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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
READ, MARK AND LEARN
CLUB MEETS WITH MISS SIMONS

AT the last meeting OF the Read, Mark
and Learn club the members were enter
tanned at the home OF Miss Smons, on
Whitmarsh street. with the president.
Mrs. Julia Ashley Rich In the chair.
In continuation of their study OF United
States History and American literature
papers were read by Mrs. Lincoln S. Davis
on THE Confederation" and the condition
of the country at the close OF the Revolu-
tion.
"A paper was also presented by Miss
Harriet Edmunds. OF the club, on the
life and poetical works OF Alice and Phebe
Cary.
Readings from the Carey poems were
given by Mrs. Rich, the selections being
Here and There" and "old Chums."
Mrs. James Moore recited also 'Doro-
thy's Dover" and "Questionings" and
Mrs. Robert A Jenckes gave "A wom-
ans Question by Phebe Cary
During the business meeting of the
club Mrs. X. A. Jenckes and Miss Har-
riett Edmunds were appointed delegates,
from the club, TO the annual meeting of
the Rhode Island State Federation of
Women's club TO be held In Woonsocket
on Saturday, April -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
A MELANCHOLY SPECTACLE.

Melancholy indeed the spectacle Democratic party
to the nation 1t without leadership fact though there are
of men who claim the title leader What they
what they attempting do likely damage Democ
than ue the chances the Republicans They
have been for example nduousy engaged
and them Congressman Richardson believed
United States
didn't matter to him that the story face false He
saw chance as he thought to make political
himself into public view he seized
OF the alleged cookdnes attending the negotiations the sale by
Denmark of her island in the Antilles then came
Senators Money and Bacon who sought glory and pot
cal profit they mistakenly imagined would those who took
up this buncomb tale of bribery.
While they trying nail their party and fast to the
newly discovered ssue the investigation progress and the
truth had been learned 1t shown beyond the possibility
Gated by insignificant adentue who did possess mental
equipment sufficient to enable him give appearance of YER
ity to his clumsy lie.
In all seriousness be powerful and
Democratic party ptiabe plight indeed men who assure
to lead end themselves to such depcabe business endorsing
and encouraging chevae dnduste 1t be noted however
that the obevan and able portion the
slight regret the defeat for reelection Jones
kansas and between the lines an
hope that he will also fail charmanshp of the Demo-
cratic National Committee for another year
There unqueonaby able men the Democracy
capable of restoring influence once welded
with the people but they among the
the Bacons the Moneys Joneses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There were number Of applica tions
for liquor. hotel and pool tables before
the council last evening. but the only
licenses granted were to L. Il. Bates,
A. N. Potter. as victualling licenses, and
Peter McGough. for two billiard tables
the latter having liquor license which
has stili some time TO run, and from what
can be learned no one else will be granted
a liquor license at the southern portion
OF the town but Crescent Park
Six boys whose ages range from nine
to l6, were arraigned i'm court this morn
ing for defacing buildings owned by the
Phillipsdale and Sayles company, and
were placed I'm charge OF the probation
officer until Oct. 3.
John T.. Bowen and suite, of the grand
lodge. Knights of Pythias. made an Of
iicial visit to Riverside lodge last evening
and were entertained by the officers, con-
ferring the rank of page upon one candi-
date and supper.
At the meeting of Howard lodge, X of
p, last evening the rank of esquire was
conferred upon one candidate.
Thomas A. Salisbury camp, Sons of
Veterans. celebrated their seventh ami
versary in a social way last evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
RHODE ISLAND WoMAEs CLUB.

The Rhode Island women's club held
It's regular meeting, Wednesday, April 2d,
In the Mathewson street church. The pro-
gram was i'm charge of the history and
biography section, Miss Mary NJ Angel,
chairman. An illustrated lecture was
given by Miss Anna Seaton Schmidt of
washington. d. c., on the French Revo-
iuion-Napoleon and Paris" The speak
er said that doubtless the audience
thought her subject was very large for
an hours talk. She would not enter into
the causes for the Revolution, but spoke
or the horrors, the. evils and conse-
quences attending 1t, and the loss of life.
Continuing. she spoke at length OF the
beautiful Marie Antoinette and showed
several beautiful pictures of the young
queen, also pictures OF the streets of
Faris when the mobs were gathered the
L.l5tes. caiht d'als, CT stiles aud paiaces
waev" the royal rrisclers were confined:
also pictures Of Napoleon, the battle OF
waterloo and many others. She told,
furthermore. OF the great love OF the peo-
pie for Napoleon. the devotion OF his SOL
diers, the Old Guards and OF his wonder
ful energy and determination. The lee
ture was full of interest and the pictures
exceptionally fine. Moreover, the deliv-
cry of the lecturer was excellent and at
its close Mrs. George T. Baker. the presi-
dent, expressed the high appreciation OF
the club for an unusual literary trent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
LARGE PRIZES
For Competitive Drills Between
State Militia Companies.

