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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-02

my sleepless nights and the terrors OF
my drunken sleep thousand times He
told me how he loved 20 sec suffering
how he would visit slaughter pens to hear
the poor animals shrek I'm death. He
claimed that once he had chopped a boy y
finger OFT with hatchst for the fun of
seeing II jump from the force OF the blow
Many many other stories of the kind |
was forced to hear. but there is one which
| have lived over I'm hundreds OF dreadful
dreams There was once n murder trial
which was the great sensation OF the
time. He was then only IL years OF age.
Bear that IN mind. We read all the ac-
counts Of the trial and gloated over the
horrible details. The man was con-
victed and hanged. and he tried TO sec the
execution. hut in that he was thwarted.
But his lust for blood was bound to be
appeased.
one day he summoned soma school
mates. all younger than himself and
took them down into the cellar OF his
house. locking the door that none might
leave. Here I've showed them a poor III
tle harmless monkey which he charged
with having killed It's mate Then he
proclaimed himself Judge. appointed a boy
To be district attorney and another TO be
the lawyer for the monkey. he others
were formed into n jury. The boys. look
ing upon the III occcdinC as sport entered
INTO the spirit ot INC pay anu loIm
OF trial was enacted. the verdict being
against the poor animal the Judge i'm
mediately sentenced II 10 be hanged At
this the toYs. thought that tho play was
over and wsieo 30 leave the cellar but
tn cruel devil refused 10 open the door
foi theln ana. hc being la ger and strong
en- than the others. the were all af,a.d
TO insist Int huddlsd together win
aRIigited faces looking on at what fol-
owed Next tais $ " appointed Judgc de-
claTed himself 10 be the sne.i in and fOI tn
with proceeded with execution of the SEN
ttncc.'
You don't nean"-cri,d Mr.. Mitchell
and then stopped, In horror at the
thought
Yes: he banged that poor little de-
fensclcss monkey hanged that animal
which so resoIntlcd = human being
hanged ~ In sport and laughed az its
death struggles And that hoy grew to
be man. and that msr. g"d pity me.
was the fathof " M ch.l1!"
She had risen up on her elbow a. she
reached the cllnnas ~ her tale and spoke
with hiitrtncSa witch told " the tos-
ture that this one thought had heen to
her FOR 80 many years Now she fell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-02

"orIppy" Headache, catsrrh. Much
suffering - due TO the after effects Of La
Grippe. such as catarrh. catarrhal head
ache. inhamed nasal passages and Often
sive dropping In the throat. DIT Agnew's :
Catarrhal Powder is tho sworn enemy 10
all head colds. headache and catarrh IL
clears the throat and nasal passages and
stops the pain over the eyes in ten min
utes Get II today. IL cures radically.
Sold by w IA. Weeks, ~ Camp St.--i5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-02
Or. |. J. SPlCER, DENTIST

Room 3o2, Butler Exchange. Third Floor.
Extraction Tree. We positively solicit
the failures OF others. Artihcial Teeth
inserted that defies detection. "A sweet.
healthy mouth and breath, with perfect
teeth. are more bewiiching and enticins
than fine linen, perfumes, silks or
Jewels" Particular attention givon TO the
..emoval OF lines and hollow cheeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-02
A RECITAL
Given by Alfred 4. FarIand, tho
Skilled Banjo Player.

Mr. Alfred A. Farland of New York
city. the worlds greatest banjolst gave
n recital In the Trocadero last evening TO
an audience which completely filled the
hall. The banjo has received much adj
verse criticism OF late, but to hear an art
ist Of Mr.. Farland's calibre would quick
ly dspel that illusion. To hold the atten-
tion OF an audience for two hours without
outside aid is indeed n difficult task, but
Farland did n and did II well. He led his
audience through "A brilliant repertoire OF
works from the masters, such as no ban
joist seen here has ever attempted His
solo. MY Ola Kentucky Home was, In
deed. a treat with the imitation OF the
darkies singing and the old church organ
as an added embellishments.
In the "a Hungarian Rhapsody Farland
executed brilliant flights of virtuosity.
coiorng his work first with low. soft mu-
sic. and finally concluding with one grand
outburst OF harmony.
An evening with such an artist as Far
land Is always rare treat and where
one listened to the sweet music which he
enticed from his instrument II would he
difficult to imagine he was playing
banjo for II sounded louder than a pi-
ano and sweoter than harp"
At the conclusion OF the recital many
congratulated Mr.. Farland. hoping TO
hear him soon again. The program was
as follows
Gounod- Farland .......... Faust Fantasia
Farland 80. Transcription of one or the
Old tbut ever new Familiar AIRS
Selected.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
TEMPERANCE REVIVAL.
Eagle Tent, Order of Rechabites, Takes
the Initiative in Movement.

