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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-16

In case it comes to an outbreak of
hostilities between Italy and Switzer-
land the Italian navy may be utilized
TO blow holes in the Swiss cheese.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-16
PRESTON y. SHAW.

Great Britain still has friends with
money to lend.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-16

Tim Murphy. whose season opened
early last spring, closed his company
about two weeks ago. After a weeks
hunting trip in Louisiana he returned
to New York, where he will complete
arrangements for a production of his
play and repertoire of his former
successes. The picture shows Mr.. Muir
ply dressed for the role of the Hon.
Maverick Brander in "A Texas Steer"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-16

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Work Will Be Begun
AS Soon As Obnox-
ious Treaty Is Alb
rosated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
TICKET TRANSFER VICTORY

The by the Union Railroad company of the terms
the ticket transfer law passed last week Assembly
ends far this city least notable and
battle by the people against powerful corporation Ticket trans
e The News has insisted popular verdict was
corde az the polls last November certain The
ceptance filed late yesterday by the railroad corporations confirms
everything The News has claimed vndcates its
the peoples cause in every particular.
ny July 10 the ticket transfer system operation but it
very probable that will be established that date The
railroad management realizes cannot successfully opnose
public opinion made its fight and at every point It's
monsous station scheme was epudaed and told plainly and
emphaticay that the ticket and must be pro-
vided
1t has bowed to the acompeg public sentiment and
having done so not likely delay putting ticket system
into force Furthermore the earlier the larger will IFS
turns tor as has been frequently pointed the experience of
railways IN other cities has shown that ticket tend to
rally increase both the gross and net revenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
An Affair of Honor.

| The New York Evening Post OF Febru-
airy l, 1so2-a century ago-contained the
following:
Yesterday morning an affair of honor
was settled at Hoebuck, between Mr..
Chandler, of Philadelphia, and Mr.. Car
Isle, Of Albany. Three shots were ex-
changed, and the latter was wounded in
the thigh
"A second was terminated at the same
place, between two gentlemen The par-
tculars of this are variously related
We give the following as the most Cur
rent. and we believe the most correct.
A challenge was given about a fortnight
Since ana Time and place appointed. but
no weapons agreed upon. When the chaI-
lenger came TO the ground he perceived
his antagonist (who, IL is said, was n
fankee) there before him. with two
muskcts. This. The Yankee Informed him
was his mode of fighting. Offering him
his choice OF the guns; the other declined
the musket. as not n gentleman's weapon.
The Yankee demonstrated that IL was
placing him on disadvantageous terms ia
use pistols. as he had never fred one I'm
MS life; but IL the meeting could be post-
poned for a fortnight so that ne might
practice in the meantime he was conten,
TO use pistols; or his adversary might
take the same time 10 practice with tho
gun. and he would then meet him with
the weapon. The first offer was acceded
10 and the parties met yesterday ac-
coriingly. Three shots on each side were
exchanged. the Yankees second fire car
ried away the others pocket flap. but his
third. shot him through the neshly part
of both thighs; and here the affaIr ended
The third duel took place I'm New Jer-
sci about ten days since. The only par
uculars which have come Co hand worth
mentioning are that there were several
spectators who accompanied the partIes
To the field. and all OF whom. together
with the two seconds climbed the trees
to be thus out OF harms way while thev
saw fair play. But, as one OF the gentle.
men chose 90 terminate the affair bv
hring his pistol I'm the ARA thing un.
foroseen-the ball passed through the
upper limbs OF tho very tree where the
second of his antagonist had taken his
post, AM who was so much alarmed al
the whistling Of the bullet that ne fou
and broke his collar bone, which was the
only accident attending the exhibition.
happily no lives were lost"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
BRISTOL.

