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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
PA. COLLINS
REELECTED
BY $4,000
The Largest Plurality Ever Given
MayoraIty Candidate in tho
History Of Boston.

Boston, Dec ie.--The Democrats won an
overwhelming victory in the municipal
election yesterday. Mayor Patrick a, COL
Inns being reelected by 26.5ss plurality,
the largest ever given a msyoralty candi-
date In the history OF the city. The
board OF aldermen next year will be sol
idly Democratic and that party will have
a large majority In the common council
James A. Gsllivan. the Democratic cam
didate for membership in the board OF
street commissioners, was also successful
In defeating Isaac u. y. Allen (Rep), A
colored man. and formerly a member -
The city as usual favored license by a
large majority.
The election yesterday was notable for
the Republican apathy, the vote for the
candidate for mayor. George n. swallow,
falling off more than 80 per cent from
that given the party candidate two years
ago, while IL ran nearly 20 per cent be-
hind that given Governor Bates at the
state election last month.
On the other hand, the Democrats poll
"a within per GENT OF the heavy vote
given Mayor. Collins two years ago. and
ran ahead OF that accorded Col. CASTOR
In the November election.
DEMOCRATIC CITY COUNCIL.
That Mayor Collins was very popular
candidate was shown by the fact that he
carried every ward In the city, even the
two Republican strongholds. the Back
Bay and Dorchester, swinging into the
Democratic column for the first time for
many years.
The campaign was one Of the most life
less In the history OF the city. The Re
publicsns made no effort whatever TO
arouse the voters by rallies, newspaper
advertisements and circulars, while there
wsA very little speaking on the part OF
the Democrats, and then only In the in
terest OF the numerous aldcrmanic can
didates.
The election OF Mayor Collins Was a
q. II. .t.I
this was accepted by the leaders OF both
parties
The total vote for mayor was: Patrick
A. Collins DEM. 1881; George y. Swal'
At a late hour last night no definite re-
suits had been announced regarding the
election OF individual members of the
board OF aldermen, common council and
school committee. Returns already indi-
cate solid Democratic board OF alder
men. IL members; 81 out OF IS members
OF the common council. as well as the
election OF the eight Democratic candi-
dates for school committee.
IN OTHER CITIES.
The remaining Massachusetts cities.
seven in all, held their annual elections
Ave Of them choosing chief
while the other two. Fail
River and Medford elected only members
OF the city government. as the mayors
hold over.
contests were devoid or any special In.
terest. and as A result were spritless.
There were two changes in the sentiment
on licenses. Chelsea. after a year OF no
license. again favorng the sale OF intoxi-
catipg liquors. while in Newburyport the
opposite was the case.
The warmest contest Of the day and. I
In fact OF any OF the NIassa husstts cities
this year, was In Cambridge. where
Mayor McNamee. after two wears as
chief magistrate OF the city, was de-
feated by Judge Augustln j. DAILY. the I
non partisan candidate. ny narrow
margin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
FORThIGHTlY CLUB
Holds Regular Meeting and Listens to Very
Interesting Papers.

