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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
QUESTION ORIENT
involved in Case Heard by tho
Appellate Court Today.

Chief Justice Stiness and Justices TIL
linghast and Rogers heard the petition OF
the executors and trustees OF the estate
OF Eben d. Jordan as interveners I'm the
case of George r. Doty ct al vs.. Oriental
Print Works company for an allowance
for rent of the plant formerly belonging
10 the defendant.
Eben -. Jordan of Boston had mort
gage on the print works that was made
bv former owner. and after the appoint
mcnt OF receiver of the Oriental Print
Works company this mortgage was fore
closed and possession taken.
The receiver finished a number OF oon-
tracts that the company had on hand and
he also used n part of the premises for
storehouse purposes The receiver says
that he occupied the premises a very short
time, that the finishing of the contracts
resulted I'm loss To the creditors and
that there Is no market value for the use
OF "a print works for "a very brief time.
&. A. Aldrich represented the Jordan in
terests and Comstock a. Gardner the re-
ceiver today I'm court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
ENJOYABLE CLOSE OF THE
TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASS.

tably the flag figures. when her famous
flags were brought into requtsition. The
favors for the cotillion were not only
numerous. but I'm great variety, and ex-
tremely pretty withal. Previous TO the IN
PRODUCTION OF the cotillion and the distri-
button OF the favors, Mrs. Sphinx gave
the children much needed lesson IN
ethics, reminding them that while the
cotillion was the most beautiful of dances,
yet IL could also become the most selfish.
She then explained how the favors should
be distributed. go that none might be
neglected or overlooked The general dis.
trbution of the favors was I'm charge OF
Mrs. Nation of Worcester and Mrs. Cy-
rus Van Slyck of this city.
Mrs Sphinx was the recipient of a great
mass OF beautiful flowers from her pupils.
These included several punches OF Ameri-
can Beauty roses.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Balch. Mr. and Mrs. Truman
Beckwth Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beck
with, Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Gladding.
DIR. Crooker, Attorney General and Mrs.
Willard B. Tanner. DR.. and Mrs. Morri-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgor @. Durfee, Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan w. Littleheld. Paw
tuckst; Mr. and Mrs James R. MacColl
Pawtucket: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O.
Read Pawtucket: Mr.. and Mrs. a. w.
Quigg. Pawtucket: Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Emerson, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

1t Is entirely true. as The Mail and Ex-
press of New York points out. that after
the conviction of Patrick of the murder
of Millionaire Rice, the most important
feature OF the case is the disposition OF
Valet Jones. "Some bargain may have
been necessary with the self-confessed
murderer In order to reach the sbler GRIM
inal," its says. and adds, But no agree
ment should have been made by which
this weak and base creature would be
loosed upon society to poison again for
the profit of himself and others. His
evidence was valuable enough, perhaps.
to save him from death. But II is the
right of the people to know that this MUIR
derer is not to go free and unwhipped of
Justice"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

The dancing academy OF Mrs. Sphinx
presented an exceedingly gay and beau
tiful picture, between the hours of and
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when the
class OF children known as the Tuesday
afternoon class came to brilliant close.
Every aSailabe seat in the dance hall
and In the gallery was filled with parents
and guests. who found much 10 admire
I'm the Kaleidoscope scene, as the l5O or
more boys and girls moved through the
graceful and often intricate figures or the
dance. The costumes worn by the little
girls were unusually dainty and as they
glided about the hall all the colors OF the
rainbow were mingled, suggesting
glimpse into fairy land Mrs. Sphinx her
self was as IL her wont, the dominant
force I'm the asssmblage and evolved har-
mony and beauty and grace out of the
material at her command. She was ex.
tremely attractive in a lovely gown or
white striped chiffon over white tafeta.
low cut corsage. with rich trimmings or
Duchssse lace.
Music was furnished by Miss Davis at
the piano Mr.. William F.. Livsey, cor
net and Mr. Charles Howes, violin.
From until o clock there was general
dancing, after which Mrs. Sphinx intro
duced certain figures in the cotillion, no
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
THE ARDIRHEBIAH CLUB
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.

