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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
MCCLELLAN
GIVES PART
OF SLATE
Three Tammany Leaders Get
Good Bsrihs Out Of Appoint
nentS.. ..27 Yet to Make.

New York Dec. 22-Mayor-elect Nc
Clellan announced four appointments last
night as follows:
City Observation-Disclosures keenan,
Commissioner OF correction-Francis j.
Lantry.
Fire commissioner-Nicho ]. Hayes.
Tenement house commissioners C.. T.
Grain.
OF the 80 appointments outside OF his
office staff which the mayor has, these,
with that of John j. Delaney for cor
poration counsel, heretofore announced,
leave 27 10 be filled Col. Mcclellan said
he might make further announcements on
Wednesday.
Three of these four appointees are Tam
many district leaders, which explodes
the report of couple of weeks ago that
leaders weren't 10 figure as department
heads.
Two appontees. Keenan, and Lantry,
held the same offices under Mayor Van
Wyck. Pat Keenan, Is known TO his null
titude OF admirers as the grand old man
OF Tammany, and I'm the recent municipal
campaign District Attorney Jerome spoke
OF him as one Of the fine old Irishmen in
Tammany who had kept their skirts
clean.
He is the leader Of the Sixteenth as
sembly district. He is 66 years old and
was born In Ireland on St Patricks Day.
His salary will be $l20 year
Francis j. Lantry is the leader of the
Tammany district and a brother OF Po-
lice Captain j. J. Lantry Mayor Van
Wyck appointed him commissioners OF cor
rection. and Lantry had the confidence OF
the Croker and Van wyck element. His
principal competitor for the office which
Mayor Mcclellan has now returned to
him was J. j Hagan. leader of the Nine
teenth district
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Phil Sheridans New City Sports opened
to large audiences at the Westminster
theatre. yesterday The company is
even larger and better than ever be-
fore, and the same can be said OF cos
tunes and scenery, and the corps of girls
who take part i'm the opening and closing
numbers are fair of face and form, and
are the. possessors of good voices. They
are also seen I'm a number OF well ex-
ecuted marches.
The performance begins with a musical
buriesque. entitled maids oil SIAM" i'm
which the old time favorite Miss Crisse
Sheridan assumes the leading part. This
is made all the moro enjoyable by the
wor kof the Speck Brothers, lilputlan
comedians and acrobats. who take the
part OF servants. and they make no end
OF fun. and their comedy sparring act
is as funny as anything seen on the
stage for many a day. They also take
part in the closing number and here
they make fully as much more fun for
all. They are very clever and active
team
Adelaide Marsden opens the olo with
a number OF we'll selected Illustrated
songs, which she renders In a most
pleasing manner.
Renzetta and La Rue, comedy acrobats
have a good turn and meet with a hearty
encore.
The Pan-Amertcan Four are good
singers, and probably would make a
much better impression II they would
cut out the cemody element OF their act.
Palfrey and Hilton have few rivals as
bicycle riders, and they too, were OBJ
liged to respond 10 hearty recall.
May Curtis. n winsome little lady.
made a decided hit with her songs, and
Phil Mills and his partner Ruth Beacher.
have a pleasing comedy sketch to close
the olio
The whole closes with second act
of the opening number. and the bill as a
whole, Is sufficient TO send all home i'm
a most pleasant frame of mind
The bill Is a clean one and full of
snap and ginger, and can he seen every
afternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
"CHECkERS" COMING.

Checkers" will he the holiday, attrac-
ton at the Providence Opera House. II
comes here from it's New York and Chi
cago successes and remains throughout
the week with an extra matinee on New
Years day.
This II the play which the critics OF
both cities named have pronounced one
OF the few real hits OF the present theat-
rical season.
= IT will come with the endorsement also
OF the public. and. Judging from the in
quiries at the Opera House box office. II
V III duplicate in Providence the financial
triumphs II won I'm New York and Chlca-
go
Checkers" Is the dramatization Of
Henry NJ Blossoms book of the same
name, and is declared by Mr.. Acton Da-
vieg fthe n. Y. Sun 10 be even superior
60 the book II has been tersely described
as a tale of love and luck. The magazines
have commented upon its popularity. and
the Honorable William G. Whitney has
said Of a.: Checkers is the best racing
play I have ever seen" Thomas w. Ross
will head the cast and be supported by a
company OF about one hundred and nifty
people. The sale OF seats will begin on
Thursday morning OF this week. and the
engagement on nexS-Monday night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

