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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

I found her flushed and rosy, just fresh
from a vigorous encounter with the
punching bag. Don't stop" l urged
when upon seeing me standing in the
doorway, she ceased this healthful opera
tion. Come In" she responded. I'm all
through, and I'm so tired" then after
bathing her face in cold water. Miss In
gram, the vivacious little ingenue OF the
Albee company gave me her attention. II
was in Miss 1ngram's private sitting
room at the Narragansett. While she was
bathing. l had time TO see that l was In
the daintiest little room imaginable moth
ing deliberately gorgeous, but everything
as simple and sweet as the little lady
had come TO interview. Everything seem
ed 10 be tinted blue, and there was a pro-
fusion of photographs scattered arounc
the room; altogether there was a decided
ly homelike atmosphere about the place,
and felt very much at ease. | was try
ing all of my most subtle methods 10
make friends with Miss Ingram's Boston
Bull, when a saucy weir announced
that doggie's mistress was ready TO talk
to me. "Are you fond OF this?" inquired.
Dogs? oh. yes, l love the dear little
things. / really couldn't get along with
out my dog" II didn't refer TO the dog
/ said. IL meant the bag punching which
/ interrupted" YES that, too, i am fond
Of 1t Is one OF my important daily pas
times In fact, / consider II one of my
daily duties. But II is such pleasant one.
II makes one feel so full of life and good
spirits. oh. it's just fine. No matter how
tired / am after the matinee, l never
omit my daily practice with the bag. Ii
freshens me for the evening, and makes
me feel bright and ready for work. / be-
lieve that no one can be successful in this
profession without enthusiasm. and after
a vigorous half hours exercise with the
bag, how can one help feeling enthusias-
tic even in weather like this" I couldn't
help gazing admiringly at this glowing
little lady and / remembered something
that Mr.. williams once said when intro
ducing Miss Ingram at banquet al
which Mr.. Williams was toast master
and Miss Ingram was requested TO say
few words" Ladies and gentlemen. he
said, permit me 10 introduce little lady
whose frequent effervescing make her a
general favorite, our human bromo-set-
GER little Beatrice"
/ suddenly remembered that j must
make the most OF the valuable time Miss
Ingram was giving me, and said. MY!
But what a busy little girl you must be.
Do you find much time for this?' Every
afternoon" she responded smiling You
see.,, when one plays in stock II is neces-
sary TO have regular routine from
which we seldom diverge. / awaken
I'm the morning at o'clock, and after
dressing. hurry down 10 breakfast. l
don't have any time 10 read my mail ex-
cent while at the breakfast table. After
that i hurry over to the theatre for re-
hearsal at $3.50. That usually lasts until
- o'clock. Then l spend about half an
hour shopping After lunch l go back 10
the theatre for the afternoon perform
ance. I seldom leave the theatre before
5.15. Then | usually come directly to my
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
PRESIDENT PALMA'S MESSAGE.

President Panas first message the Cuban congress is
able will prove great all Americans The
president Never did people fight with
sacrifice for liberty than have the Cubans Perhaps this
appear somewhat strained but who have suf
fered much well be pardond it, when the goal of freedom
reached, they indulge n self gorfcation.
President Palma beautiful language thanks the people of this
country their republic AS becoming the
Cuban president takes high ground regard the future OF his
country. He able the purposes that its
had constantly in view in their long struggle for freedom and
that all of obligations will be securely redeemed.
Gently but the time in manly he points out the
great service this country do the republic by the adop
of reasonable reciprocity This important
Cubans of all classes and that congress will
certainly the necessity of deciding liberal and amnded
spirit.
President Palma believes in judiciary that will not be
politics of the administration change and this sen
judgment Americans have special delight in the
public for it S of their creation
They always favored the extension of Republican nstu
graihd when such institutions have been
established this hemisphere President Palma proper,
expresses pleasure other besides including
France Britain have officially recognized the republic Of
Cuba All believe freedom and who have the best
humanity heart will earnestly hope for the peace and
permanent prosperity for which President Palma
speaks eloquenty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
DIE z ..

