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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
TWO CONCERTS.
Eagles alProv.dancs Op,Ta House
and FOIsstss Enjoy Themselves

The concert held at the Providence OPP
era House last evening for the benefit Of
the Fraternal Order OF Eagles was one
OF the most enjoyable OF the season. Tasca
rendered colored songs and Fred Mack
pleased with his rich brokue.
The elocutional ability of Miss Ahearn
was deservedly appreciated In her inter-
probation of THE Crisis" The other num-
bers on the program included vocal Sc
lections by Bourne Thornton. Fred /.
Richards. Tony Williams and banjo solos
by Arthur G. Moore.
Billy Van related monologues, Bowen-R.
Church entertained with concert solos and
the program concluded with pleasing
sketch by j. l.. and Mabel Il. Wilson. The
Providence Opera House orchestra fur
nished the musical Accomplishments.
FoREsTERs' CONCERT.
Court Narragansett, No. IL, Il. of A..
gave a sacred concert in Mount Hope
hall last evening The program was as
follows:
Piano selection, Miss Lotta Dunn; Sc
lections, Central Quartet-Messrs +. Nc
CURL first tenor; @. Casey, second tenor:
T. Schoheld ftst bass: T. Mulvey, second
bass; reading and banjo selections, Mss
May Rice Q.ittle Sunday: vocal solo.
lTlSn ScTtndue, MISS II, DunHs ndnuO-
lin solo, W. Sullivan: bass solo, Queen
OF the Earth" Charles Such; humorous
reading. John Todd; tenor solo, selected.
George Casey; piano duet, Star and
Crown" Misses Blum and Geary: vocal
solo, Dream OF Paradise" Miss Fanny
Galligan; selections, String Quartet-W.
Sullivan, II. Petro, f. Gran, J. Walsh;
tenor SOLO selected, Il. Kilgore; mandolin
and guitar duet. Messrs. Priscola and Pet
vocal anlO selected Miss MC-
Culla; reading, Miss Velma NJ Brown;
baritone SOLO king Of the Winds"
Thomas Schofeld; coon specialtes. Miss
Minnie Harrison; banjo duet, selected,
Harden brothers. Professor Mcguire, ac-
companist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
Stage Presence of Mind.

81 am thankful TO say that have never
been called upon to face a disaster on
the stage" writes John Drew, although
have been near to 1t.
Miss Rehan and were one night play
ing I'm a piece, the name OF which j do
not remember-but that Is neither here
nor there-and were in the midst OF
little conjugal quarrel. She looked past
me with a change OF expression entirely
lowing her eyes, l saw that the gas logs
used In the stage setting had set fire TO
the scenery. To give any evidence of
knowledge Of II would create panic. We
ing we went 10 lit the situation. When
we got there | stopped, threw rug over
the blaze and smothered IL. The alarm
of the audience was averted.
Once in Night or. in the, scene
hinges on pocketbook. &e call boy for
got To give IL to me. and We came near 10
upsetting things generally. The man who
Is ambitious to have past, but who has
none, was waiting for the pocketbook
tanned a lock OF hair and some other little
mementoes 10 prove his gallantries. /
put my hand into my pocket TO get II. II
was missing. The whole scene depended
upon IL.
al tore madly off the stage. leaving
him to face the situation. and he proved
the hero OF II. There he was, improvis-
ing: Dear old Jack-as erratic as ever.
Forgetting something perhaps,likefy. his
until | rushed back with the missing
property. The audience knew nothing.
for he was very alert. but ! was fear
fully upset. We were all 80 strenuous In
those days at Days that felt had
delightedly as he had carried the day"
-Phila 1elphia Saturday Evening Review.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
American Ar aSgdsais sssWsrs
In Abjsei Want in Paris.
THEY HAD BEEN MARRIED.
New York Girl Sought Loan hul Found Man
III and tuie-Suld Her All 10
Provide Food and Medicine

