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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

vERBA CRUCIS. by Rev r. Calvin Nc
Cleland:
(Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. For sale by
Preston & Rounds, 80 cents)
A dainty book for an Easter gift Is this
exquisitely printed collection OF seven
thoughtful sermons, with the last words
of Christ for their text. Mr.. McClelland
IL minister of the United church OF New
port. in this state. and these meditations,
as he calls the little sermons. are rev.
erent and stimulating thoughts. inspired
by the familiar words that Christ gave to
the mortal world I'm parting from II on
the cross. The publishers have printed
the book I'm dlgnified black letter on choice
paper with fabricated initials and chaste
page designs. the whole bound In a cover
of delicate purple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

In the view OF Billy Bryan. Grover
Cleveland is a milestone around the neck
OF the Democracy. on the other hand
there are thousands OF Democrats who
regard Bryan as the biggest milestone
that ever dragged their party down 70
successive and disastrous defeats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

The town of wnliamstown in Massa-
chusetts yesterday elected a tax assessor
who has neither hands nor feet. His pict-
ure would indicate, however. the possess
sion of a very keen mind. II there is any
thing in which keenness and courage are
needed Il Is I'm levying taxes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
LETTERS FROM EGYPT AND PALEs

LETTERS FROM EGYPT AND PALEs-
TINE. by Maltble Davenport Babcock:
(Charles Scribner's Sons. For sale by
Preston & Rounds $1,000
Letters written by the lamented Rev.
DR.. Maltbie Babcock. while with party
on the tour i'm 1901 that ended with his
death. are published I'm a tasteful volume
for n wider circulation among the larger
public that knew DR.. Babcock and the
general reader especially interested I'm
personal travel accounts. The letters
were especially written for the enjoy
mcnt OF the Mems Association OF the
Brick Presbyterian church. They are
cordial, intimate and unrestraned Jour
nails OF the travels of DR. Babcock and
party. written from time 10 time. as op-
portunity offered. and have all the r ad-
ableness OF a personal narration as Il
would be given TO n few friends. There
are a number of very beautiful illustra-
tions of interesting places and antiquities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
POSTAL TELEGRAPH CO. WINS

Butte. Mont, March 25.-The Postal Tel
egraph and Gable company has won its
suit against the oregon Short Line Rail-
road company. TO secure the right OF way
for a pole and wire line from this city 10
various points in Montana and 20 ogden,
Utah.
Men will start 10 string the wires this
week. The Postal company has already
secured the right OF way through Idaho
and Utah
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
LEPIDUs. THE CENTURION. by Ed

LEPIDUS. THE CENTURION, by Ed
win Lester Arnold:
CThomas Y Crowell & Co. For sale -by
Preston and Rounds. $3.50.
Readers who have faith in oriental mys-
teries and those who regard the same
with suspicion may both equally enjoy
the new book by the author of "Phra,
the Phoehician." Having only a very
vague understanding of the general rules
governing the transmigration of souls. we
are not prepared to say that II Is not in
those rules for souls TO be transmgrated
from century to century into like bodies.
Indeed, much of the picturesdueness of
the doctrine. as appears to us, lay in the
assumption that the man of today might
be the lion or the tiger or perchance, the
anthropological ape OF tomorrow or next
week. 1t never happened to occur to us
that IL was quite In order for the soul OF
the man to take upon itself, from time TO
time, the body OF q like man, though we
see nothing inconsistent I'm this--and for
all we know Il is strictly In accord with
the letter of the rules and regulations.
At any rate. because this happens In
"Lepidus, the Centurion that book is
possessed OF a fundamental novelty for
us. 1t appears that the heroine of the
present day tale was the heroine or an
olS love story of Lepidus. centuries be-
fore. Moreover, as appears. since Iepi-
dus has been in his crypt sleeping the
centuries long sleep. from which he was
awakened by a young Englishman, who
discovered his well-preserved remains on
his manor grounds her spirit had ap-
peared 10 him from time to time when
that spirit was clothed in an earthly body
precisely like in appearance, however
different Der social environment 10 the
original form that Lepidus knew and
loved.
Now AT the time of the story, the spirit
of the young lady is once more clothed I'm
the original lovely form that first won
Lepidus centuries before. What's more
Lepidus Is on earth TO see her. What's
still more, the young Englishman who
brought him to earth is like unto him
in everything bodily-indeed they are
twins separated by centuries. We take
IL that the soul of the centurion was taxi
ing it's turn I'm the young Engiishman
and the awakening OF the former To new
life might well have created an embar-
assing situation. OF course. Lepidus re-
newed his old love for the maid, as though
the first AFFAIR were only Yesterday. The
young Englishman was likewise In love
with her IL came TO duel, but was
decided in quite another and more classic
fashion. With the result that Lepidus
went back 10 his crypt. He was a splen-
did fellow and this Is a stirring and thor
ouohly uncommon story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

No man can successfully employ the
methods of an autocrat i'm dealing with
the stockholders in or the affairs of any
Rhode Island corporation. lie who at
tempts such a policy very quickly discov-
'ers that his services are not regarded as
Indispensable by those associated with
him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

We cannot agree with Mr.. Carnegie
that whether a man shall retire from
business at sixty or eighty all depends
upon the man" The time when a man
shall retire is generally fixed by the
amount OF money he has accumulated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

Washington. which is responsible for the
honest performance Of duties by its rep
resentatives In Cuba and out of II, will
not shield wrong-doers and while IL re-
mains in power no guilty man will escape
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
NEW BOOKS.