Prizes of $1,000 are offered for a competi-
tive drill Of the companies OF the Rhode
Island militia 10 be held I'm June under the
auspices or the New England Associa ton
OF Arts and Crafts al Crescent Park
The competition Is to be open 10 all
companies OF the brigade and no entry
fee is required. 1t is expected that l6
companies Will enter. and upon this basis
the outline or the competition provides
for drills by four companies on each OF
four days In succession, and a final COM
petition by the four winners OF the first
prizes.
A purse OF $500 Is offered by the assoc
cls<lon for each of the first four days
OF the tournament, and 20 the winner in
the nnals an elegant silk banner suitably
inscribed viii be given. Brigader Gen
eral Tanner and United States army offi-
GERS Will act as Judges
The matter has received the most un-
Quallned ana hearty Endorsement of Gov
srnor kimball, Gen. Sackett and Gen
walker. as well as all other military au-
thorliles who have been consulted. and
permission Will be given 10 all companies
TO use their equipments during the tour
hament week In connection with the com
peuton. The association will provide
suitable conveniences OF every kind. and
II any OF the companies desire 10 camp
during the week at Crescent Park ac-
eommodauons for that purpose will be
pr,ohSldea. p,Shh While q band Will also be fur
IL Is intended 10 hold the drill upon the
paseDall grounds at the Park, which is
admirably adapted TO this purpose. Spe-
clal care Will also be taken TO have the
neld rolled hard and smooth. and its level
nature and extensive area will afford on
portunity for every kind OF maneuvers
under the most favorable conditions. The
large grand stand seating over 5000 per-
sons Will also be an important considera-
tlon to the thousands OF friends OF the
mllitiamen, who will undoubtedly gather
TO see the various connective drills
The drawings or assignments OF the
various companies for the four separate
days OF the competition will be made al
,he earliest date possible after the entries
have been received
The opening day of the tournament will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
LINCOLN,

A meeting of the delegates composing
the Parish Club League was held at the
parish house OF Christ church at West
Lonsdale last evening. the clubs OF Christ
church parish OF West Lonsdale St
Georges parish of Central Falls, Trinity
and the Church OF the Good Shepherd at
Pawtucket and the Church of the Mes
siah parish OF Olneyvire being represent
ed. The principal business was discussion
or the paying season and Il was decided
that each club should play three games
with each other and that the season
should be begun the third Saturday In
May instead of the first Saturday as orig
inally Intended. Because OF one club hav-
ing bye each Saturday IL will take 10
Saturdays 10 complete the schedule At n
meeting to be held at ST. Georges parish
house on Tuesday evening next n sched-
ule will be presented and decided on
The icehouses at Scotts pond Sayles-
vile, owned by George r. Tucker. were
sold yesterday 20 John Bloomfield The
consideration named is $40
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
MRS. RlCH'S LECTURE.

The third and last of the musical lee
lures by Mrs. Julia Ashley Rich was
Fischer In the Conrad building last even-
ing:
The audience was larger than at either
or the previous lectures. the large room
being completely filled with music loving
people, who found much TO enjoy I'm Mrs
Richs delightful story OF the great COM
poser Richard Wagner, and her finished
interpretations OF parts OF his operas.
In n most entertaining manner the
speaker brought the main facts OF the
great musician's life before hsr hearers.
emphasizing his personal characteristics
ana dwelling, I'm a humorous way. upon
certain idiosyncracies OF his character
which one finds ofttmes revealed I'm his
compositions. The trials and discourage
ments OF his early life and his uncon-
genial marriage were pictured I'm strong
contrast TO the great success and happi-
ness which crowned his later wears
Leaving the story OF Wagner's life. Mrs.
Rich entered into a comprehensive
analysis OF HIS musical works, explain
ing the striking and peculiar character
istics of his style and illustrating the
same In a most intelligent and sympa-
thetic way on the piano.
Mrs. Rich also explained the meaning
OF the principal OF Wagner's operas and
called attention TO the fact that love
for Wagnerian music comes not at once
but that IL must be listened for, longed
for, yearned for and patiently waited
for" ere the appreciation for his wonder
ful melody Is realized.
In this connection, Mrs. Rich gave n
description of the operas. Flying Dutch
man." The Meistcrslngers OF Neurem-
berg" "Tannhauser." Tristan aud
Isolde" etc
Mrs. Rich played I'm illustration OF her
lecture the Pilgrims Chorus" from
"Tannhauser." Spinning Song" from
Flying Dutchman" Bridal Chorus"
I.nhgnnrip MI a.,
from the 'Meistersingers OF Neurem-
berg"
The closing plano selection was the
march from "Tannhauscr," arranged for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
MINE STILL BURNING