There is small dory on the beach
north of the Asylum with oars. grap-
plings and an oyster dredge on board
IL came ashore yesterday In the westerly
blow.
Miss Louise =. Chadwick the well
known elocutionist is confined at her
home with typhoid fever. Dr. Williams
is the attending physician.
The petition OF the Bristol Yacht club
asking for a public hearing as to the cx-
tension OF the Consolidated road South
on Thames street is being very generally
signed.
The funeral OF Peter Lannon was held
this morning from St Mary's church,
Rev. Fr McCabe, pastor OF the church
conducted the funeral services.
Tho marriage intentions of Edwin m.
Carter and Miss Mary A. Billings. have
been fled az the Town Clerks office.
monument which will cost about 5000
IL soon 60 be erected by the executive
committee Of the Soldiers Relief board
upon the Soldiers burial lot IN tho North
Cemetery. the committee II at work re-
moving remains located NJ various places
Go the Soldiers burial lot. and II is hoped
TO complete this work by the latter
part Of the present month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

1t is worthy of notice that two OF the
most strenuous opponents OF the compul-
sorry vaccination bill, which was practI-
cally killed by the house of representa-
lives atits session last evening, are mem
bers OF the woonsocket delegation. In
that city smallpox has been epidemic for
months, and there is the best OF reason
for believing that from that centre the
contagion spread TO other places in Rhode
Island. Under such circumstances II
would seem the representatives from
Woonsocket should have been willing TO
support measure that. according to the
best professional opinion. Is absolutely
needed In order that the spread OF the dis
ease may be checked. Individual prefer
ence Is all we'll enough In its way, but Il
should not set itself up against authori-
tative scientific Judgment. especially when
the health OF the people is menaced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
''ENOCH ARDEN" !"
Isnnyson's Poem Read al Penn
broke Hall by Nine. GoldzIar.

Last evening In Pembroke haH Madame
Soidzier read the touching story OF
"Enoch Anden." as told by Alfred Tenny-
son In his beautiful poem. before large
and attentive audience.
Madame Goldzier has thrilling dra-
matte voice and fine presence. and re-
o''eu the lines In an impressive manner,
al times rising high IN the scale of Thes-
plan art and almost forcing the scene OF
Aroens sorrow and suffering upon her
listeners The incidental music by Rich
ara Strauss was played by Mrs. Laura
rratt with exquisite taste and skill and
Is really the great factor In the success
fui presentation of the piece.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

were Mrs. BENJAMIN Thurston. Mrs. Ger
trude Rugg Field. Miss Annie s. Brown,
MRS. George X. McAuslan, Mrs Samuel
Aull Mrs. James Chace. Mrs. James M.
scott ard Mrs. James Beach
In the lower front parlor was the fancy
tapie' brilliant, also, In the sunshine
colors OF yellow. Here fancy articles OF
all kinds, which had been contributed by
members OF the society. were attractively
displayed
Mrs. William +. Lythgal was I'm charge
OF this table, assisted by Mrs. ]. Harry
Bongartz
Near this table was a mass Of yellow
uanodiis which found a ready sale by
niue Abby Field and Beatrice Beach
I'm the upper front parlor Mrs Helen
white wife OF DR. William r.. White.
had table whore she exhibited and sold
thc Turnleaf.' patent device for turn
ing music. Books and music was also
sold here.
IN the upper back parlor was a most
atuacuVe table containing great va
rioty OF home made candy This was I'm
by Miss Marion Day. Miss Florence
EDDY, Miss Katherine Ross. Miss Char
iotte hayward and Miss Anna Robertson
IN the room below this on tho lower
hoor was the cake table. also extremeI,,
attractive in its decorations OF veIIow
ana white This was In charge OF Mrs.
Aull assisted by Mrs. William n. Roach
Ices and coffee ice cream were dlspens-
ed from tables beautifully decorated IN
yellow. green and white IN the upper din
Ing room.
Mrs George X. McAuslan was IN charge
OF this room and she was assisted bv Mrs
Louis Lincoln. Miss Marjory Taft. Miss
Molly Rickard. Miss Belle Damatio
The beautiful decorations of the entirc
affair were planned and arranged by Mrs
3. q. Aull.
a most significant and apnronriate
feature OF the afternoon was the 'ssun-
SHINE song poem written by Mrs. Ger
,rude hugg Field especially for the so
ciety and the occasion
A large number Of coples OF this poem
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

were sold by Mrs. George McAuslan for
the benefit OF the society.
The verses are given herewith:
Sing a song O. sunshine,
Blue the winters sky,
SHOWS melt for the crocus,
Spring comes by and by;
Sing song o. sunshine for each passing
day.
Twill life's labor tighten, cheer earth,s 8
pilgrim way.
Sing song o. sunshine.
Tho today Is drear.
Rainbows arch the heavens
When clouds disappear;
Sing a song o. sunshine 70 the hearts vou
Harmonies OF heaven from the heights
above.
Sing a song o. sunshine,
To the world that needs
Just such inspiration
For Its daily deeds;
Sing n song o sunshine as you work or
wait
Make the moments merry, while you
make them great.
Sing song o. sunshine,
Live a life OF cheer
Smile instead OF frowning,
Never fret or fear;
DO your duty gayIy. cast your cares
aside
There is sunshine somewhere-choose life's
sunny side"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

