davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
Changes In Service via Sound Lines 4
New York.

on account Of mishap to steamer Pris-
ella OF the Fall River Line, number Of
changes are made necessary In the Sound
Lines service OF the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Effective July 10TH, the steamers of the
Providence Line between Providence and
New York. will run daily. Sundays ex-
cepted.
Passenger service via the Stonington
Line will be discontinued until further
notice and the trains leaving Providence
at 7so and SOS r. NJ will be extended
from Stonington to New London on
week days. except Saturdays. connecting
with Norwich Line steamer for New
York
Connection from Narragansett Pier and
Watch Hill will be made on week days
except Saturdays, via the Norwich Line.
by train leaving Kingston at Sis +. M.
and Stonington at 800 p. M
On Sundays connection from Provi-
dence. and also from Narragansett Pier
and Watch Hill. for New York will be
made via the Norwich Line. by the Fed
eral Express leaving Providence sal p.
NJ Kingston eos +. NJ. and Stonington
sS6 +. NJ, due New London e.6b y. M.
The Norwich Line steamers from New
London 10 New York. will run daily. Sat
urdays excepted.
Eastbound trains connecting with Nor
wich Line steamer from New York. will
leave New London at 800 A. M. for
Providence and Boston. and at AIS A. NJ.
for Providence and Worcester. on week
days except Mondays. Connection for
Watch Hill and Narragansett Pier Will
be made by train leaving New London
at $40 A. NJ. on week days. Mondays ex-
cepted. and on Sundays at s.t5 A. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
FAIR SEX
PLEDGED
NOT TO KISS
Oscillation Is Delicious but De.
moraIizIng, Declare the Co.
edsof a Chicago University

Chicago, July 1l--Following the teach
ings OF Prof. Crook, the man who never
was kissed has been voted vulgar de-
moralizing and unnecessary In respecta-
BILE courtships," by sixteen Northwestern
university students. men and women, who
have formed the Anti Oscillation society.
Here is the pledge taken by the men,
bers:
Realizing that kissing is very demor-
alizing and detrimental. but still delicious
and that IL is exclusive and contagious.
we. the undersigned students of North
western university, following the exam
pie OF our much beloved Prof. Algie r.
Crook, solemnly swear that we will re-
frain from all kissing"
Prof Crook who inspired the idea, has
been elected an honorary member OF the
organization.
The words he let fall In his unusual
claims 20 virtue have had a subtle infiu-
ence on the students at the university
and are responsible for the present sud-
den opposition TO kissing. Strange TO say.
a group OF co-eds are at the bottom of
the conspiracy TO discourage the oscula-
tory endeavors OF the young men. The
men are less enthusiastic. but from force
OF circumstances were DEOuknN lllO
movement.
To assist the anti-occulators in keeping
their pledges fasting ia absolutely prohib-
tied. and a hearty diet IL recommended
on the theory that love cannot flourish ex-
cept on bread and water. Hugging and
"goo-goo eyes" are not tabooed by the so
ciety, although members are not permit
ted TO hold conversations over five min
u-es In length In couples. Boating Is allow
able. provided four persons are In the
boat, aud TO carry out this regulation
the society always takes In four new
members at a time. maintaining the total
membership at some multiple OF four.
To be eligible To membership In the
Anti-Kissing league person must be be-
tween the ages OF sixteen and thirty,
good looking. with n past experience In
the art OF osculation and a student OF
Northwestern university
The organization was completed last
night at the residence OF Miss Charlotte
Phillips, 20i0 Orrington avenue, A formal
initiatory reception and beach party will
be given Saturday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
|0NT PELEE AGAIN
IN ERUPTION THR0ES.
Edal Wave Lowered the Sea Level
Ind Captain of Government SlOOp
Prayed for Divine Assistance.

