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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
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Funeral Of Fred Hemingway Held
This Afternoon.

The funeral OF Fred Hemingway. hus-
band OF Madame Hemingway. the well
Known hair dresser. was held at his home.
625 Westminster street. at o'clock To-
day There was very large attendance.
Tor Mr.. Hemingway was widely known
la musical circles having been "A music
teacher In this city for many years There
was also very large representation of
Court What Cheer, Foresters OF America.
of which the deceased was a member.
The services were conducted by Rev. Ed
win Bromley, pastor of the stewart Street
Baptist church. ard consisted of Scripture
reading and prayer. .lnterspersed with
hymns, rendered by the Y. M c. A.
quartet. composed of the following MEM
bers: Alfred Armitage. Fred c. Nicholas.
Henry A. Lanson Nathan T.. Gon
The selections we're How Heavy Is the
Night That Hangs Upon Our Eyes" a
favoritc hymn OF the deceased, sung to
the old tune sarah
other selections were Nearer My God
TO Rhee.' Rock of Aages' and MY
Heavenly Home"
AT the conclusion OF the services the
body was born 20 North End cemetery
The bearers, chosen from the Foresters
were John III. Dorsey. Eugene McIntire
James Leonard. John Sandager, Peter
Healey and John Mnlvey,
There were many beautiful floral pieces
chief among them being a large and hand
some wreath from the Foresters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
Dangerous Cobwebs.

Many cases Of tetanus. or lockjaw. are
now appearing In the public prints. Mrs.
krankland tells of lockJaw having been
caused by the application OF cobweb to
a slight cut.
'"rhe wound was a perfectly clean one,
and nothing need have resulted from this
obedience TO a superstltious prejudice had
not the cobwebs unfortunately arrested
some local germs, and these. getting
across the wound. set up the typical
symptoms Of lockiaw. That this implica-
tion OF the cobweb was no idle accusation
was subsequently proved by portions OF
the same web. on being inoculated into
animals Including I'm the latter well-de-
fined symptoms OF tetanus"
That cobwe lbs readily catch dust is ia
mliar 10 every one who has the morS
fication OF seeing them adorn ceilings and
corners. that they also arrest bacteria
follows as a natural consequence of the
pres nee OF dust and hence those dell
cate hlimeuts may become veritable bac-
teriai storchouscs. more especially as IL is
usually I'm the dark and remote corners
thnt they best succeed I'm cluding the
vigilance OF the domestic eye, and are
also out OF r-ach OF the lethal action of
sunbcams. and hence their unwelcome
dodgers may manage 10 maintain a very
comfortable existence over long periods
OF time. New York Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
All-Negro Towns,

The establishment OF all-negro towns
here and there I'm this state Is not n
movement TO he regretted. Give the me-
groes chance to learn self-government
and better citizenship They may not ac-
quire the additional knowledge I'm the
conduct OF the new aIl-negro towns. but
such towns will at any rate satisfy any
longing that they may have i'm that di-
rection and perhaps will lead on to bet
ter citizenship. IL may lead to more vot-
ers. for some at least OF the citizens will
become possessed OF property worth for
taxation purposes 5000.
An all-Negro town will operate to les
sen race friction, and anything VIII,
does that must be considered helpful. a
negro who cannot "get along In white
town can fall back to an all-negro town.
and perhaps after a while a negro that
the whites cannot stand" can be sent,
practically speaking, to a town made up
OF his own race.
II such towns should prove TO be help
ful and popular. an extension OF the idea
To rural districts may become desirable.
A school district or rural ncighborhood
may be formed on like basis. This
would involve the pirchase of n number
of small adjoining farms until neigh
borhood had enough children 10 All "A
school building. No doubt this would be
more satisfactory than an ail-negro town.
for In the former the negroes would be
proprietors and. therefore. employers OF
their own labor. whereas I'm an all-negro
town. like Douglas or Booker City. men
must 60 outside among white employers
10 find employment The entire subject
Is tentative. and no harm can come from
the experiments that have been started.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
Chipmunk and Squirrel.

