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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

street Elmwood. entertained the members
on the Read. Mark and Learn club I'm her
oeautlIuI new residence yesterday after
noon Mrs Julia Ashley Rich. th. pres
called the meeting 10 order by intrudur-
ing nrst discussion OF the coming exhi-
hibiton OF the handiwork or Rhode sland
women, under the auspices of the Rhode
island state Federation Of club women
The regular scheduled study OF the club
was next taken up. the same being a con-
unuancs OF American History and Litcra-
Iure. In this connection two admirable
pap paperS r were pressnted. the first old COL
ony ilmes, by Mrs. George Harrington.
ana the second. James Russell Lowell %
by Mrs George A. Jepherson.
ne nrst paper described. in a strikinRly
oTlgnaI way whst the writer character
iSed as The Mental output of the Early
Colonists. taking account" as she said
of the mental furniture which the earlv
Englsh emisrants carried aboard ship
I'm this way" she said. I'VE shall gain
knowledge or what may he called the
original investment from which has been
developed Anglo-Saxon culture I'm Amer
lea Continuing, the writer dwelt first
upon the science that touched the popu-
lar imagination i'm the seventeenth cen=
tury-astronomy.
She then passed TO a consideration of
literature In the colonies, church govern
rnent scruples in psalm singing and fin
ally education
The second paper Of the afternoon was
q most interesting biographical sketch OF
James Russell lowell, together with
brlef review OF his principal works
This paper was rendered the moro In
teresting because OF the fact that il was
Illustrated by readings from Lowelrs
20 poems & as follows; Vision Of Sir Laun-
Bleelow Papers" Miss Bertha Smith
selection from Peter Knott" Mrs
George A. Jepherson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
DIED.

CONNO1IY-Tn Brookline. Mass snth
VT. William Connolly
DONoVAN-In this city. on the lst inst.
Michael Donovan. OF No 2Gl Broad
street
GALLTP-1n Auburn. on tho 1st inst
f1della GalluD. wife of The Ia tie Dcnni-
son +. Gallup. in her 62d year.
HARRINGTON Jersey city. y. J.,
3lst ult., suddenly. Capt. Isaac n. Har-
rington aged 81 years months and -
daNs
KENNEDN-Tn this city. on the lst inst
Ellen Kennedy aged 90 years az her
residence. Eighth street.
McNAMARA-lu this city on tho 1st
inst. John J. Mcnamara
McKANNA-At Rlverpoint. r. t. on the
lst Inst, Jane. wife OF Patrick Me-
Kama.
ROGERS IN this CITY on tho 1st inst.
Sarah widow OF Patrick Rogers
sILLlNAN-ln East Providence on ths
3lst ult. Alice H.. wife OF William r..
Sullivan aged % years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
Wind and 7'emnsr.

Ihcra is p closer connection between
wind and temupr than at first sight an
pCnrs \ childish wind has % bracIur rf-
fcct and. ou Tho whole Dc beneficial Tb
countries where bot winds occur pcri-
odically. ou fhe other hand thcee arc r. -
gHfd"d as 2 nuisance. M not BE- curse.
Every ono almost gcts crosse. wr4rv ava
done up Hnd hHa hcadache daily I'm
Egypt thn season when prlues are ron-
munrst is when the hoi khameccr blows.
tho Arabs lu hlcsrH were RESTLESS M
th.N did not 1lfnWtp au attUHf rising Tho
folauu vhIrh nuw ana fhcn blasts acroee
inr mediterranean ih 0fry hia@ts from
Affif u"srfe rferN Quo in Suafu aud is
tho Hr f in that country Md even
fn tE -''rHrI of thr Antilles the fierce
hOf wfrd d. trln % uc4t fhHt T o. rc-
corded nf o. famlr living iu flapaua that
thrN made NJ riIr ln fhn hofashnif fo
prrfrrte absolute silsuc. until tho wind
dissppe AIRED ~ was Tho only plan thev
c0uld think ~ % avoid family niiarrele
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Citizens Of Providence should not be
hlislcd by the vaporlnss Of the self-con-
ttituted press agent OF the police com
mission. The members OF that board do
not employ him and have no control over
him. As citizens and public servants they
sre not In need OF an apologist. though
shis press agents enusIons are ~ the
kind 20 give such an impression. As has
frequently been stated. with the person.
rel OF the police commission Or its work
there Is not the slightest fault 10 be
found. The reason for the resentment OF
tbe people is 70 be discovered in The out
Ssgeous method by which Il was sp-
pointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
EAST GREENW