propriety OF getting two pianos He op-
posed the idea Of two pianos In vigorous
style and I'm order to let folks cool of a
recess was taken. Then Mayor Humes,
and members OF the city council trooped
in. and the mayor was asked to say a few
words He spoke briefly. Fred r. Newell
spoke eloquently and then turned his bat
teries on Mr. Bowker for opposing the
two pianos Suddenly Mr. Newell switch
ed OF and In neat and earnest words told
the assistant engineer how much his
work for the department and the associa-
ton was appreciated and presented him
with an elegant gold badge
Assistant Chief Engineer Bowker slow
ly realized the meaning of the piano
game and getting his second wind earnest
ly thanked his friends. Capt. John II.
Barber added some pleasant words and
then there was an oyster supper and a So
cial hour
Prof Kenyon OF the Lynn High school
gave an illustrated lecture on The
Eclipse Expedition" under the auspices
of the mems League of the Baptist
church last evening.
At last nights meeting of Court Cen
trail, f. of A., the annual election OF offi-
GERS took place There was considerable
rivalry evidenced In the election. Charles
Vaughan was chosen chief ranger and
DIR. #. H. McNally court physician
The Philharmonic band elected officers
last night as follows: Pres. Henry Hean-
oise; vice president, Joseph Briefly: sec
retary. John Reading; financial secretary
and treasurer Joseph Lanthier; tanitor
and property man, A. Winchner; leader,
w. G. Browning.
A banquet will be held on jan 11th. at
the Central Falls hotel on Broad street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
C,VICS CLUB MEET
Fifty Young Men Attend Meeting In Central
Congregational Church.

About 50 young men attended the meet
ing OF the Civics club in the vestry Of the
Central Congregational church last eve
ming for the purpose OF studying town
government.
The audience first listened TO a short
address on Town Government" by r.
w. Burbank, ex-attorney general. and
then proceeded TO apply their knowledge
by holding a mock town meeting and
electing officers.
The club Is branch of the Young
Peoples society of the Central Con-
gregational church and was organized
Dec I. for the purpose of studying popu-
lar government II proposes to take up
the study OF the different phases OF civil
government in America, and last evening
began with the town meeting, which was
the first form OF government attempted
by the colonists. At each meeting a
short address on the form OF govern
ment being studied will be given.
The club was called to order at s:15,
President Jackson presiding. The con-
stitution and bylaws of the club drawn
up by the executive committee were
read by Secretary Wilcox and adopted
by the club. Ex-Attorney General Bur
bank then addressed the club on town
government, advising the members how
to start their mock town meeting.
The motion TO inaugurate town gov
ernment among those present was begun
at once by making a canvass of those
present. This list OF names was divided
equally. the persons whose names APP
peared In one half being styled Demo-
Gratis and the others Republicans. The
reading OF the 'voting list" caused much
merr1ment; for II not infrequently hap
pened that a staunch party man I'm state
politics had been included In an opposite
parfy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
Band MADE
"JACKIES"
H0MESICK
Transport Fitzpatrick Bound for
Philippines Lost Sev3n Mon
Before Leaving Dock.

New York Dec. 22.-At 1918 o'clock
Sunday morning the transport Fitzpatrick
hauled out from the auartermasters pier
at the foot of wall street for the Philip
pines. troopers cheering and the band
playing.
There were on board Col Edgerly and
nearly zoo officers and men OF the Sec
ond cavalry besides number OF the of
ficers' wives. children and servants and
a list of passengers travelling by permis-
sion OF the war department.
Mrs Leonard Wood. wife of Gen. Wood,
dd not sail. and her change of plans Is
assumed to mean that Gen. Wood ana
Maj. Scott are soon coming back
The Kilpatrck's signal flags hung imp
in the downpour. the pier was crowded
with weeping women. harbor whistles
screeched and the band struck up The
Girl | Left Behind Me"
Clerk j. NJ. Harrigan OF the shipping
commissioners office, who had been
working 20 hours 10 sign the crew of lS7
hands, rushed TO Sailing Master George
O. Rogers.
the band plays any more. admonished
Harrigan. "or the crew will get the home
feeling There are four hremen and
three seamen missing already The band
always makes sailors homesick, and
they'll jump ashore before you know II.
AS the transport cast of her lines n
woman squeezed herself through the
crowd and waved franuc 1areweh 10
Freddy"
of Castle Willpms the men OF the
Eighth infantry battalion gave the troop
ers a salute. Panama for yours, yelled
back the cavalrymen.
wait for stragglers and 10 search for
stowaways.
While there were no desertions. yet
many OF the troopers ran the guard on
Saturday and climbed the piles consu-
tuting the rack of the Wall street ferry,
whence they leaped to the ferryboats run
ming 10 Brooklyn. A free ride 10 Brook
lyn and back TO the Bowery Via the
bridge was their program for lark.
They came struggling back yesterday at
ter the ship had sailed.
Before the Fitzpatrick got away stow
away was found He was John sam
uels said TO be West Pointer. anxious
10 sec service in the Philippines lie
wore n soldiers uniform. He was sent
to Governors Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
Little Ones In the ChIIdrens'
Friend Society Home Stricken
CONDITION VERY PROMISING
Theory Advanced as 10 Cause Institution
Guaranteed, But They VIII Enjoy Christmas

