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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
AT MRS. WHEELOC HOME.

An evenings entertainment OF a dis
tinctly refined and delightful character
was given at the home of Mrs Charles
Mheelock, 2S4 Wsyland avenue. last even
ing under the auspices Of the Evangelical
Young Nomen's Christian association OF
this city. With characteristic hospitality,
combined with a true spirit OF sltruism,
Mrs Nhee!ockhrrsnged long since that this
entertainment should be given. at her
home, for the benefit Of the associs ton
I'm which so much OF interest centres and
the result was that a large and represent
atiVe company gathered there last even
ing. The entertainment was OF literary
and musical character Mrs. Walter
Stokes Irons giving her charming lecture
entitled Two American Story Teilers"
and Miss Bertha StanhOpe, soprano. Miss
Milli<en. violinst. and Miss Sprost. pian-
list. giving delightGIl musical selections
The entertainment opened with a piano
solo by Miss Sproat after which Mrs
Irons entered into an entertaining talk on
the life, characteristics and works of
Henry Cuyler Bunner and Frank Stock
ton. thosv two American writers OF whose
creations We never tire because OF their
delicate sense OF humor. quaint original
ity and true New England flavor.
Some one has~sad that the best quail
ties OF a successful lecturer are familiar
ity with the subject. fine presence. an
easy flow OF ideas and fine sense of hui
NOR"
These qualities Mrs. Irons displayed 20
marked degree in her lecture of last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
PROOF IN PROVIDENCE
Should Be Decidedly More Con-
vincing to Providence People
than Proof from Utter
Strangers.

The statement which follows like all
that have preceded Il on this subject. is
from Providence. II Is not from some dis
tant corner OF the Union: Providence peo-
pie cannot finch from testimony like thl.
Mr. Ellison Plummer OF lN Fillmore
street says: Early in 1898. recommend
cd Doans kidney Pills through our Prov
idence newspapers after they had cured
me of an attack Of bscksche. which felt
like a dagger had passed through my
lolns. .lt was not the first time had
been attacked so, but II wa, the nr,t time
ever used Dcan's kidney Pills. They
cured me Up 10 date there have been no
occurrences and 7 am pleased 10 re-en-
dorse what said three years ago"
For sale by all dealers Price n cent.
Foster-Miburn co, Bunalo. \. Y. sol.
agents for the United states
Remember the name Dosn's and take
No substitute. taas 80 -.aa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Wstchemoket Free Public llhrsrv
held their annual family supper and gath
erinr IN the town hall last evening and
OF the ~ invited - were present
The anair was ~ the mosf informal
character ana was the most ENJOYABLE one
ever held under the auspices ~ this as
sociation.
TIE music for the occasion was furnish. .
ed from street organette, nanipulatcd
~ two cNpert Italians
The committee IN charge of the affair
were Mrs J J.. slocum. Mrs. James Rich
ards and Mrs. cyrus CON
Amung those present we're the Rev a.
W REler. who offered PRAYER Drior to
the feast
Mllcn Rrowu won't to Somerset .e,ter.
daN and pufD based u fast horse well
known about h~rr bv ths name ~
kitty" AID hs proposes 60 have = little
~ the run on Reservoir avenue his win
t~r should there BE- any more sleiching
lie also brought eith him nunbfr Of
valuable hound dors for Dennis Fenton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

evening especially in her charming inter
pretative readings OF both Bunner and
stockton
Burners story of Nice People" and
his sweet poem "One, Two, Three" were
delightfully."- given by Mrs. Irons as was
also Stocktons humorous story OF '''rhe
seven Devils in which the negro ds.
leet was admirably done.
Mrs. Irons lecture was interspersed and
supplemented by the following musical
program
Piano solo. ION the Lagoon" stern
berg Miss Sprost.
Violin solo. a. Hungarian Poem" b,
Serensde, Miss Milliken.
Vocal solo. "Drpheus with his Lutte -
Sullivan, Miss stanhope
Violin solo. Meditation" Miss Mill
ken.
Vocal solos. a. Absent" b. Mighty
lals rose" Miss stanhope
Miss Stsnhope's solos were given with
exquisite effect, as is her want and an
encore was demanded I'm each instance
The violin and plano numbers were al
so much appreciated.
AT the close or the entertainment the
company fingered for a social hour and
refreshments
Tea was served i'm the dining room
from pretty decorated table the follow
ing ladies assisting. Miss Grace Iawtou.
Mrs. Charles Wheelock Mrs Clarence
Guild, Mrs. Gsmwell. Mrs j. ID. T.
Jones Miss Harriet Tourtellott. Miss
Dexter. Mrs George ID. Gladding. Mrs.
Carey. Mrs Arthur w Weeden Mrs
Luther ID. Cobb Miss Maud Jackson and
Miss Pierce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
CLOCK LOCATED.
Stolen From Kingston, II Was
Found In The Bay State.