The East Greenwich ecademv opened
Tuesday noon. Tho usual classes came In
the afternoon Nth few exceptions Miss
sites German and French teacher. o. to
lenEthen her vacation Ion several DAYS
and Miss Bachelor Of Centreviue Is tax
INK her place in her absence
Junior local tourney has been organ.
iled among The boN buwlcrs or this nlaec
fouf teams are entered under the name of
Little RhodNs. Young Eagles. Tip.tops
and Rough and ResdHs The manager ~
tho aiieys has offered the Following prizes
First. slf. scrond. 81 third a.. fourth a.
Highest single string 81 highest three
strins total. 81.
MIR y O. BROOKS. an old student al the
scademy. has returned ss a boarder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
MIRROR, SCALES, ETC.

There was a man. And his
mirror said sallow skin
And the scales said "losing
weight And his friends did
wag their heads as he passed
by. But being a prudent man
he forthwith swallowed daily
certain pleasant doses of SCOTS
Emulsion.
Then his mirror said "ruddy
face" And the scales sunk
beneath his weight. And his
friends looked upon him with
amaze.
(Norr--This is no fable-but is true
history.
Wei ssne Ysu l.tils "a w. Il you ik,
SCOTT BOVINE go Pearl Ifrssi. ss- YurA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
IN SOCIETY

The dance and cotlllion given by Mrs
and Mrs. r. II. ]. Goddard last evening
was the largest and most elaborate of the
winter
The numerous dinners given previous 10
the ball made the dance late I'm beginning
but by eleven the ball was In full swing.
the beautiful white and gold ball room
was hiled with the many attractive wom-
en- ana pretty debutantes in exquisite and
simple gowns. As one entered the ball
room at the head OF the marble staircase
one saw the room was brilliant with ex-
uuisite coloring. A most delicious supper
was served with all the delicaces of the
season. just before midnight the cotiIlion
led by Mr.. Robert II. Ives Goddard Jr
began there were fifty or more couplas
many men dancing "stag"-the favors
including paper horns, tambourines. pa-
per mats and white and red paper chrys-
anthemums. IL was in the wee" small
hours before the last strains OF music
ceased OF the most jolly dance 10 begin
the New Year. Among the hundred and
nItN or more hidden, were Air and Mrs
William Goddard MIR. Moses y. /. God
dard Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Gammcu. Miss
Virginia Gsmmell. Mr. and Mrs William
Gammell. Ex-Governor and Mrs Dyer. MIR.
and Mrs. III. Anthony Dyer. Mr.. Elisha
Dyer, Jr., Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Hidden.
MISS Elizabeth ssckett Miss Harriet
Hazard, Mrs. Robinson OF New York Mr.
ana Mrs William Grosvenor. Mrs. Henry
Peace, Or. Robert Millsr, Mr.. aud Mrs ]
Coombe Peeram. Jr Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Waldron, Mr.. and Mrs Harry T.. Cross.
MT and Mrs. Abram Barker Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin A Barrows. Mr.. Howard An
son Richmond, Mr. and Mfs Roscoe
Washourn, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. sayles
Mr; ana Mrs, Charles NJ. Smith. Jr.. Miss
isabelle NJ Rhodes MIR Lauriston III.
liszard. Mr.. j. G. n. Woods. Mr. and
Mrs Edward ID, Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. !
arnold talbot, the Misses Isabel Brown. |
Hdr1on i'rowH, HoFtehse Weeden Fiske I
irosvenor. Watson, Rhodes. Tucker |
Grant, Campbell. Congdon, Iippitt. Colt. |
Nightingale and others the Messrs. Cong |
ION, Buckiin. White, Richmond. Corliss. |
sturgis, Aldrich, owen. Matteson.
Mrs. John Coombe Pesram. Jr will no |
AZ nome on January the fifteenth from )
10 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
~ . . . = . . . Q GS<,
f. OHAT OrHERs !
: TRE "a YING ;
Ssp . eoosoSss 49,