BoTTOMLEY-In this city suddenly, on
the 26th inst, Joseph A. Bottomley
CAssIDY-In this city, on the 9th inst.
Henry Cassidy. aged 5S years.
CoLvILLE-May2 Goth, 1902, in Talmage.
Cal. James w. Colville, formerly of
Providence, II. J., In the Goth year or
his age.
DAvIs-In this city. on the 27th inst.
Catherine Davis.
INGHAM-In Pawtucket. May rs. 1872.
Leola D., daughter OF James and Annie
Ingham, in her 10th year.
IITCHFIELD-At Nayatt Point, on the
27th inst, Sarah. widow OF Anderson
u. Litchfeld.
MARSHALL--In Cranston, on the 26th.
Clarence Mortimer Marshall, in his 18th
year.
MACOMBER-In this city, the 2sth inst'
Zebedee r. Macomber. aged 70 years.
MCARTHY-In this city. on the 9th
inst, John s.. son OF Ellen and the late
Dennis III. Mccarthy.
RJssELI-At Watch Hill. r. l., May y6.
1902. Ella Augusta, wife OF Charles w.
Russell and daughter of Sarah A. ana
the late Oren S. Spencer
sTILLMAN-on the 9th inst. Gideon s:
Stillman of Norwood, r. l., In his SD
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
PAWTUCKET.

Miss Edith Lang OF this city has been
engaged as organist for the First NJ. r..
church and will enter upon her duties in
that capacity on Sunday next
A conference of the Sunday school
workers OF this city and Central Falls
will be held this evening at the First
Baptist church.
At a registration rally held at Temper.
ance hall in the Fifth ward last event :;
there were speeches made by Representa-
tive j. Stacy Brown Of Newport James
III. Higgins and Thomas p. Corcoran
and Thomas OBrien OF Pawtucket The
result of the rally was the registration OF
1877 voters. There was al the same time a
second registration rally held Al the head
quarters OF the Fifth Ward Democratic
club. at which speeches were made by
President Frank J. Farrell former Alder
man Peter j. Quinn. Patrick McNeal and
Councilman John Walker.
The 10th anniversary OF Squantum
Tribe, I. o. r. NJ. was observed last
evening at the Gaiety theatre and there
was a large company present, including
the members and their families. members
of other tribes, and friends. There was an
excellent program of entertainment the
first hour of the evening. and then the
floor was cleared and the remainder Of
the evening given over TO dancing. The
affair was under the direction of n COM
mittee consisting of Edward r. NJ. Shaw,
John II. Gilleney, Harry NJ. Glover,
Frank w Pierce and r. r. Wen Frank
w. Pierce was floor director and he was
assisted by Frank T. Sibley and e. p.
Wen.
At meeting Of the Painters and Dec
orators union. held last evening at the
Labor Temple 20 applications for mem
bership were favorably considered and II
was voted 10 close the charter list II was
stated that notification had been received
from a number OF contractors and build
ers, and master painters. that none but
union men would be employed by them
hereafter. The union hold an entertain
ment on the evening of June at the La
Dor Temple.
Orin West. aged IL. youthful terror,
was arrested this morning by Officer
Roghford. He escaped from the Sockan-
osset school last week and he will be re-
turned to that institution today. When ar
rested the boy had I'm his possession two
shovels. three paving hammers, n drill,
a chalkline and a dinner pail, which he
had stolen from tool box on Morris
avenue. where the city is building a
sewer. on Sunday night the lad broke In
TO the store OF Miss Wild on Smithheld
avenue and stole n collection OF coins. He
Is also accused OF stealing hens. The boy
several months since was sent TO the re-
form school for setting fire to fences and
outbuidings at Saylesville.
In the district court this morning MI
chael Brickley pleaded guilty to being a
common drunkard and was sentenced to
the state work house for six months. one
drunkard was discharged on recommend
alton of Chief OF Police Rice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
LINCOLN.

town council Of Lincoln. town officers ana
several of the leading citizens, held at
the Office OF Town Clerk Easton at West
Lonsdale yesterday afternoon IL was de-
cded that the council should recommend
TO the taxpayers at the annual appropria-
tion meeting, TO be held June 9. that the
tax rate OF the town be fixed at 1920 a
reduction from $l.S5 the rate for last year.
At their home at Grove street, Prospect
hill. last evening Mr. and Mrs. Wanrr
Leeming observed with n company OF
friends and relatives which numbered
about 80, the 20th anniversary OF their
marriage. The evening was pleasantly
passed by all and the guests kindly re-
membered the host and hostess with a
number Of appropriate gifts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
HONOR HEROES.
Branston Veterans to Have a
Busy Memorial Day.

