifted heaps OF ashes
and ashes rest so heavily on the roofs
that in several cases they have caused
them TO fall in. There will soon be 5000
destitute persons In need of assistance
from the government. which Is already
doing everything possible 10 relieve the
sufferers.
There are a hundred injured people in
the hospital at Georgetown. Gangs Of
men are searching for the dead or rapid
ly burying them i'm trenches. and all that
can be done under the circumstances is
being accomplished
NO. LONGER ACTIVE.
Since midnight Tuesday the subterra-
mean detona tions here have ceased and
the Soufriere Wednesday relapsed ap-
parently into perfect repose. no smoke
rising from the crater. and the assures
emitting no vapor. The stunted vegeta-
tion that formerly adorned the slopes OF
the mountafn has disappeared. having
given place TO gray colored lava. which
greets the eye on severy side. The at
mosphere Is dry, but somewhat agita-
ted
Rain would be welcome as there is a
great deal OF dust in the air. which Is
very disagreeable and Irritating 10 throats
and eyes. and is causing the merchants
To put all their dry goods under cover.
The inhabitants naturally (meaning the
white population. as a rule) are anxious
10 know whether the repose of the vol
cano is permanent or whether IL is the
lull which usually precedes greater par
oxysmal activity. Some people. antici-
pating that there is danger OF further
volcanic eruptions. are leaving the out
lying towns for this city.
NEGROES HALF STARVED.
The negroes who have remained on the
estates are half starved, and the Carrib-
bean survivors are leaving their caves
and are pillaging abandoned dwelling
houses and shops. A number of arrests
have been made in this connection. The
colonial hospital here was found made
quate TO accommodate the sufferers large
army tents have been erected for the use
OF the patients, who are being constant
ly brought here from other towns on the
islands. But even these annex hospitals
are overcrowded. The local doctors have
been reinforced bN doctor VINO arrived
here from the island of Grenada. one OF
the British Windward islands He
brought with him number OF packages
OF medical supplies, which were extreme
~ useful. The arrival here OF the first
detachment OF the ambulance corps
which brought sufferers from Georgetown.
caused quite a sensation. This batch
consisted OF a hundred persons, whose
charred bodies exhaled fetid odors. and
yIhf loot NIsF. u.
hospital attendants shudder. An these
burned persons were suffering fearfully
from thirst and uttering. when strong
enough TO do so, agonizing cries for wa
ter. IL is doubtful whether one OF the
whole party Will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
IN EARNEST.
Political Committees Working
Matter Of Registration.

Both the Republican and Democratic
city committees are moving In real earn
est In the matter OF registratios
Up to o'clock. this afternoon. the num-
her was slightly In excess OF 60oo But
less than 30 days remain and ~ will re-
auire an average OF nearly 400 20 ap-
proach the record OF last yssf
The number Of poll taxes y Md to date
tsr ..-.. A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
CLOSES AN Ufl EEeIlNG.

Concord. n. H.. May 1e.-The New
Hampshire Medical society closed It's
nth anniversary meeting this noon with
the annual banquet.
Tho new president Is Dr. Irving A. Wat
son OF Concord, secretary OF the state
board OF health. with Dr, Ezra Mitchell
Of Lancaster as vice president
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
Owe CASE REPORTED.

only one case In the form of a conagious
disease was reported TO the health de-
partment today. II was Of scarlet fever
and the patient Is a child on Trenton
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

AGAINST
FATHER.
Eight Year -OId Son a fearful
WitLesS Against His Neglect
full Sire.

Timorny McCauley, years OF age, was
the principal witness against his father
Hugh Mccauley, whom he charged with
not sending him TO school, in the Sixth
district court today.
Before the trial was concluded 1t was
found that the father was guilty of a
more serious charge. failing to support
his helpless boy
When the case was opened, young Tim
was placed on the stand. lie is an unus-
ually bright boy. and although he was
very naturally badly scared, answered
the questions put TO him lntelligently;
He said that he had two older brothers
and sister They. all lived outside Of the
city. lie lived with. a relative here.
did your father send you TO schools?
asked Truant Officer Thurber.
mo" answered the lad, in voice
scarcely audible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
FATHER FRIGHTENs BOY.

