davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1902-02-27

1t is with deepest regret that WI note
the decision Of the King OF Siam not
TO pay us a visit, Now that We are GO
ing into the business OF receiving royal
ty, we want all the practice We can get.
PERHAPS. though, the king could spare
us a dozen or SO of his sons for a short
time.
, 1902-02-27

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Children's Home. New York.
cure Feverishness, Teething Disorders.
Stomach Troubles and destroy worms.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
, 1902-02-27

No people can go far astray so long
as they nourish healthy hero worship,
But hero worship has the appetite OF a
shark, and some day a demigod will
come along and stick in its throat and
choke it.
, 1902-02-27

French soldiers may be fitted out
with American cartridge belts. When
n foreign nation wants the best of any"
thing it is often obliged to call up the
Yankee peril and place an order.
, 1902-02-27

The Kentucky senate has adopted a
resolution providing for the abolition
of the ballot and the substitution of
the viva voce system in hat body.
Evidently the Kentucky senate is go
ing to keep right on looking for trou-
BILE.
, 1902-02-27

Doctor" said the inveterate smoker.
don't. for goodness sake, tell me that
the use of tobacco shortens a mans
days. because" But 1t does" inter-
rupted the doctor. 81 tried to stop smok-
inc once and the days seemed intermin-
able
, 1902-02-27

A st. Louis teacher of Spanish has
been fined s2S for kissing one of his
young lady pupils, and she is probably
mad at the jury for not placing a high
er valuation upon it.
, 1902-02-27

The crown prince OF Siam and the
heir to the throne of Japan talk of
visiting the United States. II This
business keeps on we shall become so
naughty presently that there really
won't be any living with us.
, 1902-02-27

1t may not be generally known that
within a short distance of Glasgow. Tsis
village is marked on one of the railway
maps. and is situated on the west shore
of Loeb Awe.
, 1902-02-27

The King will not have a court
jester at the coronation. Official
poetry has not been enough of a sue
cess to warrant experiments in official
humor.
, 1902-02-27

DIR. Parkhurst has decided that i'm
mortality is not to be general. A few
privileged souls will succeed in getting
to the front. Just as they do on earth.
, 1902-02-27

In the case of Gen. Fremont's wild
ow, Uncle San appears to be in a po-
sition that would warrant a visit from
the sheriff.
, 1902-02-27

1t is to be hoped that the intentions
OF those European nations that are
now so friendly are entirety honorable.
, 1902-02-27

Great Britain is making the old dis
covery that it is almost impossible to
pull OF a war of any magnitude with
out n war scandal.
, 1902-02-27

Marconi has permitted his American
tiancee to break her engagement. He
should establish wireless telegraph
communication with Cupid.
, 1902-02-27

The very best thing hat can be
said about the benefactions of Russell
Sage is that he is a modest giver.
, 1902-02-27

A Boston undertaken has written an
emotional novel in which the heroine
frequently buries her face in her
hands.
, 1902-02-27

Our inventors have something to
learn from the Belgian who has in
vented a motor-car which runs side
ways.
, 1902-02-27

Mrs. A. II. Raymond, 964 Charles street, Des
Moines, Ia, has discovered u wonderful cure
for tobacco habit. She is CT ring all her friends.
She will send receipt free to anybody sending
two cent stamp for postage. Write for it.
, 1902-02-27

Europe is now combining to coax the
Boer to walk the plank.
, 1902-02-27

Beware of the man with whiskers,
Science says he is a walking arsenal
of germs.
, 1902-02-27

Passenger departments of transcon-
tinental railroads are making the usual
spring finds of Alaska gold a little ear
lier than usual.
, 1902-02-27

II hin it was so unkind of him.
"What?" why. when l said a%untie's
mouth was a perfect Cupld's- DOW, he
said, Yes. but she's too fond of shooting
1t OFF. philadelphia Bulletin.
, 1902-02-27

Lord Rosslyn's system didn't work
at Monte Carlo. but wait till he at
tacks ping pong with 1t.
, 1902-02-27

There are districts in Italy where
people live entirely on chestnuts. They
live to a placid old age.
, 1902-02-27

II moral suasion will not induce the
indian to cut his hair he should be al
lowed to continue in the error of his
way.
, 1902-02-27

Some people complained about the
heat last July. But then some people
are always kickers.
, 1902-02-27

OIL has been struck in Kentucky, but
they have decided not to bottle 1t.
, 1902-02-27

To Cure n Cold in One day.
druggists refund money! If it fails to cure. 25c.
, 1902-02-27

They cost you nothing for eIHmina-
ton. $50 double harness with breech-
ing for t2l; SO double can harness.
WITH brenchiuR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
STUDENTS FIGHT.
Hot Battle Between Glasses in
Omaha College.

