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The Washington times., 1902-03-30
H nry Miller's New Play.

the Guards" which will be seen for The
first time in this city shortly, is said to
be revolutionary war story. in which
there is no battle and but one shot is
fired. This is fired by the heroine at
the man she loves. hits him, and makes
her realize her affection for her target.
Mr.. Miller, as Major John darcy is
he target. and with the GalIic wit of his
race. takes advantage of that fact to win
the girl of his heart
The Washington times., 1902-03-30
I he Original LiIiputians.

The attraction at the Academy of Music
EeXt week will be the original Liliputians
who will be seen in what is said to be a
very clever play. The Merry Tramps."
The organization includes Major James
d. Doyle, Casper H. Weis. Louis Merkle.
James e. Rosen, Joseph AIGere. Howard
Knowles. George Liable, Helen Lindrer.
Annie Liable. John Church. Joseph Bruno.
c. o. Mack, and Mile. Maria Mozzi, a
The Washington times., 1902-03-30

feats, and the ever popular Vitagraph VIII
project new series of motion pictures.
The Empire Stock Burlesque Company
will be seen in its full strength in a bur-
lesque written by Bert Leslie. in which
the comedian and stage director of the
Empire organization will enact the prin-
cipal role.
The Washington times., 1902-03-30
Crane as David Harunn.

The combination Of William II. Crane
and David Harum" which Charles Froh
man brought about two years ago will be
again in evidence at the National Theatre
throughout the present week. 1t is Just
q year ago since Mr.. Crane was seen in
The Washington times., 1902-03-30
IR1Tz NKET1IER JEAN GERARDY, JOSEF F1FnAdn

The Past Week Notable for the Appearance of Mrs.
Patrick Campbell in Repertoire Of Plays That
Have Been Made Familiar by Other Actresses
Annie Rassell's Delightful Personality on View
at the National IN the Best Play Clyde Fitch Has
Written of Late Years Interesting Gossip of the
Stage and It's People.
The Washington times., 1902-03-30
"Quo Vadis. "

Stanislaus Stange's version Of "Quo
Vadis'' will be the attraction at the CO.
lumbia Theatre next week, following The
Burgomaster.'
The play has been given in Washington
IN two previous occasions, and in each
instance has taxed the seating Of the
T Street theatre to the utmost
Quo Vadis' reveals series Of splendid
stage pictures in which the artist and the
scene painter, .costumer, stage director
and actor have combined to bring about
such an illustration as to carry the audi
ence back to the days when Rome sat
proudly on her seven hills, the queen of
all the known world.
A special scale of prices has been ar
ranged for the Quo Vadis" engagement
The Washington times., 1902-03-30

Company will provide the remainder of
the show
The Washington times., 1902-03-30

premier danseuse. and a number Of other
diminutive players.
During the progress Of the piece there
will be three ballets introduced, The
Birth of Venus" ''The Polar STAR and
The Burning Volcano"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEETS.

The conference to have been held I'm
Kent county in May was postponed on
account OF the critical illness OF active
workers, and Mrs. Mary A. Whitman,
the county secretary, reported the pain
full information that one OF our most val
ued members had passed on from the
earth life. several OF the members OF the
executive board having been present at
the funeral OF Mrs. Emily s. Chace,
which occurred on Saturday. May 10.
A short memorial service was held and
Mrs. Corey, who succeeded Mrs. Chace
as the presiding officer. paid loving tri-
butte TO her memory In appropriate words,
after which resolutions were passed and
the meeting adjourned.
COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
At the regular meeting OF the social
council OF women OF Rhode Island held on
Monday May 90. a large attendance OF
members were present, with Rev. Anna
Garlin Spencer In the chair. Several
matters OF unfinished business were well
disposed OF and committees In various de-
partments for work were appointed
which included one representative from
each OF the 32 societies of which the
council Is formed.
After the business, formal announce
ment OF the death OF Mrs. Emily y
Chase was made by the representative
OF the Mtg lduSnteFB ana sons, the
organization from which Mrs. Chace had
been the delegate, and long time ana
valuable member of the council. A com
mittee was appointed TO draft suitable
resolutions.
After the business. all were 10 hear
from the secretary the resignation OF one
OF the most efficient OF presidents that
any organization can claim. that OF Mrs
Spencer. who Is 10 be absent from the
city, during a part OF the next two years.
The resignation was not accepted but laid
upon the table. and leave OF absence was
granted Mrs Spencer. with the hope and
expressed deSre that she would again re-
sumo the position. Mrs. Frederick II
Jackson was unanimously chosen to act
during the remainder OF the year in the
absence OF the president. and as the first
vice president, she rather relunctantly,
though graciously consented TO fll the
position. The council therefore feel as
sured the chair will be well filed since
Mrs. Jackson Is one OF the most loyal ana
faithful OF the members. She is president
of the w. G.. T. u. in Providence, ano
well and favorably known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