Al regular meeting of Eagle Tent
No .. Independent Order of Rechabites
held last night in Rechabite Hall, 3Oi
Street southeast. the initiative was
taken toward inaugurating temper
ance revival In the city during the ap-
preaching .all and winter. Chief Ruler
John c. Moore presided, and two new
members we're initiated. Under good OF
the order Chairman Richard Riggles
reported that arrangements had been
completed for the novel lawn tete to be
given by the tent for one week. begin
ring August II. and he predicted that
the temperance people of Washington
would unite to make it grand sue
cess
Eagle Tent was organized in East
Washington in January, 1Sl9, and one OF
its veteran members. Mr. John r. Ma
honey is row one of the most active
workers in its membership.
Il vas the unanimous voice OF the
meeting that an earnest effort be made
tc secure The Times Newsboys Band 10
render n program on the opening night
of the fete, August II. The little musi-
clans and their splendid work were
highly praised as well as the manage
ment OF The Times for giving to this
city such a novel and excellent musical
agsra agation.
Remarks were made by Messrs. J. NJ.
Davy. John R. Mahoney, John C. Moore,
F. J. Cooksey. George Hollinberger, J.
f. Thomas, George W. Rue. J. Walter
Mitchell and Others
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
TO BE IN HALL OF FAME.
Favolite Sons Of Mississippi Whom
State VIII Honor.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 1.-The vote on
the Mississippi Hall of Fame, institut-
ed some two months ago. has been
closed The Hall Of Fame is room in
the new Mississippi capitol which it is
proposed TO decorate with pictures or
statues of the most distinguished Mis-
sissippians.
To settle this question the matter was
submitted to the popular vote through
the newspapers. Jefferson Davis. the
President of the Confederacy leads the
list. with L. C. Lamar a close second.
]. L. George and E. c. Walthall come
next, with practically the same vote.
Then come $. 5. Prentiss, J. NJ. stone,
George Poindexter, William L. Sharkey.
Henry :. Foote. and ]. l.. Power.
1t will be noted that all Of these men
achieved fame as politicians and ora
tors. II is the purpose OF the depart
ment to have character sketches of these
ten prominent Mississippians prepared
by leading citizens OF the State and
afterward they will be published in
pamphlet form fer distribution with pic
lures
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
MRS. R. Il. STODDARD DEAD.
Wife of Aged Poet Passes Away in
New York.

NEW YORK. Aug. Mrs, Elizabeth
Drew stoddard, wife of Richard Henri
stoddard. the poet. died this afternoon
at 329 East Fifteenth Street. Mrs. St0d
dard had been suffering from influenza
for several weeks.
Mrs. StOddard herself was well known
in the literary world as a poet and nov
elist. Her verses were Tor the most
part contributed to periodicals, although
in 1873. a collection OF them was pub
lished by the Scribners.
During the civil war Mrs. Stoddard
wrote three novels. The Morgesons'
dS62), Two Men" 1860 and Temple
House" GS6). All are studies of New
England life and character. Sir. Stod-
dard, who survives his wife. is also ad-
vanced in age and infrm.
The illness of his Wife has been a
severe strain Tor him. He has remained
continually at her side. and it is hoDed
that he viii not break down under his
bereavement.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Lower Potomac Resorts.

The steamer Harry Randall will carry
a large number Of excursionists to the
resorts In the lower river this evening
leaving her wharf here at 40 p. IN. and
stopping after leaving Alexandria at Co
lonial Beach, Cotton, Piney Point, and
St Georges Island. the end Of the route
The steamer lays over at St Georges
until ! p. II. Sunday, when she starts
for home, stopping at all the resorts
mentioned. and leaving Colonial Beach
at p. m, making home about 10 D. m
This is a delightful trip. and those
who wish a cool ride should make the
round trip to ST. Georges. Ample time
is given there fol plunge in the salty
Potomac or an hour or two of fishing.
The tickets sold on these tri,s are
good to return any time within thirty
days.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
EXCURSIONS.
Colonial Beach.