rt de France. Martinique. July H.
d night the Inhabitants OF Fort de
nee were thrown into panic-str'ck-
tate by violent eruption OF Mont Pc
Many OF them fed In all directions,
II little or no clothing. The incessant
bling continued until $3.50 this morn
In the first half hour the black
|yens were dotted with scintillating
lining points, like Stag on the surface
IN iron foundry.
SWEPT BY TIDAL WAVE.
bis phenomenon had not been noticed
he previous eruptions. The lightning
~ became gradually longer and long
'hnd more serpent-like. and the flashes
Iy larger and spread over a greater
i every minute. The rumblings ceased
h:30. Black clouds then covered the
,gens and heavy rains followed. The
lblings began again later on. and were
bmpanied by vivid flashes OF lightning
L reported that a tidal wave lowered
sea level by a metre.
Geographic communication was closed
the time. as the operators became
Iic-stricken when the lightning began
lplay about the wires. Several of the
were broken.
rof. Thomas A. Jaeger OF the geologi-
department OF Harvard University
BE these observations, and is entitled
he credit therefor.
+. Sanderson. Dr. Flett and an Am
an government photographer arrived
b this morning from St Pierre. The
To-, tol.
With ashes and stones the size OF Wal
+. They were on st. Pierre when the
otion occurred. the mountain emitting
.ids OF smoke that resembled gigantic
|lifiowers. Later on an immense black
ld swept over the ruins OF ST. Pierre.
3 was followed by an incandescent
.lanche. which swept down the noun
side and expended Its force seaward.
AYED FOR DIVINE ASSISTANCE.
ne phenomenon was accompanied by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
.LIMAx To
A COMEDY
OF HEARTS
N and The Lady in Real Sal
alton Romance Enacted in
Modern Style.

ew York, July IA comedy OF
,rts was brought to a happy finish
night when Staff Captain Caroline
FISH, one OF the most successful and
tefatigable workers In the Salvation
iny. as well as probationary officer
almost years experience In the city
,rts, become the bride OF Major Madi-
j. III. Ferris. also OF the headquarters
sf. The affair came of at the bar
ks, In the presence Of 100 Of
,rs OF the Army and an audience that
led the great hall to it's capacity.
4 was the old story OF the Law and
Lady. as Colonel Higginson. chief sec
,iry. who performed the ceremony slyly
lained In the course OF the evening.
! the Lady C"God bless herr" cried the
|vationists) came off an easy victor.
lfajor Ferris was born In New York
D has been a practising lawyer here
many years While still n young man
became interested In politics, enrolled
Der Tammanys banner, and was an
Ter fighter in that camp until ten years
\, when he Selinquished all other am
ons to enter the Salvation Army.
long his many services under the pres
command Is his work In the Poor
|ns Legal department. This he con-
t. for the benefit of those who cannot
for legal advice and help.
|aptain Welsh has only been In New
|-k for two years. Her earlier work In
army was done In Ottawa. Canada.
h dedication Of her life 10 self-sacri-
occurred after the deoth OF her hus-
bd. when. a widow with three young
'ldren. she faced the world singled,
hded. Her childlike confidence that the
I'd would provide. she says. has never
In misplaced. She has had charge OF
Army's Rescue Home for Girls, BIG
81 Fifteenth street.
When her probation duties brought her
re and more In contact with women
Io needed legal advice and had no
|ney 20 pay for Il, what more natural
n that she should consult the Army s
gyer. Major Ferris7 That was how IL
ian. and all unconsciously the widow
h the widower (for the major has
Erown son and daughter) drifted into
wing dependence upon one another,
the stan officers hinted smilingly OF
coming amalsamation OF the law and
ice department.
colonel Higginson officiated In the alb
bee OF Commando anc i''".
cker. who are visiting the Army's sum
can,rs. and under the big nag bride
4 bridegroom plighted their troth.
lie the half dozen little girl brides
ids in their white frocks framed In
picture. The captain and the major
re the regulation uniform. They VIII
ke their home I'm Jersey City, and both
Ii he at their posts tomorrow as IN
ddings were an AFFAIR OF every day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
HURDLE RACES
IN MIOAIR
Former Cowboy Says He Can
Make 100 Miles an Hour.
AFTER TITLE OF CHAMPION
Benhts's Flying Machines viii Be Built
and Placed on the Market hJi
Strong Stock Conpanr