or all squirrels the chipmunk is the ia
vorite Rarely does one pass along a wood
path but that he can he seen running
at great speed or taking an observation
from one of the many stumps scattered
about. Such a cheerful little fellow as he
is, and always so trim and neat looking
in his striped coat,
The chipmunk has one valuable possess
sion that neither OF HIS larger cousins can
boast. This is a pair of fur-lined pockets
his cheek-pouches. Having so conve-
nient a place to carry them in may be
one reason why he gathers SO many nuts.
seeds and grains. He lays up the largest
winter stores of any of the squirrel fam
lily. So plentifully does he provide that he
can sleep all winter II he chooses. with
an occasional journey under the snow TO
his storehouse, while the gray squirrel
and the red squirrel are generally obliged
to make many foraging expeditions be-
tween autumn and spring.
Less provident is the flying squirrel
for he harvests the smallest store Of any
of the squirrel tribe. This most wonder
full little trapezist has fur-covered
membrane on each side of his body,
which, when his legs are spread,
stretches between the fore and hind
wrists. When he wishes TO pass from one
lO dUOtHtI ne nlOufltS I'd the Top,
spreads his parachute, or, in other words,
stretches his legs as far apart as possi-
BILE and gives flying leap. He glides
smoothly and swiftly through the air on
an inclined plane for several yards, then
with movement of his broad, featherly
tail, acting like rudder, moves upwards
an instant and alights softly as a
feather on the tree he started for.
The flying squirrel is rather inclined to
be lazy, and is pleased If he can discov-
ed a hole made by woodpecker I'm which
to build his winter snuggery. lie lines IL
with leaves and SHREDDED bark. and some
times sleeps I'm IL for weeks together
Here the babies may be born i'm early
spring. queer little tots, weak and blind
Their whiskers are the first hairs To APP
pear, and IL is a month before they are
able to see.
IL the flying squirrels he an ambitious
pair they will build a summer home of
leaves and twigs similar TO the gray
squirrels. They prefer swampy land and
often build on the gray birches that
cluster I'm lowlands. AS they prefer moon
light TO sunlight, and seldom go abroad
by day. YOU will not be likely to have the
pleasure OF becoming acquainted with
them unless you seek them I'm their own
haunts.-Philadelphi Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
PRESIDENTS DAY OF THE
RHODE ISL AND WOMANS CLUB.

An elaborate tea, music and flowers and
an address by the president Mrs. George
I. Baker. combined to make President 5
Day OF the Rhode Island Woman's club.
held In the Mathewson street church. yes
terday afternoon. an occasion or Infinite
pleasure and delight Presidents Day
is somewhat OF an innovation i'm the
Rhode Island Woman's club, having been
introduced into the club calendar but re-
Gently In honor Of the president-elect
Mrs. Baker presided over the meeting
OF yesterday with noticeable dignity and
grace.
Songs by the Giee club, led by Mrs. Will
hom w. Flint opened the exercises OF the
afternoon. after which the regular re-
ports were presented and matters of rou-
tine business transacted. Mrs. Ira Win
sor was appointed a delegate from the
club 10 the biennial of the National Fed
Grafton OF Women's clubs, TO be held in
Los Angeles the first week in May.
After another song by the Glee club the
president gave her annual address to the
club, which was received with applause
and marked appreciation.
AT the end OF this first year" she said.
II am conscious of the JOY, as well as
the responsibility OF holding the office OF
president. ] remember that l asked for
your forbearance at the beginning of my
term Of office. Accept my warmest
thanks for your cooperation. Other presi-
dents have laid the foundations Of the
Rhode Island Woman's club we have
only been building on the broad founda-
tion laid by others. We are thankful to-
day that all our former presidents are
There are three questions that would
like To ask of you today. What can we
do for the club? What can the club do
for us? and what can we as club do
for others?''
Mrs Baker enlarged briefly upon these
three questions and added that formerly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

The supreme court of Missouri has de-
cided that workmen cannot be enjoined
in that state from ''boycotting Equity
or rather chancery courts hav, no power.
the justices think. to interfere with the
workman's right 20 effectively present his
side of a difficulty. Some lawyers agree
with this view and say that II the ac-
tons Of workmen are Illegal they shall be
punished in the ordinary courts. II the
policy pursued IS injurious new laws
should be passed. ~ necessary. but the
summary proceedings OF a chancery court
ought not finally settle the merits OF the
controversy. However this may be. the
position taken by the Missouri court is
UNIQUE IN the history OF injunction pro-
ceedings In this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
BRISTOL.