During the past week II cases of scar
let fever have occurred at the Providence
Childrens Friend society at 23 Tobey
street Little tots in age ranging from
fve TO ten years are stricken and are
now under the care OF trained nurses.
Those who have been stricken are; Susie
Sanders. age 6; Ethel Drew. age 6; Ada
Hanfer. age 6: Florence Gladding, age 8;
Bernice Kenney. age 7; Stethina Dawson.
age 8: Gertrude Nieldage, age s; Ethel
Briggs, age Q; Mabel McCauley, age 3;
Ella McCauley, age 10; Charles Simpson,
age 10.
r. s. Wilcox and from reports all are
progressing as well as could be expected
under the circumstances.
The FIRST signs OF the epidemic occurred
on Monday night last and the caseY from
that time grew In number. The theory
of the epidemic as advanced by some Is
that one OF the other children who were
taken to the hospital few weeks ago
returned to the home, and IL was perhaps
through her the disease gained foothold
At the present writing there are 90 chill
dren in the home, but they are being care
fully watched while the place is under
quarantine. What will prove TO be very
pathetic is the fact that the elaborate
Christmas exercises 80 dear TO the nttle
ones OF the institution will have 10 be dis,
pensed with, although they are assured
that some entertainment will be provided
for them, but which they will have, Ta
certain extent to enjoy alone.
The Providence Childrens Friend so
ciety celebrated its 18th birthday last Oc.
tober. and during Its existence has done
much OF the needy offspring OF the city's
poor The matron. Mrs. G. #. j. Easter
brook. has been connected with the insu
tuition for number of years, and her ex
celent judgment and care, with the as
eistance of fve Or six attendants, ha'
made th~ home a most attractive place
for the inmates
The present board OF managers consists
of: President, Mrs. Frances Bates; treas
urer, Mrs Christopher Lippitt: secre
taries. Mrs. Horace Il. Jacobs and Mrs
John p Bucher
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
CONDENSED HINrs to HOLIDAY Shoppers


PROVIDENCE ART AND WALL PAPER
STORE, 1872 Westminster street.-Now
offering to shoppers half price sale
on imported and domestic oil paintings
and other studies. Frames ready and
made to order.
ALBERT y. DAVIS, aii Union street
Books Bibles OF all sizes. prayer books
and hymnals. dictionaries. ink stands.
diaries. calendars and Christmas cards.
This store Is filled with the most at
tractHe novelties.
CHERRY a WEeB's. 77B Westminster
street.--Most complete line OF ladies'
tailor made suits. cloaks. Jackets, shirt
waists, boas. etc. Most reasonable
prices and II has been demonstrated
that the most sincere consideration Is
given to the patrons.
JOYCE BROTHERS a CO.. corner Green
and Westminster streets.--Cash or
credit basis Full assortment Of mems
womens and children's complete out
fts at prices that are within everyone's
reach Of purse.
MENDENHAll'S, 141 Mathewson street
Beautiful display OF paintings, etch-
ings water colors, works In oil. any
making appropriate holiday gift.
MaeNAiR's, Florist, 322 weybosset street.
Flowers and green's of all descriptions
Reasonable prices.
MAcuLLAR PARKER CO., 1866 westmin-
ster street.-Full and complete line OF
play OF suits. Ready made and custom
department.
HARSON'S, 1876 Westminster street
Mems and boys hats and furnishings.
The shoe department has the famous
Walk over shoe.
O'kEEFE'S. corner Westminster and
| Eddy streets.-Millinery. cloaks and
suits. Full and complete lines. Lowest
prices
ARNOLD & MAINE, 93-101 Weybosset
street-Ths well known establishment
is unusually we'll prepared to accom-
modate the Christmas crowds. Fancy
groceries, Christmas candy. turkeys
poultry. fruits. nuts. etc.
, J. q. & S. M. KNOWLES, 91ssabin street
Anything In silverware. Opportunity tc
obtain sterling silverware direct at the
factory and at factory prices.
The M. ooETTiNG CO., 45s -4s1 West
minister street--Sofa pillows and pillow
tops make beautiful Xmas gifts Full
assortment here. other holiday novel
ties.
PEToW's MILLINERY STORE, located
at 397 MISUNDERSTANDING a specia
anti Christmas mark down sale. Grea
bargains in hats. boas. plumes anC
NUTS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
CENTRAL FALLS.

