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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
THE WOMAN IN WHITE
BY WILLIAM w. COLLINS.


mother came here, after her second mar
riage she certainly established the village
school Just as II exists at the present
time But the old teachers are all dead,
or gone elsewhere; and no enlightenment
is 20 be hoped for from that quarter. The
only other alternative can think Of
At this point we were interrupted by
the entrance OF the servant, with mes
sage from Mr.. Fairlie. intimating that ne
would be glad to see me. as soon as had
done breakfast
'Wait in the hall" said Miss Halcombe.
answering the servant for me. IN her
quick. ready way. "Mr. Hartrfght Will
come out directly I was about TO say.
she went OH. addressing me again, that
my sister and | have a large collection Of
my mothers letters, addressed TO my
father and TO hers. In the absence OF any
other means OF getting information, ] will
pass the morning in looking over my
mothers correspondence with Mr. FAIR
lie He was fond OF London. and was
constantly away from his country home;
and she was accustomed at such times to
write and report 10 him how things went
on at Limmeridge. Her letters are fun
OF references TO the school in which she
took so strong an interest; and think II
more than likely that / may have discov-
cred something when we meet again. The
luncheon hour is two. Mr.. Hartright.
shall have the pleasure OF introducing
you TO my sister by that time, and we
will occupy the afternoon in driving
round the neighborhood and showing you
all our pet points Of view. Till two O'Clock
then, farewell"
She nodded 20 me with the lively grace.
the delightful refinement OF familiarity.
which characterized all that she did and
all that she said and disappeared by
door at the lower end OF the room As
soon ms she had left me. I turned my
steps toward the hall. and followed the
mt fnr q rat a
the presence OF Mr. Falrlie.
Ny conductor led me upstairs into
passage which took us back 20 the bed
chamber I'm which | had slept during the
past night: and opening the door next TO
IT, begged me 10 look In
81 have my masters orders to show you
your own sitting room. sir" said the
man, land 10 inquire II you approve OF
the situation and the light"
(To he continued)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
WHAT is GOING ON IN
THE LOCAL WOMEN'S CLUBS.

kindly thought and care for those women
whom hard necessity has forced into the
battle as the bread winner for the home,
At the close OF Mrs. Gregory's paper
a humorous selection was recited by
Mrs. W. II. Phillips, after which the
meeting adjourned. A dainty tea was
served by the hostess at the close of the
formal program.
ARDIRHEBIAH CLUB
The Ardirhebiah club met at the home
of Mrs John Backus, Blackstone street.
on Tuesday afternoon with the President
Mrs Charles A. Russell. I'm the chair.
The subject of the meeting. Norway,
Sweden and Denmark" was presented
in two extremely we'll written and enter
tanning papers by Mrs. Emerson T. Blake
and Mrs Charles \. Eddy.
Mrs. Blake's paper dealt with THE
Ruling Houses OF Norway, Sweden and
Denmark" and traced the reign of the
various kings and queens from SEQ down
to modern times.
Mrs. Eddy followed Mrs. Blake giving
a most entertaining story Of travels In
Norway and Sweden, dwelling upon the
varied and wonderful scenery OF the
country as we'll as it's peoples
The next meeting of the club will be
the annual meeting, at the Irons resid-
ence. 447 Friendship street
At this meeting the annual reports will
be presented and officers chosen for the
coming club year.
The last meeting Of the club OF. the sea-
son, will be held at the residence Of DR..
Dan o. King, 1903 Elmwood avenue, on
the afternoon OF April 2lst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
BRISTOL.