1t Is said by those who have given spe-
cial attention 10 the exact condition n,
things political In the south that the
course pursued by President Roosevelt in
appointing the best men available TO Of
nee. irrespective of part political affina-
tions. will tend TO have what has been
impossible there since the reconstruction
days. a discussion of public questions on
their merits. Free and intelligent discus.
sion rather than partisan debate is much
10 be desired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
DEE

BRAY-In this city. April I'd, William II.
Bray, in his 9th year.
GLADDING-In Pawtucket. on the sd
inst, Sarah Il. Gladding, widow of Sam
uel S. Gladding. aged az years
GoTTsCHALK-In Central Falls, on the
Sd inst, William Won Gottschalk, aged
AZ years
JEFFERS-In Pawtucket, April 3. Ann
Eliza, widow of William Jeffers, in her
9lst year.
JoHNSON-In this city, on the I'd inst.
Robert E., son OF Francis +. and Jennie
l.. Johnson.
KENT-In East Providence, 81 inst.
Sadie Prudence, wife OF George Howard
Kent, in the 3th year OF her age
LAWTON-In Apponaug, r. L.. Sd inst,
Lucy B. (Slocum), wife OF the late
George r. Lawton, aged 70 years.
LEWIS-In Riverside, r. l.. the lst inst.
Thomas Lewis, aged 6s years, months,
IL days
PAINE-In this city, on the Sd inst, Jo-
sephine Paine.
PoWEL-on Tuesday morning. April /,
1902. at HIS residence. Gibbs avenue
Newport, r. J., Samuel Powell. eldest
son of the late Samuel and Mary Powell
RODDAN-1n Newport, r.. L., I'd inst,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Roddan.
RICHARDSON-In Johnston. April 2,
Henry Laurens, son of the late DR.. VIII
liam and Jane Lawton Richardson, In
the 7ith year OF his age
SULLIVAN-At st. Joseph's hospital, i'm
this city. on the I'd inst. James II. Sulli-
van, brother of the Rev. William +.
Sullivan of st. Mary's church. Paw
tucket.
WELCH--In this city. Sd inst, Elizabeth
widow of John Welch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
SALE HELD
BY THE SUNSHINE SOCIETY.

The Rhode Island branch of the Inter
national Sunshine society held a sale al
the residence of the branch president.
Mrs. Charles II. Beach, "a Chaplin avenue.
between the hours Of and yesterday
afternoon.
The sale was held primarily for the pur-
pose OF Increasing the treasury of the
society In order that sunshine may be
dispensed upon broader and more lib
eral basis than has been possible since
the organization of the Rhode Island
branch OF the society, some six months
or more ago.
At the sale of yesterday there was an
abundance OF sunshine. both OF the ma
terial and spiritual sort. Mrs. Beachs
entire house was given up TO the sale
and the sunshine from the world without
flooded the rooms and found it's counter
part in the hearts Of the members OF the
Sunshine society. who were bending all
thoir energies To make the sale a sue
cess.
And n success il certainly was for
scores of people came and went leaving
behind them IN almost every instance
most substantial evidence of their inter.
est In society which has for its watch
word the significant lines:
Have you had a kindness shown
Pass u on"
Aside from financial considerations,
however the sale had its social side.
which attracted many visitors.
Several solos were given with fine effect
during the afternoon by Mr.. Howard
White Of the choir OF Grace church. Tea
and chocolate were also served IN the
lower dining room OF theflarge residence.
Here the decorations were extremely
tasteful. being OF yellow crepe paper and
yellow candelabra. the yellow being sig
niQcsnt Of the color Of the society. The
ladies' who poured during the afternoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
His Last Bluff.