The father jumped 10 his feet, wrathful
and angry He is 5s years old. and ma
son by trade He directed a string OF
questions al the helpless lad, who was
soon in tears.
Ibid l not" he asked. give you
cents when you came TO the yard on
Point street and tell you 10 go to school?''
The boy denied this and the father be-
came more exasperated He finally sat
down saying the boy was bad lot, any
way.
From other witnesses II was learned
that the father had not only failed 10
send his son TO school, but had not pro-
yided for his support.
Judge Sweetland fined McCauley $40 and
costs on the first charge. and sentenced
him TO the state workhouse for six
months on the second.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

FOR RENT--A. COTTAGE OF NINE
rooms; modern convenineces; furnace
heat; rent reasonable to right party. In
quire at % Halsey street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
DO YOU KNOW THAT

We do linen better and retain its wear
longer than any other laundry in the
city? Phone. 29S7-2 Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
REMOVAL

Office and residence to III Prairie ave.
2s54-2 p. b. Carpenter. NJ. d.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

The trial OF Harry Rowland. charged
with assauiting James O'Neil. was adj
journe6 Cor one week In the Sixth district
court O. tay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
vANDALS' WORK IN
STRICKEN ST. PIERRE.
Smitten-TOWn Infested by Thieves
Who Blow Open Safes and Rob
Wherever Robbery is Possible


Paris May iss Pierre in
prsgers The authorities taking
Of
lynch them
accredited
mercia community
papers
There
far The work of difficulties
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16
PEOPLE ARE TALKING

About the nice work our laundry II do
Pine street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

BANK STATEMENTS.
The Merchants
National Bank

Offers to depositors ard to customers ev-
cry facility and accommodation consis-
tent with sound banking.
Special arrangements made for Inter-
est on current accounts or on certificates
Of deposit, from date OF deposit TO date
OF withdrawal.
REPORT
OF the condition OF the MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK, at Providence, in the
State OF Rhode Island, at the close or
business. April 30. 1902
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

Orchestral Concert
After the matinee Saturday at Tilling-
hasts, 275 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-16

sEx-d dividend
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

Inere IS deep well and people from blocks
around to get its clear restfu spot
and one can take his books and enjoyable after
noon there We have been having in this
PARK which were rare treats consider this
the farest park in the city and it is called FarYiew.
. Filth Grade, Ruth Highly,
bremer School. 900 Thirtieth Avenue h
An IrresistibIe
The feature in which Minneapolis excels is its parks
among them my favorites Lorng Mnnehaha
Inc nrs mentioned always suggests shady nook
quiet time with story on the bank of the lake
and watch the graceful craning
the morsels OF bread which thrown
them slowly lift their white wings which remind of
pillows OF snow Although Loring very beautiful my
ldea park is Minnehaha Well it be
OF Minneapolis Many people hearing the falls have
the mistaken idea that it is Niagara
appointed when they find that instead surgng
water 1t is nothing but small stream dashng high
rocks.
At the foot of the waterfall little
1ts way In and out among the always
the Indians Imagine those wandering about
hunting and fishing where gather
TOO, loved the Laughing Water. Interesting
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

ship, that indefnable high s,loo spirit pervades
entire building reaching the retired eighth grade rooms
that makes it interesting to all pupils There
desirable features, which,
fascinating to of healthy appetite
ee hous OF school work The aforementioned appetite
may De satisfied here with but slight strain the
The artistic is pleased with
taon Of halls and Memorials
TO be remembered add to the
Vate IN the pupils almost unconsciously appreciation
the highest in art Then argu-
nentatvey inclined there is debating
Grafton of which burning topics the day
brought to be settled satisfactorily The physical develop
OF the pupil not overlooked and the boys have
pail mines and football respective seasons
wh the girls their athletic ong1ngs membership
IN basket ball team which at times proudly
battle with other ambitious complete deyeIop-
nent OF the pupil in physical moral lines is
never overlooked in the high school the finest of
all fine Minneapolis schools -Elta Ienart
B Ninth Grade 724 Third Street NJ
North Side High School,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday. July rs:
IAN IDEAL CAMPING SPOT. WHY?"