during last fall summer cottages In
Leohlhster' Mass. and al other summer
tts9tts in That part or the state were
broken into aud plundered. the methods
used being similar in an cases
lni- week walter r.. Seamons. formerly
~ this town. was taken into custody AZ
WINSTON, X u charged with breaking
and entering summer cottages there
The police learned that after leaving
lyeominster he frequently shipped goods
nagk, ana today Deputy SHERIFF John X
Wilcox " Kingston visited Leominster,
and With the local officers searched the
room in which Sesmons stopped when
ever he stopncd in Ieomnster.
a considerable LOT Of goods OF = uiscsl-
lsueous kind was found. among the ar
uclcs being 2 valuable clock recognized as
having been stolen at Kingston The rect
of the goods could not he identified
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

A widow in Kalamazoo. Mich. recently
came into possession Of 100000 She is
declared to be young and pretty as well
As rich and it is not strange that she
received 600 proposals within a few days
However, she says she will never marry
again a. her frst venture did not prove
fortunate. IL Is not unlikely, nevertheless.
that she will change her mind, now that
she is eligible game for European fortunes
hunters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

also invited TO accept invitations TO Sine
with someone they had never met hut IL
forehsnd 10 the gent they would
probably accept his hos sbitality.
Even this dig enough 10 end the Incl
dealt there and then for AN ordinary indi-
Nidusl-was not absorbed by the mer-
chant. lie succeeded through the third
party in obtaining sn introduction aud
the dinner took place
some people don't even know when they
are sat upon. and the incident reminds
one OF The Gibson picture, entitled Find
The man who is giving the dinner" which
presents a young blood. or who thought
ne Was, giving party. In which his only
attraction seems 20 be I'm the fact that he
is paying for IT,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

u is recalled that Governor Hogg Of
Texas during a visit TO New England was
wont TO talk much about the magnificent
resources Of the Lone Star State. Those
who heard him were not very deeply i'm
pressed, hut now that Mr.. Hogg has
made cool sS0OO00Oo out OF those re-
sources there are many who wish they
had taken his advice and got on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
DIED.

IIrTCHiNsON-In this city. 7th inst.
Thomas Hutchinson. IN the ssth year ~
lis age.
LiNSTROM In this city. 1th inst. Oiof
l.instrom. ascd a. years months
NIArGIiLlN-ln this city. the I'm Inst
Annie daughter OF the late charles
and Jane Mclaughlin.
TAYLOR-In pavtucket. the sth Inst.
Judge Taylor. in his soth year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

Al last the ways and means committee
of the house has realized that public
sentiment must be obeyed. however loud
and strong the protests OF the sugar and
tobacco interests may be The people de-
mand Just treatment for Cuba and lust
treatment Cuba will receive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

IT is hoped that Mr., Morgan will forgive
Mr. sehwab when the latter returns. Mr.
Schwab has certainly done the steel trust
proud at the fine receptions given him
by royal personages. 1t may be that at
Monte Carlo his quick brain showed him
that the way to win royal favor was to
patronize the chief source of royal rev.
pnue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
corpse,

Having aided in the passage through
the senate Of bill approprlating s., 500, 900
for a poStoffice in New York Senator
Aldrich may now deem the time ripe
for securing an appropriation for post
office I'm this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

So great is the demand for steel that
the steel plants or the country cannot
turn IL out fast enough. An excellent
authority says no orders are being ae-
cepted for foreign delivery. This situa-
tion is phenomenal and certainly doesn't
give much comfort to croakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

The enterprising English woman who
says she came TO the United States ito
help bury the new woman" will find
plenty OF MEN willing to act as pail
bearers bat she is likely 10 experience
insurmountabe difficulty In securing the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

is. IL Is to be- feared. on the toboesan
slide. Recently some one had the su-
daoity 90 ten tho truth about II as a
military organization aud now Il Is pro-
posed T. take from the members the
r'sh' Of exemption from Jury service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