| IN Gays gone by" said the man with
| the horseshoe pin, II never Travelled NV
boat or rail without hunting for a fellow
passenger to play poker with me. / was
gone on the game. ia go without food
and sleep for It. I'd play for nennjes
dollars, or brick houses. One night as
1 ieit chicago for ST. Louis. fell in with
ehap who thought well OF himself and
we had "A stiff game. / had bad Iuck for
an hour and lost a hundred dollars but
then the cards began 20 come my way
again. I'd got back half of my losses
when hand was dealt in which we botb
held up four cards. and / opened the NOT
on two pairs. The other man might have
hao the same or be drawing for a flush or
straight. / drew my one card and didn't
help my hand, by by the grin on his
face as he drew his. / judged he had
something good
wen, We began seeing and raising. and
In ten minutes there was 500 I'm the not
had just opened my mouth to raise him
$50 when the train struck "A curve and
our car lurched over and went rolling
down an embankment Is feet high. NJ
was four days later when 1 came 10 my
senses and discovered that I was in n
hospital. On the next cot to my right
was my opponent at poker We had
both been badly smashed up We Law
looking at each other for a while. and
then he feebly said:
III see Your $40 and raise you $40
And l raise you $40 more | said.
F" And $40 more
" And $40 more
lie closed his eyes and appeared to
m fAN NH IL.
again l knew that he was game
Il II see your $40 and raise you $40
He was either a buffer or he had a
good hand, but l was bound 10 see IL
through, and again raised him $40 After
two or three minutes the nurse came
over and asked what was the matter
II raised him $40 and haven't heard
from him. 4 explained.
And you won't. either she replied.
You have raised him out OF the game
The poor chap had gone dead" said
the man with the horseshoe, and the
pot, wherever II was, was mine. AS 10
whether he was bluffing or had "a good
lsnd 1 can only guess. but as they carried
him out / turned over TO the wall and
made up my mind TO return to checkers
md stick there. You don't have to bluff
, dead man TO win that game, you know"
Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
NOTES FROM THE HsRBoR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past - hours. Arrived /.
Steamers Chester w. Chaplin. Hazard
fremont. Wilcox. New York: T.. 8. steam
er Iris Warwick. Boston: tugs Battler
Gaspce. n. u. Little: schopners Emma r.
AnselL Trippe. Newport News: bargcs
Burdcn, Delhi Richard Jackson. Fostina.
Red Wing Ariadne Sailed. steamer,
Chester w. Chaplin. fremont. New YORK
Gay Head. New Bedford Iris: tugs &. II
Sanford, Gaspco; schooners Walter NH.
ler. New York. Jessie Barlow. Coaiport.
bargcs Billow. Sherwood, Pioneer. Nora
Expounder, Highlander.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The jury's verdict in the uaines cas. J..
another example of the chance OF acorit-
cal an accused woman has with a iurv n,
men, Those who were In the court room
say all the women who observed the do.
iehdant during the trial gave plain indl-
cations of believing in her guilt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The Boer peace conference is stIll In ses.
sion and there is sincere hone IN ma,v
parts Of the world that the brave men of
South Africa may save something for
themselves and for their country. II will
be impossible hereafter to write the his.
tory Of courage and true patriotism with.
out placing in noble place the deeds or tho
men on the veidt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

ihere's no sentiment In cannon. This
probably explains the opposition OF Chair.
man Cannon Of the house committee o,
appropriations TO lighting the torch n,
liberty in New York harbor at the ex.
pense Of the government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The big fire at Atlantic City which Dc.
stroyed three-fourths of million dollars
worth Of property is another severe blow
at the insurance companies. though. Il is
said they will not have to bear all the
loss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