These hot July days thoughts turn naturally the
world out of DOORS and most frequently the wish
"go camping Have you camped in what you
consider ideal spot? If so, describe it and make
clear the points that made it ideal Was the
location, the fishing, the hunting people, or
bit OF all combined? If you have camped de-
scribe your ideal spot The papers must be in the
hands of the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening, July 2l,
At o'clock. They must be strictly original written
In ank on one side only of the paper not more than
300 words in length less than 18o marked with the
number OF words and each signed with the grade
school, name and address of the writer together with
the prize preferred from the list printed elsewhere
The papers must not be rolled. '
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

Unusual Sounds Are
Minneapolis is splendid field for scientific Investigation
Her hora offers opportunities to the botanis
lakes contain rich biologist her
cosmopolitan it is affords excellent
socloogst But there is phenomenon
occurrence which has entirely
worthy OF some study 1t be heard it
most still clear night the small
lakes near Minneapolis The best to hear
1t Is to take boat and anchor a short distance off
shore About o'clock curious harsh wailng sound will
arise and continue for short time then
dued murmuring and again noise will be heard On IA
Vorabe nights this performance will continue
so ne SOUND IS entirely without rhythm pleasing quail
ties and to be made by with
no rational purpose behind it. Various
constructed to account for this phenomenon
croaing Of multitude of bullfrogs raspng of two
branches swayed by the wind but
ing except that Of supernatural origin to be
the most tenabe Some
the noise merely that of the coagers soacng
hours with singing but this hypothesis absurd
not worthy OF consideration. Culver Ellison
Eleventh Grade, 1929 Upton Av. Cottage City.
Central High School.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
For Saturday, 4ug. 2:
ENOUGH OF ANYTHING"

Anything" may be-just anything so long as you
have had all you want of it. Perhaps it is skating,
or candy, or green apples, general wfulness or
just anything. 1t can hardly be made palmer than
that The papers must be in hands Of the editor
Not Later Than ionday evening, July %,
At o'clock. They must be strictly original written
In ink. side only OF the paper not more than
800 words In length less than 1OO with the
number Of words and each signed with the grade.
school name and address of the writer together With
the prize preferred from the list printed elsewhere
The papers must not be rolled @.a
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Loyalty to School.

(Honorable Menton)
Although tucked into that nconspcuous portion Of
the North Side high school where eighth graders
signed to deep oblivion and carefully
patton in the high school loyalty
ested IN the building enough indeed to make it to
the peasantest building in city.
f for there are which exceed it in artistic
ton; yet the grounds which admirably
lounging running feeling good fellow
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Rightly Named.

There many beautiful parks Minneapolis but the
about which shall write is bounded by
and Twenty and Lyndale Fourth
street N This park contains twentythree half
There is hill the top OF which made
of Kasota stone AS winding stairs forty
three in numheS there small way
and when gets to the top he has
lghtfu city being Of the highest points city
the valleys there are lovely flowers and hne drveways
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
PUZZLE. PICTURE
Copyrighted.

city OF parks for beautiful
it. But Minnehaha the that Longfeow
The Song of Hawatha is the prettiest
thing about 1t is that of
white person had been there. a
little path the side of steep hill he will
come to trckling little falls nicknamed Mnneboohoo
There all sorts of birds in glen wild canaries
orioles and wood thrushes that sing long
many mineral springs the river
the Soldiers Home
boy might wander around in this big park day
then not take in all the sights things
dren like best first, the menagerie which
foxes big black cubs alligator
that lies like bump log all other
an1mas the track and the oldest
the two other see no wonder that
with all these things people to Mnne-
haha. Willie A sbarno
A Fifth Grade 3710 Ffftieth Street
Minnehaha
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Through a. Beautiful Glen.