It Is certainly amusing 10 read certain
articles that appear quite frequently in
snme OF the daily papers relative 10 what
Is doing and what Is going to take place
at the Herreshoff's works regarding the
new cup defender Now date has been
fixed for her launching which is simply
guess work
The large circle OF friends OF ex-Ideu-
tenant Governor Wardwell are very much
pleased to know that Mrs VIM. r. c.
Wardwell. wife OF the ex-lieutenant gov
ernor, whose condition has been critical
for several weeks past. is somewhat i'm
proved
Mr. and Mrs William Payson, who
have been travelling I'm tho West Indies
the past three months. returned home
yesterday much pleased with their trip
Colonel John II. Bailey. Jr.. command
Ing the Bristol Train OF Artillery, has
declined n nomination for recollection and
the committee on nominations from the
company Is seeking a candidate who will
fill the position as colonel The present
| commanding officer regrets very much ir
being compelled 10 decline another nomi-
nation, but his business affairs are OF
such a character that IL will cause him
TO give more attention 60 them.
Captain Nettleton Of the schooner
| Caroline. which Is making great improve.
ments 10 his vessel, received yesterday q
| gasoline motor. which Is To be placed OF
| board.
MIR. Joseph Farrally Of the Brlsto
\ PhoniN has recovered from sickness "a
\ that extent that he leaves here today
/ for Ashvllle. n. G. where ho will remain
until sufficiently able 10 again attend tc
his business His many friends wish q
| speedy return.
The committee appointed az the last
4 council meeting 20 make inquiries into
the rights and cost OF locating a brdg,
across the main road TO tho railroad
1 track. running west, has commenced %.
duties Contractors have been loolNinr
over the situation.
Mr.. Walter Mason. who has been stop
ping here several days with friends
leaves here today for ST Augustine
Florida
The National india Rubber company Il
Ovcrrun with orders for rubber goods
IL never has had such an amount 81
orders for rubber clothing as At the pres
cnt time
Arrived here this morning schooner
Sunbeam. with cement and lime. to n,
landed Al Portsmouth landing
Flstfsh have commenced running AN,
in a few days hook ana limo hshlng vii
be INDUCED In.
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(Continued.)

at once related the circumstances un-
der which I had met the woman I'm
white. exactly as they had occurred; and
/ repeated what she had said 10 me about
Mrs. Fairlie and Lmmeridse House,
word for word.
Miss Halcombe's bright. resolute eyes
looked eagerly into mine. from the begin
ming of the narrative to the end. Her face
expressed vivid interest and astonish-
ment. but nothing more She was evident
ly as far from knowing OF any clew to
the mystery as / was myself.
"Are you quite sure OF those words re-
ferring TO my mother?" she asked.
quite sure" replied "Whosoever she
may he. the woman was once at school in
the village Of Limmeridge, was treated
with especial kindness by Mrs. Fairie,
and. i'm grateful remembrance OF That
kindness. feels an affectionate interest in
all surviving members OF the family. She
knew that Mrs. Fairle and her husband
were both dead. and she spoke OF Mrs
Fairlie as II they had known each other
when they were children"
"You said. think. that she denied be-
longing To this placer
Hampshire"
And you entirely failed 10 find out her
name?'
"Entirely."
Very strange. 7 think YOU were quite
justified, Mr. Hartrght. in giving the
poor creature her liberty for she seems
TO have done nothing in your presence 10
show herself unfit 10 enjoy IT. But wish
you had been a little more resolute about
finding out her name. We must really
clear up this mystery, in some way You
had better not speak of II 10 Mr. Fairlie.
or TO my sister. They are both OF them. ]
am certain. quite as ignorant OF who the
woman Is, and OF what her past history In
connection with MS can be, as ! am my
self. But they are also, in widely different
ways. rather nervous and sensitive; and
YOU would only fdget one and alarm the
other TO no purpose. As for myself. | am
all alame with curiosity. and / devote
my whole energies 10 the business or dis
covery from this moment. When my
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
HALF RATES TO FLORIDA.
For Settlers and Homeseekers via Sea
board Air Line Railway.

Every Tuesday in March and April.
tickets VIII be sold 20 settlers and home
seekers for one-haf the regular fare plus
s. 90. by the SCaboard Air Line Railway.
10 Ellenton, Manatoe and Braidentown.
i'm Manatce county. Florida.
Manatcc county H. on the west Goa 81 OF
southern Florida. well below the frost
line. and Is the most fertile region I'm the
state. There are thousands OF acres ~
rich land unoccupicd and capable OF pro-
duclng from $500 10 $1,000 an acre I'm early
vegetables the first year they are cul-
ti.ated These lands sell for $50 10 $3.50
an acre Land not so good. but still very
lroductice. sells az low as Si5 an acre.
\ ten year old orange grove Of FIVE or
ten acres u this country is fortune
The climate is delightful and the region
wonderfully healthy. There are several
PROGRESSIVE towns In the county.
TARPON FISHING on this coast il
the finest In the world u is the true
home OF thc Tarpon.
For Information apply 60 Charles l..
t.0ngsdorf Ncw EDF pass'r Agt SOC
Washington Street Boston. J. l.. Adams.
Gen. Eastn ACT. iiS Broadway. New
York. or Charles Y. Ryan. General Pas
senger Agent, portmsouth. Va.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
MOTHER and SON
ARRAYED ATLAW
Mrs. Schermerhorn Loses Case
Brought Against Her Offspring.
WANTED PROPERTY RETURNED.
She Claimed a Conveyance Of $4,000 to
Him Was Made 10 Him While
She Was Insane.
WANTED PROPERTY RETURNED.

