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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
The EAGLES CONCERT.
A Most Successful Concert 6lvsn by the
Order at the Empire Last Evening.

Providence Aerie, No. 80. Fraternal Or
der of Eagles. gave most interesting
and entertaining concert at the Empire
last evening for the benefit OF the relief
fund. Many took advantage OF the occa-
sion and the house was crowded. all
seeming much pleased at the well bal
ancej program that was rendered.
The opening number was a tenor solo
by Mr.. Francis G. Conant entitled Car
nina" who rendered What's the Matter
with the Moon Tonight" ~ well de-
served encore. Helena O.. Paris OF Bos-
ton sang "A soprano solo, AN Irish Love
Song" with admirable effect. Miss Paris
has a clear. sweet voice and well pleased
the audience Mr.. Fred Kendall OF Bos-
ton then sang a baritone solo entitled
"Son OF the Desert" He has rich bari
tone voice OF which he has full control
He responded to an encore one OF the
cieverest artists on the program was lit
tie May Hayes. who won the hearts Of
the audience by her reCitations the first
being. The Royal Bumper Degree" and
responding To an encore by another hu-
morous dialogue piece
Mr. Edward HowiItt. as a monologuist
was most excellent and told number OF
most laughablc stories The Apollo quar-
tet OF Boston camc next on the program
and pleased the audience with their fine
vocal efforts. after which Miss Alice RCil-
ly rendered n mandolin solo with excel
lent effect
Mr. Fred Mack then gave some most
artistic Representations OF Stewart Rob
son, Dan DAILY and others which showed
clearly ne Is well up In the art OF mimi
cry. Miss Isabelle T. Ahearn. an elocu-
ZIONIST OF this city made a decidedly ex-
cellent impcrsOnation by her reading of
Celeste" which Is In connection with the
death OF Cigarette" character IN I'm
icr Two Flags" Her encore. q humorous
selection was well received. Mr. Arthur
Moore then rendered very excellent
banjo solo showing him n master of tn
Instrument Then followed Mr.. Joe Welsh
OF The Peddler company, who kept the
audience In a roar ny his artistic imper-
sonations of the Jewish character. Dr
Del Harta. late of the Metropolitan Opera
company. sang BY request The Holy
City" and created most favorable impress
sion. The concert concluded with n cor
net solo BY Mr.. Boven ". Church follow
al by n selection ny the American Rand
orchestra. which IL always pleasing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
FOR ANDERSONVILLE.
Govsrnor Ga vim and Party viii Leave for
GeorsIa Prison Pen hpril 70.

one week from tomorrow the delega-
ton 20 dedicate the monument erected AZ
Andersonville. Georgia. in memory or the
"a Rhode Island soldiers who died in the
prison during the Civil War will leave
this city on the Federal express for that
city. The monument will be dedicated on
the site OF the notorious prison pen where
so many Northern soldiers perished.
The monument Is now being set up al
Andersonville. The foundation In ready
and the stone. OF Westerly granite, will
be In place by the time the party from
this state arrives. The monument has
the arms OF the state In bronze on the
upper front. with panels on each side con-
tanning In bronze letters. an inch high
the name. rank. regiment and date OF
death. OF each OF the "a soldiers from
Rhode Island who are buried In the Ma
tional cemetery. adjoining the /. prison
grounds. victims OF the worst prison In
the south
The site OF the prison is now the prop
erty of the Woman's Relief corps, auxil-
larry 10 the Grand Army of the Republic
The organization has decided to the state
free Of cost, al the land needed for
markers or monuments In memory Of tho
men who died there
The Rhode Island party will arrive nj
Andersonvile at noon. will dedicate the
monument with an address by Rev Clay
MacCauloy. minister at Bell street chapel
this city. and by Gov GarVin in tho after
noon and will start on the return Joiir-
ncN az the conclusion Of the ceremonies
Or late in the afternoon. The party will
include Gov. Gnrvin. Secretary Of state
Bennett. General Treasurer Read. Speak
er Joseph T. Burllngame ~ tho house OF
representatives. the chairmcn OF the a.
nance committees OF the house and the
senate. who are Representative James II.
Arlington OF East Providence and Sena-
tor Alexander q. Crumb OF Westerly. and
come others
Two special cars n sleeper and dining
car VII be attached TO the Fedora Cx-
press. leaving this city at S.2l O'Clock ON
rvr-'T- - ~ rS,h The Federal eN-
r'ess runs t'a tt1rllm river. and will take
the party 8a fer as Washington, where
a stop ~ four hours will Re made From
Washington. the party will travel via the
Atlantic Coast line through Virginia.
North Carolina. South Carolns. into
Georgia 10 Andersonville. which Is In the
southwestern part % the state The trip
will cover about ieO rnller ON the return
trip. = four-hour stop will he made In
Richmond The party will rcach Ander.
sonville az noon on the @th. and viii
arrive home again sunday. May 3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
ACCUSED
PASTOR
DISMISSED
Rev. william Dixon Of Advent
Christian Church Accused Of
Plagiarism by Congregation