Miss Abbie Thatcher. who was taken
to the Rhode Island hospital Monday for
treatment died yesterday afternoon. Her
remains were brought here today for bur-
ial.
1t Is rumored that the property on
Hope street running north from the Bos-
ton store to Bradford street has been
sold to Colonel :. l.. Colt. II the sale has
been made Col. Colt will remove the
building known as the Mount Hope house
which now stands on the property ad-
joining his residence to the newly pur-
chased land.
Henry NJ. Melggs and Edward T. Mich
OILS. left yesterday for Woodstock, VT.
where they will purchase thoroughbred
stock to be placed on the farm on Pap
poosesquaw recently purchased by Col
onel $. T.. Colt. Mr.. Nichols Is 10 manage
the farm.
At n meeting of the water committee.
Charles A. Johnson. was elected mem
Der TO NIL the vacancy caused by the
death of Hon. Joshua Wilbour.
Mr. Allen Newman, student OF the
University OF Pennsylvania, Is a home
on visit to his parents. He has become
a member of the university baseball team
as third kasemen and upon his return
will join the team and make a southern
tour playing the large cities
Mr.. Treat. who has been stopping at
the Bourn cottage on the Hopeworth
grounds recently purchased by Mrs Dunn
OF Brooklyn, y. Y, Is making tour
through the west.
Arrangements have been made for the
singing of Staners "Crucihxion," sun
day evening in Trinity church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
Cooperative Telephone Service.

The February Review OF Reviews de-
scribes "A striking cooperative telephone
experiment begun In 1894 In the small
| town of Grand Rapids, Wis. The tele-
, phone monopoly OF that district was then
| operating In the town and charging the
usual rates for small places-siS and s36
! fof business and residence connections
| respectively. The people petitioned. with
out success. for lower rates, and then
they organized an independent company.
The subscribers became the equal and
only stockholders each one holding n $50
share, which was sufficient for the in
stallation OF one instrument. The old
company had operated about 70 instru-
ments, and the new company started with
S3. The charges were fixed at S27 for
business and sl2 for residence connections
but so low was the cost of operation that
even these rates were reduced 10 SIS and
81 respectively. Each subscriber also re-
liuquished any dividend on his $50 share
OF stock The enterprise was such a sue
cess that the old company was pushed to
desperate expedents. and IL finally offered
phones rent free for a period OF three
years" Local patriotism, however, was
aroused Instead or quieted by this offer
and the final result was that the old
company was actually driven from the
field four years ago. leaving the indepen-
dent company i'm sole possession. The
latter now has about 300 Instruments, or
one to every II inhabitants; there are no
party lines, the metallic circuit equip
ment is everywhere installed. and the
stock has been raised to $4,000 Several
other adjacent towns in the valley of the
Wisconsin river have also organized such
companies, and population of from
~ 900 10 $4,000 people is now served by CO.
operative telephone service. The lack of
long distance toll connection Is. of course
serious. and the lesson of these expert
ments is not necessarily applicable every
where
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