There was an interesting event at the
meeting OF the Veteran Firemens Relief
association last evening. Apart from
Chief Engineer Pstt II Is admitted no
one I'm the association takes greater in
terest In its welfare than Assistant En-
glneer Henry n. Bowker. The meeting
was called for the ostensible purpose OF
procuring pianos for the Are stations. So
well was the plan worked that Mr.. Bow
ker was led into an earnest debate on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
THE LIMITED TOOK"
MlIvyaukee's New Train Starts With
Bush.

The Southwest Limited. the Chicago.
Milwaukee & ST Paurs superb new
Chicago Kansas City train. took When
she made her initial trip Sunday night.
all the available space was taken, and
before noon yesterday all the sleeping and
compartment car sections had been taken
for last nights trip. An additional sleep
ing car was put on. and H. too, was sold
out
I'VE are pleased with the reception
and treatment we have received from
Kansas City and Kansas city people,
said General Passenger Agent Miller be
fore he left for Chicago. They have
shown appreciation Of our efforts 90 give
them The best Of service. and we think
they viii be well pleased with II. our
new train has started with a boom of
good feeling and we intend 20 keep II up.
n gives tho Milwaukee three 81 the best
trains in the country and we are proud
of them. Kansas city Journal. Tues
day. Dec s.
w w. Hall. n r. r. and p. A.. G. NJ
& 81. ?. Ry.. 3ss Washington street. Bos-
ton, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
$500 More Than Hall Fare From Chicago
Via Chicago Great Western Railway.

To points In Colorado Kansas, Mis-
souri,, New Mexico. Oklahoma and Texas.
Tickets on sale Dec. LIST and 18th. 1903;
and January 5th and 18th, 1904 For fur
ther particulars apply to j. p. Elmer G.
r. A.. Chicago. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

And was the Money-Title wedding a
success. Judged from the latest stand
ards ?"
Yes indeed IL took policemen 20
keep the mob from tearing down the ex.
terror decorations as souvenirs. ."-Cincin-
natl Times Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
One Fare Plus $500 from Chicago Round
Trip Rate Via Chicago Great West
ern Railway.

To points in Old Mexico. New Mexico.
Oklahoma Missouri. Kansas, Nebraska
and Colorado. Ample return limits. Tick
cts on sale Dec. 18th. 1903; Jan. 9Th and
10Th. 1904 For further Information APP
ply to j. r. Elmer. g. p. A., Chicago. Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
THE JOHN M. DEAN CO., at 7s5. a.

Westminster street.-Tnis eommodious
store contains everything that appeals
to the buyer-furniture. carpets.
crockery or clothing either on cash
or credit basis The choicest OF holi
day gifts OF sensible nature. One
piano given away every week during
December. coupon with every $500
worth OF goods purchased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

Look at that pufred-up thing coming
this wayl" said the first tack. as the
pneumatic tire approached.
1T u makes any attempt TO run over
me" said the second tack. 'T'll take the
wind out OF it.~--New Yorker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
TlLDeN-THuReER CO.. Corner We

TiLDEN-THUR6ER CO., Corner West
minister and Mathewson streets
Largest store OF its kind In the city OF
Providence or state OF Rhode Island.
Sole representatives for Gorham silver.
In this store is a really wonderful array
OF all that is beautiful In the line OF
jewelry, silverware, pictures, marbles,
etc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

r. /. ROSE CO., 66-7o Weybosset street
The name OF Rose stands for the best
Be sure you have IL on that bottle OF
wine or box Of cigars you intend TO buy
Many fine presents in the fancy grocery
department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

"Dabney has an awful attack Of indi-
gostion' -
How did he get n7''
He tried 10 eat up all the warmed
over turkey al once so II wouldn't come
on the table again."--Clexeland Plain
Dealer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

AT FOSTERS, the Christmas Corner"
corner Dorrance and Weybosset streets
Everything I'm the jewery line 10 be
found here-diamonds. rings OF all de-
scriptions. cuff buttons, clocks, table
value.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