The troubles that have existed I'm the
Hammond street Advent Christian church
for more than a year have been settled
and Rev. william Dixon is no longer
pastor Of the church, his dismissal hav-
ing come about at a meeting of the
church held last week.
The action OF the church follows a sus-
the conference OF the denomina ton.
action that was taken at the meeting
OF the conference In this city.
The dissa tisfa ction with the clergy
man began with the preaching OF several
sermons which bore a strong resemblance.
i'm the opinion OF some of the members
OF the church. 10 similar productions of
Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman. a western
preacher OF some note. Mr.. Chapman's
sermons were printed I'm a western pub
lication. and II 30 happened that MEM
Der OF Mr.. Dixon's flock was a sub
scriber 10 this publication.
She read the ]. Wilbur Chapman ser
mons from time TO time as they appeared
and also attended service regularly at
the Hammond street church. Her sus-
picions were aroused by the apparent
similarity Of the gospel messages pre-
ments I'm public she had a member OF her
family who was a stenographer attend
church and take down the preacher y
words In shorthand. She then made a
careful comparison and brought the mat
ter TO her attention OF the other mem
bers Of the church.
An investigation followed and the mat
ter brought TO Mr.. Dixon's attention. He
was surprised that the charge should be
made. but admitted that In a few cases
ne had used some quotations from the
western clergyman and later exhibited
letter from Mr. Chapman giving him
permission to do The conference I'm
Its subsequent Official action recorded the
fact that Mr.. Dixon admitted TO that
body that this permission was not given
prior TO his public use OF the sermons.
The Hammond street church. at It's
meeting "Wednesday evening. by a vote
OF 80 to TO- formally dismissed the pastor
and the pulpit was declared vacant. An
other meeting OF the church Is to be held
this evening TO act upon the question
of the amount of salary that shall be paid
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
(ConfinnedN