Memorial Day exercises at the ceme-
teries In Cranston will be conducted by
Arnold Post. G. A. r. Four cemeteries
will be visited and the old veterans will
have G. trying but loving duty TO per-
form.
After the parade on Friday morning
the post will first go to Locust Grove
cemetery on Elmwood avenue. where
Commander Franklin Il. Ham will be the
orator OF the day. There will also be
singing by the pupils OF the Vineyard
street grammar school.
The members of the post will then go
to Pocasset cemetery on Dyer avenue.
which II Is expected will be reached at
1880 o'clock. where Commander Ham
will deliver the address and Principal
Taber and the graduating class OF Lau-
rel Hill grammar school will take part
I'm the exercises.
st. AIMS cemetery will next be visit
ed. The Memorial Day address will be
made by Father O'Iiara, and the mem
bers of ST. AIMS Sunday school will as
sist
Ponagansett cemetery, which will be
reached about 2 o'clock Is the last on
the list The Sockanosset band and bat
talon will assist the post in the exer-
clses. No regular address is scheduled.
but IL is expected that Lincoln's Get
tysburg orntion will be delivered by Fred
Meyer OF the Manual Training school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Editor Providence News;
At a recent meeting Of the Gaspee
chapter, ID. A. r., the regent spoke oil
the great opportunities afforded those
who will make an effort to bring to the
many foreigners among US some knowl-
edge of what patriotism and citizenship
should mtan In this iand ana o,,ptry wnat
The foreigner can reply, very soox
after my advent here, In this land Oh
freedom, citizenship will mean 5unntea 40 me q
daughter can command, be her station,
wealth ana service ever so greet ana neI
citizenship ever 80 worthy why shou.u -,
the Daughters try 10 educate the raw
material, when IL would take az ieast
two generationse to bring him 10 her own
standard OF citizenship and knowleuge OF
the requirements OF life In thls repupIic ,
Whv such waste OF time and material
when half the citizens to whom the pal
LOT is rightly an inheritance are ldle -.
since the Daughter has the knowleuse
why not use IL? 1T seems an anomaly
that the executives OF our goVeFnni,,it ~ 7 =
should deem II wise or economic Tor tne me
densely ignorant In ms oSh own &c oowild Weld the
ballot here that settles important ques-
lions pertaining to national welfare.
All contribute 10 sustain thc seS, s3teIinn ins
ment FORMED TO protect and teneIlt i.s
citizens. but It's women citizens cannon
no trusted 10 hold a key TO its penc MS, &
rather the allen. anarchist salcon uea'er
NAV revei i'm the power 1t gives them.
nnmmcnd most highly the practical use
made by the n a. II. of the power 9i
their organization in nnrturing ana ho,u-
ing as treasures the relics OF the heNo'u
ticnarv neriod and all other means OF
preserving the spirit of the struggle TOT
liberty. even the one-sided result Is OF
81 the "Daughters" not forget that the
grandmothers, as well as the grandfath-
srs worked to desperation for the pre-
cious boon OF liberty. Abigail smith Aa-
ans daughter OF one president and wife
~ another. was "a true American woman,
with keen political insight. She early
protested against the formauon OF new
10 a nonety She demanded for her n
voice aud representation and was equally
diligent I'm asking that the new consu-
sutton might be distinguished for Its en-
coura cement for n more liberal educa-
tion and equal advantages for men and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
SCHOOL OF DESIGN FUND.