THE truth is that the principal
reason why this country has been and
Is willing to add to its stock OF islands
by buying this Danish job lot is 10 be
found IN the fact that II could not and
would not approve their transfer To
any other power. IL Denmark pro
posed To sell them Co Germany. Tor in
stance which would no doubt be glad
To nave them, the United States would
IN self-detence be obliged 10 interpose
veto. Yet they are said to be n
source OF expense to the Danish gov
ernment, which has long been credited
with desire TO get rid or them. II is.
however. OBVIOUS that II Denmark
wants to sell them and the United
states says that she must not sell
them TO any other power this country
is bound I'm honor to take them off
her hands at fair consideration.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Mayor Collins IL determined that Bos.
IONS demand FOR improved hsrbor faclii.
ues shall not be forgotten. There Is no
doubt that citizens OF the Hub. irrcspec-
i've Of politics. will approve every state.
ment he makes in regard 10 the bcnents
'ha' viii result from the adoption OF the
policy h. advocates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Those figure fends who arc 'endeavoring
10 determine the date at which Mr. Car.
negie will go broke" would save them
selves trouble and worry by consulting
Mr.. Carnegie as 20 the size OF his bank
balance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

The program for Inauguration day, ar
ranged BY Sheriff White, is one that will
give thorough satisfaction not only to
the new state officials, but to their con-
stituents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

J. Perry may be good enough 10 signal.
ize the opening days OF the mayors sec.
ond term by bowing to the wishes OF the
people and establishing an adequate sys.
tenn Of ticket transfers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

The mcsssse ~ Mayor Granger T.
swsiicd ~ith much interest Next Non
ray's inaugural should be pretty pun.
tent document. Il is certain 20 say some
eliine on transfers and perhaps Marsaen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

II seems evident. therefore, that
there can he no possible seizure or
exploitation of Venezuelan towns or
territory merely because some German
bankers have advanced money whore
no return deemed adequate could be
made. England performed an analo-
sous feat at Corinto a few years ago:
nut Nenezuela is not Nicaragua. nor
is the time-honored and traditional
British practice one to be safely and
generally followed by p nation that is
just making its debut as a maritime
power. Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Union railroad company. II remains 10 be
seen whether Mr.. Perry will be as stub
born IN refusing their request as he has
been in denying the people of Providence
ticket transfers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Il Quay carries ou' his throat 10 write
book discerning librarians viii classify
t in their catalogues rs fiction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

There Is n show OF reason In the
claim of the Italian government that
the federal courts should have power
TO enforce federal treaties. and 1t is
10 he hoped congress can provide some
method of granting the power."--San
Francisco Call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

For the nonce Mrs Jack" Gardiner
appears to have won the prize as the
greatest self-advertiser from Tom Law
SON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

One of the largest and most beautiful
teas Of the season, was given by Mrs
Fred A. Chase and Miss Chase. at the
Chase residence, on Governor street ves.
terday afternoon, between the hours OF +
and o'clock. Some 700 invitations had
been issued for the event and. m responsa
10 the same, fully 400 persons were pres
ent
The house was most tastefullv decor
ated Tor the occasion. the hong table I'm
the dining room being especially bean
tlfnl with decorations OF ferns and greens
mingled with the vivid red poinsetta
blossoms, and set OF by the brighter red
OF the candelabra.
Tea and chocolate were served from
this table ana those who poured and 9TH
erwise assisted In serving. were Mrs. John
Stness, Mrs. Larin Cook. Mrs. Frank
Potter, Mrs Frank Manton, Mrs. Henry
Grant, Mrs. William Granger Mrs
charles Robinson, Mrs Oscar Lapham.
Ices were served by the following young
people: Miss Gertrude Greene. Miss An
ME Wallace, Miss Amey Darte. Miss Har-
riett Smith. Miss Florence Low. Miss
caroline harrington Miss Edith Burgess
Among those present at the tea were
the following Mrs. Walter r. Vincent
Miss Vincent, Mrs w r. c. Wardweu
Miss Wardwcll. Mr.. and Mrs Charles q.
Rockwell. Ex-Governor ID. Russell Brown.
Miss sabel Brown Mrs e. NJ Thomn
son, Miss Thompson Miss Butterwortb
Mrs. Ballou Miss Ballou the Misses los
lin. OF Angel street Mrs Walter Raltou.
Judge Myron NJ. Cook and Miss Cook
Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Frank A. Potter
Mrs. Frank Martin. Mr. and Mrs y w
Persons. Mrs. Frederick Hayes. Mrs.
lIOadleV Mrs A II TTpa dInv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