300 Westminster street
This compare lively new store Is carry
ing complete line OF ladies' tailor
made suits. walking skirts. petticoats,
rain coats. little misses coats and
feather boas for old and young. These
are useful and really necessary pres
ents. so take advantage OF the stock
they carry.
JOSEPH M. MANN PIANO CO.. s47
Westminster street.--This Is certainly
the place to buy your pianos. II you
contemplate making present Of piano
at this season take a tour OF inspection
OF their large warerooms at the above
address. Their prices will interest you.
HALL a LYON Coat these well known
stores will be found a large assortment
OF useful holiday gifts that Will be JUST
the thing TO remember your friends
with. Prices are variable and you may
receive the prettiest OF articles from
25 cents to s2.25, and so on.
THE r. e. eALLoU CO., corner Eddy
and weybosset streets.-Full line Of
shoes-anything I'm this line They are
useful presents. II can't be denied.
When you are buying In this line go
and look over the stock that Is In this
store.
r. L. ROSE CO., 10 Weybosset street
The name OF Rose stands for the best.
Be sure you have IL on that bottle OF
wine or box of cigars you intend 10 buy.
Many fine presents in the fancy grocery
department.
EMERSON, THE JEWELER.-This store
is at the corner OF Westminster and
Franklin streets. The gift buyer will
find almost anything In the line OF jew
elry here, also other useful gifts. FTices
are decidedly attractive.
e. q. BRADY CO. Store at 400 wost-
minis ster.-Complete line OF mems suit
ings and they will make you up nobby
suit at most reasonable PRICE. They
know how to ft-both In price and in
the build OF the clothes.
BRYANT a sTRATToN, 357 Westminster
street--What's a better gift than a
course in a business college. It's some
thing thai the youngsters Of today
should have. II you have this idea in
mind stop in at Bryant & Stratton'
and have a talk with them and at the
same time look over their school
Wholesale dealers in wines and
liquors.
FRANK BROTHERS, III South MAR
street--wines and liquors. See thei
special holiday offer.
JOHN THE sHoEMAN, 3o3-3o6 West
minister street (opp. Grace churchj. -
Largest line of slippers In city; rubbe
| boots arctics. leggins. Christmas tre
ornaments. pictures and picture books
Don't forget the doll worth $10O an
you get 1t for 4sc. See the grab box
| &c a grab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

EMERSON, THE JEWELER.-This store
is at the corner Of Westminster and
Franklin streets. The gift buyer will
find almost anything In the line OF jew
elry here. also other useful gifts Frices
are decidedly attractive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
o'ooRMAN COMPANY, 7

)'ooRMAN COMPANY, TIE BIG
STORE, Westminster and Union
Streets. weybosset and Eddy Streets
One OF the largest department stores In
the city. where the holiday shopper
may find everything useful and or
namental Best OF quality and prices
within everyones reach. The most
sincere service. On the second noor OF
the Weybosset street side is Toyland,
which will surely repay anyone visit
there. It's the home of Santa Claus
and there the miniature minstrels may
be seen: also a representation OF Gus
ter's great fight. A day can be spent
in this large emporium and the shopper
be well pleased and have diversion
in the stress OF the pressing holiday
purcha asing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
THE J. q. eARNAeY CO., the "Barnab,

Corner" corner of Dorrance and West
minister streets.--Here will be found a
complete line OF mems. ladies'. misses
and boys outfits. A veritable Mecca
for useful holiday gifts. Right In tn,
main shopping district and easy Of ac'
cess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22
Heart Disease

Most Sudden and Dangerous OF
Ailments.
Or. Aunew's Heart Cure relieves In 30
Minutes.
stealthy az a thief IN the night. heart
disease heralds its coming only by the
deadly grip II lays upon its victims n
you have palpitation. short breath. smoth-
ering spells. or vertigo. do not delay the
use of DR. Agnew's Heart cure. II win
relieve every case IN 30 minutes and VIII
radically cure ninety-hve per cent ~
those affected II II a perfect remedy
for nerves and stomach.
Or. Aonew's Ointment cures ali skin
eruptlons, 35c.
SOLD Bv w. N. MEEK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

CHAS. S. BUSH CO., Weybosset and
Page streets Photo albums. calendars.
cameras Everything I'm the photo
graphing line II you're thinking OF
making a Christmas present OF a camera
see their stock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

GREoORY's BOOK STORE, i16 Union
street.-The largest book store n Provi-
dence, in fact In Rhode Island All
kinds OF books for the young middle
aged and elderly. Pay Gregory's a
visit when you are buying your gift
books II is worth your while.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-22

e. q. BRADY q CO. Store at 400 wost
minis line OF mems suit
ings and they will make you up a nobb,
suit at most reasonable price. The,
know how to fit-both In price and Il
the build OF the clothes.