vice. which had endeared her to every
member OF the club
Mrs. Blake responded I'm a graceful little
speech the key note of which was her
deep sense OF the loyalty of the club and
the harmonious relations which had al
ways existed between herself and each
individual member of the same.
AT the close of this portion of the after
Moons proceedings interesting reminis-
cences of bygoae days I'm the clubs his.
tory were given by Miss Grace Atkins
and Mrs Charles A. Russell. and after
which the meeting adjourned
The next meeting of the club will occur
on April q at the home of Mrs. John T.
Cranshaw. 81 Comstock avenue. This
will be the final meeting of the club
year
THE FoRTNIGHTLY CLUB.
The Providence Fortnightly club met
a the home of Mrs. George Hubbard. AZ
Elmwood avenue, yesterday afternoon,
with the president, Mrs. Louis l.. Angel.
i'm the chair.
The general subject of the meeting was
Britain Of Today-Its Colonies" In this
connection two well written papers were
presented by Miss Clara Law and Miss
Margaret Gardiner. The first paper. by
Miss Law. was descriptive of the caves
In Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania,
and the picturesque Fiords west of New
Zealand.
Miss Gardeners paper was brief yet
interesting word picture of the mountain
section OF British India, notably the Him
alayas, the Kanchen, Junga and Everest
groups.
At the close of the literary program
piano solos were rendered by Miss Gardi-
ner and readings by Mrs. George Bald
win.
The next meeting of the club will occur
ON April Il. at the home of the president.
on Bainbridge avenue. This will be the
annual and closing meeting OF the club
year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

cases reported and investigated was ese9
and that the number OF animals involved
was 4So9 as follows: Horses. 2729: cattle.
299; swine, i22: dogs Isl: cats, i52; fowl.
230; mules, 3; sheep, ?. and rats. L. During
the year 132 cases were prosecuted I'm the
district courts and the total amoune OF
fines imposed I'm these cases was $iS0o. =
The report OF the humane education
committee, or which Miss Sarah j. Eddy
IL chairman and Miss Elizabeth w. Oiney
secretary, was then read:
"Since our last report 25, ,TD7 leaflets have
been sold and 4I,1H given away. making
total OF 73,bil distributed. or 5l5 books
and pamphlets distributed 452 were sold.
There have been reported 10 our office
AS bands of mercy OF this number 43i
were organized In schools by the secre-
tary, who has given "A talk In each case;
the remaining IL were organized by cor
respondence. All but IL are Rhode Island
bands.
Much has been accomplished I'm our
city and state along humane educa tional
lines. Much more remains To be done and
we trust that some new friends Of the
cause may come TO our assistance during
the year upon which we are entering"
IL was voted that Miss Sarah j. Eddy
be authorized TO select a committee OH
humane education for the present year.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The nominating committee presented
the following nominees for offices OF the
society for the present year and they
were elected
President. Samuel s. Durfee: vice
presidents. Rt, Rev. Thomas March
Clark, Rt Rev. Matthew Harkins, VIII
liam Oscar Cornell. Col II. III. |. Goddard,
Hon. ID. l.. II. Granger, Annie w. Hunt,
NJ. D., Mrs. John r. Bartlett. Rev.
Charles j. White Hon. w. 4. c. Ward
WELL James Coates; executive committee,
Stephen Brownell. James Ii. Paine. Rey.
Henry Bassett Isaac Il. Lawton, ESQ,
Mrs. Mary T.. Tew, Mrs. Ellen Il. Gamers
on. Miss Sarah J. Eddy. James A. Pirce,
ESQ. Lycurgus Sayles, ESQ. Hon Frank
+. Olney. Mrs. Il. W. T. Smith. r. h.
Smith, NJ. d.. Isaiah Long. Benjamin +.
Arnold, John w. Angell secretary,
James n. Smith; treasurer. Albert Bah
cock; auditor, James A. Pirce; counsel
lors, Lycurgus Sayles OF Providence and
William II. Sheffield, Jr.. of Newport,
committee on finance. Stephen Brownell,
John w. Angel. Robert +. Northam. The
meeting then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Commenting on the fact that Senator
Hoar's resolution to change the date OF
the Inauguration OF presidents from
March TO the last Thursday in April
has been favorably received at Washing
ton. the Boston Journal says: MANY in
nuential men are encouraging the idea,
and Mr.. Hoar's resolution ought 10 pass
the house before the session has ended.
An Inauguration ceremony in harsh
weather lmperils the life OF the president.
and also the lives OF many of the chief
public men of the United States. 1t Is
astonishing that the day has not been
changed long ago TO a milder period"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
Ruddy, Clear Faces Arc
Indications Of Spr.ng
Health,
Paine's Celery
Compound
Makes Pure. Red Blood aid Estab-
fishes N, w and Vigorous Vitality.