Washington. July 1T c. Benbow.
Of Carbon county. Mont. has challenged
Santos-Dumont for the title, King OF
Air"
Benbow. aerial navigator. erstwhile
ranchman,' cowpuncher and Rough Rider
today shipped his flying machin' 10
Frankfort, NJ Y, where he will conduct
tests for the next ten days. He says that
inVenting flying machines is easy. anc
that within a year airships will be as
numerous as automobiles.
l:cnhows machine. so the inventc- de-
ciares. has been thoroughly tested. and
he says he Is s3tmfed that IL is superior
to anything Santos ,Dumont has eve,
Perfected.
OBSTACLE RACE DESIRED.
Etnlpw Is willing &C ia,i the racs
either f.r II r.1e bet o; for a purse 10
be putup Ly tho si. Louis EXP ssitior
company. He will itipulate, however
that ~ must lc an obstacle race. His
idea is 10 have towering hurdles erected
over the course, and each contestant
must sail his airship over and under
the hurdles 10 demonstrate that IL can
be perfectly steered.
Benbow's machine. as described by
himself, is suspended In the air by two
immense gas bags and II driven by a
five-horse- power gasoline engine. He
says that his machine resembles that
invented by Professor Langley OF the
Smithsonian Institution. I'm that IL has
canvas wings which open and close at
the will Of the driver These wings
operate upon a principle similar TO that
OF a bird I'm flight.
TRAVEL 100 MILES AN HOUR.
The aeronaut says that his friends have
organized a company for the manufacture
and sale of his airship and that they
are now building a machine capable of
travelling 100 miles an hour. The horse
power OF the motor will be largely aug
mented
Flying machines will supersede auto
mobiles" declared Benbow before leav-
ing town, because there will be no
speed restrictions. A man can travel as
fast as he can get a machine TO carry
him. I'm through trying TO raise long
horned steers for the beef trust and I'm
going into the aerial business. There's
no money in raistuG mustangs for the
market any more.
Benbow asserts that the machines with
which he will give demonstrations at
Frankfort have abeen driven by himself
through the air at the rate OF 80 miles
an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11

The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction 10 householders - SULPHo
NAPTHol. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because ~ can lie utilized In many
ways as a perfect cleanser ana purifier.
eRoNsI aaos. CO.. 6S Exchange Place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
DELIGHTFUL OUTING FROM
PROVIDENCE.

DO not fan to go to Cottage City on'thc
Steamer RHODE ISLAND on Sunday the
18TH The RHODE ISLAND win leave
Bonsdale Wharf Providence at 10 IN the
morning for Marthas Vineyard. returning
TO Providence at about 1000 IN the even
ing. No more invigorating or interesting
trip can be thought OF. Passengers are
on the water practically all day. while
two hours at their disposal 10 enjoy the
fascinating features Of beautiful Marthas
Vineyard. famous as one Of the most
beautiful of the Ocean Islands Tickets
at Windsor's once. Providence. In ad-
vance. None will be sold at the Steam
boat Wharf on Sundays II limit Is pre-
viously reached. Fare for the round
trip 800; children 80 cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
A COTTAGE CITY EXCURSION FROM
PROVIDENCE.

on Sunday. July 1sth. tho fsvorite
Steamer RHODE ISLAND Will leave
Lonsdale Wharf. Providence. at 1000
o'clock In the morning for Cottage city;
returning; she will be scheduled TO ar
rive In Providence at about 1000 In the
evening. affordinR passengers about two
hours at Marthas Vineyard. Fare for
this excursion. 800 for the round trip
from Providence. Tickets and staterooms
may be obtained three days In advance
az windsor's Ticket once. also at Ions
dale Wharf Providence. on Sunday n
anv remain unsold. The. RHODE ISLAND
will carry n fine Orchestra. Meals will
be provided In the regular dining room,
while a Lunch Counter will be arranged
on the sshin Deck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
PARK CONCERT PROGRAM