IL tho highly appreciative feeling tow
took my arm of her own acord. No words
ard art and its professors. which IL Is the
consolation and happiness OF Mr.. Fair
lies suffering existence 10 cultivate. could
be easily shaken. Mr.. Hartwrlght's pres
ent proceeding would have shaken H. IL
had not done so-except I'm the instance
OF Mr.. Hartright himself
Having stated his opinion--so far.
that is 10 say. as acute nervous suffering
viii allow him TO state anything MIR.
Fairiie has nothing 10 add but the ex-
preston OF his decision. I'm reference to
the highly Irregular application that has
been made TO him. Perfect reposc of
body and mind being 90 the last degree
important in his case. Mr.. Fairlis will
not suffer Mr. Hartright 90 disturb tina {
repose by remaining IN the house under
circumstances OF an essentially Irritating
Fsiriie valves his right Of refusal pure
ly with a view 10 the preservation of
his own trsnquillity--and informs Mr..
IIartright that he may 60"
folded the letter up and put II away
with my other papers. Tho time had
been when I should have resented II as
an insult. I accepted II. now. as n written
release from my engagement. II was or
my mind. II was almost out Of my mem
breakfast room. and Informed Miss Hal
colmbe that ! was ready 20 walk with
her 20 the farm.
Has Mr.. Fairlle given you a satisiac.
tory answer7' she asked. as we left the
house.
He has allowed me to 60. Miss Hat
colmbe."
Che looked up at me quickly. and then.
for the first time sine I had known her.
a. ID. .f..
she understood hoR-lhe penn .---Ll-l.--.-
leave my employment had hc o. granted.
and that she gave me her symua thy.
not as my superior. but as my fIiond.
had not felt the mans insolent letter:
but felt deeply the woman's atoning
Kindness.
on our way 10 the farm We arranged
that Miss Halcombe was 20 enter the
house alone. and that I was 10 wait out
side within call. We adopted this mode
~ proceeding from an apprehension that
~ presence, after what bad happened
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
Son Declares the Head of the Stand
ard Oh CO. Has Been Restored to
Health by Playing the Game.
eHTocA7A1s,s.

New York. April 20.--John u. Rocke-
teller. head of the Standard OH company.
has found health tonic. and incidentally
hair tonic In the Scotch game OF golf.
IT seems that he and his physicians at
tribute his return TO health to the game.
John d. Rockefeller Jr,, arrived I'm this
city yesterday from California. where he
has been his fathers companion on a
health-seeking trip. Mr.. Rockefeller re-
ported that his father had made an as
tonishiug gain in health. which the son
attribute entirely TO the outdoor life led
by his father during his vacation. Mr.
Rockefeller Sr.. he said. had stopped OF
al Cleveland. o., TO visit friends.
"Golf--that Is the secret OF my father y
remarkable increase In health and
strength" said Mr.. Rockefeller. Jr. MY
father had played the game i'm n ollie
tante sort OF way for several years. but
never until the last few weeks had he
taken II UP seriously as health-pro-
moter.
.'The climate of California seems 10
agree perfectly with my father. and
have not seen him so robust In years.
and others were the opponents of my
father at golf. and II is n fact that he
made US play TO make n showing against
him
'T see that some OF the Western papers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20

are printing ridiculous stories about the
California climate having acted as a hair
tonic. | am surprised at such stories.
My father frequently played golf without
cap, letting the sun shine on his head
That of course, is an old remedy Tor
badness IL is n fact that my father 8
hair has begun to grow again, hut OF
course this is due TO his greatly improved
health and probably has nothing to do
with the California. climate
MY father found the golf playing so
much 60 his physical advantage that
there is no doubt he Will continue IL In
the East. lie says that the exercise Is
just what he wants. and then he enjoys
the game. I shouldn't wonder N he de-
veloped into quite an expert player.
"Dr Biggar, my fathers physician. Is
greatly pleased with the improved con-
dition OF my fathers health.
my father. by the way. owing To his
impoverished health. and the need he
feels for more nourishine food. has ex-
tended his diet to include various cereals
and portion OF meat daily The crack
ers-and-milk diet OF the last few years
Is. hope. thanks to golf, a thing OF the
past"
The head OF the oil trust Ia expected
In this city today. He had planned to
arrive at his home. No 4 West Fifty
fourth street. last night. but telegrapheo
that he would remain in Cleveland over
Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20