= Men and women, who have used Paine's
celery Compound, and all who have =
knowledge of the wondrous cures IL has
wrought, particularly I'm springtme. unite
In declaring that the great medicine is a
national blessing.
The use OF Paine's Celery Compound at
this season by the weak. nervous. sleep
less, and those afflicted with rheumat atism,
neuralgia, dyspepsia, liver trouble, kidney
disease. and impure and poisoned blood,
means pure. red blood. perfect diges-
tive vigor. rudy, clear faces, renewed
strength and permanent health
Thousands OF grateful people have sent
In unsolicited letters testifying To cures
made by Paine's Celery Compound after
the failures OF doctors and use of other
medicines. The wealthy and poor, the
noted and famous of our large cities and
the quiet people of our rural districts have
sent the glad news that at last they have
found remedy Paine's Celery Com
pound) that has restored lost vitality and
made them themselves again.
No proof of the efficacy OF Pane's Cell
cry Compound as a blood purifier aud
renovator can be more conclusive or forci-
bic than the strong testimony offered by
Mr.. Ira Williams. Of Jamestown n. ".
one OF the most popular travelling sales
man on the road. Mr. Williams says:
1t is now about eight years since I
used Paine's Celery Compound and
cleared my system of impurities from
which j suffered severly, on account OF
a breaking out all over my head and
part OF my body. | spent hundreds OF dol
lars In employing the best physicians. but
they could do nothing for me. BY the
use OF your wonderful medicine my re-
covery was complete. ] am a travelling
salesman. on the road most OF the time,
and sincerely believe that | have helped
thousands of others by my personal testi-
mony as To the wonderful curative prop
critics Of Paine's Celery Compound. IT
certainly merits its wonderful success
and II gives me great pleasure to say So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

The Ardirhebiah club held its annual
King, Elmwood avenue. Auburn. yester-
day afternoon with the retiring president
Mrs. Emerson l.. Blake in the chair
Notwithstanding the undesirable condi-
tions in the world without there was
large representation of the club present
which was very gratifying. since the an
nual election OF officers and other imp0r-
tant business came before the club.
The meeting was called to order by the
president shortly after 3 o'clock after
which Mrs. Charles Eddy, the secretary.
presented her annual report, which gave
an excellent resume of the work of the
past year.
Mrs. Eddy presented also the report of
the treasurer.
Then followed the report of the calen-
dar committee presented by the chair
man, Mrs. Charles Eddy.
Mrs. Emily Knight Wilcox, chairman of
the nominating committee, then submit
ted the following officers TO serve the club
for the ensuing year and they were unan-
imously elected:
President Mrs. Charles A. Russell.
Vice presldent-Mrs. Dan o. King.
Secretary and treasurer-Mrs. Charles
Eddy.
Much satisfaction was expressed on the
part OF the club because of the unanimous
election of Mrs. Russell as its president.
Mrs. Russell is member of the Rhode
Island Womans club and woman OF
recognized ability and intelligence. pos
sessing, I'm large degree, the qualities
requisite for an ideal club president
The retiring president Mrs. Blake. was
presented by Mrs. Susan Carrique, In be-
half of the club. with magnificent bunch
of American Beauty roses.
In making the presentation Mrs. Car
rique voiced the deep appreciation and
gratitude of the club for Mrs. Blakes
years of faithful and conscientious SER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
4 would seem that Gasman Addicks Is