The Providence Forthnightly club met
with Mrs. j. Arnold Browning. No. ss
Dexter street. yesterday afternoon.
The president, Mrs. Louis L. AnselI
called the meeting to order at o'clock.
and the roll cali revealed that a large
number OF members wss present. An
interesting report was read from. the
-Four Leaved Glover club
After the routine business was trans
acted the members listened to the literary
program for the afternoon
Mrs. Clarke H. Johnson read a his
torical sketch, describing Smuggling.
privateering and distillery," which wa.
listened 10 with much interest. Snug
Cling. privateering and even piracy were
not looked upon in those days as being
such crimes. as they are now considered
The next paper was entitled Develop
ment OF Providence early churches. thea
tres and schools. written by Mrs. w. r
Prescott"
Mrs. Prescott said In part: In nearly
hl New england towns the first public
building 10 he erected was the meeting
house, but Providence stands unio,le IN
having had no meeting house until 100
Services we're held in groves in the sum
mer. ana In private houses during the
winter. Pardon Tilllnghast built a meet
ing house I'm 100. and in 40 decided IL
to the Baptist society.
Then followed a description OF the
church customs OF these early days the
peculiar singing was depicted at length.
also the long sermons and prayers
In,
extended only over period Of about two
months The first play acted IN Provi-
dence was Moro Castle. taken by
Storm" and was produced July 1862. by
David Douglas and his troup OF English
actors. In August 1852 law was passed
by the general assembly prohibiting
theatrical performances I'm Providence
plantations, and the drama loving citI-
zens were perforce obliged TO seek lus-
trous joys I'm New York
In the early days OF Providence schools
received scani attention The varying
religious sects or Providence could not
and would not agree TO support any such
rigid sectarian schools as existed in
Massachusetts. and non sectarian schools
were not then dreamed of. so the chill
dren werc taught at home
William Turpin opened a private school
about 1854. and other schools we're then
established. Several unsuccessful at
tempts we're made 20 establish a system
OF free public schools, but no such at
tempt was successful until 800
The schools OF that olden time seem
crude compared with modern schools.
but In them we're trained xroup OF
men, unsurpassed In any age in learn
ing, intellect or wisdom
The next on the program was paper
on king Philips War" written by Mis-.
Anna c. Burrows. and read by Mrs.
John X. Chids
IL dealt with the cause which lead to
the war. described the conduct OF Philip.
and the colonists. and graphically por-
trayed the final scenes. ending with the
death OF Philip.
Mrs r. &. Jackson gave pleasing
recitation entitled. THE woodchopper's
Child" After adjournment cake and ices
were served by the hostess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
SHAKE UP STORY BlSElESS
Police Commissioner Luther Says No RadI.
cal Changes Are Contemplated.

There has been a rumor afcat for the
past month or 90 10 the effect that there
were to be radical changes made In the
police department. and that a Wholesale
transfer was contemplated by the com
missioners.
Yesterday a new rumor found credence
IN police circles TO the effect that sew
eral or the older captains were TO be
placed on the retired list and IN con-
sequence there would be many pro-
motions.
Police Commissioner W. II. Luther.
when interviewed last evening said that
there was absolutely no foundation Tor
these rumors and that no changes In the
department had been suggested or
thought of. and that none were likely
to be at the present Mr. Luther ex-
pressed much pleasure in denying the
report. saying that II Is such rumors
that undermine the discipline of the de-
partment and the sooner such reports
were denied the better for all concerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
Mr.. ANGELES DEATH
Rogers Screw Companys Official Was Well
Known IN Business Circles.

The late Edwin Gorhsm Angel whose
death was announced In yesterdays News
was widely known from his long connec-
iion with the American Screw company
of which he was president for many
years and practically spent his whole life
In the business. for he entered the factory
OF the old Eagle Screw company when he
he was only IL years old.
In 1860, on the formation OF the Ameri-
can Screw company. he became the
treasurer OF the new corpora ton.
Some years later he was elected presi-
dent, and occupied that position for years.
lie married sarah s. Southwick Of New
port, Feb. II. 1851. who died several years
ago, but a daughter. Mrs. olney Arnold
survives him
Ho was the son OF william Gorham and
Ann r. tStewarD Angel and was born I'm
Providence. Feb. 2o, 1887. His early educa-
ton was acquired in the public schools OF
this city.
lie was made treasurer OF the American
Screw company Jan. !. 1850, but he re-
signed in 1854. ana be moved 10 New York,
where he became member OF the firm OF
Eagleton, Angel a. Co., who were agents
for the Eagleton Manufacturing company
OF that city.
He continued with this hrm until 1851.
when IL dissolved. and then returned 10
Providence, where ne became the assist
ant OF his father. who was in iIl-health.
Upon the death OF his father in 1870 he
Was appointed his successor and held the
ontce OF president OF the American Screw
company for over 30 years
In 1900 Mr.. Angel retired from the Am
erican Screw company and shortly after
"A e1 in ho a,af1
Screw Co. OF which he was a director az
the time OF his doath
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16

|...Ghe gheatrey.'.