in the church yard the evening before.
.,ight have the effect Of renewing Anne
Catherick's nervous dread. and OF render
ing her additionally dlstrustful of the
advances OF lady who was n stranger
TO her Miss Halcomhe left me- with the
intention Of speaking. I'm the FIRST in
stance. TO the farmers wife (of whose
friendly readiness 10 help her I'm any
way she was well assured). while | wait
ed for her I'm the nelghborhood OF the
house.
had fully expected 10 be lef, alone
for some time. To my surprise. how
ever, little more than Ave minutes had
elapsed before Miss Halcombe returned
Does Anne Catherick refuse To see
your asked, In astonishment
Anne Catherick Is gone" replied Miss
Halcombe
Gone"
Gone with Mrs clements. They both
left the farm at eight o'clock this morn
ing"
I could say nothing--I could only fee
that our last chance Of discovery had
gone with them
"An that Mrs Todd knows about hei
guest. l know Miss Halcombc went ON.
and it leaves me. as ~ leaves her. In the
dark They both came back safe. las,
night after they left YOU and they
passed tho first part ~ the evening with
AIR Todd's family. as usual Just before
supper time. however. Anne Catherick
startled them all by being suddenly seized
with faintncss. She had n similar 81.
tack, of a less alarming Kind. on the day
she arrived at the farm. and Mrs. Todd
had connected A. on that occasion. with
something she was reading az the time
in our local newspaper which lay on the
farm table md which she had taken uu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
KATE cuNNINGHAMs CASE.

"One OF the best known cases ~ recent
years. which Illustrates the fear OF cats.
is that Of Kate Cunningham. to whom
the attention OF Bellevue hospital physl-
clans was directed. This woman when
a child had seen cat go mad. as she
called ~. The animal ran through the
rooms where she was living. overturning
everything that Il could, and finally died
I'm agony. Ever since that occurrence
the woman was seized with hysteria at
the sight OF a black cat.
The disease manifested itself by n dis
placement OF her Jaw. So that she APP
pcarei 10 have lockjaw. Several times
he visited Bellevue hospital. and her
ase vas a puzziins one until a young
surgeon. by some method OF hypnosis.
convinced her that her Jaw was not dis
located. and by touching IL restored the
maxIllary muscles to their normal fune-
ton Of holding 81 In place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
DOCTORS TALK
or "CAT fear" !"
They Find Many Cases Of tho
Peculiar Hyst0rla.
RAp0L CON | SUFFERED FROM IT
Doctors Dscl,rs the Disease Exists and One
Believes Il Is the Result Of parapathy.
Corbln's Deer Park.

New York. April D.--Physicians and
psychologists were yesterday hunting
among their records for cases OF "cat
fear" the latest thing in the way of dis
eases, I'm which DIR. 4. Weir Mitchell, OF
Philadelphia. Ia interested The Quaker
City physician and nerve specialist has
sent out questions 20 members OF the
medical fraternity and 10 students as
well. In his inquest for information about
genuine cat fear"
The doctor does not mean the kind
which merely causes the sufferer TO say
Scat" hut the creepy dread which
comes over one when he or she feels that
a cat is present yet cannot be seen. The
hero Of Poes story OF The Black Cat
had IL to- perfection. II anybody has the
shIvering sensation when he thinks about
cats or is troubled with the suspicion that
mewhere behind the portieres or down
In the back yard Grimalkin turks, the
Philadelphia doctor Is ready TO immorta-
lie his fame.
Those In this city who follow such mani
festations said that the disease actually
existed. One described 1t as result of
parapathy;" another as "a peculiar form
of hysteria," and n third defined II as "a
mysterious and morbid fear"
To the question, Has anybody seen
cat fear7" many replied in the offlrma-
tive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
NEGLECTED. COLDS

are dangerous Use The Andrews only
Warranted Cold cure. 10 cents at drug
sists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
PLUMBING
mo uNcERIAIN SOUND"

In heard about SCLPHO NAPTHOL
It's merits Hs a perfect cleanser and Buri
ner have the true ffrfr; it ti--'-- -tts-t-St-Fs
I'm quality and ~ reliable even where the
~rosf u7srntt7rv conditions prevail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-23
LONG PRESIDES.
Former Secretary in the Chair
at MOhOnk Indian Conference.