Paris, April 2l-Another tragedy amoni
the American students In the Latin quar-
ter has, been averted by the merest
chance.
Evelyn Mazelle. girl from New York.
being absolutely destitute and starving.
called three weeks ago as a last resort
on young Californian fellow painter.
Andrew Coburn by name whom she had
met at some social receptions she found
him seriously Ill and without any one
to attend him in his garret room except
a gruff janitor, who reluctantly climbed
the stairs once day.
Instead OF asking FOR a loan. Miss Ma
zelle went home, sold her belongings to
buy food and medicine. went 10 attend
her countryman and saved his life after
careful nursing night and day,
AS soon as coburn was well enough he
married the girl, but their abject want
became unbearable. Neither could find
work, and they had not even money
enough TO get painting material. Finally
as neither received an answer TO appeals
sent TO relatives in America. they deter
mined to commit suicide.
At o'clock last night a telegraph boy
went TO their room with a message. Re-
ceiving no response to- his knocks he took
TO the Janitcr a telegram for Mrs. Coborn.
at the same time telling him he had no
ticed strong odor of gas on the top
floor OF the house.
The Janitor rushed up stairs, burst in
the door and found the young couple un-
conscious. But he revived them with
some. trouble.
The dispatch was from Evelyhs mar
ried sister anu read:
Have cabled you $50 through American
Express Hundred more by mail"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
TURNvEREINS MET

With s3 delegates representing 4s votes.
the annual convention of the Turnvereins
of the New England district was held yes
terday afternoon in the Springdale Turn
hall at Holyoke, Mass. The following
places were represented: Holyoke,
Springfield. Clinton, Boston, Roxbury,
Manchester. N. H., Lawrence, Fitchburg,
East Hampton, Olneyville, r.. l., Maiden
and Webster.
IT was decided to locate the district
headquarters for the next year I'm Spring
field and the Turnverein of that city will
elect the executive board later. Louis
Steinhardt OF Roxbury was elected dele
gate to the national convention TO be
held July In Davenport, Ia. He was in
structed 10 secure if possible the passage
OF law permitting the admittance OF
women 10 the Turnverein with all the
privileges the men enjoy.
A field day will be held In Webster this
year. butt there will be no district Turn
Fest until 1904. The next district conven-
tion 10 to be held In Fitchburg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
HAS RECOVERED.
Man Who Suffered From Leck.
jaw Has Been Cured.

Philadelphia. April I.-Edward Moore.
who on March 25 was admitted 10 the Sa-
martan hospital suffering with a. we'll
developed case or tetanus, will be dis
charged as cured this week. The attack
was 10 days advanced when the victim
was 10 days advanced when the victim
cry Is regarded as one Of the most no.
table on record.
On March Is Moore was struck In the
face by a swinging glass door. causing an
abrasion OF the skin. Blood poisoning
set In. resulting in lockjaw. The vic
tim was subjected TO the anti-toxin
treatment. After the lapse of is hours
the number of injections was reduced
from twelve TO six In twenty-four hours.
and for several days strepticoccic wys
alternated with the anti-toxin Moore
improved rapidly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
PERSONALITIES.

Olga Nethersole is again i'm Paris at the
Elysee Palace hotel. She IL on her way TO
Rome.
Lord Salisbury will preside at the Prim-
rose league demonstration in the Albert
hall on May g
The rumor comes from the Vatican that
the Pope thinks of obtaining an automo-
bile for use next year.
Mr.. Darcy. an Australian millionaire.
has obtained a concession for the working
OF the oil belt In the south and south
west OF Persia.
Senator Tillman Is the only senator who
has recorded I'm his autobiographicpl
he was farmer" before coming 10
the senate.
While climbing IN search OF gulrs nests
on the cliffs between Portreath and
Porthtowan Cornwall recently Rex
Paley. a young mining student residing
at Redruth. England. fell from height
OF some 900 feet and was killed on the
rocks below
Judge Grisgs OF Georgia. who Is to be
chairman OF the Democratic Congressional
Campaign committee. is but al years old.
IL II said that he deplores and viii dis
Countenancc any spirit OF resentment
between Democrats because of differences
In the last two presidential contests.
The Shah OF Persia has had built for
him the smallest genuine graphorhone In
tho world IL Is on exhibition I'm Balti-
more. The company has now under con-
struction for his imperial majesty what
will be the largest gramaphone In the
world which will require over one month
IN the building.
II Is reported that the, Ameer OF Az
ehanlstan, having appointed a council TO
assist him In the administration q the
country. Blbi Halima. Tmar khans
mother. because she was not consulted.
requested him 10 dismiss ~. This the
Ameer refused 10 da. with the result that
the plotting and contemplating have In
creased more than evers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
BRISTOL.