Omaha. Neb., March a.--About 600
studepts OF the Omaha Medical and Den
tai college engaged in a pitched battle
I'm one or the lecture rooms OF the college.
The fight lasted for three hours without
a moments intermission and ceased only
when the combatants were completely
exhausted.
For years there has been a feud between
the medical and dental students. While
the freshmen of both classes were left
to themselves in lecture room awaiting
the arrival OF an instructor they began
calling names and blows quickly fol-
lowed
In a few moments students in other
classes began to join in the fray and the
fight quickly spread over tho whole build
ing. Students even left the patients i'm
the infirmary TO participate. Furniture
was broken To provide clubs, and table
legs and chair backs were hurled across
the room, regardless OF consequences.
When the fight was ended there was
hardly whole desk or piece OF. furniture
In the room. Many heads were broken
and Frank Miller. "A medical student. had
10 have some stitches on the top OF mis-
head, where he had been struck by the
top of a desk.
The floor was spattered with blood.
Members OF the faculty were powerles to
interfere. although they made repeated
efforts to induce the fighters TO des.st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
PEACE OR WAR.
Question VIII Be Decided by
the Miners Convention To-day.

Shamokin. Pa. March 2i.-Ifuless all IN
dications fail today's proceedings or inc
convention OF the district /. and >
United Minc Workers of America viii do-
eide the question of peace or war between
the operators aud miners
The report of the scale cummiltec mas
hoen completed and will bc submitted 10
inc convention this afternoon. Upon this
report hangs thc nnal decision OF the
delegates.
The resolutions adopted yesterday are
believed 10 Indicate the determination
Of the mine workers 10 insist upon FUR
ther concessions than the posted notices
of the operators provide for.
The idea prevails among those not In
the confidence Of the leaders that the con-
Vention will invest National President
Mitchell and the district presidents with
the authority 10 render the final decision.
In this connection President Mitchell
said 20 The Associated Press corre-
spondent.
There has been no inti.nation OF such
action being taken by the convention. at
least have not heard OF IT,"
The convention went into executive ses-
sion shortly after . o'clock and began the
consideration OF resolutions left over
from yesterday,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
IN THE HOUSE

Speaker Arlington presided as usual to-
day and there were less than a dozen alb
sentces
The records Of yesterdays session as
read by Clerk Mowry were approved.
Representative Higgins OF Pswtuckct
arose 20 question of privilege.
In behalf of himself and colleagues he
wished TO explain the position of the
Pawtucket delegation relative tn tho act
introduced by request by Mr.. Curtis OF
Providence yesterday creating COM
mission TO redstriCt that city into seven
wards. instead Of i've. as at present. Tho
members of the present Pawtucket dele
CATION repudiated the rumors that they
denied the right Of petition at the request
of any OF their constituents. The mem
hers OF that delegation had been ap-
preached By a certain citizen OF Paw
tucket with the act in question and he
was Informed that II he would prepare q
petition. sign the same. and have an ac-
companying act or resolution. any mem
her of the delegation would gladly pre-
sent the same Not ono member OF the
delegation would overlook the right OF
petition and the remarks OF Mr.. Higgins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21