II would seem that Gasman Addicks r.
able not only 20 keep the sovereign state
of Delaware out of her just representa-
ton in the United States senate. but also
20 force business rivals in New England
TO the wall. Everything is business and
money with the gasman and II is fortu-
nate that the Republicans OF Delaware
prefer 20 be unrepresented than to be mis-
represented by such man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Editor Providence News:
regret TO see that YOU state I'm to-
nights paper that | was absent from the
common council meeting. as such was not
the fact. This YOU can readily ascertain
by my answer 60 every roll call
Very respectfully.
April :. 1902. T.. NJ BIXBY
mfr Bixby II right The statement that
he was not present AT Monday evenings =
session OF the common council was an
cuor--one OF those errors that occur and
are almos; incxplicable. The News gladly
makes the correction and offers It's spoii-
gles TO Councilman Bixby.-Edl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
CHARGE OF
PERJURY
MADE.
Basis Of Petition for New
Trial Heard by The Appel
late Court.

Some very serious charges were made at
the hearing in the defendants petition for
a new trial in tho case OF Amin Fayd vs.
Saba Peter, heard by the appellate diyl-
sion of the supreme court today.
The defendant says the verdict was OBJ
tanned by perjury and subordination OF
perjury. Plaintiff says these charges are
not good grounds for a new trial
+. H. Bellin Is counsel for the plaintiff
Sssd Hugh J. Carroll counsel for defend
ant. The plaintiff, defendant and wit
nesses are all syrians who reside in Paw
tuckct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

II is not the public schools the citizens
ere eriticising at this time. but their
management They are becoming more
strongly convinced as the days go by.
that the present school committee Is n
cumbersome and top-heavy body that. be-
cause Of It's unwieldlIness Il unequal 10
the proper discharge OF the duties Il has
undertaken to perform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Timely and truthful is Felix Adler's re-
mark that I'VE must get rid OF the illu-
sion that the gift is the thing. 1t is never
the gift. II Is what the gift stands for and
what is implied in it," Too frequently It
may be said large bencfactions are little
better than bribes TO carry out the par
ticular ideas OF a rich decedent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Gen. Shafter is said to he a candidate
for governor OF California. Gov Shafter
would sound as well as Gen. shafter. stili
Californians may not like the sound At
any rate the generals friends should re-
member that It is only in exceptional
cases that the soldier succeeds In politics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

The announcement that the new hotels
at Atlantic City are to be freproof is cal.
culated to make intending visitors 20 that
resort equip themselves with self-actins
fire escapes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

The governor of South Carolina SAYS
there will be no prize fighting in that
state. However, his opposition 20 the
plugugly arbltrament does not extend to
Pitchfork Ben Tillman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
EXCELLENT
RECORD OF
PAST YEAR
Annual Meeting Of Anti Cruelty
Society, Reports Presented
and Election Of Officers

The S2d annual meeting of the Rhode
Island Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Animals was held in Tiling-
hasts parlors, yesterday afternoon, with
President Durfee I'm the chair.
The report OF Secretary John w. An
gell showed a much larger number OF
complaints investigated than ever before
In any year~sfr0re than 5000 In all. Such
increasing work demands an increase In
receipts and encourages hope for larger
donations Twelve members have been
called by death: william Barton. Albert
Il. Barnes. George A. Buifum, Hezekiah
Conant. George u. Darling. Sterns Hutch.
ins. Hon. r. d. McGuinness. John Lake,
John n. Remington, II. A. Potter, c. ].
Redding and Jude Taylor"
OTHER REPORTS.
The report OF the treasurer showed
that during the past year there had been
added 20 the permanent fund OF the So
ciety the sum OF sli.tS3.50. which, with
the amount previously In the treasury.
made n total permanent fund OF sal, ,ssl. rs.
During the year ending March 81 OF this
year the total income including a small
balance on hand az the conclusion OF the
previous year. was S6g1S.12. OF this amount
all hut s29if9 has been expended
The most interesting report however
was probably that OF James ~ Smith,
general and chief prosecuting agent. The
report shows that the total number OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

IL the tax assessors were more success
ful In reaching property that ought to
be taxed there would be less objection to
their present proposal to levy on the
city treasury for an increase OF salary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