Tonights concert program for the band
concert at Roger Williams Park will be
as follows: Grand march. "Tannhauser."
Wagner. overture, Summer Nights
Dream" suppe; clarinet solo. "Air
varie." Mr.. Edwin A. Scott: "valse Es-
pana," waldteufel; (a) Dolce far Nj
ente." Clarke; Cb) New England's III
nest" Clarke; cornet solo "a Cupid. Her
bert Mr.. Herbert l.. Clarke: Rhadsodie.
"Hongroise No. g." Liszt. Patrol Guard
Mount" Eilenberg; piccolo solo. Mr.. Fred
Padley; (a) "Serenade Enfantine." Bow
man: (b) Dance OF the White Rats"
Kemman; "Fackeltang." Elliott
The two granddaughters Of Mrs VIII
liam Astor. the Misses May and Sara
Van Allen. daughters OF James j. Van
Alien. who Just returned from Europe. ar
rived at the Van Allen villa at Ochre
Point. Newport. last night. Miss MAY
Van Allen showed the effects OF her Sc
rious illness. IL was rumored hat Miss
May Van Allen would not be married 90
Robert J. Remington. who returned from
Europe on the same seamer that she did.
and II was said that no one had author
ized the announcement OF an engagement.
Miss Sara Van Allen. it is report>d. will be
welded to Mr.. Collier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11

vivid electric discharges while NIL around
ashes and stones were raining. When the
cloud swooped seaward I'm the direction
OF the sloop, the crew OF the vessel cried
aloud In fright and the captain prayed
for divine assistance. Drs Sanderson and
Flett and the photographer turned TO and
helped the crew I'm sailing the sloop along
the coast When morning broke IL was
seen that every thing ashore was again
under n pail of ashes. while steam was
shooting upward from the mouth OF the
rivers. The side OF the mountain was COW
cred with ashes. bouldcrs and other vol
canlc material. The inhabitants OF Carbet,
who recently returned 10 that village
are again deserting II.
ONLY ALLEGED SCIENTISTS
An official bulletin was published here
Tuesday containing statement signed by
NJ. Lacroix, a scientist who was sent out
by the French government TO study Mont
Pelee. He said that the activity OF the
volcano was decreasing. and the condi-
tions prevailing led 10 the supposition
that new eruption would occur. He also
gave other optimistic opinions.
Last nights eruption. Which so closely
followed the issuing OF the bulletin, has
caused the people 10 scoff at the opin-
ions OF scientists so far as they deal with
the vagaries of Mont Pelee. II will be re-
called that shortly before the eruptions
that swept St Pierre out Of existence oc-'
CURED an official statement based on
scientific deductions was issued declaring
that there was no danger OF a destruc-
tive outbreak
FIERCE ERUPTION REPORTED.
A dispatch received at Paris from Fort
de France says that there was a fierce
eruption OF Mont Pelee between IL 80 and
midnight last night. The telegraph wires
and instruments were damaged. The in
habitants were panic stricken. expecting
20 share the fate OF the people OF st.
Pierre.
There are grave fears for the safety OF
a scientific mission that was aboard a
sloop between ST. Pierre and Carbet when
the eruption occurred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
JUNIOR MECHANICS ANNIVERSARY

he councils OF the Junior .. ". a. NJ
h unite with Miantonomah council. No.
IN knights Of Pythias hall. Blmwood.
3 evening to celebrate the second an
.ersary OF that council. Representa- tives
the National council. the state officers
4 members OF the state judiciary will
present and make short addresses. The
.lai committee will furnish a collation.
ring the evsSs~>
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-11
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HArHAwAv sRoTHE1s.
So BURGESS STREET.