Carbon, Wyo., April s.-The fire that
has been smoldering In the old No coal
mine of the Union Pacific here has broken
out afresh and a force of men is engaged
I'm walling UP the mouth of the fanshaft
through which the smoke and flames was
issuing. About 20 years ago fire was
started in No. 2. and. being unable to
shaft.
At intervals OF two or three years the
fire has broken out In new places and
for five consecutive years IL burned
steadily The fire has undermined the
country for a radius of a half mile and
miners say IL will probably burn for an
indefinite period.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

They arc talking about dollar gas in
Rochester. Competition or proposed com.
petition is the reason why such a price
is thought Of. A new company desires a
franchise and the old company known as
the Rochester Gas and Electric company
offers 20 supply dollar gas TO all the in
habitants within a year and to continue
to so do so long as no franchise Is grant
cd another company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
DENOUNCED.
Action Of Engineers in Striking
Condemned by Union.

Butte, Mont, April 3.-The striking
hoisting engineers Of the Amalgamated
Copper Mining company's properties and
the Engineers union held an exciting ses-
sion last night. lasting until almost
O'Clock. The action OF the hosting engi-
neers In walking out. thereby violating
the agreement with the company year
ago to maintain the present wage scale
for two years, was denounced by the
union.
The strikers upon the decision OF the
union being given bolted the meeting and
after an hours executive session prepar-
ed statement for the public giving their
side of the controversy.
The hosting engineers allege that they
were not party TO the so-called agree
ment and that further with the exception
OF the Amalgamated company all others
are paying higher scale of wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

ARNOLD-In Pawtuxet. on the LIST inst,
George III. Arnold, In the 5Sth year OF
his age.
BRAY-In this city, April I'd, William III.
Bray, aged &c years.
BREwSTER-In this city. April 2. Lizzie
NJ. Brewster. in her 45th year.
CANAvEY-In this city, on the I'd inst,
Joseph, son of the late Patrick and
Elizabeth Canavey.
CRANE-In Pawtucket, 1st inst, Mar
garet NJ. wife of John Crane at her
home, Z Crane street.
FRANKLIN-In Pawtucket. the 1st inst,
Eliza Hazard Franklin. widow OF Darius
3. Franklin.
LEWIS-In Riverside. r. l.. the 1st inst,
Thomas Lewis, aged 6s years, 2 months,
II days. I
POWEL-On Tuesday morning April !,
1902 at his residence, Gibbs avenue.
Newport, II. J., Samuel Powell, eldest
son of the late Samuel and Mary Powell.
RICHARDSON--In Johnston. April 2,
Henry Laurens, son of the late Or. VIII
liam and Jane Lauren Richardson, In
the 7ith year Of his age.
STEERE-In Providence. April /, Byron
l.. Steere, aged 56 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

The substitute Merger bill'' is almost
as obnoxious as was the original measure.
The changes made do not affect the prin-
ciple involved which Is dangerous one,
and wholly at variance with ideas of busi-
ness honesty that have heretofore been
dominant In this state and contributed so
potentiy 10 its material growth. Combl-
nations such as the one authorized by
this measure will be a menace to every
community In the state and will promote
the interests OF none save the small co.
terie Of schemIng hnanciers in whose in
terest and at whose dlctation It was franz
ed and passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

New York has recently enacted law
regulating the speed Of automobiles and
under It penalty OF $50 may be imposed
on those who violate II. II will be found.
however, that a fine will have little effect
on those given TO tho reckless speeding
Of autos. II II only Jail sentence tina,
will teach them the lesson that the lives
and limbs OF the people must not be wan.
toniy sacrificed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