THE HAND OF GOD IN AMERICAN
HISTORY. by Robert Ellis Thompson:
CThomas Y. Croweil & Co. For sale by
Preston a. Rounds. 80
Here Is a book that any American may
read with profit, as he will be stimulated
by the thought that is its writer's thread.
Reminded that the modern historian, con-
trary to the Biblical historian. fails to
consider the divine power in his logic OF
epoch making event. DR.. Thompson pro-
vides a survey OF our countrys history
that shall include recognition OF the pro-
vidential factor BE II said that there are
few OF us I'm Christian nation that have
neglected 10 recognize the hand OF God in
the workings OF the national destiny. In
deed. God Is today and has ever been pub
licly recognized I'm the words of our
statesmen, our presidents. our army and
our navy officers. Captain Jack Phillips
called his men TO prayers before the
smoke had cleared from the sea OF San
tiago and the reliance OF Washington and
Lincoln on divine aid I'm their tremendous
tasks is in evidence in their public docu-
ments and speeches.
That our nation has grown and pros
pered and has solved some mighty prob
lens that confronted the world Is due, as
every Christian citizen will admit, to the
fortune OF working along the lines OF di-
vine purpose. God has not always
been on the side OF the heaviest batta-
lions, as the record demonstrates. II am
sure we are going TO prevail" remarked
a minister 10 Lincoln, "for we have God
on our side" MY friend" returned the
president. my hope and wish is that we
are on Gods side
Otherwise, few books that we recall
give a more rapid, clear and altogether
readable story OF the rise OF the Ameri-
can republic than is afforded by the
chapters OF Dr. Thompson's book. II is as
chatty as an evenings tale, and sketchily
Illuminating. Logical as it is patriotic, it
provides a survey OF our history that
makes profitable reading in association
with whatever. source of study of our ma
tions history we may pursue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

There seems to be- no hone for the penn.
sylvania miner Tho operators say the
condition Of the workers cannot be i'm
proved That their labor is hard and thar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

Tillman's vote against the anti-anar-
chist bill Is easily understood when II Il
remembered that the instinct of self-pre-
servation is inherent in every human be-
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
A GREAT SURPRISE

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 20 give YOU n sample
bottle free? II never fails 90 cure acute
or chronic coughs All druggists sell
Kemp's Balsam. Price 25c. and soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

On or about the 18th of April The News will yacate
its present quarters and TO its building at the
corner OF Washington and Mathewson streets, where ii
will have OF the most up.todate 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, 1902-03-25

Now that the tobacco trusts are at war
In Great Britain 1t costs less to fill the
pipe of peace than formerly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

they have very untoward battles with cir
cumstances was well shown during the
last troubles IN that part OF the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
WE WILL PRINT

500 Bill Heads. Letter Heads. Envelopes
or Statement for si.0o. Good Stock Neat,
t-p-toa Date Work sun PRINTING Co.
iis-ile Pine street, Providence. r. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
PAINT DEPARTMENT..

We want 20 impress the fact that we
ofer only worthy goods az any price.
We skip the trash Nothing is cheap
that Is not good. particularly Ia Paint
our paint purchases are confined 60 De-
voc. the oldest and largest paint concern
goods with DEVICES name on the can
THE CONGDON a CARPENTER CO,
102 North Main St
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