Our new building 10 completed. and We
extend q cordial invitation to cur friends
and tho public to call and examine IT,
We have wnat 10 considered by experts
the nnest laundry plant Ia the country.
and from . sanitary point In perfect
With ou~ present facilities we are pro-
la all lines and shall not be Obliged 10
refuse any work.
We solicit your patronage and guar
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
BENNETT g. MoULToN co.

During the engagement of the Ben
nett & Moullon Co., which b"glns a
weeks engagement at the Barre
opera house next Monday with "new
repertoires of plays" number of
Metropoli an successes will be added
IL its extensive and popular repertoire
The same care and attention lc detail
that has heretofore Oh racter zad ali
productions by the Bennett & Moul-
ton companies will be promine. feat
tireS of tie presentation Of these lat
est ,ucccSses New Scentry turriturr
prop lie, and equipment "ill he en-
played, and the comp!ny 70 this
season has b en- especially engage /
lor ,hejr aAaptability 10 Vie various
= les assn ned o them TIr opening
plat haa been selected With i view of
IS 'nWi 4 NE full strength OF The CON.
pan to the best ADVANTAGE, aud j.
NIl d ri.SentHd for the first time in
tn, 81 ~ tue p pic - = pular
puC Va, stock Ot spec 50 Nay
etc ~ kr,at THAT ,tMy are tufOp d
10 matr complete productions / every
play rhey present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

The Democratic Voters OF the City
Of Barre, are hereby notified and
warned 10 meet in the city court room
Saturday evening, Aug. l6, 1902, at
100 o 'cleck to transact the following
business, to wit
1st TO elect Moderator to pre-
side at said meeting.
2nd. To elect a Secretary.
3rd To place in nomination The
name OF some person 70 be Voted for
at the resent met ting To be held Sept.
End, 1902, to represent The City Of
Barre as it's representative iD the next
General Assembly of Che State Of Yer
mont.
4th. To place in nomination the
names OF Is persons to be voted for as
Justices OF the Peace for the ..two years
next ensuing
5th. To transact any oth"r proper
business.
Per order Democratic City Com
mittee.
Barre. VT, Aug. -, 1902
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
BOERS IN ENGLAND

Southampton, Aug. 16-Colonial
Secretary Cham berlain, Lord Roberts,
Kitchener and other distinguished En-.
glishmen received the Boer generals
Botha, DeWet and Delarey on their
arrival here from Cape on the steam
er Saxon this morning. Crowds
cheered and bands played. An ova-
ton was given the visitors. Cham.
berlain and the British generals re-
ceived their defeated foes with every
evidence Of cordially. They clasped
and shook hands long and heartily.
An invitation was extended the
Boer leaders by the king to visit the
royal yacht and be presented to His
Majesty and view the naval review
as the kings guests. which they
declined urging a pressure OF
engagements, but later they decided
to 90 10 Cowes tomorrow and have an
audience with the King. They wish
to attend General Meyers funeral at
Brussels on Tuesday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
Latest Edition.
CITY News.