(HonOrable Mention.)
Minnehaha park is interesting famous
places around Minneapolis OF Minnehaha
In song and story is the principal object interest in the
park although there is small menagere
Soldiers Home The falls, to beautiful Niagara
The one is quiet tckling WATERFALL the other roaring
cataract Below the falls is beautiful gen about
long, through which Minnehaha to the Father Wa
ters, the Mississippi river.
70 the left of the creek high bluff stands the Sol
ders Home To the right wild and rugged hillside.
the river between the high sandstone cliffs
bushes and crowned with trees is Fort Sneng
white repelled the attacks the Indians
IN the park is small but growing menagerie
are deer bear and other animals Mnnehaha the Indian
name for Laughing Water" is the
''E1lawatha' j. Elmer Macmillan,
b Eighth Grade, 1920 Linden Avenue.
Emerson School.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
No Place Like Home.

have very recently returned from delightful
trip to the Pacific have been
gone have not seen city that seemed beautiful
Minneapolis Nowhere did such pretty
with their boueEards
Nowhere did see we'll kept parks driveways
where did fine residences grand buildings
in general there right here in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
HARD TO CHOOSE
Continued From. the First Page.
ed From. the First Page.

they crossed the Mississippi
BRIDGE small settlement the river bottoms which looked
interesting inquiries
and whether it would be safe for ladies
They told that it would be-. When reached
they found real little village church school
house. the winter ladies often go
their time teaching the children their regular
lessons they have classes in sewing They
also have day where mothers their chill
dren when at work. They have small library of books
loaned from public library where parents
read the good books that They
Sunday schools When the children
they fish for driftwood which the mills
When the water at its normal stage they very happily
but in the spring high sometimes
flows the bottoms drives out of their homes
A Fifth Grade, Blanche Wheeler
Jefferson School. Tonka Bay, Lake Minnetonka.
Artificial
(Honorable Mention)
Minneapolis has many beautiful and parks
like the best is Lake of the
and natural than that Of other
is especially beautiful great rugged
swaying poplars perfectly mrrored
rounding it. On some days, when there is breeze
stirring and scarcely ripple the water
the reflection is perfect that distinguish
the land from the water On such day this sometimes
think of those lines from Tennysons Lady Shalot
BY the margin willow -veed,-and
Moving through mirror
Shadows OF the world appear
The peninsula scenery, too is beautiful, unlike
that of the island In the spring time many
flowers here and few it it's many
and beautiful varieties. Many birds their
bird warblng from his among rushes
calling to his mate and 1.-The woodpecker tapping the hol
low beach tree" -Ethel croyther
b seventh Grade 2101 Irving Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
A Soft Garnet of Green

Minneapolis has many beautiful parks. but
the one L prefer and which is, perhaps the
most beautiful is Loring park. It has love-
ly lake. crossed by newly painted bridge.
Snow white swans swim about on the water
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

Three Chief Attractions.
(Honorable Mention.)
Minneapolis the city Of homes might also be called the
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
The Place for Bookworm.


The most interesting delightful building
in the city is the central public library different
where the people visitors Minneapolis
have the privilege Of spending their Besides
being pleasure great to the school children
and teachers In the collections all
parts OF the world all Of which interesting
gallery is delightful of pictures
Here pictures by noted literary de-
parment thousands of books of which bookwos
have their choice Besides this magnificent building there
are several branch libraries. Had the place
in which could spend furnish room,
in the main building occupy reading the books
b Sixth Grade, -Rena R. Lazarus
Logan School. a117 Irving Ayenue NJ
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

traction is the ZOO. The monkeys, usually.
seem to hold the most attention, especially
when the little fellows admire themselves in
a small mirror, to the amusement of the
surrounding youngsters. The bears also
claim their share of respect and considera-
tlon by growing and putting out their
sticky tongues for the peanuts. And last,
but not least. is the journey home in an
open car, which refreshes one greatly.
Bessie Ackerman,
So Eleventh Street N.
Eighth Grade,
Emerson School,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