charge OF Mrs. William Allan Dyer, as
sisted BY Miss Isabelle Rhodes and Mrs.
A. j. Miller. Jr.
This was Characterized as the Ladies'
Furnishing Department" and contained
besides a number OF imported hats-a
large variety of ladies' neckwcar. iewelry.
Vcilings. hosiery, toilet accessories. etc.
Conspicuously placed upon the wall
above this department were a number ot
beautiful posters, by well known Prou-
dencc artists These We're in Charge OF
Mrs. ~. Anthony Dyer and were raffied
on shares. The beautiful poster done by
Mr Dyer was won this morning by Miss
Harriet Tyler The other posters were
by' the following artists: Mr.. Hugo Brlcl.
Mr.. Sidney R. Burlegh. AIR Ralph Foster.
Mr. Benjamin Trip Mr. Frank Matthew
son. Miss Gertrude Greene and Miss Anne
Henshaw.
The candy department. near by the en-
trance was extremely attractive and aid
a thriving business I'm home made aud
other candles.
Miss Mary Eddy held sway here, as
sisted by Mrs. Benjamin Harris Mrs.
Stephen Harris and Miss Eliza Cranston.
Tomorrow morning Miss Eddy viii be
assisted by some OF the students or
Brown university and some OF the
maidens from a leading young ladies'
school
The Pin Cushion and Pitcher table was
also a centre OF attraction, this morning.
and contained a beautiful assortment of
pitchers, both plain and fancy and pin
cushions In great variety.
Miss Jane w. Bucklin was in1charge
here, assisted by Miss Elizabeth Day and
Mrs. Bucklin.
The paper department nearby. was
characterized by wealth of beautiful
coloring as revealed i'm an assortment OF
May baskets, shaving balls, blotters, pads,
sachets. paper dolls, etc.
Miss Ladd was I'm charge here. and her
assistants were Mrs. Horace Peck, Miss
Neal and Miss Margaret Grant.
A small table devoted 20 bric-a-brac and
flowers was I'm charge of Miss Eva VIII
liams and Mrs. William Peckham.
\ bargain table devoted 10 real bar
gains was ably managed by Mrs. B. j..
Horton. assisted By the Misses Mather.
The Irrepressible table was piled high
with garments made at the rooms OF tho
society, such as aprons, petticoats and
chldrens dresses. A thriving business
was done here by Miss Edith Vincent as
sisted by Mrs. Albert X. Gerald
The cake table at the end of the store.
contained "A tempting assortment OF home
made cake i'm charge of Miss Harriet
Tyler. assisted by Mrs. William Dart:
Bouillion and sandwiches were also sold
at this table.
The domestic department. including
towels, busters. sweeping caps, brushes.
etc was in charge of Mrs. George II.
Mercer and Miss Edith Cook. Altogether
the opening day was a most gratifying
success and the sale will continue
throughout tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
IRREPRESSIBLE SOCIETY
HOLDS DEPAR TMENT SALE.

TIE 1rrepressible society, true 10 the
traditions OF It's past history. and az ever.
irrepressible Ia an things. opened It's de-
parlment sale o. tho stores numbered SiS
and sl Westminster street this morning.
Long before the hour announced for the
opening the sidewalk I'm front of the
stores was crowded with an eager, am
vious throng OF men and women who
gazed lOngingly into the windows, bent ON
securing some OF the coveted bargains
conspicuously displayed In the window
Of No. 3S, whore was held u sale of Soc
ond-hand clothing OF every description,
including millinery IN gorgeous array,
secondhand dresses OF silk. of WOODEN or
of muslin and boots and shoes OF ali
sizes and Ia all conditions Of wear.
Here the door was guarded by a big
policeman and at 10 O'Clock the crowd was
allowed 20 enter
Mrs. Samuel Nicholson was I'm direct
charge Of this store and she was assisted
by Miss Irene Butler Miss Avis Sibley.
Miss May Burrough. Miss Ammo Pierce
and Mrs. Frank Mathewson
Mr. Henry Dunnell, Mr.. Harold Mac
Kinney and MIR II. Tudor Gross also
rendered invaluable assistance 10 the
ladies' i'm charge.
There were also two little cash boys.
dressed IN piue UNIFORM, VINO assisted III
numberless ways. These boys were sent
20 the sale from the Il. $. Brown store
of Fall River.
In the adjoining store at No. 32l. how
ever, was held the real department sale,
and here, as the morning wore away,
throngs OF people came and went, and
gladdened the hearts of the Irrepressibles
I'm charge of the various departments by
generous purchases and words OF en-
couragement and praise.
The show window Of this store might
be said 10 form the key note 10 the
whole, for IL was exceedingly attractive
showing OF antique articles in china and
bric-a- brac, several beautiful dolls, etc.
Upon entering the store one was at
tracted at once 10 the doll department
near the door. This was i'm charge of
Miss Edith Manton. assisted by Miss Isa-
bel Brown. Miss Bradford and Mrs. VIII
liam c. Burwell A beautiful assortment
OF dolls OF all kinds. all sizes and all
prices were here displayed. together with
articles for infants and children's wear.
4 number of the dolls were dressed by
we'll known tailors and dressmakers OF
this city and were really works of art
i'm their way. Included In this department
also was an amusing representation of
Mrs McNalley's hen" seated on "A huge
basket OF straw, and buried in the straw
4. great variety of grabs" for which
delighted children delved.
Opposite this department was another
extremely attractive department In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
TO PURCHASE YACHT