The steamer 7. V. Arrowsmith viii
make another CT those popular trips Il
Colonial Beach tomorrow. These trips
have been found enjoyable by the thou.
sands who have made them since the
summer season began. Aside from the
delightful ride of 15O' miles on the river
ample time is given at the Beach tC
enjoy the fine salt water bathing. crab
bling. and fishing The steamer will leave
her wharf here tomorrow at &: 10 am. and
Alexandria at 9:15 a. NJ: returning. she
will leave the Beach at p. N. and will
reach home about 10 p. m. The fare fol
the round trip will be 30 cents. Thirty
day tickets are 81.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
MR.. TERRELL RETURNS.
Will Shortly Resume Duties of Chief
Law Clerk at Treasury.

Mr.. Terrell. Auditor for Cuba, was at
the Treasury Department yesterday
visiting his old friends. Mr.. Terrelrs
connection with the Cuban government
will come to an end on September !
when he viii again resume his duties as
chief law clerk In the office of the
Comptroller of the Treasury.
Mr.. Terrell has been in the Cuban
service for the past two years and this
is his first visit TO the United states
since he assumed charge Of the WORK
in Cuba. He looks well and he says he
feels well. Mr.. Terrell declares that
Cuba is all right. but that there is no
country like the United States.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
TO RIDE KAlSER'S HORSES.
German Emperor Will Furnish Mounts
for American Officers.

The State Department has been noti-
fed By the German embassy that the
American army officers who attend the
German army maneuvers in the fall need
not take riding horses with them. The
Emperor will personally furnish them
with fully equipped mounts.
Major Generals Corbin and Young ard
Brigadier General Wood are the officers
assigned to attend the maneuyers.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
PRINTING OF ENVELOPES.
Hartford Manufacturing Company Un-
deTbids by About S3oo.

Bids on the contract for printing en-
velopes for one year for the Postofice
Department were opened yesterday af-
ternoon.
There were only two bidders, the
Hartford Manufacturing Company, OF
Hartford, Conn, and Clarence Wolff, of
Philadelphia. The Hartford Company
underbid Mr.. Wolff about $500 on
100000 worth of work. and will proba-
bly, be awarded the work.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
CAPT. O'FARRELL NO BETTER.
Physician Says He is Still Seriously III
From Nervous Prostration.

The condition of Capt. Patrick H
OFarrelI, who is seriously i'll at his
residence. 26O2 University Place north
west. was reported last evening TO be
unchanged.
DR.. J. r. Wellington. the attending
physician. is still in constant attend
ance upon the patient. He states that
Captain O'Farrell is victim OF nervous
prostration. brought on by overwork.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Water Bill Was Excessive.

On recommendation of the Water Reg
istrar. the District Commissioners have
voted to refund s41S water rates charged
against the premises 3221 and 3223
School Street northwest. The Registrar
states that the bill should have beer
computed on lesser frontage than that
mentioned in the statement submitted.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
OUTSTANDING BANK NOTES.
Total Amount July 81, s3r6,6I4767-
Decrease Under Same Date Last eYar.

The Comptroller of the Currency yes
terday issued monthly statement
showing the amount and denomination
of national bank notes outstanding. the
total being s3l6.sl4.767 on July 81, 1902
as compared with s32T, ,039,373 on July
81, 1901.
The circulation secured by lawful
money July 81, 1902, was 1869, All.
against 500 $50 for the same date of
the preceding year. The total circula-
ton July 81 1902 &35S. .9S4. .1S..
The Washington times., 1902-08-02

somewhat naive communication from one
of the posts. The letter stated that the
quarters provided did not meet with
the posts approval. Accordingly the
members selected cne OF the best hotels
ir the city for the sixty members OF the
post 10 lodge in without money and
without price, saying that 1t suited
much better
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Mr.. SANGER ON AN
INSPECTING TRIP
Acting Secretary of War Goes to New
York, There to Join General
Gillespie.