That the of the American people
humanity gratitude love- well by
general observance of the apart honong
nations great crisis risked their lives preserve
unity.
AS the republic has grown and prosperity almost
has been bestowed the pendo
abo of the and the years following are more
keeny appreciated Not for themselves alone
against SOUTH did the fight great
freedom better country and better world results
the suerng and the sacrifices of the soldiers in the
War of the Rebellion Most of them sleep the sleep
patriotic
This great land with its enlarged duties expanding powers
result of their arduous abo The States proud
happy holding honored position among the
world enabled influence be
the efforts of those who sought under idea to dis
upt defeated by the brave memory
will pay tribute tomorrow
beauties of spring of music and of kindly memory will be
benedcon Our soldiers conquered the SOUTH but they also
of those they fought Rgenerated their blood the
began democracy proven no weap bt
hold principles government and defend
those principles
parts the took hope praise of tho
awarded just after their for
humankind could then discern, however dm the bgh
blessings reunited and confer on M
Just and proper is therefore that the honor we ~,
capable beowng should be shown occasion when b
memory the who preserved the nations integrity is 70 h
eulogized and reinforced in history
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
FORD
WANTED
MONEY
New Facts Brought to Light
Concerning a Murder and Sui
eide That Startled Country

New York. May 29-In connection with
the Ford tragedy which occurred recently
In this city. story hitherto unpublished.
is In circulation regarding the cause OF
the shooting which cost the lives OF the
author. Paul Leicester Ford. and his
brother Malcolm. the famous athlete.
IL is to the effect that Malcolm. who
was not provided for in his fathers will.
notified as executor OF the will, a week
before the shooting that he must have
$4,000. which he claimed was his due.
because he had signed a waiver permit
ting the probating OF the will.
He IN said 10 have declared he needed
the money badly and 10 have become in
censed when Paul replied that he did not
have the sum at hand adding that NAL
colin should consult other members OF the
family. Malcolm is said 10 have replied
that one of the heirs had kept the agree
ment. but that he would not consult the
others and departed with the declaration
that he would return a week hence for
the money, falling 10 receive which, he
should resort TO desperate measures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