Amos X. Bullock, teamster. was seri-
ously injured on Saturday at the corner
OF Bradford and High streets. lie was
driving across the track to the Suburban
railroad. when the forward wheel OF his
lowgear was caught i'm the track and he
was hurled to the ground, striking on his
head The rear wheel OF the gear pass
his head badly mutilated and his body
shockingly bruised. He was conveyed
home by Mr.. r. NJ. Wardwell. DIR. A. NJ.
Merriman was summoned to attend him.
All OF the interest of Gardner Easter
brooks in the Homestead estate of his
father has been purchased BY Thomas w.
Easterbrooks
The body of Frederick A. Walker.
which was found on Thursday afternoon
at Roger Williams park. was brought
here yesterday for burial. United Broth
eessdS ees ads Mas O. o bep ri of wasn snas ss as se
burial Mr.. Walker was formerly resi-
dent OF this town.
The board of assessors began their
work today i'm valuing and assessing
property for the year.
Ii Is understood that the committee on
a city charter will hold a meeting during
the present week and expects very soon
10 be able to make n report.
Mrs. Elisabeth Mason and her two
daughters Of Lynn. Mass. spent Sunday
here, the guests of Mrs. Nason's, sister.
The funeral OF John T. ODonneli yas
held yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence of his mother on Mount Hope ave.
nue.. The remains were taken to st.
Mary's church. where the services were
conducted by Rev. Father +. McCabe,
pastor of the church.
Contractor Buffum IN erecting three
large dwelling houses on Bristol Neck
on the land recently purchased from Ray
mond Paul.
Messrs. Gladding and Ingraham have
the foundation az the Soldiers
lot In the North cemetery, where the sol
diers' monument Is TO be erected by the
Soldiers Relief board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
..

ATWOOD--At Phenix, r. T.. on the 10th
inst, George ID. Atwood, aged 81 years.
ALDRICH--In East Providence, April 10,
william Chaffec, son OF Howard and
Lena Aidrich aged 2 months.
CUMMINGS-In this city. April 20. 1902,
George n. Cummings, aged 10 years.
CHASE-In this city, April 10. 1902. Hat
tie a., wife of Isaac w. Chase, in the
18th year of her age.
GILMORE-In this city, on the Goth inst,
Courtiand w. Gilmore, aged 10 years.
GILFiBLAN-Alexand
HYER-fn Norwood r. T.. April 10Th.
1909. Forrest Slater, son OF Harrison and
Laura c. Hyer. In the 9TH year OF hts
age.
KELLY--In this city on the 18th inst.
Catherine Kelly, nee Drury, wife OF the
late Thomas r. Kelly, aged 81 years.
KING-In this city. on the Goth inst. Jose
phine H., wife Of Frank II. King. aged
81 years
MORGAN-Tn East Providence 10Th inst
Mary F.. widow OF Richard II. Morgan.
MEAD-Tn this city. on the 18th inst,
Bessie e. daughter OF William and
Hannah Mead, In the 9th year OF her
age.
ROGERs--Tn this city. on the 10Th inst.
Ernest Elton, son Of Albert and oleve
Rogers
SLOCUM-Tn Pawtucket. on the 2Oth inst.
William H. Slocum, In his 18th year.
sIMs-In this city. on April ls Gardiner
Brayton. son of Gardiner G. and Laura
Brayton Sims, In his 18th year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
Two Washington Babies.