George w. Watjen Of Bremen. Ger
many, with Mrs Watjen, maid and valet,
are registered at the Narragansett Their
visit to this country Is TO purchase a
steam yacht.
Mr. Watjen is one or the leading
bankers OF his city and Is a lover OF
yachting, but the recent visit OF Prince
Henry 10 this country in connection with
the yacht Meteor ins ired Mr.. Watjen
with an idea that he and his family would
enjoy life much better In German waters
by sailing I'm an American craft
The party went 10 Bristol yesterday and
had a conference with the Herreshoffs
and are there again today, but IL is the
intentions OF Mr.. Watien TO either order
a new steam yacht or TO purchase one.
providing he can find one that conforms
10 his ideas.
IL is understood that Mr.. Herreshoff
has yacht for sale at New London and
the party will go there 10 see IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
Filz Is Putting Up Another Big Bluff.
DOings in Baseball Circles and
General Sporting Gossip.

stick like veteran. He Is very small
I'm stature. being about the size OF out
fielder Hartsel and when at bat assumes
crouching position. making him very
difficult man To pitch TO. lie Is Also "a
good waiter. and his team mates are COR
fident he will make a valuable uunty
man.
Col. Rogers said today: 1--WE are trying
our best to call a meeting In New York
for next Tuesday, II possible, and adopt
a schedule. L have sent telegrams asking
the meeting for next week, and nave so
far received three or four answers, put
do not care TO say just now who they @
are from" Rogers said he has a pan
that he thought would surmount all dini-
culties, but did not wish TO make II pub
lie until ne has heard from his brother
magnates but that he thought IL would
be adopted at the meeting.
The schedule meeting of the New Eng
land Baseball league was held az the no.
tel Savoy Boston, Yesterday. president
Murnane in the chair. j. G. Morse secre-
tary The clubs represented We're: FAN
River, Lowell, Manchester, Nashua, Hav-
erhill Dover Lawrence, Concord. Every
club deposited it's guarantee OF s2oV Inc
secretary's bond was approved ana nien.
Mr.. Il. T.. Reed chairman OF the schedule
which was adopted. 1t was voted to pay
the umpires So per game. " for double
headers and 50 in case OF rain.
The secretary was requested 10 prepare
suitable resolutions on the death OF Man.
ager Thomas Z. Burns, He was also in
forced regarding the inteference with vis-
iting clubs by spectators. Before ad-
iourning the members entered into a 10
year compact with each other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Another war on railroad track walkers
was begun yesterday afternoon. for Pa
trolman Munroe. at Riverside. arrested a
man and his wife for this. and I'm court
each.
one Of the men mixed UP in the at
tempt 10 Dust Chief OF Police Adams has
"suuealed." for he has told his tale OF
woe to a local newspaper. showing that
his friends dragged him into the scheme
and then "trun" him down.
The "old man Tanner who was found
asleep I'm the yard OF No. school yes
terday morning was fined s. and costs
for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
NOT REWARDED.
Search for Bodies Of Drowned
Life Savers Unsuccessful.

Chatham, Mass. March 2i.-Tho life
saving crew OF the Monomoy station
were on the beach all night looking for
signs OF bodies OF the crew which were
lost during the storm of Monday last
A special patrol of four men Is at work
today. but as yet their vigilance is un-
rewarded. The saddest procession which
ever passed through the town OF Chatham
was that of the wagons carrying the per-
sonal effects of the men who were lost
on Monday to their homes at Harwich
this morning.
Nantucket, Mass. March 21.-Wreck-
age from the craft occupied by the II men
who lost their lives off Monomoy on Mon
day last was picked up today outside OF
Great Point. II consisted OF the sail OF
the Monomoy crews lifeboat and the log
book kept by the men. together with some
papers from the barge Wadena.
The drifting OF wreckage 10 this point
has prompted vigilant watch for bodies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
IN BASEBALL CIRCLES