our stretch wasn't half so good as every
one seems 10 think IL now. II had the
foundation OF good act, and We felt re-
luctant To get another one. go we simply
kept working at II. until we whipped
IL into shape. adding new lines and TAX
ing out old ones at almost every per-
formance. leaving I'm everything that
seemed TO be good, and taking out the
things which were not. Every new
piece ever written has 10 be gone over
with the pruning knife and the gliding
brush rs exactly the same way. and II
simply means lots OF hard work. A
legitimate actor who enters vaudeville
Is handicapped by his or her reputation.
Much Is expected from him or her. and
so one must offer pure gold, N-karat.
We worked hard, but we think the sue
cess we had In these few weeks had been
worth H. We are still working on II.
and often times 'unconsciously we say
or do something al a performance that
goes well, and we leave IL In after that"
did you feel little diffident at
wearing the trousers7' I asked Miss
Ingram. "A little? No. felt very
much 70, Eddie used TO tease me lot
rassment but he's been a real good boy
lately
she used TO get behind the table and
never bulge until she positively had 20"
said Mr. Nicander. soto yoce. II never
teased you about your pretty golden
wig" replied Miss Ingram, rcproach-
fully, and ] even told YOU your own
hair is prettier than that wig" ''ril not
dispute that fact" said her tormentor.
and then. as he lodged sofa pillow
thrown at him at this sign OF mock
vanity. he added but who ever saw
German without yellow hair?"
There is one thing that was a dread
ful shock to our pride" said Miss In
gram. not deigning 10 answer. 'and that
was being called a team When we
were I'm Boston last week / picked UP a
paper and read. Beatrice Ingram and
Edwin Nicsnder are a clever team and
II took me half an hour TO puzzle II out
that We were really the ones referred TO
as being a team" Wouldn't you like
10 stay here another week?" asked.
Another week? Why. I'd like TO stay
here forever. There's no place
You VIII stay here forever, unless
those clothes" said Mr.. Nicander. warn !
ingly. for the night watchman ap-
proaches. ready TO put out the lights
and lock up
! started up guiltily. realizing then
hat had kept them an unpardonably |
ong time, but Miss Ingram treasured |
ne that II wasn't at all late, saying, |
promised to take the little boy out |
20 the drug store--to let him buy me an |
'sg phosphate-and he's getting impa-
lent"
Mr. Nicsnder had escaped before this,
ma following his example. took my
departure. carrying away with me a
'enerous handful Of the pretty flowers
which had been showered upon them
md promising TO come again before the
week was over
THE MATINEE GIRL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
VISITORS TO LAKEWOOD.

Recalling the epigram OF odcn days,
when all roads led 20 Rome, a similar
thought might easily be applied 10 Lake
wood as a point OF rendezvous for the
worlds celebrities and men and, women
OF mark in various walks Of life.
In the relative location OF suburb for
two great cosmopolitan cities. az IL n
matter Of course that at one time or
smother during the season the passing
throng In Lakewood should include the
most highly honored representa- tives OF
public or private life. From season 10
season the list OF such visitors would be
en- interesting one. including what may
be termed the home guard OF those
who have chosen Lakewood az a winter
home.
The cottage list of the place carries the
names of students and workers people
whose accomplishments have been nots
BILE I'm the world. and whose interest In
their surroundings guarantee continued
Improvement. And when the casual Wis
itors 10 Lakewood are considered the list
might stretch out Indefinitely. In tho
corridors Of these hotels during = season.
one touches elbows with grave college
professors. eminent clergymen. learned
doctors OF law and letters and abtruse
sciences OF all classilcations. Govern
ment attaches and ambassadors. promi-
nent politicians who arc readily marked
and quiet ones unsupported as the actual
power behind many petty throne The
great song birds Of tho operate and con
cert world come here for occasional rest.
and artists and llterateurs and scientists
are noted I'm tho crush.
While millionaire operators. successful
business men. and women OF the first
social prominence make up the resorts
ruest list And Lakewood receives them
oil with ready welcome She opens her
doors and invites them IN for the rest
they need proners them either the peace
and quiet % the wood where mono In
trude. or the pleasant associatio to be
found IN club society or hotel and cottage
circles. a. their preferences may turn.
n you wish 20 know about Lakewood
send postal TO G. NJ Bun. General Pas
senger AEeni New Jersey Central 1f3
Liherty street. New York city foT hook
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
NAME ". \. DURFEE
Former c nI late for Mayor Nominated for
Vacancy on Park Commission.