East Providencc people arc dissatisfied
WIN their street car service ana have an.
pointed = evnritter - confer with N.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Ten years ago Great Britain would
have regarded as impossible acauisi-
tion by Russia of a port IN the Persian
gulf. Now, despite the distastefulness
OF the accomplishment, there seems 10
be nothing TO do but to accept IT,
Minneapolis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
...s..Zheatres. -.

some OF the many new ana bright fca-
lures OF the Eastern Bureomastcr produe.
tion. announced for Monday and Tuesday
nights and Wednesday matinee an1 even.
ING OF next week at the Providence opera
House comprise, Ia addition 60 the a
musical numbers heard last year
vaudeville oddity by popular Richard
'arle, Knox Wilson's celebrated SaNs-
phone speciality agile Will Rock in his
original novelty. When MIR Shakespeare
comes 20 Town" and topical song en-
utled' The llypnotst." sung by Richard
Sarle' Ruth White and Agnes Paul
The verses are composed especially for
every city by Mr. Garlic and az he Il a
very clever lyricist, we may anticipate
many local sayings and remarks of un-
usual interest To many prominent people
.h"t are sure 10 cause gossip excite
laughter and evoke applause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

The navy department may No able
to suppress tho men Who have spept
their lives in the military and naval
scrNlCc of the country. aud who are
not. therefore. well equipped for other
occupations hut n win have n hard
time shutting tho mouths of ,hc
people. 'ACinCinrau Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

one or the most Interesting engagements
OF the present season VIII be that of
william Faversham in the romantic play.
Royal Rival at the Providence Opera
iiouse the last three nights OF next week
with matinee. Mr.. Tavershan recently
closed long and brilliant engagement OF
no nights az the Criterion Theatre. New
York In this play. There are few more
popular actors on the stage today than
MIR Faversham. lie enjoys his present
distinction as a star 90 his conspicuous
and close devotion 20 his art through a
long term of years There are few actors
on the stage today who have played 30
many and such wide range of charac-
ters as have fallen 10 the lot OF Mr..
Favershaw. especially during the years
that he was leading man OF Charles Froh-
mans Empire Theatre New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02


why is Germany preparing to make
war upon Venezuela? The Grand
Railroad of Venezuela Is a single
track. three feet six inches gauge rail-
way, running 10 miles through the
mountains from Caracas TO Valencia.
AZ probably cost less than ST.. 90 "A mile
10 build. But IL was built bv two
German banks and some German iron
merchants, including the Krupps. and
az the per cent on it's bonds, what
ever their amount no expense was
spared. The cost was made yls5OO0 a
mile. This feat of railway finance was
aud IL great scandal i'm Venezuela.
The combination OF German bankers
ana merchants and corrupt Nenszue-
Ian officials were not satisfied with
their FIRST haul I'm n reorganization
scheme they made a second almost as
large az the first. The road OF course
does not pay expenses and H. managed
by the Germans with what looks sus-
piciously Ike deliberate corruption.
General Castro and his government.
resentful Of the thievery OF their pred
ecessors and OF the rapacity OF the
Germans. have practically repudiated
Nenezuela's pledge to pay the interest
on these bonds and on the loan as
the second squeeze was called The
German government II right I'm insist
ing that the property rights or German
citizens be respected But II would
present less unattractive figure be-
fore civilization n its demand were
not taking the form of an attempt TO
enforce an eNtortion but were in the
form OF demand that Venezuela
arbitrate the whole matter. New
York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

"On the whole. the outlook for Eng
ush commerce must be admitted 20 be
very gloomy. and ~ the politicians
and leaders can change these condi-
uons 10y legislature they will extend 10
most observers pleasing surprise. -
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

The electrician al Keiths Is having
rather embarrassing time this week Jolly
Jennie Neamahs, who is scoring one OF
the biggest hits or the bill Is giving
monologue. part Of which calls for what
Is known As spot light" Bv what are
seeming blunders and inattention to cues
ana TO Miss Yeamans' position ON the
Stage. Miss Neamans manages 10 extract
quite little humor out of the situation
winch highly amuses audience. while II
emharrasses the electrician, who can hear
the audible murmurs around hin, regara-
ing his stupidity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