IL was no ordinary train that left Van
couver, II. c., for Boston last Thursday.
ON the contrary, IL was a train "compris-
Ing nine cars OF fresh halibut, one car OF
Puget Sound salmon and one car OF
Squallish valley hops" This Is the first
through fish train to run from the Pa
cihc to the Atlantic" they report 1T will
make the same time as the passenger ex-
press, and the fish will be landed I'm Bos-
ton Monday. morning" They call the train
"the 1Iallbit Express"
Four days from Vancouver to Boston,
from British Columbia TO Massachusetts
from the Pacific 90 the AtlantIcl WHY
not so many years ago so fast run
could not have been made TO please n
Vanderbilt or "A Morgan, while now n is
made TO give ms and other Fasteners the
choicest products OF the Pacific fisheries
A through fish train, mind youl Not a
copper train. or "A gold train. or a cattle
train-but fish train-a train freight
ed with halibut and salmon. Some Illcul-
lus will smack his lips at the news. And
well he may SaVory halibut! Delectable
salmonl Perhaps "a flshmongcr may favor
ono to the exclusion OF the other. but no
true pisciculturist or ichthyophagous per.
son would be found guilty Of any such
bias. Most men eat altogether too little
fish. They stun themselves With meats
morning. noon and night and then tbev
wonder why the spring has left their stem.
and why they can't keep awake even I'm
the presence Of the best OF the imported
play-actors. We have often asked our
selves the samc question. Why are there
no hsh-eating socicties7 Sea food is quite
as diversified as land food: u II also cutie
as nutritious and generally far more de-
licious. and fresh and delicious cod
steak costs less than half tho price OF "A
beefsteaf IL would indubitably be bet.
ter for us N we were as much piscivora
as carnivOra. Feeding OF the cnrnivora
at y. m. II not the world more a ZOO
than a stage2'
The Halibut Express" IN an Interest,"
Ing innovation. and may II afford much
pleasure Boston Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
NOTES FROM The HARBQR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past - hours.
Steamers Rhode Island. Applebv. vir-
giuia, Wise; a.. W. Clyde, Chittenden.
New York: Queen City. Gray. Seaoonnet
and return Bay Queen. Bowen. FaII
River and return: City OF Newport New
portland return; q. ". Danielson. Dodge.
Block Island; Astraca. Jamaica. Peoo,,t
Cass, New York. Tugs a. 3 Tice. Ed.
ward +. Luckenbach. Scranton. Barges
Hamilton Fish, X. II. Thomas. Tobyhan-
nah. Musconotcong Hattrass. Tunkban.
mock
Sailed-Steamers Rhode Island. virginia
George W. Clyde. Newport. Tugs p. y
Luckenbach. &. -. Sanford. George
Tice. scranton. Schooners Jennie Potter
frech. coal port: Magurette. Norfolk;
John Brill' New York. Barges Expoundsr.
Nora
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

Marquis Ito. the prime minister OF Ja-
pan. proposes 70 abolish government by
party In his native land. This Is easier
said than done as he will very quickly
discover. There were no parties in Japan.
only factions and tribes before a parlia-
ment was made factor in political ar
fairs. seldom do nations as progressive as
Japan has been OF late years take steps
backward and Marquis Ito might as well
propose 10 resume tao policy OF isolation
a. 10 attempt 70 destroy parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
A STUBBORN COLD OR
BRONCHITIS.

yields more readily to SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil than
to anything that you can take;
and if persistently used a few
days, will break up the cold.
When you awake in the
night choked up and cough
ing hard, take a dose of the
Emulsion, and you will get
immediate relief, where no
cough medicine will give you
relief. Ii has a soothing and
healing effect upon the throat
and bronchial tubes.
send for Free sample
SCOTT q BOVINE. chenkss Scs Psssi g. u. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
PkNTUCKET.

Mrs. Ann Eliza Jeffers. widow OF VIII
liam Jeffers died at her home at 90 Olive
street, aged 81 years. Mrs. Jefers' hus-
band was famous engine builder and
maker of pumps and he made large
number OF hand engines which have been
famous during the last 60 years. some OF
which are owned In various towns OF the
country and some or which are now do
ing actlVe service. Many are owned by
veteran fremen's associations. Mrs. JeT.
ers made her home with her son. Oscar
a. Jeffers, yard master for the Consolida-
ted road at Pawtucket. Several children
survive her and a large number OF de-
sccndents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
Mrs. Bailey VIII Seek 0lvorca
From Husband, 'TIs Said.
ROMANCE OF THE ADIRONDACKS
The Widow Kerr and Mr.. Bailey Were
Wounded Accidentally BY Or. Dade and
Later on Were Married.