The quarterly meeting of the executive
board OF the Rhode Island branch of the
International order of Kings Daughters
was held in Grace church chapel on
Monday with the state secretary. Mrs.
George III. Carey In the chair. Members
were present from Newport. Peacedale,
East Greenwich. Ashton, Warren. Provi-
dence and East Providence, representing
each county and the membership OF more
than 50 circles.
The business was we'll mapped out and
carried on with method and precision.
Reports were read from different parts
OF the state and a general discussion
I'm regard 10 future work. Mrs. Hortense
T.. Bullock gave an account OF the pro-
gress OF the Fresh Air Work" that was
very encouraging. A cottage has been
secured at Buttonwoods that will accom-
modate 20 children. and as the little COM
panies will be larger than last year,
greater need In regard 10 hygiene and
sanitation Will be required. and the de-
mand has been carefully provided for in
detail. The reports showed the gener-
osty OF the larger department stores In
contributing toward the work and thus
long-felt needs have been supplied. The
annual outing will occur NJ the cottage
the last week in June and II Is expected
a goodly number will improve the op-
portunity 10 inspect the home and the
furnishings, which will be nearly new II
metal bedsteads with furnishings having
been given as memorials or otherwise.
The Newport county secretary. Mrs.
Eliza A. Kaull. reported increased inter
est along many new lines, and presented
the program for the first county con-
ference 10 be held in Thames street
church on Thursday, June l2th
Mrs. e +. Goodwin, county secpetaty of
Washington county, reported plans for
county conference to be held in Peace
dale during July.
An interesting account was given OF
the Providence county conference, held
under the supervision of Miss Margaret
Z. Dodd, In Pawtucket, on March 10Th.
and which was attended by delegates and
members from A circles.
Plans were matured for the annual con-
vention TO be held in Bristol county the
first week in November. and Mrs. Ger
trude Waite Maxwell. county secretary,
was empowered TO go forward in making
necessary arrangements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Nothing could be farther from the pur-
pose OF Col. Wendelschaefer. in produc-
ing operatlc pieces OF note at the Provi-
dence Opera House this summer than
the idea OF scantily or roughly habitat
ing the productions from week TO week
Liberality will he the keynote OF the sum-
mer season at that house. Already this
has been evidenced In the engagement OF
some expensive singers for the company
that will occupy the stage OF The Provi-
dcnce I'm the next two or thee months.
Artists OF the standing OF william woln,
william Blaisdell, Agnus Paul. Marie
Strakosch, Andreas Schneider and Harry
Leone are not had for the mere asking.
Then 90 maintain large chorus and the
other members OF the company who will
have speaking roles. and an orchestra.
and present performances ad ,duately and
satisfactorily, means the outlay Of money
In no small amount
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
DIED.

BOOMER-In this city. 2sth inst, George
L.. beloved son of George Il. and May
A. Boomer, aged IL years.
CASSIDY--In this city. 27th inst. Henry
Cassidy, aged 5S years.
EVANS--In Johnston, 2Sth inst, Grace
L. B.. wife OF Walter Il. Evans. aged
AZ years.
FLINT-In this city. 2sth inst, Alonzo
Flint.
Funeral service al his late residence on
Saturday at u o'clock, TO which rela-
tives and personal friends are invited.
Kindly omit flowers.
FLYNN-In this city. 27th inst, A. John,
son of Mary and the late Andrew Flynn,
aged 25 years and months.
Riverside. 2sth inst.
Mary e. wife of David Haywood
LITCHFIELD-At Nayatt Point. 27th
inst. Sarah, widow of Anderson ID.
Litchfield
LYNCH-In this city, 2sth inst. Edward
w. son OF Anna and the late John j.
Lynch. aged 20 years.
RYAN-In Central Falls, 2sth inst. Brfd-
get Ryan OF 1ol Washington street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
BADLY HURT.
Harlow Brings Suit Against
Union Railroad Company.

John II. Harlow. has brought suit against
the Union Railroad company. for which
he formerly worked. TO recover $4,000
damages.
Harlow Is n minor. and he alleges that
on the 18th OF January the company used
and operated defective car at the foot
OF College hill.
IL was Harlow's business TO couple cars
there. and as he was so doing owing TO n
defective controller the cars he was coup
ling bumped together and he was caught
between them. He was badly bruised and
his left hand so badly crushed tnat two
OF the fingers had 10 be amputated.
Christopher NJ. Lee is Mr.. Harlow's at
torney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

The school committee appears 10 be
making an attempt TO find out where ut
A at" It's effort In the line OF retrench-
ment is we'll enough in its way, but the
question the taxjayer will naturally ask
Is: IF retrenchment is possible now.
why was II not possible during the last
half decade?" When confronted with
a condition" of the municipal treasury
the school board seems to discover means
of economy that were unknown to IT be-
fore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
HORSE SCARED.
Mclaughlin Was Thrown Out Of
Wagon and Sues for Damages.