Manager McDermott said yesterday
that the largest crowd ever seen at a
opening there on April 10, II the weather
was good
Second Baseman Krug, of last years
San Francisco team, who signed 20 play
with the Philadelphia National league
team this year. will jump his contract
with Philadelphia and play with Atlanta
OF the Southern league, under his old
in whose company he passed through ST.
Louis tonight enroute 10 Atlanta. krug
SAYS he asked for advance money and the
Philadelphia club turnsd him down cold,
hence he goes with Pabst to Atlanta.
Worcester has secured Joe Delehanty to
replace Homer Smoot.
The New York National league team
will play Manhattan April and Brown
April 5. in New York.
Ban Johnson SAYS OF the Parent matter:
'T understand that the Cincinnati CLUB is
still dickering with Parent, the Boston
shortstop. Well. Parent has signed with
Boston. The agrement hs signed with in
reason that Il binds only Parent and not
the club. The club has really no claim.
Parent wanted 20 kick over the traces
kind OF agreements were signed by Win:
be found with the Boston club all right"
Dave Futz has Joined the colony. at
ShaBs c. and Is res 9ne 81 9dare inT os te
practice has been the showing Of Mid
get" Robinson. This youngster handles
himself at third base with remarkable
ine base runner and slides into the bases
fearlessly. At the bat he handlef the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21

Manager McCarry OF the Century Ath-
letic club of Los Angeles, Cal, received
a telegram from Robert Fitzsimmons
shortly before noon today stating the
conditions under which he would accept
the clubs Offer 10 pull of the proposed
night with Jeffries in that city.
The text of Fftzsimmons' message was
not given out. but II Is understood that
he asks for Is per cent of the gate re-
ceipts and a guarantee of $4,000. This
combines two OF the clubs original bids
OF s25. 900 cash purse. or rs per cent of
the gate receipts without guarantee.
and II raises by $1,000 and Ave per cent
the third bid of 20 per cent of the gate
receipts and SO guarantee.
The return telegram OF the manager of
the Century Athletic club 10 Fitzsimmons
stated that Fitzsimmons would have TO
accept definitely one OF the bids sub
mitted. failing TO do which the club would
cancel its offers.
FitZsimmons shortly afterward replied
20 the telegram adhering 10 the position
he had originally taken and saying that
the club could either acquiesce or call its
bids of.
When shown Fitzslmmons' statement
that he would fight in Los Angeles under
certain conditions Billy Delaney. Jeffries
manager, said:
II do not believe Fitzsimmons intends
10 fight | will not believe that he in
tends 10 fight until he is I'm California
and bound up so he cannot crawl. i do
not know whether the Los Angeles club
will consent 10 suggestions from Fitz
or not. but | do know that its officials
are serious and good sporting men, and
viii do anything fair and within rea-
SON"
Johnny Burns OF New York and "syra-
cuse" Billy Ryan fought 20 rounds to
draw at New London, Conn, last night.
Harry Pollock OF New York was referee.
Burns was on the aggressive throughout,
while the Syracuse boy did a good deal
OF hopping around the ring. 1t was any
ones fight up TO the 18th. after which
both lads lacked sufficient steam to land
decisive blows. Both were rather weak
when they finally shook hands. The de-
cision was received with cheers. Jimmy
Maher OF Hartford and Pete Drago OF
Manchester were scheduled 10 go ten
rounds After the fourth the bout was
stopped, saving Drsgo from a knockout.
Kid Broad OF Cleveland and Abe Attcll
OF San Francisco fought is fast rounds to
a draw at St. Louis last night.
philadelphia jack O'Brien and Rufus
Graham OF Philadelphia fought six rounds
at the Broadway Athletic club. Philadel-
phia, last night The bout, which was
very tame one. was In every way In
James BurIando OF Walllngford got the
decision over Dan Reardon OF New Bril-
tain last night at the end OF the third
round OF their bout at Meriden, Conn,
scheduled for ten rounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
SUBMITTED ON BRIEFS

The case OF Sarah y. Briggs VS.. ohm
n Allen, town treasurer OF Warwick, was
suhmltted to the appellate division Of the
supreme court today on briefs on defend
ants demurrer.
damages for injuries 10 property by the
laving out OF highway. The town
claims the injury was committed by a
surveyor who is not on agent OF the
town.
lob s. Carpenter Is attorney for the
defendant and +. W Quinn and ID. a. Col
ton attorneys for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black: prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBY, Wig Maker md
Harworker. 1se fremont street. Boston
IL Is simple. safe and easily applied: con-
tains no lead polsons; use II once ana
you will never use any other. BLAND
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-21
A CARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
90 refund the money on o-cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II u
falls 10 cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25c-bottie 20 prove salts
factory or money refunded.
BLANpISe a BLASDIsc. KENroS. SMITH a Co,
. ". FENNEB. H. V. o'DoSNELL,
T.. Il. IuTuER