II the Beef Trust keeps up its present
policy Il will not be long until its products
will be among the most costly and vaiua.
bic OF wedding gifts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

During the Easter season you can never
convince woman that any number Of
birds in the bush are worth as much as
one on her hat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

fore insisting that II be relieved OF the
burden OF furnishing free text books for
the school children of Providence?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Hartford has chosen labor mayor. and
II he labors for the welfare OF the com
munity he will add to the dignity and the
power OF labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Would II not be well for the school
board TO consider the practicabIllty OF
sbeIIshlns some OF the Offices with good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
STILES.

you should nave seen now regalIy MIS-
Litewait swept down the avenue" WELL
that's the first time l ever heard of that
woman doing anything efuL"-Mnne-
apolis Times.
"Rounder has written a rather clever
little book, "Donts for Club Men. Huh!
The don'ts don't worry me half as much
as the dues. s."-Philadelphia Press.
And we have one baby" said the meek
man who was applying for board. 'Nill
you mind it?" Mind it," snapped the
thin-faced landlady "Of course not. Do
you think I'm a urse?"-Chicago News.
Yes, I'm one of the trustees OF the pro-
posed gallery of art" What have you
done so far?" so far? Why. we'er eat
en- three annual dinners and are prepar-
ing for the fourth. h."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
II guess every man In Britain is sick
of the war by this time" oh no!
There are some who wish IL would last
forever" "Who are they?" The men
that manufacturer medals" Chicago
News.
Owens-"What's in a name anyway"
Dunne-"Not much in yours, old man.
Owens--"What do you mean?"
Dunne-"Why everything you've got
Is I'm your wife's name, isn't it?"-Town
and Country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09
WE WILL PRINT

Zoo Bill Heads. Letter Heads. Envelopes
or Statements for 81 90. Good stock Neat,
-to-Date Work. SUN PRINTING CO..
l15-i19 Pine street, Providence. u 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

There arc indications that tho Asphalt
Trusts dividends were based on a paper
pavement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

On or about the 18th OF April The News will vacate
its present quarters and to its building at the
of Washington and Mahewson Streets where it
will have Of the most upto.date and complete
newspaper plants in New England the installation of
which will begin in few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Diamond Eyes sGSP s%Ps sI'Ss paPsSis fS' iSS- Ese+
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

There will never be a better oppor-
tunity to reform our ancient currency
laws than now. For 40 years there has
been no important change in the national
banking laws. though the demand for IL
has been constant. That measure was
passed in the stress OF civil war, and,
while IL was we'll enough for the time and
for some years afterward, IL is not ad-
tusted to present needs. s."-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

"The open manner in which Great Brit
ain has been permitted TO secure assist
ance from this country for carrying on
war which is repugnant To American prin-
ciples and feeling has long been an of
fence to a great element OF the citizenship
of this country. The people at large
sympathize with the burghers, who are
fighting for their independence. Any con-
trary allegation uselessly misrepresents
the fact"-Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-09

Senator Hanna has declared in writing
that he Is not a candidate for the presi-
dency or course not His followers,
though. understand very well that they
are not TO commit themselves TO any
body else. He may have friend that
he would like to put In the place. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-12-04
Germans Investigate
Control of KarteIS

Berlin. Nov. 16.-The Government
Commission appointed to inquire into
the Kartels, or syndicates that control
or largely affect so many departments
OF production in Germany. is composed
OF four professors, eight members OF
the Reichstag and nineteen business
men.
Home Secretary Posadowsky. in ex-
planning the range which the Commits
sion's researches are expected to take,
said he would lay before them material
which had been collected in the Unit
ed States. He alluded, II rs Understood,
both to the testimony taken by the
Congressional committee and TO vari-
Gus investigations Of the German Gov
eminent who had been sent to the
United States.
The Commissions work. judged from
the program prepared. will be a most
exhaustive examination into the effects
of Kartels on wages, the price Of raw
material, domestic ana foreign prices
and the economics OF production af-
fected. 1t is not unlikely that the
Government will use the report as a
basis for proposing legislation provld-
ing for national supervision OF combi-
nations of capital.