At the Congregational church to.
morrow kev G.. w. Buckham Of Sal.
EN-, Mass will preach at 1870 a. m.
Subject "The Waeat and the Straw. !"
In the evening at O'Clock "The Joys
OF Life.' All are welcome.
E. l.. Densmore left this morning
for Bradford N. H., to begin bis tour
Of the county fairs. He will be gone
sew raj weeks In all and will probably
close up with the Washington fair
The usual weekly band concert was
given last evening by the Columbus
band on the city park and the excel
lent music given was much enjoyed by
large number Of people.
Miss Minnie Rich is spending the
day in Mortified.
Darwin Jones is in Burlington to-
day.
Miss Bella Doty went to Platts.
burgh, n. Y this morning.
The Misses Edna Martin and Jessie
Bailey returned to Rochester this
morning after visit of some time
with P. l.. Martin.
DR.. Fred W. Sherburn ard wife OF
Boston, Mass, are the guests OF Rev.
and Mrs. j. A. Sherourn,
The pastor will occupy the pulpit at
the UniverSaliS: church tomorrow
morning.
The studio Of c. Bau, photographer,
will be closed for sittlngs from Aug.
IS to "a, as Mr.. Bau contemplates 60
ing on business trip to Boston, also
to attend the convention Of Photo.
graphers s Association of New Eng
land at Boston. Customers wishing
to call for finished work will find the
studio open from to Sp. NJ.
Donald Leigh has gone to Philadel.
phia for week or ten days visit with
his brother Frank From there he
goes to Atlantic City, from there re-
t. rning to Barre.
Miss Stella W. Mayo arrived in this
city last evening from Walt ham, Mass.
for visit with her sis err Mrs. H.
B Brooks.
Just received, fine line Of Ladies'
Dress Skirts at the new store OF c. w.
Learned, 81 North Main street.
107.12
Societies and other organizations In.
tie nding 10 mpete in the ug-of-war
contest on Labor day, will make en-.
tries to VIM. C. Mackie, not later than
Aug. %. lO6-l2
Ice cream by the pint, quart or gal
Ion at L. J. Mead's, BIZ North Main
St. tt
The attention OF all advertisers is
called to the notice, near the top OF
the editorial column, relative to the
time fo' handing in copy for changes
or for new advertisements. t. f.
A meeting Of the following, COM
prising the entertainment committee
Of Iroquois Tribe I Rid men, is called
for Friday evening at 7.S0 O'Clock at
the hou of Alfred Robertson, II
Vine treet: Donald Blaze. Frank
Webster, William Burns, CIV Brown,
W. w. RUSSELL Alex Ross, Sachem A.
McAskell. Alfred Robertson, chair
man
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
WEATHER PREDICTION.
Fair toninght and Sunday.
CITY news

The blacksmith shops are closed to
day, it being legal holi lay.
Officer Perry took Frank Forbes tt
Montpelier yesterday to serve his ten
days In jail for drunk.
The Montpelier and Wells River R
R.today sold lot OF unclaimed freight
which had peen accommodating for the
past five years. J.L futile Of Mont.
pelier acted as auctioueer and the
stuff was sold at low prices. Some
people bought gold bricks" and 9th
ers did not Several people secured
good bargains.
Mrs O. II. Stevens and Marion LIE.
onard OF Barton are the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. d. f. Davis.
H. L. Bates, secretary Of Temple
Bros, OF Rutland, who has been the
guest Of o. T. Briggs, left this noon
for his home,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Reed left this
noon for Hanover, n. H., to visit their
son, George.
Miss Edith Kline left this noon fol
Boston.
Mrs. II. Castle has gone to Ran
dolph,
Paul Polonghini has gone to Bur
lington.
w. c. French has gone to Boston.
B. w. Hooker returned yesterday
from Greensboro pond and his daugh-
ter Freda, returned today.
Mrs. Charles Robins is critically i'll
at her home, 2 North street.
The Seventh Day Adventists Of
this city will hold campmeeting on
Camp street Aug. 20-3l.
Edwin Bruce returned to New York
this noon to resume bis musical stud.
les,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-16
MONTPELIER CAUCUS

Montpelier, Aug. Is - Frank NJ
Cory was the choice for city represen'
tative Of che regular republican city
caucus held last night He will sup
port the high license local option
plank. A union justice ticket was
nominated as follows Hiram A. Huse,
John H. Senter, George w. Wing, M
f Smile, J. j. Egan. F. L Laird, NJ.
w. Wheelock, John Mooney, F. P.
Carleton, G. f. Collins, c. D. F. Ban
croft, Fl. G Shurtleff, VIC Lamphere.
G. E. Woodward and Robert Whelan.