Acting Secretary of War Sanger left
Washington last evening for New York
to meet General Gillespie, chief of en-
fincers of the ermy.
Together they viii inspect New York
bar5or in the vicinity OF Kill ven Kull
and Staten Island
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
new PARK HIGHWAY TO
BE NAMED ROSS DRIVE
Thoroughfare IS So Called
After Late Con missioner.
Mr. Macfarland is Chosen President
of the Board CT Control of
Rock Creek Park

A vacancy having been made in tn,
board Of control of Rock Creek Park
through the death OF Commissioner Ross
a meeting of the board was held yester-
day at the District Building TO effect &
reorganization. The beard is composed
of the District Commissioners and Gen
e. l.. Gillespie. chief of the Corps oi
Engineers. L. S. a. Commissioner Ross
was president of the board
On motion of General Gillespie, Com
missioner H.. b. f. Macfarland was
elected president. At the suggestion OF
Mr.. Macfarland it was decided to name
one of the principal highways of the
park THE Ross Drive in memory OF
the deceased Commissioner.
Expressions of Sympathy.
Resolutions commencing the work OF
the late Commissioner Ross as mem
ber of the board were adopted. as fol-
lows:
Whereas from the date OF the or
ganization of the board of control OF
Rock Creek Park. on December II, 1894.
I .
Ross. whose eminent fitness for the Of
fee of president was at once recognized
by the other members of the board; and
Whereas during the years that have
ensued the board has enjoyed the bene-
fit of his constant aid ana valuable coun-
sci. together with the pleasure and profit
that intimate association with him i'm
Piled be il
Resolved, That we, his associates on
the board of control, deplore the death
of Mr.. Ross as a grievous loss to our
community. His interest in the acquisi-
tion and in the development of Rock
Creek Park WINS very great, and the pres
ent improved condition of the park is
due in no small measure to his efforts
and. further
Resolved, That there be entered on
the minutes of the board these express
sions of appreciation of a character
which could have been developed and
perfected only by years of faithful dis
charge of duty. As a man. as a citizen
and as a public officer, Mr.. Ross, dying
at the age of sixty-one wears. mas left
memorials Of his attainments which
must ever be pride and example TO his
friends and an honorable inheritance to
his family. We mourn his loss
The secretary will cause a copy of
these resolutions to be sent to the fam
lily Of the deceased"
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Returned to His Duties.

Col. Herbert II. T. Peirce, Third AS
sistant Secretary of State. returned yes
terday after a months absence, He has
been at Tho Hague. where he represe-
sented the United States in the seal
fisheries case Just concluded.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
COINAGE DURING UJLY.
Mint Turned Out So, 900 in Gold, and
S2,254, 900 in Silver.

The Bureau of the Mint. United States
Treasury Department. yesterday made
the following reports on the coinage ex-
ecuted at the mints of the United States
during the month of July:
Gold, double eagles. 81. .120, 900.
Silver. $2,25i goo divided as follows:
Dollars, S1,0500 coo.
Half dollars, $419,000.
Quarters, SAl1 900.
Dimes, $4,000.
Minor coins-Five cent pieces. $685.
200; pennies, S63 900.
General total coinage, 1856. 500.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Mrs. Masson's Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Isabella J. Masson. who died on
Tuesday last, were held at 10 o'clock
Yesterday morning from her late resi-
dence. sl3 Twelfth Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
CLOSING EXERCISES
OF VACATION SCHOOL
Commissioner Macfarland an
Interested Witness.
Views and Applauds Work Done by Pu.
pills of Stevens School-Praise
for Instructors.

The closing exercises of the Stevens
| Vacation School were held at the Stew
ems School building last evening from
| 6 to o'clock. During the three hours
the rooms and halls OF the schoolhouse
were thronged with pupils and their par
ents and friends.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland
was an interested guest of the school.
After visiting all the departments he
expressed his approval Of the work:
Il was very much interested in the
work of these pupils" he said. "and it
surprises me that they could have learn
ed SO much with the six weeks train
ing which they have had. The corps of
teachers, which gave. volunteer services.
deserve every bit OF the credit and more.
am very glad that accepted the in
vitation 10 inspect the work this even
ing
Work Shown by Teachers.
In all of the departments of the school
the work was shown by the teachers.
Practical demonstration OF the work
was also given.
In the millinery department pupils
were given the material with which to
make a hat. yard or so of covered
wire was quickly shaped into a frame,
and then covered and trimmed When
finished. in about an hour, it was ready
to wear
The typewriting department was in
full swing Pupils were taking dictntion
on their machines and made the room
look like the correspondence room OF
big business firm.
Downstairs in the basement girls gave
an exhibition OF their ability at cook
ing. In the carpenter shop the boys were
dressed in aprons and were harl at work
with plane and hammer.
Fun Closes the School.
After the exercises were over the
children rollicked around the halls,
played games, and danced.
A pleasing feature is the great in
terest which the pupils take in their
work. One little boy about twelve years
old said:
I'm mighty sorry schools closed. We
used 10 have just lots Of fun making
things. It's not like the other school.
you know. We just have fun all the
time. It's not study when you're having
fun. Then the teachers they are aw-
fully nice, they don't make you take
home any books to study, but wish 1t
would open again"
Mr.. F. L. Cardoza. who is in charge
Of the school. was present and showed
the visitors the display of the pupils
work The following are the teachers
of the school and their departments:
Typewriting. Mrs. Alice Il. Dunbar,
dressmaking. Mrs. Mile G. Lewis and
Miss Sallie Goncs basketry and Millin-
cry, Miss Beatrice Lewis; drawing.
Boynton Dodson; carpentry. a. L. Craig:
embroidery. Miss Martha Fisher; Vene-
rian ironworli and tinsmithing, J. d.
Baltimore: cooking, Misses Julia Brooks
and Beatrice Catlett; music, John T.
Layton.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
LOCAL MENTION.
All Physicians Here and in Europe