BAD management rather than hard
luck seems 10 be- me chief cause of busl-
ness failures 10 this country. Statistics
just published show that during the past
year sevsp-tenths q those who failed did
not make proper use " their oppor-
tunitles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

Ihat bili introduced I'm the New York
assembly providing for the appointment
of stage censors possesses many Of the
elements of farce comedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

THE peace party in Great Britain
that favors frank concession OF full
Independence To the Trsnsvssl az a
sovereign state is too weak 10 effect
much. In Great Britain. therefore.
the country may be said TO be divided
between the party that advocates
peace obtained by concession OF self
government and the party that advo-
Gates the complete subsection of the
Beers now IN the field, to he followed
after the establishment OF peace by
such forms of colonial government as
may he deemed bsst."--San Francisco
Cali
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

There's but one number on the program
OF the concert of the powers-"IIow We
Love You, Uncle Sam"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

II seems Go be the purposs or s,,.
memocrs of ihc general assembly NOT
only to prcyen, The sdoption Of any amend.
u'eni calculated 10 make our divorce Laws
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

senator Dubois recent aud profound
silence leads to the suspicion that he has
discovered who General Wheaton is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

For 20 years the Triple Alliance.
which was negotiated by Bismarck
between Germany Austria and Italy
as a precaution against an attack by
France, has been the chief factor In
European diplomacy and the most
powerful influence for the preservation
OF peace. Its second ten-year period
is about TO expire. and there Is doubt
as Ia its renewal. That IL will not be
renewed Is indeed rather more likely
than otherwise. IL il interesting 10
consider what may be expected TO
happen should II be allowed to lapse.
There would OF necessity be shifting
or alliances, because not one OF the
great continental powers can afford
10 remain In state Of isolation. Each
Is afraid OF the other, and each Is
therefore anxious to enter into some
combination which shall be mutually
beneficial and which shall serve as
protection against the aggression OF
more powerful rival. "-Philadelphis
Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

The Ancient and Honorable Artiliery
c"srpans of Boston. an Organization ihst
record fha' D. brilliant and nm
damned ty the dust of blood or strife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

General Woodfords facts are decidedly
more convincing than Mr.. Chambers
fsnciful Action
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
90 1000 . . eo S><1
J OHAT OTHERS J
! MRE 81 YINc !
LC ssssssss &>~3

III the presidents daughter shall
attend the coronation as a mere spec
tator there can he no possible objection
10 her fathers decision TO allow hes
10 accompany Mr.. and Mrs. Reid"
Philadelphia Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

IF national gallery, entirely free
from political influences. can be- es-
tablished i'm this country, a gallery in
which IL would be an hoI,or for AN
artist TO have his work displayed a
wonderful impetus would be given
American art. Philadelphia Ledger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08
srArr or RHODE IsLaNn.
House Of Representative
Providence. February s. fq'2
PUBLIC HEARING

The Committee on Special f.eui4trffon
~ the House ~ koureseutsflr MIL hrrr
AT persons Interested in fhr resolution
entitled Resolution pf0rusuE tn Alu HI-
nelt o. thn Constitution ui Iin EIlf.." -
Committee Room Dr. State iinuss ist,..i-
dcnce. ou ThnrsdaA Echruufs ..h rIt
al H. 20 o'clock r W
JOSEPH n. EffNGANE
rlf.l.mtn.
VI We lOss Z Strllt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

How much foundat tion there il for
the manufactured sentiment i'm favor
OF removing the tarirf duties on Cuban
imports may be judged by the manu-
factured sentiment, from the same
sources, i'm favor OF taking off all
duties. The free trade touts and or
gans print columns of matter TO show
that the members of congress are over
whelmingly In favor OF revising the
tarin II only they were permitted to
vote on the question. They print this
stun with the greatest solemuity.
They vouch for II in all seriousness.
They aver with cross my heart and
hope 20 die enthusiasm that all con-
gress IL just dying for a chance TO re-
duce the tariff Well. III all congress
wanted To vote for reductions II could
do so. and nothing could stop it,
New York Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

Added 10 the other items OF dis
tress incident To the war I'm South
Africa comes the charge that the
government OF Great Britain has been
swindled out of millions of pounds i'm
the purchase OF horses aud supplies
for the army surely
for the honor OF the army
and the nation. there should
he thorough investigation and as
severe punishment as the law pro-
vides should be meted out TO persons
convicted of guilty psrticipa ton in
these colossal frauds. The legitimate
cost Of the war Is heavy enough with
out the payment of double prices for
supplies. Minneapolis Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