Lake Mohonk, N. Y. Oct. 23.-The Mo-
honk Indian conference opened its ses-
sion with John D. Long in the chair.
In his opening remarks Mr.. Long dwelt
on the brighter and more hopeful
phases of the situation among the In
Rico and the Philippines where he said
highly gratifying progress has been
made in education and general enlight-
eminent. He did not favor the idea of
placing the permanent control OF the
schools in the United States Dependent
cies under the civil government, but
thought a large measure of authority
should be left with the people them
selves.
A summary of the work of the indian
bureau for the past year. prepared by
Commissioner Jones. showed that 28,41l
Indian pupils are now enrolled III
schools. Twenty-onee agencies were re-
ported as having been abolished during
the year and the Indians placed under
bonded school superintendent. During
the year inherited Indian lands were sold
to the extent of 44.494 acres at an aver
age price of $17.01 per acre, aggregating
over S750, 000
Mrs. Alfred R. Page of New York told
of a recent conversation she had had
with the Apache chief. Geronimo, saying
that She believed the old warrior had
been soundly converted Miss Sibyi
Carter of New York. who founded the
lace industry among the Indians, spoke
of the growth and success of this indus
trial feature
superintendent PEARS of Haskell in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-23
New York Stock.

Wall Street New York Oct. 23-STOCKS
The wide opening in Amalgamated Cop
There were simultaneous sales of 10 500
shares at SSs< down to 3412, compared with
36H last night Subsequent sales were in
1.O0O snare blocks with rally to 3512, fol-
lowed by feverish fluctuations. The move
ment was based upon the reported decis-
ion OF the company to close down its
works in Montana until the decision
appeal of pending litigation: The tone of
the opening market generally was heavy
and apathetic with quite uniform de-
clines of about Il point Union Pacific,
St Paul Atchison and Sugar showed
rather marked depression with large frac-
4ional declines.
The market wavered during the first
hour, the heavy transactions and wide
ffuctuation in Amalgamated confusing
operators: The general market after stiff
when Amalgamated Copper fell back to
S49s. A later recovery. in this stock TO
above helped other stocks a trifie. but the
trading in the general list was light.
The feverish tone of Anna lgamated Cop
per kept the market unsettled. Its de-
yer and Rio Grande. Smelling and Pressed
steel Car preferred lost point Colorado
PB Bop5s wled peG9xey and e Cast
Copper recovered to S5ss. Erie first prefer
~ points and Evansville and Terre Hauts
! points.
Bonds were quiet and firm at noon.
Some of the specialties responded to
small buying orders, but the standard
BLOCKS were HfeIeSS though frmer. The
rather small losses of the morning were
made up and St. Paul showed a recovery
Of point from its lowest. Car preferred
rose point and Northwest H. points
Boston. Oct. 2S.-The interest of brokers
and their clients today centered in copper
shares in view of the shut down of Anal
gamated properties, ordered yesterday az
ter the decision against the company by
the courts. Amalgamated Copper opened
on the stock exchange at "a. loss of pa
points from yesterdays closing price.
There were frequent sales, the price
touching 355A and the stock was feverish
and irregular in the early transactions
Though 1000 shares were sold during the
first half hour, the opening price was the
lowest.
Copper range opened at 421z decline of
IL points. Later the stock fell to AZ;
two speciaities trading was lifeless.
Outside of the steady buying of Amalga-
mated Copper little developed The fore
Enade up, but fresh selling orders came to
Hand and it eased off again. Anaconda, a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-23
Ready-to-Wear
Section