long way toward Its solution, and. after
all. are we not bound by everything In
our power, 10 enrich and beautify our SER
vice?"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25
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1T is great pity that so able an
officer as General Miles should for any
reason become involved in controversy.
IL Is certainly desirable that the con-
tentious spirit that has for some time
existed in both army and navy be
ended.'-Philadelphia Inquirer.
There's but one opinion of General
Miles latest performance, and the
unanimity OF II is only surpassed by
the emphasis that IS placed on it,
Boston Herald.
There is nothing to prevent a chain
OF mutual insurance being formed by
the merchants throughout the United
States. There Is nothing new I'm the
plan. All that is necessary Is simply
10 adopt the plan of the Factory Mu-
tuals, with such notifications as may
be needed for mercantile purposes
Philadelphia Record.
THE Iowa assembly passed a woman
suffrage bill and sent il to the senate,
where IL was defeated. Thereupon the
women smiled on the assemblymen, but
frowned on the senator's. The senate
then framed a bill OF It's own on some-
what different lines and sent IL to the
assembly. where IL was defeated. and
now the women OF Iowa smile no
more. San Francisco Call.
THE man who was imply a hard
headed business man ten years ago is
now inclined TO resent IL IL you don't
call him captain of industry. Den
Yer Republican.
"It need not be questioned that the
country can afford TO spend sixty mill
lions of dollars for the advancement of
commerce. The Improvement of the
harbcrs and navigable waters of the
United States would be a proper and
profitable object of expenditure were
the appropriations made only with
reference to their public importance. "
Philadelphia Times.
1T Is an immeasurably better island
which we shall hand over to the Gu
bans than that which we took from
Spain. But II Is 10 be remembered
that our responsibility for Il does not
end with this formal REIMBURSEMENT
The very terms OF our act of interven-
tion four years ago, as well as other
even more explicit acts since that
time. impose upon the United States
in practical perpetuity a certain moral
guardianship of that island. New
York Tribune.
''The Imperial Tobacco company OF
Graf Britain. will have TO smoke up
II II Is going to get ahead Of its Ameri-
can ival"-Philadelph Press.
"The Brooklyn is 10 be used as the
A a.Ni. H1e nj nj he. ft.s,
display she being the only hrst-class
war ship available She's "A great boat
and always ready for business Chi
.oon Dagnrl IIevat1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

THE Brooklyn is 10 be used as the
American flagship at the coronation
display, she being the only frst-class
war ship available. She's great boat
and always ready for business. Chi
cago Record Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

THE Imperial Tobacco company OF
Graf Britain. will have to smoke up
II II Is going to get ahead of its Ameri-
can rival."-Philadelp Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

1T is great pity that so able an
officer as General Miles should for any
reason become involved in controversy.
II Is certainly desirable that the con-
tentious spirit that has for some time
existed in both army and navy be
ended" Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

There's but one opinion of General
Miles latest performance, and the
unanimity OF II is only surpassed by
the emphasis that IS placed on it,
Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

THE man who was imply hard
headed business man ten years ago is
now inclined TO resent IL II you don't
call him captain of industry. Den
Yer Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-25

ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
TALLADEGA
Veteran Railroad Man Arrlves-City
 Council Grants Franchises.

Talladega, June 10.-(Special. .)-Major Frank Donner, a widely-known veteran railroad man. was happily married today at noon to Mrs. Elliott Campbell of this city.
 The City Council at its last nights meeting granted franchises for a traction line, a telephone system, pneumatic tubes, and an electric light plant to the Talladega Company, corporation stocked at $6O00OO, with headquarters at Pittsburg. The principal object of the company is to dam Chocolocco Creek nine miles from here, and furnish power to the various industries of the city at cheaper rate than power can now be generated. Incidental to this power plant is the building of cotton mill, the con struction of a twenty-mile line of elec- tric cars, and the beautifylng of Spring lake Park. one mile from the city. Work is to begin at once and to be entirely completed within two years. It Is esti- supplied oy this plant at less than one half the cost of steam power. Nothing in the grant will prev ent the city of Tal- ladega from lighting It's own streets with electricity should the city determine to do so. The coming of this corporation to Taladega promises a new growth and greater prosperity to the city. Already letters are coming in making inquiries as to the details of this enterprise, and wish ing to add industries to those already here.
 The search for Cosper, who killed Els ton at the lake Sunday, was unavailing. The ground was so dry that the hounds could not follow tine trail. Elston died Monday.
 The board of education meets Thursday to elect teachers for the city schools. It is likely there will be but few if any changes among the teachers
 The. citizens and the military company are much pleased over the appointment of Frank Mcconnell at the head of the Third Regiment. This action will still further tend to solidiry this county for Governor Jelks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, June 10. - (Special) - A very romantic wedding and one that will be quite surprise to their nearest friends was that of MT. Theodore Hammer and Miss Clara Robertson, which occurred last evening at go o'clock. The young couple have been attached to each other for quite a while and were expected to be married some time in the near future. The ceremony occurred at the residence of Rev. L. O. Dawson, after which the happy couple went to the residence of the brides parents on the Southside, where MT. Hammer has been boarding for some time. The bride is the eldest daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Jesse Robertson and has resided in, Tuscaloosa all her life MT. Hammer is a sterling and energetic young man and worthy of the prize he has won.
 News has just reached this city of the death of MT. Abraham Gamer, which oc- Sunday. He was S7 years of age, and be- fore the war was said to be great lead CT during election times. He made a marked record during the civil war, hav- ing left Tuscaloosa with Lumsdens Bat tery. A wife and seven children survive him.
 Miss Salle Lou Walker, who was in- stluctor of French and history at the Alabama Central Femal9 College last year and who has been visiting her cousin, Rev. L. O. Dawson, since school closed, left yesterday fer her home at Camp Hill. Her many friends here will learn with pleasure that she will return to Tuscaloosa in the fall and occupy her former position at the college.
 Rules and regulations for the examna- ton of mail carriers have been placed in conspicuous places over the city. The examination is to take place on June 24 1902, and the rules are very strict. The examinations will consist of arithmetic, spelling, reading of addresses geography of the United States, etc., and will be held iH the public school building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
JACKSONVILLE.
Many Attractive Features to Normal
 School Commencement.