Prince Henry will be given an un-
stinted American welcome. But his
visit will ia no way interfere with the
Declare tion OF Independence the Mon
roe Doctrine, the constitution or the
ordinary course OF the American
people. We will extend him the recip-
procity OF good fellowship and the
open door of American hospitality, hut
outside OF that his visit Will have no
political significance. Memphis Com
mercial Appeal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

The coroner ought To be eliminated
from our popular administrative
scheme. Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-08

The most important claim he made
Tor lesisia ti0r, however, was In the
demand for the exclusion of the
Chinese from the Philippine Islands
II was shown more than wear ago
by Mr.. Allsyne Ireland that Chinese
labor WIS absolutely essential for the
better development OF this territory.
and the same opinion has been held
by all intelligent people sho have in
vestigated the subject. Mr.. Gompers
Is unreasonable after the dog I'm the
manger manner i'm resisting it, for
American labor can never be made
productive In that quarter Boston
Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-09

( the whole engine room in a roaring sheet
of flame. Hose could not be brought 70
/ bear. and the ships doom appeared TO be
sealed
Suddenly the beat Of the pistons ceased.
and q welcome sound OF escaping steam
was heard. Rushing about III the furnace
beneath the chief engineer had first stop
ped the engines ard then turned on ali
the steam cocks and drains. SO quick was
he that he escaped without being severely
burned The matches were closed down,
and the fire was put out almost IS rapidly
as it had begun
a story Of how man saved his own life
by lightning like rapidity of thought
comes from the gold regions Of Alaska.
A postman was traveling southwark last
sumner with valuable letters He met a
traveller lost and starving, fed him and
took him on with him.
That night he was awakened from sleep
by terrible blow upon the head Luck
ly his heavy fur cap saved his life he
sprang up and saw the other standing
over him with an axe The would-be
murderer hesltated an instant IL was
not 50 easy TO kin man awake and on
his guard II that second an idea came
70 ths postman.
Poor fellow he said. pitymsiv- He
must have gone crazy from cold and
hunger"
The other Dropped the axe. He was glad
10 be 50 wau out OK IL For the EeSt Of
the night the postmar watched. and all
the next day kept tie maduan wei in
front Of him. The latter acted the part
10 perfection and c-its insgi1ed that
his partner really believed ham 70 &c in-
sane He was grievously surprised when.
on their arrival a. the next port his la
tended victim hsn5ed hiu over q the
officer IN charge os the mounted price.
he IS now enjoying 1ourteen-year sen
tence.
Former Chief O. Po,.ce McClaughry. q
Chicago. had a weli-ieserved reputation
FOR extraorsinary. coolnass and ouickness
IN sine Of danger. AZ oue time. when hs
was chief warden q joliet sta-e prison.
h vas sitting aioue IN his oHsce When a
slishg sound behind him made him turn.
4 dangerous convict vas .ereering upon
hin. armed with an iron bar Don sou
move" Missed The TIE criminal n go
ing 70 set or Il have 10 XIII you
oh said 8fcciaushry 7 thought l.
vas tomorrow you we're going
The man looked at him II stupid zznAzs-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-09
FINE INSTANCES OF
PRESENCE 0F NND
Where Action Has Been as
Quick as thought.
IN WAR AND PEACE
Case of a Murderer in the Ice
of Alaska,
IN WAR AND PEACE

New York. Nov. S.-The New York
World says.
Great presence OF mind in cases of
emergencies. where lives hans upon The
thought ard action 81 seconds is Sc rare
IS 20 excite universal admiration.
Ones blood runs faster AT the story Of
the young Austrian artnIerist Who. seeing
3 sun trained rs accident on The spot
where his general stood during the army
Eianeuvers At Rembertova last year.
flung himself in front of the general JUST
in time 70 receive the fatal shot
A number Of other recent cases Of this
kind are on record.
4 party OF Remington's Scouts were
EallopfnE back To eheir column hotiy
pursued by a much superior force Of
Beers during the recent South African
sFar
suddenly they came upon a stn fence
OF barbed wire They had no wire CUT
! tey among them. 50 turned 10 right angles
and galloping along Il. looking for an
opening- Instead. they found another
fence running aJ right angles 20 The drst
They were hopelessly trapped
trooper named Foster suddenly ex-
tricated himself from the throng. He
pulled his feet rom his stirrlps, rammed
home his spurs and went at the fence as
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-09