park The trees beautiful foliage the
is like soft carpet which may with no
menacng keep Off" sign worry their season the
sweet scented lilacs gefanums
perfume and beautify the park offering temptations
the passersby There also very water
pleasant thing hot day The great
attraction and entce people the
this is lovely park and glad live near it.
Ninth Grade, Edith Tucker
Central High School Ill W Grant Street
From the Rustic Bridge.
peaceful park where he rest? Loring
with its stately ems ancient oaks
of clear sparkling water The green velvet
dotted here and there with beds green
lawn benches There little groves
trees that just made sheering Here
also is the beautiful little lake rippes in
the sunlight the CLASSY mirror the stately
forms OF float by sometimes bending graceful
necks to catch an insect in the water.
In this little lake countless minnows that
come in after the bread that is tossed
dren And last but least is the little
spans the lake. From here get splendid view Of
the banks bordered by weeping willow bfrches The
island also be from here, like little
jungle thicket 1t is here come to take
their baths So with all of this beautiful
no wonder that like Lorng park.
Seventh Grade, Pearl Gordon
washington school, 412 Hennepin
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Home of the Swans,

In my estimation Loring park is the most
beautiful place in Minneapolis With it's
comfortable seats, which are placed under
the best shade trees, its pretty lake, it's cute
little rustic bridges, it's long, COOL gravel
walks, its sweet smelling flowers and every
thing else that helps to make the park
beautiful, who would want for a better~piacs
to lie on the grass and rest under the shade:
of large oak tree or a sweet scented bass
wood? When T go over to Loring park
want to see the swans the first thing It
always makes me feel though 1 should
like to be in the lake with them
-Bernice Pratt,
S12 E Fifteenth Street.
B Sixth Grade,
Madison School,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-25
NAVY ORDERS.

Paymaster C. C. SeibeIs. commissioned
from March 4, 1901
Passed Assistant Paymaster c. Norris,
jr-, commissioned from January 20. 1900.
Passed Assistant Paymaster G. c. Scha-
fer, commissioned from January 10. 1901.
Passed Assistant Paymaster F. X. Per-
kins. commissioned from October 81. 1900
Passed Assistant Paymaster A B.
Pierce. commissioned from July 10. 1900.
Naval Constructor r. NJ Watt COM
missiOned from July I. 1901
Naval Constructor Fl. G. Gilmor, com
missiOned from July /. 1901
Naval Constructor H. G. Smith, com
missjoned from July !, 1901.
The following changes in station have
been announced by Rear Admiral Remey.
as per cabIegram from Manila, Fe5ru-
AIRY 81
Lieut.. J. A. Dougherty, Isla de Luzon,
to Manila
Lieut.. Z. A. Anderson, Cavite Station.
to Manila. temporarily
Surgeon c. T. Hibbett. Cavite Station,
TO Brooklyn.
Naval Cadet c. T Wade. Manila. to
Pamp1nga.
Ensign r Morrison, Isla de Cuba, to
Philippine Longitude Expedition.
Warrant Machinist g. B. Coleman, Ma
Mia, TO Caviye Station.
Warrant AIachinIEt 4. T. PercivaI Ma
Mia. TO Cavite Station.
Assistant B0atswain II. j. Duffy Ma
Mia, to Cavije Station.
Mate a. E. Strom, Manila, to Cayite
Station
Carpenter J. N. Simms, Manila. to Ca
wife Station.
Carpenter C. P. Hand. Manila, to Cavite
Station.
Naval Cadet j. II. Purse, Philippine
Longitude Expedition, TO Isla de Cuba
Surgeon j. Z. Gardner, New York, to
Cayite Hospital
Paymaster c. NJ. Ray, New York, to
Manila pay Office.
Paymaster's Clerk G. A. White, New
York, TO Manila pay otice.
Ensign L. Woods, MOnaduOck. 10 Brook
Ign.
Capt. R N. Dutton, Monadnock, to Ma
rine Brigade.
Passed Assistant Paymaster F. W. Hart,
Celtic, TO Brooklyn.
Paymaster's Clerk d. Mckenzie, Celtic.
10 Brooklyn.
Medical Inspector D. n. Bertolette,
! Brooklyn, 10 New York.
Lieut.. W. S. Sims, Brooklyn, to New
York.
Pay Inspector H. E. Drury, Brooklyn, to
New York.