Who have used Speer's Port Grape Wine or
his Burgundy recommend it in preference to
any other for It's medicinal properties. espe-
cially for females, debiitatcd persons and the
aged.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Signboards for Visitors.

A special committee, Of which Mr. W.
p. Van=ickle is chairman, is engaged in
the work of preparing signs to put about
the city so that visitors will be enabled
20 locate the spots of historic interest
Nearly 1000 signs viii be prepared, and
this feature viii be also in the nature
Of an education to many Washingtonians
who do not realize the number of such
places "a the city. Representative John
]. jenkins cf Wisconsin. chairman of
The House Committee on the District of
Columbia is taking great interest in
this movement. lie intends 10 introduce
bill !n the next session Of Congress
providing for the permanent marking OF
these places.
The Washington times., 1902-08-02

Try Rcisingerc Ice Cream. 81 gal. Soc y
gal; Meringues, 81 doz 235 q. East sg2
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Outline of Program.

An outline Of the program for the ex-
ercises attendan. upon the opening of
the encampment was discussed at head
quarters yesterday.
Convention Hall has been engaged for
the period from October to October 10,
inclusive.
On Sunday October 3, a patriotic and
religious meeting will be held there, for
which preparations are being made by
Rev. W. G. Alexander. chairman of the
committee in charge. II is the intention
10 have number OF well-known minis
ters of various creeds and denomina-
tions present from Washington and 9TH
er cities to participate in the services.
Among others who will speak are Bishop
McCabc. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe and Dr..
Stafford. The services of some promi-
nent Jewish rabbi VIII also be secured
Appropriate music will be arranged.
On tire next day the citizens execu-
tive committee will formally welcome
the Grand Army to the city. Chairman
Warner will preside AT this meeting. A
representative of the National Govern
ment. the President himself if he is in
the city, and Commissioner Macfarland.
representing the District of Columbia,
will deliver addresses OF welcome TO the
veterans. General Torrance, the com
nander-in-ch chief of the Grand Army, will
reply on behalf Of the veterans. At the
conclusion of his speech Chairman War
ner will hand him the gavel OF the
meeting, and end1w the visiting soldiers
with the freedom Of the city.
A campfire will be held at the conven-
tion every night during convention week.
Chairman S. f. Faunce, Of the camp
fire committee. has arranged for ad-
dresses from prominent officers through
out the week. On Tuesday, October :.
the campfire committee has arranged for
a great barbecue to be held at Glen
Echo
The Washington times., 1902-08-02
Applications for Quarters.

Applications for quarters continue to
be received by the public comfort COM
mittee. Those of recent date include the
Gen. W. F. Hancock Post, No. 265, of
Downingtown. Pa; Fitzpatrick Post, No.
II, Department of Massachusetts, locat-
ed at Holyoke, Mass. and the G. A. R.
posts of Duncannon, Va.
Mr.. James P. Ayerill, assistant adtu-
tant general OF the Department of
Georgia, is seeking quarters for Atlanta
posts, and Mr.. J. NJ. Boardman. of the
Agricultural Department. is arranging
headquarters for the Department of
North Dakota.
Mr.. Mart Howe. adjutant general of
che Department OF Nebraska. located at
Lincoln, Neb., is in the city inspecting
quarters for headquarters for the posts
of his State.
Applications have been received from
many States and evidence the enthusi-
asm being manifested in the forthcom-
ing encampmeIt. In the number Of ap-
plications for quarters Pennsylvania
leads, as there have been more requests
from that State than from any other
so far.