Col. Goddard and, DR.. Peckham, the two
present members Of the Providence park
commission have nominated and will
recommend for election, Mr.. Walter II.
Durfee az the third member OF that COM
mission to succeed the late Col r. r.
Olnoy. at the city council meeting.
Mr.. Durfee is well-known manu-
faeturer OF Providence and was the Re-
publican candidate for mayor last year
and has served on the general assembly
The present commissioners have recon-
mended Mr.. Durfee TO the common coun-
ell for election, believing that he is
capable OF filling the Office TO the sat
isfaction of the city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
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CENTRAL FALLS

Manager Paul G. Broderick OF the
Crawford Pharmacy has been missing a
number of articles from his store lately.
Last night a boy seven years OF age con-
fiscated box Of candy and Mr.. Broder-
ick caught him in the act. Owing to the
boys age and n confession he made Mr..
Broderick let the boy go home with q
relative.
The license commissioners met last
night granted one liquor license, granted
transfer and refused Esdras Auger a II
ceuse for 81 Railroad street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16

SOME Interesting plays are in prepsra
ton by the new stock company at tn
Park theatre for carly production. thei
character selected with view TO pleasing
al tastes and offering a diversity. bein.
almost a. greatly contrasting as "Ca
mile and it's following play, Lost 4
London"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
nAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBY. Wig Maker and
Bairworker. 1se fremont street. Boston.
IL - simple. safe and easily applied; con.
tsins no lead poisons. use ~ once and
you will never use any other. BIhNDfNo
a BLANDISc. 81 vey bosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-16
A CLEAN RECORD

The liquid which has given supreme
sstisfa ction 20 householders IL sUlPHo
NAPTHoL. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because n can be utilized In maay
ways as perfect cleanser and purifier.
ted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05

Word was recently received by Serene Hopkins Of Atwater street that H. H. Bainbridge, a late member, of Co. A, 27th C. w., died at Washington, D. c. last week. MT. Bainbridge was sixty five years of age, and served in the civil war under General Frank Sloat, who was captain of his company. No doubt this item will interest many of this section.
 Benjamin Russell of New Britain spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Alexander Russell of Peck street.
 The Loyal circle of Kings Daughters Of the East Pearl street M. B. church will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. H. A. Stevens of Lenox street. A full attendance is desired.
 George N. Coe, the Grand avenue liv- eryman, has returned from a. two weeks sojourn in the Green mountains.
 Mrs. Bushnell of Westbrook is visit ing her monther. Mrs. Milo S. Allen of Quinnipiac avenue. Mrs. Allen, who has been i'll for some time is now con- valescing. -......-... .,s Ill.,.
 Miss Annie Biggand of New York is visiting the Misses Condor of SS9 Grand avenue. s-s.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05
GRACE M. E. CHURCH
Celebrates Old Home Week-Seryices
 Yesterday. &E

Celebrates Old Home Week-Seryices
 Yesterday. &.
 Grace Methodist Episcopal church of this city began the observance of Old Home Week yesterday morning. The love feast, led by the pastor and Daniel Aekley, was greatly enjoyed by all At 1o:S0 the largest communion service of the year was administered. The Junior league furnished carriages for the old members of the church. The sacrament of baptism was conferred on one adult and one infant. Two adults, recently converted, were received on probation. Two others were received from proba- ton into full membership, and one new member was received by letter.
 Two hundred and seventy-one attend- ed the Old Home Week Sunday school rally. Brief but encouraging and in spring addresses were made by Super intendent John T. Manson, c. E. Stod- dard, H. M. Tower, George Austin l.. J. Beebe, Rev. w. c. Morse, of the Yale Divinity school, and the superintendent of the First M. D. Sunday school. An- dred Moorhead led in prayer.
 The vesper services in the evening were lSu py SIldIl II. HFGG visiting delegates from the West Haven M. E. church were present and assisted the leader in the meeting at 7:30. Rev. Arthur J. Smith preached to splendid audience.
 Services have been arranged to con tinue during the Old Home Week as follows:
 Tuesday night Rev. A. c. Eggleston. pastor of the Grace church in 1899, will preach at 7:30. -.5s.... x
 Wednesday night Rev. James Coote, pastor of Grace church in 1889, 1890 and 1891, will preach at the usual hour.
 The Thursday night service will be omitted
 Friday night Rev. F. A. Scofield, pas tor of the Meriden M. E. church, for five years the most successful pastor of the Grace M. E. church, is expected to be present and take charge of the ser- vice. He will be assisted by Rev. Cal win B. Ford, pastor of George Street (now Grace) church in 1889 and again pastor in 1885.
 On Sunday morning Rev. William A. Richard, the presiding elder of the New Haven district, will preach at 10:30 a. m. and the pastor will preach again at 7:3O D. m., thus closing Week of Old Home services.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05
fight for life in the clouds, that is said to be hair-raising ip it's intensity and dramatic climax. Matinee Saturday.
PoIt,s Theater.