the social and literary life OF the club had
been pre-emnent, but that now the word
benevolence had been added and thus it's
aims and scope had broadened and wild
ened. Continuing. Mrs Baker empha-
sized the importance OF club courtesy and
expressed her appreciation and gratitude
for the work OF the tea committee, which
had been means OF developing the social
life IN large degree.
Mrs. Baker also expressed her great OBJ
legation to the chairmen OF the various
section committees for their most effi-
Client work.
In closing her admirable address Mrs
Baker asked the following pertinent ques-
tions: What are we doing for others2'
shall we not do our best for the state?"
Should we not be interested in all phil
anthropic objects and I'm close sympathy
with all educational movements, such as
vacation schools summer Fairgrounds,
schools for feeble minded. etc. ?'
AT the close OF Mrs. Bakers address she
was approached. In most graceful man
ner. by Mrs. Waiter stokes irons ana pre-
sented, in behalf OF the club with great
bunch OF American Beauty roses. After
another selection by the club the formal
exercises closed and an extremely pretty
church. The tables were beautifully deco
rated with daffodils and ferns. while
palms and potted plants made attractive
corners here and there.
The platform and speakers desk and
piano. nearby, were also characterized
with beautiful decorations OF dafrodils and
green's. the yellow being significant Of the
club color.
The arrangements for the tea were all
carried out under the direction OF Mrs. G.
Moulton Stone. the chairman of the tea
committee.
IL should be added that during the af-
ternoon resolutions were presented for
action by the club on the dismissal of
Supt. Tarbell.
These resolutions will be drawn up and
published In the public press OF the city
later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

That was an interesting and important
decision rendered by Judge Bell In the
circuit court AT Chicago yesterday on the
transfer question. lie held as valid the
city ordinance compelling the Union
Traction company 10 issue transfers on
all its lines and systems. II sustained.
this ruling viii allow passenger to travel
from West side limits TO the terminus OF
the North SIDE Hne on the payment Of
one fare instead Of two. AZ is the present
custom. Furthermore. Judge Bell held
that the city has iessl right to regulate
street car fares An appeal 20 tn SUI
preme court has been taken and the de-
cision Of that body Il naturally awaited
with much interest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

The effort 10 provide for the members
of the families OF the life saving crew
lost at Monomoy is succeeding well and
II is expected that more than $e5.OOO will
be raised. There are six widows and IA
young children, who are in need OF aid.
None Of the men left enough to suitably
provide for his family. and In but one
case was any of the widows Independent
OF her husbands support
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

IL seems 20 be the benehcent purpose Of
thc promoters Of the Rhode Island com
pany to relieve the stockholders i'm the
United Traction. the Providence Gas ana
the Narragansett Electric Lighting COM
panies Of the worry and annoyance OF col.
lecting the increased dividends on their
holdings. which arc pretty certain to be
earned for many years to come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
BIG PRICES REALIZED

New York. March 2i.-At the sale OF the
library of NJ Eugene Pailles. SAYS the
Paris correspondent OF the Herald some
sensa tional prices were realized A unique
copy OF Noltaire's "Zodig" with original
drawings by Felicien Rops. Garnier and
Robida. fetched $5e0o Batzas' "Ugenie
Myrandcs" with drawings by Dagnau-
Bouvcrst brought $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

IL IL proper enough for the house COM
mittte on judiciary To take ample time
for the consideration of the Freeman d.
vorce hill which came to IL from the sen.
ate but u will be decidedly improper to
delay maSing report on the measur-
until the closing hours of tho session.
when Il may be impossible to obtain final
action upon n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
BREACH OF COVENANT

Michael J. Martin OF Taunton has
brought suit against Mary II. Robbins OF
Central Falls To recover $1,000 FOR alleged
breach OF covenant.
Mr.. Martin claims that he bought an
estate of Mrs. Robbins. who claimed the
only cnCumhranCc or the same was
mortgage for $500 Later he found there
was another mortgage OF $500 on the
property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

The Turkish government demurs 10 the
request Of The United states for the re-
payment OF the amount OF tho ransom
paid Tor Miss Stone. Turkish officials are
noted for changing their minds under
pressure. They may DO 80 In this case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20
A GREAT SUR RPRISE

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that IL is sold on it's merits and any drug
gist Is authorized by the proprietor OF this
wonderful remedy TO give you sample
bottle free? II never fails TO cure acute
or chronic coughs. All druggists sell
Kemps Balsam. Price 25c. and soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

II has been decided at New York that a
hotel is not a hotel when IL is bar
That decision applied here would be
distinct benefit 20 the community.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

What changes are wrought by timel In
1896 Mark Hanna was Dllloried as the
srchenemy OF labor Today his services
are sought by the machlnists OF the
Southern Railway 20 settle their differs
enees with that company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