College athletes as guardians OF eleo.
uon booths do not seem TO have promoted
mat purity that is so much desired-at
least that Is the conclusion 10 no draw,
from the results OF the canvass at Chi
cago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The lobster trust is the latest in the
line Of combines, but the number OF lob.
s'ers who VIII be separated from their
capital through its operation is not yet
disclosed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Even his own state. in which his SER
vices as solder are fully appreciated
ana applauded. there is a fcllng that the
retirement OF Gen Miles is not only justI.
fable but necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Stand by your friends" Is a splendid
motto for any man. AZ the same time
Judgment should be shown In the selee.
tion OF friends who may need support
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The report that Russia has landed
$1,000 rifles at a Persian seaport is
brought in a matter of fact way that
bespeaks its credibility. II true, Il can
only mean military movement of
much magnitude. but no such move
ment has been foreshadowed. There is
dispute between Russia and Ger
many about the proposed railway
across Persia, 10 reach a port on the
Persian Gulf. and Great Britain, too.
has had her feelings aroused I'm the
matter, but none Of these. so far as
known, has reached a point where
such a shipment of arms is indicated
as necessary. ry."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

make record of the fact that last nisht
he fought valliantly on the right side q,
a good bill. But familiar fate followed
him-the compulsory vaccination bill was
tabled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Dr. Garvin during the session Of tho
general assembly that ended today has
been 90 persistently in opposition to de-
G1rabls measures that Il is a pleasure TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

president Roosevelt and Secretary
Root have been brought face TO face
with the fact that their general staff
bill is heavily loaded. III General Miles
asserted, as first charged, that the ad-
vocates OF the measure whose power Il
is designed greatly to enlarge, stand
with lists of their favorites prepared,
eager TO I'LL the high places In their
own interest, of course such assertion
was not in order as a matter OF testi-
mony touching the merits or demerits
OF proposed legislation. Galveston
News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Rhode Islands senators were among
those who went down nghting against
the mischievous and senseless oleomar.
garine bin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

On or about the 18th OF April The News will vacate
its present quarters and its new building at the
corner OF Washington and Mahewson streets where if
Will have one OF the most upo.date and complete
newspaper plants in New England the installation of
which will begin in a few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

In The action of the beef trust tho inter.
est OF every family in the land Is q,
steak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
WE WILL PRINT

500 Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes
or Statements for 81 00. Good Stock Neat,
Up-to-Date Work SUN PRINTING CO.,
l15-1I9 Pine street, Providence. X. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Consul General Gunther reportss
that Germany in 10000 produced L.
eoooZf,soO gallons of be& and that the
welcome imports nearN eaualled the
grudging exports. Each person. in
cluding a few million babies and per-
haps IL teetotallers, mastered an aver
age of 1922 gallons. say two glasses a
day, though German taste prefers the
stately stein and towering wleder-
kommen. "Was DR. johnson
right i'm saying that he who drinks
beers thinks beer?' Germon physiolo-
gists agree in deprecating excessive
beer drinking. but the achievements of
Germany I'm war, trade, diplomacy and
most all In educative philosophy seem
TO indicate that l,S6o62is00 gallons is
not more than the nation can carry
IL II wishes. New York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
CS . . . . . . . 60
) OHAr CrHERs !
! NRE "a Y1Nc !
Tn . ssoOosss G~<5

There Is no commercial demand for
free silver coinage for the Philippines.
Whatever good may be derived from
a special coinage suited 10 the Oriental
trade can be better compassed by
limited coinage on government ac-
count only. Free silver coinage for
the Philippines would be free silver
coinage for the United States OF
America. "-Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

General Miles must understand. we
should suppose, that the only thing
LEFT for him TO do is 10 do nothing i'm
his place or TO quit H. The situation
became such long time ago that
nothing he could suggest would be ac-
ceptable. He ought to have known
better than TO volunteer a suggestion
involving any service OF his own under
existing circumstances. He does not
agree with the administration. What
is wanted of him, and the only thing
wanted, is submission and silence
Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
Rhode Island Society for the Prevention
Of Cruelty 20 Animals Will be held az TIL
linghasts perlcrs. 2S5 Westminster street
Tuesday. April Sth. 1902. at 3 O'Clock y. m.
for the election Of officers and tho trans
action of such business as may lawfully
come before j.
JOHN w. ANGEL. Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

mo proof exists that General Miles
desires a nomination for the presi-
dency He has distinctly said that
he does not. Granting. for the sake OF
argument that he does, however, IL is
an honorable ambition which every
eligible American has the right TO
entertain, and this man certainly has
rendered splendid service TO his coun-
try Buffalo Courier,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

The preposterous Canadian claim
to seaports In southeastern Alaska and
TO an Interpretation OF the Russo Brit
ish treaty of 1925 which none Of those
who negotiated IL ever put upon It is a
modern invention. IL dates from about
1884. Press.