As feature act Charles H. Brad shaw and company will present the big laughing success, Fix in Fix, this afternoon at Polls.
 The special feature will be by Ward and Curran entitled The Terrible Judge.''
 One of the exceptionally strong, acts on the olio will be that of Hal Davis and Inez Macauley with sketch en- titled The Unexpected.' They are best described as post graduates in re- fined comedy and offer a series of comedy incidents refined in natrue that will be sure to please as well as amuse the patrons.
 Leonard and Collins in a comedian number will be in. the olio offering, which is long and we'll balanced MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Buckley and Rich ard Wild with the sketch, A Busy Manager" are another of the strong favorites to appear as part of the rich olio offering.
 O'Rourke Brunette trio have song and dance speciality that will be a win ner in every way. Miss Camille Per .soni as a dainty and charming come dienne will offer good song hits. Gold smith and Hoppe with their refined mu- sical comedy act, and the electrograph will make up the attractive bill as ar ranged.
 The show as outlined should prove of as great interest and drawing power as last weeks big three feature bill. The electrograph is an interesting part of Manager Polls bills. It al- ways has a change of views and inter esting and amusing ones are present. ed.
 Prices: Evenings 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents; ladies at natinees 10 cents; box seats 50 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05
SARAH ]. MoNSoN.

Sarah J. Monson, widow of Wallace Monson. died at her home, 1867 Chapel street, about o'clock yesterday morn ing. Mrs Monson was born in this city and had lived here all her life. She had been an invalid for over thirty years and heart failure is given as the cause of her death. She was sixty years old and leaves one daughter, Nell lie. with whom she lived and who by care and devotion has done all that was possible to make her mother comforta- ble. Mrs. Monson was an old and es- teemed member of St. Paups P. E. church. and she has host of friends in this city who will greatly mourn her loss.
 The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock and relatives and friends are invited to attend. The interfnent will be in Evergreen cemetery and Rev. Mir. Bell of St. Paul's church will officiate. Rev. Dr. Lines will, it is expected be unable to attend on account of busi- ness which will call him from the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05
ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT.

Man Accused of Impersonating a Unit
 ed States Secret Service Man.
 Charles F. Malteste a Bridgeport bar Der, was arrested Saturday afternoon in Bridgeport by Deputy United States Marshal Parrnelee on the charge of i'm .personating a United States secret ser vice man. He was brought to this city. appearing before Commissioner William A. Wright. Malteste was unable to pro- cure bonds and was taken to the county jail to await a hearing before Cornnis- sioner Wright, which was set down for October 10. Bonds were fixed at 1000, and have not yet been procured.
 Commissioner Wright said Saturday night that if he found probable cause he would bind him over to be tried in Virginia, where he Is wanted for work ing the secret service game.
 Malteste boasted to Commissioner Wright that he would put the state to as much trouble as he could and refused to go to Virginia without full hearing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-05
BECAME DERANGED.
Sad Plight of Young Japanese
 Stranger.

Sad Plight of Young Japanese
 Stranger.
 K Moni, Japanese butler employed by Jacob Ruppert, the famous brew CT, at his summer home at Rheinbeck- on-the- Hudson, came to this city Thursday for the purpose of entering the Yale Divinity school He knew a Japanese who was here a year ago and expected to find him at Yale, but as his friend had graduated he could not be found. Tn the search Moni met Lagaburo Kudo of 722 West Div inity hall. Kudo invited Morii to stay with him. Saturday afternoon Kudo suspected that Moni was not well bal anced as he raved about religion. Moni stated: II am sorry that I must leave you, for tonight address meeting in Washington at which President Roosevelt and others will attend He became violent and was arrested by Patroln1an Curran. Later he was turn ed over to the Organized Charities, at which institution he is now confined in padded cell
 Moni's friends in New York are being conferred with. He is well connected in Japan.