New York, April 3.--It was little more
than year ago that Mrs. salina Kerr
Bailey rose from a sick bed TO wed
1 CHARLES r. Bailey, after a tragic shooting
I'm which both were wounded. Friends
who witnessed their devotion at the time
were astounded yesterday when IL became
known they had separated.
Mrs. Bailey would not deny at her home
In the Balkenhayn Apartment at Fifth
avenue and Fifty-eighth street the re-
port that she would soon begin proceed
ings for divorce.
Mr.. Bailey has moved TO PHILADELPHIA
where he is secretary OF the Bailey, Banks
d Biddle jewelry llrm. He has not lived
with his wife for nearly month, since
MS return from Nice TO bring home the
body of his mother.
Mrs Bailey Immediately took the Fifth
avenue apartment, where she lives with
her l5-year-old son, Il. Coe Kerr A friend
OF Mrs. Bailey said he understood she
objected 10 her husbands attention TO n
woman OF considerable social eminence.
Mrs. Bailey and her brother, IT, Hollo-
way Coe, of 66S Fifth avenue, are the
children of the late T. Frank Coe. who
left a fortune OF several million dollars
Mr. Coe was reported TO have said that
the separation OF Mr.. and Mrs Bailey
was final.
He has a hunting lodge near North
Creek In the Adrondacks, and in Sep
tember, 1900. while he was entertaining
there a party including Mr. Bailey. Mrs.
Kerr and DIR. Charles II. Dade. OF G3 East
Fifty-sixth street. the two former were
accidentally shot by Mr.. Dade.
Mrs Kerr wore tan-colored coat and
DIR. Dade mistook her for n deer and
fired. The bullet glanced through MIR.
Bailey's right side, inflicting n flesh
wound. and fractured Mrs Kerr's hip. Or.
Dade was nearly distracted with grief
DIR. GIN Wylie was summoned from New
York by special train, and two days after
the accident performed an operation re-
moving Mrs. Kerr's right leg. She rallied
rapidly, and on Nov s was able 10 stand
on crutches and marry Mr.. Bailey The
couple were supposed 20 be devoted TO
each other until the separation, and ru-
mors OF divorce became known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

II is evident the lawmakers from the
rural districts believe in standing by
their bucolic brethren. This accounts for
the defeat of the bill providing for the IL
censing OF milk dealers in the city OF
Providence. 1t is little less than shameful
that every attempt 10 prevent the aduI-
teration OF milk is fought so desperately
and generally successfully I'm the General
Assembly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

four hands and played by Mrs. Rich and
her sister, Mrs Robert A. Jenckes.
The Spinning Song" was interpreted by
Mrs. Rich I'm a way which gave great
pleasure to her hearers
The Pilgrims Chorus" also, was given
In most painstaking and true musicianly
way and her work, as a whole, was
thoroughly enjoyed.
Wagners beautiful song. "Elizabeth's s
Prayer, was first explained by Mrs
Rich, and then sung by Miss Skiff, with
charming effect.
The songs, Evening Star" from Tam
hauser, and Dreams" from Tristan
ana isolde, were given with pleasing ef-
rect by Mr.. Edward Cummings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

The house Of representatives OF the
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts, ycster-
day. Notwithstanding the adverse report
Of the committee on railroads adopted a
measure providing for a railroad fare OF
two cents mile in the state This q,
sally no reduction for the travellers who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03
CENTRAL FALLS.

Frederick Pollitt, for several years or
sanist at the Broad street Baptist church,
has resigned that position and on next
Sunday will begin an engagement I'm a
similar capacity at the Church of the Me-
diator at Providence. His successor has
not been announced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

IL Is fortunate ST. Louis does not intend
to Include the municipal scandals among
her exhibits at the coming worlds fsir.
otherwise there would be little room for
other displays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

been chosen alderman and Mr.. Grimwood
who has been elected councilman are by
with municipal affairs splendidIy equip
ped to render valuable service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

With the New York patrolmen I'm revolt
there is at least a chance that the ras-
cality of those higher up" may be ex-
posed and punished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-03

The citizens of Manila are troubled over
money matters.AmerIcan ideas follow the
flag. Silver which caused so much diff
Guilty here is the bone OF contention
there and there has been an increase OF
some 30 per cent In prices.