winsted Conn. March 26--Judge VIII
liam S. Case, in the supreme court here,
rendered judgment in favor OF the de-
fence in the case OF Mrs. Charlotte Nj.
Gchermerhorn against her son. Alfred T..
sohermerhorn-and J. Dickman Brown. all
OF New York. and accepted the report
of the state referee, Judge Dwight
Ioomis. before whom several hearings
were held and sustained the defendants 5
demurrer 10 the remonstrance.
The suit was brought TO set aside the
conveyance made by the plaintiff TO her
son. Alfred. of the South Farms Inn
property valued at nearly 100000, and
the subsequent conveyance Of the prop
erty by the son to j. Dickman Brown.
The plaintiff declared she was unduly
Influenced and insane when she trans
ferred the property TO her son and that
Mr.. Brown acquired It with knowledge
OF her disabilities.
AZ one OF the hearings before Judge
LOOMS il was shown that Mr.. schermer-
horn while at Yale loaned to his mother
a total OF $4,000.
Judge Loomis decision was TO the ef-
feet that the plaintiff was of sound mind
and memory and fully comprehended the
nature and effect OF the givings OF the
South Farms Inn, and that no damage
had been occasioned 10 the plaintiff by
any of the acts or conduct compla ined Of
on the part of her son
Mrs Schermerhorn is the widow Of
Alfred A. Schermerhorn. Of New York,
who died in 1873. sleaving fortune Of
about S200. .000 Her father was the
founder of the South Farms Inn. and I'm
her youth she was famous as an eques-
trienne and beauty.
The suit just-de decided against her is
pne OF several brought against her son.
In all of which she has been defeated
Her son IL connected with a real estate
hrm In New York city.
About n year ago she sought to set
aside a deed to property I'm Southampton.
L. l., which she had signed over to her
son. Her contention was that az the
time she did so she was mentally incom
petent.
Later she sued her son 10 recover
5000 TO indemnity her for money she
said she had expended upon his educa-
tlon at Yale and 10 defray the expenses
Of his wedding tour n few years after
ward. In both cases the verdict went
against her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26

OF the blood. deranged digestion, liver
and kidneys In bad condition.; in thous-
ands OF cases rheumatism and neuralgia
commence their horrible tortures. Paine's
Celery Compound, used three or four
times day for the next four weeks.
will furnish the proper and needed ele-
ments Of life for the growth and repair
OF the whole body. IT will quickly
make new nerve fibre. nerve force, pure,
rich blood. Will bestow sound health and
long years Of life.
Mr. Elijah Bowman Of Caledonia, Mich,
says:
When ] think OF the misery and agony
I endured formerly and being entirely
cured by Paine's Celery Compound, l feel
indeed thankful for the discovery OF this
wonderful medicine. | take little OF
the medicine every spring. 1t brightens
n person up and drives all the laziness
out of the system. and makes one fee
cheerful and bright"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
FATAL RESULT.
William Safely, Jr., Died at 81. Joseph's S
Hospital Fell TO Vessels Deck.

William Gately. Jr.. who fell from a
staging TO the deck Of the schooner Den
nison at the wilkesbarre pier yesterday
morning. sustaining fracture OF his skull.
died at St Joseph's hospital at o'clock
I'm the afternoon.
Gately was 20 years old unmarried
and resided with his parents at 10
Mauran avenue, East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
The PARK LAKES.
Committee on Ordinances favorS Granting
Permission for Fishing In Them.

At a meeting OF the committee on ordi-
nances. held yesterday afternoon, favor
able action was taken on the petition TO
the city council permitting fishing in the
lakes at Roger Williams park. subject to
the approval Of the park commission. No
action was taken on the school committed
amendment TO the ordinance, providing
that tho Anthony prize medals I'm the
high schools be awarded for excellence
I'm composition only. as the petition was
Withdrawn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
SPRING TlREDNE IS
Is Cause d By Unhea thy Action
OF the Liver and Kidneys AS
sisted By Starved Blood and
aPOOr Circulation.
Paine'S Celery
Compound
NouRlsHEs THE LIFE STREAM ANc
STRENGTHENS EVERY ORGAN
OF THE BODY.