The School Of Design endowment fund Is
meeting with a support which is most
encouraging IL its present rate OF growth
is only slightly increased the 500, 900. upon
the raising of which by June l most Of
the subscriptions are conditional, will
probably be completed within the time
limit But as the subscriptions decrease
In amount towards the end of the move
ment corresponding increase I'm the
number of subscriptions Is necessary.
Even a casual reader OF the subscrp-
tion lists already published must be inn
pressed by the many different sorts OF
people represented. The fact that the
school OF Design appeals TO all classes
strong claim upon the generosity OF the
public at large.
The new subscriptions pDt ms follow: Previ.
w. Prentice, 500; graduate. t6; friend
%, 81: Miss Harriet s; Campbell. s9;
William A. Hoppin; $3.50; Thomas NJ.
4 knight 500; Mrs. James 8: Kenyon.
Thompson, $50; students CONTRIBUTIONS
$3.50: F. Usher DevoIi. $3.50; Rathbone
6. i@i Eddy. SO: ". Q. o Cornell, s5si SOL r. Gin.
c. Wheeler. s5O Miss Sarah Todd $40:
Miss Alice A. Race. SO: NICHOLAS Shell
don, 500: W: 5. Hough. 500, ". II. O.
ManpfactSring Sipst 1 % Company pan 30 500: a. II.
Combe. 50; Alpheus s. Packard, IS; r. II.
]. Goddard, $3.50; Robert e. Smith. $40; +.
NJ. steEey, SIS; Mrs. Nicholas sheldon.
$40: William NJ. p. Bowen, IS; Walter II.
Barney, $40; G. w. G., 500; Edwin M.
Ziegler. 81; John III. Ring. s2 A. L. Bar
ney 81: John ii. Althans, $40; Herman q.
Possner $50; Richard s. Rowland. $780,
Herman Rosenberg. $50; John .Scheminger
$40: Frederick Kohlhagen, SIS: Jewellers
fund.-. John +. Brody. s5o;s Potter & Buff
hngton. 500: Nordlinger a Mamluck. VS.;
$50; wildprott & saacke. $50: Charles $.
Bush company, s25; total. s93,l6l 10: ball
ance to be raised by June l. s6SSS25
Subscriptions may be sent 10 the d.
rector OF the School OF Design, or TO any
member OF the endowment committee. ad-
dressed TO the school, IL Waterman street.
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
CUMBERLAND.

At meeting of Court Lily of the Black
stop Foresters OF America. last evening
M odd Fellows hall. John street, Grand
Chief Ranger Thomas McKenna WAS
present for the first time since his cleo
tion and was given a warm welcome. lie
presented n report of the proceedings OF
the convention Of the grand court
The committee from the fire department
of the Valley Falls fire district met last
evening at the engine house on Broad
street and perfected the plans for tue
entertainment OF the visiting Grand Army
veterans on Memorial day.
Under the auspices Of Cumberland
grange. No. 2. Patrons Of Husbandry. an
entertainment will be held this evening
AZ Grange hall at Arnolds Mills. The
farce "a BOX OF Monkeys" will be a fea-
ture. and then will follow n supper and a
social.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
NANCY BOSS
PROM 0 UNCED
INSANE.
Ordered Committed TO the State
Asylum on Testimony Of
Two Physicians.

Nancy Boss, colored. who was yester-
day tried before Judge sweetland. on the
charge OF assaulting l.. Billings Avery.
was today ordered TO be committed to the
state hospital for the insane.
According to the evidence of Drs Nc
Cav and Griffin the aged woman Is suf-
fering from paranoia having a hxed
systematic delusion.
She believes that people sprinkle a red
powder upon her clothing and in her hat.
which burns through her clothing and
hair and blisters her flesh and scalp.
For her own sake II was deemed best
that she be placed under restraint.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Comedy will reign supreme next Mon
day at the Westminster theatre with a
liberal assortment of European vaude-
willie novelties. The occasion will be the
annual benefit rendered to Treasurer Her
man Parkin. Assistant Treasurer Harry
Parkir and Doorkeeper Frank Riveni.
The attraction will be Lewis and Del
more's high class speciality and vaude-
VILE company. which will no doubt afford
an evenings entertainment that will
meet the fun approval Of the patrons OF
this popular home of burlesque.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

"The man who criticised the boys at the
front insults the United States army ana
insults you and me. They are bone OF
our bone, blood OF our blood, and the
same true. loyal Americans that we are"
These, remarks the Boston Journal, arc
the spirited words with which Colonel
Frye of the First Massachusetts Heavy
Artillery condemns the anti-Imperialist
organs OF Boston. and the bitter pohti-
clans who are trying to make votes ny
assailing the brave men who wear our
blue uniforms. Colonel Frye speaks Tor
the whole Massachusetts, Volunteer
Militia, and pretty nearly all OF the youns
men In Massachusetts, of fghting age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
DOWD HELD.
Accused Of UnproVoked Assault
on SommerViIIe.