Representative Lever. OF South Caro-
lima. is the youngest member OF the lower
house OF congress being but q years old.
When he made his first call at the White
House President Roosevelt greeted him
with the remark, II am glad TO meet the
Baby OF the House. Mr.. Lever re-
sponded. THE Baby OF the House is hon
ored I'm being greeted by the Baby Presi-
dent" The president enjoyed II so much
that he repeated it.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

There may not be money enough I'm tho
city treasury to provide open air con-
certs for the people, but there will be
money contributed by whole-souled citi-
zens sufficient to insure a continuance
of those elevating and pleasurable sum
mer entertainments A contributor 1T
self. The News bespeaks tho subscriptions
OF all its readers 10 the fund which tlrt
Providence Journal has started so
promptly and generously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

J. Pierpont Morgan. with tho influence
he wields in the financial world. and hav-
ing secured control Of the transatlantic
traffic, in addition to his dominance in
coal, steel and railway enterprises. must
regard only as pcttlly ambitious the man
who would seek the office Of president
Of the United stStes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
SATISFACTORY.
Condition Of WiIhsImIna So
Declared By Physicians.

The Hague. April 21.-The following bull
letin was posted this morning at Castle
Loo:
The Queen slept part of the night and
is taking somewhat more nourishment.
Her general condition is satisfactory"
Prince Henry went for "a ride this morn
ing for the first time since Her Majesty's
Illness. This was taken to be a favorable
sign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

The city council has made some grave
mistakes but Il Is safe TO predict IL Will
not commit the objectionable folly OF
complying with the prospective request
OF the school committee to secure abon-
tion Of the 'frce text book system in the
city OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

BY the death of Frank r. Stockton
THIS country loses ono OF her most charm
ing and graceful writer's. lie was a
true and refined humorist and his work
has given delight to thousands, who viii
sincerely gricve that his earthly labors
were ended at a time when he was in
the plenitude of his powers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

OF course, it was consideration for the
dear consumer that Induced the Meat
Trust to put millions OF eggs and thou
sands OF tons OF butter IN cold storage
while Il was forcing up prices with an
Irresistible jackscrrw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Unless Dr. Tsrboll gives his pen vaca-
tion he IS likely 20 make opponents OF
the very friends who have zealously sup
ported him. with all his scholarship the
doctor appears 70 have failed to learn
the pregnant lesson that it is futile to
night over a dead issue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

II the hope OF The News to be able TO take
possession OF its building at the OF Washington
and MathewsOn streets during the present week. but delay
at the shops where IFS threedeck press and stereO
typing plant is being built makes this impossible The de-
lay however will be but for short time, and by the 2Sh
OF the present month The News expects to be located its
building and to have its upo-date plant in full
operation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Unusually carly has the silly season
struck 81 Louis. The Globe Democra,
published in tina, city Is dcmauding that
In Republican platforms plank be IN
serted calling COR the annexation Of Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Diondfs group would probably be less
Objectionable 70 certain art critics had Il
been named New York as 1T was Under
Tamnony," lnstead of having been dosig-
mated "A Roman satur ALA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
ron 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
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
laws all pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and inkJ no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

cording 10 General Macarthur the ma
tives OF the islands Will work as steadily
as any other class of laborers II they are
paid enough for doing so.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Tale has a club composed exclusively
OF students who have been arrested. IT.
membership would be vastly Increased
were those who ought to be a. rested
eligible TO membership, that Is. judging
from the reports that come from New
Haven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Manuel Frates. resident Of East Prov
idcnce and an. employe OF j. Mccormick
OF that town. was painfully and quite se-
riously injured at Riverside late Saturday
night by being run over by lowgear up
on which he was riding lie was taken 10
the Rhode Island hospital and subse-
uuenty removed 10 his home where he
was In comfortable condition, today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

II viii be time enough to adml, chlncco
cooiIe labor 20 the Philippines when 81
has been proven that higher wages will
sst induce the FiIIpinos to work. Ac-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Free band concerts for the people !
Help on the work to secure them by con.
trbuting to the Journals fund
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

The Egg Trust should remember that
Il VIII be folly to count on dividends be-
fore they are hatchcd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

LET the young Republican element,
which has every confidence I'm a self-made
man such as Elkins is. rally 20 the pri-
maries yet 20 be held In various counties.
and see 10 IL that the millionaire com
bine is overthrown. and let the leaders In
the counties who have long worn the
harness OF Republcanism save Quay from
Quay by enforcing their demands that
there shall be no interference and that
strife within the Republican ranks shall
cease. se."-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