The great virtues OF Paine's celery
Compound are abundantly manifested In
the spring. It Is medicine compounded
especially to brace the nerves, TO sus-
tain heart action, TO cleanse the blood
and keep the stomach. liver and kidneys
in vigorous health.
In the springtime the effects OF the
winters work. the worries OF business
no sehold cares and the severel changes
OF temperature all conduce 20 weakened
and innamed nerves, insomnia, poverty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
CHEAP aArEs TO PACIFIC COAST

The Nickel Plate Road will sell daily,
February 18th to April 3Oth. special one
way tickets Buffalo, n. y. to Pacific
coast points at H2.00. special rates also
TO other points In far west this side OF
Pacific coast Mr.. l.. Z. Burgess n. r.
Il. Agt.. 25s Washington ST., Boston
Mass, will be pleased TO give rates and
full information TO any desired point. a
postal card will do. Write today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
JEALOUS STEWARD.
Rev. Samuel 6rIftln Observed His 9Oht
Birthday Friends Give Him Easy Chair.

Rev. Samuel Griffin observed his 9Oth
birthday yesterday In the evening a re-
ccption was rendered him in the vestry
OF the Hope street NJ, IL. church. which
was largely attended.
Rev. J. j. Woolley OF Pawtucket made
an address. touching upon the valued
work of the aged pastor In his more than
half century OF active service.
An easy chair was given Rev. Mr.. Grif-
fin 10y members Of the church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
BOAT LINE SOLD.
Seacunnet Steamboat Company's Property
Disposed OF 10 Philip W. IImy.

Philip W. Almy, OF Tiverton. has pur-
chased from Capt. julius c. Pettey a
controlling interest in the Seaconnet
Steamboat company. Capt Pettey ceases
TO be identified with the management of
the company. although he remains as
master OF the Islander
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-26
CAM p LIFE.

The Providence News Summer Resort
Bureau can supply you with guides TO
the very best sections Of New England
II you are looking for a good camp for
the coming summer. Excellent fishing
among the Maine woods and other sec
tions Booklets free to all applicants.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

hospital were beautifully decorated, the
work being done by several Of the nurses.
Pretty decorations OF green and red were
tastefully arranged.
The programme, which was arranged by
Doctor John Young Brown, Superintend-
emit OF the hospital. was as follows: Piano
solo. Doctor Pierce; song by nurses,
Aunt Jemima's Money: dialogue, Misses
Nellie Hilte Maude Daniel. Edna Haley
and Edith Porter: mandolin and guitar
duet. Doctor Mes and Mr.. Darde1i piano
solo. Miss Cora Brown; recitation. Louis
]. Booth; violin duet, Doctors Kirchner
and Junck; recitation. Miss Pierce; violin
duet, Doctors Krchner and Scott; recita-
ton, THE Irish Nurse" Miss Coleman;
piano solo, Mr.. Darden; piano duet, Misses
Dyer and Porter: recitation. THE Holy
City" Miss Bfske; recitation, Doctor
Pierce: violin duet. Doctors Kirchner and
Ecott; vocal duo. Misses Booth and Porter;
violin solo, Uncle Tom" Of Ward 4. Diyi-
sion 1; piano solo. Doctor Jmck: violin
duo 'The Arkansas Traveller" Doctors
Scott and Mr.. Dardenn: piano solo, Miss
Dyer.
The staff Of physicians and nurses num-
bers many talented singers and readers
and they. performed at their best for the
city's sick.
After the music programme all patients
received some little remembrance, many
of which had been brought to the hos
pital by their friends and relatives.
Oranges, fruit and candy were distributed.
The nurses with large baskets made trips
through the wards,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
STAR RECEIVES LOVING CUP.
Nancy Brown Company Presents
Token to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur.