John Dowd. strapping big man.
pleaded not guilty in the sixth district
court today to the charge of assault up
on James Sommervile.
Dowd, who was drunk. without provo
cation. struck Sommervile last Monday.
The affair occurred on Eiswald street.
Sommerville is II years old and para
lytic. lie was pointing at a flag when
Dowd came along and struck him, since
when the invalid has been abed
Dowd was held in $500 for trial June
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Indications are reported dubious for g
good crop of New England strawberrios
IL is hoped, however, our Rhode Islanc
berries will not be lost to US. We hav,
had all sorts OF dire prophecies about tn
failure of our claims and possibly threat
ened next by the prophets OF evil. Thei
indeed, there will be nothing TO do bu
ask Massachusetts, and Connecticut Il
agree as to just how much of our state
each wants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Newport will present her loviiest aspect
on Memorial Day when the representa-
tives OF the Republic of France will visit
the tomb Of Admiral de Ternay. There
may be an absence Of the men who com
mand millions and make the City by the
Sea their temporary home. but there viii
he no absence OF the true spirit Of pa
triotism and gratitude that should mark
such memorable occasion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
A STRONG PLEA FOR THE
RIGHT OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

women, for a more potent wand she felt
herself obliged to appeal to mans sell
fishness, by reminding him that educated
mothers would be necessary TO the de-
velopment Of heroes, statesmen and phil
osophers Many another Revolutionary
mother might be cited which would make
interesting reading, but fearing 10 make
this letter too long / desist.
If any man or woman is inclined TO dis
parage the equal suffragfst or regard her
claim as undignified let such remember
that the greatest women In all ages and
countries have demanded their political,
civil and social rights.
AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Nav 25. 1902
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

At the age OF 81 Senator Pettus OF Ala
bama is hale, hearty and active. An ex-
planation OF his present splendid physI-
cal condition may be found in his state
ment; II notice that all of my neign-
bors who got rich and retired are all
dead. / never got rich and l never Is-
tired"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
HELD IN $500.
Reardon Must Appear for Trial
on Wife-Beatlng Charge.

Patrick Reardon was arraigned before
Judge Sweetland today for assaulting
Margaret Reardon his wife.
Rcardon went home drunk last night,
II is alleged. and after dragging his wife
about by her hair. struck her with a
stove cover litter. making several small
scalp wounds.
Later nc was found In the street down
drunk lie was held in $500 for trt
June "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

The most hopeful sign concerning the
1eace negotiations in South Africa is that
hey are being conducted by General
kitchener, who would have reached an
,greement with the Beers year ago.
lad not Chamberlain intervened in his
)ld-blooded and heartless manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Because one member OF the Cuban
house has retired I'm dudgeon as a result
OF the failure Of that body to adopt
motion made by him. IL does not follow
that the people OF the new republic are
so hot-tempered as to be unable TO
govern themselves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

The government has Just made public
its estimates OF the crops Of 1901. Corn.
wheat. oats. barley. rye and buckwheat
worth some n.757.7o2.s2, were raised.
While the corn yield was lighter than
usual the wheat harvested exceeded by
over 100000 bushels any previously
recorded crop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

poral O'Brien, who circulated false and
and men in the Philippines, should be
prosecuted for perjury. The public will
agree with the captain, who has denied
all Of O'Brien's fabrlcations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

II was the London Times which, at the
close Of the war with Spain declared the
United States would not withdraw from
Cuba for a generation. How old we
would all be II the "Thunderors" prop
hecy was fulhlledl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Won should take the East Greenwich and
Annonaue cars and see the Balloon as
cension and get one OF those beautiful
presents which are gong 10 be given
aawy at the Grand Auction Sale at Fair
view. on Elmwood avenue. on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday, at p. m.' each
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Tonight the school committee will hold
special meeting TO consider the condi.
tion of school finances. Whatever else
It may decide upon the committee should
avoid the folly OF recommending the
abolition OF the free text book system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

That s25o.ooo damage suit against Gen.
eral Brooke appears TO be based upon
the fact that he broke up the beef trust
In Havana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Springfield has nearly finished It's fes-
tivities In honor OF the 5oth anniversary
OF its organization under a city char
ter. Reports indicate thaS eas es.-aS~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black: prepared by
GEORGE oRMSBY. Wig Maker md
Hairworker. i69 fremont street, Boston.
n Is simple. safe and easily applied: con-
tains no lead poisons; use II once and
you will never use any other. BLAND
ING a BLANDIN0. "a weybosset street:
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CS . . . . o . . . &><J
J N)HAr OTHERS J
/? NRE >HY1Nc !
G0 . . . . . 80 G>0

'It is said there is no probability OF a
decline in the price OF beef this summer,
so the average citizen might as well look
forward 10 living for the next three
months on Strawberries and cream
San Francisco Call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

II is TO be noted that the toy pistol and
the overturning boat are both in COM
mission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

ton was one OF which the city of homes
can well be proud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-28

Know who will launder your linen best
and give longest wear. Phone, 2ss7-2.
ITniNr.