'1t Is said that American capitalists
will subscribe about $50. 100000 10 the new
British loan. The same amount was taken
on this side when the last bond issue was
made The investment of American capt.
tai I'm Europe is one of the encouraging
signs. This Is one way of paying off the
debt which the industries OF the United
States owe TO foreign Investors I'm our se-
curities. As an evidence OF contiued pros
perity In this country. the subscription Is
worthy. OF note"-St. Louis Republic.
Native Americans are fitted for any
service that other races can endure, but
they do not take kindly to the service
on merchant ships through the changing
climates from San Francisco TO Hong
Kong. For this the Chinese appear 10 be
peculiarly qualified. ed."--Phiadelphia Rec
ord.
"The Belgian situation has not been Inn
proved by the proceedings thus far in the
Champer OF Deputies In regard 20 revision
OF the constitution. The premier has
shown himself distinctly hostile TO the So
cialist and liberal demand, and as a re-
suit the former members have encouraged
the rioters 10 persist. The gravity OF the
situation is increased by disaffection
among the troops, and il is rot certain
that they could be depended upon If call
ed out to suppress the rioters. The clerl-
calls contend that the socialists alone de-
mand revision and universal suffrage; but
the liberals are i'm thorough accord with
the socialists I'm advocating the one man
one vote measure 10 neutrallze the voting
qualifications of the better classes, and
there is sufficient agreement between the
two advanced parties to make them count
as one I'm this crisis. New York Com
mercal Advertiser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21
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! WHAr OrHERsS !
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1.-The Boer war may be In its last
stages, but the British government Is
taking no chances, as IL shown by dis
patch which states that 2coo Canadian
troops, with their horses, are about start
ing~on the long journey 10 Cape Town.
Doubtless, they will be needed, whether
OF not they find "A state of peace on their
arrival, for strong force OF military po-
lice must be maintained for long time
10 come. and both justice and health re-
quire that the war worn men now In the
field be replaced by fresh ones as soon as
Il can be done e"-Philadelphia Ledger
"The use Of the strike as a political
weapon Is very effective I'm Belgium. by
reason OF the high industrial organiza-
tion OF the people The Belgians are
race OF manufacturers. and I'm comparison
with other peoples their industrial devel-
mont may be called abnormal. so much
docs the proportion OF the wage earning
class exceed that OF the similar class
elsewhere. San Francisco Call.
"The Republicans who are ready 20
support President Roosevelt and to give
this meagre recognition 10 the Cuban
people will vote for the reciprocity bill. as
will the Democrats, when they satisfy
themselves that no larger concession is 10
be had from the leaders OF the majority"
philadelphia Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

Secretary Root has very properly or
dered an investigation of the charges OF
cruelty made against various officers and
men IN the Philippines. While reports I'm
private letters frequently are exaggerat-
cd, some OF the statements recently pub
lished are too well authenticated TO be
ignored or this character was the testi-
mony I'm the Waller court martiaL"-Kan-
sas City Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-21

The little tides which adorn the back
of the seats at Keith's are greatly ap-
preciated by the ladies. They serve a
double purpose, 10 give cool, summery
appearance to the house, and also TO pro-
tect the light dresses from the chair.
Expressions of qualification on all sides
are being heard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-10
PLAN GREAT BANKING TRUST
New York Promoters Organize American Bankers Corporation to
Control National Banks in Every State Capital and
Financial Center of the Country

CHICAGO. June "a circular letter
dated New York, June 5, has been
issued on the Ietterheads Of the
North American Trust company, and
signed by S. c. Scudder, New York,
giving the details OF the plans for COM
bining national banks in all state cap
itals and financial centers under one
ownership, one bank in each center. At
the top of the circular which is marked
confidential" and which was sent to
each banker with whom the company
is negotiating, is the following: Amer
lean Bankers corporation; capital. So
900, O00 surplus, S45. 100000; chartered
under the laws of New Jersey. general
corporation act. Fifty thousand shares.
par value 800. at $1,000 per share"
The circular says
Recently the banking act has been
amended TO permit OF expansion by the
establishments Of small ba%zs all over
the country. So that. barring the ques-
ton Of taxation. there would seem to
be at first thought little to prevent the
organization Of an immense national
bank with this very purpose in view.
providing II were established with
large enough surplus 10 acquire a suf-
icient number Of banks throughout the
country.