The objections Of the German govern.
nent 10 new regulations providing for
the admission Of women % the unlversi-
t'es is bound to be unpopular. German
women. however. are a. thorough going
housewives and a. intelligent and devoted
mofhers ss any In the world This dos
act however, testify the denial OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

AZ Fon du Lac a negro has Just died.
whose age is given as ia5 years. II f.
we'll 10 remember however, that the age
of many negroes is like that of the aver
age woman-decdedly uncertain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

On or about the 18th OF April The News will vacate
its present quarters and to its new building at the
corner OF Washington and Mahewson Streets where if
will have one 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, 1902-03-20
CS o0o . . Q Q o S>s,
) WHAT OrHERs
! NRE 81 PING ,
C~1 sass 5000 S,~J

THE ministers OF Pennsylvania have
hobly taken up the anti-profanity cru
sade, as we expected they would. and
the ministers Of New Jersey have no
kss nobly seconded our efforts. Their
ulterances on the subject are both
timely and true. There never was
more useless vice than profanity.
There never In all time will be. And
YET there never was one more widely
prevalent nor one which seemed 10 be
spreading more rapidly. The old and
the young, the man, woman and child
resort 20 II freely and with what re-
SUIT Merely the deillement of their
own souls. s."-Phiadelphia Inquirer.
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WE WILL PRIxr

500 Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes
or Statement for $1.00. Good Stock. Neat
Up-to-Date Work. SUN PRINTING CO.,
li5-11Q Pine street, Providence. II. i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

"The reckless leaders are preparing
for disaster They are going too far
on their high handed course, and I'm no
measure have they so openly Haunted
partisanship In the face OF public opin-
ion as in this M conceived shipping
bill '-philadelnhfa Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

sent 10 suppress them. Warriors with
such petticoat names are not the sort TO
put down a rebellion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

Little wonder the Chinese rcbeis have
been victorious. when Marshal su and
Gen. Ma Nere In command OF ths troops
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

one square meal" during coronation
week will save Londons poor only tenn
porarily from the pangs OF hunger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

THE sultan has been warned by the
tsar TO suppress the hrigands I'm Tur-
key Evidently Russia Is not banker
ing for any kidnapped missionary
magazine yarns. Denver Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

privilege of advanced education TO such
women as may be qualified for IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

We want 90 impress the fact that we
offer only worthy goods AZ any price
We skip the trash. Nothing Is cheap
that r. not good. particularly in Paint.
our paint purchases are confined 20 De-
voc. the Oldest aud largest paint concern
in the United States. You can't buy poor
goods with Devoeis name on the can.
THE CONGDON a CARPENTER CO,
zoe North Main ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

THE Hanna-Frye ship subsidy bill
passed the senate yesterday. and now
goes TO the house for consideration.
There IL no doubt about the
power OF the managers OF the Repub-
ncan party in congress 10 enact this
remarkable bill into law. but there Is
stil some doubt whether they will
dare TO do IL and then face the con-
gressional elections this fall on that
issue. e.'-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

America has no occasion to throw
stones. however, The Civil war was
perhaps the greatest graveyard OF mil
itary regulations OF modern times. one
need only recall only the names of Nc
Clellan, Burnside and HOOKER. Each in
his time was regarded as the possible
process OF the survival of the fittest
brought out Grant and Sherman and
Sheridan, kansas City Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

Whatever infeliCity may exist In
the relations between war office chiefs
there can be little or no doubt that the
officials acted wisely in declining to
change the plan OF campaign In the
Philippines at Gen. Miles suggestion"
philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-20

"The plain determination OF the pro-
tectionists I'm congress Is To rigidly
maintain "A tariff rate on Cuban prod
ucts which shall make prosperity inn
possible 10 the Cdbans. The Cubans
will be starved into annexation. BY
this mEans we shall possess ourselves
of their island and nut an end To their
dream Of national Independence with
out the initiative apparently coming
from us. But the deed will be our
deed all the same. and done I'm the
most cowardly OF ways We shall have
violated our solemn pledge 10 Cuba as
only sneak and a coward would do"
st. Louis Republic.