John Mclaughlin has brought suit
against the Union Railroad company to
recover $1,000. Mr.. Mclaughlin was on
March 29th last driving a horse attached
20 a wagon on Hartford avenue. when one
of defendants cars came along at a great
rate OF speed and the horse was so badly
scared that II SHE'D and Mr.. Mclaughlin
was thrown out OF the wagon and Sc
riously hurt.
special allegation I'm the declaration
is to the effect that the car was moving
at the rate OF nine miles an hour a
speed contrary to the city ordinances.
c. NJ. Lee is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
CENTRAL FALLS.

The annual exhibition OF the Central
Falls Field Naturalist society Will be
opened this evening at Foresters' hall
Lonsdale avenue. and Will be continued
for four days This evening the Ions
dale Botanical and Field Naturalist So
ciety Will be present In n body.
The League Of Patriots met last eve
ming at st. Jeans hall and admitted six
applicants 10 membership and initia ted
four candidates. The league will move
90 Fournier's hall before the next meet
ing. and II will hold n festival I'm this
hall on the evening of June 10.
Samuel II. Davis has been designa ted
by the city council TO serve as n police
officer during tho vacation season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

During the parade in New York I'm
honor of the French visitors IL was noted
that the men in line who received the
greatest applause were the marines from
the French and American warships. In
the hearts OF the people there is a warm
place for the trough and ready boys
who in many circles and under trying
conditions have proven they can be both
soldier and sailor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
WISCONSIN COLLEGE
DESIRED DIR. ANDREWS.

cellor and the ofYer he has received.
A petition was started with a view 10 Sc
curing 81 subscriptions from the students
for this fund.
Resolutions were adoptes< expressing the
opinion that DR.. Andrews IL one OF the
greatest educators In the country. and
that his leaving would be a great loss 10
the university. The regents will meet
June 10 10 vote an increa Sc OF salary.
DR. Andrews is quoted as saying II will
require more than a raise I'm salary 20
induce him TO change locations, other
things being equal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

The report that Chancellor r. Benja-
min Andrews OF the University OF Me-
braska had been offered $4,000 a year
which is double his present salary-to sc-
cept the presidency OF the University OF
Wisconsin, prompted the students and
faculty TO hold a mass meeting yester-
day To take steps % retain him.
Several members OF the faculty offered
20 deduct 500 each from their salary for
a fund OF 5000 To make up the difference
between the salary now paid the chan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Governor Crane OF Massachusetts yes
terday announced the appointment Of
four judges OF the superior court. His
selections were William Cushing wart,
Robert o. Harris. Lemuel Le Baron
Holmes and Charles A. De Curcey. Gov
ernor Crane did not discriminate against
Democrats. for two OF his nominees belong
70 the minority party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
WHATNOT
"Dies crit proegeIlda sInlstrs.
qu"'n."

1t was one OF those pIous games where
the party OF the first part had something
that he didn't want and where the parties
OF the second part didn't banker after IT,
but would take II at price, especially
II their sporting blood was appealed to.
In this Instance IL was a plano. a very
good plane, as everybody. concerned is
ever preferred hump sum In cash TO
the plano in the parlor. The parties or
the second part were disposed favorably
TO accommodating him under the pro-
vision that there should be a drawing
for the instrument, that there should be
$50 chances In the lottery. that the price
OF the chances should be from one cent TO
second part should draw their chances,
the price they paid for a chance 10 be
determined by such drawing You know
how It is done IL is familiar and not
extravagant game 10 go into.
Wen. a group OF men were touched
to take chances. They were encouraged
man with the plano. 10 the effect that ''all
the big numbers had been drawn" So
far as the interests OF the group were
concerned, this proved 20 be sufficiently
true. one fellow drew n sixteen cent
chance, another a forty-seven cent chance
and the highest cost the drawer one dol
other chance. 10 sort OF balance this. and
Il cost him only eight cents. SO ne felt
first rate about Il.
Well, after paying for their chances,
the party OF the first part having depart
ed, the group fell TO discussing how much
he would get fer his piano if he was sue
cessful in selling the $50 chances One
man thought he would take In as much
as two or three hundred dollars. A sec
ond rather scoffed at such n high estl-
mate but a third said it was no laughing
matter. for he felt quite sure that there
would he at least five hundred dollars I'm
the pool N all the chances. costing from
one cent 10 $3.50 were taken up One
reasoned that it would figure just $3.50
Finally. one fellow sat down 20 figure
lie added all tho numbers from one 10
ten and that made b5. Then ne nut down
and added up the figures 20 20 80 40 and
perhaps 80. Then he got tired Some
body suggested that there must te some
simpler way 10 get at the result without
setting down and adding up so many hg-
urcs So q legatc 10 walt upon "A school
master was appointed.
The schoolmaster said Il was easy. lie
added the two extremes together. divided
the total by 2 and multiplied the result OF
the division by the total number OF
chances. That IL: He added together
I and S5n divided the total by and null
tiplied the result of the division by $50
The answer was. and &c. fGifc5
When the delegate reported TO the group
the group felt as though they would like
20 have a look at tho piano.
DAN II Low.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Men Of all parties are widely divided
Oh the question as 10 whether or not Tho
new constitution OF Connecticut shou,o
be adopted but the sentiment OF tho
voters In the larger cities is strongly
opposed to Its acceptance. and their
opinion is certain 20 prevail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
NOVEL SUIT.
Owners Of House Sue Former
Tenant for Damages.