hard as he could pelt The shock was
fearful The horse was killed the man
man hurled many yards over its head.
But the wires Were snapped. and the
others riding through the gap, picked up
the insensible body OF their comrade.
and escaped.
An unknown number OF people owe
their lives TO John Phillip Sousa. on one
occasion he was playing to an audience
Of 12.coo people at 81. Louis. when the
electric lights in the hall suddenly went
cut. Some one shouted Fire" and an
omiaous rustic made itself heard through
the gloom. Rap. rap. went Sousa' hat
on. and without an instants hesitation
the band burst forth into oh, dear,
what can the matter be-
The uneasy rustic turned to a ripple
Of laughter and when their air was rapid
~ followed by Wait TIL the Cloud RoH
BY a roar Of merriment showed that
the situation was saved.
BY just that quick thought a keeper
IN a Hamberg menagerie saved a COM
rades life which was apparently beyond
ell human aid a fun-grown tiger had
suddenly turned upon the cleaner who
had entered its cage II was between him
and the door. creeping slowly upon him
with steaIty STEPS and yellow. glowing
eyes.
The man. paralized with terror, stood
rouonless against the bars. There was
only one spectator OF the scene. and he
was unarmed. But quick with provided
him with better weapon than hot irons
or rifles A sharp hiss pierced the still
ness. just the sound that The great python
Of the Indian jungle makes when called
ready TO strike
The tiger heard it and its body ouiv-
cred. ard seemed TO grow smaller An
other hiss and the savage brute sank
down covering upon the floor of its case.
and thought no more Of the terrified man.
who lest no tine in escaping.
II may be remembered that the trans
port Rapidaa was forced BY FIRE 10 To-
turn 70 Birkenhead after starting wiki
troops and horses for South Africa. The
fact that the whole vessel. her cargo and
the lives OF al The crew and passengers
were not lost is due 10 the presence Of
mind ard magnificent courage OF one
nan.
The fire first broke out among some
stores near the engine room. and before
anything could be done. q couple OF greaS
drums Of paradn had burst, euvelopsnx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-09

, OF the matter, and Blore perished by his
own hand in less than a week after h
had taken possession Of his strange wdeu-
lrg
Another curious instance Of mania was
that Of a prominent resident Of London.
He was stricken with this strange fancy
that De posed a Georgians head 50 that
, every one who beheld him would not he
turned TO stone. lie therefore retired 70
a couple OF attios. 20 which he woaId
admit no one. ard. though DOUBTLESS he
might with propriety have been reiegated
% an asylum. his family respected his
bizarre within ard he remained religious
iv secluded Tor over three years when he
recovered his normal senses.
The victim through an accident II a
shastly disngursntut. weaithy Partisan.
made a vow never 70 b seer again -
mon- re kept 70 a special suite 4 rooms
r. his house. where Re was waited upon
by two vel trained. biinG sersants. who
we're the intermediates between himself
ard tn other members OF his household.
No exception was made even 81 the case
Of bis wife and children who. frefn day
OF his accident % that u hts death
uever again set eyes upon HIN
TIE late r. p whippse TIRE American
lecturer ard critic used q tel ~ an
eccentric view Yorker MO. aarirg read
q pamphlet oa iuu-rsr1rut as 4ractisaf
hy the mediaeFsi religious or5srs was
possessed rs an Irresistible lerira - cory
their procs,s .ire-th1izrh nct he 0@r ger
son Then Pc grained ~fh TIE assist
ance az ar elderly paupeT MO. n con-
sideration ~ handsome a1nulfv allowed
.o his Hife. agreed - 80 coranee IN a
srnali dungeon bust 81 TIE walls. T. thiz
cen De spent fou~ years < - 8fe be.lg
I'D through saaan aperture 80 confrivea
az n7i % permit q sighs q the voluntary
prisoner
A strange tan-y seizea a vsenaszs
vaichraake- sar7e yearE axe He sHut
himself ~ u - houss ard tla rs Death
seven years later. vas zerer aEzln s=ez
- usortal eyes Al TIE viusaEs zere
closely shEtrerad. ard sach coasznuui-a-
tian - he bad with ne es-si6~ verid
vas carsses cu after DARK throae n 80
aperture made 81 the ster. IL eor-lraei.
q so-re erssr- q zaFk AZ rs trade -
Which Re was an expert Tafches. cieczs.
ssc.. % % repaired hesng tzksr = and
returned shrouFh The szzae srszl ope--
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