Az the curtain dropped at the close Of
last evenings performance OF Nancy
Brown, the company gathered around Mrs.
Marie Cahill Arthur and her husband.
D. v. Arthur. and presented large triple
handled silver loving cup.
The presentation speech was made by
Edward w. Dunn. manager Of the COM
pany. and as he proceeded Mrs Arthur's
large brown eyes opened wide as she
wondered what 1t was all about. When
the cloth that yelled the cup was removed
she tried to speak, choked and then said:
Really. believe am going to cry
and cry she did.
The inscription on the cup was: ITO
Marie Cahill Arthur and Daniel v. Ar
thur as token of love and esteem by the
members OF the Nancy Brown company.
In his speech, Mr. Dunn said:
Every one Of US thinks the world of
you both. SO we have joyously Clipped In
to buy you little present fltly inscribed,
and honesty of our high regard"
Mr. Arthur responded to, the speech,
and after the members Of the company
bad gone to their dressing-rooms he came
to Mr.. Dunn and asked: Say, old man.
what did l say, any way?'
The names OF the f1fty-two members Of
the company and staff were engraved
upon the cup.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
MORE MONEY FOR DEFENSE
0FINSULAR. P0SsESSI0NS
Secretary Root Forwards to the
House of Representatives . Sup
plemental Estimate.

Washington, Dec. M-secretary. Root
has Forwarded to the House of Repre-
sentatives. through the Treasury Depart
ment . supplemental estimate Of $2.51s. 100
for the ;defensesl Of. the insular possessions
Of the United States. In his request the
Secretary says:
.Defenses for Porto Rico. the Hawaiian
Islands. Guam and the Philippines are ur-
gently needed itoyprotect the newly ac-
quired territory of the United States and
Government property to be stored there,
also to prevent interruption of cable COM
munication between San Francisco. the
Territory OF Eawaii and Manila.
This estimate Is submitted with the
object Of beginning the construction Of
these defenses at once at such insular To-
calfties as, are now the property Of the
United States or may become so before
the appropriation is exhausted, and of ac-
quiring additional land needed as sites for
defenses Of the Territory of Hawaii
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN

The Volunteers of America provided
materials for Christmas dinners for $40
families.
ST. Louis financial and industrial con-
Germs give substantial gifts to their en-
ployes.
City Counselor Bates rendered a de-
cision advising against honoring garbage
vouchers.
Inspector Branch called attention to the
protest he filed several months ago
against insane persons helping at the
boilers at the asylum and Roorhouse.
Plans were submitted for Russia's
Worlds Fair. pavilion.
Miss Stella La Grand, a waitress, re-
ceived Christmas tree loaded with 81
bills from the Hooligan Club on North
Eighth street.
staff officers OF the First Regiment.
Missouri National Guard. resigned. Re-
organize ton was discussed. 90
At the Christmas exercises. Miss Caro-
line L. Bryant. who recently resigned as
principal OF the Charless School, after
serving thirty-eight years. received testi-
monials.
John 8. Wennegen charged three
Chinese laundrymen with assaulting him.
one Of the Celestials choking him with his
queue. .
A dispensation from Rome allows Cath
olics to eat meat on New Years Day.
Attorneys try to suppress THE Desper-
ate Lord Darlington"
Wabash Worlds Fair terminals will
have many unique. features. and 5000 pas
sengers an hour. may be handled easily.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
HEIRS ASK
BRYAN'S DISMISSAL
Assert That in Taking Appeal He
Places Personal Interests
Ahead Of His Duty aa
Executor.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. A-Appiication
for tho removal Of William J. Bryan as
executor Of tho will Of Philo s. Bennett
was made by Mrs. Bennett and other re-
ssduary lesatees In the Probate Court to-
day on the ground that he had neglected
and violated his duties and because his
interests personally and as trustee arc IN
irnicaI to those Of the legatsss under the
will
In the petition is this paragraph,
'said Bryan. BY appealing from the
order Of the court admitting said will
and By prosecuting said appeal. - pre-
ferrins his own interests. ~ IN fndi-
vidual and a. an alleged trustee to ibis
duty as executor Of said win. and puts
himself and his interests as an indi-
vidual in antagonism to the legatees un-
der said WIN, to their interest a. such
legatees, and to his duties as such ex-
ecutor; and said conduct Of said Bryan Il
inconsistent with his retention In ofice
as executor under said will. and has
rendered him an unit and unsuitable per-
son to continue exercising the duties and
enjoying tho emoluments Of said ONCE %
The signers OF the petition are Mrs.
Grace Imogene Bennett, the widow, and
Mrs Della A. Bigelow Of waterville, N.
T.. and George A. Cable Of YonkerA
II.