Leon Rosenfeld and wife who own a
former tenant named Simon Fleisher for
the alleged defacing and dishguring OF
the walls OF tenement In the house
They seek $1,000 damages and Williams q
Palmer are their attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Tor the next New York state campa,rr
ihe SICK and hungry Tammanyites will
"atch that sleeve very closely but neither
nm nor iammany can prevent Repub-
hean victory in the Empire state in Nov.
ember.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

General Wood has no doubt concerning
the success Of the Cuban republic. There
arc no heggars he says, In Cuba. and the
people are devoted to their country and
very Industrious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Senator Quay is reported 10 be n large
sharer in the profits Of traction deal
in Pennsylvania Mr.. Quay is rich enough
20 devote all his time TO the care OF hts
health and It might not be bad thing
for the Republicans OF the Keystone
state N he made -sp bis mind 60 IN ru
permanently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

There arc blatherskites north as well
as south of us When the premier OF
British Columbia was charged with cor
rupuon he retorted by describing his
aecuser as 'llar and cur" That 4
equal to the most finished production q,
Pitchfork Tnlman OF South Carolina.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

IL is now announced that the senate
will vote on the Philippine bill next Tues
day. There is no doubt the measure will
be passed as the Republican senator's
with the exception OF Senator Hoar OF
Massachusetts, are strongly in favor OF Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Tammany has three consuls. but neither
viii develop into Napoleon. There's
only one Tammany Napoleon ana his
present address Is Vantage. England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
AFTER Eating Your Dinner

You Sf1Uufd take the Fast Greenwich ana
Apponaug cars and see the Balloon as
cension and get one 81 those beautiful
presents which are gong TO be given
aawy at the Grand Auction Sale at Fair
view, on Elmwood avenue. on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday. at 2 y. m, each
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Tomorrow viii be Memorial Day and
The News, according to its invsriable Gus.
tom. viii observe II by omlttIng publ.
cation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

Former Senator Hill Of New York. It f.
announced. has something up his sleeve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
YOU MOULD LIKE TO

Know who will launder your linen best
and give longest wear. Phone, 2pS7-2,
Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

"Cuba's birthday gift from her Uncle
Sam Will come later. but IL Will come
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

General Miles apparently cares little
about the reduction OF his duties as long
as his salary remains untouched. In time
of peace the soldiers occupation is large
~ n mattsg OF buttons. Philadelphia
Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

when you come TO think OF the num-
Der OF people who advocate arbitration as
the best method OF settling disputes,
don't you honestly think that we ought to
have moro arbitration TO the square inch
than We now haveY-Philadelphia In
qulrer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29

1T is not to Mr. Croker that Tammany
objects so much as ii is TO an extra terri
torial boss. II is wearisome TO have to
pay cable tolls TO get at his ear-or
rather his eye-when emergency arises"
Philadelphia Times.