8 SILK WAISTS-White, black
and white, champagne, light blue
a variety of styles, prominent
among them being cluster -tucks,
hemstitched tucks, wide tucks to
give broad effect, Duchess fronts,
fancy stocks-These are repriced
from $500. $3.50 and $500, to the
very low price of. each. -. $3.50
4 SILK WAISTS white, 1 green,
tucked fronts, fancy stocks-former
prices on these were $500 and SIS. So
for a Saturday closing the price
VIII be, each. $500
new Walking Suits just opened
today. Most of them of the cele-
brated Princes make.
MEMS WEAR SUITS spIen-
did cloth, blouse coat with long
skirt piece, shoulder capes, full
sleeves with cuffs, instep skirt-this
suit placed on sale at.s.,... 1880
FANCY MIXTURE SUITS =
Jaunty Jacket with capes and fancy
sleeves, stitched flare skirt-a suit
that is a bargain, at only 5 1900
MIXED CLOTH SUIT-plaited
coat with belt, tucked sleeves, in
step skirt, a very pleasing suit in
the entirety, for Saturday selling
at .......... .............$ 1850
BROWN MIXED LIFELINE
walking suit, stitched silk collar,
large pouch sleeve, shoulder cape
with long skirted effect. hared walk
ing skirt-this is the best suit III the
lot-priced ........ ..........$ $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-23
MARKETS TODAY.
Bullish Sentiment in Wheat
and Prices Firm.
Corn Also Rules Strong on Good
Demand.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
sCattle Range from About $500
to $3.50.
Bulk of Sales of Hogs from
Solo to $3.50.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-WHEAT-Rumors OF
impending trouble in the far east had
bullish influence on the wheat market To-
day and prices ruled strong with elevator
interests buying December and comHlls-
sion houses buying May. me opening WIS
firm on comparatively steady cables ~
the face of a decline here yesterday ana
December was 1sd4c to Auasc hiShef, a.
T9Z n79Hc. Outside markets were an
higher and helped to strengthen prices
here and December soon advanced 10 oVt4c;
Minneapolis, Chicago and Duluth reported
receipts of 75S cars, against 6S7 ears lasl
week and 1913 cars year ago.
December closed 1%G5sc higher, at e01sc
CORN-Corn ruled firm on q good cash
demand with buying of May by commls-
sion houses the feature. December was
up 5kG1Kc, opening at 441s044l4c, ana held
fjTm around 441zM44ssc. Local receipts were
$50 cars, with 80 cars of contract grade,
Corn closed firm with December up Ac'
OATS-Oats were firm in sympathy with
higher prices in other grains, December
being &c higher, at 35s4c, and with fair
buying by local traders the price soon ad-
vanced to &c., Local receipts were ~
PROVISIONS There was little doing in
provisions and prices were tribe lower,
Influenced by an easier tone in the hog
market. January pork opened unchanged.
at $11.s71k; January lard was unchanged 70
PIC lower, at $6521&Q6.55, and ribs were
~ W Va Gf' No. 2 red. s4as5c; No.
3red. S1d83c; No hard winter, S12e;
No. hard winter, 760S0c; No. northern
spring, SIC; No. 2 northern spring, S2QS3c,
coRN@No' 2. 445k@44Ae; No. ;, aga
6AS-Ts-No. 2, s5lk@s5Ac; No. 3. s5a85Hc-
FLAx-Cash: NV. $3.50; S.-W SOC;
Dec, SIC; Oct, SOC; May, 95e
TIMOTHY-Dec., $2-95; Oct, $3.50; JAN,
CcsfIovER-oct., $1o75
BARLEY-Cash: 42Q5Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-23
Cotton Market

New York, Oct 23.-COTTON-The cot
ton market opened firm at unchanged
prices to an advance of Z points on fur
Their covering and bull support which was
encouraged by the firmer tone of the late
cables and private. advices telling of frost
in some sections of the northwestern belt
After some further frmness on the call.
however, the market broke sharply under
realizing and prices were soon on a level
about 10 points below the best prices of
the morning. On the decline trading,
which had been rather quiet, turned more
active and bull support steadied the mar
ket slightly without however, forcing
slight recoveries-
Spot cotton closed quiet and 10 points
higher. Quotations per 100 pounds: Mid
ding uplands. 1910; middling gulf, s10.35;
bales, ], 100.