The Filipino leaders have begun TO
appreciate the good Intentions OF the
Americans and are doing what they
can TO restore peace. hut they have
little control over the lawless bands
mat now constitute the armed forces
opposing American rule. "-Philadcl-
phia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Newell. Chinuuilla and Dufree who ara
scheduled for re-appearance at Keith :
next week. are one Of the best liked Of
refined musical instrumentalist teams
one or the members OF this troupe Is a
native or Providence. and when ihev
made their appearance here last season
scored emphsticaly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

Monkeys arc always OF great Interest ~
chidrcn, and next week the Keith man
aRement. which may always be depended
upon 10 look out for the little ones. prorn-
ise the best troupe of slminas ever seer
IN this city. The children form a large
par, OF me Keith patronage. and next
week they are certain TO he thorourhIv
satisfied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

X j. Jose, who was 10 have been seen
~ keith's next week. has been cancelled
~ oruet 10 extend his Boston engage
ment. After his appearance there he VIII
be heard I'm Providence. after which he
soes to New York for an Indefinite period
Mr.. Jose is without exception the great
eSt rrnor vaudeville has ever known. Dur-
inG the past week, the society people of
boston have been entertaining him AT
slaporate scales, and box parties have
been given by the dozen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-01

trusts in England, and in view of the
evil effects they have produced in the
United States he will ask the govern
ment to appoint a commission Of in
quiry.
Information vouchsafed for the pub
lie minimizes the gravity of Queen
Wilhelmina's condition, and magnifes
her chances for recovery. The great
stricken nation. which loves the queen
TO the point Of idolatry. is il state
OF terrible suspense, while the poll
ticians are aghast at the possibilities
OF fatal termination of her illness.
A ri0tous outbreak occurred 1t
Annotta bay, on the north coast Of
jamaica Il was confined chiefly TO a
conflict between the police and coolies
employed on an estate. Police re-
Inducements. which were Immediately
sent from Port Antonio, put an end 10
the fighting. Many persons were III
jured and numerous arrests were
made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-01
TIE | ATEST

The Chilean cabinet quit because
cruisers We're sold to Ecuador
Senator Clark of Montana was ar
rested for speeding an automobile.
Two hundred persons were reported
killed by an earthquake in Guatemala
Congressman ]. W. Babcock was
renOminated in the tnIrd Wisconsin
district.
Twenty bodies We're recovered from
the steamer City of Pittsburg wreck
above Cairo.
The mouse committee will report a
public building omnibus appropriation
of $15.OOO,O00.
Two thousand employees of Alton
railroad shops at Bloomington agreed
to fight the alleged meat trust by a
thirty-day fast.
Rev. ?. J. Garrigan will be con
secrated bishop of new Catholic
diocese of Sioux City May % at
Springfield, Mass.
Potatoes reached the highest price
since last August in the Chicago mar
ket. Twenty cars of Canadian potatoes
arrived, paying a 25-cent duty.
Governor Jefferson Davis denied
the charges of drunkenness made
against him by the Baptists, and asked
Little Rock church to try him
James R. Minor of Ranney, Wis, a
farmer, read a matrimonial "ad." He
answered on Sunday, was married on
Monday, and on Tuesday the wife
grew lonesome and LETT.
Mountain forest fires in central
Pennsylvania are destroying valuable
property and lives Marienville was
half destroyed, with 100000 loss, and
500 persons are homeless.
Colonel F. D. Baldwin, commander
Of an expedition against Mindanao
dattos. telegraphed Manila that the
dattos were submitting. He has or
ders to suspend operations
One hundred thousand counterfeit
postal cards, printing outfit, and the
man who issued them, Louis Smith,
were seized by postoffice inspector
at 152 South Water street, Chicago.
Venezuelan government troops, num-
bering 1900, attacked the revolution
lists near Cumana, but new recruits
deserted and the government force was
routed. General Castillo was
wounded
Attorney General Knox decided that
the beef trust, as operated, violates
the Sherman antitrust law Criminal
prosecution against Chicago packers
will be started at once. A penftentiary
sentence and a $4,000 fine are the
penalties for conviction
The Indiana republican state conven-
ton made following nominations for
the chief Offices; Attorney general, C.
w. Miller, Goshen; auditor. David
Sherrick, Noblesville; treasurer, N.
U. Hill, Bloomington; Judge of SUI
preme court, John H. Gillett, Ham
mond.