 Jacksonville. June 9.-(SpeciaD-The commencement sermon was preached in the chapel of the State Normal school oI! last Sunday by Dr. Goldman of Gads- den. His theme was the choosing of sides in the battle of life from the text, By faith Moses when he was come of years, refused to be called the son of Pharoah' s daughter" On Saturday night the music class gave a recital. It was an entertain ment of high order and the audience showed Its appreciation by attention and frequent encores. On Monday morning at 10 o'clock MT. G. w. Brock of the state board for examining teachers delivered the Commencement address.
 President Daugette delivered the diplo- mas to the four young men who go out with the approval of this institution and the state obligated to teach in the state. The graduates were J. M. Burnett of Chiffon, O. l.. Chambers of Franklin J. c. Williams of Calhoun and Fred Will of DeKalb On Monday night the faculty rendered a reception on the lawn of the school grounds to the students and friends of the school The special review term will begin immediately and extend to the July examinations. There were a great number of visitors In Jacksonville to attend the commencement exercises. Prof l.. w. Payne has been appointed to a fellowship in the University of Pennsylvania. This fellowship is worth $500 and is the first time a southern man has been thus honored y this university. The board has granted Professor Payne a years leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
PRATT CITY
J. D. Hanby's Hardware Store Burglar.
 ized-Plate Glass Smashed.

Pratt City, June 1O.-(Special. .)-The hardware store of J. D. Hanby was bur glarized last night. The burglars smash ed the large plate glass window, through which entrance to the store was effect ed, and removed several Smith and Wes- son pistols, a number of costly knives and. razors. the burglars seemed to have been appraised of the exact location of the above named articles, which were the best in the stock, as nothing else was touched or moved about. This is the sec ond time MT. Hanby's store has been robbed and it is thought that the same parties committed both crimes.
 The millinery store of Mrs. M. Atkin- son, next door to the hardware establish ment, was also burglarized. and lot of ribbons laces, silk, etc., stolen. No clew as to the guilty parties has yet been secured.
 The city council held lengthy business meeting last night, the session lasting until after midnight. The Granolite Rock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
ENSLEY.

Ensley, June 10.-(SpeciaD- follow ing invitations have been received. 'Ensley Detachment, Troop D, First Squadron, A. N. G., requests your pres ence at their First Annual Ball, Wednes- day evening, June Il, 1902. Tuxedo Park, Ensley, Ala. Invitation accepted at the door,
 The Ducarnan Stock Company opened their second week at Ensley Opera House last night with crowded house, pre- senting farce comedy, "Kitty's We'd ding Day." which brought much applause from the audience. MT. John Woodford, Miss Sudie Ducarnan and Miss Jeanette Marlboro were indeed fine last night and handled their respective parts in their usual skillful manner And little Stella continues to win the love and admiration of the public in Ensley with her dancing and singing.
 Tonight the bill is Ten Night in Bar room" with MT. John Woodford and Miss Ducarnan in the leads This company will be strengthened by three new professions als this week. Mir. Harry Holden, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-11
GREENVILLE
Delegations of Girls Sell Many Tickets
 to Bob Taylor Lecture.

Greenville, June 10.-(Special.)-A dele gation of fair Montgomery girls came down this morning and canvassed the town, selling a large number of tickets to the Bob Taylor lecture at Montgom- cry next Saturday night. The young ladies were Misses Susie Affutt, Ellie Barnett Marion Watts, Mary Knox Powell, Theresa and Libbie Vass, and were chaperoned by Mrs. M. K. Powell. A number of Greenville ladies and gen. tlemen met them at the depot and con- veyances were awaiting them. They were shown every courtesy and kindness A large number of tickets were sold and a crowd will go up from here to attend the lecture. That the proceeds will be given the Soldiers Home makes the oc- casion of great enterest to all. The ladies will remain in Greenville tonight and go on to Georgiana tomorrow to canvass that town.
 The recital given last week by Miss Ella Frazer was repeated at matinee Saturday and the proceeds given the Soldiers Home. The entertainment was excellent and while the crowd was small CT than at the first presentation yet the amount relized will help.
 Mrs W. B. Barrow left this afternoon for her home at Birmingham, after a short visit to her mother, Mrs E. J. Wilkinson.